Patterns Located in Full Size Pattern Section No. 1!

Serving Tray

designed by John Nelson, developed and sawn by Wes Demarest

BILL OF MATERIALS

Part Description Size in inches Quantity

walnut.

A Base (bottom) 3/8x9-3/8 x14-1/4 1

B Sides 1/4x2-1/4x15 2

C Ends 1/4x2-1/4x10 2 white oak

D Molding, sides 1/4x3/8x15-3/8 2

E Molding; ends. 1/4x3/8x10-1/2 2

SUPPLIES

Tools; scroll saw with assorted blades; drill with assorted drill bits; No. 4 wood screw pilot bit; miniature ogee router bit Rit" Liquid Dye in Wine and Cuidinul Red" No. 4 x 3/4" wood screws^ Sandpaper, assorted grits Temporary-bond spray adhesive Cyanoacrylate glue Finish of choice

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Introduction

This project calls for a 3/8" base with 1/4" sides. It could have been made using either 3/8" or 1 /4" wood for everything, which would have simplified the ordering and preparation. The problem, however, is that the base looks better at 3/8" thickness and the sides look better at 1/4" thickness, so either order your wood to the proper size or work it Op yourself. There is no pattern provided for the base (bottom) or for the side and end moldings.

Step 1. We used our Performax sander to remove the planer marks from our wood with 120-grit sandpaper. Most wood that is machine planed has ripple marks on the exposed faces, and even though the wood is relatively smooth, the ripples will be very noticeable when the wood is finished. Abrasive planers such as the Performax leave linear scratch patterns that also become quite visible under a finish. A properly finished project will not display any of these marks.

INSTRUCTIONS