New Products for 2009

That’s a great idea…the mother of necessity…invention that is…

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looks great and efficient.. congrats

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Those look great. What kind of wood is that? Also are they lap tray’s?

Vince

-- Vince

Good jig and the end products churned out are great!
Great effort and wish you good luck.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Great idea and jig. The finished product looks very professional not to mention very pretty.

-- Thos. Angle

These were the first prototypes and the wood is walnut. You could set them in your lap. I had some 9” wide scrap pieces that I used for the prototype boards. There are a couple cracks on the back of both those boards. I am trying to decide on the wood and/or combination of woods that I will use for the production run. The soup tray is 3/4”, but the wine tray is 5/8” because I want the weight low since it would be held most of the time.

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Your projects look great. I love the jig. I used to make and sell hand mirrors but got away from it. Now that I have a “little” free time, I think I will make a similar jig for the hand mirrors. I used an oval mirror so I always had to really take my time to sneak up on the edges (using a router freehand). This would really speed up the process. Thanks for posting it.

-- jstegall

Great idea! I plan on making a set of tray tables at some point (to replace those wood-grained Formica panelliing ones that we’ve been using for over 30 years :)) and these trays are a great idea for the top. Thanks for sharing!

One question, do you know of any reason why just one style of tray with both the mug well and the wine glass slot incorporated together wouldn’t work? It seems that the slot and hole for the wine glass doesn’t have to be all that big and could conveniently sit at the bottom of the well. Sized appropriately it should’nt interfere with a mug or glass.

Thanks!

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nice jig!!! and good looking trays!

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TedM, that is a good question. Maybe it’s that can’t see the forest for the trees thing. I made the change you suggested and I think it will work. It will certainly make an impact on inventory.

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I have my moments. ;)

An impact on inventory as well as versatilty. I know in my home when we have the folks over there is a wide range of drinks, like wine, pop, beer, coffee, water and tea.

Again, a great idea, thanks for sharing.

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I am doing a tray very much like yours only I am making them 9”X14” with a divider for chips in the corner. I guess great minds think alike. I am going to try my hand at selling on line starting the next week or two. I have a small inventory of candle holders, cutting boards & wall dressings in a arts and crafts theme. I hope I do as well as you seem to be doing.

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Great looking trays. The modification looks like a great step forward.

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Great set up ….thanks for sharing : )

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Hi Closet Guy;

Nice jig and projects!

Great workmanship.

Lee

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