Good job I’am was building a go kart. But I did not know how to build it . Then I saw this series and it was really helpful. so if you want to build a wood go kart this is the right video for you😁😁😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Hey dude make sure you drill a little indent so the your set screws will stay tight longer. As you may won't to use lock washers. For the same reason. It is looking great. Nice work. Thanks. Bob
Hi Eric, I know this is an older video, but I was wondering how you attached the back wheels to the axle, and also where I could find good wheels other than the ones listed in the parts list. My budget is sort of tight, so I'm ok with lower end wheels. BTW I already have the front wheels.
Hi! Very impressed with it. How did you attach the brake hub to the chassis and brake cable? I am trying to build something similar but struggling Thanks
How did you attach the sprocket to the axle without welding and just using collets? Also how did you attach the tires to the axle so that they would spin with the axle?
Hey, I was wondering about the back wheels. So the wheel on the left side with the sprocket, does it have bearings or does it mount directly to the axle? And did you use a key to mount it to the axle?
One more question, I noticed the link for the wheel and tire combo does not work anymore. Is there another link because I have been trying to find another wheel tire combo, but every one I found either did not have a little cut for the key stock, or it was too small.
Hey I was wondering how you attached the wheels and sprocket to the rear axle, did you do any welding? I would greatly appreciate if you replied. I'm building a go kart of my own and I find your videos really helpful.
Hey Eric, I plan to build this go kart over this summer, but I have one question. Since I don't have any tools to cut metal... can I replace the metal tubing with like a piece of 2x4 wood? Or are does it have to be metal? Also if it does have to be metal, what tools can I use to cut metal, I am kinda a rookie with metal. Thanks for your help! Oh and one more question, will the boards that the engine is directly connected to burn? I would think that the heat from the engine would burn the wood, or am I just being over cautious!!
Those people who keep on telling him that he sucks just take it easy and he doesn't even suck. Furthermore if you can't find the description click on the button that says 'show more' under the publishing date.
A better way to mount the engine is to use a metal gokart motor mount. There are two main kinds commonly available, flat and flat with lips on the edge. Cut out an opening slightly smaller than the motor mount you're using and mount it over the hole. with bolts on both ends. Another idea for front steering is cut the forks off a bicycle and mount the forks and wheel to the front and you have a trike.
is there any other option for steering besides using your feet? Could you attach a steering wheel some how? Your videos are amazing, and I would like if you could respond. Thanks
You can attach a steering wheel, but you have to change the design a little bit. You could buy a sttering column, tie rods, and a spindle kit and easily do it.
Hey, Eric. I was looking at the substitute wheels, and the page says "Temporarily Out Of Stock". It has been like this for months. Can you please provide another alternate to the wheels/tires? Thanks, Dhruv.
My son and I are trying to build this. When I check the description for part 2, all it says is that the plans will be out on Friday (August 2014). Would you please post the plans and the rest of the materials needed?
***** Wow! That is great...you even included where we could purchase the parts and the prices. This is his first project ever and you have made it easy for someone with limited knowledge to be successful with it. Thank you!
Can you do a video on the engine alone? I have an 80cc engine I out on my bike for a laugh and want to use it on this go kart. A video would be much appreciated
Four years later, this video made an eight-year-old really happy, and his dad too. Thanks.
Awesome job, it's coming along great.
Good job I’am was building a go kart. But I did not know how to build it . Then I saw this series and it was really helpful. so if you want to build a wood go kart this is the right video for you😁😁😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Love how you mounted the front wheels, clever.
Thanks for the series! I'm excited to start my build this summer
hay eric nice ride was wondering if you were going to do any more of your weekly wood talk stuff
tip: when securing the pillow blocks, use nylon lock nuts instead of normal nuts to compensate for vibration from the engine
Hey dude make sure you drill a little indent so the your set screws will stay tight longer. As you may won't to use lock washers. For the same reason. It is looking great. Nice work. Thanks. Bob
why is this so satifying
Hello, How did you install the front wheels (the part you say is "self explanatory")? What hardware and shaft did you use?
LOOKING GOOD!!
Hi i'm making a gokart inspired by yours i have always wanted to make one. Thank you for making a video about a wooden gokart.
Hi Eric, I know this is an older video, but I was wondering how you attached the back wheels to the axle, and also where I could find good wheels other than the ones listed in the parts list. My budget is sort of tight, so I'm ok with lower end wheels. BTW I already have the front wheels.
This is awesome, thanks for sharing!
Nice dude keep up the good work this was awesome
very interested to see the plans. i have already cut the wood to begin making the frame
Hi! Very impressed with it. How did you attach the brake hub to the chassis and brake cable? I am trying to build something similar but struggling
Thanks
That is pretty cool!
Was a 1" axle enough in terms of thickness. I will be driving mine off road and I am worried it will bend. What do you suggest?
Yup, I'm going to do this during the summer. Thanks Eric. Your from Michigan so, go spartans???
FANTASTIC!!! Every teenage lad's dream. N.
Hi. very impressive! How much bhp do you have on the motor?
thanks man awesome video
Hi Eric thanks for your response yesterday, question what size tires/rims did you use I would like to use same since it worked well for you.
what tires and wheels did you use on the back, and where did you get them??? thanks
the axel is it made for only specific wheels to fit or its accessible to all 5'' wheels
awesome!
Hey man were do u get ur axles bearings chain and chain sprockets from. Thxs man
How did you attach the sprocket to the axle without welding and just using collets? Also how did you attach the tires to the axle so that they would spin with the axle?
***** Ah ok, i thought you were using a cold rolled piece of steel, thanks.
How did you get the sproket on the car and where did you buy the chain?
Hey,
I was wondering about the back wheels. So the wheel on the left side with the sprocket, does it have bearings or does it mount directly to the axle? And did you use a key to mount it to the axle?
One more question, I noticed the link for the wheel and tire combo does not work anymore. Is there another link because I have been trying to find another wheel tire combo, but every one I found either did not have a little cut for the key stock, or it was too small.
This kid's brilliant
I bought the same exact axle and pillow blocks but they do not fit inside one another, what do i do?
Part 3 coming up where you test how many stars you get in the EuroNCAP test.. :)
Thanks 4 Teachin' Me How 2 a Go-Kart
Hey +Eric Lindberg im just wondering why in the parts list it says add 2 to cart for the chain? could you please explain?
what kind of motor did they use or can you use which ever one?
Hi Erik, is, their anyway to build this with a vertical shaft engine
From where did u bring that engine? And what is the name of it? And how u connect it to the car?
Hey I was wondering how you attached the wheels and sprocket to the rear axle, did you do any welding? I would greatly appreciate if you replied. I'm building a go kart of my own and I find your videos really helpful.
Where did you get your seat from?? Please😄
Links don’t work for me can anyone tell me the parts list
I can't seem to find your "description" and "set of plans". I would appreciate if you could provide more specific information on them. Thanks.
George Dawkins Are you answering these posts or am I wasting time here? I would like to have the set of plans you talk about. That would be helpful.
In the video he said that all of the supplies would be in the description. I don't see the links.
What parts do we need just for part 2? I'm trying to build one.
Hey Eric, I plan to build this go kart over this summer, but I have one question. Since I don't have any tools to cut metal... can I replace the metal tubing with like a piece of 2x4 wood? Or are does it have to be metal? Also if it does have to be metal, what tools can I use to cut metal, I am kinda a rookie with metal. Thanks for your help! Oh and one more question, will the boards that the engine is directly connected to burn? I would think that the heat from the engine would burn the wood, or am I just being over cautious!!
Do you have a measurement for the back wood
I am planning to make one with a motor. How many horsepower do you recommend? Also, where do you get chains and gears that fit together with a motor?
Hi, I an planning on building a gokart I dont know where to get the axles and the ball bearings. Where did you get the axles and ball bearings
Those people who keep on telling him that he sucks just take it easy and he doesn't even suck. Furthermore if you can't find the description click on the button that says 'show more' under the publishing date.
What is the steering like on it and have you crashed
what did you use as an axle
Good shit man
A better way to mount the engine is to use a metal gokart motor mount. There are two main kinds commonly available, flat and flat with lips on the edge. Cut out an opening slightly smaller than the motor mount you're using and mount it over the hole. with bolts on both ends. Another idea for front steering is cut the forks off a bicycle and mount the forks and wheel to the front and you have a trike.
Were did u get the engine and if u took it out if a machine wat machine?
Really good, hope I can do it with a motor! I am using an old washing machine motor (i know how to wire it to 12v dc battery) which is very powerful!
I also found the plans, they are really helpful! Thanks for everything.
what size axle did you use +eric lindberg
is there any other option for steering besides using your feet? Could you attach a steering wheel some how? Your videos are amazing, and I would like if you could respond. Thanks
You can attach a steering wheel, but you have to change the design a little bit. You could buy a sttering column, tie rods, and a spindle kit and easily do it.
how do you keep the wheels on the axle please i need help
how many 1/2" bolts do you need for the whole project
Where do you put the keystock
thx i built it and its sooo fun
Hey, Eric. I was looking at the substitute wheels, and the page says "Temporarily Out Of Stock". It has been like this for months. Can you please provide another alternate to the wheels/tires? Thanks, Dhruv.
good job
how would you steer it?
I'm gonna make one!
Will it work for a two seater?
Hey Eric can you please find me a link that gives me a wheel and tire combo for a 1 inch live axle! Please im sure many people can use it.
What Kind of engine is that and where can you get it ?
Do you need the key stock
+Eric Lindberg how big is the engine? length and width ?
+Eric Lindberg What do you recommend as far as gear ratio for this kart?
My son and I are trying to build this. When I check the description for part 2, all it says is that the plans will be out on Friday (August 2014). Would you please post the plans and the rest of the materials needed?
***** Thank you!
***** Wow! That is great...you even included where we could purchase the parts and the prices. This is his first project ever and you have made it easy for someone with limited knowledge to be successful with it. Thank you!
I can’t open the parts list for some reason
Also at a loss to see where you used the "keystock" and the axle nuts you suggested to purchase.
What size is the metal tubing
I know it's stupid, but is it possible I can add a wooden "shell" to it so it looks like car?
Can you do a video on the engine alone? I have an 80cc engine I out on my bike for a laugh and want to use it on this go kart. A video would be much appreciated
Nice!!!
Where do u get the motor
what kind of engine r u using?
You could use a nilock nut for almost all of the bits where you used two
What wheels did u use??
What is the 2x6 23 inches for
Could u use a push mower moter
So you just locked your sprocket onto the axle with lock nuts? If so where can I get some...
+Neil Sandwich I was confused too.
was the wheels or rims a live axle hub or a ball bearing hub
+Nathaniel Arce Live axle :)
how much did this cost and how fast does it go?
How you get the wheels
how much cc engine u have used
What size is the clutch?
What engine did you use a bike or lawn mower?
You Buy an new engine. Look in parts description in doc in description-has links to order
How long are the axles?
Someone please help. How did he mount the sprocket?
He pushed the axle through then used lock collars.
I love this vid
What is the total price for the cart?
how long is the axle
Does it need a key stock
No but it's ideal
Hi how does axle cost??
How much did this cost you to build?