Talk about old. These were my first-ever wood projects in junior high shop classes. Not yet "petrified wood," but heading there. I made the tray with folding stand in 7th grade, 1961. Then the magazine rack in 8th grade, 1962. I got to do a little upgrading to the tray & stand this year, 2019. Here are photos and storyline.
Thanks for looking.
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I passed the wood-working component of junior high shop classes with these two pieces.
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Magazine rack is still solid; didn't need any attention or repair this year. But here is what I "fixed" on the tray stand.
The original plastic strips that supported the tray and kept the stand upright were frayed and really worn out. All I did was take some plastic strapping from an internet shipment my daughter got, cut it to correct length for the tray height, and used some antique-looking brass tacks I saved from an old upholstered chair. I also used a punch to tap in the finishing nails in the folding legs. Pretty easy upgrades. Tray is still standing, folding, and holding! Oh yes, it functions as a serving tray also; just pick up by the handles I cut into the sides.
Current use. My daughter is setting up a craft corner in our walk-in basement. She makes craft projects and greetings cards, which she shares as gifts. She uses this tray as part of her work area, serves as a side table for tools, supplies, whatever.
Historical use. I was also reminded when I saw it of the many years my Dad had this tray next to his rocker in his family room. It held his landline phone, glasses, newspapers, etc. Also was perfect to place his daily glass of home-made brew he enjoyed when he'd take an early afternoon break from his work around the homestead.
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Both still looking good! Just as I do, at my elder age.
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