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HOW TO MAKE A SHOU SIGU BAN WOODEN S'MORES TRAY
Make this s'more tray using the ancient Japanese technique of "shou sugi ban".
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SUPPLIES
1 - 1"x8"x8ft (poplat, bottom of tray)
3 - 1/2"x4x4ft (poplar, tray sides)
1 - 1/4"x3"x4ft oak plywood (tray liner)
2 - 1/4"x3"x4ft (oak, tray dividers)
Sandpaper
Stain
Food-safe finish
Wood glue
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TOOLS
Bernzomatic TS4000 and Map Pro gas cylinder
Miter saw
Angle grinder with 80-grit flap disk
Brad nailer
Clamps
Tape measure
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GATHER YOUR BOARDS AND CUT
Cut the wood into two pieces,
roughly
36 inches in length each.
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GLUE TOGETHER
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With your two cut pieces of wood ready, glue them together side by side.
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CUT THE SIDES OF YOUR S'MORES TRAY
Cut all four sides of the s’mores tray.
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Glue each side of the wooden tray onto the bottom piece that forms the s’mores tray base.
GLUE EACH SIDE OF THE TRAY
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Once the putty has set, sand it smooth and make sure there are no rough areas.
PUTTY, SAND &
STAIN YOUR TRAY
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Allow the plywood to cool then clean and assemble your tray.
DO THE SHOU SUGI BAN PROCESS
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Once assembled you're ready to make s'mores!
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