After 9 days of vacation, I was ready to get in the workshop and build. I had this bar cart idea in my head before vacation, but didn't get to it.
And then I saw a "news" story on home drinking versus going out and it said entertaining at home is on the rise and home bar carts and bar accessory sales were increasing and I knew I had to make this. I used pallet wood and reclaimed fence boards. I started by cutting the four corner board pieces, two 36" long, two 32" because I added 4" wheels. I then decided on my width (18") and cut fence boards and pallet boards (for dividers) for the bottom tray. I secured the pallet boards to one side of the bottom tray fence board.
After I created three of these, I laid them out plus added once fence board without the pallet divider to determine the length of my cart (23 1/2"). I cut the long boards for the side of the bottom tray and created a frame or box around the legs.
I made the mistake of adding an inch and a half, think I would need because of the end pieces. I didn't need to do that so there is a little corner gap where the bottom pieces don't cover the end side pieces. No biggie--I left it and called it character.
I then added the bottom shelf/divider pieces, securing them with screws from the bottom.
Next I made a middle shelf. This has a shorter side made from pallet wood with a fence board bottom.
I did the sides a little different from the bottom shelf for a different look.
After this point, I forgot to take process pictures. But, I made a tray for the top that is removable.
It sits securely on braces.
I found a metal piece that was left in our workshop. it was the perfect size so I used it a for a handle.
A hook and bottle opener completed the bar cart. I did stain it all first and then decided it needed to be "Beckyfied", ie. I need to add some fun paint colors to it!
The bar cart found a new home as it sold Saturday at the Farmer's Market. Cheers!
