Play Train Table Trundle
No space for a train table in your home? Make a train trundle quickly and easily that children can pull out to play, and push back under the bed for storage. This trundle can be made to any size and used for storage or a trundle bed. How to build a trundle train table. Keep the train set close at hand, but easy to stow away by building a train trundle table.
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
What you need
- 1 - sheet 3/4” plywood, cut to 39” x 28 1/2” (ask hardware store to cut the plywood to this size)
- 2 - 1x4 Boards, 72” long
- 4 - small caster wheels
- Screws for attaching caster wheels
- 1-1/4" brad nails
- 2 - 1x4 @ 39”
- 2 - 1x4 @ 27”
- 1 - 3/4” plywood @ 39” x 28 1/2” *This cut list is designed to fit a specific train mat. Build to suit your train mat or other storage needs.
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- drill
- circular saw
- nailer
- sander
- countersink drill bit
Step by step
Step 1
Make a box out of your 1x4 boards, join at corners with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Step 2
Now we’ll just attach the plywood to the bottom with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Step 3
Finally attach the caster wheels.
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.
