How to Build a Kitchen Cart (page 1 of 2)
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Here's How To Build It:
- Step 1: Cut Legs current page
- Step 2: Position Legs on Plywood current page
- Step 3: Cut Supports for Legs current page
- Step 4: Reinforce Legs current page
- Step 5: Attach Supports to Legs current page
- Step 6: Fasten Legs to Plywood current page
- Step 7: Attach Casters to Legs page 2
- Step 8: Add Center Support page 2
- Step 9: Cut and Attach Slats page 2
- Step 10: Affix Cutting Surface page 2
- Step 11: Frame Cutting Surface page 2
- Step 12: Finish Cart page 2
Step 1: Cut Legs
Take the 4x4 cedar posts and use a miter saw to cut them into four 29-inch pieces. These will be the four legs of the cart.
Step 2: Position Legs on Plywood
Grab the piece of 1/2” thick plywood to act as the top of your cart and position the legs 1-1/2” in from each side. Trace the legs onto the plywood, so you know where to position them later.
Step 3: Cut Supports for Legs
Measure and cut for supports to go between all four legs out of 2x2 cedar posts. These will be installed later.
Step 4: Reinforce Legs
Using the plank of cedar decking material, rip and cut the board down (Image 1), mitering the edges so that four pieces wrap the base of your legs, adding bulk so the cart won’t tip over (Image 2). Affix with glue and nails (Image 3).
Step 5: Attach Supports to Legs
Screw the supports into the legs, countersinking the screws into each leg. Make sure to stagger the supports, so that the screws for each support don’t hit one another.
Step 6: Fasten Legs to Plywood
Attach the legs to the plywood top with 5/8” coated screws.
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