How to Make Granny Carts Not Just For Grannies Anymore

Step 4 Step 4: Pushboard

Youll need a portion of an old skateboard, some hardware (shown below), clamps, and a pencil. Cut the board with a bandsaw or a hacksaw if you do not have access to shop equipment. First draw your marks for attachment to the skateboard. Then, clamp board to another board (so you dont drill into work surface) and then to the workspace or surface and drill holes. Make sure the holes are all the way through your skateboard. Align and fasten the hardware. After that, laminate a couple blocks (I used MDF) with wood glue. Wait for the glue to dry and then mark and drill your holes for the skateboard truck hardware. Align and attach trucks to risers. Attach the push board to the back of the cart. If you have steel wire, you can bend it (pliers or hands) and form a lock for the board to fold up and lock into place for travel.