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Like most of my shop projects, this cart needed to solve a problem. I recently got into leatherworking and I wanted a way to keep the tools, equipment, and dyes separate from the rest of my dusty shop. I have most of my large shop fixtures on wheels so I can move them to clean or rearrange if needed, and this cart would too. The idea is that this rolling cart could hold any specialty tools that needed to be segregated from the rest of the dirty space.
I modeled the cart in Fusion 360, making sure to assign parameters to the sketch so I could easily change any element of the design. If I wanted it taller, wide, deeper, more or less drawers, I could simply change a few variables and the program would update my model instantly. I decided to go with a simple cart, taller than it is wide, with two removable drawer trays, an area to hold a small granite slab, and a =n open section on the bottom for dyes and oils.
Following my design's cut list, I broke down some 3/4" plywood on the stable saw and cut some rabbet joints for the top panel and sides. To place the shelves, I'm going to cut some dados.
To fit the shelves within the cart, there are a few methods we could ways. If you wanted the shelves to be adjustable up and down, you could use a shelf-pinning jig and drill a bunch of holes in the interior space. The shelves would then sit on small pegs so you could position them to fit whatever you wanted to place in the interior space. For our cart, I am placing removable drawer trays on the shelves without drawer slides, so adjusting the shelves would be unnecessary.
To hold the shelves you could also use pocket holes to screw the shelves into the inside of the side walls. For our cart, I want to cut some dado channels into the sides. You can cut the dados by using a set of stacked saw blades specifically designed to cut channels. Those blades are hard to get in a lot of countries, but you can also cut the slots using your regular table saw blade. To get matching dados, cut one side panel and then the other before moving the fence. for the next shelves.
If you wanted to have traditional drawers in your rolling cart, that's totally fine. Most drawer slides are 1/2 inch wide, so you would have to adjust your drawers to be 1 inch more narrow (for 2 slides). I purposefully didn't want to use drawer slides so that I could take the drawers over to my workbench and use them. These drawers are deep enough for a lot of specialty tools, and they are even deep enough to make a secondary tray for smaller items. The whole point to to organize the tools, not to make an entire workbench for each tool set.
The drawers were made with the same 3/4" plywood as the rest of the cart with the bottoms being made from thin luan. Simple glue and brad nails holds each drawer together and glue in the rabbet on the bottom holds the draw bottom in place. I added a simple walnut handle to each side of each drawer and they were ready to slide into place. Using some more walnut, I added some edge banding to cover up the plywood layers.
Like I mentioned earlier, all of my major shop fixtures and tools are on mobile bases. This allows me to rearrange my shop when I need more space, and it helps me clean around big items. The intent behind the rolling tool cart is that the specialty tools can be stored away when not used and roll into place when needed. One major problem with carts on wheels is that they roll away when you're using them.
I want to mount a manual sewing machine on the top, and having the cart rolling around the shop while I use it would be terrible. Fortunately, there are these awesome caster that have a lifting pedal on them to raise and lower the cart with just your foot. Step on the handle and cart is lifted off the ground and freely moving; release the levers and the tool sits firmly on its base.
This option allows you to make a simple plywood version that you can stack, side by side under a workbench and retrieve items as needed. This modular and specialized tool storage system is really great for a lot of disciplines.
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@AustinLester 4 года назад

since the drawers are able to pull out on either side you could recess some magnets in the sides of the drawers and the side of the cabinet to keep them from being pushed back in too far and prevent them from sliding while being moved. Great simple build Bob!

@duct8p 4 года назад

I like the idea of the drawers being completely removable from both sides. You could also add countersunk magnets to hold them in place and let you know when they’re pushed all the way in.

@forby_ 4 года назад

Oooh, that's a great idea.

@matthewjolly7293 4 года назад

Was going to suggest the exact same thing. That'll give you a nice stop so you don't push it in slightly too far and have it stick out the other end which would drive me crazy.

@DaBuild 4 года назад

Yet so simple and efficient! :)

@AustinLester 4 года назад

wow i clearly did not read your comment before posting mine. haha

@walkingweapon 4 года назад

I'm not sure you'd be able to feel the magnets with a loaded drawer.

@benjaminmellingen5340 4 года назад

"hi, I'm Bob the builder" I never stopped watching this guy

@DEEPPARMAR 4 года назад

Mee toooo

@paulmccabe02 4 года назад

Watch April Wilkerson also....killer shop....

@Rouverius 4 года назад

That walnut edging is a really nice touch. Hey, no reason shop furniture can't look good too!

@NochSoEinKaddiFan 4 года назад

With you on that :)

@trevhaydon5090 4 года назад

Rouverius Agreed, after all you have to use it and look at it for a long time, so I believe it should be as nice as you can make it, With the same ethic it won’t be long before the shop has a good look about it too.

@EliteWorm 4 года назад

Even I don't usually build things using wood, it's a material I really like. Good job, top notch work as always! 👍

@patxiplg 4 года назад

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@crystalsoulslayer 4 года назад

Love the contrast of the walnut/plywood, the extra detail is 100% worth it. I've never seen a sewing machine of that type before. Very cool.

@LaxxEHabanA 4 года назад

Love that 3D printed gluestand. It's the little things.

@Normal1855 4 года назад

My niece wants me to build a tool box for her husband. This came along at the right time.

@danthemakerman 4 года назад

Forby nailed the screw montage edit! Nice work fellas.

@forby_ 4 года назад

Thanks Dan 🙏

@JoshMakesStuff 4 года назад

That "Here We Go!" voice at the end is what Bob thinks Mario really sounds like. FIRST!

@Wordsnwood 4 года назад

I'm amazed you guys get anything done with all the laughter going on ...

@InfiniteCraftsman 4 года назад

Did you know that Mario is supposed to be 28 years old? Lol

@chinyong1 4 года назад

Lol. He should change his opening script to ”its me, Mario” version. ”Hey it's me, Bob from ILTMS” using Mario voice.

@TheVgonman 4 года назад

I thought he sounded a bit like "Bobcat" Goldthwait.

@FrenchGuyCooking 4 года назад

Love this, It's giving me tons of ideas for my own kitchen islands ! Quick note : In my studio, I also suffer from a quite uneven floor. The only way I found around it is for heavy things to have three points of contact with the ground instead of four or even a surface. Thank you Bob and keep up the great work :)

@sohappytogether88 2 года назад

This is perfect for my homeschool supplies!!!!

@OutoftheWoodwork 4 года назад

Shop furniture doesn't have to be ugly! Looks great

@cliffdoes_stuff4012 4 года назад

Lots of interesting tips and tricks in this vid, I just wish I had a workshop big enough to warrant putting things on wheels! The bloopers are a highlight, I look forward to them in every video.

@michaelthornton7002 4 года назад

Nice to see I’m not the only wood worker using 1/4” birch subfloor for projects. Another great project.

@acoffeewithsatan 4 года назад

2 cents worth of tips: some small rubber feet would make it rest without damaging the bottom wood; neodymium magnets built into the drawers could help them line up and "lock" in place inside the frame. ;)

@Sonal_Mobile 4 года назад

I was planning on making something like this but for a printer and paper supplies. Thanks for the design inspiration and tips!

@jacobroberts1434 4 года назад

I love the look of the walnut on the ply. Very nice project!

@InfiniteCraftsman 4 года назад

Well done. If I may add a tip, you can get away with using only 1 of the stepper casters. Add feet to the same side and on the opp side, use cheap stationary casters that lock. This isn’t “better” than what bob did, just another option.

@UNKPCRIDE 4 года назад

That won't hold the cart enough pushing leather work through (small foot print of a cart and too light). Only works when you are pushing perpendicular of the wheels. A lot of table saws have this pivot wheel with stationary wheels on the other side.

@Lena-co8pz 4 года назад

these are the type of videos you would watch all night

@KingLionized 4 года назад

Easily my favorite channel on RU-vid. I have a project I want advice on. I wish I knew him...

@martinnell9535 4 года назад

I'm new to all this wood working but I love it. You gave me some great ideas I can use to build a small cabinet under my drill press. Thanks!

@homeslicehomeslice 4 года назад

This has to be the most regular thing hes ever made.

@UltimateTechHub 4 года назад

Hey I'm Mike and I like to watch Bob Make Stuff! Great video! Only Bob could make this project interesting! Nice touch with the walnut edging!

@coltontaylor3858 4 года назад

You should connect the “locks” on the casters with a bar or something so you only would need to lift or lower it twice rather than 4 times

@murphymmc 4 года назад

Nice build, Bob. Kudos for doing something that I've yet to see other builder/makers do and that is using your left hand to pull the sliding miter saw when the cut is on the left side. Most guys use an arm crossover which just has the potential to have a bad day. I've heard the excuses, but a catch or jump is gonna be life changing.

@mogisanjaya2645 4 года назад

Good Idea. I think i'm going to make one. Since i always wasting time for walking just to take some tools and put the tools back and take it again, again and again. It's a good job, and a simple design to build. Really great ideas, great job. Thank you.

@rishabhsharma731 4 года назад

Really liked how you lined up driving the screws in sync with the licks on the electric guitar...

@jGoodloejr 4 года назад

Hi! I' m Bob and I like to make stuff! Sir and a mighty fine job you do! Always enjoy,thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and family!

@BruceAUlrich 4 года назад

Good idea for a spot for the granite and cutting mat.

@filmsbybt 4 года назад

The finish is amazing! That walnut really makes the difference. Keep it going Bob 👍

@fortsawdust8323 4 года назад

It's a good thing I'm not your neighbor...I would forever be hanging around asking, "hey, waddya doing?". You have one brain I would love to pick! Thank you for making these videos easy to follow yet entertaining at the same time!

@JusBidniss 4 года назад

Nice cart! Love the colors, and the hardwood edging for durability. The filler over the screw heads has a sort of dowel look to them. Interesting extension wheels, don't think I've seen those. A shop-made option for extending/retracting wheels that operates from one pedal/latch in front, is also pretty easy to make (you just have to work out dimensions for your cart and wheel size, but a bit of trial and error will get you there): Construct the cabinet so it has a boxed-in 'skirt' around the bottom (i.e., mount the bottom shelf a few inches up from the bottom of the sides and back, then add a toe-kick panel in front, inset or not as you prefer). (Optionally, you can make a separate skirt and wheel assembly the same width and depth as the cabinet, and attach it to the bottom of the cabinet. This may be the better option while working out the dimensions, so you don't have to make adjustments to the cabinet itself. The remainder of this description assumes the skirt is part of the cabinet.) Construct the wheel assembly by cutting a piece of plywood the size of the bottom opening, then cut that into 2 equal pieces so you have a front half and a back half, and re-join the halves with 2 hinges. Also cut an inch or so from one side of the front half plywood piece, and align the 2 pieces on one side (not centered) when attaching the 2 hinges. Mount 4 swivel wheels (not the locking type) on the bottom of the plywood near the 4 corners. Attach a lever/handle on the back plywood piece, on its underneath side, on the side edge where the front panel is shorter, so that the lever misses the front piece as it travels up and down, and points forward, projecting out of the front of the cabinet through a slot you must cut in the toe-kick and shelf to allow the lever to travel (3 1/2 sides of the shelf attached to the cart should be sufficient, but if it does sag under load, a vertical 'strap' piece of plywood can always connect the cut/slot corner of this shelf up to the next shelf to support that corner). Mount two 2x2 cleats on the inside of the skirt, the full width of the cabinet, one in front, one in back, up against the underneath surface of the shelf. The plywood wheel assembly's front and back edges will push up on these cleats to raise the cabinet, as you step on the lever to lower it and flatten the wheel assembly. The wheel assembly itself does not need to be attached to the cleats, but can remain loose under the skirt. When the lever is pushed down with your foot, flattening the plywood wheel assembly, this causes all 4 wheels to extend down a half inch or so below the edge of the skirt, raising the cabinet up by the front and back plywood edges pushing on the cleats. When the lever is raised, the wheel assembly hinges up in the middle, causing the wheels to retract up inside the skirt, allowing the cabinet to sit on the skirt. No 'pulling up' of the lever is necessary. The weight of the cabinet will cause the wheels to roll to the center, causing the wheel assembly to angle up in the middle on its hinges, raising the lever to the top of its travel. The dimensions for the height of the skirt and how far inside from the front and back edges to place the wheels, will depend on the size of the cabinet, the size of the wheels (larger ones will need either a taller skirt or to be set further in from the front and back edges, or both) and how far up you want the front end of the lever to travel. But bear in mind you only need to extend the wheels about a half inch out the bottom of the skirt to roll it around, and when lowered, the wheels only need to be up just inside the skirt to not touch the floor. On the front end of the lever, attach a pivoting pedal piece with a nail or other through pin for the pivot, so that the pedal can rock and engage a stop/latch piece that you attach to the front edge of the cabinet side, near the bottom of the lever's travel. Step on the pedal while it's near the top of its travel, and push the lever down to raise the cabinet, then rock/pivot the pedal in a bit to engage its edge under the stop piece, to keep the lever down and the cabinet raised. Step on the pedal again and pivot it to disengage it from the stop, and let the lever go up to the top end of its travel, to retract the wheels and let the cabinet sit on its skirt.

@bogsdolics 4 года назад

Hi Bob what a sweet cart ,G.

@davestinyworkshop Год назад

Nice, I have a drill press cart I haven't finished with, it's built using a cheap supermarket flatpack shelving unit that we had spare and one of those drill press units for a normal electric handdrill. I've been trying to figure out the best way to finish it up, and you've given me some good ideas. Thanks.

@marcelenaw 4 года назад

I didn't think I would have a use for something like this but you've just given me some good ideas!! Thanks for the inspiration!

@keuj517 4 года назад

Bob: The Master of Wood Crafting

@carolfsanisme 4 года назад

I'm about to move (I'm buying my homestead, I'm soooo happy) and one of the first projects is definitely this. Amazing vid as always.

@cjc1216 4 года назад

Im so jealous! Good luck on your new adventure!

@SpecificLove7 4 года назад

I love the both side drawer access and the walnut accents.

@Rusty_ok 4 года назад

The walnut accents worked great.

@GibClark 4 года назад

Real nice👍👍👍👍 maybe a block of wood with a bunch of holes in it for all your tooling stamps and punches

@CMRWoodworks 4 года назад

Cool stuff, Bob!

@DaBuild 4 года назад

Very nice little cart! :)

@Everythings_Adjustable 4 года назад

Very nice cart, loving the walnut highlights 👍

@NenesToys 4 года назад

Hey awesome! I as a leather worker I think this is so cool! Great work bob

@nitchmakes7550 4 года назад

With a few modifications and a locking mechanism, this roller cabinet could even work for people out in the industry. I’m a machinist and would love too make myself a cabinet like this. However, I currently don’t have the time too make this 😔 Nice job Bob, keep up the good work 👍

@umer4020 4 года назад

Question: why not add a bar between the wheel/castor levers so instead of having to push both down one after the other you could just push down the bar?

@o.g.bwoodwork 4 года назад

Fantastic job bob!

@miracle7088 4 года назад

Man that intro was smoother than my grandma wrapping christmas presents. 😉

@CrixJoki 4 года назад

I´m thinking about customize my art/craft/nail room, I´ve been having a rough time finding furniture that works for my space and for what I need, after watching you for some time now, I´ve decided to just do it myself :) (with some help from my brother who has all the tools and stuff, plus he knows more about this than I do ((for now)) and it´s always better to have two brains rather than one lol) I´ve learn a lot just by watching you, I´m not new to woodwork, we were using hammers and nails before we could ride a bike so ;D So thank you for the inspiration :) ❤️

@lockcitywoodworks 4 года назад

That Diresta ice pick is popping up everywhere now, haha.

@grandolddrummer 4 года назад

Those walnut accent strips really went a long way to making it look finished. I might make something similar to use the space under the table saw wing more efficiently. Thanks!

@fryreartechnology7611 4 года назад

You gave me a few ideals to help keep the dead tree carcass dust out of my box and maybe help hide it or disguise it some. Thank you!

@RLLWoodworks 4 года назад

Awesome Bob. Love the edit at minute 4 where you sync the music with the video. Very cool!

@dimcclung 4 года назад

I love this! Very nicely constructed.

@mjsimunovich013 4 года назад

An idea it gave me is to have shelf organizer for plywood. That way when someone buys materials and have extra pieces they can put the pieces in safe and secure location.

@misterm7086 4 года назад

Another great build video. Thanks! Speaking of upcycling, I purchased a similar piece from a salvage store for $10. It did need a bit of TLC but that was fun to do.

@shanijagatiya9675 4 года назад

Sir you make really amazing projects..Big Fan of you

@MichaelNatrin 4 года назад

*Here We Go!*

@TJWhiteStar 4 года назад

Bob, you could use a couple of spring loaded captured ball-bearings or those door catches to ensure the drawer is lined up when you push it in regardless of the side. I mention this you seemed to prefer it to line up as when you we pushing it away. Just a suggestion and keep creating great stuff. I'm envious of your workshop.

@SteveC38 4 года назад

You're pretty great at what ever you take up, so I don't presume to tell you what you should do... that said if you create 3 points of contact on the bottom of your cabinet it will always (within reason) set flat on the floor without rocking when the "coasters" are lifted. Great video Bud👍

@soffes 4 года назад

Thanks Forby 💯

@forby_ 4 года назад

Thank YOU Sam 🔥

@jerryjohnsonii4181 4 года назад

Awesome Rolling Tool Cart !!!!!!!!!! Also have a Happy Merry Christmas !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@echocarter9230 4 года назад

do a BOX instead of a sown cover. for the draws, add a seal along all the necessary places to make it water tight and dust tight!

@17jflor 4 года назад

I like this build..I might put some drop leaf extensions too.

@countrymagic61 4 года назад

Add to your drawers like you did for the adjustable silverware drawer!

@lopaka76 4 года назад

I've never done leather work, but I have to guess that you may end up buying/getting more tools for it. I can see drawer dividers being added to help keep it organized. Looks great.

@danaowen9014 4 года назад

That cart looks amazing

@danpeikes 4 года назад

Great video. Going to use some of these ideas to help me deal with some tool clutter.

@JohnMadeit 4 года назад

The cart looks nice. I like the wheels you added better than the standard locking caster wheels.

@WhyNotJYB 4 года назад

4:00 love the montage who follows the music!

@davelevee7385 4 года назад

Very useful project!

@justinscott9151 4 года назад

you need a bar on each side connecting the caster mechanism so its easier to engage and disengage...nice work!

@tylersineath 4 года назад

Love my dewalt cordless guns. So convenient, but that looks great man

@billbucktube 4 года назад

You may have done this, I either put BLUE (not red) Liquid Locknut or a plastic insert nuts on everything that could come loose, 'cause I don't want to find out when the big honkin sewing machine falls off. Also, I'd consider putting a 'back' on the shelf with the marble slab to give more resistance to racking. You have two small ones at the product shelf but they are at the bottom. If everyone pushes from the front or back, no problem, however with the big honkin sewing machine on the top if the unit was pushed sideways up against a stop the machine would want to keep going (inertia) while the bottom would stop. I have a tendency to "idiot proof" things to make them last longer. Good job! I've been looking for a way to do something like this.

@C3DPropShop 4 года назад

Definitely going to have to make some of these!

@foxhallww311 4 года назад

I love that Dewalt trim router. It might be my favorite tool in my shop. Sweet Video guys!

@mustanglover06 4 года назад

Great build! I love the simplicity and the Walnut is a very nice touch. Here's a random idea- maybe mount a bar or block of sorts between the caster handles. Then you could lift with your foot and not have to bend over to every single caster. Just an idea🤷🏻‍♂️ Love your work!

@shawnpgorman 4 года назад

You could connect the foot pedals for the wheels on each side with a bar so you can actuate them both at the same time.

@TheManShel 4 года назад

The more I watch this show the more Bob's shop is looking like Adam Savage's shop... Well done Bob!

@UnregulatedChaos Год назад

im making a wooden carrying case for my hobby models and the wheels with lifts sounds wonderful.

@petergustafsson1670 4 года назад

The combination of a granite slab, and the solid steel sewing machine, makes this build look quite top-heavy. Combined with a high height for its base area and rolling casters, then you might get balance issues.

@erfernandez2497 4 года назад

This is awesome and very versatile.

@fryreartechnology7611 4 года назад

After installing the casters I would have to put a ‘side’ cabinet or something because the caster poking out would drive me nuts (short drive) awesome build and I love project specific work centers. I have one for oil testing tribology and ppm analysis at work and one for advanced machine diagnostics like vibration Spectrum analysis to infrared, ultra sonic and more. It’s nice to have a box to run out and do a job.

@MCsCreations 4 года назад

Beautiful job, Bob! 😃 Really useful!!!

@Malkolmi 4 года назад

This is perfect! just what I was looking for! I have a 45cm hole under my workbench that I have been looking to get a rolling toolcart for a while. I prob would have bought one if i would have found one with the right dimensions. But this looks just great. I just need some other wheels, so it will be fit inside that hole! :)

@JesusUruchurtu1 4 года назад

Great build man, I'm a bit concerned (for you of course) that the top compartment will sag under the weight of that slab and will make the first drawer hard to open. Also the weight of the machine (looks like cast iron) will have the same effect on the top surface. Perhaps adding a thin metal sheet to both surfaces will help alleviate the stress and prevents from sagging. Thanks for sharing!

@UNKPCRIDE 4 года назад

It won't sag.. and a thin metal sheet won't do anything to stiffen it. The weight is not all that much given the short cut of the board.

@acoffeewithsatan 4 года назад

@@UNKPCRIDE you're likely right. The plywood seemed thick enough, plus the nature of that material itself is less susceptible to bowing/sagging.

@WrongTimeWatch 4 года назад

Mount a bar to the caster levers. That way you can flip two levers at once per side.

@Erik-pr2rf 4 года назад

you should make a Rolling upright Computer Desk that looks like a Cabinet on wheels that has storage for a laptop (or tower ) and printer ... my dad eons ago (mid 80s ) built 1 with a slide out tray and had 2 shelves below for storage and had some nice detailed doors (with a clear coat to bring out the wood ) it was a great idea even rolled on carpet decently

@eyekantspele 4 года назад

Man, you sure make some great stuff and wicked videos! If you take suggestions for upcoming videos, I would really like to see your take on making a frame for a sports jersey. Including building the frame, custom matting, and maybe some lights built in or some other cool additions that you wouldn't normally see in a jersey frame. Keep up the good work!

@steamdean100 4 года назад

Nice build. I like the castors, but I think I would connect the two up on either side with a bar. That way both can be operated at the same time.

@SpencleyDesignCo 4 года назад

I really wish the channel name was "Bob the Builder" :)

@sevenoseven9199 4 года назад

Love your work as always! Would have loved to have seen leather strap pulls

@NostalgiaBrit 4 года назад

Does anyone else instantly 'Like' his videos, before actually watching them, just because he's Bob and is consistently awesome?

@mikecurtin9831 4 года назад

Yep.

@AndreaArzensek 4 года назад

Great job Bob! Merry Christmas and happy new 2020 to you and your family.

@karlrecker 4 года назад

Nice build. As long as the cabinet isn't too heavy, you might consider putting a piece of flat stock or angle iron to connect the foot levers of the casters. You could raise a whole side at a time instead of a corner.