How to Build a Bar Cart with Crates
Updated: Aug. 26, 2019This creative project shows you how to build a crate bar and makes use of pre-constructed crates, so it can be built quickly and features ample storage space.
Having a get-together this evening? Build this sleek bar cart in less than an hour using crates and casters, and it'll be the talk of the party.
Materials
- (6) Large Crates
- 1” x 10” x 72” board (cut in half for two 36″ pieces)
- Pallet boards
- (4) Casters
- 1-1/4” wood screws 3/8” wood screws 2” brad nails
Tools
- Circular saw/Miter saw
- Drill
- Brad nailer
Instructions:
1. Stack six large crates as shown in the illustration.
2. Secure the crates together using 1-1/4-in. wood screws and 3/8-in. wood screws.
3. Attach 36-in. x 9-1/2-in. boards to the top and bottom of the crate stack using 2-in. brad nails.
4. Attach casters to the bottom board in each corner; then secure pallet wood to the exterior of the cart using a brad nailer.
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Originally Published: August 26, 2019
