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This is a build-to-fit project: the finished length is whatever your tub's rail-to-rail span is, so measure your own tub before cutting anything. The plan here uses a 36" example, which is a common width, but the method scales to any length.
Two 1x6 boards joined by a simple hinge is the whole mechanism — one side gets a 1x2 lip glued along its outer edge to keep a book, phone, or wine glass from sliding off, and the hinge lets the whole tray fold flat for storage between uses instead of taking up closet space fully open.
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Pine, 1x6, 8 ftYields both boards for a 36" tray — buy a longer board for a wider tub. | 1 each |
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ftEdge lip. | 1 each |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box |
| 2" hinge with screws | 1 each |
| Wood stain | 1 each |
| Wood poly or clear coatA water-resistant finish matters more here than on almost any other build — this piece sits over a wet tub. | 1 each |
Overall cost: $. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Board with lipPine 1x6Build to your own tub's width — 36" is an example. | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 36" |
| Plain boardPine 1x6 | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 36" |
| Edge lipPine 1x2 | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 36" |
Buy 2 boards at 8 ft.
1 board
1 board
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Measure the distance between the inside edges of your tub's rails where the tray will rest. That number is your finished tray length — cut both 1x6 boards and the 1x2 lip to match it, not to the 36" example in the cut list.
Nail and glue the 1x2 lip along one long edge of one of the 1x6 boards. This becomes the tray's front edge, keeping items from sliding off.
Place the second 1x6 board next to the first and attach them with the hinge along the facing edges, so the two boards fold together like a book. Check that it folds flat and opens back out to span your tub cleanly before finishing.
Sand everything smooth, then stain and seal with a water-resistant poly or clear coat — this piece lives in a wet environment, so don't skip the finish.
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