Serving Trays

Hi Rick,

These trays made wonderful Christmas gifts I am sure. They are all gorgeous and the holly keys add a nice detail to them. They are all absolutely gorgeous but I think, personally, I prefer the pakauk and lacewood one the best.

You made some really nice gifts with these and you got to spend some time in the shop making them. Sounds like a winning combination to me.

Thanks for the post.

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How difficult did you find the set up for the mitre lock bit? I have one of these that came in a kit and I have not used it yet. The set up looks really tough.

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Well Done. I’ve saved the photos for reference. There have been a few other “tray” posts here, but I like your design really well. The spline/keys add a lot to the mitered corners. Looks like a lock miter joint?? I’m guessing you have a lock bit for the router? Again, very nicely crafted. Great complimenting species.

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These are great, I love the Zebrawood one myself.

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Really nice job. I like the contrasting keys and the tight joinery.

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Those are very nice. I really like the wood combinations.

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These are very nicely done. Great for Christmas presents. Simple design, easy to duplicate yet each one is unique.

You did a great job of matching the different woods.

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Very well done. You got those lock mitres dead on.

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The joinery is top shelf, as are the trays. I’d also like to hear about the set-up of the locking miter bit.

The jointery is a great detail, nice work with the highly figured base, the gift must have been well recieved

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Great display of contrasts in that joinery. Those trays will be cherished for a long time.

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Nice trays as gifts. The combination of woods make them look very beautiful. The joinery is superb.
Sharad

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Really looking great. I would like to make one of these someday.

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