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Storage & Shelving

Mobile Shop Cart for Foreman / Router Table

Step-by-step build — 11 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Create Base Box

    Create the base box by attaching each of the SIDES to the TOP / BOTTOM pieces using wood glue and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.

    Mobile Shop Cart for Foreman / Router Table — step photo 5

  2. 2Back & Mid Span

    • Insert the BACK piece into the back of the box. It may help to lay the base box down so that the back is on the floor. Make sure the pocket holes are facing the inside of the box.
    • Attach with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws around the perimeter.
    • Then attach the MID SPAN at 16" back from the face. This will provide more stability across the center of the worktop.
    Mobile Shop Cart for Foreman / Router Table — step photo 6

  3. 3Casters & Edge Banding

    Attach the locking casters to each of the four corners as per the manufacturer's instructions. Optionally, you can add edge banding to the outer face frame, or you can just sand it smooth.

    Mobile Shop Cart for Foreman / Router Table — step photo 7

  4. 4Drawer Box Fram Guts

    Assemble the DRAWER GUTS FRONT & BACK, LEFT & RIGHT SIDES as shown. Attach with wood glue and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.

    Mobile Shop Cart for Foreman / Router Table — step photo 8

  5. 5Drawer Box Bottom

    Turn the drawer box upside down and attach DRAWER BOTTOM with wood glue and 1 1/4" brad nails around the perimeter.

  6. 6Install Drawer Slides

    Using a Kreg Drawer slide jig, install your slides at 8" from the very top of the cabinet as per the instructions that come with your drawer slide. Attach the box to the slides.

    Mobile Shop Cart for Foreman / Router Table — step photo 9

  7. 7Clamp Rack: Step 1

    This addition can be optional but can be handy for a variety of uses. Attach the 5 CLAMP RACK SMALL PIECES approximately 7" apart as shown. Use wood glue and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.

    Mobile Shop Cart for Foreman / Router Table — step photo 10

  8. 8Clamp Rack: Step 2

    Attach CLAMP RACK BOTTOM and CLAMP RACK OUTSIDE PIECE using wood glue and 2" brad nails.

    Mobile Shop Cart for Foreman / Router Table — step photo 11

  9. 9Attach Drawer Face

    • Attach DRAWER FACE to be flush with the top and sides of the cart. TIP: Predrill the hole locations on the drawer box guts and then use some instant glue or double-sided tape to hold the drawer face in place.
    • Then open the drawer and screw from inside the box into the face using 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. They work very well for this purpose too!
    Mobile Shop Cart for Foreman / Router Table — step photo 12

  10. 10Drill Pocket Holes

    Drill pocket holes in the approximate locations shown on each piece. See cut list and diagrams first to accurately cut the plywood sheets.

    Mobile Shop Cart for Foreman / Router Table — step photo 13

  11. 11Optional

    To help prevent your Foreman or Router Table from accidentally being pushed off of the cart, you can add a 3/4" x 3/4" piece of wood around the perimeter of the top. It also prevents screws, router bits, and other small parts from rolling off if you are using it as an assembly station.