1'' x 2'' Lumber - 27" Length
Wood - Lumber
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Build a handy Art Cart and leave all your material in one place!
If you're an artist and in need of a space to work in and have all your material together, you've come to the right place. This is a DIY art cart step-by-step guide that will show you how to build this wooden project. You must be patient, it takes a lot of measuring and cutting but the results are amazing!. This art cart has wheels and can be disassembled in case you want to take away the water dispenser or cardboard section.
This wooden art cart is 23” wide and 29” high, but you can adjust it according to your needs by editing the free 3D design. We also recommend giving it a perfect finish with varnish.
Ideal for: Any family member that is an artist, maker or creator with tons of materials.
Let’s start with this new woodworking project that will give order to your creative space! Let’s do this!
Instructions
A note before starting -
Please understand - the below diagrams are genuinely and carefully designed to help you navigate the build process. However, we don’t include specific recommendations for which tools, hardware, or products to use. These truly are “DIY” designs.
As such – a significant portion of the build-process will be up to you, the builder. So please know, there is no “right” or “wrong” way to assemble any of our designs! If you need to depart from the instructions, or rearrange things along the way, feel free to.
The only thing we ask: please be safe and use glasses and gloves while building. And of course, there’s no shame in asking an expert for help or seeking guidance from your local professionals at any time.
And please: enjoy the process!
Let’s start with the main structure. Measure carefully and cut all the lumber we will need for the 3 bases with an electric saw. Be patient and enjoy the process, we assure you you’ll love the results!
For this stage you’ll need: 1”x1”, 1”x2", 1”x3”, 1”x4” and ¾” x 6" lumber.
You can see your part list and learn exactly what are the measurements each part should have.
Start by nailing the 1"x2" with 22" length lumber together to make the main frame. You'll need three of these and you can nail them with 1.5" nails or use a drill and screws. Once you have finished the three frames we will focus on starting at first base which will work as a table.
For the table you'll need 5 3/4 " x 6" lumber that is 22" in length. Don't leave any space in between the 3/4 " x 6" lumber. You can use a wood planer and sand it to give it a perfect finish. We also suggest adding glue and putting the nails in their place before nailing them so it's easier to affix the lumber to the frame.
The middle and lower frame will have spaces in between. You'll need four 3/4 " x 6" lumber with a 22" length for each frame. Place them evenly and then mark the main frame so you can nail them correctly afterwards.
Once you're finished nailing the final lumber, the three bases should look like the image below.
Now let's continue with the paper holder section. Let's start with the frame of the box. You'll need two 1"x 1" with 27.5" long, two 3/4 " x 6" with 22" long and one 3/4 " x 6" with 25.7" long.
Nail the 1"x1" lumbers to the two 3/4 " x 6" and 22" long sides of your box. Then the 3/4 " x 6" with 25.7" will be your base. Once you have the structure of the box, measure and cut the lumber that will be placed in between.
Measure carefully your 1"x2" lumber with a length of 20.25" and your 1"x4" lumber of the same length mentioned earlier. Sand them so they are straight on each end. Then place them evenly onto the main structure of the box. Measure and mark with a pencil the main structure where you'll place each piece of lumber. We suggest also using glue on each end and 1.5 nails. If your wood is too tight, drilling and screws can be a better option.
This process is a bit time-consuming so be patient, I assure you it will look amazing.
Once you're done, it should look something like the image below.
We're going to start building the water dispenser section.
For this stage we will be working with 1"x1"s and a 3/4 " x 6" lumber.
Once you have measured and cut all your lumber, we recommend you sand the edges of the parts so they're smoother and perfect for assembling.
Remember to always use glasses and gloves to protect your eyes and hands.
The backrest of this section consists of two 1x1" lumber with a length of 15" and the lumber affixed in the middle that measures 11.5" long. You will then nail the 3/4 " x 6" lumber to the base.
The front lumber of this water dispenser is made of two 1"x1" lumber with a length of 8" and another 1"x1" lumber with 11.5 " long in the middle. After nailing this basic structure with the 6" long lumber on the sides, it should look like the image above.
Make sure all your 1x1s are placed evenly and sand them for a smooth finish. As before, you can either nail them or screw each lumber to the base.
Now we are going to put together the three bases with the 1"x3" lumber where the handle will be placed and the 1"x2" lumber that will be on the front of the art cart.
In order to disassemble the art cart, we decided to drill and use T-Nuts for this stage. We then put together the cart with an allen key.
This might be a bit slow, but imagine if you needed to transport this in a car - you'll be happy you made the decision today!
Then drill the water dispenser section on the front of the cart and the paper holder on the side of the cart, affix it to the 1”x2" and 1”x3" lumber.
Your cart should look like the image above.
Extra tips for you: You can leave your handle straight or rounded, but it all depends on your taste.
Also use varnish to tone your favorite wood, in our case we used oak.
And finally, on the wheels, we used two steady ones and the front wheels rotate on their own axis. This will provide your cart with a better and more consistent cart movement.
How did you feel about this project? Did you enjoy the process?
Did you love this DIY experience? Here we have your next woodworking project. Build a simple utility cart that's great for any space at home or office. Find the 3D modeling, list of parts and step-by-step guide to this Utility Cart here. Enjoy the process!