How to Build a Laptop Tray DIY

Learn how to build a laptop tray that is comfortable to use and will keep your laptop cool!
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--------------------Materials Used (Affiliated Links)--------------------
- 2" x 12" x 2' Poplar Board
- Wood Filler
- Minwax Pre-Stain amzn.to/3cF1ScC
- Cabot Wood Stain (Early American)
- Varathane Wood Stain (Red Oak)
- Minwax Wood Finish (Espresso)
- Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane amzn.to/2G8YhHr
- 80 Grit, 120 Grit, & 220 Grit Sand Paper amzn.to/3i63Pj5
- Painter's Tape amzn.to/2EDEf7v
----------------------Tools Used (Affiliated Links)--------------------
- Drill w/ 1/2" Spade Bit amzn.to/347daCv
- Table Saw amzn.to/36dvQmQ
- Orbital Sander amzn.to/3383Z5y
- Jig Saw amzn.to/337DIV1
- Tape Measure amzn.to/3cCKmFM
- Clamps amzn.to/2HCPjD5
- Paint Brush amzn.to/3mWHS9V
- Router w/ 1/2" Straight Bit amzn.to/3n4NvDh
- Compass amzn.to/3n0ztm6
- Framing Square amzn.to/337T2kr
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[@RooRooRay]

Liked immediately, loved after I'd watched ❤️

[@Peltier13bravo]

Thanks for the video. I just made this tonight

[@KarinaBanaduc]

Good job! I enjoyed it! I’m about to post my own DIY tray as well on Saturday

[@hankfoto]

Great Idea!!! what if you added4 small pieces of scrap on the corners to allow the air to circulate giving better cooling system? I want to thank you for this great idea1

[@HikingFeral]

Great video man, turned out really nice. I am looking to do something similar, even just a flat surface with no holes would be better than me clogging the air vents with a pillow lol seeing as the laptop has raised feet on the bottom.

[@Bababooey03]

Great job!!! Love the final outcome.

[@neruaLR]

I was looking for something exactly like this. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@tkwondo000]

i dont have the skills or tools but i loved the video and the end result and your time effort for sharing. thank you man.

[@davidmeyer7511]

put the groove for the phone on both sides of the board, than it could be used for both left or right handed folks

[@timlist4173]

I am inspired by this project. I like how you used the different stains. Thank you for posting.

[@FromTheGroundUpDIY]

You’re Welcome! Glad you enjoyed!

[@MunchkinGooman]

It is beautiful, nice work!

[@FromTheGroundUpDIY]

Thank You!!

[@Jeansobad]

Dude this looks gorgeous. I definitely plan on making this except mirror opposite. I need mouse pad area on the right.

[@martshal]

Looking sharp.

[@amwind1]

Thanks for sharing and giving me some inspiration

[@FromTheGroundUpDIY]

No Problem! Glad you enjoyed!

[@jemelmonger]

How it’s it staying ?

[@FromTheGroundUpDIY]

The laptop has rubber feet, which most laptops do, and the texture of the urethane makes a good grip. I was surprised how well it stayed on the tray when I first tried it out.

[@jemelmonger]

From The Ground Up DIY yea. I was like WTF. That’s nice dude

[@fried_daddy]

Good video and good editing!

[@FromTheGroundUpDIY]

Thanks!