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After researching a ton I came up with a design similar to others but slightly different for a rolling door cart. I probably had some of the parts list available at home but wanted to showcase the cost to build and parts list from scratch.
You'll need:
5 pieces of 10 foot schedule 40 1" pvc
9 pool noodles (I bought 12 but only used 9)
4 1" 2 hole straps
4 1" 1 hole straps
1 2x4 3/4" plywood
1 pack of 4 3" swivel casters
Box of 5/8" long screws (box needs at least 28)
Pack of washers to fit screws
10 1" 90 degree angles (menards had a 10 pack)
10 1" tees (menards had a 10 pack)
4 1" 90 degree elbow sideouts
Pvc glue
The total of this project will be around $130 (before the 11% rebate if you go to Menards like me). I did 6 2 hole straps but if I was changing the design I'd do 1 holes on the side. The board isn't wide enough to do 2 hole straps on the side. I went ahead and used all 6 at the ends since I had them. It'll probably work just fine but that's a mod I'd make and probably will add a few extra straps. I also forgot the washers but had some at home I went ahead and used.
To build:
Cut 10x 21" long pieces for your verticals
Cut 5x 20" long pieces for the tops across
Cut 2 40" long pieces for the center bottom
Cut 6 6" long pieces for the ends
Cut 8 9" long pieces for the sides
Assemble each end by connecting 3 6" pieces with tees in between, and then put a 90 degree elbow sideout for each corner
Add the 2 40" long pieces to the tees of one side
Along each outter side connect your 9" pieces with tees in the middle. Each should be 4 pieces with 3 tees in between.
Now attach each upright into the corners and side tees.
Attach a 90 degree elbow at the top and then put the 20" section between.
From here once you've test fit everything, then take apart and glue any fittings you'd like. As a note, I am choosing to only glue the uprights together and into the base.
The fully assembled pvc can now be strapped to the board. You can either attach casters before or after this step, I did after by flipping the cart upside down. The casters I placed 1 1/4" away from the edges. I wanted to be able to easily reach the stop locks.
To attach the cart to the board, place the straps over the pvc bottom and screw into place. I tried to get the cart spaced evenly in the middle of the board. Now you can measure and cut your pool noodles. After cutting to length just use scissors and slice open one side to be able to wrap the pipe.
Thats it, you're done! Sit back and admire your work. This project should easily take less than 2 hours to build if you've got even a fraction of handy skills, so not a bad project at all!
Some changes I would make:
I'd spend a little more money probably and get a bigger board that could also fit the freedom panel bag. It's not a huge deal, but it'd make the cart a ton cooler! You'd probably need 2 more casters as well to support the middle
I also plan on adding some kind of handle to move the cart around without needing to use the cart or doors to push and pull. It should be just fine without but again figure it'd just be fancier.
Hope you enjoy!
You'll need:
5 pieces of 10 foot schedule 40 1" pvc
9 pool noodles (I bought 12 but only used 9)
4 1" 2 hole straps
4 1" 1 hole straps
1 2x4 3/4" plywood
1 pack of 4 3" swivel casters
Box of 5/8" long screws (box needs at least 28)
Pack of washers to fit screws
10 1" 90 degree angles (menards had a 10 pack)
10 1" tees (menards had a 10 pack)
4 1" 90 degree elbow sideouts
Pvc glue
The total of this project will be around $130 (before the 11% rebate if you go to Menards like me). I did 6 2 hole straps but if I was changing the design I'd do 1 holes on the side. The board isn't wide enough to do 2 hole straps on the side. I went ahead and used all 6 at the ends since I had them. It'll probably work just fine but that's a mod I'd make and probably will add a few extra straps. I also forgot the washers but had some at home I went ahead and used.
To build:
Cut 10x 21" long pieces for your verticals
Cut 5x 20" long pieces for the tops across
Cut 2 40" long pieces for the center bottom
Cut 6 6" long pieces for the ends
Cut 8 9" long pieces for the sides
Assemble each end by connecting 3 6" pieces with tees in between, and then put a 90 degree elbow sideout for each corner
Add the 2 40" long pieces to the tees of one side
Along each outter side connect your 9" pieces with tees in the middle. Each should be 4 pieces with 3 tees in between.
Now attach each upright into the corners and side tees.
Attach a 90 degree elbow at the top and then put the 20" section between.
From here once you've test fit everything, then take apart and glue any fittings you'd like. As a note, I am choosing to only glue the uprights together and into the base.
The fully assembled pvc can now be strapped to the board. You can either attach casters before or after this step, I did after by flipping the cart upside down. The casters I placed 1 1/4" away from the edges. I wanted to be able to easily reach the stop locks.
To attach the cart to the board, place the straps over the pvc bottom and screw into place. I tried to get the cart spaced evenly in the middle of the board. Now you can measure and cut your pool noodles. After cutting to length just use scissors and slice open one side to be able to wrap the pipe.
Thats it, you're done! Sit back and admire your work. This project should easily take less than 2 hours to build if you've got even a fraction of handy skills, so not a bad project at all!
Some changes I would make:
I'd spend a little more money probably and get a bigger board that could also fit the freedom panel bag. It's not a huge deal, but it'd make the cart a ton cooler! You'd probably need 2 more casters as well to support the middle
I also plan on adding some kind of handle to move the cart around without needing to use the cart or doors to push and pull. It should be just fine without but again figure it'd just be fancier.
Hope you enjoy!
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