DIY Wagon for Kimchimon

I saw a Radioflyer wagon on Shopee and always wanted to get one for Kimchimon but i feel that the cost is quite high ($32). Therefore, i had decided to make one for Kimchimon instead. I will describe how i made one for Kimchimon in this post.

Materials needed:

1) Wooden crate ( i bought a wooden crate from ezbuy back then for $15)

2) Mini wooden log pieces ( since i already have them, why not use them)

3) Wheels for carts (i bought them from Nippon Home for $4.90, but you can also get adhesive ones on Shopee)

4) Glue or adhesive (feel free to use screws too)

5) Unwanted or extra play mat (which I had to use to modify my wagon later on)

6) Thick rope for handle (can be found on Shopee too)

Total cost: $20

Tools needed:

1) Paint (colour of your choice)

2) Screw driver

Instructions:

1) I painted Kimchimon's name onto the log pieces and glued the wood pieces to the wooden crate

2) Glued in the wheels using superglue

3) Tied a knot with the thick rope and insert into one of the gap of the crate and tie another knot to prevent it from dropping.

You must be thinking, what about the play mat and screw driver? They were not used?! The wagon was later on modified as Kimchimon loved to sit in the wagon and the wheels would always come off. Therefore, i have to screw them in. After screwing them in, i realized that the pointed end of the nails protruded out, making it unsafe for Kimchimon. Therefore, i cut the extra play mat that we had and put it into the wagon so Kinchimon can sit in it.

Here's the end product:

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