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Jul 3, 2009

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Portable Vegie Patch

Portable Vegie Patch

From Australian Handyman Magazine

Despite holding two full tubs of soil, this trolley has been designed to be moved around the garden to take advantage of the sun, the shade or for occasional extra space. Built from 70 x 35mm construction-grade pine, it’s fastened with 65mm bugle-head batten screws and coated in a marine-based paint for weatherproofing.

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STEP 1

Make the lower frame
Mark out screw holes down the centre of the mating piece, 15mm in from each end. Drill out with a 6mm drill. Align outside face of each stile with end of each rail, using a clamp to hold pieces while screwing. Insert and fasten the two tub supporting battens.

STEP 2

Make the upper frame
Measure 510mm from the non-handle end of upper rail. Leaving 20mm gap in centre, attach two 70 x 19mm crosspieces. Pre-drill joining pieces. Shape handle with a jigsaw, smooth with a random orbital sander using 100-grit paper.

STEP 3

Attach the rear legs
Measure in 220mm from handle end and attach the rear legs, using a clamp to hold the legs in position while screwing in place. Measure 35mm from the front and attach the 350mm front supports. Insert each tub to check for fit.

STEP 4

Cut the wheel pieces
Cut two pieces to 640mm. On one end locate the centre and mark a point 35mm from the end. Drill a 19mm hole with a spade bit. On other end, measure down 20mm and mark. Draw line from here to top edge. Mark waste and cut angle with a drop saw.

STEP 5

Attach the wheel pieces
With the cart on its side attach the wheel support to the upper rail with two bugle-head batten screws. Ensure the angled end of the wheel support is flush with the top of the upper rail.

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