How to build rolling shelves

If you have limited space and hard floors, a rolling shelf might be a great piece for you. It's practical and fun and can give you some flexibility.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• (1) 5 x 10 sheet of plywood
• Edgebanding
• 4 lockable caster wheels
• Tape measure
• Drill
• Wood screws
• Sander
• Paint or Stain

1. Make these cuts:
   1 piece @ 24 inches x 70 1/2 inches
   2 pieces @ 11 1/4 inches x 70 1/2 inches
   2 pieces @ 12 inches x 24 inches
   4 pieces @ 11 1/4 inches x 22 1/2 inches
2. Lay the 11 1/4 inch x 70 1/2 inch pieces on their long 3/4 inch faces. Attach a 12 x 24 inch piece to the bottom and another to the top making a 72 inch x 24 inch box. The bottom and top will stand 3/4 inch higher than the sides.
3. Evenly distribute the 11 1/4 inch x 22 1/2 inch pieces as shelves. Attach making sure they are flush with the front (the face down side).
4. Attach the back. It will fit snugly between the top and bottom and will be flush with both sides.
5. Attach the casters to the bottom, one near each corner.
6. Edgeband the backs and sides of the top and bottom. Flip the shelves over and edgeband the fronts of the top, bottom, sides and shelves.
7. Fill in all holes with wood filler and sand smooth.
8. Paint or stain to your liking.
9. Build as many shelves as you like.

Tips & Warnings

• You can attach with multiple shelves with hooks or latches.
• Never paint or stain without proper ventilation.