Recent content by SkyWlf77

Ok, I perused your thread and found some photos I think helped me a bit. I saved them to my hard drive, so I could use my photo processing software to blow them up and enhance them to better see details. I see the keyed axle and the pillow block. I found 1/4-inch "key stock" online that is...

I'm not entirely opposed to using a live axle-type setup. However, I honestly just don't understand how they work. I see axles with keyways that are indented (https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/1-in-x-3-ft-keyed-shaft/A-p8079758e) and hubs (like the one you linked) that are also indented...

You have a point there. I have some thought to give to mounting the band in this scenario. I think I have an idea, but I have no idea how to explain it, so I'm going to have to stress my drawing skills to the max and see if I can put it on paper... Let's see if I can explain this without...

The hub isn't exactly what I was looking for, mckutzy, but I may be able to make that work... Basically, I am mounting those lawn tractor wheels back-to-back with the brake and sprocket squished in between (just enough room for the brake cable and chain in between the tires) and mounted in the...

That's an option, but I'd really rather have an experienced fabricator do the work... I assume the spacer goes inside the tube in between the bearings to hold them at the ends? Any recommendations regarding bearings? A Google search only served to confuse me more as I was presented with so...

Hi all... Due to the nature of my reverse-trike go-kart build, I am in need of hubs with flanges that no one seems to sell. Therefore, I am looking for a source, whether it be retail or fabrication, that can provide me with the items I need. They would be similar to those found on this page...

No, but I have a bonus of being located 20 miles from a major machine shop that has all the tools necessary -- and it's owned by family friends that have no problems helping out :thumbsup: Well, I'm absolutely horrible at drawing, but here is a pic that is a huge inspiration towards the...

Hi, everyone. My name is Jason and I hail from a very small town in central Illinois surrounded by cornfields. I recently decided that since my son is now 10 years old, it's time to build a kart. I've not done this before, but I have some great people and tools at my disposal, so we're going to...