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A kid-height rolling cart on repurposed stair spindles for legs, with a scalloped trim skirt and a carry handle on top.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom shelf Notched to fit the square base of each spindle. | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 20" | Pine 1x12 | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 20" | Pine 1x12 | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 17 1/2" | Stair spindle | ☐ |
| Scalloped trim Cut to fit around the cart's perimeter. | 1 | 1/4" × 2 1/2" × 96" | Plywood strip | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x12, 40 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| Stair spindles Legs. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Plywood strips, 2-1/2" wide, 8 ft Scalloped trim — 1x material or purchased trim works too. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Dowel, 3/4" Handle. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3 and 1x2 scraps Handle base and sides. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Post-style caster wheels | 4 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| 2" wood screws | 1 box | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Jigsaw, Tape Measure. Materials: Pine, 1x12, 40 in, Stair spindles
Measure the square base section of the stair spindles and cut a matching notch out of the bottom 1x12 with a jigsaw. Cut the spindles down to their finished leg length.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x12, 40 in, Wood glue
Attach the trimmed spindles to the bottom 1x12 with 3/4" pocket holes, 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, and wood glue applied to the underside.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x12, 40 in, Wood glue, 2" wood screws
Attach the top to the tops of the legs with 2" wood screws, predrilling every hole and using glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Post-style caster wheels, Wood glue
Drill holes in the bottom of each leg and insert the caster wheels, gluing them in place for extra hold against the lateral stress of daily use.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Dowel, 3/4", Pine, 1x3 and 1x2 scraps, Wood glue
Build the handle from a 1x2 base and 1x3 sides, then attach the assembled handle unit to the top of the cart with 1-1/4" screws and wood glue.
Tools: Jigsaw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Plywood strips, 2-1/2" wide, 8 ft, Wood glue
Cut the plywood or trim strip to fit around the cart's perimeter, scallop the lower edge with a jigsaw, and attach with glue. Sand everything smooth and finish.