Wooden Trays

I have made 2 wooden trays for home uses. They can be used for whatever you like, got a hot bowl or need something to sit stuff on? A tray is useful for those kind of things.

Supplies

For this project I used 3 machines and a few other things, I used a Miter Saw, CNC Machine, Sander. I also used Polyurethane, Red Wood Stain, Propane Torch, Brushes, Rag, Air Compressor, and Steel Wool.

Step 1: Cutting the Wood

I used the Miter Saw to cut 2 pieces of wood, the sizes of the wood is 13 3/8 in length and 7 1/4 in width.

Step 2: Sanding Wood

I sanded both boards of wood to round the corners out for the trays.

Step 3: Burning 1 Board

I used a Propane Torch to burn one board before putting them in the CNC Machine.

Step 4: CNC Machine

I put both boards in the CNC Machine to dig out the inside area for the tray so they can be used to hold stuff.

Step 5: Burning Second Board

I burnt the second board after it got out of the CNC Machine to give them different looks.

Step 6: Staining and Polyurethane

I stained one board red and started to put the Polyurethane on the other board. I put 4 layers of Polyurethane on both boards to protect them and make easier to clean if dirty. I used brushes and a rag to spread the stain on one board to make it look nice and clean. I then used another brush to put the Polyurethane on both boards to protect them and make smooth.

Step 7: Steel Wool and Air Compressor

After the Polyurethane got done drying for both boards, I then used steel wool to smooth them out like glass so it wasn't rough and bumpy. I then used an Air Compressor to blow off the steel wool to clean the trays off then they were ready to be used.