Decorative Spline Tray Project Plans

Make a beautiful decorative walnut tray with maple splines that can be used in a variety of settings. The tray has a subtle profile along the bottom of the tray that goes into understated but sturdy curved feet. The maple splines against the darker walnut are the perfect touch of contrast. However, if your tastes lean towards other wood combinations, you can still follow along with these plans using whatever you have locally available to you or in your shop. This is the style of woodworking project I really like making – it has a bit of character but isn’t over the top. If you are looking to dive into some fun, classic woodworking projects then give this one a shot.

These digital plans discuss every stage in the build process, from cutting the first boards, to applying the last bit of finish. They outline the materials needed and how to account for milling thickness, which is often overlooked in other build plans.

The plans are 29 pages with 47 colored pictures and diagrams to help with the build process. These tray plans also include printable templates for the leg profiles.

The plans come in both imperial and metric so no matter where your shop is located you can still make this project with ease. To get the best results, watch the accompanying build video here.

After purchasing these plans, you will receive an email that allows you to download the PDF. Plans are only digital; no paper copies are provided.