How to Make a Wood Go Kart V2 | No Welding Required +Free Plans!

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  • @davidjessee7701
    @davidjessee7701 Před 10 měsíci +247

    When I was a little kid in the early seventies, my neighbor had 3 teenage boys and they built a wooden go cart… it took all three to run it ! One was steering with 2 ropes, one was applying the throttle at the motor, and the last boy was pretty much hanging on and helping to stop with his feet😂 like Flintstone style!!! These guys were my heroes growing up…

    • @SirLeDoux
      @SirLeDoux Před 10 měsíci +17

      Ohh the 1970’s were a glorious time to be alive!

    • @1crazypj
      @1crazypj Před 10 měsíci +12

      @@SirLeDoux Yep, we built a 'gambo' (gravity push cart with 'pram' = 'baby buggy' wheels) using a bicycle crank with pedal and chain for steering. (seemed like a good idea)
      Only thing was, with our 10-11 yr old 'engineering', we didn't realise it steered backwards (left was right and right was left), until, Andrew ended up under the front of an MG (luckily, driver saw what was going on and stopped, even though Andrew couldn't) no damage to anyone but we did go somewhere 'safer' as driver was really pissed at us about what 'could' have happened

    • @jowah
      @jowah Před 10 měsíci +4

      @@SirLeDoux I regret being born in 1976. I just missed it... dangit!!!

    • @GitXxxd
      @GitXxxd Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@jowah
      you regret it?? hahahah

    • @sangeetaalexander6717
      @sangeetaalexander6717 Před 9 měsíci

      W
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  • @calvinboykin4777
    @calvinboykin4777 Před 10 měsíci +107

    It’s great to see a disciplined energetic young man with constructive interests and an all American work ethic. You provide hope for our future! Keep it up.

    • @dannycalley7777
      @dannycalley7777 Před 10 měsíci +6

      CB .............I can't believe he did it outside and an unairconditioned garage ........this old man sees an outdoor kid ????

    • @Foppa905
      @Foppa905 Před 10 měsíci +2

      lmfao i do that working in the sun and outside is calming

    • @1RJW381
      @1RJW381 Před 10 měsíci

      🎓💯

    • @stephenarcher912
      @stephenarcher912 Před 10 měsíci

      Excellent job

    • @terryboehler5752
      @terryboehler5752 Před 10 měsíci

      Beautiful

  • @desmo316mrvolvo5
    @desmo316mrvolvo5 Před 10 měsíci +37

    As a grandpa I can't begin to tell you how impressed I am of not only your build but of your video production as well! Please do a video of the stage I/II engine upgrade!

  • @joepie221
    @joepie221 Před 10 měsíci +19

    Eric, for your own safety and the safety of the people that will follow along, ALWAYS clamp your material to the table when using a drill press. At the very least, tighten a nut and bolt in one of the table slots to be used as a stop/bumper for the part. If the drill grabs that plate and turns it into a helicopter, kiss a finger tip or two Bye-Bye.

    • @nedlyest
      @nedlyest Před 10 měsíci

      That's how I lost a bit of the top of my finger. Was using the meat pliers to hold a piece of sheet metal and it caught. Now I make sure to use regular pliers.

    • @GitXxxd
      @GitXxxd Před 9 měsíci

      learnt it the hard way after I had my palm sliced open!!

    • @hoamai2734
      @hoamai2734 Před 2 měsíci

      I'd just do it how he does it. Being young gives you superpowers!

    • @joepie221
      @joepie221 Před 2 měsíci

      @@hoamai2734 Really bad advice.

  • @ustaarthur
    @ustaarthur Před 11 měsíci +218

    What a quality build. The accuracy and neatness as well as the calmness while doing the work is worth a praise. Great job!

    • @EricLindberg
      @EricLindberg  Před 11 měsíci +14

      Thank you very much!

    • @PeetNut
      @PeetNut Před 6 měsíci

      @@EricLindberg motor ?

    • @Alazygem
      @Alazygem Před 4 měsíci

      @@PeetNutit’s from a lawn mower

    • @yaelaparicio0941
      @yaelaparicio0941 Před 4 měsíci

      @@AlazygemI don’t think it is because lawnmowers use horizontal engines

  • @lourugolo8820
    @lourugolo8820 Před 11 měsíci +93

    Eric. You're a very talented woodworker for one of such young years. Only matched by your generosity in providing the fruits of your efforts to the community for free. Thank you.

  • @BobTheBuilderlmao
    @BobTheBuilderlmao Před 5 měsíci +15

    Hey Eric! My dad and I are currently building this wooden go kart. We came across your video and that inspired us to build it! We will send you a picture when its finished!

  • @mythoughtsyouropinion9743

    Audience, I remember when I was a cub scout. My dad built my first go cart for my race. I won... Very impressive Sir. Kudos on your project motorized go cart. Just don't get caught drinking and driving. Stay safe and alert 🚨.

  • @jaybd9329
    @jaybd9329 Před 10 měsíci +34

    Nice work, Eric! My dad made me a go cart back in the ‘60s and all we had for steering was a set of vice grips in the steering rod! It had an old Clinton engine driven by a rubber accessory belt. Engine was started by wrapping a rope with a handle wrapped around the flywheel pulley (the older folks will know!). Subscribed!

    • @corneliuslindarto4393
      @corneliuslindarto4393 Před 10 měsíci

      😊

    • @Greenacres1958
      @Greenacres1958 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Lol. Ours didn’t have brakes. We slowed down and dad caught us. Lol. Fun times!

    • @Cathooker2
      @Cathooker2 Před 10 měsíci +1

      When my brother and I broke the throttle cable on our go cart one of us stood/rode on the back and gave it gas while the other drove it down the street WOT

    • @rudycorona6964
      @rudycorona6964 Před 10 měsíci +2

      my friend john had one it was awesome and it was old and a piece of poop but fun we took it to a school playground once thinking we could make some money and the first idiot that drove it slammed into a wall and knocked himself out, it was hilarious we gave him is money back and got the hell out of there. you could not get away with that kinda of stuff these days god i miss those days. the thing is that the first thing we did was all laughed at the guy then made sure he was ok and not try to sue us. i mean he was our age we told him how he was ok but at the last minute after the 3 laps he biffed it.

    • @BusterV8
      @BusterV8 Před 9 měsíci

      That sound interesting. How long until it crashed?

  • @johncampagna9377
    @johncampagna9377 Před 10 měsíci +16

    Erik…. That was impressive!!! I like how you present and explain what and how to do the build… you keep it up …!!!! You’re parents raised you well!!!!

  • @johnslugger
    @johnslugger Před 10 měsíci +2

    *My Dad was a master woodworker that build a furniture empire of 200 employee's in LA, California from 1966 to 2012. Wood was not my love but I worked from him every summer since I was 12 years old. At 20 years old I built a 2800 Square foot home for me and my wife. One thing my Dad would REALLY drill into my brain was using GLUE! He would go as for as to say "Nail's and screws are only there to hold the wood together while the GLUE DRYS!" He was a GLUE fanatic and he was right! The reputation of his furniture was legendary among Hollywood legends like Micheal Jackson, Will Smith, James Cameron and Steve Spielberg to name just a few of his customers.*

  • @rodneygreenman8107
    @rodneygreenman8107 Před 10 měsíci +25

    Just outstanding,You did a great job on this.I loved watching you build this unit.Have a great day.

  • @ChrisB...
    @ChrisB... Před 10 měsíci +6

    My dad and I built my wood go kart in 1980, it was based on my dad's wood go kart that he and his dad built in the 50's. We did the entire steering with angle iron and u-bolts, amazed to this day that it held up. We even built the "clutch" out of pulleys, angle iron and a tension belt. Engine was free off of an old piece of farm equipment, it had dried corn in the flywheel.
    It taught how me to not be afraid to work on cars or anything technical.

    • @EricLindberg
      @EricLindberg  Před 10 měsíci +3

      Sounds like you guys had a fun time working on it together. Thank you for sharing!

    • @ChrisB...
      @ChrisB... Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@EricLindberg We did, it was probably my best childhood memory. Hoping lots of kids get inspired by your video, it's a great design.

  • @John_Montgomery
    @John_Montgomery Před 10 měsíci +9

    I grew up in a small town in the 1960s. We built go-carts.. That is nothing but a good time and learning experience for kids.
    Congrats on your build. better than anything we built.

    • @EricLindberg
      @EricLindberg  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Haha thank you and I couldn’t agree more, it’s a fun learning experience.

    • @John_Montgomery
      @John_Montgomery Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@EricLindberg .. I am in Lakewood CA, but I grew up in Beulah MI and lived there 1960 to 1986. Great place to grow up. First time seeing your channel.. good stuff.

    • @EricLindberg
      @EricLindberg  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you!

  • @RobsRetroGaming
    @RobsRetroGaming Před 4 měsíci +3

    This is next level! I had mine in the late 70s. It was wooden, with "Big Wheel" wheels in the back, shopping cart wheels in the front, steered by a rope, and a wooden stick on the side for the brake. The motor was a friend pushing. LOL

  • @az80311
    @az80311 Před 10 měsíci +47

    Erick, I was very impressed with the build. Your work area is also clean and neat, as were your tools. Good job man. Have fun with that cart.

  • @walk4718
    @walk4718 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Young Man, totally astonished at your pursuit of excellence, I imagine there is a good teacher/ mentor in the wings and, probably a set of very proud parents. 👍👍

  • @joecap4372
    @joecap4372 Před 10 měsíci +4

    My father made me a wooden go-kart in the 1960s.. I still remember watching him build it... the Sheep was made out of a wooden milk crate the two-by-fours was the chassis and to steer the go-kart a clothesline was mounted to the front axle.. my father drilled a hole to put a carriage Bolt so you can steer the go-kart and the wheels were from baby carriages.. and that was it and that my father used to push me up and down the block..

  • @21stCenturySpaceOdyssey
    @21stCenturySpaceOdyssey Před 4 měsíci +4

    Old school, nice! Back in the 1950's and 1960's this is what more young kids did for fun, more wholesome activities.

  • @CHELLIE2408
    @CHELLIE2408 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Super Nice Build Erick Very Well Done 😍 I am a Tomboy and when We Were going to JR High The Kids would Take a 20" Sting Ray Bicycle and take a front rim and take out the spokes from it and smash it thinner and weld it to the rear rim for a pulley we would remove the Pedal's and the center support and bolt on a 3/4" Birch plywood for the engine mount . we would use a 2hp Briggs and Stratton engine with a variable belt clutch I still remember that we used a GATES 64" Green Stripe V Belt we used a handle grip 3 speed shifter for the twist throttle and we only had front brakes and soul brakes from your shoes 😦 LOL I Put a Bicycle Speedometer on it and it would go 40 MPH level - Up Hill - Down Hill - 40 MPH 😊 The COPS would Always Chase me But They Could Not Catch Me 😝 Because I Knew which yards I could Cut Through and Get Away From Them 🤪 Retired Female Equipment Mechanic of over 50 Years Keep up the Great Work Chellie

    • @EricLindberg
      @EricLindberg  Před 10 měsíci

      Haha it sounds like you used to have a lot of fun growing up! Thank you for the kind words.

  • @Slamgod
    @Slamgod Před 10 měsíci +9

    Nice work, man!! Its cool you make the project plans available for folks who may like to create someting like this with their family members, or just plain tinkering. You juice it up, you might want to consider adding some safety gear. Nice to see a young man like yourself doing something with his talents. Good luck to you, Eric!

  • @dagwood1327
    @dagwood1327 Před 11 měsíci +7

    New sub because I looked back into your video content. I have been a lifelong woodworker. You inspire me to build a go art of my own. You also give me hope for your generation. We hear a lot of negative, you prove it ain’t so.

  • @Sojourning_
    @Sojourning_ Před 6 měsíci +1

    very good how-to video.
    Back in my day, I'm 75, we called them Mic-Rods , wood farm and body,
    The first of them were in Upstate NY, All the Mic Rods were built according to a set standard. we were 7 to 12 years of age.
    Of course today, everything is high tech. and of course I don't follow it.
    My Neighbor, his father was who was all in to it, built it, and pretty much just slam dunked
    his kid in behind the steering wheel... It was more fun to ride on the side streets.............
    The Lord Bless you and yours Eric....

  • @stephencrouse6032
    @stephencrouse6032 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nice job young man. Had many thoughts from my foot steered, dumpster sourced machine before I could drive ('77) that put my sister into the blackberry patch, then later as the SAE Baja lead at Oregon State ('86) that the team drove around campus before heading to SanLuis, and onto design work on the original 777.
    Thank you for sharing your work. May God use you for his glory and your parents praised.

  • @RichardJohnson-qr5rn
    @RichardJohnson-qr5rn Před 10 měsíci +5

    Fun to watch you build this project. It brought back memories. I built minibikes and a gocart when I was a youth.

  • @xenu-dark-tony
    @xenu-dark-tony Před 10 měsíci +6

    What an amazing person you are Eric to produce these excellent plans for free. I don't doubt though that people would want to pay you something if you have a Paypal or Patreon account.

  • @djsi38t
    @djsi38t Před 10 měsíci +1

    Some very smart tips...instead of just relying on measurements alone...best to put in position and mark...you can tell this fine young man has done this before.Very simple,but helpful tips for the beginner...for any kind of woodworking.I really love this simple....cheap...but effective design.

  • @Placid9
    @Placid9 Před 7 měsíci +45

    What would you say the approximate cost of this build was? (without including price for additional tools)

    • @Hello-hn9kq
      @Hello-hn9kq Před 3 měsíci +4

      I also desire this information

    • @KratosFit
      @KratosFit Před 3 měsíci +6

      My guess Around $600

    • @BobTheBuilderlmao
      @BobTheBuilderlmao Před 3 měsíci +20

      Me dad and I are building it and everything costs $980 (without additional engine mods)

    • @Ninja1Tribe
      @Ninja1Tribe Před 2 měsíci

      @@KratosFitnah probably 800-900

    • @hoamai2734
      @hoamai2734 Před 2 měsíci +2

      I'd use a motorcycle engine. .a
      Maybe 400cc

  • @jnorthrup1020
    @jnorthrup1020 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Yep, I remember back in the 70's making one of these. Great Fun!

  • @SteveCarmichael
    @SteveCarmichael Před 11 měsíci +19

    Wow Eric! What a fantastic build! Takes me back to being a kid and working on my mini-bike with my dad. Looks like a really fun ride!

    • @EricLindberg
      @EricLindberg  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thank you Steve! Hope you’re doing well. I’ve had a lot of fun riding it so far!

    • @nkarma4491
      @nkarma4491 Před 11 měsíci

      Jesus loves you! He did die on the cross for us and he did come back to life in 3 days by God! Trust in him + Repent of sins✝️❤️ John 3:16

    • @ndiize1381
      @ndiize1381 Před 8 měsíci

      can get that in africa uganda if possible

  • @AndyMarchand
    @AndyMarchand Před 10 měsíci +1

    Eric
    I was just watching a video on smartwatch repairs and have absolutely no idea why CZcams automatically led me to your video afterwards. That being said, I watched the entire 56 minutes of your project and am seriously impressed with your work. It's very likeable that you also point out the mistakes you made and make no secret of them! And it is really cool that your Go Kart works so well in the end! Congratulations on your awesome project and good luck with your channel and your upcoming adventures! Best regards from Switzerland!

  • @agerard5703
    @agerard5703 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I loved that you left in the part about the chain cut too short…. Because we have all been there!
    Pretty much any project you take on (even the straightforward ones) often have this kind of ‘oh crap’ moment. This makes your video much more realistic. Excellent work though, seriously on another level!

  • @lemmony0fresh
    @lemmony0fresh Před 10 měsíci +5

    One of the best videos I have seen. Excellent narration and camera work. Thank You!!

  • @BoilersRock
    @BoilersRock Před 17 dny

    Will I ever build such a thing as this? Probably not.
    Can I still enjoy this video? Absolutely!!!

  • @david78212
    @david78212 Před 5 měsíci +1

    A high school friend of mine's brother used to race go-carts... It had a 600cc motorcycle engine and 50 series tires with hydraulic disc brakes on it, but close to what you made. Oh and it would go over 100mph... can't imagine going over 100 on a go-cart. He also used to ice race a Saab 99 V-4. He was a bit of a speed nut with weird things.

  • @robotcantina8957
    @robotcantina8957 Před 10 měsíci +3

    The attention to detail is awesome. Since you clearly have the skills for woodworking and mechanics, perhaps a future project would be to build something like a vintage Jeep body type go kart.

  • @anthonybernstein9698
    @anthonybernstein9698 Před 11 měsíci +11

    You should market this in kit form. All pre drilled holes numbered for assembly, with step by step instructions. You have a winning idea. Good luck

    • @jasonjohnson4170
      @jasonjohnson4170 Před 10 měsíci

      Excellent 👍

    • @mikecolwell5387
      @mikecolwell5387 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Once he sells it it becomes a lawsuit when a kid gets hurt on it. Nothing with a motor should be made of wood. Not everyone that would buy it can build it like he did which wi cause issues

    • @user-qq8op5uc5m
      @user-qq8op5uc5m Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@mikecolwell5387 he could make one identical but electric !!!

    • @asimhussain8716
      @asimhussain8716 Před měsícem

      @@mikecolwell5387 Yeah, I built a motorized bike with a 79cc predator and I know how sketchy that is. I would NEVER try something like this made of wood and with a powerful 212cc engine.

  • @badassfood5713
    @badassfood5713 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Eric I think you made an awesome statement. Not every woodworker HAS these tools. Perhaps you can remake the video using tools that you feel most woodworkers have. An apples to apples kinda situation? Nonetheless, solid video. I appreciated the time saving of dozens of holes. Unlike most makers in this genre, you real timed through assembly. It irritates me to listen to a maker talk for two minutes and then fast forward through all the assembly. Your segments were well orchestrated, timed well and not overwhelming. Great upbeat music through the noisier sections of film, and clear concise language. Good job. Keep it up!

    • @EricLindberg
      @EricLindberg  Před 10 měsíci

      I appreciate the kinda words, but if I remade the entire video, it would be almost identical. I’d just use precut 2x4s and I would have to do a lot more hand drilling. My whole point was if there’s a will, there’s a way.

  • @janiswebb1088
    @janiswebb1088 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I searched through soooo many comments to see if anyone asked the cost of the build. I mainly saw a lot of granddads cheering you on. Great to see BUT can you tell me a rough materials cost (excluding tools)?

  • @delhenry9837
    @delhenry9837 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Nice project with assisted welding to the steering tie rod and engine riser plate. With that said, drilling metal pieces on the drill press and holding those pieces with your fingers without using a drill vise is going to get you in big trouble. You have tons of expensive nice tools, jointer/plainer, that the average person will not have so spend a few bucks at Harbor Freight and purchase a simple drill vise. It will save you an expensive trip to the ER!!!

  • @neilfurby555
    @neilfurby555 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nice that you pointed out that a full factory set of tools not required. But….that’s an impressive and expensive workshop! Being a Brit my workshop is a shed in the garden, but it does all I need.

  • @zedbear1
    @zedbear1 Před 7 měsíci +1

    That's a nice Kart! Especially the steering post. Not only do you posses great woodworking skills, your presentation and narration were perfect. Congrats!

  • @quantumleap359
    @quantumleap359 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Good videography and editing, nice build. One thing I would caution, don't hand hold metal pieces when using a drill press. Always clamp pieces so they can't swing around and injure you. Wood pieces are relatively safe to hand hold, but metal pieces can catch while drilling and really mess up your day!

  • @gtr1952
    @gtr1952 Před 10 měsíci +12

    Nice looking project, but you still have a lot to learn "grasshopper". LOL At least for anything load bearing you should make sure you are using gr_8 bolts. EG: front "king pins", any bolts in the front steer assembly, bolts securing the pillow blocks for the rear axle. A catastrophic failure at any of those points could/would cause a hard crash. 40 mph may not sound fast, but tossing you off would give you new perspective on that. Nice job, good luck!! --gary

    • @Punchinelli
      @Punchinelli Před 2 měsíci +2

      Overkill for this application. If it were going over terrain, I'd agree, but pavement isn't going to stress these bolts anywhere near the breaking point.

  • @glenn8076
    @glenn8076 Před 10 měsíci +2

    AMAZING skills you a fine job from a quality young man . i very proud of you and your folks they have done a great job with you .

  • @BallBusta
    @BallBusta Před 10 měsíci +1

    replace 2 of those washers from each side for 2 thrust needle roller bearings, one on top and one on the bottom for each wheel of each wheel spindle for better steering. Also, 8 washers is just wild, just saw some steel tubing to act as standoffs instead.

  • @Ydnar6929
    @Ydnar6929 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Excellent project Eric. Brings back memories of my first wood go-kart when I was 12 years old - don't laugh - over 60 years ago.

  • @brigitteprovost4306
    @brigitteprovost4306 Před 11 měsíci +5

    wow, great work, this go-kart is great! Congratulations, Eric!👍👍👏 Thanks for the plan!

  • @Scott-ph2yk
    @Scott-ph2yk Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great project. Built one back in 1973 with my buddy growing up. It kept us busy all summer! Your steering column is way better than what we did. Going to have to do a version of yours with my grandson when he is a little older. Now, about the engine....How about a two stroke...industrial chainsaw engine? I will figure it out.😊
    It'll be a ripper!

  • @knucklehead83
    @knucklehead83 Před 10 měsíci +2

    You thought of so much that I would have never been able to think of. This is impressive.
    One flaw that I see though, if you'll humor me. You have the front end cross members attached to a "2x4" with several heavy bolts. However, that crossmember is attached to the rest of the cart using only wood glue and 4 wood screws. Wood glue is very ridged, and under enough stress the bond it offers, especially on end grain, will break. The wood screws will move and eventually fail. If I could make a suggestion for a future build, or for anyone thinking of replicating this build, use a gusset or angle brackets to attach the crossmember to the rest of the frame with heavy bolts. Actually, I would suggest nixing the use of wood glue all together and opting for a better option like epoxy and for the more structural members, T-shaped gussets or angle brackets. Just my 2 cents.

  • @thedubwhisperer2157
    @thedubwhisperer2157 Před 10 měsíci +3

    54:20 I would strongly advise moving the top suspension location bar rearwards to provide some castor angle, which will greatly help steering stability as this geometry will add a self-centering force.

    • @Nevir202
      @Nevir202 Před 10 měsíci

      I mean, is stability really something one is looking for in something like this?
      Definitely a concern with a car whose mass could EASILY rip the wheel out of your hands with bad geometry, but I can't imagine this managing to apply that much force to the driver outside of already being in the middle of crashing.

    • @bluecar5556
      @bluecar5556 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@Nevir202 What are you talking about? All cars have positive caster angle. Think of force feedback steering wheel in a game constantly trying to move it to the center. This is positive caster angle and it also adds stability. An example of negative caster angle is a shopping cart. Positive caster angle makes it so we don't have to recenter the steering wheel and hold it there. The angle makes it self centering among other perks.

    • @Nevir202
      @Nevir202 Před 10 měsíci

      @@bluecar5556 And your argument here is what? You aren't supposed to have your hands off the wheel anyway, especially when driving the way one drives a go kart so self centering is irrelevant when you are going to be manually pointing it where you want it to go.
      You might need to worry about wobble if it was something fast, but it's not.

    • @bluecar5556
      @bluecar5556 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@Nevir202 Okay

  • @Hecvillanueva
    @Hecvillanueva Před 11 měsíci +3

    Great job,you took a lot of pride in this build.Fantastic

    • @EricLindberg
      @EricLindberg  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you!

    • @nkarma4491
      @nkarma4491 Před 11 měsíci

      Jesus loves you! He did die on the cross for us and he did come back to life in 3 days by God! Trust in him + Repent of sins✝️❤️ John 3:16 Jesus loves you! He did die on the cross for us and he did come back to life in 3 days by God! Trust in him + Repent of sins✝️❤️ John 3:16

  • @jameshodgson3758
    @jameshodgson3758 Před 10 měsíci +2

    You may want to consider adding some
    caster and camber angle to the front end as well as Ackerman to the steering. You also scare me when you drill metal without clamps or at a minimum restricting the rotary motion of the work piece. I really like the wood. A lot like Morgan did in England. Great concept and execution.

  • @hog-wildcomputer7479
    @hog-wildcomputer7479 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Sweet. My dad built a cart for me in 1958. Rope steering, Briggs 3.5hp with a tensioner clutch. Strictly hand tools...

  • @RobinBarton-gq4qb
    @RobinBarton-gq4qb Před 10 měsíci +3

    Beautiful build!! The only issue I have is the lack of washers under the wheel nuts.. Othwise Kudos on a Way Cool Project !!!

  • @JSchrumm
    @JSchrumm Před 10 měsíci +7

    Record the neighbors reactions, you wood be more popular than a first amendment auditor. Would a woodchuck chuck?

    • @flojotube
      @flojotube Před 3 měsíci

      who gives a fuk karen?

  • @gibsonbuilds4841
    @gibsonbuilds4841 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Really good job. My dad and i built a simpler version back in the 1970s. As a life long carpenter and builder.... maybe beef up your front axle cross member to the rest of the frame. Im a little worried that the whole front end is only fastened with 4 small wood screws into end grain wood. Maybe long lag bolts...or a metal corner bracket. Great job!

  • @shawnesoutherland
    @shawnesoutherland Před 10 měsíci +1

    You may want to think about building a sled for the table saw. It makes cutting multiple smaller pieces much easier. Just a thought

  • @bobbyntammy
    @bobbyntammy Před 11 měsíci +3

    Nice! Looks like you pay a lot of attention to every detail... just one suggestion; maybe consider a piece of diamond plate under your heals t0 protect the wood (over time). Over all Great Job!!!

    • @EricLindberg
      @EricLindberg  Před 11 měsíci +3

      Thank you! I was considering adding grip tape down, but kind of forgot about it after I got caught up riding it lol I like the idea of diamond plate too though.

    • @nkarma4491
      @nkarma4491 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Jesus loves you! He did die on the cross for us and he did come back to life in 3 days by God! Trust in him + Repent of sins✝️❤️ John 3:16 Jesus loves you! He did die on the cross for us and he did come back to life in 3 days by God! Trust in him + Repent of sins✝️❤️ John 3:16

  • @PAL20000
    @PAL20000 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Great job Eric on the go cart. Very cool. Will you add any fabrication to the go cart like making it look like a race car or something similar? 😃 Really like the camera angles on showing off the finished product. Professional looking video.

    • @EricLindberg
      @EricLindberg  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you Uncle Pat! I probably won’t add anything else to the go kart because I like showing off the wood. I’ll have to show you the stabilizer I got to film some of the shots. It’s got a lot of cool features.

  • @john_Caji315_adams
    @john_Caji315_adams Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great job my friend.. I use to make them when I was around 10-12 yrs. old, but had to motor, just a person pushing...Lol... Got my first "REAL" live axel go Kart at around 15 & had a lot of fun at night with couple friends having the Po-lice trying to catch us running up and down the streets...Lol.. it was so much fun... I'm 71 now and have a Great Manco Dingo with a 212 I built myself on it.. Have great fun on it & can now enjoy a Fast engine doing all the pushing...Lol... Top speed so far has been 68 MPH. Geared it for this speed as that's fast enough to really have fun but get hurt bad (or even die) if I were to have a Bad accident... Again, that's for your video. It gives young & older people that still like to go outside & have Fun something to do.. Much Love my Brother...

  • @BeardRubEnjoyer
    @BeardRubEnjoyer Před 10 měsíci +1

    Really nice to see work done with care instead of the typical CZcams style of slamming everything around. Impressive stuff.

  • @Cee64E
    @Cee64E Před 10 měsíci +3

    Excellent build and video. However, I think you'll find that wooden vehicles can have failures in the joints unless certain care is taken to prevent joint flexing. God knows Glued and Screwed is time-proven joinery, but such joints can fail in tension. Be careful and be aware of your joints over time, especially where fasteners go into the end grain. This is why early wooden aircraft are all heavily cable braced and triangulated.

    • @evanmarshall597
      @evanmarshall597 Před 10 měsíci

      Pocket hole screws would probably be a step up for the members fastened into end grain.

    • @Cee64E
      @Cee64E Před 10 měsíci

      @@evanmarshall597, for a fixed piece like a cabinet or furniture I would completely agree. But the downside is that the screws would then be going the opposite direction and you'd be limited in the length you could use to the thickness of the receiving piece. Of the few actual wooden vehicles I've seen, besides aircraft where weight is a concern, the preferred fastener system seemed to be carriage bolts into captive nuts, _or_ through bolts/rods going all the way through a cross member to the other side. The latter being used in heavy cargo wagons.

  • @TiberiusCat
    @TiberiusCat Před 10 měsíci +9

    Really nice work, and very well done video. Did you apply threads lock to those barrel nuts and the grub screws on the collars?

    • @djsi38t
      @djsi38t Před 10 měsíci

      Absolutely not...if he had...he would have been sure to include it.Probably won't need it anyway,but it is a good idea.

  • @josephisherwood1723
    @josephisherwood1723 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Great job on your go-cart. You will make a fine craftsman someday if that is your goal. A bit of advice if you don't mind. When you drill thru steel, there is a good possibility of the bit binding at the time it cuts thru the opposite side and your part will spin and can break a finger or even take it off. The other bit of advice, when you drill thru wood, drill in a little then back it out to clear shavings. As you saw using the long bit and burning it up. It's even faster drilling than doing it in one shot. Heat destroys tools. But you deserve many complements on this project.

    • @EricLindberg
      @EricLindberg  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thank you for the advice!

    • @DiZZiEntertainment
      @DiZZiEntertainment Před 10 měsíci

      It would also help if he used a wood bit as well

    • @Greenacres1958
      @Greenacres1958 Před 10 měsíci

      A Vice grip would work to hold the piece to the drill press!

    • @MickB235
      @MickB235 Před 10 měsíci

      What an excellent build with equally esteemed workmanship and using the first, natural and original composite material, wood...It's a real treat watching people work with wood and metal in this fashion. I noticed your use of ryobi tools and in particular the cordless impact driver with what I can assume to be a 1Ah battery. I first started using Ryobi when I bought the 18v line trimmer which came with a 5Ah battery and not too long after bought the impact driver, but I need to get the smaller battery because after wielding that thing with the bigger battery for even just a couple of minutes becomes quite tiring.
      Anyway, cheers from Australia

  • @hdwoodshop
    @hdwoodshop Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nice to have you back Eric. Been your fan since before COVID. Looks like you have nice shop tools. Congrats.
    You go kart is amazing. Looks like you need to add an like suspension. Lighten the design for more speed!
    When joining… I do recommend you stand in front of jointer applying pressure to the board by the cutter. Better control and results that way.

  • @jimkoch1040
    @jimkoch1040 Před 8 měsíci

    Very cool. My dad made me a soapbox derby type go cart, no engine just push it down a hill and race another cart! Great childhood memories right there.
    Awesome build.

  • @I_HateClickBait
    @I_HateClickBait Před 10 měsíci +4

    I'm curious as to whether or not you incorporated the ackerman angle into your steering setup. And yes, go all in with Stage 3 kit!

    • @EricLindberg
      @EricLindberg  Před 10 měsíci +1

      I’ll have to do some research because I’ve never heard of the Ackerman angle.

    • @TheWilferch
      @TheWilferch Před 10 měsíci

      @@EricLindberg ...Ackerman speaks to the different turn radius of the outside tire vs the inside tire when making a turn. Ideally, the angle of each wheel should "turn" a different amount to account for the different turn radii of the 2 wheels.

  • @forfinkly
    @forfinkly Před 10 měsíci +4

    Dad walks by like "this boy is not moving out anytime soon"

  • @johnlawton5534
    @johnlawton5534 Před 10 měsíci +2

    To accurately set your toe in/toe out, run a string line from your outside rear wheel to the outside of the front wheel. It will show up any discrepancies in you alignment. ( I picked up on your steering wheel being slightly off centre.) Very good build, thoroughly enjoyed it. John Australia.

  • @allobject
    @allobject Před 10 měsíci +2

    Maple.... nice. Like the simple construction. A little disappointed about the steering geometry: lever and axel are never in a 90 degree arrangement... applying Ackermann steering geometry would practically come for free - just a different welding angle - and enhance the handling greatly, and increase grip of the road in the front, something you want in the front. No differential in the back is not that an issue and fixing that would not come cheap and easy. There are also simple solutions for it but requires doubling the breaks. Having a differential actually helps with making the back breaking out easier.

  • @jrsgarage3244
    @jrsgarage3244 Před 11 měsíci +3

    What is the advantage of using two-by-fours versus all steel is it weight saving, because instead of welding you can bolt it altogether too with steel ❓👍

    • @EricLindberg
      @EricLindberg  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I think steel go karts are always going to be better than wood, but I like to make out of the box projects like this for fun. When I made my first one I did it because I didn’t have a welder, but you could definitely make one out of steel and bolt it together too. I’d have to guess the wood one is going to be lighter though.

    • @dh2032
      @dh2032 Před 11 měsíci

      well fit will float, eg., make shift boat, your steel ones not going to do that is it? 🙂

    • @loriwerle4895
      @loriwerle4895 Před 11 měsíci +2

      I made a go kart long ago and bolted it together. I do not recommend

  • @chrissmith7655
    @chrissmith7655 Před 10 měsíci +16

    'Don't need many tools, '' says he with industry sized workshop.

    • @SirWashed
      @SirWashed Před 4 měsíci

      you dont "need" them you idiot

  • @iguanaamphibioustruck7352
    @iguanaamphibioustruck7352 Před 9 měsíci

    I built a wood go cart in 1943, I was 8. The body was a 1x12 shaped like an ironing board. I was given 4 10 inch wagon wheels (got run over by and truck) the steering wheel came off a spoked baby buggy. the steering shaft was a shovel handle and rope was wound around it to control the front axle (2x4) with a metal rod axle and a bolt for center pivot. We had some tin which came off the roofs of the deserted buildings in Austin NV. It was long enough for two and my buddy and I would start high on the canyon side hill and make a couple of high speed turns before hitting highway 50, through town and then stop at the mill below town. Must have been over a mile, maybe more. We made the runs until the rubber wore out and then we ran some on just the metal. Nothing was replaceable that had rubber or metal during WW2
    Great fun.

  • @francanfix9149
    @francanfix9149 Před 10 měsíci

    I built one when I was 12, no engine, used gravity to get speed! big ball bearings for wheels, front axle made with 2 by 4 and did the steering with my feet, we can ride it 2 or 3 kids, lots of road rash but we had fun. Thank you, good video!

  • @carlmeyer6840
    @carlmeyer6840 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Where are your SAFETY GLASSES ?????

    • @EgoAux2
      @EgoAux2 Před 5 měsíci

      Bit rude, but you got a serious point

  • @matrox
    @matrox Před 9 měsíci +15

    I would advise you to copyright these plans. Also take special orders where you build them for buyers as orders come in.

    • @matrox
      @matrox Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@rinkydinkfretboard8737 You mean like opening the borders?

  • @ffield12
    @ffield12 Před 10 měsíci

    Erick …. Your workmanship is excellent and the pride in your build is 110% AND it shows throughout the video. Videography IS also 110% 👁

  • @pudnbug
    @pudnbug Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is really beautiful! The only reservation I have (aside from the lack of caster) is that by using hardwood you've kind of left open the question of whether it would work with regular 2x4's

  • @segue2ant395
    @segue2ant395 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Love your work, but boy oh boy does it make my head ache to see someone working in Imperial in 2023 - all this 'eleven seventeenths of an inch' nonsense. You mentioned 'weird measurements' early on - there's no such thing as a 'weird measurement' in Metric, because there's only one standard to follow. It's easier to calculate in your head, or on a calculator. Trust, learn it brother - you're still young enough to adapt and you'll make your life so much easier.

  • @TomahawkAssault
    @TomahawkAssault Před měsícem

    Very cool. The relatively long wheelbase will come in handy as the speeds increase. However, you may also want to increase toe-out just a hair for extra stability at high speed.

  • @MrTonyBrooklyn
    @MrTonyBrooklyn Před 10 měsíci +1

    You got a great head on your shoulders young man! Great job I love your attention to detail. Happy Sunday GOD"S DAY!

  • @blanchae
    @blanchae Před 2 měsíci

    In the 1960s, we used to built push go-karts out of wood and whatever we could find. We would take turns pushing the go-kart using a hockey stick. One would drive, the other would push. My go-kart was the heaviest as it was made out of 2x4s and used a couch cushion as a seat. Simple rope axle steering. My neighbor's was made out of a sheet of plywood with casters - light weight and fast. Lot of exercise pushing those karts up and down the street.

  • @joebufford2972
    @joebufford2972 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This is probably what I would have did as a kid since I didn't have a welder and I was only eight. I did make wooden go karts. Thanks my dad Leroy bufford, he taught me so much in a short years before you died ✝️

  • @NeillWylie
    @NeillWylie Před 6 měsíci +1

    That build is super gorgeous!!! Serious skill went into this.

  • @ArsonFire00
    @ArsonFire00 Před 7 měsíci +1

    One suggestion I'd make for your videos would be to give your measurements in Metric also.

  • @scurge1971
    @scurge1971 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I built SOOOO many go-carts (or coaster carts as some would call them ) as a kid. Great job dude VERY cool.
    I would have killed to have a gas powered one back in the day 😁👍

  • @joecrappiegill
    @joecrappiegill Před 10 měsíci +2

    Absolutely outstanding craftsmanship! Great job on the build.

  • @shadowstorm1928
    @shadowstorm1928 Před 18 dny

    I'm going to edit this with suggestions you may or may not want to hear. Like using wet wood filler in your lag bolts holes to act as wood loc-tite, and hot wire wrap then fiberglass your corners for strength. Love the desighn and creativity.

  • @Andrek79
    @Andrek79 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thank you for clearly showing how a kart is built. My kids are now better educated on the basics of building a custom kart.
    I would love to know more about a stage 2 & 3 upgrade.
    Not sure you could add a roll cage to the kart, though it would be interesting to see your ideas on it as our area has many hills my kids just couldn't resist. I would likely need to build a custom steel frame for their build.

  • @mradegunwa
    @mradegunwa Před 10 měsíci +2

    Speechless, outstanding job. Hope and wish you all the success that you can handle.

  • @Deathclown333
    @Deathclown333 Před 5 měsíci

    No shit, in elementary school, I "wrote a book" about me and my best friend building a go cart with a wood chassis. So, you made my childhood idea into reality, and I love this!

  • @jong2359
    @jong2359 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I might have used grade 8 bolts for the important fasteners revolving around suspension, but I bet it is probably overkill -- this would be a cool build for father/son projects. It teaches a lot more than just one craft, and gets the thought process in place to think outside the box.

  • @markkraft6719
    @markkraft6719 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Great work Eric! You are and awesome engineer and craftsman!

  • @jeffhunter2553
    @jeffhunter2553 Před 8 měsíci

    This reminds me of a mostly wooden go-kart our dad built for us when we were kids. It had a electric motor and a pulley setup to control the speed with a foot operated pedal. He also managed to cobble together a pretty good resemblance of a Model A Body using sheet metal from an old barbecue grill.

  • @kaytme5915
    @kaytme5915 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I strongly suggest that you secure the front 2x4 stronger!
    Use metal gusset brackets.
    For sure.

  • @bitcoinbuyscar7875
    @bitcoinbuyscar7875 Před 10 měsíci

    Great tradesmen are artist, yet so many look down on it....GREAT WORK!

  • @garyfairbrother5532
    @garyfairbrother5532 Před 4 měsíci

    Hey guys, when drilling the steel parts on a drill press, clamp the steel down as well and as tight as possible to the drill press table to prevent windmilling like a lawnmower blade if the bit catches as it pinches through the end of the hole. Iaintsayinimjustsayin’.

  • @user-zv3lj1ef7l
    @user-zv3lj1ef7l Před 4 měsíci

    Outstanding narration - no monkey business. You have great work ethic. SUBSCRIBED because this channel is going to blow-up.

  • @andreashoferpartei
    @andreashoferpartei Před 5 měsíci

    I wish you a long life, man. You are a legend! Even the safety risks you take are a learning point.