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A shallow rolling art supply tray with wheels cut and shaped from scrap wood — an acrylic sheet on top keeps everything visible and contained.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divider frame pieces | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 18" | Pine | ☐ |
| Divider frame pieces, long | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 24 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Divider frame pieces, medium | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Divider frame piece | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 23" | Pine | ☐ |
| Divider frame piece, small | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 9" | Pine | ☐ |
| Outer frame | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 18" | Pine | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 1/2" × 18" × 24 1/2" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Wheels Cut round, traced from a paint can or similar template. | 4 | 3/4" × 5" × 5" | Pine scrap | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x4, 3 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4" or 1/2", 18" x 24-1/2" | 1 each | ☐ |
| Acrylic sheet, 18" x 24" | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine scrap, 1x5 or larger For cutting the four wheels. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Stainless steel hex bolts, 2", with nuts and washers | 4 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails or staples, 3/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Hammer. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft, Plywood, 1/4" or 1/2", 18" x 24-1/2"
Attach the 1x3 divider pieces together to build the internal frame shape, working from the inside corners outward so there's always room for your fastening tool to reach. Use glue and 2" fasteners.
Attach the plywood bottom to the frame with 3/4" brad nails or staples and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x4, 3 ft
Attach the 1x4 pieces to the outside of the 1x3 divider frame with glue and 1-1/4" brad nails.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Jigsaw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Pine scrap, 1x5 or larger, Stainless steel hex bolts, 2", with nuts and washers
Trace a round template (a quart paint can works well) onto scrap 1x stock and cut out four wheels with a jigsaw. Sand until smooth, then drill a hole in the center of each.
Set the tray up on scrap 1x material to elevate it off the floor, then mark the wheel centers on the sides of the tray. Drill matching holes and install the wheels with the hex bolts, nuts, and washers, leaving them loose enough to spin freely.
Materials: Acrylic sheet, 18" x 24"
Set the acrylic sheet on top of the finished tray — it simply rests in place, keeping supplies visible and dust-free while staying easy to lift off.