How to Make a Chisel Tray

For this project, you will need:

Wood:

• Sides x 2: Thickness 1/2″ (13mm) x 2” x 12 ¾” (51mm x 324mm)
• Ends x 2: Thickness ½″ (13mm) x 2” x 5 ¼” (51mm x 133mm)
• Base: Thickness 3/8″ (10mm) x 5 ¾” x 13 ¼” (146mm x 337mm) If you don’t have a board wide enough, glue two pieces together

Knife

Square

Dovetail Template

Chisel hammer

Chisel

Tape

Glue

Plane

Dovetail Saw

Sandpaper (1 x sheet of 120-150 grit & 1 x sheet of 220-250 grit)

Clamps

1-1½” Natural Bristle Brush

Shellac

Make sure your stock is trued before starting the project, to see how to do this read our truing stock guide.