TV trays

[kardar2]

I have an Idea and thought to ask some of you that might have tried it, so here it is:

I was thinking of taking a 1/4" board and scrolling a wildlife scene and putting a 1/4" backing on it then using that self leveling epoxy to make it a flat surface I then have to find some plans for the legs and hardware. So Your 2 cents please. And Thank you for your wisdom.

[Travis]

That's a cool idea. I'm wondering if 1/2" will be thick enough, though. Especially when you mount the hardware. I'm wondering if it might work better if you do the cutting in 1/4", with a 1/2" backer. Then frame everything out with 3/4" stock (to cover up the plywood edges). then round-over the edge with a router.

 

The self-leveling epoxy sounds like a great way to seal your design.

 

I'm not sure where you'd find the hardware for the TV trays though. Perhaps salvage the hardware from another TV Tray?

 

If you do this, I would LOVE (hint hint) to see a WIP thread on your process. Sounds like a really cool project.

[Christina]

This sounds like a great project and one I'd love to see a WIP about also. I love this idea might give it a go too if yours turns out good lololol.............nothing like copying someone else's idea. But everyone in my house likes to eat in front of the tv and when the grandsons come it would be nice to have their own personalized tv trays!

 

I think Travis is right. But I'm wondering if the self leveling epoxy would make a good finish on your tray. I'm thinking the two part resin would be harder and present a better finish. Not sure though since I've not ever done a project like this...........just an idea.

Christina

[kardar2]

OK

I am going to work on it, As far as the thickness I was going to use 1/4 in at first then a 1/2 in backer but then I was thinking what would I have that would weigh so much that it would call for that thickness of wood. and I thought the resin would even make it stronger. and the tv trays you buy are paper thin. I think will try 2- 1/4 on one and see how it turns out then make my adjustment from what I learn this weekend I will start on it .

[Messman]

I think that the 1/4 and 1/4 backing would be fine with the epoxy or 2 part resin specially if you use a 1/4" thick surrond around the border of the tray. This will give you the extra thickness for mounting the hardware required, ample overall strength and a finished edge and still provide the little extra protection from items sliding off the TV tray. Just my 2 cents. I can't wait to see a prototype or a finished TV tray.