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1 [1] Submitted by decorandthedog [2] on Sun, :53 [1] Summary: Page 1 of 13

2 Rustic, yet industrial dining cart, see more about the project at torial [3] CategoriesProject Type: Side and End Table Plans [4] Room: dining room [5] Skill Level: Beginner [6] Style: Modern Style Furniture Plans [7] Estimated Cost: $50 - $100 [8] Dimensions: 48" Wide, 34 1/4" Tall, 14" Deep Dimensions: 8-2"x4"x8' 2"x3" - Only need 28", so get the smallest one possible, or rip a 2"x4" down 2-3/4" x 6' black iron pipe Page 2 of 13

3 4 - black iron end caps 4 - industrial wheels 2 - corner brackets 2 1/2" pocket hold screws Kreg jig wood glue Construction adhesive (we use Loctite Power Grab) Black spray paint Small nails or upholstery tacks Cut List: 2"x4" " (sides) 6-45" (outsides of shelves) 6-38" (middles of shelves 6-7" (ends of shelves) 2"x3" 4-7" (middles of sides) General Instructions: Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before Page 3 of 13

4 attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck! Step 1 [9] Start by building the sides, using pocket holes and glue. Attach the 7" 2x3 to the top and bottom of the x4. I used one hole at the tops Page 4 of 13

5 of the 2x3's as it will be hidden by the shelves. Step 2 [10] Next, build the 3 shelves. I attached the two outside 7" 2x4's to the 45" 2x4 with wood glue and pocket holes on the bottom of the shelf. Step 3 [11] Using wood glue and pocket holes attach the two 38" middle 2x4's, then attach the other outside 45" board. Repeat for other 2 shelves. If some of the boards are a little uneven, sand with belt sander or use a planer Page 5 of 13

6 to even. Step 4 [12] Using pocket hole screws, attach the bottom shelf to the bottom of the 2 sides. Step 5 Page 6 of 13

7 [13] Then mark 13 3/4" up from the bottom shelf on the sides, attach the middle shelf using those marks with pocket hole screws. Step 6 Page 7 of 13

8 [14] Finally, attach the top shelf to the top of the sides. Step 7 Page 8 of 13

9 [15] Drill holes for the rods in the back, measure up 5" from the bottom and middle shelves, then in 5/8". Drill hole slightly larger than the pipe, the hole for ours was 7/8". When drilling, put a scrap board behind the 2x4's in order to prevent the back side from "exploding" when the bit goes through. Step 8 Sand any remaining uneven surfaces. Stain or paint and poly. We used Rust-Oleum wood stain in weathered gray. Step 9 Page 9 of 13

10 [16] Step 9 Instructions: Using a hack saw, cut the black iron pipe so when a cap is placed on one end it will go into the opposite hole about 3/4". Test fit the cut, leaving it in the board, measure the remaining length needed (probably about 1 1/2" or so). Cut that length off of the remaining pipe, making sure to keep the threaded part. I did this in order to keep the threads on both sides so the cap will screw on. There is probably a tool that will put threads on the end of the pipe after it is cut but I don't do that much work with this material so this seemed cheaper than buying a tool only to use it once. Put end cap on short piece. Test fit making adjustments as necessary. Put construction adhesive around the end of the cap and down pipe a bit, and on the longer pipe put adhesive on the end once just before putting it into the opposite hole. Repeat for second shelf. Let glue dry. Step 10 Page 10 of 13

11 [17] If you cannot find vintage corner brackets and wheels, use new brackets (inexpensive ones from any hardware store) and beat them up a bit with a hammer. We spray painted ours black. We purchased these wheels and gave them the same treatment. Attach the corner brackets with nails or tacks to the top front corners. We used upholstery tacks. Note: You will have to spray paint nail or tack heads to match brackets. Step 11 Attach wheels to bottom of the cart, I placed mine on the outside, with the end of the wheel on the end of the shelf. Page 11 of 13

12 [18] Finishing InstructionsPreparation Instructions: Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed. Source URL: Links [1] [2] [3] t-tutorial [4] [5] Page 12 of 13

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