Build Part 1 Axle DIY Beach Fishing Cart From Harbor Freight

In this video I install the axle on the beach cart. I used galvanized pipe, it does have some rust from saltwater use this summer, other options such as aluminum may suit your needs better if this is a concern.
Amazon wheels that should work well
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Stainless lynch pins to hold the wheels on
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Parts list.
13” balloon wheels with 1” axle hole
1" sch40 pvc
3/4" galvanized conduit
1" galvanized conduit clamps (pvc clamps may work if glued)
1/4" lynch pins x2
#10 x3/4" stainless pan head sheet metal screws x8
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[@olblu8746]

Its been a long long time that l heard a man whistle while working. Its a sound of contentment and security. Last person l heard whistle while working on a project was my dad. I wish l did that more than cuss, worry and complain. Great video. More people should try whistling while working, its a great stress reliever. God bless.

[@zekeshandles]

I would guess the whistling came back after I got out of the automotive industry haha, I don’t even notice I’m doing it. I really appreciate this kind comment, thank you!

[@bigdaddymex2003]

Not sure what I’m more impressed with the built or that DeWalt drill !!

[@zekeshandles]

Hahaha thanks! That old girl is still going!

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

Very nice idea and build. This is fun to watch

[@zekeshandles]

Thank you!!!

[@rickd6880]

Great video…Please post all the videos related to this build…

[@Educatedvoter]

Brilliant!

[@MH4Designs]

very nice ideal ....thanks for sharing

[@zekeshandles]

Thanks! Hopefully more to come in the spring.

[@210_4reelfishing]

where did you buy the wheels and what's the payload on the tires.

[@edge1289]

Great idea, well done!

[@user-xz9hu4rd2v]

Nice sand truck, I would weld a washer to the axle inside of the wheels to prevent them to touch the frame.

[@zekeshandles]

Hey thanks! No rubbing no worries the pvc section the axle rides in is just a little wider than frame. Thanks for checking it out!

[@c.a.m.r.8932]

Great job . Very good. From Brazil. 👍🇧🇷.

[@zekeshandles]

Wow! Thanks!!!

[@luisbaez9278]

Does the tire not have bearings to spin freely on the 3/4” axel not requiring the pvc? Great series. Watched all three videos.

[@zekeshandles]

Thanks!! The tires don’t have bearings I used the pvc under frame to make the axle easier to remove. Wheels do rotate easily without bearing though also. I actually think bearing would be a problem with the salt and sand unless sealed really well. Good luck!!

[@luisbaez9278]

Thank you for the reply.

[@PowerFisherman]

Super thanks for the video brother

[@zekeshandles]

You’re welcome, thanks for checking it out!

[@PowerFisherman]

@@zekeshandles Genius

[@PowerFisherman]

I hope you do more projects and video them.

[@zekeshandles]

Oh thanks, Awesome! I do have a pretty cool winter project in mind, I will video and post for sure! Related to shark fishing, hope it works! It will be a bit before I get to it though.

[@PowerFisherman]

@@zekeshandles Great.

[@tyedowns6495]

I’m looking at building one just like this. Picked up the cargo carrier today. I do have a question. Why did you decide to put the axle through the pvc vs u bolting it directly to frame? Is it so you can easily remove entire axle for transport/ storage?

[@zekeshandles]

Thanks for checking out the video! Yeah the axle needs to come out so it is out of the way when attached to the car hitch. Major shin hazard haha!

[@mgagnew]

I appreciate your help, I'm on my way but I have questions. 1) what length are the 5/8 bolts? 2) the link you provided for the tires is no longer with a 1" diameter hole. If you could suggest a tire I am struggling to find a 1" diameter axle balloon tire. Thank you!

[@zekeshandles]

@@mgagnew are you referring to the bolts that hold the aluminum frame to the steel hitch frame? They are 2.5” x 5/16 bolts. You could make them longer and cut if needed. You also may want to file all exposed threads so the frame slides on a bit easier. I will try to update with a better link, thanks for letting me know!! Good luck!

[@zekeshandles]

@@mgagnew looks like the wheel axle diameter is .9”, that will work fine with a 3/4 axle shaft. That same link does have wheels that come with an axle and smaller size but the axle would be too short anyhow.

[@mgagnew]

​@@zekeshandles thank you , that is the wheel i bought the 0.9 diam axle, the steel conduit is available in 1/2" or 3/4" , the 3/4 OD is over 1" and the 1/2" OD is almost 1". what size conduit are you using? thanks

[@zekeshandles]

@@mgagnew I used galvanized 3/4 conduit for my build. It measures 7/8” OD. You may need to run to local hardware with a tape measure and see if they have anything with a thinner sidewall. I will try to find a wheel with a true 1” ID and update also. Thanks for the info.

[@mgagnew]

@@zekeshandles Yes, I have a roughly 7/8 or 0.88 conduit. but the wheel at 0.9 roughly will not accept the conduit. I have to look for another axel I guess. where did you get your wheels, maybe I can change the wheel?

[@Noncasual]

What size screws did you use to make the cart removable from the steel hitch? I didn’t see them in the parts list.

[@zekeshandles]

5/16” x 1 1/2” they worked pretty well, I might suggest grunge the threads down a bit more where they slide in they sometimes hang up a bit. Good luck

[@Noncasual]

@@zekeshandles thanks for the reply! Much appreciate it

[@ProfessorMAG]

Well done. What wheels did you use?

[@zekeshandles]

Thanks! I haven’t found a brand on them, I purchased used on eBay.

[@JT-616]

hi where did you get the hitch holder for cart

[@zekeshandles]

@@JT-616 thanks! The cargo hitch carrier was from harbor freight.

[@JT-616]

@@zekeshandles Thanks for the reply.

[@claudiagamino6499]

What size clip pins are que using as wheel Stopper??

[@zekeshandles]

I used 1/4 x 1 1/4” zinc lynch pins, they are holding up okay. I would probably go with stainless if done again. I just linked some stainless ones in the video description. Thanks for checking it out!

[@yoshisaidit7250]

Tires are made for beach or sand. typically used for a hand pull kayak trailers from truck to water over sand. "ballon beach sand tire" is a good starting search for these tyres.

[@dillweed3031]

How long did your axle rod need to be for the tires to clear the sides of the carrier?

[@zekeshandles]

I think the pvc was 24” total so it over hung the sides by half inch. The metal part of the axle I just put together and Estimated. I can measure in about a week if you need.

[@BlakeCroft-ln4yi]

What size axel and conduit did you use?

[@zekeshandles]

The outer is 1” pvc and the conduit is 3/4”. It just needs to spin freely in the wheel so you may need a different size depending on the wheel you get. My wheels were 1” axles. Thanks!

[@marniefernandez1818]

What tires are those and where is the best place to get those tires?

[@zekeshandles]

I purchased these tires used through eBay. I would suggest searching (balloon beach tires) on Amazon, last I checked some good options were available.

[@prynceal6762]

You are already at a disadvantage using zinc hardware if you are taking that thing to a real beach.

[@zekeshandles]

True but for the price it will take several years to rust through. Has held up pretty well so far. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@joeprather1bayarearealtor689]

what keywords did you use to find the wheels on ebay?

[@zekeshandles]

I looked up balloon wheels or beach wheels. There are a set of name brand used ones on there now that would be a good deal, I’ll try to send you a link.

[@zekeshandles]

www.ebay.com/itm/354350889802?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=D1eebnM4SiO&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=n0FbN9TwSqS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@zekeshandles]

I have no affiliation with this seller but probably a decent option.

[@joeprather1bayarearealtor689]

@@zekeshandles thanks!

[@andrewcombs9312]

Where did you get your tires?

[@andrewcombs9312]

Never mind. I saw your other replies. Thanks for the video

[@zekeshandles]

@@andrewcombs9312 hey thanks! Last I checked it looked like Amazon had a lot more options now than in the past also. Good luck

[@davesugamura9872]

Sharpenyourdrillbits

[@zekeshandles]

Definitely need sharpened! I do the overheat them until they melt the material technique lol