Here are the steps:
1. Make the top and bottom using two sections of 1/2 inch plywood: 16.5" wide, 30" long. (Note: I initially made the stand too large and ended up deconstructing it to make it smaller. Some of these pictures reflect the original dimensions.)
2. Cut four 2x2 boards 25" long to make the legs.
3. Attach the legs to the top and bottom using wood screws.
4. Add 2x2 supports between the legs, on the front of the cart and both sides, top and bottom.
5. Attach fence boards to the front of the stand.
6. Add 1x2 cross bars for an optional shelf and increased stability.
7. Add wheels to the bottom. I paid a little bit more to get locking wheels. I bought my wheels at Ace Hardware (here are some similar wheels online). This step required adding some additional 2x2 boards to the bottom, along the back side, to provide enough space for the wheel base plate screws. The wheels added about 2.5" to the height of the cart.
8. Finished stand:
9. Add a vertical 1x2 to either back corner and zip tie a golf umbrella to it for shade.
10. Attach a couple of bungee cords to use cart for storage / organization when not selling lemonade.
We ran out of plywood to make the shelf. Maybe next year :).
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