I’m thinking about doing the same thing, but putting a small sheet of plywood over it for reinforcement and so that I don’t have a big hole in the middle middle of my cart
Thanks. The reason I did it the way I did was so the casters would be easy to be removed as they will also be used in another project, and I didn't want to spend another $75 for another set of casters, as this "Furniture Dolly" will not be used much, but I also can't count the times I was like "You know this would be a lot easier if I had a flat dolly".
They are basically a one time use item. Once the glue dries it goes into the trash. They are not cheap, but not overly expensive, there are other options available but I like these little brushes.
The t-nuts are on the other side, top of the dolly. The bolt goes all the way through the board, then when you tighten the bolt it pulls the t-nut in. Thanks for your comment.
No they don't. I did plan out the location for each, and strategically placed the screws as to not get in the way of the bolts. Thanks for the comment.
Not sure what you're asking. If you mean if you don't cut away half the thickness of the board to make the lap joint then the pieces wont be at the same height, which is one of the main reasons for doing a lap joint. Could it be built without doing this, of course, but only two of the boards would be holding the item to be moved. Another thing about the lap joint, when gluing, it creates a lot of surface area for the glue to bond to. Thanks for watching.
@@AndersenWoodCrafts Spent a few hours at Home Depot, all they had was this cheap high carbon steel black phosphate forstner bit set. Doing to spend the next few months trying to figure out the bit you used. Must be made of space age super grade obantanium metal, coated with indestructible diamond particulate. Good on you sir, I salute you, and the wood working gods!
@@AndersenWoodCrafts Rockler seems to be a great brand, when on sale. Harbor Freight make terrible forstner bits, but freud/diablo make high durability bits. Perhaps when on sale, I'll upgrade to Rockler. Seems I need 7/16" bit to duplicate your design. I'm going to put a stain, and carpeting on it as well, with 2x6's! Fun!
Do you have a hand saw? If so you have the tools for a lap joint, I'm not saying it is the easiest or most efficient method for most, but there are many ways to cut a lap joint. Thanks for watching.
I love the Norm Abrams feel of your style. Good pacing, good information, well produced. Top notch stuff!
Well thank you very much, Norm is my woodworking hero. Never thought I would be making videos.
Good job brother!!
Nice and clean.
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice build! I'm sure it will come in handy on future projects!!!
Thank you. I hope so, can't count the times I needed something like this with large wheels to go over rough surfaces.
Great full job
Thanks 👍
Great video, thanks. I need a dolly to move some heavy showcases.
Thanks for the comment and good luck moving those heavy showcases.
I’m thinking about doing the same thing, but putting a small sheet of plywood over it for reinforcement and so that I don’t have a big hole in the middle middle of my cart
Nice video clear concise
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching.
Excellent
Thanks. It works well, will be giving it a workout next week as I will be helping my sister move.
good approach.
Thank you.
Nice build. I think I would have used through bolts to hold the lap joints and the wheels in one.
Thanks. The reason I did it the way I did was so the casters would be easy to be removed as they will also be used in another project, and I didn't want to spend another $75 for another set of casters, as this "Furniture Dolly" will not be used much, but I also can't count the times I was like "You know this would be a lot easier if I had a flat dolly".
Nice
Thanks
i went with the 4 inch wheels for $30. hard to justify paying that much for those tread wheels since i'll be using mine on concrete surfaces.
Great. That is one of the things I love about building things yourself, you build them to your needs. Thanks for your comment and for watching.
How long do those glue brushes last you? Are you able to easily pull the dried glue out without causing damage?
They are basically a one time use item. Once the glue dries it goes into the trash. They are not cheap, but not overly expensive, there are other options available but I like these little brushes.
What is the size of the washer you’ve used to attach the bolt please? Thank you.
Are you asking about the washers or the t-nuts? Either way, I used 5/16" bolts, thus both the washers and t-nuts are 5/16".
4:06, so why can I not see the t-nut in the hole under the caster?
The t-nuts are on the other side, top of the dolly. The bolt goes all the way through the board, then when you tighten the bolt it pulls the t-nut in. Thanks for your comment.
The screws used for the "clamps"; they don't get in the way of the bolts?
No they don't. I did plan out the location for each, and strategically placed the screws as to not get in the way of the bolts. Thanks for the comment.
@@AndersenWoodCrafts ok. Thanks for answering my question. Great video.
Hi. Is the weight capacity for this dolly based on the wood or the wheels?
Weight capacity is determined by the wheels (or casters). Thanks for watching.
What happens if you don’t remove that piece of wood?
Not sure what you're asking. If you mean if you don't cut away half the thickness of the board to make the lap joint then the pieces wont be at the same height, which is one of the main reasons for doing a lap joint. Could it be built without doing this, of course, but only two of the boards would be holding the item to be moved. Another thing about the lap joint, when gluing, it creates a lot of surface area for the glue to bond to. Thanks for watching.
@@AndersenWoodCrafts that’s exactly what I meant. Thanks for your reply!
Noticed you cut indented holes into your wood, what tool bit set did you use for that?
The indented or recessed holes were made using a forstner bit. Thanks for the comment and for watching.
@@AndersenWoodCrafts Spent a few hours at Home Depot, all they had was this cheap high carbon steel black phosphate forstner bit set. Doing to spend the next few months trying to figure out the bit you used. Must be made of space age super grade obantanium metal, coated with indestructible diamond particulate. Good on you sir, I salute you, and the wood working gods!
@@CookieManCookies The bit set I have is from Rockler, have had it for a few years now and am very pleased with it. The set runs about $100
@@AndersenWoodCrafts Rockler seems to be a great brand, when on sale. Harbor Freight make terrible forstner bits, but freud/diablo make high durability bits. Perhaps when on sale, I'll upgrade to Rockler. Seems I need 7/16" bit to duplicate your design. I'm going to put a stain, and carpeting on it as well, with 2x6's! Fun!
@@CookieManCookies Have fun with your project. It does take time to acquire good tools, been an on going evolution of 10 years for me.
dont have the tools for half joint
Do you have a hand saw? If so you have the tools for a lap joint, I'm not saying it is the easiest or most efficient method for most, but there are many ways to cut a lap joint. Thanks for watching.