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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• Lumber Storage Cart (Woodworking for Mere Mortals)
• 8-bit Goomba (Super Mario Bros.)
• Lumber Rack (Rogue Engineer)
• 8-bit End Grain Goomba (Super Mario Bros.)

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Let’s get started on the build!

Tools and Supplies

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

Tools

• Track saw
• Table saw
• Pocket Hole Jig
• Router with circle cutting jig
• Jigsaw
• Orbital Sander
• Router with 60 degree v-groove bit
• Clamp edge guide
• Drill / Driver

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

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

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

Step 3: Route along the 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

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

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.

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

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.

Step 8: Install caster wheels

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

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

DIY Goomba Lumber Storage Cart

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DIY Dust Collection Cart for Shop Vacuum with Dustopper (FREE PLANS)

Hello everyone, in this tutorial I’m sharing how to build a dust collection cart for the Ridgid shop vacuum and Dustopper  (a cyclone dust separator for a 5 gallon bucket). This is a weekend DIY project that can be built from a single sheet of plywood.

Ridgid Shop vacuum + Dustopper Cart

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Watch the video tutorial

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Tools and Supplies

The following items are some of the tools and supplies I gathered to build the dust collection cart.

Tools

• Track saw
• Table saw
• Pocket Hole Jig
• Router with circle cutting jig
• Jigsaw
• Drill / Driver

Supplies

• 1 Sheet of 3/4″ Plywood
• 1 1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
• 3″ Caster Wheels (4)
• Screws and washers for caster wheel installation
• Wood Glue

The 36″ hose that came with the Dustopper is a few inches too short so I used the hose that came with my Ridgid vacuum.

I also use a Bosch vacuum hose for my orbital sander. It’s a nice hose and I recommend it. It needs an adapter to connect to the Dustopper.

How to build a Cyclone Dust Collection Cart

DIY Dust Collection Cart Woodworking Plans

My dust collection cart is largely inspired by the dust carts built by John of John Builds It and Matt of MWA Woodworks. I merged my favorite features between the two carts into this one.

It has been a long time since I built something I modeled in SketchUp first. I have some rough woodworking plans for the dust cart. I hope to get better at this in the future.

Step 1: Cut parts according to the cut list

Dust Collection Cart Plywood Cut List

Break down the sheet of plywood into the following parts:

• 23 1/2″ x 40″ (Sides) x 2
• 24″ x 22″ (Base)
• 24″ x 14″ (Top Shelf)
• 4″ x 24″ (Braces) x 3
• 4″ x 22″ (Caster Supports) x 2

Cut diagram for the dust cart sides

Step 2: Drill pocket holes

Pocket holes drilled into plywood parts for the dust cart

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

• All four sides of the base
• The short sides of the top shelf
• The short sides of the braces

Step 3: Assemble the dust cart

Assembling the dust cart with pocket hole screws

Assemble the cart following the diagram. Attach the two sides together via the top shelf and three braces. Install the base 3/4″ from the bottom of sides to allow clearance for the caster supports.

Attaching caster support boards to dust cart

Finally attach the caster supports.

Step 4: Install caster wheels

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

Step 5: Cut a hole in the top shelf for the Dustopper bucket

Using a router with a circle cutting jig to cut a hole for the Dustopper bucket

Use a router with a circle cutting jig or a jigsaw to cut out a circle for the Dustopper bucket.

DIY Dust Collection Cart

The Dustopper + Shop Vac cart is a much needed shop addition. It’s so nice having the bucket on a set of wheels now.

Ridgid Shop Vacuum Dust Separator Cart

DIY Dust Cart for the Dustopper Dust Separator

DIY Project Challenge #1: Organization

My dust collection cart is part of a monthly blogger DIY project challenge. April’s theme is organization. The goal was to create a project that organizes some part of the home for under $50. Check out the other organization themed projects by my fellow bloggers:

• Easy DIY Corner Cabinet Organizer (Emory Farm)
• DIY Blanket Ladder (Joyful Derivatives)
• $50 Office Window Treatment Makeover (Kippi at Home)
• DIY Boot Tray (Sand Dollar Lane)
• Sunglass Holder – Easy DIY Wall Display (Never Skip Brunch)
• DIY Jewelry Wall Organizer (1905 Farmhouse)
• DIY Wrapping Paper Storage (Rufus & Henrietta)
• $50 Coat Closet Makeover (Southern Yankee DIY)
• DIY Bathroom Organization (Rocky Canyon Rustic)
• DIY Midcentury Modern Dresser Makeover (The DIY Nuts)

DIY Project Challenge #1: Organization

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DIY Dust Collection Cart

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How to build a bandsaw circle cutting jig. Make repeatable perfect wooden circles!

Hello everyone, today I’m sharing how to build a circle cutting jig for your bandsaw. This is a really easy shop project that will make cutting circles a breeze. My bandsaw circle jig is largely inspired by George Vondriska’s bandsaw circle cutting jig. I loved the adjustable dovetail slider feature in his jig and had to incorporate into my jig.

Let’s get started!

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Tools and Supplies

The following items are some of the tools and supplies I gathered to create my bandsaw circle cutting jig:

Tools

• Bandsaw
• Table saw
• Drill press
• 3/16″ drill bit
• 5/16″ drill bit
• Clamps
• Playing cards

Supplies

• 1/4″ – 20 Threaded Inserts
• 1/4″ – 20 Thread Size Star Knob
• Sticky Measurement Tape
• 3/16″ dowel
• 1/2″ Plywood (I used scraps)
• Scrap hardwood for miter slot runner and stop block
• Double sided tape
• Rare earth magnet
• E-6000 Glue
• Wood Glue

How to Video Tutorial

Watch the how to make video below or continue reading for the written tutorial.

How to Make a Circle Cutting Jig for the Bandsaw

The bandsaw circle jig is a quick weekend shop project that can be made using scraps from your woodworking pile.

Step 1: Cut a piece of plywood for the base of circle jig

Cut a piece of plywood for the base of your bandsaw jig. My circle jig was created to fit on the Rikon 10-305 bench top bandsaw and is roughly 11″ x 16″. Your dimensions will vary based on the size of your bandsaw and on the size of the average circles that you want to create.  The maximum sized circle that I can cut with my jig is just shy of 16″ radius.

Step 2: Cut a sliding dovetail

Cut a second piece of plywood to match the dimensions of your circle jig base.

Make a mark where the bandsaw blade will line up and from that point mark two lines: an inch above and below the initial mark.  This section will be the adjustable sliding dovetail.

Cut along the lines with a 30 degree bevel on the table saw to create the sliding dovetail.

Sliding dovetail cut at a 30 degree bevel

Step 3: Assemble the jig

Glue the top sides to the base of the circle jig. First glue and clamp one side. Place the sliding dovetail with a card on each side before gluing and clamping the second side. This will ensure that the dovetail has room to freely slide in and out.

Using playing cards as a shim for the sliding dovetail

Once the glue dries, trim up the edges of the jig on the table saw.

Step 4: Create a stop block

I used a scrap piece of oak and attached it to end of the circle jig.  You’ll want to ensure that the stop block allows the jig pivot dowel to line up with the front of the bandsaw blade.

Step 5: Attach a runner for the miter gauge

Attaching a runner for the miter gauge slot

Using more scrap oak, I ripped a piece of oak that matched the width of my bandsaw’s miter slot and attached it to the base of the circle cutting jig.

Step 6: Install magnets for jig stability

At this point I noticed a had an imbalance issue with my bandsaw jig. I installed a small rare earth magnet to the base of my bandsaw jig. It was a magnet that purchased a long time ago so I do not know what the strength rating was, but it did the trick in resolving my jig’s balance issue.

Step 7: Create clamping mechanism for the sliding dovetail

Drill a 5/16″ hole in the sliding dovetail channel. Install a 1/4″ threaded insert. Screw in a 1/4″ star knob to clamp the sliding dovetail into place.

Using a threaded insert and a star knob for the sliding dovetail’s clamping mechanism

This was my first time using threaded inserts. It was a breeze and adds a nice touch to the project.

Step 8: Install dowel for circle pivot point

Drill a 3/16″ hole and insert a 3/16″ dowel. This is the pivot point for the wood blanks.

Step 9: Install sticky measurement tape

This final step is a really nice to have: installing sticky measurement tape.  To install the tape:

1. Lock the sliding dovetail into place
2. Cut a circle on the bandsaw with the jig
3. Measure the diameter of the circle
4. Line the sticky measurement tape up with the end of the sliding dovetail
5. Cut off any excess tape

Applying sticky measurement tape to indicate the radius of the circle

Now you’re adjustable bandsaw circle jig is ready for action. Enjoy!

Cutting a circle with the bandsaw circle cutting jig

Bandsaw circle cutting jig on the Rikon 10-305 bench top bandsaw

How to cut a circle without drilling a hole

More often than not you’ll probably want to cut a circle without damaging the surface by drilling a hole for the pivot point. You can avoid marring the surface of your circle by first cutting a sacrificial circle.

Attach a wood blank to the sacrificial circle using double sided tape. Now you can cut a circle from the wood blank without damaging the surface.

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Hope this post inspires you to build a circle cutting jig of your own. It’s a huge time saver over using a router and much more accurate that cutting a circle with a jigsaw.

Here’s a fun little gif of the bandsaw jig in action!

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DIY Mobile Lumber Cart | Plans from Woodworking for Mere Mortals

Hey everyone, today I’m sharing details about my latest woodworking build: a mobile lumber cart! I followed plans from Woodworking for Mere Mortals. Steve Ramsey has a great build video for the project. You can check out the video on his YouTube channel here. This lumber cart replaces a previous one that I built a few years ago. My old lumber rack could not store sheet goods and took up too much floor space in my garage.  I disassembled the 2x4s from it and hope to recycle them for a future shop project.

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Tools and Supplies

The following items are some of the tools and supplies I used to build my new lumber cart. Visit Ramsey’s plans for the full list of supplies and tools.

Tools

• Track saw
• Miter saw
• Drill Driver

Supplies

• 3″ Heavy Duty Swivel Caster Wheels
• Wood Glue
• Spax 1 1/4″ Woodworking Screws

Building the Rolling Lumber Cart

I did not deviate (at least not intentionally) from the original build plans.  Here are a few work in progress photos:

Lumber storage cart dividers

Dividers installed via dadoes and secured with wood glue and SPAX wood screws

Mobile lumber cart almost complete! (Just missing two shelves in this photo)

DIY Mobile Lumber Cart

I am very happy with my new lumber cart. I love the reduce footprint compared to my old lumber rack and I love having a spot to store plywood.  If you build one, don’t skimp on the caster wheels. Fully loaded, my cart will not budge.

Now I have to work on getting the cart empty as it’s really way too full.

Old mobile lumber rack | Plans by the Rogue Engineer

New lumber rack | Love the reduced floor footprint

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How to build a mobile lathe stand

Hello everyone! Today I’m sharing how I built a mobile stand for my lathe. I originally wanted to build a lathe stand that was perfect for my height but somewhere along the lines I butchered the math. (No worries, I’ll just use a platform to make up the difference.) The design of my lathe stand was inspired by one of the lathe stands I spotted in @onionwood’s shop.  @onionwood is an incredibly talented woodturner and instructor.  I highly recommend you take a moment to check out her Instagram page and see her work.

Now, let’s get started!

I finished my lathe stand. Yay! The design for this stand was inspired by one of the lathe stands built by @onionwood. (and if you haven’t checked out @onionwood’s profile you should ) I’ll add a few hooks and tool storage to it soon. . Maybe when I’m ready to upgrade my lathe I’ll build a version 2 with the correct math. . #lathestand #mobilelathestand #diy #dowoodworking #woodwork #woodworker #woodworking #woodcraft #woodturning #woodturner #lathe #harborfreight #centralmachinery #harborfreightlathe #kregjig #diyhalloffame #pocketholes #garage #garageshop

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Tools and Supplies

The following items are some of the tools and supplies that I gathered to build my mobile lathe stand.

Tools

• Kreg Jig K5
• Clamps
• Drill / Driver
• Saw

Supplies

• 2x4x8 (4)
• 2x6x8 (2)
• Wood glue
• 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws
• 3″ swivel caster wheels with brakes (4)
• Screws (12) and washers (12) for the caster wheels

Cut List

• 2×4 – 29″ (3) Bottom Shelf
• 2×4 – 24″ (2) Leg Base
• 2×4 – 12″ (2) Leg Top
• 2×4 – 29 1/2″ (4) Legs with 12 degree bevel
• 2×6 – 29″ (2) Top Shelf
• 2×6 – 13″ with 12 degree miter short point to short point (2) Leg braces
• 2×6 – 32 3/4″ (1) Main Brace

I had a ton of 2×4 and 2×6 scraps, and I was able to build my stand without a lumber trip. (Scrap wood projects FTW!)

Boards cut to size

You should adjust these measurements to suit your height (or use a platform to increase your height). Measure the length from your elbow to the ground. This is the height at which your lathe’s center to be.

How to Build a Mobile Lathe Stand

Step 1: Cut all the boards to size

Follow the cut list and cut the 2×4 and 2×6 boards down to final size.

Now, in hindsight I also wished I took the time to ensure my boards were square with my jointer and planer. I skipped this step because I was lazy and I reasoned this shortcut was acceptable because this is a shop project. When I began to assemble the base, I regretted the decision. However, in the end (and with the help of many clamps) it all worked out.

Step 2: Drill pocket holes

With a pocket hole jig drill pocket holes into:

• Each end of the bottom shelf boards
• Each end of the top shelf boards
• Each end of the table legs
• Each end of the leg braces

Drilling pocket holes with the Kreg Jig K5

Step 3: Assemble the legs

Grab the table legs, leg base and leg top to assemble the legs of the mobile stand.  The assembled leg should look like a trapezoid.

1. Screw the table legs on top the table leg base (2×4 – 24″)
2. Screw the table legs underneath the table leg top (2×4 – 12″)

Assembling legs

Apply glue between the joints.

Step 4: Attach the top shelf supports

Join the top shelf supports (2×6 – 29″) to the table legs.

Step 5: Attach the bottom shelf supports.

Join the bottom shelf supports (2×4 – 29″) to the table legs.

Step 6: Attach the leg braces

Join the leg braces (2×6 – 13″) to the table legs.

Assembling lathe stand

Assembling lathe stand

Step 7: Attach the main brace

Attach the main brace (2×6 – 32 3/4″) to the two leg braces.

Step 8: Install the caster wheels

Drill pilot holes for the caster wheel screws and install one caster in each corner of the mobile lathe stand with screws and matching washers.

Step 9: Drill holes for the lathe’s feet (optional)

Move the lathe to the stand and trace an outline of the lathe’s feet.  Remove the lathe from the stand and drill holes with a Forstner bit about an 1/8″ deep for each foot. This is an optional step but I think it will prevent the lathe from sliding around on top of the stand.

Step 10: Enjoy!

Install hooks and other accessories and enjoy having a lathe on wheels!

DIY Mobile Lathe Stand

DIY Mobile Lathe Stand

If you build the mobile lathe stand, please leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @handmadewithashley or Twitter @handmadewithash.   I’d love to see your pictures!

Reader Projects

@sayit_aint_tone727 built a scaled up version of the lathe stand:

Reader Project: DIY Mobile Lathe Stand

And check out @hubbellwoodworks version of the lathe stand:

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Made a simple stand for my lathe out of scrap wood. It’s on casters, too =) #lathe #lathestand #woodworking #woodworkingcommunity #wen #wentools #diy #hubbellwoodworks

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Watch the Instagram video below to see it in action!

My jointer is now mobile. I made my first half lap joint on this project. That was a little more time consuming than I had anticipated. . #weedendproject #shopupgrade #ridgid #teamridgid #ridgidjointer #jointer #orange #garage #garageshop #halflap #halflapjoint #sawdustsaturday #weekendwoodworking #saturday #woodworker #woodworking #dowoodworking

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While building this project, I made my first half lap joint! I felt the half lap joint would be a nice sturdy joint for the base.  So without further ado, let’s get started with the tutorial!

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Tools and Supplies

To build the jointer base, I gathered the following tools and supplies:

Tools

• Circular saw or table saw
• Drill Press with 2″ Forstner Drill Bit
• Clamps
• Chisels
• 4 swivel caster wheels with brakes

Supplies

• Wood glue
• 2×4 (1)

Cut List

• 30 1/2″ (2) – A
• 13 1/8″ (2) – B

Building a Ridgid Jointer Mobile Base

Step 1: Cut lumber to size

2×4 board cut to size

Cut the 2×4 into 4 pieces:

• 30 1/2″ (2) – A
• 13 1/8″ (2) – B

Step 2: Drill holes of the jointer feet

Holes drilled for jointer feet

1. Grab the pair of 13 1/8″ boards (part B).
2. Mark a dialog line from the corners.
3. Drill a 2″ hole a 1/4″ deep centered where the dialogs interesect.

Step 3: Cut half laps

Cut half laps with your method of choice.  I used a circular saw and chisel.  I did not enjoy making half laps with this method. It was very time consuming and tiring, but despite that I am glad I had the chance to experience creating half laps with that method.  However, next time I using my router.

Half lap joint with a circular saw and chisel

Step 4: Assemble base

Apply wood glue between the joints and use clamps to apply pressure.  Let the glue dry completely before removing the clamps.

Gluing and clamping mobile base

Jointer base ready for caster wheel installation

Step 5: Install caster wheels

3″ Swivel caster wheels with brakes

Install 3″ swivel caster wheels with brakes at each corner of the base.

Casters installed and base complete!

DIY Ridgid Jointer Mobile Base

If you build the mobile base, please leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @handmadewithashley or Twitter @handmadewithash.   I’d love to see your pictures!

DIY Ridgid Jointer Mobile Base

DIY Ridgid Jointer Mobile Base

DIY Ridgid Jointer Mobile Base

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