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1. Using two of the 10' 2x4's, cut 10 pieces to 21". (See Material List below.)
2. Cut the third 10' 2x4 into 2 pieces at 58" each (4'10").
3. Take one 8' 2x4 and cut in half (2 pieces at 4' each).
4. The second 8' 2x4 should be cut to these two lengths: (a) one piece at 51" and (b) one piece at 42".
5. Cut a 6' 2x4 to these two lengths: (a) one piece at 36" and (b) one piece at 32-1/2".
6. The last 6' 2x4 needs to be cut down to a length of 47-1/2".
7. Cut all nine decking boards (5/4" x 6") in half so that you have 18 pieces 4' in length.
8. To build the frame for the lower shelf, take the two 4' 2x4's along with five 21" 2x4's and assemble as shown here. Use 2-1/2" screws. TIP: At the outer edges where the 21" 2x4's are doubled, you should place the screws close together. This will be covered with another 2x4 later and room is needed for the second set of screws. TIP: It is always good practice to pre-drill pilot holes for screws to prevent wood from splitting.
9. To build the frame for the main shelf, take the two 58" 2x4's along with the last five 21" 2x4's and the 2'2" hardwood dowel and assemble as pictured. Mark the center and 2" from one end of each 58" 2x4. Using a 1" paddle bit, drill 1" deep holes for the dowel. Remember, near the outer edge put the screws closer together leaving room for future screws. Use 2-1/2" screws except for the hardwood dowel. For the dowel, use 2" screws.
10. Using 2-1/2" screws, attach lower shelf frame (built in step 8) to the 36" 2x4. This 2x4 should be in the left-front corner and should extend 9" below the shelf. Review Drawing C for placement. Attach the 51" 2x4 to the left-rear extending 9" below the shelf. At the right-front corner, attach the 32-1/2" 2x4 to the frame. This leg should extend 5-1/2" below the shelf. This will allow ground clearance after the wheels are installed. The 47-1/2" 2x4 goes to the right-rear. This leg should also extend 5-1/2" below the frame, again, allowing ground clearance. Centered on the rear of the frame, attach the 42" 2x4 flush with the bottom edge of the shelf frame.
11. On the three back boards, mark a line 23-5/8" up from the lower shelf frame. This will aid in the placement of the main shelf. Attach the main shelf (built in step 9) as pictured in Drawing D.
12. Starting at the front, attach four 4' deck boards to each of the lower and main shelves. Use 2" screws.
13. Starting at the top, attach eight deck boards to the outside-back. Use 2" screws.
14. Attach the three shelf brackets so that their tops are 12" above the main shelf frame. Use 3/4" screws.
15. Starting at the back, attach the last two deck boards to the shelf brackets. Use 3/4" screws.
16. Marking the center and 3/4" from the bottom and using a 1/2" paddle bit, drill holes through both the right-front and right-rear 2x4's for the axle. Feed the axle through the holes and place a wheel on each side. Tap an axle hat nut on one end and press flush to its corresponding wheel. For the other wheel, mark 3/8" out from the wheel and trim the axle with a hacksaw. Tap on the last axle hat nut.

     





Materials & Tools


• (2) 2'' x 4'' x 6'
• (2) 2'' x 4'' x 8'
• (3) 2'' x 4'' x 10'
• (9) 5/4'' x 6'' x 8' (deck boards)
• (1) 1'' diameter 2'2'' Hardwood Dowel
• (3) 12'' Shelf Brackets
• (2) 8'' Lawnmower Wheels
• (1) 1/2'' diameter 3' Steel Rod (Axle)
• (2) 1/2'' Axle Hat Nuts
Manufacturer-recommended screws as follows:
• (76) 2-1/2''
• (146) 2''
• (24) 3/4''
Tools:
• Power Drill/Screw Driver
• 1'' Paddle Bit
• 1/2'' Paddle Bit
• Hammer
• Hacksaw