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Pocket Holes and Cutting Tools: Sheet Goods Cart Pocket Holes and Cutting Tools: Sheet Goods Cart From "DIY Tools & Techniques" episode DIT-244

In this segment, host David Thiel explains how to make a sheet goods cart that will help you move big sheets of plywood or drywall.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

The sheet goods cart has several features, including a kickstand (figure A) to steady the cart when it's not moving. It has a handle attached to the back of a large sheet of 3/4 inch plywood to control the cart when pushing. It also has two fixed caster that work like a skate. A wooden lip (figure B) keeps the sheet goods from sliding off the front of the cart.

Building a sheet goods cart:

1. Use four through bolts to attach each of the two fixed casters to the bottom piece of the cart. Don't use swivel casters, they will make the cart difficult to maneuver. Use hard rubber casters to help you slide the cart when you need to turn.

2. Screw on the lip. The lip shouldn't be larger than 3/4 inch.

3. Mount the bottom piece to the plywood back. The 3/4 inch sheet of plywood should be cut to a size small enough to handle, but large enough to support sheet goods.

4. Build the kickstand mount. Make an L-shaped stop out of wood, then attach a door hinge to the back (figure C).

   Note: make sure to use screws long enough to secure the hinge.

5. Attach the kickstand post to the L-shaped stop using two or more brackets (figure D). The post should be tight against the lip of the stop because that's where the downward pressure of the cart will be focused.

6. Attach the kickstand mount to the back of the plywood.

7. Screw the handle in place.

Resources:

Ridgid Drill
Phone: 800-4RIDGID
www.ridgid.com