Mobile Plywood & Lumber Storage Cart | Only 1 Sheet Of Plywood!

[@MakerGray]

Find build plans for this cart here! bit.ly/2YXG60C And find more Workshop Projects here: bit.ly/40fW7tZ Thanks for watching!

[@timlist4173]

I got the plans. Built it this past week, very nice. I bought too much plywood because it was birch and was labeled as clearance at $32 a sheet. I needed one for this project, but at that price I got three. The fun continues.

[@BigPunisher-hl2th]

Nice! That’s a steal at that price!

[@BearLeeAlive]

I really like this nice simple design. I built it and did add two brackets towards the rear out at each end near the top and put a removable 3/4" ply bar across. This bar is the same distance out as the bottom cleat. This stops tip over of taller sheets. I also plan to add a small bin, probably on the right near the top for a bunch of those wee pieces I'm sure I need sometime. 🙂 When I need to drill through with a Forstner bit I first drill half way or so and then drill real small pilot hole in the center of this hole. This gives me an exact center to use the Forstner bit from the other side. The big advantage is that the first hole does not have to be watched carefully to stop it from drilling right through.

[@SpideyScott72]

Nice cart for small woodshops, I have a 10x20ft shop and floor space is definitely at a premium and this doesn't take up a huge footprint! Thanks for the video!

[@MakerGray]

I agree! Thanks so much :)

[@romeoC9968]

I ended up making this today...Used scrap wood to make a cart to store other left overs. Love the small footprint of this one, great design thanks!

[@MakerGray]

That's wonderful! Thanks so much and enjoy!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

This is a great little cart. Much easier looking build than some others that I saw. And it looks nice.

[@MakerGray]

So glad you like it! Thanks!

[@MatthewEncina]

The use of dowels is pretty genius. Thanks for sharing!

[@MakerGray]

They’re so handy! Thanks for watching :)

[@gigemags1991]

Simple design and look like it works great. This is exactly what I was looking for in my small shop.

[@seejanedrill]

Nice! I love this project.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much Leah!! Huge compliment coming from you! 😄🙏🏼

[@parkerdietrick1502]

Little tip if you have a piece of scrap wood you can clamp that on the back of where your drilling and then you can make the hole in one cut instead of having to flip the board over

[@MakerGray]

Thanks for the tip!

[@coreyghayes]

Well done. I like the small size that is not only built from one sheet of ply but also is large enough to hold full sheets plus lots of scraps and cut offs. I now have a project for this Saturday.

[@MakerGray]

Thanks! This build has been one of the best upgrades for my shop. Glad to hear you're going to build it too.

[@qmoonwalker3847]

Ok....I did a search and watched A LOT of videos for smaller scrap wood storage solutions. Just stumbled across yours.....BINGO!!!! This is the one I shall build. I have a garage with a lot of stuff so need to keep things compact. I like how the back portion will allow longer pieces of plywood lay flat (longer than cart). This is a safer way to store them rather than standing them long way up. Also like how its open in the front all the way down so you can see everything you have. Other carts I've found are closed in the front with plywood. Recently retired and don't have all the tools you do. Do not have the fancy pocket hold jig but its on my list. Figure I can rabbit, glue an screw from ends. May check harbor freight to see if I can get a better cost on the casters....but I like the idea of 4" casters. I may think about building without the 2x4's at the bottom...I'll try assembling see how sturdy it is without. I'm also on the lookout for a worktable ideas that can double as off feed table for my table saw. I don't want to buy one...want to build one (the journey of most of the fun). That may be an idea for one of your next video projects? Thanks so much for this great idea....I am now a subscriber!

[@MakerGray]

Yay! I'm so glad you found this helpful! Yes, the building journey is so much fun. Enjoy building your new storage cart and I'll keep that out feed idea in mind. Thanks for following along!

[@qmoonwalker3847]

Just bought the plans:)

[@elwood212]

AWSOME nice little one that will fit into my Daisy shed. You could screw some baskets on the ends for wood blocks and shims. Nicely done!

[@MakerGray]

Thanks! Great idea about the baskets

[@curtdrahn8522]

nice job, I am looking for ideas for a lumber cart that I can use for a lot of smaller pieces of highly prized lumber from trees I harvested. Your cart had some ideas I can use. I will make a suggestion regarding forestner bits to avoid the blow through. Try using a small drill, 3/32 or such to drill through as a center hole/mark. Then it is easier to drill from the back side with a bit more wood to work with. If you need to make sure of a location, you can use a center marking guide, mark the center of say a 1" hole. Mine has a lot of inside and outside circles, the outside has a center hole to mark the center.

[@mikeforster8798]

Making this great little cart this week. Thanks for the idea and great video. I like how simple yet effective it is.

[@MakerGray]

I'm so glad to hear it! Thanks and enjoy it!

[@cindymillford1705]

I love the glue brush... ❤️ This is AWESOME!! I love the step by step. Someday...

[@MakerGray]

Glue Brush 😂 Thanks Cindy!! With your skills, you can build anything!

[@stephen1137]

This is the direction I'm going to go. I built an 8' long base last night. This morning I decided that it would be too big and I cut it in half. Then I made two A frames. Then I decided that the A frame approach for these two much smaller carts would not work either. Your design here is better. Thanks.

[@MakerGray]

That's great to hear! This cart has proven to be so helpful, and a great size. Thanks for watching!

[@MrSchleprock34]

great project! i love it. i'm moving, but this will be the first project when i get to my new shop!

[@MakerGray]

That’s great!! It really is such a great shop project!

[@raulsoto2088]

Me encantó, te descubrí.. Lindo trabajo, veré todos tus videos, eres una mujer muy wapa, un abrazo desde Chile 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@MakerGray]

Muchas gracias Raul!

[@iainf6]

Great job Erin, excellent use of a sheet of ply...

[@MakerGray]

Thanks Iain!

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

Such a great project and video as always! I really like using the clamps as a temporary way of holding a vertical piece - that is definitely going to make future Ethan's life a lot easier haha

[@MakerGray]

Haha yay! Isn't that a great tip? Thanks so much Ethan :)

[@jimmcnett]

Really nice. That is a great option for a small wood storage solution.

[@MakerGray]

Thanks!

[@AndyDeMeyer]

Great build! If it was available in metric I would buy the plans

[@billyhooks99]

Great video Erin I love this design so I bought the plans and was disappointed that the hand hold cutouts and the dowel rod holes were not included. This will definitely be going in my shop.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much! I did a collab with Pink Soul Studios, who made the plans for this build. I'll pass your comment on to her. Enjoy the cart!

[@billyhooks99]

Last weekend I built one minus the hand holds and dowels. Where can I post a photo for you.

[@MakerGray]

@@billyhooks99 I'd love to see it! You can DM me on Instagram @makergray or you can email me at erin at makergray dot com. Thank you!

[@nospin1394]

Found your channel when April Wilkerson mentioned you. Now a fan, I hope much success comes your way.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much! Welcome!

[@flyty2134]

Nice video that’s good project thanks for sharing God bless you and yours.

[@catgynt9148]

Very nice organizer. Great idea and execution.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you!

[@mikecurtin9831]

Thanks to you and Alma. This design looks to be very sturdy and just the right size. Now I'm subscribed, liked, and commented.

[@mikecurtin9831]

And thanks for paying enough attention to the sound that I could understand what you were saying.

[@MakerGray]

Awesome! Thank you Mike!

[@lisaalbrecht7900]

Thanks for the great video! This is exactly what I need and the size that I need. I went over and purchased the plans. Thank you!

[@MakerGray]

That's great! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@viznu]

This is a very good plan!. Looks nice. BTW, whats the size of caster wheel? 3 inches?

[@agleiber]

This is an excellently made tutorial, got a follower!

[@MakerGray]

So glad it was helpful! Thanks and welcome!

[@natekovach9652]

This was really helpful! I plan to purchase the plan. Would I be able to make all of the cuts mentioned with a Jig-Saw? Also, in the plan do you include the other items you use (such as the wheels)?

[@MakerGray]

Thanks! I'd recommend a circular saw at least, but yes I believe you could use a jig saw. Alma from Pink Soul Studios created the plans and I don't think that she included the wheels, etc (just the tools). However, they are all linked in the description of this video. Thanks again!

[@MOSTAFA131160]

it is really amazing storage cart. thank you.

[@MakerGray]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching

[@jacobcreech4382]

I appreciate you pointing out your mistakes - makes me feel like even more advanced people don’t get things done perfectly! What’s the max size of ply you could fit on this? Thanks!

[@MakerGray]

Thats great to hear! Alma, who created the plans for this build, currently has (6) 3/4" 8' sheets on her same cart. You can store full sheets with no problem. Thanks for watching!

[@jayritchie1740]

Nice, going to make this!

[@MakerGray]

Thanks! Great to hear!

[@pinksoulstudios]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO! Not because I’m in it, although maybe that’s a little bit of the reason. 💘

[@MakerGray]

😃 Yay for our collab!

[@waynemiller6070]

Nice cart. Thanks

[@MakerGray]

Thanks for watching!

[@albertlombus3918]

Great job lady

[@MakerGray]

Thanks!

[@marksexton9827]

Great job, enjoy wat your vids, look forward to more.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much!

[@99trampis]

Great plans! Love the simplicity of it. I've been researching wood cart plans for a while and I like this one best. Purchased and subbed! Thanks~

[@MakerGray]

Ah thanks so much!! 😄

[@Bscott-390]

Great job.

[@MakerGray]

Thanks!

[@TheJaymzie62]

Great build. One question-is glue really necessary with pocket hole joinery?

[@MakerGray]

It's just double strength. The glue is actually stronger than the pocket holes (which hold the boards in place while the glue dries). But pocket holes alone are fine! Especially if you ever want to take the cart apart. Thanks!

[@andreacsnell]

Do you know how much weight a construction like this can support?

[@MrMonero]

Awesome 👏🏼

[@retiredatforty]

Fantastic video. Subscribed!

[@MakerGray]

Thanks so much! And welcome!

[@ForvoQuizlet]

What would be the best way to prevent fall-away on the sheet goods side?

[@MakerGray]

I've seen some people use a ratchet strap (or strap of any kind) to prevent the sheets from falling

[@ellieboa]

great project!

[@MakerGray]

Thank you for watching!

[@hammerhands58]

I built a much larger cart but when loaded it is so heavy I can hardly move it. I like this smaller design much better. I think I will build your version to offload some of my larger cart onto.

[@MakerGray]

Great idea! I agree, this smaller cart is very manageable. Thank you so much for watching!

[@carmenquiralta3617]

Hi, I purchased the plans for the cart. I am new at woodworking and wonder what size pocket holes I need? I could’t find the size in the plans other than “lot’s of pocket hole screws”. Thank you

[@MakerGray]

Hi there! I did not make the build plans for this project (Alma at Pink Soul Studios did). I don't remember which sizes I used but you can easily find out with this chart: learn.kregtool.com/learn/how-to-select-right-pocket-hole-screw/ or also this one here www.kregtool.com/screw-selector Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@user-jn1ns5cp9m]

Super!

[@shawnkirsch]

Way better than mine!!! 💯

[@MakerGray]

Doubtful 😉😄

[@bipin_here_]

This cute lady is soo wise . Sooo cooool to watch these .

[@starrsy]

Thanks!

[@MakerGray]

Thank you Starr! I super appreciate it! 🙏🏼

[@samleslie8457]

First off great video tutorial. I have only just started wood working, aren’t the pocket holes meant to be on the outside of the support pieces pointing in, rather than inside pointing out which would have less strength?

[@user-jn1ns5cp9m]

You are beautiful and clever!

[@marcosa.catena6414]

🙌🏻

[@allenbrown1907]

This looks like exactly what I need to organise the mess in the corner of my shop, thanks. You don't mention any sizes in the video - fair enough as I guess you are selling the plans, but can you at least give overall dimensions width, length, and height to help decide if it is going to work for me.

[@MakerGray]

Happy to! It is 18" deep, 4' wide and 39" tall with the casters. Thanks!

[@allenbrown1907]

@@MakerGray thanks :)

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

1st Comment 😃

[@MakerGray]

Yes!! Haha. Thanks for watching!!

[@fyremonte]

Nicely done!

[@fyremonte]

Looks like it was fun to build

[@MakerGray]

So fun! Thanks for watching!