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A two-shelf slatted 2x4 cart on casters with a towel bar handle — the same slatted-shelf construction this catalog's kitchen island uses, scaled down to a rolling cart.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| End aprons | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 12 3/4" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side aprons | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 34 1/4" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 31 1/4" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf short slats | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 12 3/4" | 1x4, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Top and bottom shelf slats | 18 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 15 3/4" | 1x4, 10 ft | ☐ |
| End trim | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 37 1/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 10 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping exterior screws, 2-1/2" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Galvanized staples or screws, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Caster wheels, 4" | 4 each | ☐ |
| Towel bar or pipe fitting | 1 each | ☐ |
| Primer and paint | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Self-tapping exterior screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue
Assemble the two frames from the end and side aprons using 2-1/2" exterior screws and wood glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft
Attach the legs to the frames.
Tools: Staple Gun. Materials: 1x4, 10 ft, Galvanized staples or screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the slats to the frame tops with staples, nails, or screws, using glue at every joint.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander, Staple Gun. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Galvanized staples or screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue, Caster wheels, 4", Towel bar or pipe fitting, Primer and paint
Trim the shelf edges out with the 1x2 trim, using glue and staples, nails, or screws. Attach the caster wheels and the towel bar handle. Sand and finish.