Have a wood crate or two hanging around your house? Then you can make this project in only a few minutes. I think start to finish the whole thing took around 20 minutes – so that’s about the fastest furniture piece I’ve ever built! I found these at our local produce market for dirt cheap, and I’ve seen similar ones at flea markets, etc. With only a few minutes and a few supplies, you can make your own wood crate rolling cart.
DIY Wood Crate Rolling Cart
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Supplies:
- 2 – wood crates <these are very similar from amazon
- 4 – 2 inch ball casters (with screws)
- 4 – 1 inch wood screws
- drill with drill bit & screw driver bit
Start by stacking up the two crates one on top of the other. If you prefer one up or down, just know that this is turned upside down to start. Pay close attention to the side you choose to go up so it’s the one you want.
Next, drill into both the front and back corner of each side. This gives it a pilot hole.
Next, use wood screws to attach the two crates together.
Next place the casters in each corner, then mark the holes. Drill a pilot hole, then attach them with screws. Then flip it over and you’re done! See, I told you making a wood crate rolling cart was easy!
As for mine? It’s going in my new office! It’s the perfect way to reuse a wood crate into something functional that I will use every day as our printer cart. The spaces in the back give plenty of room for cords to feed through, so this will be a daily used cart in our office.
Have you ever made anything from an old wood crate?
Cheryl says
Oh my gosh I am so going to copy this for my kitchen. I love it. Thank you
Gina Luker says
That’s awesome Cheryl! Good luck 🙂
Anita Hurst Wright says
I love wood crates and this is a great idea. By the way, I love the color in your hair. I wish I was brave enough to do that.
Gina Luker says
Aww, thanks so much Anita 🙂 Try with a temporary dye first to see if you like it!
Traci says
Who won the cricut?
Rosemary Armesto says
Wow, what a great blog. You give so many great ideas, where to get them – more info than any other blogger’s site I’ve been to. Thank you so very much, Gina!! You’re the best.
Gina Luker says
You are so sweet Rosemary!! Thank you 🙂
Andrea says
Love this crate idea…I may adjust bottom to accomodate herb garden..then use top for decorative oil containers
Gina Luker says
Sounds like a great idea Andrea!