Boards cupping with glue-up

[Charles Guest]

Glue it up thick, then process the panel to thickness as a unit a little bit at at time, over several days while you work on the rest of the project. Take material off both sides, keeping both sides flat and out of wind as you approach finished thickness.

[Christopher Charles]

Fabulous outcome and the hard-earned knowledge makes it all the sweeter. I'm sure your friends will cherish it.

Best,
Chris

[Bruce Mack]

Thanks, Chris!

[Lee Schierer]

Very nice final out come. Just a suggestion. When I make trays of a size similar to your tray, I make the bottom from solid wood 1/4-5/16" thick. The only glue is on the board edges so much less chance of moisture issues. Unless you plan to carry blocks of steel or concrete blocks on the tray the thin bottoms are sufficient strength.20220818_135733.jpgIMG_8224.jpg