I made one for my grandson for his legos because he kept losing pieces in the couch. Thanks for this video! It's the nicest looking lego tray ever made.
@ToolMetrixКүн бұрын
Awesome idea, great job Grandpa!!!
@NBGTFO19 күн бұрын
I made one of these trays based on this video a while back. I gifted it to my sister who raves about it. Think I'm going to batch out a few more. 😁 Thanks for the idea!
@ToolMetrix19 күн бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for your feedback! Cheers, Paul
@kenkeller92368 ай бұрын
this is genius - easiest way I have found to keep it looking professional while using different strips of wood
@ToolMetrix8 ай бұрын
thank you, Ken! Cheers, Paul
@AaronGeller2 жыл бұрын
This is such a smart way to make trays that’s a few extra steps in one way, but saves materials and saves one from having to hog out all that material. Thank you for taking the time to make this.
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Aaron. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Paul
@f.kieranfinney45711 ай бұрын
I hate all the waste that router methods leave. Love this method.
@ToolMetrix11 ай бұрын
@f.kieranfinney457 thank you
@micklatham342510 ай бұрын
That was really nice mate.been thinking about making a tray,but cant be bothered with all the routering.very nice indeed
@ToolMetrix10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, Mick. Cheers
@billm45603 жыл бұрын
That turned out really nice Paul! 👍🏻 Never seen one made like that before! Sure beats the heck out of hogging all that material out with a router! Thank you for sharing!
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill!
@soerenhuba2 жыл бұрын
I used your instructions to build one, it came out great. Loved not having to plow through all those cubic inches of lumber, turning them into waste and air pollution in my shop! I used cherry and maple for a softer look. Great project, thanks for posting, this is great.
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your report! Cheers
@handsen5 ай бұрын
thanks !!!!!with this video and the great description I was able to recreate the tablet exactly like yours. My wife already loves it.
@ToolMetrix5 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience here.
@invictu44882 жыл бұрын
Wow this is by far the best video I've seen on making a tray! 2 thumbs up indeed! 👍🏿👍🏿
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Random! I appreciate the feedback. Cheers, Paul
@williambrecht4501 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a bigger Router and I now want to make this one first lol nice work!
@ToolMetrix Жыл бұрын
Probably a lot faster to make with a router. Good to have both options. Make both and let me know what you think. Cheers
@picklemetimbers300311 ай бұрын
What a great idea to save on both time and material. A+
@ToolMetrix11 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏!
@mikeallen2293 Жыл бұрын
I just finished making this! Great step by step instructions.
@ToolMetrix Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! 🙏
@robert_costello3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! That tray is f***ing amazing and I’m so jealous at all of your tools. I don’t have a bandsaw, but I do have a jigsaw... if I buy a good blade, I’m sure I can come close to what you’ve accomplished
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert, thanks. I’ve used a jigsaw for this and it works just as well. Best of luck and thanks for watching. Cheers, Paul
@rachelbernhard3334 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this method of no waste, your project turned out very nice! Nice to find your channel 💯
@ToolMetrix Жыл бұрын
Thank you Rachel 🙏
@hi_wifi_guy11 ай бұрын
Great design, easy to follow. Thanks very much for posting!
@ToolMetrix11 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏!
@thomastieffenbacherdocsava15493 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, made after my own thoughts about saving precious materials. Thanks!
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback Doc. Cheers, Paul
@greyspot003 жыл бұрын
Great technique! The "normal" way wastes so much wood... Beautiful tray :)
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kyle! 🙏
@markhopkins72042 жыл бұрын
I've watched many of your vids and shamelessly copied your creations as best as my limited abilities allows, but this one is hands down, my favorite! Gonna try and make one! Thanks for sharing!
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks Mark. Appreciate the feedback!
@derekpeterson80052 жыл бұрын
Beautiful craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing your time and talent.
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Derek 🙏
@blueblur64473 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this... New subscriber and I really love this idea... This approach is kind of a "no duh" light bulb moment when you see you execute it. Sometimes we really overthink things in the shop! Look forward to building a few of these. Till your next video, thank you sir!
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and for the sub. Cheers, Paul
@rickrarick7463 жыл бұрын
You have put together a GREAT Serving tray. I really like your design. I like the way you thing. I will subscribe. Thanks for sharing.
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your feedback with me, Rick. And thanks for the sub. Cheers, Paul
@FrankByersWoodcraft3 жыл бұрын
I think I am going to try and make one of these when I get some time!
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Hi Frank, that’d be quite an honor sir. Cheers, Paul
@jeffwilder7117 Жыл бұрын
Hey Paul! New subscriber here! What a great idea! Absolutely love it! Have a buddy who grills a lot for us. Will be a perfect gift for him, and her. Will also make a lazy Susan to match.
@ToolMetrix Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, Thanks for subscribing, and sharing your feedback here. Cheers
@RoyTurner-sk7gt10 ай бұрын
Love it will have a go at it hope it looks as good
@ToolMetrix10 ай бұрын
Thanks Roy! Best of luck. I have every confidence that it will turn out great. 👍
@arkanradmehr60512 жыл бұрын
Great. How to make this tray in numbers in a limited time
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
This design is optimized for material efficiency, not time efficiency. For speed I’d say use the more traditional design where you use a router to dish out the waste.
@timothybaker82343 ай бұрын
If you make the two edge boards a couple inches longer on each end, the extra length will take any snipe from the planer. Then just trim the ends off.
@ToolMetrix3 ай бұрын
That would require 8" extra for my planer to accommodate both sides. I use a leader/trailer sacrificial board and it works great.
@jackknows65093 жыл бұрын
Great idea, do some more like this.
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jack
@scottgauthier5672 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial Paul. I’m definitely going to make one but need to know what depth wood you used? You gave the length and width but not the depth. It looks to be 3/4” but not sure.
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, you're correct; I typically use 3/4" stock for these.
@dianayates79222 жыл бұрын
Love it. So much better than routing !
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Diana! 🙏
@sapelesteve3 жыл бұрын
Great work on that serving tray Paul! If I made one of those trays I would add a few contrasting dowels to the ends that are glued on for additional strength & esthetics. Also some rubber feet for each of the bottom corners. 👍👍😉😉
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, thanks for the suggestions. I don't believe that additional strength is needed on the end joints, but that would add a nice look. I should have mentioned in the video that I am planning to add feet. I was waiting to get my laser engraving instructions, then after engraving I apply one more coat of finish, then the feet go on. I did source the feet that I use in the description.
@twistedpost10663 жыл бұрын
I think it is beautiful. Enjoyed your video!
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@Mef63711 ай бұрын
Really nicely done
@ToolMetrix11 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@mikedisimile24783 жыл бұрын
Great job explaining everything thank you
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@steelsunpi Жыл бұрын
Nicely done and great explanation
@ToolMetrix11 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@earljklec1684Ай бұрын
Dude this is awesome!!!!!
@ToolMetrixАй бұрын
Thank you Earl!
@steveb3198 ай бұрын
Great design. Thanks.
@ToolMetrix8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Steve. Cheers, Paul
@PCPAyLOAD Жыл бұрын
Love the design. What about the ploy and it not being food safe? Or were you no intending this to be for serving food?
@ToolMetrix Жыл бұрын
It’s food safe after the finish cures, so roughly 30 days. But it’s not really intended for direct contact with food.
@guidodangelo193 Жыл бұрын
Excelente!!! Umabraço de um seguidor do Brasil! Wonderfull! Greetings form Brazil!
@ToolMetrix Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@philipUKRUS2 жыл бұрын
Love the method and the end product. Looks stunning. One thing I might do is to make the handle concave on the underside centre to help in gripping the handles. Although I am not sure that would be a problem?
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
It won’t be a problem. Several people have done that.
@HillyBillyWoodworks Жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍👍
@ToolMetrix Жыл бұрын
Welcome 👍
@billchestnutt3621 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I made one for an engagement gift - and they say it’s too good to use…. I thought it might have been a little heavy. What thickness of base do you recommend?
@ToolMetrix Жыл бұрын
It depends on the overall dimensions. I do feel that the bottom is a bit on the thicker side. I sometimes run the bottom through the planer a few times to lighten it up a bit after cutting off the pieces that get glued on top. That way the pieces that get glued on don’t sacrifice any height.
@michaelgrova2253 жыл бұрын
First time seeing this method used and I love the idea. Definitely have been looking to do a serving tray and I like the idea of not having to remove the material and rather build it up. One question though, why the poly finish ? Did you only use that on the outer material ? I have always stayed away from poly if it involves food.
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, thanks for sharing your feedback. Poly is one of the most durable and moisture resistant finishes that you can use for service items that are not used for direct food contact such as as serving tray or kitchen table. Poly becomes non-toxic in about 30 days so it will not hurt the food if it touches the serving tray in the same way that it would be OK if food touches your kitchen table. That said if you want to use the piece for ongoing direct food contact as you would a cutting board or charcuterie board then it would make sense to use a finish that can be rejuvenated more easily without causing the 30 day delay for the finish to cure. Mineral oil or butcher block finish are good options for that type of application.
@stevesiefken64323 жыл бұрын
Great design!
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Steve!
@daniellaczo49783 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing this method. It is definitely more approachable than hogging out with a router or other tools. Do you think it would be sturdy enough to work as a "breakfast in bed" tray if the glued on sides had enough height/material below the top for a pair of legs?
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Hi Daniel, thanks for watching. Yes, absolutely, this has a 3/4" bottom and is much stronger than the typical breakfast in bed tray so I think it would work great. Nice idea. Cheers, Paul
@TeamProsperity Жыл бұрын
Very nice job 👍
@ToolMetrix Жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael!
@brianwied37023 ай бұрын
Nice design
@ToolMetrix3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏
@petesutherland8703 жыл бұрын
Great looking project!
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete!🙏
@chetfrederick1822 жыл бұрын
Just found your site, very beautiful tray. I have a question, when did you sand the tray and did you round over the inside edge?
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chet. I sanded after glue up. Yep I rounded over the inside edge.
@jraglob59242 жыл бұрын
That looks like a Shark Guard on your table saw. Nice video by the way!
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏. Yep that’s a Shark Guard. Very nice product. There’s a video on my channel on the Shark Guard.
@Subse7en--2 жыл бұрын
Is the darker wood just a stained wood or is it a different type of wood? And if so, which type is it?
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, there’s no stain used. The dark wood is black walnut. Cheers.
@crafts_avenue2 жыл бұрын
great tutorial thank you
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful
@georgefly765411 ай бұрын
What kind of wood did you use? Thank you..
@ToolMetrix11 ай бұрын
Walnut and maple
@dnawoodshop54312 жыл бұрын
Currently making this...did you round over the top of the 3/8" strips that make up the sides? Thanks!
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
Just with a sander after assembly. You probably could do it before assembly but be careful to not round over in the area of the glue joint.
@dnawoodshop54312 жыл бұрын
@@ToolMetrix thank you, new subscriber...love the channel!
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@diycharger17602 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
🙏
@boscojavierariaserazo33043 жыл бұрын
Saludos cordiales. Excelente trabajo felicitaciones. Una consulta que marca de pegante utiliza muchas gracias
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Gracias por sus amables palabras. El pegamento que utilizo es Titebond 3
@nailbanger211 ай бұрын
I see you used the Titebond for the outside radius. That's cool, but I only have Titebond 2. Is that good enough?
@ToolMetrix11 ай бұрын
Absolutely. No concerns whatsoever. I would not even hesitate to use titebond original for this.
@tremolobar8 ай бұрын
Nice method
@ToolMetrix8 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@yamanalhariri339 Жыл бұрын
مااجمل عمل الايادي فهو اقدس عمل وفقك الله
@ToolMetrix Жыл бұрын
شكرا لك على كلماتك الرقيقة يا صديقي.
@yamanalhariri339 Жыл бұрын
@@ToolMetrix اهلا بك يا اخي وفقك الله لخدمة ابنائك
@gauger837 Жыл бұрын
well done!
@ToolMetrix Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir 🙏
@jaschatz12 жыл бұрын
Hey great video and terrific tray! I’m just wondering if you ever had any issues with exp/contraction since the sides are constraining the cross grain of the tray. Thank you
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I haven’t had any issues because there is no cross grain joinery in this piece whatsoever. All the grain runs in the same direction so as to avoid the problem that you are asking about.
@coreyc423 жыл бұрын
love it!!! great skillz....
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Corey! 🙏
@derekdodson56233 жыл бұрын
Interesting idea, thanks.
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Derek.
@rickdonnelly47911 ай бұрын
The light wood is Maple. What is the dark wood?
@ToolMetrix11 ай бұрын
Walnut
@laff000 Жыл бұрын
When I need to draw curves on my various woodworking projects I use the zero clearance inserts that come with my oscillating spindle sander.
@ToolMetrix Жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea. Thanks!
@Alehar523 жыл бұрын
Good job. Can you give the dimensions of the tray and a link to polyurethane ?
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Alehar. The final dimensions of the tray are approximately 12 x 20 including the handles. Here is a link to the poly that I used: amzn.to/2FhLSvn
@Alehar523 жыл бұрын
@@ToolMetrix Thank you very much. Best wishes
@rkrzyston3 жыл бұрын
noobie question. Why did you use a board against the fence and then your walnut?
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Hi Randy, that's a great question, and I'm glad that you asked. These thin rips often require removal of the guard with conventional approaches. My preference is to leave the blade guard in place for as many cuts as possible, and the sled that I used allows for that. The simple jig that you see in this video is explained further in this jig: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZWbfH-DjrOEa9k . And if you watch that, I'll give you extra credit if you can identify the person in the video. :)
@kandiecandelaria31342 жыл бұрын
Very nice tray! What were you demensions?
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
I can’t remember exactly but about 12x17
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
X 1.5” tall
@AssafYCohen3 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul and thanks for that nice video/ idea. Regarding the finish- Why not using the Odie's Oil, which is food safe and gives an ultra-durable beautiful finish instead of toxic polyurethane?
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Hi Assaf, you could certainly use Odies on this; it's a great product. For projects that require direct food contact and frequent refresh of the finish I use butcher block conditioner and mineral oil. With those types of products, you can use immediately after application. For projects like this (trays, tables, etc) that are not used for direct food contact, I use poly as it offers more durability, and would never require the finish to be refreshed through normal use. Poly is toxic until it cures, which is about 30 days under most conditions.
@AssafYCohen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! Keep on these awesome videos rolling :)
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏!
@cihansert57842 жыл бұрын
good
@ToolMetrix2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@quintinocardoso4471 Жыл бұрын
Ficou top demais
@ToolMetrix Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@daviddefrance-r8c5 сағат бұрын
Why is it not feasible to form the handle before gluing the 2.5 " piece onto the main board?
@ToolMetrix4 сағат бұрын
Seems like it would be feasible to do some of the shaping before you glue it.
@georgevalente4223 Жыл бұрын
Ah ha... another approach. Thanks.
@ToolMetrix Жыл бұрын
Yep! Gotta try new approaches!
@rickrarick7463 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that. I meant to say that I really like the way you think,
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
I kinda figured that but thanks for clarifying, Rick.
@lastdon65853 жыл бұрын
So that’s a serving tray, and you used poly to finish, so the surface isn’t food safe. Correct?
@ToolMetrix3 жыл бұрын
No, that’s actually not correct. The finish is safe for food contact after it cures which is approximately 30 days. So you could serve food directly on it if you wanted to although normally with a serving tray you would have dishes placed on the tray rather than setting the food directly on the tray as you would with a charcuterie board.
@michaeloliver3507 Жыл бұрын
BEEN IN WOODWORKING FOR 70 YEARS - TEACHING CABINETMAKING FOR 45 YEARS - HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE - SUGGESTION: YOU SHOULD "RAISE THE GRAIN" PRIOR TO ADDING FINISH - 7:22. ESPECIALLY ON HARDWOODS - THIS MAKES SURE ANY FINISH ADDED DOES NOT "RAISE THE GRAIN" - THIS PROCESS INVOLVES WETTING THE WOOD - RAISING THE GRAIN - SANDING - RAISING THE WOOD - SANDING - UNTIL THE GRAIN NO LONGER RAISES ANY HIGHER - FINALLY ADD YOUR FINAL TOP COAT - - THE SANDPAPER GRITS SHOULD INCREASE WITH EACH RAISING: 80 - 120 - 180 - 220 - 400 ALSO, YOUR METHOD OF APPLYING YOUR FINAL COAT SITS ON THE SURFACE AND COULD BE WORN OFF FASTER - I HAND RUB "TUNG" OIL ON MY PROJECTS(OLD SCHOOL "FRENCH POLISH" TECHNIQUE) LOST ART - MY FINISH IS "IN THE WOOD" AND NOT "ON THE WOOD"
@ToolMetrix Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing your ideas.
@1lapmagic Жыл бұрын
Better way to make serving trays is with vertical handles with holes