Difficulty
Intermediate
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Build your own kids wheelbarrow from pine boards with our free step by step plans.
Built and photographed by Jaime Costiglio for Handbuilt Holiday.
Dimensions
Kids Wheelbarrow Dimensions
Preparation
Shopping List
- 3 feet of 1x6 board (for bucket)
- 9-1/2" x 10-1/2" - 1/4" plywood
- 1 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long
- 4" wood wheel
- 1 - 1/4” x 60mm connecting bolt & nut
- 1-1/4" self tapping screws
- 3/4" brad nails
- wood glue
Cut List
- 2 - 1x6 @ 12-1/4” - long point to long point, both ends 10 degree miter not parallel (long sides)
- 2 - 1x6 @ 8”
- 1 - 1/4” plywood 9 1/2” x 10-1/2" (base)
- 2 - 1x2 @ 21 1/2” (handles)
- 2 - 1x2 @ 5” - longest point measurement, one end 10 degree miter (legs)
- 1 - 1x2 @ 5” - long point to long point, both ends 10 degree miter not parallel (long support)
- 1 - 1x2 @ 3” - long point to long point, both ends 10 degree miter not parallel (short support)
- 1 - 4” wheel (can cut from 1x material)
Cutting Instructions
Cut boards using a compound miter saw.
The 1/4" plywood depending on starting size will need to be cut with a circular saw.
Tools
Instructions
Step 1
Build the frame for the kids wheelbarrow. I recommend 1-1/4" self tapping wood screws and glue, countersink slightly below surface of wood.
Step 2
Drill holes and add wheel with bolts.
Add legs with 1-1/4" self tapping screws and glue.
Step 3
Build the bucket with 1-1/4" brad nails (or you can use screws).
Attach 1/4" plywood to the bottom with 3/4" brad nails and glue.
Step 4
Attach bucket to frame with 1-1/4" screws into the wheelbarrow handle 1x2s.
Project Type
Room
