Time for another Workshop Favorite: the rolling work cart. I have this one that we bought YEARS ago, but I’ve created some plans that one could use to transform an old cabinet into a rolling work cart on the cheap that would work just as well.
I load my work cart up with all the tools I need to do the “task at hand” and keep it on the “job site”… in the current room that is under demolition/reconstruction”. It makes the difference between having everything I need within an arms reach and having to dig through piles of tools on the floor that I think I used recently and then running to the workshop where it also might be and then checking every other place I might have set it down…!!!
This is what happens without the cart. It stinks big time!
My rolling work cart has a large open shelf on the bottom, two drawers and peg holes on both sides that accept all the nifty pegboard hanging accessories so I can be extra-extra organized! The top has lots of little cubby pocket thingy so I can place screws, nails, trash…or whatever in different places and keep them separated.
When I’m done with the job, everything goes back in it’s place in my workshop and when I start a new job in the house, I pack it up with all the tools I will need for THAT job.
I can’t even remember where or when we got this work cart because we’ve had it so long. We probably bought it new and thought it would be all I’d ever need to store my tools in. HA!
If this one got sat on by a car, I wouldn’t go out and buy another one, I’d probably build one. And because I’m THAT kind of gal, I’ve drawn up some free plans in case you want to “Build a Rolling Work Cart too.
Whether you build or buy, it’s a real time saver. I use mine on every project.
Liz VanKirk says
I love the idea of this but it would be a bugger on the stairs! Maybe a smaller version that doesn’t weigh so much might be a good one for that w/ mini casters & handles for lifting?
Karen says
This would save so much time not having to hunt down tools for the job. That is probably one of the most frustrating things at my house. Think I might follow your lead and come up with something similar. Thanks for the wonderful idea Sandra!
Kristian says
Nice! I am just starting out and trying to set up a new workshop. I have a cabinet that I couldn’t decide what it’s best reuse would be. Now with your help,I have decided!
This would be the perfect thing to do with it! Thank you so much, never would have thought of that.
Beckie says
I don’t have the need one for construction, but I do have 2 rolling carts at my knees/hands for sewing and machine embroidery. Tool organization and accessibility makes the job easier and faster!
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Becky says
I bought the same exact cart, only I bought 2 because I got them for something like 40% off. Purchased from Sears. Such a good deal for real workhorses. I put a plywood top on one for a mini desk where I have pencils/erasers and such and use it to lay out work plans and small things I’m working on. The other is my miter saw stand. The drawers hold tools and the bottom holds tool cases. They are just fabulous. So glad I bought them. Plan to build a real miter saw stand someday and I like your idea of a mobile work cart for when I free one up.