How to Build a Garden Cart

A garden cart will come in handy when you are planting a garden or even hauling items out of your yard. On average these carts cost $80 each. Fortunately, with the right instructions you could build your own garden cart. By building the garden cart yourself you could save as much as half of the retail price.

Step 1: Cut one rectangular piece of plywood measuring 23 by 4 inches to create the base.

Step 2: Cut two rectangular pieces to measure 4 feet by 15 inches. These pieces are the sides of the cart.

Step 3: Cut two rectangular pieces measuring 28 by 3 inches to create the braces.

Step 4: Cut two pieces measuring 6 feet by 2 inches to make the cart handles.

Step 5: Cut the legs. Each should measure 2 by 15 inches.

Step 6: Cut two pieces of plywood measuring 23 by 15 inches.

Step 7: Cut another brace that measures 24 by 12 inches.

Step 8: Place the base on the ground. Place the 4 by 15 sides parallel to the base.

Step 9 Lay the handles measuring six feet apart so that they are perpendicular to the braces.

Step 10: Set the 28 by 3 inch braces eleven inches from the handles.

Step 11: Attach all pieces together using screws. Attach them in the locations they were placed.

Step 12: Turn the constructed box over. Connect the 2 by 15 inch braces to the handles. Screw the 24 by 2 inch pieces to the braces.

Step 13: Screw the sides of the cart into the base connect the back of the cart to the sides and the base.

Step 14: Connect the axle to the wheels. Place the cart onto the wheels and secure it with metal striping and screws.

Step 15: Apply sealant and paint to your new cart. Allow the cart to dry for at least 48 hours before using.