Cut the 2-inch piece of plywood so that it’s the size you need for your percussion cart. The ideal size for a cart is 4-by-2 feet, but you can make adjustments based on the number of instruments you want to transport.
Rub the edges of the plywood with sandpaper so that they have a smooth finish. This piece will be used as your platform.
Add additional support to the platform. To do this, cut plywood into four pieces to make up the sides of the platform. If you are making the 4-by-2 foot cart, you will need two 4-by-1-foot pieces of plywood and two 2-by-1-foot pieces.
Nail the four pieces of wood on top of each side of the platform for support. The four pieces should look like wooden walls.
Nail the 3-inch thick wooden handle on one end of the wagon. Rub with the sandpaper. The handle will be used for pulling the cart.
Attach the rubber handle horizontally on the tip of the wooden handle using super glue.
Measure at least 3 inches in from the edge and 3 inches up from the bottom on both ends of the long sides of the platform. Mark your measurements with a pencil. The marks represent where the wheels will go. Drill small holes on all four sides of the platform where your marks are located, and then screw in the caster wheels.
Apply varnish to the wooden areas. Cover the cart with black or dark paint if desired.