DIY Heavy Duty EMT Conduit Maker Pipe Kayak Cart
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ค. 2024
- This video illustrates how to build a heavy duty kayak or similar transport cart using EMT conduit and Maker Pipe connectors. I needed a sturdier cart than the typical PVC type based on the weight of my kayak and terrain.
Parts:
3/4 inch diameter EMT conduit (cut to length).
* 12 inch (5).
* 16 inch (2).
* 20 inch (1) .
* 25 inch (2).
1/2 inch diameter PE irrigation tubing (cut to length).
5/8 inch diameter all thread rod (cut to length).
5/8 inch diameter washers (4).
5/8 inch diameter nuts (2).
3/4 inch diameter rubber chair leg caps (5).
Pneumatic cart tires with 5/8 inch diameter bearings (2).
Pool noodles (cut to length).
Maker Pipe connectors - makerpipe.com
* 90 degrees (2).
* 45 degrees (4).
* T (5).
All parts (other than Maker Pipe) can be found at Big Box hardware stores and/or Amazon (copy and paste part into Google) - กีฬา
Your kayak cart design in a thing of beauty - love the simplicity. I will use for constructing my next cart. Gives me ideas for other projects. Thank you for sharing! 😀
Thanks!
Dear Sir, hoe much I appreciate your excellent video and the cool manners & clear instructional narrative you did! Wonderful.! I will make this for my Brooklyn Tandom Kayak! 😅
Thank you Timothy!
I'm so thankful for this man, super creative and awesome work 👏
That is quite a compliment Rico. Thank you.
Very nice cart one of the best that I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Edward!
Fantastic! I am going to get the suplies to make this exact! Gotta wait to get my Kayak but I am going to be ready!!!
Thanks, good luck on the build!
Awesome! I'm making me one, exactly like yours. Thanks!!!
Thanks Rob!
I enjoyed the “Maker Pipe” live stream the other night. Some very good DIY Designs
Small world Ben. I just started watching the Wed Nite streams a couple of weeks ago.
I was doing a search for DIY canopy for the kayak and their channel came up so many idea and easy to find supplies
@@k9kayaks Yeah, I was searching for pipe connectors and MP came up. Glad I found it.
Excellent design and video!
Thanks!
Nice build! Thank you.
Thanks Rodd.
Nice design and video. I would recommend drilling the end of the threaded rod and inserting a Cotter pin to prevent the nut from coming off. The threaded rod may have to be lengthened to accommodate the pins
Thanks. I used thread lock and so far so good.
Instead of drilling a hole, just a nylon lined nut
Blue loctite works fine, no issues.
I built this cart and used nylock nuts.....3 years and they've never moved.
Nicely done. Thanks
Thank you!
Great job!
Thanks!
How about an updated video of you transporting your kayak with this cart? Would like to see how it's working so I can decide if this is how I want to build mine!
It is just like other carts. Run a strap around the kayak and through the cart. I put it closer to the rear and lift from the front.
Great idea!
Thanks!
I will try this design with a modification to make it more all terrain. The one flaw I see is the axle is low and will get banged by stumps and protruding rocks on portages. I will use this excellent design but make four the forks instead of two and have two short axles with a space between them this will give the cart a great deal of ground clearance.
Sounds like a good idea.
Thank you! now to see if its cost effective to use these fittings/etc vs buying the hobie cart
Thanks Andy.
Nice. You can save yourself quite a bit of weight and cost by using a piece of conduit as your axel instead of allthread. To secure the wheel all you need are washers and a cotter pin on each side of the wheel.
Thanks. The weight and cost of the all thread and nuts/washers is minimal compared to the strength gained. I have made other carts for my specific use that basically exploded.
@@Aksmaniyak As have I. Point being conduit is plenty strong for the axel. Allthread is just overkill for what it's worth. Cheers.
@@1982mako224 I understand your point but it is not strong enough for my application.
@@1982mako224 I'd like to use 3/4" EMT as the axle but the tire bore is 5/8". Can you suggest a way to attach the two? Thanks
Get wheels with 3/4 bore bearings.
Наверное самая толковая тележка в интернете. Хотелось бы видеть , как быстро эта тележка разбирается и укладывается в грузовой отсек каяка.
Спасибо. Разборка может быть быстрее, если вы замените болты с шестигранной головкой на ручки.
I really like this cart plan and am looking to buy the kit. I have an old town sportsman pdl that is over 100 pds, and the channels are about 10 inches apart. Do you think this cart would hold up if I made the supports closer together, but possibly left the axle 24 inches wide for stability? Thank you
Yes, you can do that and it will be stable. I just shortened the 2 cross members to 18" and did not shorten the axle.
Great design. I was thinking about modifying this slightly to go through the scuppers of my hobie outback. The hobie scuppers are reinforced and their carts are steel so i would think it would work the same. Do you know anyone whose done this as a scupper cart?
No I haven't seen that but I know Hobie does use a scupper cart.
Great explanation. What kind of kayak do you use on this case - weight? I’m thinking of doing a similar one for my fishing kayaks, but will use balloon beach wheels. So, likely will have a different axle design. However, that aside, I think I’ll still be able to use your overall layout. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! I have used it on kayaks ranging from 77 to 100 lbs.
I want to build 2 of these, then modify them to become extra seats for my kids
Great idea. I would like to see your finished project.
Thanks for design- Do you have a document with the directions?
Hi Steven. JUst check the narrative.
Great video
Where did you get the 5/8 all tread ?
Thanks. Home Depot.
I have a canoe and kayak I assume it will work for both. I am getting to old to carry either on of them
Yes Steven it should.
Kind of off topic but how well do you think this would work making a beach wheelchair
I think it would work. The EMT is very strong when used in shorter lengths.
where do you store the cart when using the kayak? Looking for a cart for a fishing setup and don't want bulk where I might need storage.
I store it in my truck or dock when not in use.
@@Aksmaniyak even when using the kayak? Do you kayak close to parking? Thinking if I had to hike to put in the water
@@GeoffWildehawkphoto Yes, There is a boat ramp nearby and I have a dock so it is easier for me.
This great, but wish you filmed the actual assembly.
Thanks. The video would have been too long for that. I try to keep my videos concise and to the point.
Pipe cutter are easy-to-use
You could but a hacksaw is faster for me.
@@Aksmaniyak Lo
@@Aksmaniyak LOL 😆 😂 🤣
@@bobmartin8404 What is the total length of the pipe needed to complete this project? Thank you
@@andreweddy86 I never shot a video. I just responded that a tube cutter works cleaner and easier. Spin and tighten and spin till it's done.
I have a 34" Kayak, does it matter how wide the cart is made?
It should be wide enough to fit in the channels in the hull bottom.
Well, I like the design, and you did a good job, but after sourcing the parts and prices, it would be far less expensive to buy a ready-built cart that seemed at least as strong for the purpose. The list price on the connectors seems expensive. Additionally, it seems a bit over-built for the intended purpose of hauling a fiberglass canoe or plastic kayak. For my usage, larger wheels helped much more in traversing uneven rocky terrain. I built one based on the design posted by Mic.
Thanks. This design may not be for everyone.
Did you have to cut the threaded rod down?
Yes.
My kayak loaded weighs 160#. Do you think this would be ok??
Yes, this design is very sturdy.
So how has this cart worked out?
It is still going strong. This thing is bulletproof...lol
Cool, thinking about making one for my Slayer Max with some mods so it fits the hull 😀
Final cost?
Back then, it was around $50. I already had some of the parts from other projects.
Australia 🇦🇺 shipping please 🙏
Sorry, but I don't sell anything.