all wooden :-)
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I do not think it's a good idea. 
Look what I did and what happened.
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22693
Look what I did and what happened.
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22693
Orange Krate
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I do not think it's a good idea.
Look what I did and what happened.
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22693
Well, you can't beat first hand knowlege like that! I like building with wood sometimes because it can be fast and forgiving...but not so much when motorized. You'd have to be crazy to get road rash and splinters...ouch! But you did warn us =D
Do check out his thread though.
I've been to Durango. Big fan of the narrow gauge railroad there...welcome!
I do not think it's a good idea.
Look what I did and what happened.
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22693
And that was a WELL made kart, not just a few 2x4's tacked together.
mckutzy
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That guy had not much to work with, but used a local hardwood which probably helped his survivability. Bracing is key, aswell as not using it for offroad use helps the longevity of the machine and your life.
ML-TOYS
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There should be a big banner across the forum.
"Wood can kill"
"Wood can kill"
rocketkart
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hope hes got obamacare.
fowler
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Now there's times when people will turn down your crazy ideas but u know they will work so u do it anyway and succeed
This isn't one of those times
Even if u drop a 0 off the cc s of the engine
(54)
U will still need allot of steel frame work to hold it together
With a 540cc
U can't even have a basic steel frame
Let alone a wood one
This isn't one of those times
Even if u drop a 0 off the cc s of the engine
(54)
U will still need allot of steel frame work to hold it together
With a 540cc
U can't even have a basic steel frame
Let alone a wood one
Poboy kartman
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A nearly completely wooden kart is possible. The guy above wasn't even close though. Bracing is one thing, but wood choice, laminating and engineered curves are the main thing. Count on ten times the fab time minimum. More cost, most likely more weight, and if you're not a boat builder, or can build a winding staircase from scratch, probably not a good idea.
Orange Krate
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You're right...I wasn't thinking outside the [pine] box. My mind went 2x4s and such. But as soon as you said "curves" I could see a whole lot of possibilites...which is probably what he had in mind from the get go.
Gyminis...post some pics of what you had in mind
The problem or the cause of the accident was not the resistance, design or any fault in any components of the kart. The culprit was me, either by my irresponsibility or by my carelessness. I was driving too fast right through a village at night without lights. Do not see the giant speed bump was a very stupid accident
And as a rule, if you build something for off road, a good roll cage is a priority.
I think I already posted this video but... just in case
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8hcQXZyd98
And as a rule, if you build something for off road, a good roll cage is a priority.
I think I already posted this video but... just in case
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8hcQXZyd98
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Poboy kartman
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I have to be totally honest! the design of the cart was primitive at best and any concept of reinforcement was not a concern or consideration
Then thank God you found this site and thank the site for delaying your meeting Him.
thanks!!!!!
I really do appreciate your's an everyone elses response,it helped alot! i have made alot of changes since the first post. and the idea of using 2 jack shafts was because this is what i have to use,cant afford a real axle as im a poor boy doing the best -w- what i have!:surrender jim
I really do appreciate your's an everyone elses response,it helped alot! i have made alot of changes since the first post. and the idea of using 2 jack shafts was because this is what i have to use,cant afford a real axle as im a poor boy doing the best -w- what i have!:surrender jim
I don't see no jim in this thread.....
Poboy kartman
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Looks like he is signing his posts.
Orange Krate
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