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A rolling wood crate with slatted sides and drilled-and-sawn handles — pallet-wood style, built with caster wheels for moving firewood, toys, or garden supplies.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ends Drill and jigsaw a hand-hold slot in each. | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 11 1/2" | Pine 1x12 | ☐ |
| Bottom boards | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 18" | Pine 1x6 | ☐ |
| Side slats | 6 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 18" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x12, 2 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x6, 3 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2" self-tapping star-bit screws | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Caster wheels with 3/4" screws | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set
If you're using reclaimed pallet boards, pull them from the pallet first. Otherwise cut all your boards to size. Drill holes in the ends of the 1x6 bottom boards, two per end, with a countersink bit.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x12, 2 ft, Pine, 1x6, 3 ft, 2" self-tapping star-bit screws, Wood glue
Insert screws into the predrilled holes and apply glue to the joint, then screw the bottom boards to the end pieces, keeping the outside edges flush.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x4, 6 ft, Wood glue
Apply glue to the edges of the bottom and ends — but keep glue out of the gaps between where the side slats will sit, since squeeze-out there won't take stain and will leave a visible blotch. Nail the side slats on with 2" nails and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Jigsaw. Materials: Pine, 1x12, 2 ft
Mark the handle locations on the ends. Drill holes with a 1-1/2" spade or hole saw bit centered on your marks, then cut between the two holes with a jigsaw to open up a full hand-hold slot.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Caster wheels with 3/4" screws
Attach the caster wheels to the base with the included 3/4" screws.