Sheet P·1Build sheetRev 1Jul 10, 2026
Walnut Serving Tray
A hand-routed walnut tray with brass inlay handles. A weekend build that teaches template routing and finishing food-safe hardwood.
Drawn by Demo Maker
Manifest
What the build takes
- Walnut board, 8/4×1
- Brass bar stock, 6mm×2
- Food-safe hardwax oil×1
- Router with template bit
- Random orbit sander
- Card scraper
Sequence
The build, step by step
01
Mill the blank
Joint one face, plane to 22mm, cut 40mm oversize.
02
Rout the tray recess
Two passes against the template, climb on the end grain.
03
Shape the handles
04
Inlay the brass
05
Finish
⚿ 3 more steps unlock with the plan
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Safety notes
Eye protection during routing. Push blocks near the router bit.
Field notes
Questions builders ask
Is it food safe?
Yes. The specified hardwax oil cures food-safe in 7 days.