How to build a Shop Dolly For Under $25! DIY

In this video, I'll show you how I made this simple shop dolly using 2x4s and swivel casters.
Tools needed: tape measure, combination square, miter saw, electric drill and bits, air compressor, and a staple gun.
Materials used: (2) 2x4s 8 feet long, (8) swivel casters, construction screws, ribbed carpet, and glue.
You'll see in this video how I put these shop dolly's together stepped by step. I even discuss tips to straighten your wood to ensure the shop dollies are as flat as possible.
This was a fun project building these dollys and they are already coming in handy! We used them on several jobs including a job we completed shortly after finishing this video. If you have any questions on making a shop dolly please leave them below!
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Caster: amzn.to/3w4qm90
Ribbed Carpet: thd.co/380ovKo
2x4: thd.co/3Ffv6wF
Screws: thd.co/3OV57iQ
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[@AlsoSprachDJ]

Sorry if I missed it, but what purpose does the carpeting serve? Is it just to keep it non-marring?

[@gerardoisrael7871]

this video is just what I needed, I'm going to build a dolly

[@Wouldwoodwork]

lets go! its an easy build and its great to have a shop dolly in your shop

[@redgreenfan4055]

Great job! I've made a bunch of these for myself and friends. I do a couple things different. Use lap joints so the 2x4's are all level and flat and you can put a flat top on them if desired. Don't staple on the top of the 'rug' instead glue it down and only staple on the edges. That way no chance of snagging a staple on material being moved. Really like the idea of 3" wheels I've always made them with 2.5". I think you are right that 3" is better.

[@octaviochavez148]

excellent explanation, well detailed.Thanks a lot. It is what I was looking for

[@beckeralan2]

You have wonderfully shown how you made this simple shop dolly using 2x4s and swivel casters! I'm happy to benefit from this video.

[@Wouldwoodwork]

Perfect Ahmet! I hope you can diy this shop dolly at your home shop too!

[@kevinjaeger2515]

Wow, I was unaware of this construction method, thank you very much for the informative video

[@Wouldwoodwork]

No problem Kevin!

[@katrinakatien1679]

The DIY is easy to follow. Definitely making a shop Dolly with the small budget

[@Wouldwoodwork]

Lets go! I hope it comes out well!

[@etrexofx1360]

Let's gooo! Ima give it a shot at building a shop dolly soon. I need me one

[@Wouldwoodwork]

There you! You'll do it! It's an easy build and great to have in your shop!

[@bobmarkov3871]

Very nice video indeed, I am very happy I found this!

[@Wouldwoodwork]

thank you!

[@yvanmontes9222]

That good video!! Teaching that it can be built with quality materials and at a low price, I liked it a lot! Good video!!

[@Wouldwoodwork]

Thanks!

[@danieljimenez3157]

It's great, the truth is that each video you make is incredible, and each topic is super interesting.

[@Wouldwoodwork]

perfect!

[@daviddelgado174]

This video is excellent, I like the ease with which the video can be understood, thank you.

[@Wouldwoodwork]

thats what its all about. let me know if you have any questions building a shop dolly!

[@danielaavendano1]

It is an excellent option and very cheap to build one of these, thanks for sharing, I am sure that I will also do it with these same materials, I love your channel and I recommend it.

[@Wouldwoodwork]

thank you Daniela!

[@mariaflorez9733]

Thanks for share this with us it's great to know more about this topic it's exactly what i'm looking for, it's helped me a lot.

[@Wouldwoodwork]

Perfect Maria! I hope your shop dolly came out looking great!

[@Belligol15]

Very good information, it's great. I support every word.This worked a lot for me to make the right decision!

[@Wouldwoodwork]

thank you!

[@xavierreyes2051]

very good information friend I loved this video very much I found the information I needed

[@Wouldwoodwork]

thank you Rodney!

[@davidemprende9902]

Thanks for the video it was really interesting and helpful hope to watch more in the future

[@Wouldwoodwork]

right on!

[@eman_7439]

Good video, I liked this easy method, great information and explanation.

[@Wouldwoodwork]

No problem! Let me know if you have any questions making a shop dolly

[@user-oscarddavalos]

excellent content, everything is well explained, and it is easy to understand.

[@Wouldwoodwork]

That was the plan! go ahead and test your skills making a shop dolly!

[@paula0131]

I like your videos, they are great, your content is unique, this channel has to be one of the best

[@Wouldwoodwork]

perfect!

[@luizaol9212]

Great video about How to build a Shop Dolly For Under $25, really interesting video!

[@Wouldwoodwork]

its super cheap to build these dollys!

[@mauishihtzu6280]

This is really fun! I really love making this Shop Dolly DIY!

[@Wouldwoodwork]

thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@david_a_uno]

Your tutorial is absolutely excellent. Clear as day, entertaining, step by step, and great photography too. Thank you! 👌

[@Wouldwoodwork]

Thanks David! I'm glad you are here supporting the page!

[@tadeomartinez4246]

All this is incredible! I loved the video and everything you do is getting better and better!!!!

[@Wouldwoodwork]

Thank you Tadeo!

[@anelissemarquez6135]

good channel, I like this type of videos, the content is excellent, I recommend it

[@Wouldwoodwork]

thank you!

[@chocoeco7512]

Really creative! This shop dolly is beautiful!

[@Wouldwoodwork]

Thank you! These were very east to build!

[@milagroschirinos3168]

I really like your channel and your content thanks for the video I liked it a lot, without a doubt one of the best, I hope I can see more videos thanks

[@Wouldwoodwork]

no problem!

[@mickeyd069]

awesome logo

[@Wouldwoodwork]

Thanks man!!

[@charlieleidholdt7785]

Great site!

[@Wouldwoodwork]

Thank you for your support!

[@stanksauce2662]

Happy to see you teaching the next generation 💪🏻 Major props

[@Wouldwoodwork]

I appreciate that!

[@aleksandarkomatina5348]

Really amazing, thank you for share this video, exactly what I needed

[@Wouldwoodwork]

Solid!

[@kathystory5744]

Nice tutorial!

[@billlawrence8882]

love the assistant!

[@Wouldwoodwork]

Thanks!!

[@carlosperez3361]

Great review, you have captured perfectly what was expressed, it is appreciated that you have shared it, I liked how you express yourself in your videos, congratulations....

[@Wouldwoodwork]

Thanks Oliver!

[@kobegaling2898]

great content! thanks for sharing this information with us, this is really helpful for me. Love this a lot!

[@Wouldwoodwork]

Perfect!

[@rlar27]

Nice work!

[@Wouldwoodwork]

Thanks man!

[@Chawaonga]

Thanks! How much weight do you think this can handle?

[@ios6605]

Aren’t those those like that $10 at Harbor freight

[@Wouldwoodwork]

lol they might be, always fun to build a small project to get better at building

[@jprice3648]

No. Those are 1 by's. These are way more heavy duty

[@victorvek5227]

$13 at Harbor Freight.

[@Wouldwoodwork]

Let's get it!

[@jprice3648]

Nope. Way thinner wood. Your HF ones will break with half of the weight that these can hold.

[@joshgarcia1899]

A year ago it cost $25 to make this. Today it costs over $5,000,000 just for the casters.

[@Wouldwoodwork]

😂😂😂 that is a straight up fact!! Inflation got us all in the blender 🌪️

[@jmj267]

Sorry for the buzz kill but yeah....i bought one at Harbor Freight for $12 today. Lots less than the cost you spent. Very good explanations of how to build of any size though. Keep up the good work.

[@jprice3648]

Sorry, but you bought dolly's made from 1x4s not 2x4s. These will hold way more weight than your HF ones.

[@johnhelton457]

I did the same with Woodglut :)

[@Wouldwoodwork]

We use ours all the time now

[@joeb5281]

Why not stop calling things "bad boys"? Also, the word basically, used as a placeholder, is distracting. Basically, a dolly is a lumber frame on casters. After that, one is not "basically" building a dolly, one is simply building one.

[@Wouldwoodwork]

One key similarity you have with all the other foolish comments I receive is NO CONTENT for me to study. Instead of coming here to bash how I speak or the choice of words I use how about you go create something for the world to see....
If not, you're "basically" feeble human that finds joy in speaking negative to other people.

[@uhN0id]

@@Wouldwoodwork crazy how people can find any reason to be negative and/or unappreciative. Choosing beggars and all that. Thanks for the video. This will help me when I build cabinets and need to move them around my shop!