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Simple Tray
A shallow tray with handles for carrying things around the house.
- Skill
- Beginner
- Tools
- Hand saw, Drill/driver
- Piece length
- Short offcuts are fine
- Location
- Indoor
- Carries weight
- No
- Pallet wood
- Suitable with care
Suits this scrap wood
Why: a plywood base and offcut sides make a tidy tray.
Best
Small offcuts, Plywood, Long boards / offcuts
Also works
Old / reclaimed timber, Mixed scraps
Materials & finish
- Wood glue
- Handles or cord
Finishes that suit it
Natural wood, Neat and painted
Safety notes
- Not for direct food contact unless made from clean, untreated timber with a food-safe finish.
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