Frame Question

[caminin21]

thinking about using angle steel for my frame. would I be ok using 1x1x1/8 or should I be using something a little bit thicker like 1x1x1/4.

 

[noley99]

I would use the tubular frame definately just for strength.

 

[Buick455]

with Noley...

You could build with the angle stock but it has a tendency to twist and flex.

 

[caminin21]

even with cross supports?

The reason thinking about angle is weight. its about half of round. also the ease of running wiring and throttle and brake cables.

 

[theo]

Only way you get get rid of some of the flex is go to a bigger size angle like 1 1/2x.100. But like stated before it's not a good material for a gokart frame. You would be better off using pipe.

theo:toetap05:

 

[dpaxson]

i built a go kart out of 1.25 x 1.25 x .125ish angle iron from a bed frame. It has a fair amount of torsional flex but i haven't had any problems with it. If you have the angle iron available, use that, but tubing would be better.

 

[caminin21]

Well that settles it. I'll be getting pipe for the frame.