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Serving Tray with Dowel Handles

A simple rectangular serving tray with jigsaw-cut hand grips and dowel handles you actually hold. A one-hour scrap build and a reliable gift.

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Tray bottom (A)	1	3/4" × 11 1/2" × 21"	1x12	☐
Sides (B) Handle grip cut into each end; 3/4" dowel holes drilled per pattern.	2	3/4" × 3 1/2" × 27"	1x4	☐
Ends (C)	2	3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/2"	1x2	☐
Handle dowels (D)	2	3/4" × 3/4" × 13"	3/4 in dowel	☐

Item	Qty	✓
1x12, 2 ft (scrap) Tray bottom.	1 each	☐
1x4, 6 ft Sides.	1 each	☐
1x2, 2 ft (scrap) Ends.	1 each	☐
Wood dowel, 3/4 in, 26 in Cut to two 13" handles.	1 each	☐
Brad nails, 1-1/4 in	1 box	☐
Wood glue	1 bottle	☐
Finish (food-safe if used for food) Optional.	1 each	☐

Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.