Simple DIY Wood Tray for Beginners
Wood trays are a versatile home decor piece that can quickly made. This simple wood tray is made with wood glue and can be done in just an afternoon!
The wood tray will require some basic tools and minimal work. The is a great beginner DIY project.
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If you do not want to use The Home Depot to cut your boards, go ahead and measure, make your lines, and use your circular saw to make the cuts.
- 24 inches (3)
- 10.5 inches (2)
I like to sand my pieces before I glue them together. You can do this after you glue, but I tend to like the rounded edges on the tray better than flush edges.
You will add a small line of Krazy Glue near the top edge of one of the two foot boards. Then repeat this step to the next board. Finally clamp them together. The reason to add the glue to the top of the wood is so it can run down through the wood slats. Let these cure for 5-10 minutes.
Now you will glue the top pieces on. Add the clamps and let cure for 5-10 minutes.
You can stain your board, paint it, or just seal it. I chose to spray paint mine white. I used Marshmallow by ColorShot.
You will now add your handles. Measure where you would like them and add your screws. This is super simple to do!
Now the tray is all done and you get to decorate! This is the fun part for sure. Add all the fun things you can find! I love a center point and smaller items to the side. Then stand back and be so proud of your work!
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Nicely done, simple, the raised handles are a win for me
and why is your backyard so perfect??? ; )
Just seeing your Tray. How Awesome and doable!! I also noticed your Bench in the background.... Oh My Goodness, do you have instructions for making that?? I'm going out to buy lumber today to try my hand at your tray....
Wish me luck... LOL...LOL...