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A rolling pretend-play ice cream cart with a striped awning, wheeled legs, and hinged serving flaps.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box ends | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 15" | Pine, 1x8 | ☐ |
| Box sides | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 22 1/2" | Pine, 1x8 | ☐ |
| Box bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 22 1/2" × 16 1/2" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Box top trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 30" | Pine, 1x2 | ☐ |
| Box end trim | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 18" | Pine, 1x2 | ☐ |
| Umbrella pole | 1 | 1 1/4" × 1 1/4" × 16 1/2" | Wood dowel | ☐ |
| Awning trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 16 3/4" | Pine, 1x2 | ☐ |
| Awning end trim | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 13 1/2" | Pine, 1x2 | ☐ |
| Awning support dowel | 1 | 1" × 1" × 12" | Wood dowel | ☐ |
| Legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 40" | Pine, 2x2 | ☐ |
| Cross braces Long point to long point, both ends cut at 45° off square, ends not parallel. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 13" | Pine, 1x2 | ☐ |
| Wheel support, top | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 15" | Pine, 1x4 | ☐ |
| Wheel support, sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 4" | Pine, 1x4 | ☐ |
| Serving flap trim | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15" | Pine, 1x2 | ☐ |
| Serving flaps | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 16" | Pine, 1x8 | ☐ |
| Top piece | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 16 1/2" | Pine, 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 1/4", 24" x 24" | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x8, 10 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Wood dowel, 1-1/4", 30 in Awning support. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft Legs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wheels, 12" rounds | 2 each | ☐ |
| Bolts, washers, and nuts Mounts the wheels to the wheel-support system. | 2 set | ☐ |
| Small hinges Serving flap hinges. | 1 set | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2-3/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Plywood, 1/4", 24" x 24", Pine, 1x8, 10 ft
Build the box from the ends and sides — a pocket hole jig set for 3/4" stock and 1-1/4" pocket screws works well, or nail and glue with 1-1/4" nails. Attach the plywood bottom with 3/4" brad nails or staples.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft, Wood dowel, 1-1/4", 30 in, Wood glue
Attach the trim to the box with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue. Attach the umbrella pole dowel with 1-1/4" screws. Set this assembly aside.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft, Wood dowel, 1-1/4", 30 in
Build the top awning piece with pocket holes (preferred) or nails and glue. Attach its support dowel with screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 2-3/4"
Attach the awning assembly to the 2x2 legs with 2-3/4" wood screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Self-tapping wood screws, 2-3/4"
Attach the 2x2 legs to the box with 2-3/4" screws driven from inside. Set the assembly aside.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Pocket Hole Jig.
Build the wheel-support assembly from the 1x4 pieces. Pocket holes are preferred, but 1-1/4" brad nails work too.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set. Materials: Wheels, 12" rounds, Bolts, washers, and nuts
Clamp the wheels to the wheel-support system and check the whole cart sits level before drilling anything permanent. Drill through the center of each wheel into the support system and attach with bolts, washers, and nuts.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x8, 10 ft, Small hinges
Hinge the 1x8 serving flaps to the 1x2 trim, checking that they swing clear of the wheels and legs before you finish tightening the hinges.