Upcycled Vintage Wood Tray with Silverware Handles

Hi Friends!

 

I found this tray while Thrifting-

 





 

 

I liked the shape and size.

 

I thought I might paint the tray, but after a little sanding

 

I decided to just stain the tray darker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I sanded all sides and removed the old felt pads.

 

 

 

 



 

The inside of the tray had scrapes and marks that were

easily removed.


 

 

My favorite stain as you may know is BRIWAX in Dark Brown.

 

It's so easy to use, one step and done.



 

 

These long handled Iced Tea spoons will be perfect handles for the tray.

 

 

I asked my son to smash them for me on his hydraulic press.

 

 

It's easier than pounding, but pounding with a mallet works fine too!

 



 

 

Tea spoons are thin and can be bent with fliers.

 

 

Then I drilled holes in the handle end and base of spoon end


 so I could attach to tray.

 

 

This is a view to show the shape of the handles.



 

 

 

 

I found the shortest wood screws we had.

 

 

Then marked where the handles will be on the side.

 

 

There was just enough room.

 

 

Make your starter holes. I used a Yankee drill.

 

 

I had to be very careful not to drill all the way through to the other side.

 



 

 

I have the flat portion of the spoon facing to the right on both sides.

 

 

It looks more balanced that way.

 

 

On the underside I added new felt pads for a finished look.

 

 

 



 

 



 

 

 

You can never have too many trays!

 

 

Am I right?

 

 

They are great for keeping clutter neat and tidy-

 

 

 

I appreciate you stopping by today.

 

 

I hope you have a wonderful week.

 

xo Lisa S