Farmhouse wood serving tray

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Cut the bottom

   Cut 2 pieces of 1x6 at 16 1/2 in. Laid side by side, they make an 11 in wide bottom.

2. 

   2

   Cut the sides

   Cut 2 long sides from the 1x3 at 18 in and 2 short ends at 11 in.

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   3

   Sand everything

   Sand all pieces with 120, then 180 grit before you assemble.

4. 

   4

   Attach the ends

   Glue a short end against each end of the bottom boards, flush underneath. Nail through the end into the bottom boards.

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   5

   Attach the long sides

   Glue and nail the long sides on, covering the bottom edges and the ends of the short pieces. The outside measures 18 x 12 1/2 in.

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   6

   Stain and seal

   Stain it, let it dry and brush on 2 coats of topcoat. Topcoat is what saves it from coffee rings.

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   7

   Add the handles

   Center a pull on each short end and screw it on from the inside. Pick it up and test the grip.