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A shallow decorative tray: three 1x4s glued into a panel, framed with 1x3 sides. A first-project glue-up you can do with a saw and a nailer.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom boards | 3 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 15 3/4" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| End trim Cut to match your glued panel width (~10-1/2"). | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 10 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Side trim Cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 17 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x4, 4 ft (Pine) Bottom boards. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 5 ft (Pine) Trim sides and ends. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 24 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood stain | 1 each | ☐ |
| Handles Optional. | 2 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Bar / Pipe Clamps, Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x4, 4 ft, 1x3, 5 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Glue the three 1x4 boards edge to edge and let them fully set — don't rush this, a bottom that hasn't cured springs apart when you nail into it. Once set, measure the combined width of the glued panel, cut the 1x3 end boards to match, and attach with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x3, 5 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue, Wood filler, Wood stain, Handles
Measure and cut the side pieces to fit and nail and glue them to the sides, forming the tray lip. Fill nail holes, sand, and stain — a couple of coats of a wipe-on finish protect it from wax and rings. Add handles if you want to carry it.