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Three trays for Christmas presents ,a little late but done .
Here are a few pics of the build and some explanations too.

The tray shell halves are steam bent and then joined .
The base is made by making a simple pattern jig like this .




The drill holes are marked with the drill bit ,I lightly sanded the pattern holes to make the bit easy to insert and put a plastic cap on the end of the bit for comfort on the hand when pushing the bit .





All the parts are cut with the band saw and then sanded to the line ,the holes are finished with a step drill instead of a counter sink ,I like this detail and a set of three step dills cosy me four bucks .








The top of the base is matched to the profile of the shell by simply attaching sand paper
to the shell and rubbing the base in short strokes until a good fit is achieved .
All the walnut is recycled flooring glued with water proof glue and salad bowl finish as the trays will be used for food .

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very nice!! I could put those to good use!!
 

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Cool design and build,thank for the great photo work up.
 

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These are very nice and the process you posted was easy to follow. You did a great job on these and I wish my late presents-that I either give or receive-looked this good!
 

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Great design with nice oriental flare. Great photos too. Another hit!
 

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Now your just showin off LOL! You da man!
 

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Very nice kiefer! Well worth the wait I should say. I like your tutorial also! Looks like your method of bending wood is working well for you. Did you get a microwave for your shop! :)
 

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To nice to give away but I'm sure the person will enjoy there usage
 

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Be careful. You may turn into a boat builder yet.
These are really well done, I like them a lot.
Now… Do a search for "constant camber" boat building technique. ;-)
 

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Awesome!
 

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These are quite lovely. I love the fluid lines.
 

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Altogether cleverly done and more importantly, beautiful and useful. Inspiring work Kiefer.
 

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Beautiful, elegant, great lines and details. These are going into my favorites file. The simplicity and the Asian flavor are hallmarks of this design.
 

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Very smooth n curvy. I really like it, and, I like those little yummy things sittin on it… My stomach is growling… lol
 

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Sweet trays, Kiever. I love 'em!!
 

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Thanks for the compliments every one .
Tomakazi > build some you will enjoy them.

A1 Jim >You are very welcome and we all should take more pics as to how we do things .

Jaykaypur > Hope you get some good looking presents but maybe make one for yourself ,that would be a good surprise !

John > Yes I like the Asian style and keep going back to it and it's always a hit around here .

Doc > No I just like to share some ideas ,but thank you much .

Tony > No I am looking for a big MV but they are hard to find ,but it's working fine with what we have and lets post more pics of how we did it .

Grandpa > Always good to give ,feels good .

Paul > Helped my son build a canoe ,does that count .I looked at the constant chamber technique and will keep that in mind .

Topamax survivor > Thank you .

Leslie >Thank you and they should hold a little fluid .

Wrench > Happy you like them kind of your style also .

Monte > Thank you .

Mike > I enjoyed this project and it turned out well and so did the reciepends .

John > I thought you may like them ,hope you make some .

Steve > Yes practcal they are and I may have to make a few more.

Roger > Those little yummy things are thimble cookies and I would send you some , but they won't let them across the border .

Jim > Thank you ,I am happy you like them .
 

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Another of your beautiful Asian inspired creations! What lovely flowing lines and attention to detail. You certainly have a knack for designing this sort of project and the skill to execute the fabrication! Great job! Also a great job of photo documentation-what an example for all of us to follow….........
 
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