This Old House

[Build It] Bathtub tray

Who knew that trays for holding bath-time accessories were so popular? Certainly not Tom or Kevin, at least not until Tom’s daughter and daughter-in-law suggested that he come up with a better alternative to the ones they used at home. In addition to greater water resistance, the women’s extensive field tests determined that the ideal tray needed to be less narrow, so that items wouldn’t topple into the tub. As a bonus, Tom routed a recess for a wineglass to prevent it from taking a dive.

Besides offering the freedom to size the tray to a specific tub, this project presents an opportunity to experiment with an exotic water-resistant hardwood. Attracted

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