How can i build a strong wodden go kart or where could i buy a frame with a role cage?

Question

i have an 8 horsepower briggs&stratton tiller engine and i was wondering if i could make a wodden go kart or buy a steel go kart frame with role cage ive tried ebay and amazon and i dont have a welder or know how to weld what can i do !????????????

Answer 1

if you crash and the board sheers you now have a spear riding on the kart, think about it, then hopefully you will decide to invest in a kart frame. or build one yourself it is a great way to learn to weld. good luck and have fun. just whatever you do don't make it out of wood very dangerous

Answer 2

Things You’ll Need:

Wheels from a lawnmower or wagon

a sheet or two of plywood

2x4's or as much scrap wood as possible

nails and screws

drill, hammer and screwdriver

a helmet

rope

wooden or metal dowel to fit in the wheel

The Need for Speed is just a Go-Kart Away!

Step1Lay down your design on a piece of paper, calculating the exact amount of materials you will need. Remember, the idea here is not to make a smooth looking corvette, but a working go-kart, even if it looks like it was put together with trash.

Step2Get your wheels and fasten them on to your dowel. The dowel should fit snugly into the wheel holes. Make sure to fasten it on with by drilling a hole through both and inserting a couple screws.

Step3Cut a large piece of plywood for your car's base and secure the wheel axels underneath it with u-braces, making sure to leave some room for the dowels to move, so you can turn it.

Step4Tie a piece of rope around each end of the dowel. This will be how you "steer", by pulling on one side of the rope and thus changing direction of the wheels.

Step5Build the body of your car to your own liking, hammering or s******g in as many boards and plywood as you like.

Step6Add a seat. Build one out of wood, or secure one down by using an old riding lawnmower or car seat.

Step7Make a break by taking a piece of wood, gluing rubber on it and nailing it onto the side of you car. That way, when you want to stop, you simply pull up on the board, allowing it to sping behind you and press up against the back wheel, stopping you vehicle. If you like, add a hole in the base of your kart so you can put your feet down, if needed, and stop a la Fred Flinstone.

Step8Decorate your car, adding stickers, flags, a number, and painting it to your own liking. Be creative as you want.

Step9Give you kart a name and try it out. Have fun!

& Warnings

By doing an online search of go-karts you will be able to find more complex and accurate ideas for the wheel axles. It will take some more time and money, but will give you a car that is easier to steer and fits specifications for locally-held go-kart derbies.



Remember, these are the blue prints for a simple go-kart and is not designed to be raced in competition or down steep hills. Have fun and be safe, always wearing a helmet