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    Blackdog & Son KartFab Build

    All tooled up: New Lincoln 180 MIG welder, torch, tools, etc. Made 4x8 fabrication table. Picked up steel two days ago. Will start doing some practice welds tomorrow since its been quite a few years since last welding. And hopefully we'll be cutting frame members in the afternoon. Motor...
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    How to drill holes in mild steel: 1/2" up to 1 1/4" or so?

    My standard twist drill bits go up to 3/8" I could buy a 7/16" if I needed it. What about drilling larger holes? How is that accomplished ?(presently I do not have a plasma cutter or a drill press)
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    Poor Man's Shifter Kart: Engine Choice?

    My "next year" project swirling around in my head. Probably find an old rolling chassis and go from there. I know there's a world of high-end racing engines/transmission out there...but the "poor man" part is going to eliminate those. Choices: Air cooled dirt bike motor...maybe 250cc with...
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    New build advice but some general questions too...thanks.

    I'm a new member and am starting a new build project with my ten year old son. Im fifty-seven (whoa!) and remember how much i loved riding my factory one wheel drive go-kart when i was thirteen. Always wanted to build one but my dad dint have the skills or money for that. So now im doing it...
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    New Member checking in

    Hi. New member. Looking forward to my fist build with my ten year old son. I enjoyed riding when i was young but never got to fulfil my dream of building a go-kart so this should be great. I'm an almost-architect, and love ocean surf-fishing, fly and freshwater fishing (definite second!)...
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