custom made cutlery tray for a short drawer

Hello Johannes, I'm happy to provide an offer for your idea. I have attached some images. Let me know if they come close to your idea.

(Automatic translation) 13 Feb 2023 12:12 pm: John
Hi Ryan,

best thanks for the design!
The drawer is 510 mm wide. Can you please still adjust the width of the cutlery tray accordingly? Also, I gave an incorrect measurement for the height. The side walls of the drawer are 70 mm high, above that there is another 20 mm of air to the top box. Please dimension the height of the cutlery tray to 70 mm as well.

What material would you work with? Do you have a photo of it for me?

Best regards!

Hey. You are welcome. I assumed that since the drawer is 510mm, I should leave some space on the sides so that it is not a tight fight. I have made the change in the sketch. Take a look and see if they reflect what you communicated.

(Automatic translation) 14 Feb 2023 2:25 pm: John
Hi Ryan,

thanks for the revision! You are right that there should be some space on the sides. However, the first draft had a width of 496 mm. Can you make it 506 mm?
What material are you working with? Do you have a sample picture of the material for me?

Hey,

You are welcome. Let me revise it to 506mm. I'm working with cypress wood. I have attached an image of a tray that I built with the same wood.

(Automatic translation) 16 Feb 2023 10:19 am: John
Great! That way everything fits. What price did you have in mind?

I have indicated the price in the sections provided below.

I have enough to start the build. I will share some progress photos once I start.

(Automatic translation) 23 Feb 2023 6:40 pm: Johannes
Great, I'm glad 🙂

Hello. I'm yet to start but as soon as I do I will let you know. I'm still looking for the appropriate material.

Hello Johannes, I'm happy to work on your idea, your tray has been reassigned to me by the company. I have read through your conversation with Ryan and believe I understand what we are working towards.I intend to make the tray using 10mm thick Cypress wood all round the tray so that it is strong, durable and light. I have attached a sketch with dimensions updated to include the thickness of the wood. I will make the base rounded so if fits perfectly in the drawer an the height 70mm. I intend to finish the tray with a smooth sanding and apply linseed oil to cure the wood (for food safety purposes). If all is well, am ready to start as soon as you approve. Looking forward to your reply.

(Automatic translation) 28 Feb 2023 4:39 pm: John
Hi Brian,

that sounds great! Will be happy to start implementing it.

Thank you. I will be sending updates on the progress as soon as I start.

(Automatic translation) 28 Feb 2023 7:15 pm: John
Hi Brian,

that sounds great! Will be happy to start implementing it.

Hello Johannes, I have managed to get material for your tray. So far I have cut the pieces to form the base and clamped them together. Today I will be sanding the base and preparing the sides. I have attached some pictures and videos to show the progress.

(Automatic translation) 03 Mar 2023 9:03 am: John
I'm glad to see that you are doing well with the project. Thanks for the update 🙂

Hello, the base is ready an am in between preparing pieces for the divisions and sides. I have attached pictures for progress update

(Automatic translation) 07 Mar 2023 11:53 am: John
Great

Hello Johannes, I ave made the frame for the tray, to morrow I will join it to the base and do the finishing after it's dry. I have attached a picture of the progress

(Automatic translation) 09 Mar 2023 6:02 pm: Johannes
Looks good

Hello Johannes the tray is joined and ready for sanding and finishing, I have attached some pictures to show progress, It should be ready tomorrow evening

(Automatic translation) 13 Mar 2023 2:33 pm: Johannes
Thanks for the update!

Hello Johannes the tray is finally ready for shipping, the linseed oil took abit longer to dry due to cold rainy weather. I have attached pictures of the final product. We can start organizing shipping once you confirm.

(Automatic translation) 19 Mar 2023 8:46 pm: John
Wonderful! I'm looking forward to seeing the piece. Thanks for the work so far - hope you have better weather soon ☀️