Build a Saint-Emilion Tray
Free DIY Woodworking Plans to Build a Saint-Emilion Tray
This is a neat tray with little compartments perfect for jars to hold all sorts of supplies! It could be used to hold napkins and utensils at an outdoor party, project supplies, tools, etc! The free DIY woodworking plans to build a Saint-Emilion Tray, finished with a weathered patina, would be great standing on its side and used as a knick-knack shelf!
Materials:
- 1-1/4″ brad nails
- Finishing supplies
Lumber:
- 1 quarter sheet of 1/2″ plywood (PureBond plywood would be perfect!)
Cut List:
- 2 – 1/2″ plywood at 3-1/2″ x 11″ – Ends
- 2 – 1/2″ plywood at 3-1/2″ x 18″ – Sides
- 2 – 1/2″ plywood at 11″ – Dividers
- 2 – 1/2″ plywood at 13″ – Dividers
- 2 – 1/2″ plywood at 11″ – Divider Ends
- 1 – 1/2″ plywood at 12″ x 18″ – Bottom
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Step One
Cut the pieces for the ends. Mark the center of the holes for the handles as shown. Use a 1″ hole saw or paddle bit to cut the hole. Draw a line connecting the top of each hole and the bottom of each hole, then cut out with a jigsaw.
Step Two
Cut the pieces for the sides then secure to the ends using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails.
Step Three
Cut the pieces for the dividers. Cut the notches as shown using a jigsaw or bandsaw.
Step Four
Assemble the dividers as shown (use a little glue to secure the notches). Attach the divider ends using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails.
Step Five
Insert the dividers into the box frame then secure using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails.
Step Six
Cut the piece for the bottom. Secure to the box and dividers using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails.
Finish as desired!
Have a request for a plan? Contact me at cher {at} designsbystudioc {dot} com or designsbystudioc {at} gmail {dot} com. I would love to create an easy to build plan for you – just like these free DIY woodworking plans to build a Saint-Emilion Tray!
Originally posted 2013-07-10 08:00:16.
