DIY Lathe Cart from 2x4's // Woodworking How-to
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Күн бұрынI recently bought a wood lathe, and I needed to build a cart for it to sit on. The workbench I was using made it just a little too tall. I wanted to build a simple, DIY lathe cart using mostly 2x4's and scrap plywood...so that's what I did.
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@thedevilinthecircuit1414 3 ай бұрын
Nice build! Pop those feet off the lathe and shoot four 2" lag screws into the top to lock down that lathe. Also, a great way to store a dust mask is with the inside facing down; keeps dust from collecting inside it. A short dowel with a tennis ball on the end (like a wig stand) works really well for this.
@BruceAUlrich Ай бұрын
I do need to fasten that thing down.
@glen3257 4 жыл бұрын
thank you for your time in sharing this video. I am just getting back into lathe work after 30 years ( back in wood shop class ) and looking forward to building this for my lathe I just ordered. This is just what I was looking for as starting on a budget. Subscribed.
@BruceAUlrich 4 жыл бұрын
That’s so cool, Jeff! Glad you’re getting back into it. Thanks for letting me know!
@joedance14 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Clean, simple lines, good proportions, looks great.
@BruceAUlrich 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Joe! I've been using it for a while now and it is still working quite well. I'm glad I put that drawer there.
@alpscraftshack599 4 жыл бұрын
Very simple, nice, effective, and practical cart design. Plan to make a numbre of them for each of my bench-top tools (oscillating sander, band saw, drill press, scroll saw, jointer, planer, belt-disc sander, router table, grinder, and small CNC router.
@BruceAUlrich 4 жыл бұрын
That would be a good way to outfit your shop with a lot of stands.
@FridgeMagnetFred 2 жыл бұрын
Simplicity at its best,this weekends project, thanks for sharing 🏴
@BruceAUlrich 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful! I'm still using this lathe and cart today.
@David-pd8xc 5 жыл бұрын
Love this cart, Bruce! I'm going to use your general plan for my new lathe!
@BruceAUlrich 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks, David! Tag me on Instagram @Brudaddy when you’re done with it if that’s something you do.
@MadebyMitch 6 жыл бұрын
Great looking cart Bruce. I love the walnut touches you added. It inspired me to add some things like that to my things.
@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын
Made by Mitch Ah, Cool! Glad I could inspire, Mitch! Thanks for telling me.
@modustrial 6 жыл бұрын
My grandfather's old lathe is sitting in a box (unassembled with no instructions) in my shop....definitely going to come back to this one and hopefully get the inspiration to set it up soon :)
@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын
Glad it could be an inspiration for you! I am pleased that the whole cart didn’t cost more than $55, and the casters were $36 of that. Thanks for watching, Mike!
@CReevesMakes 6 жыл бұрын
Great video Bruce! I really liked the flow and dialogue. That cart looks nice and stout!
@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the feedback. I appreciate it! I’m very pleased with it. I’ve turned quite a few things since completing this cart and I think it will work just fine.
@Mikhandmaker 6 жыл бұрын
Nice build Bruce! It seems to be very resistant 👌👌👌
@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah, it seems plenty sturdy. I’m really liking how everything needed for turning is all in one place.
@Simplecove 6 жыл бұрын
Nice cart, Bruce! Being mobile makes it so much easier to clean behind it.
@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын
I didn't even think of the cleaning aspect! Good point. I'm hoping to be able to go out into the driveway when the weather gets a little nicer. Then, I can just blow the shavings and sawdust away. Thanks, Sean!
@jboates51 4 жыл бұрын
Bruce, I made a cart for my new thickness planer today. Super simple and only cost four 2x4s. I had some plywood that worked out ok. I didn’t get as fancy with the trim on the top but I will probably replace the top and then add the trim and drawer. Thanks for the idea!
@BruceAUlrich 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good cart! Glad you got some ideas from my video!
@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын
Good Job oaths build sir, I built a lathe cart a few weeks ago. I like the added drawer you made for yours. I will more than likely add a drawer to mine, looks easy enough and like you say, it don't take long and you have a bunch of extra parts and pieces that a drawer would be handy to have to put them all in. Enjoyed your video, looking forward to seeing more from your channel so you have a another new sub here sir. Thanks again and have a blessed week. Dale
@BruceAUlrich 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Dale! Thanks so much for he kind words! I’ve put out a lot of videos since this one so you might like some of those too. The drawer is very handy
@dirtybaywoodshop-joeporter5650 4 жыл бұрын
Looks great, Bruce! Simple and utilitarian, but still has some style.
@BruceAUlrich 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I still use this even now, two years later and it works great!
@dirtybaywoodshop-joeporter5650 4 жыл бұрын
That's great! I'm about to start doing a major shop overhaul and I'll be building several carts for my tools. Great videos! By the way, are you from the south? I live close to Houston myself.
@BruceAUlrich 4 жыл бұрын
Yep! I’m in central Mississippi!
@dirtybaywoodshop-joeporter5650 4 жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich awesome! I'd love to make it out that way some day if we can ever get through this quarantine.
@timd5343 2 жыл бұрын
simple and perfect for me ps my daughter helped me many times still talks about it years later thnx
@BruceAUlrich 2 жыл бұрын
Oh that’s great to hear!
@RobinLewisMakes 6 жыл бұрын
Haha, I've messed up on height before, forgetting to take into account the castors. I feel your pain. Cart looks great, the edge banding is a nice touch
@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Robin! It can be such a frustrating thing to mess something up so simple. Just glad I caught it at all. I thought the walnut added a lot of depth for the design of such a piece.
@YouCanMakeThisToo 6 жыл бұрын
“So I was off by just a... FOOT” haha I’ve totally done that.
@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын
YouCanMakeThisToo It’s a pain, isn’t it?
@tooljunkie555 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Bruce! Turned out good.simple is good.especially for shop stuff..you'll prolly cover that shelf with blanks in no time. Tool holder is a good idea too
@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Joe! I’m sure you’re right about having blanks all over the place. Luckily, that bottom shelf can hold a lot.
@tooljunkie555 6 жыл бұрын
Bruce A. Ulrich that's what it's all a out bro!🍻
@bluefilosoff 5 жыл бұрын
beautiful but how do you find the stability? would it be attachable to the bench top?
@BruceAUlrich 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The stability is pretty good since I went with large, double locking casters. I’m sure you could attach it to the bench top. I’ve not done that and don’t have much issue with it moving. The only time I’m had it scoot around is when turning an 11” diameter blank on my 12” lathe. Ha ha. It was pushing the limits of what it could do.
@wowcraftmom7167 4 жыл бұрын
Hi 👋🏻 I’m new to woodworking and just got a lathe. What is that pressured tool you used after gluing?
@BruceAUlrich 3 жыл бұрын
For whatever reason, I'm just now seeing this. Can you be more specific about the tool you were asking about?
@joedance14 4 жыл бұрын
Nice build, direct and simple. Nice presentation as well. What were the final dimensions? Caster size?
@BruceAUlrich 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Joe...thanks! I don't remember the final dimensions. I based it off of my Nova Comet ii that was building it to fit. The casters are 3.5", I believe. They're the heavy-duty, double locking type from Home Depot. I've had good success with those over the years.
@joedance14 4 жыл бұрын
Bruce A. Ulrich Thanks.
@2tall54 Жыл бұрын
Nice job! Did you think about bolting your lathe to the top instead of it just sitting on the rubber feet? Also, was there any problems with the lathe being on the cart that has casters while you were turning. Reason I ask these is because I have the same lathe and I like your simple design. Any input on both the pros and cons of your setup after using it a while would greatly be appreciated.
@BruceAUlrich Жыл бұрын
Hey Paul! I still use this cart now with the same lathe. I’ve not had any issue with it being on wheels. It might not be a bad idea to bolt it down. I’ve only had an issue with that when I’m pushing the limits of this small lathe. Overall, though, I really like it. I think I might put the tool holder on the back side instead of near the tail stock. That gets in the way a little.
@2tall54 Жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich Thank you for the quick reply. Iwill be making one similar to yours.
@RobertJKeller 6 жыл бұрын
Nice job man, turned out awesome. "Off by just a foot," I laughed out loud haha. Better a foot too long than an inch too short though, right???
@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын
Oh, that’s for sure! Ha ha. It is still irritating when it happens.
@paulalderson6920 3 жыл бұрын
How did you secure the lathe to the bench top?
@BruceAUlrich 3 жыл бұрын
I actually did not secure mine. It was heavy enough that it doesn’t really move around.
@djmartin6852 6 жыл бұрын
How do you like the Nova lathe I saw one for sale locally
@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын
Hey DJ...I like it. It is a very capable lathe.
@djmartin6852 6 жыл бұрын
Nice I am looking for my first Lathe I am not sure what I want I think buy once cry once applies here
@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын
If you end up really liking turning and say you like to turn bowls, the Nova Comet ii probably won’t be your forever. I had a 11.5” bowl blank on it the other day and it could barely handle it.
@BrandonsBees 6 жыл бұрын
Of course, better a foot too long than a foot too short. Good job, i like it.
@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын
Ha ha. You’re right about that! I still had to cut one extra 2x4.
@uknowulikethat4042 6 жыл бұрын
new lathe, in a while your wife will be like "stop making door nobs, we don't have that many doors" nice build
@BruceAUlrich 6 жыл бұрын
ha ha...I think you're right. The bowls and knobs will just be stacking up.
@lucky8042 2 жыл бұрын
where can I download the plans for this
@BruceAUlrich 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t have any plans for it. Sorry
@StickerBoutiqueInc 2 жыл бұрын
off by juuustt a foot . LOL. I am in process of planning to make a cart for my heat press but I thought that was too funny. I would be making the same mistakes I'm sure.
@BruceAUlrich 2 жыл бұрын
You’ve got to have some laughs so you don’t cry. Ha ha
@Wildtonescustomcalls 5 жыл бұрын
Too bad that isnt live edge walnut banding, would have really set it off. #unnecessarywalnut
@BruceAUlrich 5 жыл бұрын
Ha ha. No kidding! Maybe next time I’ll do that.
@gbwildlifeuk8269 4 жыл бұрын
An American making something out of 2x4 - there's a surprise 🤣🤣 (They make EVERYTHING out of 2x4. Wondered if anyone has ever thought of adjusting the saw? 😊😊)
@BruceAUlrich 4 жыл бұрын
Hard to pass up on a cheap a good material for this type of thing. What are you talking about adjusting the saw?
@gbwildlifeuk8269 4 жыл бұрын
@@BruceAUlrich maybe you could make something out of 2x2 or 2x3 or do your lumber yards only have saws set to one size? Cheap good material is immaterial its ALWAYS 2x4 cheap or otherwise!
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