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    10HP Cart

    Finally got started, bought a 160 Amp Arc Welder ... man what a *****:mad2: :censored: to learn how to do it, the welds are not exactly clean, but they are strong! The wheels are temporary. Still have to add some reinforcements, but this is the general idea for the frame. Now waiting till I...
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    Pipe vs Tube

    In the introduction of the DIY gokart webpage, the talk abou tthe different materials you can use. They mention to use either steel tubing or pipe. When they talk about pipe, are they referring to plain old conduit? That is galvanized steel right? Not sure how that work with welding? It sure is...
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    Wheels

    I tried to take the weels off of my Ariens 1024 snowblower, but I can't get them off!! :censored: They are a little big for what I want anyway, but for future purposes, does anyone know how to take them off? It almost seems as if they are welded to the axle!A Anyone have any great ideas where...
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    Will This Welder Work

    Please see this welder at walmart. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8727990 Will it do the trick when making a cart with 1 inch square tubing? Will it create strong enough welds for engine brackets, sprockets, brakes, steering, etc?:auto:
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    Newbee trying to make cart

    :surrender: I guess you understand that I know nothing about mechanics, but really want to make a kart. I want to build a basic kart, no suspension, just engine, brake, throttle (and steering of course!) So lets say I will use the Tecumseh (I believe it's actually an 11HP) snow blower engine...
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    Newbee trying to make cart

    :surrender: I guess you understand that I know nothing about mechanics, but really want to make a kart. I want to build a basic kart, no suspension, just engine, brake, throttle (and steering of course!) So lets say I will use the Tecumseh (I believe it's actually an 11HP) snow blower engine...
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    Treadmill vs. snowblower

    I have been wanting to build a go kart for many years. I do not have a lot of electro-mechanical knowledge. Right now I have a used treadmill motor (3HP, 130VDC, 21Amp, 3300RPM), and am wondering if it is a good motor to make an engine with. I have researched a little and it seems that with a...
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