How to Make a DIY Wood Tiered Tray

Cut the following with the miter saw:

1-inch x 4-inch x 8-foot Common Board:

• 3 at 10 1/2 inches
• 4 at 14 inches

1-inch x 2-inch x 8-foot Common Board:

• 2 at 10 1/2 inches
• 2 at 9 inches
• 2 at 14 inches
• 2 at 12 1/2 inches

Using wood glue, assemble the bases of the
trays.

• Three 10 1/2-inch boards glued and clamped.
• Four 14-inch boards glued and clamped.

You should end up with one 14-inch square for the bottom tier and one 10 1/2-inch for the top tier.

• Once the glue is dry, sand both of the bases and start framing.
• Using wood glue, frame the 10 1/2-inch square using the 9-inch and 10 1/2-inch boards.
• Next, frame the 14-inch square using the 12 1/2-inch and 14-inch boards.

• Now cut down the furniture leg to approximately 8 inches long.
• Drill pilot holes in the top and bottom of the furniture leg.

Measure the center on the bottom of the trays and drill a pilot hole through both bottoms. Add a screw through the bottom tier and hand tighten the furniture leg onto the top of the tray.

Attach the top tray to the furniture leg using a wood screw.

Using wood glue, attach the 1 1/2-inch squares to the bottom tier tray for feet.

Stand back, admire your work and add snacks!