Homemade Wooden Go Kart Build | NO WELDING or Expensive Power Tools!

Ever wonder How To Make A Cheap Go Kart from Scratch?
In this video we show you guys how to build a motorized go kart for a good price with no complicated tools, only stuff that you would find in a typical garage; saws, hammers, drills, ext. What we did was began by making a wooden go kart frame for the base our of 2x6 and 2x4 wood, then held the frame with plywood. To support the wood on the homemade go cart we used screws and bolts to hold the wheels on. Then using a predator 212 engine, clutch, and chain we made it a driver!
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[@handyhippie6548]

the handle of the saw can be used as a square. if you look, you'll see it will do 90 and 45 degree lines. a tip from an old carpenter.

[@mattworks522]

I just randomly discovered this one day messing around. I was like *MIND BLOW*

[@rickrudd]

I've been building things for 35 years and I never knew that!

[@handyhippie6548]

@@rickrudd it's not true for all handles. the older, fancy ones especially. but most newer saws have that design. they're ok in a pinch, but i've always got a speed square in my tool belt when i'm working.

[@jeremyhanna3852]

Gentleman thank you so much my son who is 8 saw this and said he could/wants to build something similar I thank you so much this will be great for him get him out of the house not playing video games all summer long I am fabricator by trade I believe we can handle this but he wants to do most of the work himself. Should b awesome

[@Legittkultch]

He will break a leg don't do it, you can get a cart pretty cheap... not worth a danger

[@jake8215]

@@Legittkultch part of life, without falls no one will learn

[@RidhRidh]

Jeremy hanna i wish i have parrent like u.... not like mine.they break up but yeah.at least my mom doesnt leave me. (sorry for bad english)

[@Legittkultch]

@@notbilly5962 You're the pussy, Troll. Talk to me like that in person. Little bitch.

[@uravggamer4620]

@@Legittkultch shut up 2 year old.

[@GGaievski]

bro when i was like, 11 i always dreamed of making a wooden kart with a old chainsaw my father had

[@Boemel]

i made my first gokart from a wood pallet, screwed old training wheels to it and steered using a rope ...

[@Patek007]

Tom Jacobs Well that’s the easy part making a rolling kart the hard part is actually making it go with a motor examples of road blocks: convincing your dad, getting a motor and the right parts to make it work

[@666nvruto7]

I made a wooden kart wich was powered from a old mixer

[@troubles4799]

Me to

[@computernostalgia6293]

20Ian Jury how does it turn the wheels with a vertical shaft?

[@theejasonbourne6308]

I'm sure that I am not the only one that thought of making a wooden go kart when I was younger and broke.

[@nataelgarcia3722]

Gang

[@leothekidwiththedognamedsu6704]

sup jason bourne

[@captainzeta7688]

Yes your not the only one haha I tryed making my own but failed and gave up

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Yeah, and at the end of the day - when it sucked - you could use the wood to make a nice BBQ. lol

[@-DIYPRO-]

Where was KZbin when I was a kid? O wait the internet didn't even exist! This brings back so many memories of trial and error. That is when I found out what a horizontal shaft motor was. Most people have no clue what an engineering feat it was for a 12 year old and his friend to figure out the engine set up with a mower vertical shaft engine! I hope many kids watch this and get the building itch! Thanks again guys!

[@bmbc6391]

My kids say that all the time. "How did you do that before you had the Internet."

[@danskorheim773]

Yes! I am thirteen and love finding trash mowers and weedeaters and fixing them, I would love to build one of these go karts

[@yobro9296]

@@danskorheim773 I am 16 and I love to do that stuff to and yeah this would be cool

[@lippzzz77]

Does it make it much more difficult when using a horizontal shaft?

[@twistedpixel2558]

@@lippzzz77 No, a horizontal shaft engine is ideal. A vertical engine running to a chain and sprocket is a nightmare without a transmission.

[@nothingtoseehere4026]

Great to see young men who are out there doing, getting their hands dirty. Mad skillz. 👊

[@madlad1.]

Thinking about starting a summer project so this video was awesome for efficient and cool ideas and mechanisms. Going into mechanical engineering this fall at UTD, so it was very cool to see that two of yall are also Meche major. Looked at some of yall's work and very cool stuff, keep it up.

[@amandapacheco9398]

Same

[@Oldsoldiersays]

need to add steering limit stops so you don't oversteer and flip

[@jaydee3696]

Warfighter Racing exactly what I was thinking lol

[@MAHvAdz]

thats why you take it slow around turns

[@henrikvtcodes]

or shred the tires on the frame

[@yekuei2608]

U shouldn’t need to you should no your turning point

[@ryanford5387]

@@yekuei2608 if you hit a bump while turning then it'll be quite difficult to make sure the wheel doesn't hit

[@ChristopherHayniedd980]

Back when I was a kid in the 70's kids made wooden go karts alot. The reason being not every parent could afford a new or used steel one. They worked an were fun as hell.

[@robertmiller5735]

we did faster lawn mowers, we moved the mower deck to the back (like a bush hog) with a 5hp motor powering the deck , and a 7hp (or greater) motor running the "tractor". some went 30 mph ! One had a 250 Honda motorcycle engine/transmission. Mow in 1st gear, ride in 4th. LOL

[@davidr3648]

Christopher Haynie I also made a wooden go kart. Had belt direct drive with an old washing machine gas engine.. good memories😊

[@brantardrey7360]

Did same in 68 it was 7 ft long push cart no engine

[@brucebehnke3227]

Im one of them 60s 70s👍

[@murph23b40]

My father made a wooden go kart and he didnt have no engine for it or peddles, And the thing had rope steering. He and his friends called the go kart a “gig”.

[@roadkillwhistler9215]

I love how you thanked your parents first in the credits. There is hope for America. Thank God for boys like you and parents like yours!

[@oliverhoffman4574]

There is hope for america bc he thanked his parents?

[@sugaristhenewwhite]

@@oliverhoffman4574 yes

[@rokitmix7345]

@@oliverhoffman4574 hahahaahahah

[@Americadoe]

When I was ten, my mom helped build a wooden go-kart. Taught me perseverance. Became an ASE Master at 18 years old and a BMW Master at 20. No longer in automotive but a lot translates into other trades.

[@NR-gp2il]

Engineering is a mindset that applies to everything.

[@ellentizio4019]

Thanks! This is awesome! I’m a mom to an 11 year old boy who has wanted to build a go kart for years! We have no fancy tools so this is a great place to start!

[@basil5863]

You are a great mother

[@diegowasmyidea]

i agree@@basil5863

[@aduckwithayoutubechannel]

For anyone wondering, this would cost around $500 to make. Not a bad price for a go kart, considering that this is a pretty good design.

[@BrianKyleBoys]

i calculated all the equipment, i have to pay $890

[@JonLasaga]

A tip to anyone doing this if you have bike parts laying around you can use the handlebars to turn by drilling through the wood the size of the wheel mounts and you put them through and tighten bolts on the bottom to keep them from coming out then you can drill holes in the tubing for more bolts to keep it from scraping the ground.

[@omegawoomy4356]

Me: *sees wheels* yep I don’t have the money for this

[@slimedfries5234]

Steal them off your neighbors lawnmower

[@colby9594]

You can get like 2 inch smaller ones for 7 bucks from harbor freight

[@hajile580]

Are bike wheels not good?

[@kevinthrogmorton3203]

Ya they dirt cheap on ebay all the steel parts tthat these guys dont use is what is so expensive

[@deadzombie3618]

Just go to a junkyard. You can get the mechanical stuff. It’s free

[@mcpeake78]

Another great build guys. Awards for creativity and functionality and having the balls to test out your creations. And pressing the boundaries of what can be done with a little imagination. Thank you.

[@viewfromtheroad2656]

You take me back fellas..1962 dream'n!

[@frostyt3684]

He should slap a body on that and it would look like some kind of atv or buggy

[@shangosankofa9560]

Yeah baby!! We grew up with something like that!! Except we used a car steering wheel from the junkyard, added a spring and rope and BAM instant steering!! So much fun!! Thanx guys!! You’re too cool!!

[@dhillongurisingh6510]

can I use a lawnmower engine? how would I make the wheels connect 😂

[@unofficiallyofficial2149]

Man, I had a dream when I was like 11 as well that I could make a tiny plywood truck powered by pedal power, but I feel like there could be some things I can use from this video. Thanks so much for this.

[@MADKIWI]

I haven't gone through all comments but... All hand saws have a 90° & 46° set square built into handle. I will let you figure it out lol. I love it as thats where i started when i was 10 yrs old. Im 50 now lol.... Keep up the good work. I have a 3 wheel electric Chinese golf cart, chain drive. Swapping out electric motor for a Chinese pit bike 110cc petrol engine. Wha hoo... never get old lol. I'm in NZ.

[@MADKIWI]

45°

[@OfficialMilkers]

So i been thinking lately on making something out of wood for my gf to go out for long outdoor walks, (shes in a wheelchair) and honestly this would work even if you made it 2 seat until i get parts for proper steering i think she’d enjoy the outdoors again. So glad i found this

[@bradt9244]

I like the concept but it feels like an easy way to break a leg lol

[@Legittkultch]

yup only take one slip up and SMASH

[@BuildBreakRepeat]

Yeah I mean we crashed the green one a lot and it was never bad for our legs. Most of the time the wood just broke/snapped when we crashed.

[@nickhuff90]

I made one a year ago with A hand dully and a car axle ours had no Engine it was fun though

[@frankh.3849]

Steering dampener would fix that

[@ok-qb8ir]

Wear your seatbelts kids

[@andrewmead1434]

yall should make a wooden mini bike next

[@sironaflowcontrolsystem4865]

Great work, guys! Very much appreciated. I actually made one with my son with a busted pressure washer... we had great fun. BUT on first try, i flipped the go kart! just some road burns. Good thing i did not let my kid go first. Too much steering, too much power, and a bad driver. So, if you are doing this with kids, i highly recommend spending the extra $120 for a proper steering system. We will be upgrading next week.

[@sitarkhani]

Hey - do you mind sending a link to the steering system? I want to build this kart with my son, but now I am worried about the leg steering.

[@amandapacheco9398]

Ya can you link

[@rgbigdog]

If you make a metal engine plate with elongated holes, bolt the engine mount plate to the wood and drill out the wood below the elongated holes that should keep your engine in place. To make it even better use two mounting plates one on top and one under the wood this would ensure that your engine stays put.

[@Xaltar_]

2 words for ya, rope steering. Mount a steering wheel on your handle bar mount with a rod going down. On the bottom of your steering rod mount a pulley with a groove at least wide enough to accommodate 3 coils of rope (more = more friction and less chance of slipping but 3 is typically enough for a slow cart). The larger the pulley the more responsive the steering will be, smaller gives finer control but you will need more revolutions of the wheel to reach full lock. Next, fix the end of a rope to the top of your steering board, as close to the wheel as you can making sure the rope mounting point is on a level with where the top coil of rope will be on the pulley. Wrap the rope 3 times around your pulley keeping the rope tension tight and attach the other end to the bottom of the opposite side of your steering board. Fix the rope coming off the bottom of the pulley to the underside of the steering board on the other side, that will keep the geometry better aligned. You can also install guides to help keep the rope from popping off the pulley if you didn't measure things up right. If done right you will have a cheap and dirty steering system that should give you full lock both ways.

[@raygibson3627]

It's really nice seeing kids building things and not staring at their phones. Great video!

[@itisi996]

says the one on their phone but ok

[@snoopu2601]

Thank you so much on showing me where to get everything I'm in a wheelchair and I'm going to make one my wheelchair can roll on it. I'll of course have to put ravers and electric start but it will be a cool project. I'm thinking it should not cost no more then $500.00 pretty much I have everything but the power set up

[@kyleharvey6604]

Be careful with the high center of gravity, but have fun!

[@bryanroupe8646]

It's awesome that GPS sponsors all these guys but I dont buy there stuff because they are so high priced. I mean just for the drive wheel alone is $70. I won't mention the website but you can buy the same thing for $45.

[@Drckarvo]

The site rhymes with tj.

[@jac_attack04_59]

Now it needs a fully built 212 with a torque converter!

[@nitro_rc_dude8158]

Stick a m2r 140 dirtbike engine on it. Proper riot with that engine smokes tyres and bends wood

[@gjovim1987]

Wow you guys are the best. I'd love to be able to build one go cart just like yours. I'm a carpenter so the wood bit should be easy. I'm worried about connecting the mechanic parts

[@PlayMee161]

Bro YOU should Be doing TOP speed on That Cool 😎 Thing.🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔😄😄😄😄

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

44 seconds in and im going wow this is the most unique way to celebrate 100k subs and show you guys havent forgotten where you came from ....good job guys

[@bryduhbikeguy]

I'm #862,and 45 mins after posted.Way to go guys !

[@rgbluke8084]

Make it hard work

[@dhillongurisingh6510]

2019: super cheap build 2021: Super expensive build 😂

[@junglejimmithy7884]

Youre so positive and helpful guys :)

[@rafiisraeli442]

Can you show how you mount the brake and throttle? Thanks!

[@chickenfries1090]

Y’all’s intro music I kinda catchy it’ll get stuck in your head pretty easy 🤣🤣

[@easterboc1]

Many kids these days, stuck in their rooms blasting aliens and the like. Does absolutely nothing for their development. In the 60,s in Ireland we built these, but without the motors (obviously) and we called them "Guiders". We had ball bearings at the back. Some noise. So she sat higher at the front because we used old pram wheels. Mean looking things , but the fun of the build and getting the parts on no money at all, really tested your ingenuity. Oh and by the way, when you spun her, the ball bearing "wheels" at the back threw out some sparks I can tell you. What joy! Well done boys. That,s a great build.

[@obs.vanness1604]

I used a level on my karts. I put the level long ways from the left side of my clutch to the left side of the sprocket then just like up the dot on the level and it’s straight. Mostly use this technique on my American Express and my PRC Banshee

[@Boemel]

would seriously love this build for a weekend but sadl there is no such thing like cheap engines, wheels and gokart supplies like this where i live.

[@danm2422]

Duel motors would be fun

[@BobKlumpp]

My brother and I were doing this (wood go karts) 50 years ago! Good times, good times ....

[@clauslundberg9224]

Cool retro

[@capzico742]

Hey dude i dont understand the hardware part with all the bolts can you be a little more specific if you dont mind

[@mimingnako9077]

You're awesome guys!

[@abrahamhill600]

I'm planning on making one. I'll give an update if I do. Thanks for the video!

[@ryantanner2365]

Did you end up? If so how’d it go

[@fortnitetrash3204]

Thank you so much guys!! Im excited to start this with my dad

[@poco1990]

For next time, that saw has a square built in to it!😀

[@4wheelsgarage382]

I did a similar project when I made my push mower into a go kart but for the steering I put the board on the top so the frame is hanging from it and it makes the whole cart a little bit lower and it looks a little bit better

[@michellemazurk8054]

Great project for an 8 year old to enjoy with his Dad & Grandpa.

[@eljanralphaclinen172]

Pillow on the seat rollcages on the back and paint is what you need to add to that cart

[@BuildBreakRepeat]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR 100K!! Good memories at 17:54 don’t want to miss it!

[@tommyyoboi2951]

Any time bbr you should buy a 100 dollar bbr tuning bike and put it on a bycicle also bbr stands for bike berry racing but we could say build break repeat

[@FastAsfBoiii.]

Pin this..

[@kadenw.yt.3696]

Love the video just might have to build my own cart. I have a mini bike but I might up it to 212cc

[@zenoanimates9575]

This looks really cool

[@parkerfrey9861]

That's the cart you guys should rock at swap meets and stuff it's basically a cruiser

[@theodoredavidmooney5703]

Always wanted a go cart and then one day my uncle came by wanting to store a VW dune buggy which was everything but the bug shaped metal casing and windows. It was the ultimate field car without seat belts and danderous as hell being without roll bars...

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

Simple is good Boys.

[@meefthepotatoe4363]

😳 I’m 47 years old & I’m gonna go get me a harbor frt engine and some 2X4 and make me one ! Thanks 👍

[@jaredj631]

I made a downhill kart at 10 YO like that! Now I’m planning on building a slow yard kart with/for my son.

[@penguinroblox3588]

Hello! How Did You Do The Toothwheel On The Wheel?

[@synthartist69]

Next video... wooden mini bike

[@dallas749]

are those 4 inch trolley wheels? 10 inches with the tire?

[@lindakleckner215]

Whoa, I saw that rear wheel lift up...almost a wheely on the side wheels😂. Goes nice! I imagine steering with your feet takes gettin' used to....Great Job!

[@coolstuffinc5412]

I like the Flintstones power steering setup you got on there.

[@samurboi8007]

Congrats on 100k , you deserved it and climbed the ladder , I wish you many more

[@spicydeath82]

congrats guys.

[@adamchicoski5284]

How much did it cost to build

[@rugger8787]

stage7 turbo 212 on wood frame

[@BuildBreakRepeat]

Rugger 878 Haha I value my life sir

[@jackantonsen385]

I am so glad its not that expensive and easy I like it a lot I'm going to build it but I would do something different I have spray paints so I would paint it and nice to show my friends it was hard because I am 9 years old

[@KrashKan]

what is the coupon for the engine?

[@jonahsmith2944]

im also trying to figure this out!!!

[@KrashKan]

Jonah Smith ikr he said he got it for like 100

[@DuboisDel]

I wish you well kids and you've just got yourself a new subscriber👍🏽

[@doniusgombongod1207]

Brilliant amazing video i really like your video, have a nice day.

[@PurpleNinja-vn4hv]

I’d definitely reinforce the front end with some kind of arch. Knowing how I like to thrash what I build, I could see that splitting like a toothpick if you come down on it wrong!

[@haydenligon]

That go kart is so dope I want a go kart so bad

[@austinverdin3338]

I like how the rotary gocart is in the background

[@101smeghead]

Awsome stuff BBR. Been here since 50.000 hope to be here for 200.000

[@Burlehmangus]

No expensive power tools: using 160$ drill 😋. Just kidddinn. I realize it could be done without it. Awesome work guys, really cool.

[@jonahsmith2944]

How do you get the "coupon" to get the engine for $99 dollars? Because i'm looking at it on their website and it costs like $265!!!

[@jonahsmith2944]

h

[@mitchelantonian4005]

I also want to know this!!

[@braden3095]

@@jonahsmith2944 go to an actual store or subscribe for their monthly catalog for in the mail, you get great deals and coupons.

[@jonahsmith2944]

@@braden3095 will try it thanks

[@facuabregu1310]

Salusos dede Argentin🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷 son unos grosos

[@ssplintergirl]

Absolute classic.

[@aidanworthington]

I wonder if you could up grade it to proper steering using wood and bike bits. Challenge lads. Still simple tool's thow. I dear you no double dear you can't back out. 😁

[@erikwestervall5517]

What is the topspeed

[@DangerZONEpixel]

I like the way you guys are telling us all how to build this but you don't even know how you're building it yourselves.

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Now you fellas are old skool :)

[@markosterman419]

I love the fact that you guys are using your hands and developing problem solving skills. This sort of thing will set you apart from your peers in so many aspect of your future lives. Just one suggestion .. use two boards underneath since that wood is not very good quality. At least check and see is the grain in vertical; think diving board. You don’t want it to snap in half when you’re driving.

[@alphanox-7873]

Add some pvc pipes covering the wheels in the back and you have a drift go kart( same technique used for drift trikes) awesome work!

[@aquabhi3773]

Could someone explain how the brake system works and what equipment is used

[@PenguinDude-ui2rp]

If you find out please tell me

[@sabrom]

I think if you extend the rear tires outward to match the fronts evenly? it would turn much better & level

[@sfranklin9073]

Might be a good use for some pallets.

[@tro8191]

Great build fellas and excellent “how to” video!

[@YerBoyTyTy]

Bro I've been here since the 60's go kart video. I got a notification for your vid.. remembering it's been like a year since I've watch a vid of yours.... You have improved so much! Keep it up!!

[@BuildBreakRepeat]

xd LlamaBroz Check out the rotary stuff you wouldn’t want to miss it 👍🏻

[@bobbystaley9709]

I have a red talon go kart with a 6.5 hp 212cc predator engine and there so fun

[@G56AG]

My spy at Recaro called, he swore me to secrecy but they are looking at producing a seat just like yours as an aftermarket upgrade for high end sports cars....don't tell anyone, its a secret! 😉 I might have missed it, but I didn't see a kill switch, even with a basic design a kill switch is an important safety feature in case of a stuck throttle. If the throttle gets stuck and you don't have a means to kill the engine it could result in an injury. This is such a fun starter project we shouldn't forget this important safety feature, and as my shop teacher used to yell at us, wear your eye protection you only have one set of eyes!

[@halls213]

this is going to be my project after my computer project

[@ricardocalles140]

Now just put some lights, turn signals and a horn on that bad boy and git it on the road!

[@raycycleit8311]

Fun....the name of the game. Get out there and build stuff!👍

[@lukamarginean5189]

Amazing to see a wooden kart haha but I’m wondering if u use a clutch or do u just start it directly to the wheels?

[@ryantanner2365]

Same question lol