Zebrawood serving tray with “1564” engraved and burned into the center. Lucite handles affixed with counter-sank and plugged screws, and a moat dug around the perimeter for anything served that would be juicy or runny.

Piece selection

Corner rounding

Corner rounding

Corner rounding

Moat-digging

Handle planning and countersinking

Design preparation

Exacto-ing out the numbers

Ready for gouging

All gouged out, ready for burning

Burning in process

Burn complete

Mineral oil time!

1st coat complete

Not too bad, but needs more

Additional coats

Sinking screws for the handles

Sinking screws for the handles

Mounting the handles

Frontside complete

Plugging in the screw holes

Plugging in the screw holes

Plugging in the screw holes

Complete!

Complete!

Complete!