Had the need to expand this to 96”. The plans made it easy to alter it. I love the way this will help keep the new shop organized. Joe B
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Compact Wood Storage Cart Plans - Digital Download
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- Designed for real garage shops. Approachable projects from the Shop Nation YouTube channel.
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About the build
A smarter shop starts with a better plan
This listing is for the complete full-color digital plans for a "Compact Wood Storage Cart." This design should work well in pretty much any small woodshop and is intended to store all of your off-cuts, scraps, and left over sheets from projects. The cart is fully mobile so that you can move it around your shop with ease.
The plans are laid out in easy-to-follow illustrated instructions that should be easy to modify should you need a different sized cart.
In total this project will require
- 2-1/2 sheets of 3/4" plywood
- 6 Casters
- Variety of screws/glue
There is a full build video on the "Shop Nation" YouTube channel if you would like to reference the build there. Check out my Etsy shop for other shop furniture projects and happy building!
**If you've purchased the plans in the past and see there a revised version available, send me a message and I will send you the updated one!**
Revision History:
9/7/2021 - V1 Released
9/9/2021 - V2 Fixed QR Codes and added video links
8/11/2022 - V3 Updated some formatting and modified some images (no changes to design or dimensions)
The plans are laid out in easy-to-follow illustrated instructions that should be easy to modify should you need a different sized cart.
In total this project will require
- 2-1/2 sheets of 3/4" plywood
- 6 Casters
- Variety of screws/glue
There is a full build video on the "Shop Nation" YouTube channel if you would like to reference the build there. Check out my Etsy shop for other shop furniture projects and happy building!
**If you've purchased the plans in the past and see there a revised version available, send me a message and I will send you the updated one!**
Revision History:
9/7/2021 - V1 Released
9/9/2021 - V2 Fixed QR Codes and added video links
8/11/2022 - V3 Updated some formatting and modified some images (no changes to design or dimensions)
How it works
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Add the plans to your cart and pay securely. No shipping address, no waiting on a delivery.
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Your download link arrives by email right after purchase, so the plans are ready when you are.
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STEP 03
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Print the pages or bring a tablet to the shop, then follow along step by step at your own pace.
FAQ
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Is this a physical product?
No. This is a digital download of the build plans, not a finished piece of furniture or a kit of parts. Nothing ships to you, and you source the lumber and hardware yourself.
How do I get my plans after I buy?
Right after checkout you'll get an email with your download link. Check your spam or promotions folder if it doesn't show up within a few minutes.
Can I print the plans?
Yes. The plans are a standard PDF, so you can print them at home or at a print shop, or just keep them open on a phone, tablet or laptop while you work.
What skill level do I need?
The plans are written to be approachable. If you're comfortable with common power tools and take your time, you can follow along one step after another.
Is there a build video to follow?
Most Shop Nation projects are featured on the Shop Nation YouTube channel, so you can watch the build come together as a companion to the plans.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 192 reviews.
Nice detailed plan. I had to scale it down for my small garage. I like it very much.
Pretty straightforward instructions. Although the finished width of the shelves could stand to be published somewhere in the guide, it’s about the only thing that wasn’t detailed. Definitely looking forward to building the next Shop Nation design.
This was easy to follow and the cart works wonders. Got all my sheet goods and hardwood scraps organized.
Plans were easy to follow
My scrap wood pile and sheet goods were getting out of control. They don't take up any less space in the garage, but it's now more organized and easier to see what I do have. I've already used a few scrap pieces for a project rather than going and buying more lumber.
Great plans, sick kart!
Built 30” wide and beefed up the base.
I love it. A much needed addition to my shop.
Great design and instructions. I modified it so it was 8 ft long instead with a bit more storage. Easily to modify and works perfectly.
used OSB. works great. it's pretty much loaded to the max rn
I had a bit of trouble with the horizontal shelves, but overall, it was fairly easy and straightforward. It turned out great!
I thoroughly enjoy your channel and your innovative products. I adapted the lumber cart a bit to beat for my needs but your plans were great! When will the dust collection hood for the Metabo/HPT miter saw be ready? I need it desperately.
Went as well as expected;)
Easy to follow, worked out great.
Loved these plans. Super easy to follow. I adjusted the long storage on the back to have just 2x4's as supports rather than shelving so that the dust wouldn't accumulate. Holds so much more lumber than my precious wood storage.
Very satisfied with the design and plans! Gamechanger for my space!
Great plans and made some adjustments as needed, since I made it with some leftover wood, really happy with the build
The front vertical strips were too short from the dimensions you provided. Not sure how that happened, however I recut them long then screwed them down and used a flush cut pull saw to the ends. Came out perfect. Thanks for taking the time to design it. Great plans!!
Plans were great easy to follow. Only change that I made was tge casters had to go with a heavier duty ones. All in all it went pretty good and was done in one day with my boys helping me
Plans works out great. Easy to download and easy to follow. Thanks.
Plan was clear and the resulting cart allowed me to finally get my assorted pieces of lumber organized in a manner that allows me to know what I have (and easily access it). When loaded the cart is HEAVY. Buy good wheels, maybe steel would be best?
Went together perfectly 👍
Really easy build. I would make the walls of the vertical stick compartments a little taller if I were to build another one, but this a really handy rack.
Extremely well written plans very easy to follow. I built my version 8 ft long instead of 6 ft I also built it out of pressure treated lumber as it will be sitting outside under a carport in front of my shop. Cleaned up all of the mess and organize my wood in a way that I can see it. Much easier to make your projects when you can see and find what you need. Get the plan you won't regret it. "Shop Greatness"
Great storage unit. Very EZ to build following the plans.
Easy to follow diagrams and instructions- altered mine to make larger but great to have guidelines as a novice hobbyist!
One download I'm happy that I purchased. Space in my garage was getting tight due to scrap boards leaning against everything and everywhere. This literally solved my space conundrum. And it was literally only a few hours to build.
Haven't built it yet, but looking forward to it
Thanks for the excellent plan! Looking forward to building a version of it that fits my (very) small shop
Looking for ideas for a lumber cart and found yours. Super helpful! Thank yoiu!
It was fine
Enjoy watching your videos on woodworking and 3d printing. Keep putting out great content.
Turned out great.
Easy to follow and modify as needed. Great plans!
Need to adjust the plans to fill a designated spot , yet to have the spare time to get it done.
First of all, the Upper Cart Assembly Instructions 1 have the back panel improperly oriented. Thankfully I read the whole plan and realized the channels are on the long side, but the picture is misleading. Also, having to use a router was a total PITA, especially with plywood, and had I realized that prior to the purchase and execution, it would have been a non-starter. It was a massive time-sink and didn't turn out as sturdy as I hoped.
Perfect for my small shop. Easy to follow plans. Very happy!
Down loaded, but haven't started yet.
Instructions were great. Thanks