Homemade Wooden Go Kart Build | NO WELDING or Expensive Power Tools!

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4 жыл бұрын

Ever wonder How To Make A Cheap Go Kart from Scratch?
In this video we show you guys how to build a motorized go kart for a good price with no complicated tools, only stuff that you would find in a typical garage; saws, hammers, drills, ext. What we did was began by making a wooden go kart frame for the base our of 2x6 and 2x4 wood, then held the frame with plywood. To support the wood on the homemade go cart we used screws and bolts to hold the wheels on. Then using a predator 212 engine, clutch, and chain we made it a driver!
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@GGaievski 4 жыл бұрын

bro when i was like, 11 i always dreamed of making a wooden kart with a old chainsaw my father had

@Boemel 4 жыл бұрын

i made my first gokart from a wood pallet, screwed old training wheels to it and steered using a rope ...

@Patek007 4 жыл бұрын

Tom Jacobs Well that’s the easy part making a rolling kart the hard part is actually making it go with a motor examples of road blocks: convincing your dad, getting a motor and the right parts to make it work

@666nvruto7 3 жыл бұрын

I made a wooden kart wich was powered from a old mixer

@troubles4799 3 жыл бұрын

Me to

@computernostalgia6293 3 жыл бұрын

20Ian Jury how does it turn the wheels with a vertical shaft?

@jeremyhanna3852 4 жыл бұрын

Gentleman thank you so much my son who is 8 saw this and said he could/wants to build something similar I thank you so much this will be great for him get him out of the house not playing video games all summer long I am fabricator by trade I believe we can handle this but he wants to do most of the work himself. Should b awesome

@Legittkultch 4 жыл бұрын

He will break a leg don't do it, you can get a cart pretty cheap... not worth a danger

@jake8215 4 жыл бұрын

@@Legittkultch part of life, without falls no one will learn

@RidhRidh 4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy hanna i wish i have parrent like u.... not like mine.they break up but yeah.at least my mom doesnt leave me. (sorry for bad english)

@Legittkultch 4 жыл бұрын

@@notbilly5962 You're the pussy, Troll. Talk to me like that in person. Little bitch.

@uravggamer4620 4 жыл бұрын

@@Legittkultch shut up 2 year old.

@handyhippie6548 4 жыл бұрын

the handle of the saw can be used as a square. if you look, you'll see it will do 90 and 45 degree lines. a tip from an old carpenter.

@RiccoFX 4 жыл бұрын

handyhippie65 was just about to point this out... 👍👌

@mattworks522 3 жыл бұрын

I just randomly discovered this one day messing around. I was like *MIND BLOW*

@rickrudd 3 жыл бұрын

I've been building things for 35 years and I never knew that!

@handyhippie6548 3 жыл бұрын

@@rickrudd it's not true for all handles. the older, fancy ones especially. but most newer saws have that design. they're ok in a pinch, but i've always got a speed square in my tool belt when i'm working.

@theejasonbourne6308 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure that I am not the only one that thought of making a wooden go kart when I was younger and broke.

@nataelgarcia3722 3 жыл бұрын

Gang

@leothekidwiththedognamedsu6704 3 жыл бұрын

sup jason bourne

@captainzeta7688 3 жыл бұрын

Yes your not the only one haha I tryed making my own but failed and gave up

@foobarmaximus3506 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, and at the end of the day - when it sucked - you could use the wood to make a nice BBQ. lol

@Oldsoldiersays 4 жыл бұрын

need to add steering limit stops so you don't oversteer and flip

@jaydee3696 4 жыл бұрын

Warfighter Racing exactly what I was thinking lol

@MAHvAdz 4 жыл бұрын

thats why you take it slow around turns

@henrikvtcodes 4 жыл бұрын

or shred the tires on the frame

@yekuei2608 4 жыл бұрын

U shouldn’t need to you should no your turning point

@ryanford5387 3 жыл бұрын

@@yekuei2608 if you hit a bump while turning then it'll be quite difficult to make sure the wheel doesn't hit

@MechMaster 4 жыл бұрын

Where was KZfaq when I was a kid? O wait the internet didn't even exist! This brings back so many memories of trial and error. That is when I found out what a horizontal shaft motor was. Most people have no clue what an engineering feat it was for a 12 year old and his friend to figure out the engine set up with a mower vertical shaft engine! I hope many kids watch this and get the building itch! Thanks again guys!

@bmbc6391 4 жыл бұрын

My kids say that all the time. "How did you do that before you had the Internet."

@danskorheim773 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I am thirteen and love finding trash mowers and weedeaters and fixing them, I would love to build one of these go karts

@yobro9296 4 жыл бұрын

@@danskorheim773 I am 16 and I love to do that stuff to and yeah this would be cool

@lippzzz77 4 жыл бұрын

Does it make it much more difficult when using a horizontal shaft?

@twistedpixel2558 4 жыл бұрын

@@lippzzz77 No, a horizontal shaft engine is ideal. A vertical engine running to a chain and sprocket is a nightmare without a transmission.

@ChristopherHayniedd980 4 жыл бұрын

Back when I was a kid in the 70's kids made wooden go karts alot. The reason being not every parent could afford a new or used steel one. They worked an were fun as hell.

@robertmiller5735 4 жыл бұрын

we did faster lawn mowers, we moved the mower deck to the back (like a bush hog) with a 5hp motor powering the deck , and a 7hp (or greater) motor running the "tractor". some went 30 mph ! One had a 250 Honda motorcycle engine/transmission. Mow in 1st gear, ride in 4th. LOL

@davidr3648 4 жыл бұрын

Christopher Haynie I also made a wooden go kart. Had belt direct drive with an old washing machine gas engine.. good memories😊

@brantardrey7360 4 жыл бұрын

Did same in 68 it was 7 ft long push cart no engine

@brucebehnke3227 4 жыл бұрын

Im one of them 60s 70s👍

@murph23b40 3 жыл бұрын

My father made a wooden go kart and he didnt have no engine for it or peddles, And the thing had rope steering. He and his friends called the go kart a “gig”.

@roadkillwhistler9215 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you thanked your parents first in the credits. There is hope for America. Thank God for boys like you and parents like yours!

@oliverhoffman4574 3 жыл бұрын

There is hope for america bc he thanked his parents?

@sugaristhenewwhite 2 жыл бұрын

@@oliverhoffman4574 yes

@rokitmix7345 Жыл бұрын

@@oliverhoffman4574 hahahaahahah

@nothingtoseehere4026 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see young men who are out there doing, getting their hands dirty. Mad skillz. 👊

@madlad1. 4 жыл бұрын

Thinking about starting a summer project so this video was awesome for efficient and cool ideas and mechanisms. Going into mechanical engineering this fall at UTD, so it was very cool to see that two of yall are also Meche major. Looked at some of yall's work and very cool stuff, keep it up.

@amandapacheco9398 Жыл бұрын

Same

@omegawoomy4356 4 жыл бұрын

Me: *sees wheels* yep I don’t have the money for this

@slimedfries5234 4 жыл бұрын

Steal them off your neighbors lawnmower

@colby9594 4 жыл бұрын

You can get like 2 inch smaller ones for 7 bucks from harbor freight

@hajile580 4 жыл бұрын

Are bike wheels not good?

@kevinthrogmorton3203 4 жыл бұрын

Ya they dirt cheap on ebay all the steel parts tthat these guys dont use is what is so expensive

@deadzombie3618 4 жыл бұрын

Just go to a junkyard. You can get the mechanical stuff. It’s free

@aduckwithayoutubechannel 2 жыл бұрын

For anyone wondering, this would cost around $500 to make. Not a bad price for a go kart, considering that this is a pretty good design.

@Americadoe Жыл бұрын

When I was ten, my mom helped build a wooden go-kart. Taught me perseverance. Became an ASE Master at 18 years old and a BMW Master at 20. No longer in automotive but a lot translates into other trades.

@NR-gp2il Жыл бұрын

Engineering is a mindset that applies to everything.

@JonLasaga 4 жыл бұрын

A tip to anyone doing this if you have bike parts laying around you can use the handlebars to turn by drilling through the wood the size of the wheel mounts and you put them through and tighten bolts on the bottom to keep them from coming out then you can drill holes in the tubing for more bolts to keep it from scraping the ground.

@unofficiallyofficial2149 4 жыл бұрын

Man, I had a dream when I was like 11 as well that I could make a tiny plywood truck powered by pedal power, but I feel like there could be some things I can use from this video. Thanks so much for this.

@ellentizio4019 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is awesome! I’m a mom to an 11 year old boy who has wanted to build a go kart for years! We have no fancy tools so this is a great place to start!

@basil5863 11 ай бұрын

You are a great mother

@diegowasmyidea 5 ай бұрын

i agree@@basil5863

@frostyt3684 4 жыл бұрын

He should slap a body on that and it would look like some kind of atv or buggy

@shangosankofa9560 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah baby!! We grew up with something like that!! Except we used a car steering wheel from the junkyard, added a spring and rope and BAM instant steering!! So much fun!! Thanx guys!! You’re too cool!!

@fortnitetrash3204 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much guys!! Im excited to start this with my dad

@bradt9244 4 жыл бұрын

I like the concept but it feels like an easy way to break a leg lol

@Legittkultch 4 жыл бұрын

yup only take one slip up and SMASH

@BuildBreakRepeat 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I mean we crashed the green one a lot and it was never bad for our legs. Most of the time the wood just broke/snapped when we crashed.

@nickhuff90 4 жыл бұрын

I made one a year ago with A hand dully and a car axle ours had no Engine it was fun though

@frankh.3849 4 жыл бұрын

Steering dampener would fix that

@ok-qb8ir 4 жыл бұрын

Wear your seatbelts kids

@danielvanderwoude7389 4 жыл бұрын

Good job guys! I'm gonna use your plans with my son. Thanks for sharing

@viewfromtheroad2656 4 жыл бұрын

You take me back fellas..1962 dream'n!

@kadenw.yt.3696 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video just might have to build my own cart. I have a mini bike but I might up it to 212cc

@mcpeake78 4 жыл бұрын

Another great build guys. Awards for creativity and functionality and having the balls to test out your creations. And pressing the boundaries of what can be done with a little imagination. Thank you.

@gjovim1987 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you guys are the best. I'd love to be able to build one go cart just like yours. I'm a carpenter so the wood bit should be easy. I'm worried about connecting the mechanic parts

@OfficialMilkers Жыл бұрын

So i been thinking lately on making something out of wood for my gf to go out for long outdoor walks, (shes in a wheelchair) and honestly this would work even if you made it 2 seat until i get parts for proper steering i think she’d enjoy the outdoors again. So glad i found this

@rgbigdog 4 жыл бұрын

If you make a metal engine plate with elongated holes, bolt the engine mount plate to the wood and drill out the wood below the elongated holes that should keep your engine in place. To make it even better use two mounting plates one on top and one under the wood this would ensure that your engine stays put.

@samurboi8007 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 100k , you deserved it and climbed the ladder , I wish you many more

@ssplintergirl 4 жыл бұрын

Absolute classic.

@4wheelsgarage382 4 жыл бұрын

I did a similar project when I made my push mower into a go kart but for the steering I put the board on the top so the frame is hanging from it and it makes the whole cart a little bit lower and it looks a little bit better

@obs.vanness1604 4 жыл бұрын

I used a level on my karts. I put the level long ways from the left side of my clutch to the left side of the sprocket then just like up the dot on the level and it’s straight. Mostly use this technique on my American Express and my PRC Banshee

@alphanox-7873 4 жыл бұрын

Add some pvc pipes covering the wheels in the back and you have a drift go kart( same technique used for drift trikes) awesome work!

@tro8191 3 жыл бұрын

Great build fellas and excellent “how to” video!

@99rylee 4 жыл бұрын

simple and sweet.

@andrewmead1434 4 жыл бұрын

yall should make a wooden mini bike next

@GeorgiaRidgerunner 4 жыл бұрын

44 seconds in and im going wow this is the most unique way to celebrate 100k subs and show you guys havent forgotten where you came from ....good job guys

@serious_gameryt 2 жыл бұрын

Love the idea, may have to do that with my extra 206 engine 😀

@chickenfries1090 3 жыл бұрын

Y’all’s intro music I kinda catchy it’ll get stuck in your head pretty easy 🤣🤣

@sharkgrove9272 4 жыл бұрын

This is a really smart idea I will probably try it out👍

@engrafaelcarlos6413 Жыл бұрын

So nice!! Good job, guys!

@coolstuffinc5412 2 жыл бұрын

I like the Flintstones power steering setup you got on there.

@MADKIWI 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't gone through all comments but... All hand saws have a 90° & 46° set square built into handle. I will let you figure it out lol. I love it as thats where i started when i was 10 yrs old. Im 50 now lol.... Keep up the good work. I have a 3 wheel electric Chinese golf cart, chain drive. Swapping out electric motor for a Chinese pit bike 110cc petrol engine. Wha hoo... never get old lol. I'm in NZ.

@MADKIWI 4 жыл бұрын

45°

@kevinl2083 4 жыл бұрын

Radically cool stuff, keep it up!

@jaredj631 3 жыл бұрын

I made a downhill kart at 10 YO like that! Now I’m planning on building a slow yard kart with/for my son.

@olivercrosby3888 4 жыл бұрын

Almost done building this rn. Coming together well

@PurpleNinja-vn4hv 3 жыл бұрын

I’d definitely reinforce the front end with some kind of arch. Knowing how I like to thrash what I build, I could see that splitting like a toothpick if you come down on it wrong!

@kingmarz3635 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I can build one for my kids and it’s affordable.

@FireAndGasoline 4 жыл бұрын

First off, congrats on 100k! 🔥 The feet steering is weird but i guess it works, or as long as you dont run into something. And most importantly if you do happen to run into something you may get impaled by the handle bar boards. That wouldn't be pretty.

@lelando6781 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, cool creation!

@theguapochannel 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Thank you

@KrashKan 4 жыл бұрын

thank you this is great

@steveday2868 3 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of the non motorized carts we built when I was 6 or 7 range. Funny I knew how to do it then but not now so much.

@ftns1211 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@DuboisDel 9 ай бұрын

I wish you well kids and you've just got yourself a new subscriber👍🏽

@mimingnako9077 2 жыл бұрын

You're awesome guys!

@spicydeath82 4 жыл бұрын

congrats guys.

@jac_attack04_59 4 жыл бұрын

Now it needs a fully built 212 with a torque converter!

@nitro_rc_dude8158 2 жыл бұрын

Stick a m2r 140 dirtbike engine on it. Proper riot with that engine smokes tyres and bends wood

@eljanralphaclinen172 4 жыл бұрын

Pillow on the seat rollcages on the back and paint is what you need to add to that cart

@jennifernjeri4777 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the inspiration im now aking one with my dad

@beachinrc101 3 жыл бұрын

GOT WOOD!! wow that is awesome

@abrahamhill600 4 жыл бұрын

I'm planning on making one. I'll give an update if I do. Thanks for the video!

@ryantanner2365 Жыл бұрын

Did you end up? If so how’d it go

@heidiuridge1584 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet!!!

@ganeshnarayan5505 4 жыл бұрын

heys guys great video thanks for all the info.but i wanted to know how much did all the parts cost includeing the engine.again thank you.

@ginodattoli1922 4 жыл бұрын

Great video guys see you next time

@apristen 3 жыл бұрын

I like this amazing easy to do legs steering!!!

@raygibson3627 3 жыл бұрын

It's really nice seeing kids building things and not staring at their phones. Great video!

@itisi996 2 жыл бұрын

says the one on their phone but ok

@emontaeshawan4025 4 жыл бұрын

Love ur vidz keep up the good work

@alexanderskrabacz3277 3 жыл бұрын

ahh the predator 212.. my favorite

@theodoredavidmooney5703 3 жыл бұрын

Always wanted a go cart and then one day my uncle came by wanting to store a VW dune buggy which was everything but the bug shaped metal casing and windows. It was the ultimate field car without seat belts and danderous as hell being without roll bars...

@zenoanimates9575 2 жыл бұрын

This looks really cool

@BobKlumpp 7 ай бұрын

My brother and I were doing this (wood go karts) 50 years ago! Good times, good times ....

@xlasvegan7x 4 жыл бұрын

You boys turned out ok👍

@YerBoyTyTy 4 жыл бұрын

Bro I've been here since the 60's go kart video. I got a notification for your vid.. remembering it's been like a year since I've watch a vid of yours.... You have improved so much! Keep it up!!

@BuildBreakRepeat 4 жыл бұрын

xd LlamaBroz Check out the rotary stuff you wouldn’t want to miss it 👍🏻

@josetomasfreire7261 Жыл бұрын

im ready to start our kart project

@DougL12 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@sironaflowcontrolsystem4865 4 жыл бұрын

Great work, guys! Very much appreciated. I actually made one with my son with a busted pressure washer... we had great fun. BUT on first try, i flipped the go kart! just some road burns. Good thing i did not let my kid go first. Too much steering, too much power, and a bad driver. So, if you are doing this with kids, i highly recommend spending the extra $120 for a proper steering system. We will be upgrading next week.

@sitarkhani 2 жыл бұрын

Hey - do you mind sending a link to the steering system? I want to build this kart with my son, but now I am worried about the leg steering.

@amandapacheco9398 10 ай бұрын

Ya can you link

@mcgavin098 3 жыл бұрын

I built a belt driven one with a 5hp Briggs and Stratton engine. It was a 3 wheeler you would steer with your feet. Brakes were just a lever that put friction on the tire.

@101smeghead 4 жыл бұрын

Awsome stuff BBR. Been here since 50.000 hope to be here for 200.000

@bryduhbikeguy 4 жыл бұрын

Great job guys.That's an awesome first project plan too,Congratulations on 101k !You've earned all of us.

@lindakleckner215 5 ай бұрын

Whoa, I saw that rear wheel lift up...almost a wheely on the side wheels😂. Goes nice! I imagine steering with your feet takes gettin' used to....Great Job!

@codyharris9472 4 жыл бұрын

I like it looks so cool.

@bryduhbikeguy 4 жыл бұрын

I'm #862,and 45 mins after posted.Way to go guys !

@rgbluke8084 4 жыл бұрын

Make it hard work

@austinverdin3338 4 жыл бұрын

I like how the rotary gocart is in the background

@spencerwells4523 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You got a new subscriber!

@bobbystaley9709 3 жыл бұрын

I have a red talon go kart with a 6.5 hp 212cc predator engine and there so fun

@easterboc1 4 жыл бұрын

Many kids these days, stuck in their rooms blasting aliens and the like. Does absolutely nothing for their development. In the 60,s in Ireland we built these, but without the motors (obviously) and we called them "Guiders". We had ball bearings at the back. Some noise. So she sat higher at the front because we used old pram wheels. Mean looking things , but the fun of the build and getting the parts on no money at all, really tested your ingenuity. Oh and by the way, when you spun her, the ball bearing "wheels" at the back threw out some sparks I can tell you. What joy! Well done boys. That,s a great build.

@poco1990 4 жыл бұрын

For next time, that saw has a square built in to it!😀

@snoopu2601 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much on showing me where to get everything I'm in a wheelchair and I'm going to make one my wheelchair can roll on it. I'll of course have to put ravers and electric start but it will be a cool project. I'm thinking it should not cost no more then $500.00 pretty much I have everything but the power set up

@kyleharvey6604 4 жыл бұрын

Be careful with the high center of gravity, but have fun!

@markosterman419 2 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that you guys are using your hands and developing problem solving skills. This sort of thing will set you apart from your peers in so many aspect of your future lives. Just one suggestion .. use two boards underneath since that wood is not very good quality. At least check and see is the grain in vertical; think diving board. You don’t want it to snap in half when you’re driving.

@okusitinotahitua1020 2 жыл бұрын

i loooove this

@raycycleit8311 3 жыл бұрын

Fun....the name of the game. Get out there and build stuff!👍

@S17yCyber 2 жыл бұрын

I have the predator 212 it's awesome

@clauslundberg9224 4 жыл бұрын

Cool retro

@MIKExHAWKxKINYU 3 жыл бұрын

When you turn it probably pulls the throttle cable thats why you feel it push you through corners. As for the chain you can try some sort of spring loaded tensioner.

@bryanroupe8646 4 жыл бұрын

It's awesome that GPS sponsors all these guys but I dont buy there stuff because they are so high priced. I mean just for the drive wheel alone is $70. I won't mention the website but you can buy the same thing for $45.

@Drckarvo 4 жыл бұрын

The site rhymes with tj.