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A genuinely small rolling prep cart with a hinged door hiding a built-in trash bin and a slatted lower shelf — a compact plywood-and-2x2 build sized for tight kitchens.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 32 3/4" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side trim | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15 3/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side panels | 2 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 24" | 3/4" plywood or MDF project panel, 24 in x 48 in | ☐ |
| Tie-in trim | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Door/drawer trim | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 16 1/2" | 3/4" plywood or MDF project panel, 24 in x 48 in | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf outside trim, panel sides | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15 3/4" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf outside trim, drawer sides | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf slats | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 18" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top drawer | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 16 1/4" | 1x6, 16.25 in | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards | 6 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 20 1/4" | 1x4, 12 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood or MDF project panel, 24 in x 48 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 16.25 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 12 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Material for door/drawer, 1x3 frame and 1/4" plywood panel | 1 each | ☐ |
| Hinges | 3 set | ☐ |
| Magnetic clasps | 3 each | ☐ |
| Knobs and pull | 3 each | ☐ |
| Caster wheels, 2 in, on bolts | 4 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 80 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 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. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, 1x2, 8 ft
Build two end frames from the legs and side trim. Joining the trim to the legs first isn't structurally required, just keeps the joint snug — attach the plywood first if you'd rather nail the trim on after.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood or MDF project panel, 24 in x 48 in, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Drill 3/4" pocket holes on the sides and tops of the plywood side panels on the inside. Attach to the 2x2 legs, and nail and glue to the 1x2 trim pieces.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Material for door/drawer, 1x3 frame and 1/4" plywood panel, Hinges
If using a hinge-down drawer face and you don't have a right-angle drill, attach it now before further assembly.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Wood glue
Attach trim pieces to the side panels to tie the project together, using glue at all joints.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood or MDF project panel, 24 in x 48 in, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Drill 3/4" pocket holes around all four sides of the bottom plywood piece. Attach with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and glue.
Build doors and drawers to fit the actual openings, leaving an 1/8" gap around all sides as a starting point but measuring your actual hinges first, since butt hinges can require closer to 1/4".
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, 1x4, 12 ft
Attach the tabletop boards on top, and the bottom shelf slats and trim below.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Knobs and pull, Caster wheels, 2 in, on bolts, Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Attach knobs and pulls to doors/drawer. Attach caster wheels to the base. Sand and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.