DIY Workshop Upgrade: Building a 2x4 Flip Cart

I have quite a few heavy tools in my "shop", and they are HEAVY
So instead of spending $50 to go to the chiropractor took get some work done this this week, I'll spend that on woodworking , and started making a flip cart!
Every flip cart I looked up was made of plywood, Sure it would be stronger and look nicer.... but I only have 50 bucks, So 2x4's it is!
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[@Boehmrunner1]

I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed your humour, plus building a piece in the same way that I plan to build mine. Well done!

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Appreciate it! and yeah, it was a solid build, still have it and use it almost for every project.

[@andrewdavis3176]

I just found this video and your channel and I am f***n here for it bro. Love it! Keep it up. Nice mix of ASMR and humor

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Thanks!!! ASMR is not on the list of things I thought would be complimented on, sweet

[@davidjefferds8532]

This is great!

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Still use it almost every wood working project!

[@garymarston5338]

Great video. I like the humor, and the fact that you are truly a small shop woodworker (your shop looks like my shop, yes I have a table top bench too). Hope to see more projects.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

yes, It is BARELY a 1 car garage. had my old jeep in there, and barely had enough room to open the doors on both sides. Appreciate the comment!

[@jessicachambers3976]

Dude... hands down the most REAL video I've watched since trying to find my build for my flip top. You effing rock and I'm subscribed!!

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Thank you, best of luck with it. Was definitely fun having it come together, and it is WORTH it, I still use it and am glad I have it and don't have to move a planer and secure it down every time

[@kimmiles9147]

Love your sense of humor. That work table in background is a repurposed dining table … looks like something I would do. Hubby laughs at me (waste not, want not) 😏. Thrifty cause woods expensive. Was looking for a 2x4 flip top, glad I found this. Awesome!

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Thats exactly what this table was made from me and my wife got married and had extra "stuff" so instead of throwing out one of the tables... why not turn it into a workbench?!?! We both hate waste, and yes, wood can be so friggen expensive!

[@CaddoCreekWoodworks]

Couldn't stand it. You were at 699 so I had to subscribe! Loved the cart build, I need one too and I was cracking up at your dramatic re-enactment! Well done!😂

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Thanks for the sub! Glad you enjoyed the reenactment. was a last minute addition I just deciced to do because it amused me

[@dannybaker2763]

Nice build, much more reasonably pricedthan a lot of the other versions floating about. Love the humour.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Thanks! Yeah been wanting one for a while, and decided I would wait until I had enough scrap plywood.... and never did, that stuff is expensive!

[@dannybaker2763]

@@thewannabecraftsman, sure is. I am yet to get started on ANY of my projects due to ridiculous prices.

[@steveparkes1266]

Hello from the uk, enjoyed the vlog and especially the in-depth look at how to connect two 2x4’s 😅 brilliant ! Look forward to seeing what you make next. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Hehe, Thanks Steve! I figured people wouldn't want to miss out on that thrilling action. Still sad the footage of it went missing :/

[@bruceberry5331]

Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thank you.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BobMcKinley]

Finally, something I can actually do.. lol Seriously though, thanks for sharing, I'm going to give this design a shot!

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Certainly, Thats why I built it, its c=something I can do in my tiny shop with my tiny tools :D

[@johnarmstrong463]

Great video, love your sense of humor. This build sure seems to make a lot more sense to me than some of the others I have watched. I really like the cost factor also. Thanks for sharing.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kylerowe5306]

Man, if plans exist for this I would actually buy them. Love your style. Look forward to watching more videos from you.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Much appreciated! Just finishing up another 2x4 shop build, so keep an eye out for it. And I feel ya, I have gotten emails about plans for this... I just made them up as I went essentially.

[@oakenarm]

DUDE! apparently the U tube algorithm had a brain fart and promoted your vid up in my watch list over all those fancy-smancy "pro" tubies. And I am sooo glad it did. It felt like I was watching myself in the shop (creepy. maybe.). Seriously I enjoyed the video and the idea of NOT spending a ton of cash on a shop cart that does nothing except hold a tool. Much rather spend that moolah on important stuff like building nice things or beer. Now a subscriber I will be watching you... er I mean watching all your other videos 🙂Thank you.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

hahaha, that's high praise as far as I am concerned, thanks! and yeah, please do, you can just ask my wife, I love being watche- excuse me, making videos.

[@toddkellett9068]

Nice build and love the coffee mug , looks like it's a royalty mug for a king.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

It is! Got it for my drinking mug for my medieval inspired/themed/lightly flavored work desk

[@MichaelGilbert-cb5yq]

Love the video! Other folk drive me crazy using a square with a nail gun to assemble 2 pieces of wood! Gonna try your design with a few exceptions love the music also!

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Thanks! And do it, super simple and cheap!

[@captainmike8359]

Great Job!!

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@robertmorris9998]

Bahahaha love the dramatization clip, especially the Vanna White moment… Great video, and I am going to make this cart!

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Definitely should, IT has been a life saver- Not having to lug out and put away a 80+ pound piece of equipment every time I want to use it has been a LIFE SAVER

[@byronglass882]

Good design, I may try your ideas; but really enjoyed your presentation. Keep posting.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Thank you! Just finishing up the editing for a project I failed multiple times working on, so if you like feeling good about yourself, might be worth a watch, haha.

[@ahmed629]

Love the laser cats back ground

[@thewannabecraftsman]

saw them online when I was looking for a chep way to cover shelves from sawdust HAD to have them

[@sleavem1]

Came for the build, stayed for the self deprecating jokes. Very relatable video. Keep them coming.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@turbodarryl]

I love it, about to get started on one just like it, thanks for sharing 😊

[@thewannabecraftsman]

nice, best of luck. Tip I had to learn the hard way for this... be smart about how you are going to feed the cord through the pipe. I didn't plan it beforehand, and it doesn't show, but that task took me many many tries and hours to do such a simple thing because of the stiffness of the cord and the small passage it has to make a ninety degree turn in.

[@rickykraus7450]

I’m going to make one just like yours also. But instead of using a single pipe I’ll use 2 pipes a T and screw them together. Will be easier to put the cord in.

[@pathardage1880]

yep; I get it. thanks.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Yay

[@lizarivera7741]

You are funny.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

I'll take it, Thanks!

[@t.h.lanyards2850]

I have a couple of dumb questions, I apologize in advance. #1. Are those 1xs you used for the tops? #2 what diameter pipe did you use?

[@thewannabecraftsman]

the entire build is from 2x4s, the first few shots you can see me ripping down the 2x4s in half to get two 3/4" boards which is what they are made of. 1" diameter pipe if memory serves, and i wish I got 1.5. Took me FOREVER to get the wire through the hole in the pipe, was to rigid of a wire, and too sharp of a turn.

[@johncbrownmd]

Great video. Subscribed thumbs up and saved for later

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kendehaas668]

Nice design, I like the basic simplicity of it. I hope to see more from you. After a few months, how does it perform for your needs ?

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Still works like a charm, had to remove the planer from it to repair it when making that MTG card sleeve, and was slightly worried about reinstalling it, maybe the threaded inserts/ t nut or whatever its called would fall into the cavity or get pushed in as I tried to re install the bolts mounting it to the wood. went without a hitch though. Still use it weekly at the least

[@toothlesschunk1005]

Great video! You did a nice job of classin up some 2x4s. did you bolt the planer thru the top or use lag screws into the wood?

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Bolted it through the top, so I can take it ok for maintenance if needed.

[@Steve-ht3ry]

Nice! Your 47th subscriber.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

WOOT!! Sadly we were only giving away prizes to the 48th subscriber. No jet ski for you.

[@aaronneira9355]

Don’t be afraid to ask for a discount, especially if you find a piece that has a chunk missing out of it. I found a piece that had a section that was messed up along the edge. Asked for manager and boom 30% discount. Still not cheap but every bit counts.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Ima be real with you.... I am not entirely sure what you are talking about, and if I am being honest. I am way too lazy to rewatch the video to figure it out :D I'll take the tip though, it does indeed never hurt to ask.

[@aaronneira9355]

I was referring to your initial comments about the crazy prices for plywood that are being used for these carts. I had found a piece of plywood I needed for a different project that had a defect and I asked the manager of the big box store and got a 30% discount. I'm getting ready to make one of these for my Jointer and my planer and I'll be using 2x4's to try and keep the price reasonable. @@thewannabecraftsman

[@earlhiser2341]

cool very sturdy

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Thanks, and it actually is. I've used it as a step stool ONCE when I was in a hurry, and I'm a cool 260 lbs

[@AlexRodriguez-do9jx]

Plywood is expensive if you get it from a large retailer. You just gotta be smart about out how you get it. I built one of these out of a 8'x4' 3/4" sheet I got from OfferUp for like 20$

[@thewannabecraftsman]

I'll have to take a look at offer up- never considered that for building materials.

[@AlexRodriguez-do9jx]

@@thewannabecraftsman yeah it's basically a mobile craigslist. Sometimes people just want to get rid of stuff. I find wood on there all the time for free or for significant markdowns. Def worth checking out

[@papajm1]

Do you have the measurements for this flip top. Would appreciate

[@thewannabecraftsman]

No, sorry, I kinda built it on the fly making up the measurements as I went

[@danahopkins4090]

PLEASE use a push stick with your table saw! 9 fingers is a good look for Frodo, but not in real life.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

:D i do use push sticks...occasionally if its close to the blade I definitely do, probably something I should get better at

[@ronwallerich9469]

The only problem I see is you didn't show removing your assortment of beer cans .Lol Like your design and cost factor.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Thanks, yeah I am surprised it was that cheap and it still functions perfectly. I honestly expected it to fall apart, had to remove the Planar for cleaning, and everything still fits and works perfectly!

[@3frogltd987]

Nice build, great to see an out of the box creative design. This has changed my thinking of how I want to build one. Am confused about the wood used, the two deck pieces are glued up 1-bys (3/4 × 4 ?). You didn't include the cost for them. Regardless nice project.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

those are part of the 2x4s, I ripped the 2x4s down and glued them up to make that. I realize there is no footage of me doing it, this was one of the first videos I filmed, so there were a lot of mistakes in the filming and editing, and was sill learning.

[@rc4995]

how about some dimensoins on the flip cart

[@thewannabecraftsman]

I can give measurements taken after, but no plans sadly- I just winged it.

[@Hambone4life]

I really would like to know a dimensions list. I wanna build this rn

[@edwardcox4225]

How Do I Get Complete Plans?

[@thewannabecraftsman]

I made up the plans as I went along Don't have formal plans for this sadly. Enough people are asking I may make plans for it sometime though

[@icekohl]

I'd love to try this, got any sketches or plans? Sub #52, good luck in your YT journey!

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Thanks! and I dont have plans, I jus threw together some 2x4s after making measurements and doing some math on a white board.

[@amythinks]

Big question….where do you find a chiro for 50 bucks?

[@thewannabecraftsman]

hahaha you got me, its actually $55

[@mellymel1100]

are there printed plans?

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Unfortunately no, I just started cutting with an idea in my head

[@bastardosborrachos]

Hey. This is one of the best flip top builds I've seen. Did you cut holes in the pipe to pull the wires through?

[@bastardosborrachos]

I looked at your other videos and you're a nerd! BOTH of my Pathfinder games this week got cancelled.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Yes I did, cut a hole into one side right in the middle of the pipe. Lost a decent amount of footage on this build, drilling that hole being among them.