Cabinet Turned Serving Tray

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Remember that amazing work shop I showed you yesterday and that legit cutting board I made? Well…yaaaa I made a few things in what I will now call “Santa’s workshop.” Only thing was instead of making gifts for friends I was selfish and made a bunch of fun goodies for my house- oops! I couldn’t resist! I know I mentioned that my friend’s Dad makes cabinets, hence his amazing woodworking shop. So with that, there were some old cabinet doors that were leftover from some jobs.
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No use in letting those go to waste! I got to zesting! Now you may not have a friend with extra cabinet doors laying around, but hit up ReStore or a thrift store and you are sure to find some!!
I decided to match the cabinet to the dark wood in the rest of my home so I did a quick stain….and then let it dry.
Next I put a clear coat of sealer on the tray and let dry again. I really loved the outcome!
I really loved the outcome!
After my tray was all dry and sealed (this was a few days process) I grabbed the drill and measured symmetrical holes on both sides of the door.
Then I grabbed leather, 4 bolts and 4 nuts.
Next I cut strips of the leather a little past the length of my holes to create handles.
I marked the leather with a quick drill.
Then used a leather hole punch to create the actual holes.
Next I simply screwed in the bolts through the leather and into the hole to create secure handles.
Make sure to secure the bolts with the nuts.
Time to put it to use!! I can't wait to host with my new tray!!
Suggested materials:
  • Cabinet door
  • Stain
  • Leather strips
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  • Cmc Cmc on Sep 20, 2016
    Love the color of the stain. What brand and color is it?
  • Karen Karen on Sep 22, 2016
    Did you cover or countersink the bolts so they tray wouldn't scratch the surfaces it sits on?
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  • RaeLyn J Hartford RaeLyn J Hartford on Dec 13, 2018

    Great project with old cabinet doors, it gets my creative juices flowing. The leather handles are an innovative idea. Thinking of two ideas for this! 1. creating mosaic in the center with my tumbled glass and pottery with a resin finish, 2. Placing old license plates from other states I have lived in. Thanks for this awesome idea!

  • Kevin Kevin on Jun 10, 2021

    GREAT idea!


    I am always in need a a great tray!


    I have two nice pewter door pulls that had been on an old Murphy Bed in a cool apartment I had back in the day sentimental value they hold I have been looking for a new use for the pewter door pulls.


    Now i need to find an old cabinet door in the dumpster (Trash to Treasure my hobby) make the tray happen!


    Kevin

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