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A tabletop that conceals a rolling three-bin sorting cart underneath — the cart rides on drawer slides and casters, pulling out from under the table like a giant drawer.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 35 1/4" | 2x4, 12 ft | ☐ |
| Table side supports | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 11" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Table front/back supports | 3 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 45" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Table top | 1 | 3/4" × 18" × 48" | 3/4" plywood or project panel, 18 in x 48 in | ☐ |
| Cart legs | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 21 1/2" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Cart front/back | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 39" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Cart sides | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 14" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Cart bottom Or use scrap plywood cut to fit. | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 14" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood or project panel, 18 in x 48 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 12 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft | 6 each | ☐ |
| Full extension drawer slides, 16 in | 1 pair | ☐ |
| Straight caster wheels | 4 each | ☐ |
| Canvas laundry bins, 14 in x 14 in | 3 each | ☐ |
| Long handle | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x4, 12 ft, 1x3, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Drill two 3/4" pocket holes on each end of the short side support boards. Attach to legs with 1-1/4" pocket holes, also drilling holes facing upward on the top boards for attaching the tabletop later. Build two leg sets.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Drill pocket holes on the front/back support boards and attach to the legs to complete the table frame.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 3/4" plywood or project panel, 18 in x 48 in, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach the top using the predrilled pocket holes with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. The table is now complete; set aside.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Build two cart face frames from the legs and front/back/side pieces.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Wood glue
Attach the bottom pieces to the cart frame, nailing and gluing in place.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Straight caster wheels
Attach caster wheels to the base of the cart.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Full extension drawer slides, 16 in
Position the cart inside the table frame and install the drawer slides connecting the cart to the table.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Canvas laundry bins, 14 in x 14 in, Long handle, Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly. Add the canvas sorting bins and handle.