Tub on wheels

Hestelle Robinson

 

I spotted this on Under the Table and Dreaming by Stephanie Lynn,

What a cool idea!  A galvanized tub on wheels - here how to do it.

 

 

Stephanie's tutorial 

I just adore the industrial feel of galvanized metal. It can be brought into just about any space and still work. Galvanized tubs are one of those things I just can't pass up {especially the vintage ones}. I thought adding a set of wooden casters would not only give me the modern-vintage mop bucket look but also create a great versatile container that can be used for practically anything; plants, blankets, toys or even filled with ice and drinks for the next social get together.

 

 

I started with a large galvanized tub that I already had. Even though this one is not vintage, you can find many tubs in antique and thrift stores {the square ones are my favorite}. 

The cool Designer Wooden Casters came from Rockler {you can find them here}. I not only love the look of the maple wood but also appreciate the clear PVC tread rings that run around the wheels making them safe for delicate flooring. Nuts, bolts, and split lock washers are also need and can be found at your local hardware store. {A split washer is a ring split at one point and bent into a slightly helical shape. This allows the washer to exert a spring force between the bolt, helping to prevent the bolt from turning and loosening due to vibration.}

 

 

On the bottom of the tub, I evenly place the casters and marked each hole for the hardware with a marker. Using a hand drill and bit the same size as the bolts, I drilled through each marking.

 

 

The bolts were then pushed through the inside of the tub and tightened to the nuts on the bottom using a socket wrench.

 

 

The split washers go on before the nuts on the bottom and lock into place once you tighten the bolts.

 

 

 

The wooden casters add a little modern feel to an otherwise plain tub.

 

I just love the mix of wood and metal.

 

 

I've added a fern for now and it sits in my living room {it makes a fun toy to roll your little one around in so I am not sure how long the fern will last}. Enjoy!