Trays - all types

If you look closely...this mosaic tray is done with paint!! Less angles to cut!! If you follow the free instructions to build this tray, you could have it finished in an afternoon, waiting for the paint to dry. Free plans at the link.

Isn't this charcuterie set awesome. It includes a cutting board, a wine serving board which holds two wine glasses and one bottle, and a serving tray. The cutting board and wine serving board fit nicely into the serving tray for storage. Build it using free plans at the link.

For this beautiful serving tray, you can use different species of wood or simply stain the boards to create this pattern. You can also add handles if you want to. Follow along at the linkand build your own serving tray.

Keep your countertop clutter free by building this coffee tray station. Easy to build using the free step-by-step instructions available at the link. Your welcome coffee drinkers.

Isn't this modern round wood tray awesome!! And for the best part...it was built using scrap wood!! Easy to build too using the free woodworking instructions available at the link.

This basic wood tray is easy to build and perfect for serving outside or as a decor piece inside. Follow along at the link to see how to build your own tray.

You could put it in your desk, to hold pens and paperclips, watch, coins, keys, etc.

This Shaker dining room tray is adapted from Ejner Handbergs book Shop Drawings for Shaker Furniture and Woodenware, vol. 1 (Berkshire House). It was a feature article in issue 5 of Woodworking Magazine and constructed by editor Christopher Schwarz.

A simple yet useful tray can be made in a short time. Select a hard wood like maple or walnut and it will give you many years of service. Stain and seal with two coats of white shellac. Spar varnish will preserve the finish.

The Crumb Tray is a simple turning. The front edge should be sanded to a thin edge. The comb is cut from 1/8-inch stock.

Build this compartment try with handles using these free step-by-step woodworking instructions.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a dovetailed tray that could be used for silverware or just about anything. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This Tempered Hardboard tray is made up of five pieces of stock and four escutcheon pins that hold the tray together.

Learn how to build your own scotch tray using these free step-by-step instructions. you can either start with a thick chunk of wood like was done here or something thinner. Just follow these instructions.

This laptop tray is made using live edge wood and you can use the instructions at the link to make your own.

A simple serving tray from Mt. Lebanon, N.Y.

Build this beautiful geometric lazy susan tray using the free woodworking plans available when you click on the link. Perfect for your next party or even on your table every day.

I actually love the look of plywood, especially Baltic birch plywood. It is virtually knot free and can be turned into something spectacular like this serving tray. Follow along at the link to build your own plywood serving tray.

All you really need is scrap wood and scrap plywood to build this awesome triangle tray. Here is how...

This centerpiece tray would look awesome on your dining table or kitchen table. Easy to build using the free woodworking instructions at the link, even instructions on getting an aged finish.

Build this fun hexagon shaped tray with a triangle design using the free instructions at the link.

Here is a great way to tidy up the area by your door. Build this boot/shoe tray using the free tutorial at the link.

This wooden tray is perfect for creating a display on your dining table. This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a folding bed table with and adjustable tilting work surface. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

A decorative serving tray is another handy and attractive gift. The tray shown is uniquely assembled from both walnut and red oak. Scroll down the page at the link to find the plan for this serving tray.

All you need to build this fab fall leaf tray is a jigsaw, drill and scrap wood. Thats it. Oh, and the free tutorial at the link too.

Build a tray that catches all those crumbs from the toaster. Genius!!!

At the link you can download the free plans to build this folding lap desk. Perfect for a breakfast tray as well.

This may be the perfect scrap wood project. Build a set of tiered serving trays, perfect for displays too. Free building plans are at the link.

This serving tray was built using mahogany and cherry. Build a serving tray using this free tutorial.