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How to Build a Long Hexagon Tray

Written by Mindi

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Hi, it’s Mindi from My Love 2 Create.  A few months ago I shared my Antique Crate.  I firmly believe you can never have enough crates, I love how useful and cute they are!

Today I am excited to share my Long Hexagon Tray.  Yes, I am obsessed with trays too…the struggle is real.
Hexagon Tray On Table Close Shot, MyLove2Create

See what I mean?!  This tray is so pretty and unique and it adds such charm, I kind of love it.

Tray With Necklace Vertical, MyLove2Create

Plus could be used in any room in the house.  A perfect decor accent or place to keep things organized.

See also: Why You Should Use Trays in Your Home Decor and 8 Practical Uses for Trays Around The House

How to Make a Long Hexagon Tray

Click here to get the free printable building plan from Mylove2create

Be sure to read through full tutorial before making cuts. This post contains affiliate links. Read our full disclosure here.

Supplies:

  • 2- 1” x 2” x 8′ boards
  • Satin or paint
  • Sand paper
  • Wood glue
  • Nail gun and finish nails
  • Bar clamps
  • Miter Saw

Cut List:

  • 2- 1×2’s @ 18 1/2” long point to long point ends NOT parallel cut at 30 degrees (tray bottom)
  • 2- 1×2’s @ 16 3/4” long point to long point ends NOT parallel cut at 30 degrees (tray bottom)
  • 2- 1×2’s @ 15” long point to long point ends NOT parallel cut at 30 degrees (tray bottom)
  • 4- 1×2’s @ 6 1/8” long point to long point ends NOT parallel cut at 30 degrees standing wood on skinny end to cut (short tray sides)
  • 2- 1×2’s @ 14 1/8” long point to long point ends NOT parallel cut at 30 degrees standing wood on skinny end to cut (long tray sides)

Cutting At 30 Miter For Hexagon Tray, MyLove2Create

This photo is for a cutting reference.  Set your miter saw at 30 degrees (left).  Cut your tray bottom pieces by laying the board on it’s thick side (top right).  Cut the tray sides by laying your board on its thin side (bottom right).

 

Step 1: Cut Tray Bottom Pieces.

Marking And Cutting Bottom Pieces For Hexagon Tray, MyLove2Create

Start by cutting the two middle tray bottom pieces (top left) at 18 1/2” long point to long point ends NOT parallel cut at 30 degrees and make sure they are the same size.
You can cut the next two by using the measurements (16 3/4”) or you can use the first pieces to mark and cut them (top right photo above).  Either way works, you just want to make sure they line up.  I personally like to measure and cut as I go, this way I can check each cut for accuracy by fitting it to the other boards.
Finish by cutting the outer bottom pieces at 15” or measure and cut using the adjacent boards (bottom right).

Step 2:  Glue and clamp tray bottom boards together.

Gluing Bottom Tray Pieces Together, MyLove2Create

You will notice in later photos that I didn’t do this step before I cut my tray sides, but in hind site I wish I would have, I had to adjust my tray sides slightly because after I glued my bottom pieces they were a tighter fit and it made a slight difference in my sides so I ended up trimming them down to fit again.  Save yourself some time and do as I say not as I did. 🙂
So…Glue your bottom boards together with wood glue and then clamp them using bar clamps while the wood dries.  You can wipe off the extra glue with a damp rag after you clamp.  If you are staining make sure to do this, because dried on glue does not take the stain.
Once the glue is dry remove the clamps and sand the tray bottom smooth.

Step 3: Measure and Cut your Tray Sides.

Marking Hexagon Side Pieces, MyLove2Create

You can use the measurements in the cut list or you can measure and mark your tray sides to your bottom tray piece (after it is glued together) as you go.
I like to mark and cut as I go, it is up to you.  Your short ends should line up with the ends of the tray bottom.

How To Measure And Cut Pieces The Same Size, MyLove2Create

Once you have one of the short pieces cut you can use it to cut the other three to the same size.  I set the cut board on top and make sure the ends are flush (top left), then I mark the board to be cut on the other side (top right).  In the bottom photo you can see I place the blade right on the edge of my marked line and cut.

Measure And Mark Tray Sides, MyLove2Create

Cut the long sides the same way. Double check to make sure they fit to the tray bottom by placing them around it.
 Ready To Build Hexagon Tray, MyLove2Create

Step 4: Sand tray sides

Sanding Tray Border, MyLove2Create

Sand the tray sides before attaching them to the tray bottom.

Step 5: Attach tray sides to the bottom.

Attaching Hexagon Tray Sides, MyLove2Create

Using wood glue attach each tray side one at a time and work your way around until all pieces are in place.
Nail through the lower half of the sides into the tray bottom with 2” finish nails.  Once you have attached all the sides, go back with 1 1/4” finish nails and secure the mitered corners on each side for extra strength.
You can check out my Triangle Hexagon Tray for even more tips and tricks on building this shape tray.

Step 6: Finish and Enjoy!

Staining Long Hexagon Tray, MyLove2Create

Fill all holes with wood filler, sand smooth, and stain or paint your tray as you desire!
Use a pre-wood conditioner before staining on soft woods like pine.  I stained my tray with Rustoleum’s Kona.  I had started with a lighter stain, but didn’t love it so I finished it off with the dark and it was just what I wanted!
I finished with 3 coats of poly sanding with 320 grit between coats 1 and 2 to make it nice and smooth.

Close Up Of Long Hexagon Tray, MyLove2Create

 It is nice and pretty!

Tray With Candle, MyLove2Create

The perfect size for holding small items in your home.

Super Close Up Of Inside Of Tray, MyLove2Create

It would look so great on dresser to catch your jewelry at night…

Tray On Counter Top View, MyLove2Create

Or put it in the kitchen for holding flowers!

Hexagon Tray On Counter, MyLove2Create

Trays can add that perfect touch to any decor item.

Long Shot Of Tray On Coffee Table, MyLove2Create

It also looks great in the living room sitting on my Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table!

Side Shot Of Hexagon Tray, MyLove2Create

Plus it would be a perfect place to hold remotes, if you are prone to loosing them…

Front Shot Of Long Hexagon Tray, MyLove2Create

How about putting it in the bathroom to hold lotions, soaps, and perfumes?!  So many fabulous ideas!
 Top View
Now you want to build one don’t you?!  I have several other Tray ideas with full tutorials on my blog for more ideas!

Hugs,

Mindi

How To Build a Long Hexagon Tray: Organize your tabletop and add dimension to your decorating with a DIY long hexagon tray. Easy and inexpensive to build and customize! Beginner building plan | Video tutorial | Free printable project plans at Remodelaholic.com


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Published: August 5, 2017Filed Under: Build, Contributor, DIY Tagged: budget-friendly, coffee table decor, decorate with trays, DIY Under $20, geometric, hexagon

About Mindi

I have a great love to DIY, repurpose, and create! I am constantly seeking to make things more useful, effective, and beautiful in my home one project at a time. My projects are done in tutorial form so I can inspire others to create too!
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Comments

  1. Mariele says

    August 7, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    Wowza, that is beautiful! Thanks for the instructions. 🙂 What kind of wood did you use? It stained perfectly!

    Reply
    • Mindi says

      August 9, 2017 at 12:04 am

      Thank you so much Mariele! I actually just used pine furring strips (1×2 boards) for this project! The best way to get a good stain on pine is to use a pre-wood conditioner before you stain! Hopefully that helps! Thanks again!

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      • Mariele says

        August 9, 2017 at 12:28 am

        Those are some smooth furring strips! 🙂 Thanks for getting back to me so soon. I love stained pine, but the “lines” and waves in it never come out so distinct… I’ll try some furring strips next time! Have a great day. <3

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