How to Build an EASY DIY Grill Cart & BBQ Prep Station

In this video, I'll show you how to build this easy DIY grill cart BBQ prep table!

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Now, we don’t do a whole lot of grilling so I really didn’t want anything where the grill was built into the project. So I kept this cart kind of basic so that it can stay versatile and be used for lots of things.

You can set a small grill on top and use it as a grill station, use it as a BBQ prep table next to your existing grill, use it as a bar cart, a serving table, or even just roll it around the yard to collect your vegetable harvest if you have a large garden.

I’ve got the building plans here if you'd like to build your own!

A Note About The Tools:
As part of this project, I got to use the new Ryobi 18V HP Cordless jig saw. I mentioned that technically, you could complete this project using just a drill and a jig saw and make this an easy 2-tool project.

Now, a driver and a miter saw make this build a little easier, BUT if you're limited on tools and budget, a jig saw makes a great beginner, budget power saw option. You can check out more about this Ryobi HP jig saw in the link below.

Tools:

Materials:
(2) 2x6x8 boards
(4) 2x4x8 boards
(5) 1x6x8 boards
(2) 1x2x8 furring strips or boards
1 1/4" exterior wood screws
2 1/2" exterior wood screws

Extras:

A few Notes About the Wood Type:

I kept this project SUPER SIMPLE. To keep costs low and assembly easy, I just used some basic untreated pine/whitewood construction lumber here—some 2x6s, 2x4s, 1x6s, and a couple furring strips.

Typically, you don't want to use untreated pine for an outdoor project as it's not resistant to moisture, so you could definitely use treated, red wood or cedar wood for this build if you prefer.

But I plan to keep this under cover and the untreated wood will still last several years especially if I apply an outdoor sealant.

[kaylalanger]

I was in the middle of watching your kitchen cabinet video when this popped up!!

[Jones]

Very cool!..Just in time for Summer🤙🏾💯 Thanks for sharing..

[yvettewallus]

I love this design! Versatile functionality.

[Ray_Sellner]

Nice work Shara. The jig saw demo was done well.

[j.c.]

The round dowel would make a good paper towel holder. Love your build.. Kudo's 2 U.

[chetnash]

Love it! The poly and a rain tarp should keep it clean for years

[janinelew]

My dad would love this! I have the tools, so I may give it a try.🤗

[eeodle]

I can't wait to see that floating deck.

[noonesbusiness]

I've watched this for the 2nd time you are very talented

[MCsCreations]

Beautiful work, Shara! Fantastic! 😃
But damn... You got the power! 😬
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[randystyborski]

Looks great. A bright solid color deck stain would go nice!

[pteddie]

Shara, this is a nice looking cart and you are right. Anyone can put this together on a weekend.
You are rockin' those new boots! Does this mean that we have seen the last of the rain boots?
Thanks for sharing this video. I enjoy all of your work.

[eeodle]

Good job Sara I will have to make it .bbq big up here.

[mauriliimatainen]

Thank you for making this video! It inspired me to build my own made partly from recycled pallet wood. Learned lots 'cause I don't have a lot of woodworking experience. (also used it as my excuse to get a miter saw 🙂)

[annie-centrepiecefurniture]

Great design ! Love the black screws too 😃😃

[jameschristian]

Hi Shara what I love about your work is that you use only pocket holes and not all those waste of time joint joining rubbish, my first time using the pocket holes I was blown away by the strength they have.. keep up the good work... love your videos... 😎😎

[bjnva]

WoW!! You really made this look too easy. Gonna watch it a couple or triple more times. lol Going to try my hand at this this weekend. Keep up the good work. Thanks

[woodworkergene]

Nice build. I love the timber screws in this piece. Great job!!!

[mikecolo]

Another nice project! The uses for a cart like this are endless. Thanks for this video.

[hammerhands]

Awesome project. We only have a small hibachi style barbecue grill and this would be perfect for us.