How to make an interesting tray

I wanted to make a medium sized tray but it had to look interesting. I decided to use mahogany and oak to give contrast. In this video I show how to make a template for router guide bush work. It is important to understand the "plug" and "hole" aspects of guide bush routing. I am happy to send a copy of the Template Offset guide but you can download it direct from the Axminster Tools product page for their Metric Guide Bush Set (it is currently on special offer):
- www.axminstertools.com/
then search for product code 502571
My other videos that may help with the concepts are:
- UJK Guide Bush Set
• UJK Guide Bush Set and...
- How to make router templates
• How to make router tem...

[@bodenhagan]

I hit follow when you "travelled back in time" to when you made the tray first. Subtle humor, I like it.

[@MrPatdeeee]

Our "genius" is again shown us, his talents to the "nth" degree! Thank you kind Sir. For your incredibly beautiful "Gem"; caused "tears of Nostalgia" in me...When you showed us; how you folded your template; in the middle. To make your Gem. And... IE: 75 yrs ago, when I was 16 yrs old in high School; I had a job after school. That made window covers; over the top and sides of the curtains. So I learned to do it. And he would go out and take all of the dimensions. And then I would make them; and went out an hung it over their curtains. I loved it. Because the owner, showed me exactly. what you showed us, etc And Yes dear friend; you brought tears; when I saw what you did. 75 yrs is a long time. Wow!Thank you so much Peter, and kind Sir. ❤

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Pat, A very interesting insight into your early life. Many thanks. Peter

[@vossievos3040]

Hi Peter, thankyou so very much for great skill and knowledge u just pour out on so many guys hungry for this knowledge.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I appreciate that! Cheers. Peter

[@earlbishop2314]

Another great project Peter! I really enjoy watching your videos and your attention to detail. A big thank you from Canada for sharing your knowledge and skill. Take care and stay safe.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Many thanks! Cheers. Peter

[@MINGLE2008]

Hi Peter a very interesting project. Thanks for the technique’s and for the video.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Very welcome

[@SingleTrack66]

Many thanks Peter ❤

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Thank you so much - Cheers. Peter

[@drewk3402]

Very nice, Peter. I very much enjoy your videos and always learn something from you. Thank you for the time and effort you put into making them.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Many thanks

[@manuzach]

Perfect….I collect watches and need something of a tray to store the dials 😊

[@NewBritWorkshop]

What a neat idea. Cheers. Peter

[@derekgranger8228]

Very nice Peter, you made that look very easy

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@marcosbatista6227]

A qualidade e o carinho e pode se dizer amor que você tem em cada projeto é absolutamente inspirador, muito bem feito como tudo que você faz, realmente você é excelente trabalhando com madeiras , muito obrigado por compartilhar seus conhecimentos Peter parfitt, excelente saude para você e sua família ❤

[@NewBritWorkshop]

"The quality and affection and you can say love that you have in each project is absolutely inspiring, very well done as everything you do, really you are excellent working with woods, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge Peter parfitt, excellent health for you and your family" Hi Marcos, You are so very kind - thank you so much. Peter

[@garyhorton6652]

Beautiful project Peter! The oak contrast is a nice touch. If I start now I might be ready for October Festival!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Gary, You will be amazed how easy it is - if I had not been filming I could have done the woodwork in a day, maybe less. The Osmo would take 2 days. Cheers. Peter

[@Yevgen6R]

Thank you!

[@AaronGeller]

Afternoon (morning here in Michigan)! I was thinking last night to make a serving tray so it was a pleasant surprise to see this video. This has definitely given me some ideas especially with template routing. Cheers from across the pond!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Aaron, Yes, you can make a tray like this almost as small and certainly as large as you wish. Cheers. Peter

[@whitebeard2407]

Nice project highlighting some interesting techniques that I have not seen before. Interested to see the “wings” on your Kapex that have slots for the track clamps. Are these available as an accessory for the Kapex?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Yes, those wings are called Crown Stops and have a Festool part number of 494369. Cheers. Peter

[@whitebeard2407]

@@NewBritWorkshop Thanks Peter, I’ll look into getting some for my Kapex as they look like very useful accessories.

[@tim_tim_tim]

Great video Peter, thank you for sharing. Is that solid oak board for the base or some kind of laminate? Looks wonderful

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Tim, It is oak faced plywood about 1/4" thick. Cheers. Peter

[@tim_tim_tim]

Thanks for that :) @@NewBritWorkshop

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Nice work as usual and thank you. I'm trying to find the video when you built a case for the Leigh jig, do you have a link i can find it easier. Thx again Jeff

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Jeff, I did not make a video about it (as far as I can remember) but the plans are available free of charge if you let me have your email address. Peter

[@Ella-lu9xw]

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