How to Build a Utility Cart | This Old House

[@tmq1384]

Such respect for a man who can take a 4x8 sheet of plywood and make an amazing cart. Awesome work.

[@jmad318]

Matthew Pilarski *caht 😉

[@obviousness8113]

When Tommy said, "It's not going anywhere" at the end... That was perfect.

[@danbytp]

I'm a amateur and hobbyist.I watch these videos so I can build it right the 1st or 2nd time without cutting off body parts or gouging out my eyes.I use the same Kreg jigs and hand tools that they use as I can afford them. It works out soooo much better than when I started out in the hobby.They age great mentors to me and alot of other people as well.Will be watching for alot more projects.😁

[@TJsVette]

Or maybe run the bolts through the top and secure from the bottom? Either way beats what I can do lol.

[@chriswilson9230]

The master makes it look effortless. But Kevin truly has the best job working with all of the masters.

[@punkrockviking]

I love these guys because they make everything seem so accessible and doable. But at the same time they are pros and pull out the festool brand tools, lol

[@wornout3499]

i had a workmate who added a paper towel holder for shop towels and a electrical power stip to our work cart very useful.

[@markdavidson1844]

Is there a cut list for this project? I didn't hear mention of the width of the legs and side pieces.

[@gpslightlock1422]

These guys have every tool on the planet. I want to see a circular saw (or worm saw) where a man can cut 4' in one shot. Somebody will make it one day soon.

[@RetiredTony]

PERFECT! FOUND MY NEXT PROJECT TO BUILD. THANKS GUYS!

[@jaskaranmattu905]

I need one like this to carry my tools rather than taking big tool box. great job. Thanks

[@nuratdinsuleyman]

TOMMY IS THE ONE,AND ONLY ,GREAT MASTER !!!🤙☝️👋

[@magreger]

Have you ever just learned something existed and then suddenly see it everywhere? That just happened to me with pocket screws. Literally just learned about them a few weeks ago and now can't stop seeing them.

[@paulco4145]

Tom sure knows what he is doing, he's a joy to watch!

[@SachiWI]

This Old House Who in their right mind would thumb down any video with #TomSilva in it? He is the VERY BEST home builder in the United States if not the world. #Trolls are everywhere

[@RandallFlaggNY]

They're insidious!

[@WirelessHotShot]

Never thought I'd see Tom Silva and trolls in the same sentence. Very accurate comment though!

[@milkman69x]

Sachi In Wisconsin Id say they were holding their IPads upside down

[@BNM0826]

Tommy is the best! So much knowledge there.

[@eddieespinosa8743]

I was raised with this old house, they are the how to masters, easy to understand and easy to follow. Sure there are other ways to do what they do but their way is easy for anyone to follow.

[@alyssanicole8559]

Eddie Espinosa I grew up watching this show too.. are you from Massachusetts as well?

[@jamesclifford3222]

Norm and Bob are the true masters.

[@5tonyvvvv]

Tommy has FUckin Balls of Steel

[@williampatterson4507]

People that comment cheaper to go buy one miss the whole point😢

[@francesluck6597]

I think that cart is just cool, nice to see two guys dovetailing together on a project. Like it!

[@henrydeyoung7689]

Remember Jim, corn grows just as good on crooked rows. 😊😊😊😊😊 When the corn is chest high no one can tell. I was really impressed at the very beginning of the video when Ken stepped over the shaves, instead of you trying to push him back over you just said, “ let’s try that again”. It worked perfectly the next time. That’s what good teachers do. Instead of constantly correcting, they say “let’s try that again“ By the way, I’ve tried several times to figure out how to spell shaves. I have tried the Internet, no luck. I can’t spell it close enough to get a correct spelling either. HELP.

[@joshb5036]

Just made one but with three shelves. 24" x 36." 3/4" ACX birch ply. Its a beast.But four spinning casters makes it glide along. I also used a 1 1/4" dowel. Feels more solid in the hand

[@bigfootmobilesystems8981]

Nice little cart but the rigid wheels should be either swivel or on the opposite side of the handle for best control leverage. With such a small area this cart is in the need for rigid wheels is not necessary. The ability to spin the cart in small areas is needed.

[@shenkers]

I wanted to say the same thing about the wheels placement. Fortunately those wheels can be swapped very easily for everyones needs. Other than that good and easy to make cart :)

[@salmonline]

6 pocket screws, glue AND brad nails...In one leg... Jesus the hardware folks must love you guys....jeeez...

[@salmonline]

plus.. that thing could support the engine block out of an Edsel. Overkill throughout.

[@salmonline]

@@markw3598 Hey, Look... I liked my own comments too. This is fun.

[@passivesolarhousingcoop1903]

Love it and all out of one piece.

[@george5120]

A dolly (trolley) for heavy household appliances is what I would like to see built. I made a dolly for my fridge, so it can be rolled effortlessly without damaging the kitchen floor. But also would like a dolly for my clothes washer and dryer. Dollies that are sold pre-made are sometimes not large enough and never constructed with quality materials. Castors can be expense, btw. Something like $15 apiece for good ones.

[@ShannonRMcKenzie]

Coach bolts at the end ruined it - the drill holes split the ply... Kevin must have done these 😎

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Well made cart for a shop ! Wood carts are so much better than the. Plastic ones. For making modifications to keep them more versatile. In a shop IMO

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Tommy should tell Kevin to keep his mitts off the Festool track...those things don't need anyone holding on to them when cutting. They have a rubber footprint that does just fine

[@-gina1114]

👍 Thank you Tommy and Kevin!

[@lawrenceb4954]

Nice simple build. Would leave out the pocket hole screws but other then that might have to make me one of these. Thanks!

[@kalijasin]

Nice Tom Silva :-)

[@KlunkerRider]

The only change I would have made is that I would added extra plywood squares to the bottom and lag screwed the castors in place so there were no bolt heads sticking through the bottom shelf. Minor quibble otherwise neat little project.

[@TheRealFOSFOR]

Yea.. I would probably put the lag screws the other way around, so the nuts were under the cart.

[@tonym3082]

That’s it I’m building one next weekend!

[@PiitaaDerbez]

Did you build it

[@tylerbug2009]

I think this would be great with slightly larger casters for a mobile tool cart for doing car repairs in the driveway.

[@hudsonriverlee]

Wow. This is exactly what I need for my new job. I happen to have enough 3/4 birch plywood. Well done guys.

[@miketravelsfree]

Was that caster arrangement intentional, or a goof? Seems the cart would be much more easily maneuvered with the swiveling casters at the handle end, rather than as they're installed in the video. Still, it's a good instructional video, especially for its demonstration of the tack and glue method followed by pocket screws. That method is sturdy and simple, great for getting a shop functional with minimal time and expense.

[@andrewford80]

Yeah, it's why we reverse in to parallel Park. Get better manoeuvrability when steering with the rear wheels. Same goes with a forklift. Ah well!

[@simplestatic3751]

You may lose some low speed maneuverability in this configuration, but it makes up for it in high-speed maneuverability. What many people don't realize is that Tom Silva moves twice as fast as a normal person. When filming, they playback his actions at half-speed. This cart is configured for what they call in construction lingo "Silva-speed" .

[@JayBenedictBrown]

If I followed this correctly, the entire weight of the top shelf and its contents is born by the shear strength of the nails and glue where the legs attach to the bottom shelf. Probably fine for how a cart like that will be used, but if they had added a square of plywood under each leg (and also under the bottom shelf), then mounted the casters on that square, the weight would be born by the wood of the legs and those squares.

[@harrykline3998]

+Jay Benedict Brown Hi Jay. At about the 5:20 mark they mentioned putting 4 thin pieces in each of the inside corners of the sides to support the top.

[@MetaView7]

a quick job, but not a perfect design

[@linearone]

Well.. unless you are putting your collection of engine blocks on it it should be fine

[@sirhamalot8651]

I always wanted an UTLITY cart! Dyslexics of the world...UNTIE!

[@Grumpy718]

Good video guys I love it .. I was wondering about how to make an outdoor bar.

[@powdernitz]

made it look so easy

[@deandavey8284]

This is great - Just wondering how one could judge the strength of the cart? Would it hold 500lbs of parts?

[@rawbacon]

I have gotten the 3" casters on sale for $1.99 at HF before and if you have scrap wood laying around then this is about a $10 project if you just use regular screws, nails and glue.

[@abbzitro]

Great job guys...

[@KazmaHD]

big ups to my boy tommy

[@fbimaxtowfor8300]

My 2 year old kitten started to watch this video, and then tried to grab the wood! 🤣

[@hizo64HH]

What really makes this show is their New England accents.

[@alyssanicole8559]

Thanks 😂

[@monstersofthemidway7125]

hizo64HH I am from the Midwest but I lived in Boston for many years back in the 80s & 90s. While there, the locals would always comment about "my" funny accent. ;-D

[@kc360awareness]

@Duke Of Prunes - Cliff Claven. Classic

[@bryanwilliams4620]

Nice cart but I think the swivel casters would be better on the handle end.

[@michaelconvertino8416]

Much better!

[@brokenwave6125]

It makes more sense to put the locking casters on the same side as the handle. Otherwise you have to walk around to the otherside of the cart everytime you want to lock it in place.

[@dalesworld1308]

A small fortune in pocket screws.

[@wolfie196]

Very nice,.

[@charlesford1454]

As usual great stuff.......thanks guys.

[@g.mendoza8138]

Nice👍😀👍

[@robertherrera419]

I may have to do this. Good project.

[@syedismail6390]

Very good video, it is very helpful

[@newyorkerinct2821]

I'm making one too, but with 2 by 3 studs instead.

[@dessertman1181]

These guys are great👍👍👍

[@DavidBishopinc]

Look s very useful. Well done.

[@耿鸿梅]

This is April. I like it.

[@chrismoseler]

Very nice. Is there a list of sizes for the plywood somewhere?

[@llNATEDOGGll]

These guys know their shit

[@dmhutchi]

I'm in the US but I googled the title of this video and found it on the This Old House website.

[@tylerheiney434]

If it was me I wouldn't waste my time with the pocket screws. It's a utility cart it doesn't need to be pretty. Also I'd reverse the carriage bolts so the nut was underneath.

[@jlacson74]

Yep.

[@futureman9347]

@Ronald Trump Or maybe his comment is helpful...

[@jaysgarage2769]

lol. Love how people want to correct a master, experienced carpenter

[@k.j.burson7186]

what is that circular saw thing called//i am a very novice novice/just bought cheap table saw i may not need waht is that saw thang???? where can i get one this dude rocks btw

[@brokenjax]

I think the swivel wheels should be at the back where the handle is. Try rounding a corner with that cart and you'll know what I mean.

[@austinc.8219]

The total cost of the casters were probably twice as much as that sheet of plywood.

[@jasongrady8590]

Ha ha! I was thinking the same thing.

[@romuloremo1817]

Agree only half way.... Harbor Freight's casters are pretty decent quality (I've used them for the past eight years) and half the price!

[@digitalman269]

While you are at Harbor Freight, just go ahead and put that caster money towards their polypropylene cart and call it done.

[@mdavidf]

@@digitalman269 Clearly someone has never even tried HF casters.

[@KevinRay_man]

David Friederick Cleary I think you misinterpreted the guys comment, his knowledge of the specific type of castors available from HF indicates, to me, that he knows his harbor freight products pretty well and was merely suggesting that for around a similar price to castors alone, you could get a decent quality cart from HF already built with said castors etc. internet tends to muddy intent pretty well tho. Have a great day

[@lazaronelson5849]

3:06. “Put the wood in my jig”

[@eln74]

Excellent, tnx for sharing it!!

[@ghostdog662]

He must get paid per pocket screw used. Holee shit what is that thing going to support?

[@lapislazuli455]

Great project!

[@jaysonchilds4676]

wheel placement and putting the carriage bolts facing up bothered me.

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Great project.

[@jjbenz9633]

Angie Overton Your hot..

[@evallyntc3164]

@@jjbenz9633 calm down kid

[@williamwinder3466]

Lets say you spend 30 on the plywood. 5 each for the casters, 2 or 3 for the handle, and a hand full of screws. I got a utility cart form a hardware store. It cost less than 50 bucks, it was made of metal, and took 5 minutes to put together. All in all though its a good project.

[@MAGAMAN]

And you will be buying another one in a couple years after the cheap Chinese crap falls apart.

[@751815218]

In my case, I always feel great satisfaction when I do and finish a project that I'm sure the techniques used are the best, it is strong, i chose a good quality materials and there is no doubt it will last for a loooooong period of excellent service and at last but not least... I made it!! Blessings and a big hug from Puerto Rico for all of you!!

[@highwaystar8773]

No way the casters are costing $5.00; try more like $12.00 to $15.00

[@romuloremo1817]

25 to 30 plus tax and shipping if you buy from the awesome hardware catalogue from north of the border.

[@LaughingBearGames]

If you don't have the materials already. If you have a shop with leftover material this is an easy project since it's smaller.

[@dericanslum1696]

..."so Tommy I've cut all the blah blah blah"...sure you did buddy...sure you did...

[@danserrano2251]

jajaja I said the same thing

[@simonlawrence5826]

Daniel Serrano

[@paulhawkins3763]

Bumped into Kevin at the airport, he's a prick.

[@austinstephenson9745]

@@paulhawkins3763 Really?

[@joefraser776]

Z

[@SportsLists]

Thisoldhouse do you have plans on the Internet for this or your other projects?

[@nickname1417]

Thank you, may I ask you the exact name of that Jaw with hole in the movie? Thanks

[@grandolddrummer]

+Far id Are you talking about the pocket hole jig at around 3:10? It's a Kreg jig, looks like maybe a K5

[@nickname1417]

+grandolddrummer Yes I am talking about hole jig . Thank you so much

[@connorpatterson9590]

Why can’t I be this good at wood work???

[@connorpatterson9590]

Jason Voorhees yeah, “totally”! I’m not the one who’s profile picture is a jacket! 😂

[@MetaView7]

Great project

[@gallande343]

Thankyou. I have a question for you. I noticed with this project that you cut all your pieces with a festool plunge saw and a sliding mitre saw. I would like a table saw, but this is not going to happen as my wife, ( and myself ) think that the table saw is too dangerous. Methinks that I could get away with a good quality plunge saw like the Makita. I have all other tools like the circular saw, mitre saw, jig saw and plenty of hand tools , but for rip cuts and cross cuts I think that a plunge saw will be better for me. I am retired and took up woodworking about two years ago in my garage which I converted into a workshop. For cutting down 4" x 2" I will just have to put up with buying smaller sections from B X Q. i would like to hear your thoughts , ( and others too ) on this matter. Thankyou once again. I have just finished making two work benches on wheels ( Kreg design ). My output is not great but I do enjoy making things from wood.

[@Crazylalalalala]

well, technically a plunge saw is just a circular saw with a track. You already have the circular saw, so just build a track/jig for all your ripping and cross cutting needs. and it will be a fun series of projects to build up your skills.

[@petewebb8052]

Gallande 34 ha! Gaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy

[@reginaldwhite7944]

i have used a table saw for years as a professional. you just have to be aware of kick back and always use a push stick.most table saws have a riving knife to prevent the boards from getting pinched on the saw blade and with the guard it has a dog to prevent kick back

[@mediaguardian]

All tools, even hand tools, can be dangerous if you're careless or don't know how to use them. Just research them and follow the instructions. With table saws, the two biggest dangers, imo, are kickback and not using push sticks when you should.

[@nightfangs2910]

legend has it tommy built pinocchio and that's how he came to life

[@arkadi9]

Nice.

[@joselopeziii8776]

Wow 😲, nice! 😍Need a cart like that...,wanna sell? 😂😉👍

[@nightcoder5k]

What happened to 'using a wet rag to clean up the glue' they suggested? The holes drilled for the wheels look a little rough.

[@rdgk1se3019]

Can you explain the saw that you used to cut the plywood with?

[@reginaldwhite7944]

festool track saw

[@susiehook3136]

are the measurements for each piece available somewhere ??

[@unionrdr]

This would be handy in my home brewery. Getting brew kettles, etc back & forth from brewery to kitchen stove. A kettle of beer wort is getting too heavy to lug back & forth.

[@RandallFlaggNY]

When you build it try not to have a taste testing before hand.

[@unionrdr]

I definitely had to stop doing that on brew day!

[@dalebaker959]

How can I get the plans for this cart?

[@AlexanderSchrepfer]

Those casters look awesome. Anybody know who makes them?

[@momsonthenet394]

pretty sure i've seen those at home depot

[@poeticthoughts06]

Everyone in the comment section is a woodworking professional. :|

[@patrickm.parisou8328]

R Segwa Can’t speak for anyone else, but yes I am. 35 years now, thank you.

[@ethan19quaife]

I cant speak for anyone else either, but just like Patrick, i am also a genius woodworker. For 9 months now

[@alexmartins9148]

How is it that everyone commenting has 35+ years experience. Seems like a bunch of wannabes that have nothing better to do w their time🤔

[@jbsoul4575]

Isn't called the comment section? Tom is not the only carpenter in the world.

[@terrymulgrew7534]

Where do you find the plans for this cart

[@alanmatthews5949]

Do you guys have stock in Kreg?.

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very nice thanks

[@douglasandkatharinesmyth4872]

How can i get a copy of the plans or at least a cut list

[@silentfox139]

Problem I have is that you bput the swivel caster farthest away from the handle giving you less fulcrum if there was a heavy object in the cart.

[@abrahamo8934]

cool great instructional video, but with all those tools does not really make a project like this feasible, would be easier just to buy one.

[@mediaguardian]

You don't need all those tools. A circular saw with a handmade guide for your saw, glue, and a drill to drive the screws and drill holes for the caster bolts.

[@randyscott1074]

If I built that my wife would have it piled four feet high with all her crap the minute it was done . I would never see it again just like that exercise machine she turned into a clothes rack for the basement .

[@flapbean]

Randy Scott absolutely just PMSL

[@bravobravoh1344]

Not a fan of the Kreg jig. I have found that trim screws work a little better.

[@Austin17070]

They should've put the swivel casters on the handle side of the cart...

[@nickycritic5269]

Good job. Should have used a piece of pipe for the handle.

[@mediaguardian]

I would refrain from all the pocket screws. I would just use drywall screws spaced about 8 inches a part. I don't care if the heads are visible.

[@theopiner402]

I would make the handle go through those end pieces so that if the handle ever breaks I could replace it easily.

[@rebeccaramirez-]

Can you make the cart water and stain proof?

[@eddiecarr6859]

Yes, coat the whole cart in Epoxy.