Build a Compact Lumber Storage Cart from a Single Sheet of Plywood

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In this video, I’ll show you how to build a compact lumber storage cart made from a single sheet of plywood. It has a small footprint of 24 x 28 so it won’t take up too much room in the workshop. With 6 vertical cubbies for wood storage plus 2 horizontal slots that can be fitted with plastic bins or used as is.
BONUS! At the end of the video I build an extra side compartment that can be made with the remaining plywood offcuts. Mounted with pocket screws for easy removal (or addition) when needs change in the future. Great add-on for storing offcuts from sheet goods. Instructions for this are included in the plans. Link plans available below!
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►CHAPTERS
0:00 The old lumber cart
0:24 Breakdown plywood into parts
1:57 Cut dados for divider (with jig)
3:55 Layout lines
4:22 Assemble the lumber cart
5:59 Install dividers
7:05 Add casters
7:51 Fill the cart with lumber
8:29 Bonus! Add-on side cart for sheet goods

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@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Plans available here: www.diymontreal.com/product/compact-lumber-storage-cart-plans/

@markraisner9000 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@guyjohnson1971 2 күн бұрын

I'm sitting in my garage needing this exact cart. Thank you so much for the plans and the great instruction video. I'm sure it will take me the whole weekend, but it will sure be worth the time! Guytex...

@DuongNguyen-gg3uc 2 ай бұрын

Finally, someone had great ideas on not gluing cabinets for renovations or replacement which impossible with gluing. Great Job.

@ts109 2 жыл бұрын

"I don't know why but I hold on to every single little piece of scrap wood I have" That's not a problem for woodworkers more of a trait.

@JoeTheImpaler 5 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly! lol

@brenturk22 10 ай бұрын

"I don't know why but I hang on to every little scrap of wood", rarely has something resonated so deeply with me. Every, single, little scrap. I've been thinking about it a lot, and I think woodworkers have a respect for wood, that even though it does literally grow on trees, it isn't infinite, and we should cherish every piece we get to work with. Hanging on to scraps feels less wasteful, more sustainable, and treats each piece with more respect. Also, it means you have pieces that are just waiting to be used

@jeffe.6445 2 ай бұрын

OMG that's freakin' awesome! everything you've build in that shop is gorgeous! I think I'm tearing up with envy.

@jjhollenkoppell2975 6 ай бұрын

you are absolutely amazing!! I just started carpentry, I dont have all the amzing power machinery you have, just a dewalt drill...Cheap mini circular saw (that am scared to death of & now learing to use .... A miter saw am also scared of🤣 but am still trying. I build a shou sugi ban table that has a lot of faults.....no matter how much i measure and use levelers nothing is straight smh....... but i have hope!!! I wish your videos showed you making the same stuff with basic tools along with measurement. But i do learn still from you thank you🙏

@user-nv1fp1pd8e 8 ай бұрын

You Make some cool stuff I’m making a cart for scrap wood modified alittle ,alittle Wider and I put the sheet goods in back but I love your ideas Andy best of any body

@barryroberts6470 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking build Marie and now you have more wood to play with, now that you have removed the old one ready for dismantling into a new project. Stay Safe, Barry (ENG)

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Sold it to one lucky fellow, so it will live on 😊

@archiem6323 2 жыл бұрын

Marie,😀 is so nice to see you again. All the best to you. 🤗

@giorgosroumeli4782 2 жыл бұрын

Super Projekt

@felixreali7101 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid (as always)

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate it!

@googleuser3553 Жыл бұрын

I like a lot about this cart. I plan to store hardwood bits in one plastic bin and soft/plywood in the other. wood that doesn't fit and is less desirable will go in my smokeless fire pit. I'll buy the plan to support another woman woodworker.

@chakireladraoui9331 2 жыл бұрын

Good

@waynemiller6070 3 ай бұрын

Great cart! Footprint is a little big for my space but I love the no-nonsense approach to your video production.

@norm5785 2 жыл бұрын

Great smaller version, thank you for sharing your awesome project with us today from Henrico County Virginia

@smilgu 2 жыл бұрын

It’s good watch when the work is done with love!

@annnonomys3132 10 ай бұрын

Gave you an up vote for this thought. Skip the glue. Screws are sufficient and it leaves open the option to reuse the lumber in the future

@tdok6487 4 ай бұрын

I just finished building this today. I really liked the plans, simple to follow. My plywood wasn’t as nice, but it works. The one thing I want to add is a spot to keep dowel rod on the side. I would suggest that if you are going to build this, do it some place with some room. My basement shop was pretty tight, but I did it. Thanks for a great design for a small shop!

@marymiedema5478 11 ай бұрын

The small storage bins beneath are genius!

@ikust007 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo!

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@googleuser3553 Жыл бұрын

Bought the plan, saving up for the plywood.

@nenzianwari 2 жыл бұрын

No size or amount of wood is scrap. As you've very nicely proved in this presentation. I just wish they would be referred to as Off-cuts. Rant over, brilliant project by a very brilliant presenter. Please keep them coming.

@ikust007 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tools you have.

@joelcopeland3018 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice...

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@braddobson2060 2 жыл бұрын

I found what helped with the amount of scraps I accumulated was to buy a wood fired pizza oven. Good vidio Thanks

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Haha 😄 love the idea

@larrybryant2631 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! Beats the older cart, fer sure!

@TheVideoGameVault 2 жыл бұрын

Love this design

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, happy to hear that!

@idlersdream826 2 жыл бұрын

Very timely, this is something I desperately need and don’t have a lot of space, so this may be the answer, thanks! 👍

@annyonevbg 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for your instruction! It's time to clean up.

@jerrybeard8622 11 ай бұрын

You are great at what you do 😂

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the lumber storage cart Marie! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👍😎JP

@mr.thennessen6174 Ай бұрын

Like it, I already have a large plywood rack but don’t have a great solution for small cut offs, hardwood scrap etc. the slots for plastic bins set this one apart from the other KZfaq racks. Given the craftsman tools and Princess Auto reference I figured you were a fellow Canadian then I saw the channel name 😉. Greetings and thanks from Saskatchewan

@MOSTAFA131160 Жыл бұрын

it is nice cart. thank you.

@kevinmacleod2082 2 жыл бұрын

Great addition to any shop - I'll start mine now. Thanks for the detailed video.

@arth.4196 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Great Job 👍

@AngieWilliamsDesigns Жыл бұрын

Even with the add on side cart it takes up so much less room. Amazing how all the stuff on the old cart fit in the new one. I have a sheet of plywood that I keep storing. Just need to use it!!!

@aaronalquiza9680 2 жыл бұрын

this is the perfect size lumber cart for my small workshop. thanks!

@bnssoftware3292 Жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@ZachOgilvie 2 жыл бұрын

Well, this is timely! I've annexed off a chunk of my shop for my wife to store gardening supplies and this cart will be perfect for my smaller space. Thanks!

@ikust007 2 жыл бұрын

0:16 same here!

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

🙂

@williamellis8993 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice, Marie. Now you have additional wood from the old cart, too. Bill

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Sold it to a happy new owner who will care for it 😉

@joepearson9704 2 жыл бұрын

This is perfect for my shop

@robertbamford8266 2 жыл бұрын

One lesson learned: if I’m going to use plastic trays, I buy them first. Size openings to ensure they fit. Thanks for the video.

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Bought these bins first. Left a link to these exact ones in the description for anyone who plans to build this.

@Yusufmasron 4 ай бұрын

i like that tray thingy at the bottom, handy

@yamahawfo 2 жыл бұрын

Nice router guide/jig! I like it

@awesomearizona-dino Жыл бұрын

Robertson head screws, if the channel name didnt give it away, those screws would have. Very nice work. Subscribed.

@sharonlee9658 6 ай бұрын

Your jigs are FANTASTIC!!!

@AngieWilliamsDesigns 4 ай бұрын

I watched this a year ago. I think this is the cart I need to build. The one I have is too big and not very mobile. It’s too heavy for me to move and I can’t get to the sheet good on it. 2024 is my year for organization. It’s definitely time. JUST bought the plans.

@garagemonkeysan 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, clear instructions. Cart is a space saver! You know wood scraps multiply when stored together. Mahalo for sharing! : )

@timhudson2674 2 жыл бұрын

Love the jig! I've been looking for a quick and easy jig for this type of datto work.

@bdwoodworking6411 5 ай бұрын

Wow! What a fantastic storage unit. Thank you for sharing

@s0mnil Жыл бұрын

Love this! Beautiful grain on that plywood and it's the perfect mama bear size 🙂 I think this will be my first project.

@mikesmswoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! If I ever change my workshop around again (if...HA...who am I kidding), your new lumber cart will definitely be kept in mind. Great job as always.

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Laugh now, but you know it inevitably always happens!

@tomdewey9690 Жыл бұрын

Simple, compact, functional and looks good too. I’m a fan.

@lissataylor12345 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job, enjoyed watching.

@darthstewie76 2 жыл бұрын

Love that side attachment!

@tonybrischler5172 2 жыл бұрын

How am I supposed to convince my wife I need a two car garage for my workshop when you create amazing projects in the space of a one car? :) Really enjoy your vids!

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

😂 sorry!

@Kkuts37 2 жыл бұрын

So nice looking. Awesome job!

@stancarmical7556 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the video and bought the plan. The plan is very detailed and easy to follow. I built the “sidecar” on the back of the cart to permit storage of taller pieces.

@jhoodfysh 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea Marie, thank you.

@rkgooner89 2 жыл бұрын

brilliant job, well done

@odiesclips7621 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool design!! Well done.

@arajalali 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work!

@davesurette 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work as always!

@MCsCreations 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work, Marie! Nicely done!!! 😃 I need to make something like that as well! As soon as it gets cold enough here in Brazil, so I can work in my workshop, I'm going to buy your plans! 😃 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@TheSkull698 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice build!!

@r1dls492 Жыл бұрын

Great design! I have a compact shop and this is what I need!

@joesobaski1966 2 жыл бұрын

Nice solution!

@filipedrumond Жыл бұрын

Love your work. So near and organized. This is my next project.

@1qazandrew333 2 жыл бұрын

Built it more or less to this and fits quite a lot. A 2 hour project that cleaned up the shop quite a bit. Cheers for the inspiration!

@timothyvanderschultzen9640 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@t1mb0t 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I built your original lumber cart a few years ago and I am also realizing how much space it actually takes up. I may need to downsize to this new one as well. Thanks, Marie!

@ptmagrath 2 жыл бұрын

Totally need to build this smaller cart. Love the old full sized one but space is always an issue.

@SawdustmakerLori 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video and cart turned out really nice! I'm sure it will be very useful.

@SkeletonsForHope Жыл бұрын

Just completed the cart you designed. Very impressed with the clarity of the plans. They were very easy to understand. Thank you.

@peterwilliams6188 Жыл бұрын

I’ve just completed my own cart by following your excellent plans. It looks great and it has tidied up my workshop by storing loads of spare lumber which has been lying around and getting in the way for too long. Thank you so much. I’m looking forward to trying another one of your projects. Thank you once again. Peter

@joebrey7052 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I need similar.

@cjTUG 2 жыл бұрын

Just made one for myself, exactly like yours, great video, great cart!

@ComgrowOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and amazing project🥰

@ariekatz452 Жыл бұрын

Great project. I have built it without the dividers with half an inch plywood. It is what I've needed for all my wood laying around. Thank you.

@j19n47b 2 жыл бұрын

Slick! I build the original cart, but have the same issue in terms of space, etc., so time to build your new version. As always, great ideas and execution. Thanks

@jimmylovesbikes 2 жыл бұрын

I'm only 20seconds into the video, but first impression is.. your current lumber cart pretty darn good already! Can't wait to see what you come up with :)

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Ha thanks! Totally loved that cart and it served me well, but it was time to reclaim some floor space in my single car garage shop. Every square foot is precious!

@jenenissen7866 Жыл бұрын

This cart is awesome, I was amazed at how much it holds. Gained some valuable floor space for more stuff!

@nomark1978 Жыл бұрын

Good work!! My favorite woodworker!!

@SeanHodgins 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great! I should build a few of these.

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, definitely a great addition to any workspace 👍

@molinafranco2103 Жыл бұрын

muy buena idea...

@randyscrafts8575 2 жыл бұрын

Another fantabulous job! 👍

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@barzalou 2 жыл бұрын

Merci pour cette mise à jour.

@tomowens2720 Жыл бұрын

Hello Montreal! I enjoyed watching this vid. My shop is one half of a 2 car garage. I've had wood scattered everywhere that I had to address. Your cart was too big for the space I had for one but adapted your design to make one that works for me. Thanks!

@peterhladky5481 Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@V1N_574 2 жыл бұрын

Love it, need to build one for my new shop but first the outfeed table. I'm so excited

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the builds!

@V1N_574 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYMontreal Thanks, I hope haha

@davidroe4121 2 жыл бұрын

Love the new cart! I built a version of you old cart ages ago, and I also found it taking up a lot of space. I like this new version, and may have to update my shop!

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@sdelquin 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! I love how tidy you are 😍. Congrats for the work. It’s inspiring. Your tools are also very useful. Keep uploading videos 😉

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do 👍

@ObsessiveAboutCats 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! I built your larger lumber cart a while back and have been very pleased with it. I made a few modifications including building a long "sidecar" on the far side of the horizontal shelves, which I use for dado storage.

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Nothing wrong with the old design. Will miss it... but happy to have reclaimed some space in the shop.

@supraender Жыл бұрын

Amazing! I've been searching for a good lumber cart that fits my needs and this is great! Thank you for the wonderful video.

@DIYMontreal Жыл бұрын

So glad it helped. Thank you!

@aengusmcmillin9413 2 жыл бұрын

Been meaning to build a lumber cart, was going to build a bigger one based on April Wilkerson or Steve Ramsey builds, but honestly given the small size of my shop I think this one looks perfect! Thanks!

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad you like it!

@jasonbarr3927 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! The quality of your editing has improved significantly over time. Very well done!

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks appreciate it!

@paulschwartz6074 2 жыл бұрын

Wow -- what a transformation. Isn't it interesting how one learns to economize over time. Really smart and functional design. Love your videos -- always informative and a pleasure to watch. Great audio editing on driving the screws -- fun to listen to. And thanks for the great router tips!

@DIYMontreal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😊