Golf Club Caddy Garden Cart

I kept seeing golf club caddys at garage sales and it occurred to me that they are made to go over rough terrain, grass, and to haul heavy loads. Then the light bulb went off and I realized that it was the perfect base for making a Garden Cart! With a few modifications using inexpensive or free supplies, I have a great way to haul my tools around the yard AND I can fold it up to make storage easier at the end of the season!

Before we start, it's important to understand that each cart/caddy is unique. You will need to tailor my instructions to fit the peculiarities of your cart. I will try to give general instructions and tips that should give you the basic premise.

(Sorry, for some reason I couldn't get the rotated version of the photo to save and upload.)

Step 1 Supply List:

Supplies:
Straps - the green straps in the photo are freebies from the lumber yard. I wander through the store and pick these up off the floor. The managers now save them for me because I'm such a regular, LOL! Seriously, do the landfills and your local store a service and pick these up. You're keeping people from slipping on them and they are great for chair caining and other craft items like this.

Golf Club Caddy - watch for a nice one at garage sales. I typically pay $5.

(2) Popcorn Tins - these are more garage sale items. In my area (Des Moines, IA) I get them for free to 25 cents.

Empty Coffee Can - this is another freebie. If you don't drink coffee, I bet you can pick one up at the office or from a neighbor.

Nuts/Bolts - I used #6-32 Stove Bolts (1/2" long x 1/8" dia round head)

Grommets - are an optional touch. They are a nice way to add extra strength to the holes you will be punching.

Wood Screws - this will depend largely on the design of your cart. You may or may not need this.

Tools:

Big Bite (scrapbooking tool for placing grommets - yes, it goes through the can easily!)

Screwdriver or other tool to start hole

Hammer

Tin Snips - I used this to cut off the bottom of my popcorn tin. I will say that this isn't the safest choice but I was too lazy to dig out my band saw. Use whatever you feel safe using. If you can get a hold of one of those large can openers used at restaurants, that would be a great way to go.

Drill with Drill bits and screwdriver bits

Comments

[ijtw69]

I made one of these and it works great. But made a few changes. I used a large plastic flower pot for the bottom and bolted it to the base. Also, for the top tin, I used some short pieces of PVC and 45 degree elbows, that work like two little arms to keep eveything in. Thanks for the idea.

[auntwrenny]

I'd love to see pictures! I'm always looking for ways to improve these carts. (Especially since I get requests for them from friends all the time!!)

[got2bskilled]

This is a great option considering there are cheap golf caddy's at every thrift store. Compared to buying a garden cart- this rocks!!!! I dig it!

[auntwrenny]

Thanks for the note. We have found that since many tools have clips now, it's very easy to carry multiple items around. The carts really get a work out on our 1/2 acre yard!

[duker8888]

This is a wonderful idea!! When I think of how many spades I have carried around and all the multiple trips I have had to make, as well as all the times I wished I had string and a scissors along to do the job right.. well, how I wish I had run into this years ago! Never too late to simplify and make a project a whole lot more pleasant.