How to Make a Tray For Carving Linoleum Blocks

This is a linoleum carving tray for carving mounted or un-mounted linoleum stock, used for the linoleum (linocut) block printing artist. The carving tray is designed hook on the edge of table. This will provide a stationary surface to push against without slipping and causing injury while using the cutting tools. I used scrap wood I had on hand. This project is easily modified to fit your needs.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Scrap wood: Base: 1” x 6” x 10” Brace: 1“ x 4” x 10” Stop 1: 1/4” x 1” x 10” Stop 2: 1/4” x 1” x 5”
• Wood glue
• Finishing nails or wood screws- (1" & 1-1/2")
• Saw
• Drill
• Hammer
• Sand paper

1. Cut all wood to specified lengths. Sand all rough edges.

2. 
    
   Stops

   Position stops against edges of base (as shown in illustration) and drill pilot holes.

3. Apply the glue to the back of the stops and the contact locations on the base. Position the stops on the base, and attach using the 1” nails or screws.

4. 
    
   Brace

   Position brace perpendicular and flush to the base, and drill pilot holes.

5. Apply glue to the contact locations on the brace and base. Position and attach using the 1-1/2” nails or screws.

6. Allow the completed tray to completely dry before use.

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