Make Your Own Kitchen Cart

This vintage cart is now a one of a kind diy kitchen island.

Make your own kitchen cart.

Prep the boards and build the side panels using the cut list provided cut the legs side aprons side rails and stiles to length. Finish the cart by running a silicone bead between the cart surface and the 2x2 wood that is picture framing it image 2. How to create a beautiful kitchen island cart on wheels in 3 easy steps. Kitchen island with storage.

Plan it shop it and build it. Fill in all nail and screw holes the larger countersunk holes with dowels sand all wood surfaces and rub the cart down with tung oil image 1. Other than the legs the walnut for the top bead board and one piece of wood for the shelf the remaining pieces were scraps we had in the garage. Makita 10 compound miter saw.

Rockler has a free kitchen island plan that uses pre built cabinet panels for the sides and a butcher block from the top. Try looking for a cart at a resale shop or garage sale and then refinish it or go with the industrial look and add a countertop of your choice. Cut the plywood side panels to size as well. Written instructions color photos and a pdf download of the blueprint and material list will make build this kitchen island a breeze.

Using a pocket hole jig drill 3 4 pocket holes into the side aprons and attach them to the legs with 1 1 4 pocket hole screws.