Since a serving tray, Plate XXI, is nothing more than a large picture frame with two rebates on the back, Fig. 55, it will be necessary to rechuck the work. On account of the large diameter, and to avoid scratching the polish, it will be advisable to rechuck from the inside.

Serving Tray 97

Fig. 55

The first rebate will hold the glass and designed material for the bottom of the tray. (The latter is stretched over cardboard.) The second rebate is for the wooden bottom which is screwed in place, flush with the bottom of the molding. The handles are fitted to come flush and are firmly fastened from the under side of the mold. The entire bottom is covered with felt, previously stretched over cardboard, with the edges glued on the reverse side. Tack this felt covered cardboard to the tray mold with 2 oz. gimp tacks. Four small rubber bumpers are screwed in place, which completes the work.

By putting the tray together in this manner, should the glass break, it is a simple matter to take the necessary screws out and lift a few tacks without destroying any part of the tray.