Solid-walnut serving tray
NEW PRODUCTS, PRO ADVICE, AND HOW-TO PROJECTS
When looking for ideas for new woodworking projects, Tom is often inspired by construction details he spots on everyday objects from the past. In this case, he drew up a plan for a serving tray that relies on the same sturdy joinery found on wood boxes from a century or more ago. Tom likes the box joint because it triples the surface area—and holding power—of a plain butt joint, but it’s much simpler than its fancier sibling, the dovetail. “It’s kind of cool because it doesn’t hide anything—it shows off the entire joint,” Kevin says, checking out the old milk crate that was Tom’s inspiration.
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