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DIY Wood Storage Crate On Wheels

Learn how to build a wooden storage box out of pallet wood.
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stain crate on wheels made from pallet wood.
Prep:2 hours
Active Time:3 hours
Total Time:5 hours

Equipment

  • 2 Claw Hammers to take the pallet apart
  • Tape Measure
  • Air compressor Or Screw Gun and Screws
  • Brad Nails
  • Circular Saw
  • Palm Sander
  • Sandpaper For Palm Sander : variety of grits
  • Drill and drill bits depending on caster, nut & bolt size

Supplies

  • 2 pallets our pallets measured overall 40” wide x 48” tall
  • Stain
  • Titebond II Wood Glue
  • Spray-On Poly
  • 4 casters or wheels + appropriately sized nuts and bolts we used ¼” diameter bolts

Instructions

  • Decide on the design of your crate and size.
  • Take apart pallet wood.
  • Cut wood pieces to size using circular saw.
  • Sand wood pieces using a palm sander. Start with 65 grit, then 85 grit and finally 220 grit.
  • Begin to build box sides with wood glue, brad nails and air compressor.
  • Attach horizontal piece across your box and continue unitl two sides are built.
  • Attach two sides together with glue, brad nails and ari compressor.
  • Clean any overflow from the wood glue as you are working.
  • Attach 3-4 pieces of wood across the bottom of your box.
  • Apply stain in the color of your choice.
  • Once stain is dry, use spray-on-poly to protect box. Use three light coats and sand in between the 1st and 2nd coats.
  • Attach casters.
Author: Erin Nutter
Cost: under $30