Handmade Cherry Wood Serving Tray
After gifting my grandparents a maple serving tray, I got curious how the same design would look in cherry. At first, the freshly cut cherry looked surprisingly similar to maple, but as the project progressed and the finish cured, the wood slowly shifted into a warm, rich orange tone with a slightly darker hue. It ended up being one of the most elegant serving trays I've made so far.
I eventually sold this handmade cherry wood serving tray to a very kind elderly couple who picked it out from all of the woodworking pieces on the table. They told me it would be a gift for their daughter-in-law. Knowing that something I designed and built by hand will live in their family for years is exactly why I love woodworking.
Watch the Making of the Cherry Wood Serving Tray
Here is a sped-up and shortened woodworking video showing the full process of making this cherry serving tray — from rough board to finished, food-safe finish.