That's an interesting idea too. I've been looking for single piece of something lightweight and strong, but the 2x4s, or even 1x1s would probably work, to give me the strength. I would flip it over from your design which would give the added benefit of putting a small rail around edge to hold the cake and masonite board from sliding off - always a fear. The handles could be notched out of the 2x4 ends before screw the frame to the plywood. I could then add Jim's idea of a neck strap the would go from the two outside/front corners. This might be a good temporary model until I design something out of steel or aluminum. Evan had some great ideas too, but they might take me a bit longer to implement.

>Jay;
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>How about building a simple frame from 1” X 2” material?
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>1. Make the frame larger than the largest cake of interest.
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>2. Use screws to join the frame.
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>3. Stand the 1” X 2” material on the 1” side and join the four pieces.
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>4. You can use ½” plywood attached to the top of the frame.
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>This would give you strength and yet relatively light weight.
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>Tom