| Project by Greg Wurst | posted 303 days ago | 912 views | 17 times favorited | 8 comments | ![]() |
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Nothing special here, just a cutoff cart I needed to clear some space in a closet in my workshop for finishing supplies. I found the plans in an old magazine, and changed the dimensions to fit a space I had. Here are a couple pics of the Sketchup plans I drew:


If you’re interested, the Sketchup files and material list can be downloaded here:
http://cid-258899c12334cc4d.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Cutoff%20Cart?uc=3&nl=1
You can build it from one 49”x97” piece of 3/4” MDF and another 24”x48” piece of 3/4” MDF (Home Depot carries 2×4 sheets of 3/4” MDF). I built the entire thing using coarse pocket screws with no glue and it’s sturdy as can be. I also added 3” casters from Harbor Freight with the front two being locking casters.
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8 comments so far
TimberMan
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posted 303 days ago
Nice design. I like the different depth sections.
CharlieM1958
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posted 303 days ago
I could really use something like this. My cutoffs go into a big box, which is now full, so I can’t find anything unless it’s right near the top.
Thanks for posting, Greg.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Woodbutchery
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posted 302 days ago
Thanks, Greg. Any reason why you chose 3/4” MDF vs/ 1/2” plywood?
Just askin’.
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Greg Wurst
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posted 302 days ago
I had a ton of 3/4” MDF lying-around so the materials were essentially free. If I had to buy the material then 1/2” ply would have been a good choice. However, I’ve had a problem with the 1” pocket screws poking-through 1/2” ply so 3/4” ply might be a better choice if you want to go with pocket screws.
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cabinetmaster
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posted 302 days ago
Great design and it’s mobile…............
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majeagle1
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posted 288 days ago
Great design, I’m with charlie…........ all of my cutoffs are in a “pile”, I need one of these.
Thanks for sharing
I noticed you use “skydrive” for online storage, what do you think of it?
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Greg Wurst
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posted 288 days ago
I’m fairly-happy with Skydrive. The price is right, and I can store any type of file I want. There are some interface changes I’d make if I had my choice, but otherwise it works great.
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sIKE
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posted 278 days ago
I really like this cutoff bin. I am going to make one. America’s Best Workshops 2009 by Wood magazine, ha this plus the guy mod’ed the outside to be a clamp rack. So I am going to take both mods and whip myself up one of these puppies!
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