Learn how to build a mobile shop cart for your benchtop router table in this DIY woodworking tutorial.
Hello everyone, today I’m sharing details on my latest shop project: a mobile shop cart for my benchtop router. I purchased the Kreg benchtop router table almost a year ago, and unfortunately it has been sitting on my garage floor ever since I assembled it. Today it rests on a set of blue wheels and in this blog post I’m sharing how I built shop table for it.
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Let’s get started on the build!
Tools and Supplies
The following items are some of the tools and supplies I gathered to build the mobile shop cart for my benchtop router table:
Tools
- Table saw / Miter saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Drill / Driver
Supplies
- 2×4 – 96″ (4)
- 2 1/4″ pocket hole screws (2″ if you mill the 2x4s before assembling)
- 3″ Caster Wheels (4)
- Screws and washers for caster wheel installation
- Wood Glue
How to build a basic mobile shop cart
My main goal for my benchtop router table was to keep it basic. I wanted a simple build that could easily be completed as a weekend project.
Step 1: Cut 2x4s to size
With a miter saw or saw of your choice, cut the 2×4 boards into the following parts:
- 23 1/2″ (8) – Long aprons
- 15″ (4) – Leg Part A
- 22″ (4) – Leg Part B
Important Note:
I milled my 2×4 boards before cutting and assembling them. The final dimensions of the boards were 1 1/4″ thick and 3 1/4″ wide. Typical dimension of store bought 2x4s is 1 1/2″ thick and 3 1/2″ wide. My project measurements match my milled thickness and width of 1 1/4″ thick and 3 1/4″ wide. Keep this in mind if you follow these build plans.
Step 2: Drill pocket holes
Grab a pocket hole jig drill and drill pockets holes on the following parts:
- Both ends of the Long Aprons
- Both ends of Leg Part A
Step 3: Assemble the mobile shop cart
Assemble the mobile shop cart as indicated in the following diagrams.
I spaced the boards for the shelf 3″ apart from one another.
Step 4: Install caster wheels
Grabs screws and matching washers and install 4 casters to the underside of the cart.
DIY Mobile Shop Cart for a Benchtop Router Table
It’s so nice to get my benchtop router off the floor and onto a table. I look forward to putting it to use in future project.
Check out some of my other shop projects:
- Geeky Goomba Lumber Storage Cart
- Dust Collection Cart
- Lumber Storage Cart (Plans from Woodworking for Mere Mortals)
- Mobile base for the Ridgid Jointer
- Lathe stand for a mini/midi lathe
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