How to Make a Log Trolley

Sketch the design plan. Include a pair of rear wheels, two feet at the front to level the trolley, a spacious basket, and handles for moving the trolley. A typical log trolley will be 2 feet by 2 1/2 feet by 3 1/2 feet. Modify the basic dimensions if you want a larger or smaller or wider trolley.

Cut out the sides and rear of the basket for the trolley from the aluminum or steel sheets using a rotary saw. Thicker sheets are more expensive, but do not need reinforcement.

Weld the parts together using the arc welder. Wear protective gloves and a tinted face mask to protect you from the sparks from the arc welding machine.

Assemble handles from pieces of iron pipe that are at least 5 inches long. Weld two pipes together so they form a 90-degree angle. Attach the formed angle pieces to the ends of the upper edge of the basket. Weld the other two pipes in the same manner and attach them to the other end of the upper edge of the basket.

Bolt a steel pin on the bottom edge of the side of the trolley. The bolt should be large enough to support the weight of the basket and small enough to fit into a 6-inch trolley wheel. The pin should be approximately 3 inches from the back corners. Insert the trolley wheel and attach a use a nut to keep the wheel in place. Repeat for the other side. Weld 3-inch iron pipes on the two front corners to make feet to stabilize the trolley.