A basic project with a fun aspect--at least if you are one who likes to play board games. This is a tray which players of the game "Ticket to Ride" may use to organize their game pieces.The main feature are the three open / recessed areas which hold the train cars. These are numbered so the player knows at a glance exactly how many cars he or she has remaining. There are also a number of slots designed to hold train and route cards. The project is constructed in two layers, The bottom layer is a generic plain 3mm ply. The top layer is a 3mm premium ply. I used Walnut, but any nicer quality plywood will work fine. Preferably, the top layer will contrast color-wise with the bottom layer.
I have included the XCS cut files and the SVG files they are based on. I color code my files based on the processes. Red lines are to cut, blue lines are to score, and green lines / areas are to engrave.(There are no score lines in this project.)
Apply a few light lines of wood glue to the back of the top panel.
Align the top and bottom panels so that the train car points table is visible in the cutout at the bottom right of the top panel. Firmly press the two panels together and clamp Secure for thirty minutes to two hours.
enjoy, and have a great game night with your friends and family!