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A general-purpose rolling cart with three plywood-bottomed shelves framed in 1x3 on 2x4 ladder legs — a plain utility cart, distinct from this catalog's lumber rack, bar cart, and outfeed table.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelf bottoms | 3 | 3/8" × 15 3/4" × 48" | Plywood, 1/4" or 1/2" thick, 4x4 ft sheet | ☐ |
| Shelf supports | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 33" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf ends | 6 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 15 3/4" | 1x3, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf sides Measure and cut to fit. | 6 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 49 1/2" | 1x3, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 1/4" or 1/2" thick, 4x4 ft sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 6 ft | 6 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2" | 24 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2" | 12 each | ☐ |
| Caster wheels, 2 in, with mounting screws | 4 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Stain or paint (optional) | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw. Materials: Plywood, 1/4" or 1/2" thick, 4x4 ft sheet
Rip the plywood panel into three pieces, each 15-3/4" wide by 48" long, using a table saw or circular saw, cutting one line at a time.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2"
Assemble the legs and shelf supports into two ladder-style end frames using self-tapping screws, or pocket holes if you have a jig.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Hammer. Materials: Plywood, 1/4" or 1/2" thick, 4x4 ft sheet, 1x3, 6 ft, Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build the frame for each shelf from the shelf ends and sides, using nails and glue, screws, or pocket holes. Apply glue to the bottom edges and nail the plywood panel to the bottom.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Wood screws, 2"
Place the shelves inside the ladder frame and screw down through the shelves and into the legs.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Caster wheels, 2 in, with mounting screws
Attach the caster wheels to the base.
Materials: Stain or paint (optional)
Apply stain or paint if desired.