Wood DIY Racing Wheel Stand Plans

If you’re a racing game enthusiast, building a racing wheel stand is a great DIY project that not only keeps your gaming setup organized but also gives you a more immersive racing experience. With some wooden planks, screws, and basic woodworking tools, you can create a sturdy and adjustable stand for your wheel, pedals, and shifter. This guide shows you how to build a racing wheel stand from scratch using our step-by-step instructions, tips, and best practices.

Materials and Tools Required

Before starting the project, you will need to gather the following materials and tools:

Materials:

3/4-inch plywood boards (4’x8′)
2 x 4-inch wood planks (8 feet long)
2 Carriage bolts (1/4-inch x 3 inches)
4 Locking casters (3 inches)
Wood screws (2 inches and 1-1/4 inches)
T-Nuts (1/4-inch)
Wood glue
Sandpaper (150 grit and 220 grit)
Finishing oil (Optional)

Tools:

Table saw or circular saw
Drill and drill bits
Jigsaw
Orbital sander or sanding block
Ruler or measuring tape
Carpenter’s square
Clamps
Safety goggles and ear protection

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Cutting the Plywood Boards

First, you need to cut the plywood boards according to the following dimensions:

Top board: 24 inches x 32 inches
Bottom board: 20 inches x 32 inches
Legs (2 pieces): 2 inches x 26 inches
Support brace (1 piece): 2 inches x 20 inches
Wheel base (2 pieces): 2 inches x 8 inches

Use a table saw or circular saw to cut the plywood boards to the required dimensions. Wear safety goggles and ear protection while cutting.

2. Building the Legs and Support Brace

Take the two pieces of 2×4 wood plank and cut them into two pieces of 26 inches each for the legs. Mark the center of each leg, 1 inch from the bottom. Drill a 1/4-inch hole at the center of each leg at the marked spot.

Take the support brace and mark the center of both sides. Using a drill bit that fits the Carriage bolts, drill two holes through the brace.

Attach the legs to the bottom board with 2-inch wood screws using the pre-drilled holes. Space the legs 20 inches apart with their outer edges flush with the short sides of the board. Clamp them in place while you screw them in.

Attach the support brace to the legs with 1-1/4 inch wood screws. Make sure that the Carriage bolt holes on both pieces line up.

3. Building the Wheel Base

Take the two pieces of the 2×4 plank and cut them into two pieces of 8 inches each for the wheel base. Attach them to the top board with 2-inch wood screws, spaced 24 inches apart and flush with the short sides of the board.

4. Attaching the Top Board

Position the top board on the legs and wheel base. Use a carpenter’s square to make sure everything is aligned properly. Once adjusted, clamp the top assembly in place and attach it to the legs and wheelbase with 2-inch wood screws.

5. Attaching the Casters

Turn the stand over so that the bottom board is facing up. Screw the four locking casters to the bottom board, one at each corner.

6. Finishing the Wheel Stand (Optional)

Sand all the sharp edges and corners of the stand with 150 and 220 grit sandpaper. Apply a finishing oil if desired, to protect the wood and give it a nice look.