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A rolling storage box topped with a velcro-attached upholstered cushion — a plywood-and-1x12 cube with foam and fabric on top, so the storage compartment stays fully accessible.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 16 1/2" | 1x12 project panel, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Box front/back | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 18" | 1x12 project panel, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Box top and bottom | 2 | 3/4" × 18" × 18" | 3/4" project panel, 18 in x 18 in (top and bottom) | ☐ |
| Upholstered top panel | 1 | 3/4" × 16" × 16" | 3/4" plywood scrap, 16 in x 16 in | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12 project panel, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 3/4" project panel, 18 in x 18 in (top and bottom) | 2 each | ☐ |
| 3/4" plywood scrap, 16 in x 16 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| Foam, 2 in thick, 16 in x 16 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| Upholstery fabric, 24 in x 24 in minimum, batting recommended if thin | 1 each | ☐ |
| Industrial strength velcro | 2 ft | ☐ |
| Staples, 5/8" and 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Caster wheels, 2 in, two locking | 4 each | ☐ |
| Screws, 3/4", to fit casters if not supplied | 16 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
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: 1x12 project panel, 6 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Build the box sides and front/back into a square frame using 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Staple Gun. Materials: 3/4" project panel, 18 in x 18 in (top and bottom), Staples, 5/8" and 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the bottom panel with nails or staples and wood glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Caster wheels, 2 in, two locking, Screws, 3/4", to fit casters if not supplied
Attach caster wheels to the bottom of the box, using at least two locking casters if the stool will double as a step stool.
Tools: Staple Gun. Materials: Foam, 2 in thick, 16 in x 16 in, Upholstery fabric, 24 in x 24 in minimum, batting recommended if thin, Industrial strength velcro, Staples, 5/8" and 1-1/4"
Wrap the foam and fabric around the 3/4" plywood top panel, stapling the fabric underneath. Attach the upholstered top panel to the box top with industrial strength velcro.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander
Sand any exposed wood surfaces before upholstering, and finish the box exterior as desired.