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A breakfast-in-bed tray with bolt-pivot folding legs — a 1x2 frame, smooth plywood top, and a 15° foot bevel that doubles as the finger pull. A classic gift build.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame sides The pivot bolt holes drill through these. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 24" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Frame ends | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Leg cross rails | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 10 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Leg uprights Top cut to a 45° point (clears the frame in the fold), bottom at 15° (flat foot + finger pull). | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 9 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 1/4" × 13 1/2" × 24" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x2, 12 linear ft Frame and legs. Pick clear, straight stock — thin parts show every knot. | 12 linear ft | ☐ |
| Sande plywood, 1/4", 24" x 13-1/2" The top. Any smooth-faced 1/4" ply works. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Bolts, 1/4" x 2-1/2", with washers and nuts Nylon lock nuts hold the pivot friction where you set it. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Paint or stain plus clear topcoat Wipeable topcoat — syrup is coming. | 8 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.