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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 .
-- Kiefer 松
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23 comments so far
tomakazi
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#1 posted 140 days ago
very nice!! I could put those to good use!!
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a1Jim
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#2 posted 140 days ago
Cool design and build,thank for the great photo work up.
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jaykaypur
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#3 posted 140 days ago
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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HillbillyShooter
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#4 posted 140 days ago
Great design with nice oriental flare. Great photos too. Another hit!
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DocSavage45
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#5 posted 140 days ago
Now your just showin off LOL! You da man!
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woodshaver
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#6 posted 140 days ago
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! :)
-- Tony C , My high school shop teacher said "You can do it"... Now I can't stop!
grandpasworkshop
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#7 posted 140 days ago
To nice to give away but I’m sure the person will enjoy there usage
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shipwright
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#8 posted 140 days ago
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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#9 posted 140 days ago
Awesome!
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#10 posted 140 days ago
These are quite lovely. I love the fluid lines.
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#11 posted 140 days ago
Very nice!!
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#12 posted 140 days ago
Great work.
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#13 posted 140 days ago
Altogether cleverly done and more importantly, beautiful and useful. Inspiring work Kiefer.
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#14 posted 139 days ago
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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SteveA
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#15 posted 139 days ago
Very beautiful and very practical. Nice work.
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