Roll-around plywood cart
Let the wheels do the work with our simple but effective plywood-toting runabout.
Carrying plywood any distance can quickly turn into a wrestling match, but you'll win hands down when you use this mobile storage rack. And building it won't bust your budget either. All you need is plywood, dimensional lumber, casters, and wood screws.
Swiveling casters allow you to turn the cart in any direction and back it up to a wall for space-saving storage. Full 4x8' sheets fit on the front of the rack. Inside the slats, you can store cut-off pieces.
The construction sequence is as follows: Cut out the two end panels (A), and attach them to the end supports (B). Assemble the base (C, D, E, F,), and attach the end panels to that. Complete the rack by attaching the rails (G).
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I built a unit like this several years ago but made it with an A-frame design so plywood panels can be stored on both sides. This keeps it from any danger of tipping. Also, the center area is open rather than closed by the end plywood, so I can place material inside the base, which makes the base even more stable.
1/12/2012 10:21:18 AM Report AbuseI am interested in this design and had the concerns of the posters here. However, I think you could easily solve the "tippiness" issue by extending the base a bit, 4" maybe?. I know that adds to the space used but you would probably be able to store additional smaller pieces of lumber on the extended side.
9/5/2011 09:03:28 AM Report AbuseA base that is deeper will increase stability, but remember moving plywood around (my biggest problem) is the primary goal of it's function
6/17/2011 08:25:57 PM Report AbuseI made this a couple of weeks ago. Noqw all my wood is on it and I can't move it because it weighs too much. Well, not all my wood I still have some that wouldn't fit, but the way it is now, I wouldn't put any more on it. And it's a bit unstable on a wooden floor, It has a tendabcy to tip over.......
6/16/2011 04:28:41 PM Report AbuseI built this several years ago and am now building a new one. I wouldn't recommend it if your plan is to use it for storage. It doesn't hold enough to be useful and if you put to much on it then its a safety hazard due to easy tip. If you have enough shop room that you just need something to transport plywood with then go for it.
6/16/2011 10:07:14 AM Report Abuse