Found these at a local repurpose store. They are drawer rejects from Kraftmaid & the person had one job, cut the slot for the bottom of the drawer. Measures 7.25" x 22" unfinished maple.

For $1.50 each they were hard to pass up

 

 I cut off the dove tails & the mistake and that left me with a 6" x 20.5" board.

Set up a jig in my drill press and drilled a 1/4" hole 3.5" deep. Realized after the first hole that it doesn't matter how long the bit is, the travel on the drill press is still only 3". Finish that with a hand drill.

 

 Cut a tapered slot on the table saw to accept a cheese slicer. Soften the edges with a round over bit & routed an area were you can put some crackers or olives.

 

 A butcher block finish was applied

 

Rubber feet and hardware installed.

 

 

These had some knots I needed to remove.

 

Great repurpose and what a find.

Really nice trays. Great price on those drawer fronts, too.

Great find.  Minimal work towards the reward.

Now that's just cool....besides being a good find!

Heck of a save!!!!