https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/71a666e1-2dba-412b-98d9-fec227232475 Nobody needs to know you didn't sweat over a lathe to make this graceful oak server. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and a cut list.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Build a Tiered Serving Tray: 1/2x12 oak board. Get a 3-foot length for the trays., 6-inch turned table legs. Get three for the center posts., 1/4-by-3/4-inch shelf-edge trim molding. Get a 10-foot length for the edge trim., 1x2 oak board. Get a 1-foot length to make the feet., 5/16-inch dowel screws. Get two to connect the center posts., 5/16 nut and washer. Get one of each to secure the bottom post., Wood glue, Superglue, Jar, Medium steel wool, White vinegar", White wax, Tools for How to Build a Tiered Serving Tray: Miter saw, Clamps, Drill/driver, 5/16-inch bit, 1/8-inch pilot-drill bit, Locking pliers, Adjustable wrench, Rags, Cut list to build a tray 11 1/2 inches wide by 11 1/2 inches deep by 20 inches tall, follow this cutlist: [FRACTION 12]x12 oak for the top tray: one @ 8 inches, ripped and cut to an 8-inch square[BR][BR] [FRACTION 12]x12 oak for the middle tray: one @ 10 inches, ripped and cut to 10 inches wide[BR][BR] [FRACTION 12]x12 oak for the base tray: one @ 11 [FRACTION 12] inches, cut to 11 [FRACTION 12] inches long[BR][BR] 1x2 oak for the feet: four @ 1 [FRACTION 12] inches[BR][BR] [FRACTION 14]-by-[FRACTION 34]-inch shelf-edge trim: Mitered to fit[BR][BR] Or download the cutlist here: http://img2.timeinc.net/toh/static/pdf/14/TOH-tiered-tray-cutList.pdf About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine, and an information-driven website. This Old House and Ask This Old House are produced by This Old House Ventures, LLC and are presented on PBS by WETA Washington, DC. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG http://bit.ly/AskTOHIG Tumblr: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTumblr For more on This Old House and Ask This Old House, visit us at: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseWebsite How to Build a Tiered Serving Tray | This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:43:57 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/71a666e1-2dba-412b-98d9-fec227232475 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.