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Your Crafty Critic
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 18 ม.ค. 2018
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DYI Kayak Scupper Cart/ Dolly PVC Build
I wanted a Kayak scupper cart to help move my kayak around like a kayak-toting super sidekick. All the fancy manufactured online carts were very similar and a straightforward assemblies. But most were versatile enough to accommodate various scupper hole designs, like the Swiss Army knife of kayak carts.
The least expensive one I found on Amazon was temporarily discounted to $25.99 from a steep $47.99. You can find that one here: amzn.to/3X2bEhJ Quite the bargain! Though the average price was around $70, which makes me wonder if the kayak cart industry is run by a secret cabal of price-fixing supervillains.
Since I only have one kayak with a very specific scupper hole design, I don't need an adaptable cart - just one custom-fitted to my kayak. Kind of like how every superhero has a unique twist to make them special. And if I ever sell the kayak, the cart will go with it, like an outgoing sidekick.
My DIY build cost me about $25, which is far better than the average Amazon cart cost. I was able to keep the cost relatively low because I had most of the build parts and tools on hand already, like a superhero's trusty utility belt. The wheels and axle were the most expensive parts of my PVC build, but I had some old tires from a dolly that I replaced with solid rubber wheels. Saving a few bucks on tubes versus tires - the true superpower of the frugal DIYer.
Overall, it was a pretty simple project to create once I collected the materials and proper assembly tools. The ability to build your DIY cart versus getting a deal on Amazon is slim, as the manufactured cart costs are close to the DIY material purchase costs. So it's a toss-up whether to make it or buy it. The DIY approach gives a sense of accomplishment that purchasing one cannot - like a superhero's secret origin story.
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If you go with the Amazon purchase route, I would be grateful if you were to use my referral link, as it costs you nothing but provides me with a small commission that helps support myself and my family. Thank you for your consideration.
amzn.to/3X2bEhJ
The least expensive one I found on Amazon was temporarily discounted to $25.99 from a steep $47.99. You can find that one here: amzn.to/3X2bEhJ Quite the bargain! Though the average price was around $70, which makes me wonder if the kayak cart industry is run by a secret cabal of price-fixing supervillains.
Since I only have one kayak with a very specific scupper hole design, I don't need an adaptable cart - just one custom-fitted to my kayak. Kind of like how every superhero has a unique twist to make them special. And if I ever sell the kayak, the cart will go with it, like an outgoing sidekick.
My DIY build cost me about $25, which is far better than the average Amazon cart cost. I was able to keep the cost relatively low because I had most of the build parts and tools on hand already, like a superhero's trusty utility belt. The wheels and axle were the most expensive parts of my PVC build, but I had some old tires from a dolly that I replaced with solid rubber wheels. Saving a few bucks on tubes versus tires - the true superpower of the frugal DIYer.
Overall, it was a pretty simple project to create once I collected the materials and proper assembly tools. The ability to build your DIY cart versus getting a deal on Amazon is slim, as the manufactured cart costs are close to the DIY material purchase costs. So it's a toss-up whether to make it or buy it. The DIY approach gives a sense of accomplishment that purchasing one cannot - like a superhero's secret origin story.
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If you go with the Amazon purchase route, I would be grateful if you were to use my referral link, as it costs you nothing but provides me with a small commission that helps support myself and my family. Thank you for your consideration.
amzn.to/3X2bEhJ
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I like it,thanks
That had to be the most useless video review I have ever seen. Don’t quit your day job……. You’re welcome.
The video I originally submitted for my Amazon product review did not meet the community guidelines, even though I felt it did. The revised version that was ultimately accepted did not include the portion where I weighed a fish. Regardless, I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment.
Nah man that don't look like 9000 lumens😂😂. But i didn't see you using the main lights. It's probably if im generous 300-500 lumens
The flashlight is advertised as 9000 lumens, which seems very bright. But I have no way to measure it myself, so I can't say for sure if it really is that bright. You think it might actually be more like 300-500 lumens, which is significantly less. I don't plan to go out and buy special equipment to test it. In my use, the light does seem quite bright - bright enough to temporarily blind me if I look at it directly. So while I'm not sure about the exact specs, the brightness is sufficient for my needs of lighting up the backyard. Given the vast difference between the marketing claims and your feedback, I lean more toward your estimate of its brightness. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate you sharing your perspective. Even if the actual brightness doesn't match the advertised 9000 lumens, I'm satisfied that this flashlight is "goodnuff" for what I want to use it for. Rock on, Neighbor!
@@Your_Crafty_Critic Thanks for clarification. Maybe i didn't see but it's didn't seems to be bright especially for 9000 lumens. If you want to see Something bright try nitecore . Or Acebeam. Or Imalent that sells actually most bright commercial available Flashlights. Or Maybe Wurkkos or Sofirn, they cheap and pretty good light's. If you want, you can see testing in TH-cam . Those companies rarely lie about how much lumens they flashlights produce. Only downside of these fleshlight almost all of them you need to read instruction to fully utilize it. Like some have a double tap for switching to turbo. Or holding the button for switching brightness. I hope you would find tnis helpful .
Great video, mate. Where did you get your belts and what size?
I appreciate the encouragement. I visited the Yardmax website (yardmax.com/product-support/) to place an order for the necessary belts. The cost for the two belts was $28 US. They were supposed to come as a pair. Unfortunately, there was an error in processing my order, and I only received one belt initially. However, I promptly contacted their customer support, and they quickly resolved the issue by sending the missing belt. In fact, they sent two additional belts, leaving me with an extra for future use. The belts I ordered and received are V-21’s. While waiting for the second belt to arrive, I found a generic replacement belt, for $4 savings per belt, at a local auto parts store. However, upon comparison, the Yardmax original belts appeared to be of superior quality and construction, so I opted to utilize those instead. It was a snap and easy to replace. Good luck with your task, neighbor.
@@Your_Crafty_Critic Wow, thank you very much for the wealth if information! You're the best!
I think you mean M-21 V Belt, there is no such belt as a V-21@Your_Crafty_Critic
@@technobear6155 Thank you for the correction. I did not intend to be misleading. I am not going to dispute you as the serial number is M13 06 B(1). I simply used the terminology that YardMax uses. In the YardMax user manual, they refer to the drive belts as V-Belts, and that is also how the YardMax associate described them when I placed my order with them. 👍