How to build a Crosskart/Dune Buggy [part1, frame]

The first part of my How to build a crosskart video series. In this part i'm showing you how to build a crosskart frame/rollcage using the plans i made.
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[@homemade_madness]

Get your plans for this buggy now: homemade-madness.com/shop/

[@shintoxica]

Since the plans say it requires a lathe. What material diameter is your lathe or do you suggest? I am thinking of buying a mini lathe but then I am not sure that it would work out with this kind of project.

[@StraightOuttaTheSandbox]

What tube bender are you using? I'm having a hard time finding a tube bender that isn't $1000.

[@shintoxica]

@@StraightOuttaTheSandbox you are going to spend about that much on something that uses a 6 inch clr die. You can always look at affordable bender brand. Google em. They don't have the exact matching clr but they are cheaper and it will work just means the tubing may require slightly different notching.

[@noneyadambusiness4657]

I'm trying to print the plans and it keeps telling me they are protected files and won't let me do anything with them. What do I do, how do I print them so I can start building this for my kiddo?

[@elpanamiguel4448]

The mesuarent please

[@cozmo9017]

This should be getting more attention. This is what the community has been wanting for years.

[@icouldntthinkofagoodname7216]

As a guy who can't decide on what to build from a typical gokart to electric one, this makes me want to just build one like this.

[@buddersthepuunk]

I found this by searching for cross kart frame plans.... u are very right

[@trevenjohnson3927]

@@buddersthepuunk its basically a rallykart

[@RIBBY_BOY]

Fuxk bro im literally thinking this needs more views and subs wtf I look down and see your comment lol how cool

[@bigreesetv]

The truth of this comment

[@homemade_madness]

All plans will be available at the end of the video series! 🤙🏻

[@Mustardmartin]

@HOMEMADEMADNESS what cpu program/software are you using?

[@user-ux8sc3ct6v]

Can u plz tell me how much it cost, including the parts and we're did u got the parts from. By the way, ur video is amazing a lot details thank u

[@homemade_madness]

For the CAD programm im using solidworks. plans will be 25$ , lasercut-files 10$ (shown in next part)

[@Mustardmartin]

Awesome i enjoyed the homemade bender as well how are you liking it any changes you would make now that you have used it

[@greatislife435]

So what is the website your looking at on the sport bikes??

[@vitorcesar5392]

Great job. The template to cut the notches is an amazing idea.

[@ClickoZen]

How did he make those templates? Sorry for the ignorant question. And thanx in advance!

[@pyroman590]

@@ClickoZen Probably used BendTec

[@homemade_madness]

Solidworks🤙🏻

[@Thewatson77]

This is about the most involved step by step video I’ve seen on cross kart frame building. Great job sharing this with the world!🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@scoc253]

truly is! what an amazing dude sharing the hobby and how to create it your own DIY style. great stuff!

[@phmiii]

The paper "fish mouth" template is Amazing! Thank you!

[@willfanning7434]

It's really nice to see someone else use a CAD system to PROPERLY build a project!!! This is how I do all my projects, built right the first time..... GREAT JOB!!!! God Bless Brother. 😁😁🙏🙏🙏

[@austinansell1149]

Been wanting to do a cross kart or go kart and came across kj raycing and was going to with his build but im starting to like your vids and presentation so much more. That fact your so young and have designed and learned this all yourself is really inspiring. Awesome work man

[@DownBadPK]

Best homebuilt buggy video ive seen, there was actually some thought put in to how it all goes together. And then built methodically rather than just throwing it together and hoping it works... only peice of advice i have is clean up everything you are going to weld before welding.. it will make the finished welds look much better and wont have as much spatter

[@tedforringer9124]

You are a HERO! I'm absolutely building one or two of these! Thank you! Just what I've been wanting!

[@russellafowler7403]

Thank You Sir for taking the time to show and help your viewer's see there crosskart come together ! Your a good person!

[@nolansprojects2840]

The difference between you and I is that you are way more patient. I would never have bothered trying to build that wood framing on the table had you not just shown me how helpful it is. And the notch template is... well, top notch. Great work!

[@lucaspowell5417]

This is the best guide on youtube, hands down. Thank you!

[@petermulinka]

Perfect, can’t wait to see next series!

[@xXDaReasonXx]

im convinced either youtube pays people to dislike things or they have a bot that gives you dislikes based on like ratio. anyone who actually watches this has to like it," it does what is says on the box" basically.

[@EricJamesVideo]

Couldn't agree more! Isn't it just terrible how being creative, having fun, trying new things, working through challenges, problem solving can be? I wish youtube would create it where if you thumbs down something, you have to comment why?

[@xXDaReasonXx]

@@EricJamesVideo like I said I dont think it's real people it the site itself or bots someone made or like 30 assholes from around the world which I think is unlikely

[@imnoengineer4715]

This is incredible, everything done to perfection!

[@homemade_madness]

🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@rustycrum2884]

Where are your plans listed, I would like to buy a set

[@DibsRibs3279]

i love the way this frame looks! Has a lot of yerf dog aspects to it which makes it look spectacular

[@ogoranumbor2777]

Mine! I sponged every last leak of this video - like video frame after video frame watching the build! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@anthonybrown7959]

Loving your determination and craftsmanship. Good job.

[@fastw3748]

Another amazing project! Can't wait to see it running

[@anubs1786]

that's craftsmanship at it's finest! such professionalism, i love this!!! And also inspiring for sure 👏❤️

[@carlsavard8069]

ok, your project is completely crazy. your job is very well done. I've been looking to make one for 8 months and I've never found a plan like yours. i wait the end

[@tracmick2699]

Would love a set of plans as soon as you have them ready.really like your layout

[@egjr2722]

I’ve been waiting for someone to do this! You have delivered! You’re awesome!

[@homemade_madness]

Thanks!🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@edgardoyanez5714]

Hola buenas soy de chile me gustaría armar uno le podrías pasar los plano saludos

[@GrantOakes]

Designing a product is one thing, being able to build it is quite an another. You've accomplished both in such a way that anyone with basic skills can duplicate your project. Well done!

[@YancySmithTurboRexPerformance]

Definitely want a 1.50" version of the plans for this build even if it costs more.

[@Darkeiser.7]

Maaaan you have this figured out. I'm seriously impressed. Makes me want to build my own now.

[@sus.k7985]

This is just so relaxing bro

[@2pi628]

I will be buying. I was looking for a project like this for me and my nephews. I already have the engine from a 1980 Kawasaki KZ-1000. Patiently awaiting the plans. Keep up the good work!

[@thebigboffin9900]

Just come across kart cross just in the last week and I've been itching to find a project for my build level, cheers mate, awesome work !

[@skallywaggle1244]

Your the man!! Can’t wait till the plans come out! Will be a fun project 🤙🏼

[@DenRoedeMogM]

Really nice work.. i had this idea years ago.. life took a different turn for me and i'm happy to see that it's never to late... Love the video..

[@fxx-evo7414]

Man, I do not comment often but jour job is amazing and your notching technic is so clever !! 👍👏 The way you build the frame will make it straight ! I was thinking about building à crosskart, seems I found the way !! Keep Pushing !!

[@garageguy5174]

I’ve been waiting waiting so long i forgot about it but when I saw the vid pop up I sprung out my seat!!

[@homemade_madness]

Nice to hear!🤙🏻

[@cadenmagallanez4657]

Howdy, thank you this is very helpful, I was originally making a design off your original cross cart video and this is a huge step for me.

[@juankrajo3874]

This is easily one of the best videos I have seen on KZbin !

[@jessefield378]

Great idea mate!! Best buddy build video on KZbin. Look forward to part 2

[@michaelholguin5630]

Can't wait for the rest of the videos! Will definitely be buying the plans , great job man!

[@tonyvulcano8601]

Fantastic job describing what you were doing, providing great essential plans, and the brilliance in doing the table as the mold of building the frame inside is cutting edge to me. Very well done and I am recommending your page to those I know. You are on your game.

[@homemade_madness]

Thanks!✌🏻

[@mooncricket16]

Duude this is so cool! I can tell by the way you talk about it you put a lot of time and effort into bother the plans and all the small things like paper cut outs for the proper angles !!! Soo cool

[@kiernanpresler-marshall6072]

Its cool as hell to build big fancy projects when you've got a $300,000 shop full of equipment, but its so much cooler to do it on a sheet of plywood with a grinder and a drill. Respect

[@ptreeau1]

What can i say, just thankyou for what you have done, it is just brilliant how you have been able to do what you have done with just basic tools I will be there with you till the end i want to build one or maybe two for myself.All i can say is thankyou for sharing your project with all of us..

[@kckustomwelding]

I love your ideas! Especially the shocks on the rear... I'm the same way i try to use older stuff because its usually built to last.... keep it up!

[@CriticallyOpenMinded]

Watching all the way from Mexico.

[@TIGFab97]

Rather B welding: it took me 6 months to build this thing! Homemade madness: 4 days and the frame is done... Mooi werk, heb geabonneerd 👍

[@homemade_madness]

🤣🤣 good preparation saves time

[@nappologue]

I love your content, man ! Cheers from France !

[@Pro.1322]

That’s awesome! Great job. It’s amazing how everything fits just right. Great concept there sir.

[@CaidanCarroll]

Holy crap thats amazing work, ive been doing something similar in fusion but you just blew my mind with how far you can take design!

[@gonracn]

Really excited to follow. Nice job with the jig also, those templates will be such a time saver!

[@monumental_lifestyle]

Can’t wait!! Great work!

[@morganmackenzie250]

This video is fantastic. Great skills! I am in Canada and hope Kartcross becomes more popular here. Thanks for making this video and please keep them coming.

[@mimibuni7516]

Thank you for this great video! I really like cross karts and wanted to construct one on solidworks for fun aswell. The problem was that i had no clues about the dimensions so your video helped me a lot. Keep up the great work🙌

[@bryanmorgan8501]

This has inspired me to build my own. Amazing dude.

[@ericmuller9062]

Hi guy , you deserve the oscar of buggy building videos 👍👍👍👍thanks for sharing !

[@homemade_madness]

Thanks😆😆

[@dannyk9260]

Definitely gonna need some 1.5" plans for those of us across the pond. 👍

[@homemade_madness]

Will do! But the rest of the dimensions will still be in metric😆

[@dannyk9260]

@@homemade_madness that's fine, metric is easier to measure with, anyway. It's just hard to find metric tubing over here. I'll definitely be purchasing a set!

[@stueedowse]

Agreed I can only find a 38mm bender . And tube . $109 X 5.8m

[@jonathan7744]

I wish I could find someone to teach me how to design the frame in cad. But this is a cool series

[@fiserfrieser1040]

You inspired me, so now I’m marking space in my garage👍 Thanks bro

[@nagarenius]

Oh wow, that was exactly what i was searching for! Maybe in the next few months i will buy your plans and begin to build a crosscart myself. :D You are a legend :)

[@charlesirons1892]

Nice work, you're a smart kid. Great content!

[@cheif10thumbs]

Excellent series! I spent my career writing documentation for large scale (>100k users) network installations. The true example of an engineer is being able to follow your own instructions! lol BTW. It's called a Frame Jig. Not a mould. I make them for E-bike frames. Thank you for sharing your build with us. Nice work.

[@colinsmith7355]

Awesome. Keen to see the rear shocks in action. Started a project with the same intensions, but with a few tweaks. In Theory it worked, but I never got to finish project all those years ago. time to start again! Look forward to your plans

[@rennkafer13]

Very nice! Currently building a mid-engine tube chassis '73 Beetle... but when that's off the chassis table I'm going to need a new project!

[@marekludkiewicz7898]

Bro this is amazing, exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@machiasandmattsadventuresa5381]

Great job and project. Looking forward to future videos!

[@RyanWhetten]

Awesome! I can't wait to see this completed!

[@williampetrey662]

Well done sir!! This is just awesome....I've always wanted to build one with the 660 raptor motor I have and could never find blueprints. Thank you!

[@chicotrout]

Awesome build!!! I will definitely buy the 1.5" tubing plans...please put those out as well.

[@makeplaydad3413]

look forward to getting some plans at the end, nice work!

[@airmech404]

Very well done video editing. No wasted time yet plenty of detail 👍 and music is even decent! 👍👍

[@Tukhaosat]

It's amazing that the bike you make is a perfect frame for everyone

[@danielspastars5298]

I cant even imagine how much work went into this

[@joshb1434]

The design of the frame looks fantastic! Its nice to see you building one again with your own plans too. Now subscribed, bell on and awaiting videos and plans!

[@Pazair-nq6gl]

Gracias bro, llevo meses buscando este video, como tantos otros locos. Saludos desde Canarias 🤙

[@jasonjohnstone686]

Bloody awesome work bud, loving your work and will get a set of plans. Cheers.

[@ph1lthyvision]

Id take this project on, but i know from the half cage i built i am no fabricator like you. Huge props for making this look calm and easy. Crosskarts are amazing!!

[@darrenkaspers9331]

super impressed by this! very few people have the CAD skill and the practical side to match, and for a young guy too 👌👍 my new favourite channel

[@homemade_madness]

thanks man!

[@eddiebuckelew]

Seriously impressed. Great work.

[@carloscorona6649]

I'm so freakin excited!!!!!

[@tatonka6969]

Can't wait for the plans for both sizes awesome job

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Great video, ideas, and build, thank you!

[@dumbasscountryboy]

This is an awesome idea and you Sir are really talented and I believe you will do great things in this life so keep up the good work !!! I’m 50 years old and you got me wanting to build one lol.

[@homemade_madness]

Thanks! Means a lot😌

[@dumbasscountryboy]

@@homemade_madness your welcome friend. My dad always told me that you can do anything you set your mind to if you work hard enough so keep up the good work because you’re videos are awesome!!

[@josephmatinyarare8686]

@@homemade_madness Hie can I have your whatsapp number

[@sanderlunde5431]

Well thank you for making me want to start a new project along with my 10 others haha, awesome build series, really tought thru. Ill for sure be watching the rest.

[@ismaililiyasu4684]

What a project!! well explained.

[@robinmanfredsson8745]

Really nice. I like it a lot. So much planning and then it fits like a glove. 😁👍

[@jakbparish]

Dude, this is brilliant. Outstanding.

[@luisfernandogutierrezcarlo1539]

Exelente trabajo, saludos desde México 🇲🇽

[@TheStressD]

Great video mate, keep up the good work, looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@kangaroomusic5605]

dude, simply awesome!!!

[@madmarkstoys]

You are a MAD MAN i love it brother!!

[@tonyd7164]

very impressive. thank you for doing this.

[@Joncowles20]

Great job! Can’t wait for the next video! Seriously great work

[@homemade_madness]

Thanks!😁

[@JustRandomPfusch]

This is awesome! Seeing all these notches and bends fit together so perfectly is really satisfying. We were thinking about building a crosscart and your plans sure will be a great help. Thank you for the extra work you put into this to be able to publish your plans. How cool it would be to race each other one day in our homemade contraptions xD. Can´t wait to see more progress on this build, keep up the quality content!

[@homemade_madness]

Hey, thanks bro! that sounds like a great plan!

[@SoBoring136]

Very generous of you, well done

[@garretkrupa2934]

Dream come true, good work!

[@laverncarroll]

Wow all those plans is an awful lot of work. Very cool

[@boltonky]

Great video and like the effort you put in looking forward to seeing it through to completion. Only issue i have is no-one points out " you need to know how to weld properly and how to keep things from warping", you need access to tube bending tools or similar. Anyone can make a buggy or a crosskart etc but having it function and be safe is another story. Keep up the hard work but would love to see some added info going forward about safety and skills required :)

[@timwegman5776]

Omg this is awesome and your channel is stating to take off. In 10/10/21 you had 52.9k sub now you have 75.9 so that's crazy you gained 23k in a just under 2 months.. I wish you had the exact same thing but a 4x4 style like a Side by side or the RZR 1000. I want one but they are so expensive. Thought about getting an old cheap used one even generic and putting in a big street bike engine but if you built then made plans that would be even better! So a 4 wheel drive style man thats the ticket! Thanks for all the great content

[@FlamingRayz]

Very epic video! I didnt get a notification for it until now though. Guess I forgot to turn on notifications lol. Again excellent taste in music👌. I also just noticed we uploaded at the same time so thats pretty cool

[@ByDemonsBeDriven]

Good ide to use the front forks of the bike on the rear o the buggy. Waiting for the rest of the build!

[@Everatti]

Awesome work!!

[@socrmichsocrmich3965]

The best homemade buggy. 🔝

[@homemade_madness]

Thanks✌🏻✌🏻😌