Giant Goomba Lumber Storage Cart | Tutorial + Free Plans

July 8, 2019 by Ashley

Learn how to build a geek-themed lumber storage cart for your garage from two sheets of plywood in this step-by-step DIY woodworking tutorial.

DIY Giant Goomba Lumber Storage Cart Tutorial

Hello everyone, today I’m sharing details on my latest build: a 4′ tall 8-bit Goomba that doubles as a lumber storage cart. This is not the most practical of lumber carts, but it was a fun project that fits with my growing collection of retro video game garage decor.

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Let’s get started on the build!

Building a 8-bit four foot tall Goomba that doubles a lumber storage cart. Perfect for storing scrap wood!

Tools and Supplies

The following items are some of the tools and supplies I gathered to build the 8-bit Goomba lumber cart.

Tools

Supplies

2 Sheets of 3/4″ Plywood
1 1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
3″ Caster Wheels (4)
Screws and washers for caster wheel installation
Wood Glue
Spray paint (tan, brown and black)

How to build a Geeky Lumber Storage Cart

Watch the build video below or continue reading for the written tutorial.

Step 1: Cut parts according to the cut list

Pieces of plywood cut to size for the lumber cart

Break down the sheet of plywood into the following parts:

48″ x 48″ (Goomba)
42″ x 11 7/8″ (Dividers) x 4
24″ x 11 7/8 (Base)

Step 2: Draw grid lines for Goomba

Using rulers to measure out a 3″ x 3″ grid cells for 8-bit Goomba

Use a ruler to mark grid lines space 3″ apart.

Step 3: Route along the grid lines

Using a router plus edge clamp to route along grid lines

Install a v-groove router bit and route along the grid lines. Use a clamp edge guide to ensure straight lines.

Step 4: Cut out Goomba’s silhouette

Silhouette of 8-bit Goomba marked out on the grid

Trace out the silhouette of Goomba and then cut out the Goomba’s shape with a jigsaw.

Silhouette of Goomba cut out with a jigsaww
8-bit Goomba is Large! Standing next to Goomba for scale

Step 5: Paint Goomba’s pixels

Sand between the grooves and sand the surface of Goomba. I used a scrap piece of wood to support the sandpaper as I sanded between the grooves.

Painting 8-bit Goomba

Tape off sections and spray paint the Goomba’s pixels.

Spraying Goomba with white primer
Taping off portions of Goomba and spray painting
Adding a clear gloss spray coat
4′ Goomba next to human for scale

Step 6: Drill pocket holes

Grab a pocket hole jig drill and drill pockets holes on the following parts:

One side on the cart base
On the bottom and back side of the dividers

Step 7: Assemble the cart

Assemble the cart according to the diagram.

Assembling lumber cart with pocket hole screws

Step 8: Install caster wheels

Attach boards to the base of the lumber storage cart for caster wheel support.

Squared 2×4 boards for cart base
Lumber cart base assembled with half-lap joints

Grabs screws and matching washers and install 4 casters to the underside of the lumber cart.

DIY Goomba Lumber Storage Cart

Thanks for checking out my project!

Goomba Lumber Cart from the front
Goomba Lumber Cart from the back

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