Kids Tea Cart
DIY kids tea cart using stair spindles, free tutorial.
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
What you need
- 40" of 1x12 boards
- 4 stair spindles
- dowel for handle
- 4 post style caster wheels
- wood glue
- 2" wood screws
- 1-1/4" pocket hole screws also recommended
- additional scrap 1x3, 1x2 for handle
scrap plywood strips, 2-1/2" wide x 8 feet long, or trim or 1x material for the scalloped trim
- 2 - 1x12 @ 20"
- 4 - stair spindles @ 17-1/2"
- trim cut to fit
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- kreg-jig
- drill
- jigsaw
- sander
Step by step
Step 1
Measure the square part of the stair spindles and cut this amount out of the bottom 1x12 with a jigsaw. Cut stair spindles down in size. Attach to the bottom 1x12 with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screw and wood glue on underside of 1x12.
Step 2
Attach top to tops of cut stair spindles with 2" wood screws, predrilling holes and using glue.
Step 3
Drill holes in bottoms of stair spindles and insert the caster wheels. Glue in place.
Step 4
Build the handle from scrap wood, 1x2 for the base and 1x3 for the sides. Attach together, then attach entire handle unit to the top of the cart with 1-1/4" screws and wood glue (you can use pocket hole screws)
Step 5
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
