How To Build A Mobile Planer Cart with Storage Cabinet

This sturdy mobile planer cart is a great way to get some flexibility on certain projects, especially in a smaller shop.

The planer cart measures 24″ W x 24″ D x 17″ H with a sturdy storage drawer. I build the box from 3/4″ birch plywood. I make the long cuts on the Sawstop and cut the parts to length on the Powermatic. After measuring the sides, I predrill holes for the screws.

I’ll attach the sides to the back using wood glue and tack them in place with the nailer. Use a 3/4″ construction screw for a stronger joint.

With the sides assembled and drying, I cut the parts for the top and bottom that I’ll attach with 1-3/4″ construction screws. I add 3/4″ plywood inserts for added strength.

With most of the work done on the cabinet, it’s time to get started on the heavy-duty drawer. Using 3/4″ plywood, the drawer will add weight and stability to the finished cabinet. The drawer will be 20″ wide, including the sides of the drawers.

After cutting the grooves for the drawer bottom and drawer back, I measure and mark for pre-drilling the assembly screws. I assemble the drawer the same way that I assembled the rest of the cabinet.

I’m covering the top and back of the cabinet with acrylic. I cut the plexiglass 1/2″ oversized and sand it down with 120 grit sandpaper for better paint adhesion. I’ll apply 2 coats of latex paint. This step isn’t necessary.

With the paint drying on the acrylic sheets, I’ll cut several quick wood plugs to fill up the countersink holes on the cabinet. Using a little wood glue, I set the plugs in place and use a router to remove the excess.

Next, I coat the acrylic sheets in contact cement for a secure bond to the cabinet surface.

Using a piece of scrap board as a jig, I place and install the metal slide rails for the drawer to the inside of the cabinet.

Before moving on to the wheels, I cut a quick drawer front and use edge banding to hide the end grain. Attach the drawer front with 4 shallow screws.

Finally, the caster wheels get attached to each corner on the bottom of the cabinet using a Vix bit to automatically center the holes for the screws.

After a final sanding with 180 grit sandpaper, I’ll finish the cabinet with clear lacquer.

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