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A working toy wheelbarrow, angled bucket and all, sized for a kid to actually push around the yard — one real wheel, one real bolt.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucket long sides Long point to long point, both ends cut at 10° off square, NOT parallel. | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 12 1/4" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Bucket ends | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 8" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Bucket base | 1 | 1/4" × 9 1/2" × 10 1/2" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Handles | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 21 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Legs Longest point measurement, one end cut at 10° off square. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 5" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Long frame support Long point to long point, both ends cut at 10° off square, NOT parallel. | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 5" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Short frame support Long point to long point, both ends cut at 10° off square, NOT parallel. | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 3" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Wheel | 1 | 3/4" × 4" × 4" | 1x material (if not buying pre-made) | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x6 board, 3 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, 9-1/2" x 10-1/2" | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 4" wood wheel Buy one, or cut a disc from 1x material. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" x 60mm connecting bolt and nut | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 1-1/4" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 3/4" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x2 board, 8 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build the frame using the two handles and the long and short frame supports, joined with 1-1/4" self-tapping wood screws and glue, countersunk slightly below the surface so nothing catches on little hands.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set. Materials: 1x2 board, 8 ft, 4" wood wheel, 1/4" x 60mm connecting bolt and nut, Wood glue
Drill a hole through the front of the frame and the wheel, then bolt the wheel on with the connecting bolt and nut, leaving it free to spin. Add the legs to the back of the frame with more 1-1/4" screws and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x6 board, 3 ft, 1/4" plywood, 9-1/2" x 10-1/2", Wood glue
Assemble the mitered bucket sides and ends with 1-1/4" brad nails (or screws), then attach the 1/4" plywood base to the bottom with 3/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander
Attach the bucket to the frame with 1-1/4" screws driven into the handle 1x2s. Sand every edge and corner smooth — this is a toy that gets grabbed, dragged, and sat in.