Build Your Own Dolly

Are you the crafty/handy type that likes to fix the problem by constructing a solution, rather than buying one? For someone who is often moving heavy things around a garage, shop, or even the house, you can save your back and a few bucks by building yourself a workshop dolly.   

A workshop dolly is really just a platform on wheels. It doesn’t need to be anything fancy, intricately constructed or purchased for a ton of money simply because someone else designed and built it for you. You don’t need to be an expert craftsman or have expensive tools to get the job done, either. All you need are a few inexpensive supplies you can pick up at your local hardware store. 

Supplies: You’ll need two-by-fours, scrap plywood, wood screws and four swivel casters, which you can find at AccessCasters.com. 

Once you’ve got the supplies it’s time to start constructing. For a good strong dolly, make a rectangle with the two-by-fours. Using lap joints at the corners is best. Then, attach the swivel casters just below the joints. Fasten carpet remnants over the dolly to keep items from slipping or to protect furniture or other delicate items. 

Voila! Just like that you’ve got yourself a dolly to move things around the shop, move heavy furniture around the house or even unload heavy supplies from your next trip to the bulk food supply store.