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A small shallow tray-box on little feet for serving cookies or displaying holiday treats. Made from furring strips and a plywood bottom in an afternoon.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame sides | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 10 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Frame end | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 15" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Back board | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 15" | 1x4 or 1x6 | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 12" × 15" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Feet Cut off the end of a 16"+ piece — do not cut tiny pieces at the saw. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x3, 5 board feet (Pine) Frame. Furring strips are fine. | 5 foot | ☐ |
| 1x4 or 1x6, 15" (Pine) Back board for lettering. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4", 12" x 15" Bottom. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2 scrap, 16"+ Feet — cut from a long piece, never a tiny offcut. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Paint | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x3, 5 board feet, 1x4 or 1x6, 15", Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4", Wood glue
Nail the frame boards together with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue. Use a 1x6 or 1x4 for the back board, which stands taller to carry lettering.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Circular Saw. Materials: Plywood, 1/4", 12" x 15", Brad nails, 3/4" and 1-1/4", Wood glue
Cut the 1/4" plywood bottom with a circular saw, clamping the plywood to your bench for a clean, safe cut. Glue and attach with 3/4" brad nails or staples, fastening into the center of the box.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2 scrap, 16"+, Wood glue, Paint
Cut the four little feet off the end of a longer (16"+) piece so your hands stay clear of the blade — never cut tiny pieces at the saw. Attach the feet with glue and a 1-1/4" pocket screw at each corner for grip. Paint, and add lettering (painted or cut vinyl) to the back board.