Maple Wood Serving Tray for My Grandparents
As the year was coming to an end and the weather turned colder, I had to slow down on bigger woodworking projects. During one of our trips to the lumberyard, I spotted a small but beautiful piece of maple that looked perfect for a handmade serving tray. I bought it with my own money and carefully turned it into a simple, clean, and elegant maple wood serving tray.
Originally, I planned to sell this tray, but it felt like the perfect Christmas gift for my grandparents. Now, every time I visit them, I get to see this piece of woodworking being used and enjoyed in their home, which makes all the sanding and finishing totally worth it.
Watch the Maple Serving Tray Woodworking Video
Here is a sped-up and shortened video of the entire build of this maple serving tray, from handling the raw piece of wood to applying the final coat of finish.