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A carry-anywhere buffet caddy sized to hold three standard aluminum trays in a row — a 1x3 frame with dividers, thin plywood floor, handles, and stub feet.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame sides | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 30 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Frame ends and dividers Two ends, two dividers — divider spacing set by YOUR trays. | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 12 5/8" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Feet Cut from the end of a long scrap, clamped — never freehand tiny blocks. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 2" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 1/8" × 14" × 30" | 1/8" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x3, 10 ft The whole frame and dividers. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2 scrap, 8" The four stub feet — a genuine scrap-bin part. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/8", 30" x 14" The floor. Underlayment or a project-panel offcut. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Cabinet handles Real hardware — this gets carried loaded. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Aluminum steam trays, half-size Buy FIRST — the bays are sized to your brand's rims. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 1-1/4" Feet. | 8 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Water-based polyurethane Washable finish for a food-adjacent piece. | 8 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.