How to Make a Wood Go Kart V2 | No Welding Required +Free Plans!

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:16 Milling Lumber
03:10 Cutting Wood
07:18 Preparing Wood for Assembly (Drilling Holes)
09:46 Fabricating Metal Pieces (Drilling Holes/Painting)
13:36 Transferring the Holes from the Metal Pieces to Wood
16:35 Preparing the Steering Column for Assembly
17:42 Assembling the Steering Column/Frame
24:36 Final Prep before Applying Finish
27:33 Applying Finish
28:30 Installing the Plywood, Seat and Steering Column
30:18 Installing the Steering Components
37:00 Installing the Live Axle and Components
43:16 Drilling Hole for Brake Bar/Installing Bolt
43:54 Putting the Engine in Place/Cutting the Chain
46:02 Installing the Pedals
49:27 Installing the Brake Linkage
52:23 Installing the Throttle Linkage
52:55 Final Installation of the Chain/Torquing Engine
54:06 Test Drive
55:36 Outro

[@davidjessee7701]

When I was a little kid in the early seventies, my neighbor had 3 teenage boys and they built a wooden go cart… it took all three to run it ! One was steering with 2 ropes, one was applying the throttle at the motor, and the last boy was pretty much hanging on and helping to stop with his feet😂 like Flintstone style!!! These guys were my heroes growing up…

[@SirLeDoux]

Ohh the 1970’s were a glorious time to be alive!

[@1crazypj]

@@SirLeDoux Yep, we built a 'gambo' (gravity push cart with 'pram' = 'baby buggy' wheels) using a bicycle crank with pedal and chain for steering. (seemed like a good idea) Only thing was, with our 10-11 yr old 'engineering', we didn't realise it steered backwards (left was right and right was left), until, Andrew ended up under the front of an MG (luckily, driver saw what was going on and stopped, even though Andrew couldn't) no damage to anyone but we did go somewhere 'safer' as driver was really pissed at us about what 'could' have happened

[@jowah]

@@SirLeDoux I regret being born in 1976. I just missed it... dangit!!!

[@GitXxxd]

@@jowah you regret it?? hahahah

[@sangeetaalexander6717]

W Skkw Emma Mmeme Nrnrn3 Rjrj Jensen Hanna 😊

[@ustaarthur]

What a quality build. The accuracy and neatness as well as the calmness while doing the work is worth a praise. Great job!

[@EricLindberg]

Thank you very much!

[@PeetNut]

@@EricLindberg motor ?

[@Thatonesapphireguy]

@@PeetNutit’s from a lawn mower

[@yaelaparicio0941]

@@ThatonesapphireguyI don’t think it is because lawnmowers use horizontal engines

[@lourugolo8820]

Eric. You're a very talented woodworker for one of such young years. Only matched by your generosity in providing the fruits of your efforts to the community for free. Thank you.

[@EricLindberg]

Thank you!

[@thomasfader3198]

​@@EricLindberg❤❤

[@blanchae]

In the 1960s, we used to built push go-karts out of wood and whatever we could find. We would take turns pushing the go-kart using a hockey stick. One would drive, the other would push. My go-kart was the heaviest as it was made out of 2x4s and used a couch cushion as a seat. Simple rope axle steering. My neighbor's was made out of a sheet of plywood with casters - light weight and fast. Lot of exercise pushing those karts up and down the street.

[@RobsRetroGaming]

This is next level! I had mine in the late 70s. It was wooden, with "Big Wheel" wheels in the back, shopping cart wheels in the front, steered by a rope, and a wooden stick on the side for the brake. The motor was a friend pushing. LOL

[@desmo316mrvolvo5]

As a grandpa I can't begin to tell you how impressed I am of not only your build but of your video production as well! Please do a video of the stage I/II engine upgrade!

[@calvinboykin4777]

It’s great to see a disciplined energetic young man with constructive interests and an all American work ethic. You provide hope for our future! Keep it up.

[@dannycalley7777]

CB .............I can't believe he did it outside and an unairconditioned garage ........this old man sees an outdoor kid ????

[@Foppa905]

lmfao i do that working in the sun and outside is calming

[@1RJW381]

🎓💯

[@stephenarcher912]

Excellent job

[@terryboehler5752]

Beautiful

[@Placid9]

What would you say the approximate cost of this build was? (without including price for additional tools)

[@Hello-hn9kq]

I also desire this information

[@Funny_moments763]

My guess Around $600

[@BobTheBuilderlmao]

Me dad and I are building it and everything costs $980 (without additional engine mods)

[@BobTheBuilderlmao]

Hey Eric! My dad and I are currently building this wooden go kart. We came across your video and that inspired us to build it! We will send you a picture when its finished!

[@gtr1952]

Nice looking project, but you still have a lot to learn "grasshopper". LOL At least for anything load bearing you should make sure you are using gr_8 bolts. EG: front "king pins", any bolts in the front steer assembly, bolts securing the pillow blocks for the rear axle. A catastrophic failure at any of those points could/would cause a hard crash. 40 mph may not sound fast, but tossing you off would give you new perspective on that. Nice job, good luck!! --gary

[@Punchinelli]

Overkill for this application. If it were going over terrain, I'd agree, but pavement isn't going to stress these bolts anywhere near the breaking point.

[@az80311]

Erick, I was very impressed with the build. Your work area is also clean and neat, as were your tools. Good job man. Have fun with that cart.

[@EricLindberg]

Thank you!

[@rodneygreenman8107]

Just outstanding,You did a great job on this.I loved watching you build this unit.Have a great day.

[@jaybd9329]

Nice work, Eric! My dad made me a go cart back in the ‘60s and all we had for steering was a set of vice grips in the steering rod! It had an old Clinton engine driven by a rubber accessory belt. Engine was started by wrapping a rope with a handle wrapped around the flywheel pulley (the older folks will know!). Subscribed!

[@corneliuslindarto4393]

😊

[@Greenacres1958]

Lol. Ours didn’t have brakes. We slowed down and dad caught us. Lol. Fun times!

[@Cathooker2]

When my brother and I broke the throttle cable on our go cart one of us stood/rode on the back and gave it gas while the other drove it down the street WOT

[@rudycorona6964]

my friend john had one it was awesome and it was old and a piece of poop but fun we took it to a school playground once thinking we could make some money and the first idiot that drove it slammed into a wall and knocked himself out, it was hilarious we gave him is money back and got the hell out of there. you could not get away with that kinda of stuff these days god i miss those days. the thing is that the first thing we did was all laughed at the guy then made sure he was ok and not try to sue us. i mean he was our age we told him how he was ok but at the last minute after the 3 laps he biffed it.

[@BusterV8]

That sound interesting. How long until it crashed?

[@johncampagna9377]

Erik…. That was impressive!!! I like how you present and explain what and how to do the build… you keep it up …!!!! You’re parents raised you well!!!!

[@knucklehead83]

You thought of so much that I would have never been able to think of. This is impressive. One flaw that I see though, if you'll humor me. You have the front end cross members attached to a "2x4" with several heavy bolts. However, that crossmember is attached to the rest of the cart using only wood glue and 4 wood screws. Wood glue is very ridged, and under enough stress the bond it offers, especially on end grain, will break. The wood screws will move and eventually fail. If I could make a suggestion for a future build, or for anyone thinking of replicating this build, use a gusset or angle brackets to attach the crossmember to the rest of the frame with heavy bolts. Actually, I would suggest nixing the use of wood glue all together and opting for a better option like epoxy and for the more structural members, T-shaped gussets or angle brackets. Just my 2 cents.

[@CHELLIE2408]

Super Nice Build Erick Very Well Done 😍 I am a Tomboy and when We Were going to JR High The Kids would Take a 20" Sting Ray Bicycle and take a front rim and take out the spokes from it and smash it thinner and weld it to the rear rim for a pulley we would remove the Pedal's and the center support and bolt on a 3/4" Birch plywood for the engine mount . we would use a 2hp Briggs and Stratton engine with a variable belt clutch I still remember that we used a GATES 64" Green Stripe V Belt we used a handle grip 3 speed shifter for the twist throttle and we only had front brakes and soul brakes from your shoes 😦 LOL I Put a Bicycle Speedometer on it and it would go 40 MPH level - Up Hill - Down Hill - 40 MPH 😊 The COPS would Always Chase me But They Could Not Catch Me 😝 Because I Knew which yards I could Cut Through and Get Away From Them 🤪 Retired Female Equipment Mechanic of over 50 Years Keep up the Great Work Chellie

[@EricLindberg]

Haha it sounds like you used to have a lot of fun growing up! Thank you for the kind words.

[@walk4718]

Young Man, totally astonished at your pursuit of excellence, I imagine there is a good teacher/ mentor in the wings and, probably a set of very proud parents. 👍👍

[@jnorthrup1020]

Yep, I remember back in the 70's making one of these. Great Fun!

[@Airman_Fu]

I have the same table saw, great entry level shop saw, same with the planer. I’m jealous of your planer.

[@carlforpresidentanthony4574]

i love how Dad walks past Like "Yeah.. my kids out here doing his lil thing whatever... Lemme cut this damn grass"

[@John_Montgomery]

I grew up in a small town in the 1960s. We built go-carts.. That is nothing but a good time and learning experience for kids. Congrats on your build. better than anything we built.

[@EricLindberg]

Haha thank you and I couldn’t agree more, it’s a fun learning experience.

[@John_Montgomery]

@@EricLindberg .. I am in Lakewood CA, but I grew up in Beulah MI and lived there 1960 to 1986. Great place to grow up. First time seeing your channel.. good stuff.

[@EricLindberg]

Thank you!

[@ArsonFire00]

One suggestion I'd make for your videos would be to give your measurements in Metric also.

[@Slamgod]

Nice work, man!! Its cool you make the project plans available for folks who may like to create someting like this with their family members, or just plain tinkering. You juice it up, you might want to consider adding some safety gear. Nice to see a young man like yourself doing something with his talents. Good luck to you, Eric!

[@bobbylawsen9638]

Old school, nice! Back in the 1950's and 1960's this is what more young kids did for fun, more wholesome activities.

[@SteveCarmichael]

Wow Eric! What a fantastic build! Takes me back to being a kid and working on my mini-bike with my dad. Looks like a really fun ride!

[@EricLindberg]

Thank you Steve! Hope you’re doing well. I’ve had a lot of fun riding it so far!

[@nkarma4491]

Jesus loves you! He did die on the cross for us and he did come back to life in 3 days by God! Trust in him + Repent of sins✝️❤️ John 3:16

[@ndiize1381]

can get that in africa uganda if possible

[@david78212]

A high school friend of mine's brother used to race go-carts... It had a 600cc motorcycle engine and 50 series tires with hydraulic disc brakes on it, but close to what you made. Oh and it would go over 100mph... can't imagine going over 100 on a go-cart. He also used to ice race a Saab 99 V-4. He was a bit of a speed nut with weird things.

[@joepie221]

Eric, for your own safety and the safety of the people that will follow along, ALWAYS clamp your material to the table when using a drill press. At the very least, tighten a nut and bolt in one of the table slots to be used as a stop/bumper for the part. If the drill grabs that plate and turns it into a helicopter, kiss a finger tip or two Bye-Bye.

[@nedlyest]

That's how I lost a bit of the top of my finger. Was using the meat pliers to hold a piece of sheet metal and it caught. Now I make sure to use regular pliers.

[@GitXxxd]

learnt it the hard way after I had my palm sliced open!!

[@dagwood1327]

New sub because I looked back into your video content. I have been a lifelong woodworker. You inspire me to build a go art of my own. You also give me hope for your generation. We hear a lot of negative, you prove it ain’t so.

[@EricLindberg]

Thank you very much!

[@CleverkAlorwu]

Hi father can I see what you build 😊

[@anthonybernstein9698]

You should market this in kit form. All pre drilled holes numbered for assembly, with step by step instructions. You have a winning idea. Good luck

[@jasonjohnson4170]

Excellent 👍

[@mikecolwell5387]

Once he sells it it becomes a lawsuit when a kid gets hurt on it. Nothing with a motor should be made of wood. Not everyone that would buy it can build it like he did which wi cause issues

[@user-qq8op5uc5m]

​@@mikecolwell5387 he could make one identical but electric !!!

[@johnslugger]

*My Dad was a master woodworker that build a furniture empire of 200 employee's in LA, California from 1966 to 2012. Wood was not my love but I worked from him every summer since I was 12 years old. At 20 years old I built a 2800 Square foot home for me and my wife. One thing my Dad would REALLY drill into my brain was using GLUE! He would go as for as to say "Nail's and screws are only there to hold the wood together while the GLUE DRYS!" He was a GLUE fanatic and he was right! The reputation of his furniture was legendary among Hollywood legends like Micheal Jackson, Will Smith, James Cameron and Steve Spielberg to name just a few of his customers.*

[@AlbertoDiGiovanni]

I remember in 1986 I was working on an electrical panel, my blacksmith colleague had to drill a strip of iron exactly as I saw in the video, he held it with his hands, unfortunately the tip caught on the iron which started to rotate and tore the palm of his hand, I took him to the emergency room after 3-4 hours they managed to sew everything up! Use normal precautions including a nice leather glove. Greetings

[@lemmony0fresh]

One of the best videos I have seen. Excellent narration and camera work. Thank You!!

[@RichardJohnson-qr5rn]

Fun to watch you build this project. It brought back memories. I built minibikes and a gocart when I was a youth.

[@joecrappiegill]

Absolutely outstanding craftsmanship! Great job on the build.

[@Sojourning_]

very good how-to video. Back in my day, I'm 75, we called them Mic-Rods , wood farm and body, The first of them were in Upstate NY, All the Mic Rods were built according to a set standard. we were 7 to 12 years of age. Of course today, everything is high tech. and of course I don't follow it. My Neighbor, his father was who was all in to it, built it, and pretty much just slam dunked his kid in behind the steering wheel... It was more fun to ride on the side streets............. The Lord Bless you and yours Eric....

[@ChrisB...]

My dad and I built my wood go kart in 1980, it was based on my dad's wood go kart that he and his dad built in the 50's. We did the entire steering with angle iron and u-bolts, amazed to this day that it held up. We even built the "clutch" out of pulleys, angle iron and a tension belt. Engine was free off of an old piece of farm equipment, it had dried corn in the flywheel. It taught how me to not be afraid to work on cars or anything technical.

[@EricLindberg]

Sounds like you guys had a fun time working on it together. Thank you for sharing!

[@ChrisB...]

@@EricLindberg We did, it was probably my best childhood memory. Hoping lots of kids get inspired by your video, it's a great design.

[@brigitteprovost4306]

wow, great work, this go-kart is great! Congratulations, Eric!👍👍👏 Thanks for the plan!

[@EricLindberg]

Thank you and no problem!

[@user-tq4sf2xg5i]

No thank you penny for jumping on your son's ass

[@neilfurby555]

Nice that you pointed out that a full factory set of tools not required. But….that’s an impressive and expensive workshop! Being a Brit my workshop is a shed in the garden, but it does all I need.

[@delhenry9837]

Nice project with assisted welding to the steering tie rod and engine riser plate. With that said, drilling metal pieces on the drill press and holding those pieces with your fingers without using a drill vise is going to get you in big trouble. You have tons of expensive nice tools, jointer/plainer, that the average person will not have so spend a few bucks at Harbor Freight and purchase a simple drill vise. It will save you an expensive trip to the ER!!!

[@joecap4372]

My father made me a wooden go-kart in the 1960s.. I still remember watching him build it... the Sheep was made out of a wooden milk crate the two-by-fours was the chassis and to steer the go-kart a clothesline was mounted to the front axle.. my father drilled a hole to put a carriage Bolt so you can steer the go-kart and the wheels were from baby carriages.. and that was it and that my father used to push me up and down the block..

[@AK-hw3uo]

This exactly what i am searching for, thank you so much.

[@glenn8076]

AMAZING skills you a fine job from a quality young man . i very proud of you and your folks they have done a great job with you .

[@josephisherwood1723]

Great job on your go-cart. You will make a fine craftsman someday if that is your goal. A bit of advice if you don't mind. When you drill thru steel, there is a good possibility of the bit binding at the time it cuts thru the opposite side and your part will spin and can break a finger or even take it off. The other bit of advice, when you drill thru wood, drill in a little then back it out to clear shavings. As you saw using the long bit and burning it up. It's even faster drilling than doing it in one shot. Heat destroys tools. But you deserve many complements on this project.

[@EricLindberg]

Thank you for the advice!

[@DiZZiEntertainment]

It would also help if he used a wood bit as well

[@Greenacres1958]

A Vice grip would work to hold the piece to the drill press!

[@MickB235]

What an excellent build with equally esteemed workmanship and using the first, natural and original composite material, wood...It's a real treat watching people work with wood and metal in this fashion. I noticed your use of ryobi tools and in particular the cordless impact driver with what I can assume to be a 1Ah battery. I first started using Ryobi when I bought the 18v line trimmer which came with a 5Ah battery and not too long after bought the impact driver, but I need to get the smaller battery because after wielding that thing with the bigger battery for even just a couple of minutes becomes quite tiring. Anyway, cheers from Australia

[@jupitersailing]

What an amazing person you are Eric to produce these excellent plans for free. I don't doubt though that people would want to pay you something if you have a Paypal or Patreon account.

[@Hecvillanueva]

Great job,you took a lot of pride in this build.Fantastic

[@EricLindberg]

Thank you!

[@nkarma4491]

Jesus loves you! He did die on the cross for us and he did come back to life in 3 days by God! Trust in him + Repent of sins✝️❤️ John 3:16 Jesus loves you! He did die on the cross for us and he did come back to life in 3 days by God! Trust in him + Repent of sins✝️❤️ John 3:16

[@allobject]

Maple.... nice. Like the simple construction. A little disappointed about the steering geometry: lever and axel are never in a 90 degree arrangement... applying Ackermann steering geometry would practically come for free - just a different welding angle - and enhance the handling greatly, and increase grip of the road in the front, something you want in the front. No differential in the back is not that an issue and fixing that would not come cheap and easy. There are also simple solutions for it but requires doubling the breaks. Having a differential actually helps with making the back breaking out easier.

[@BallBusta]

replace 2 of those washers from each side for 2 thrust needle roller bearings, one on top and one on the bottom for each wheel of each wheel spindle for better steering. Also, 8 washers is just wild, just saw some steel tubing to act as standoffs instead.

[@Ydnar6929]

Excellent project Eric. Brings back memories of my first wood go-kart when I was 12 years old - don't laugh - over 60 years ago.

[@EricLindberg]

Haha thank you!

[@JSchrumm]

Record the neighbors reactions, you wood be more popular than a first amendment auditor. Would a woodchuck chuck?

[@flojotube9323]

who gives a fuk karen?

[@bozotheclown935]

Hey kid, good to see the youth showing the way. Keep it all going kid.... Well done... Ooops... almost forgot..... Safety Glasses... plastic ones are like a bucks worth.... You can't replace those eyes... :)

[@agerard5703]

I loved that you left in the part about the chain cut too short…. Because we have all been there! Pretty much any project you take on (even the straightforward ones) often have this kind of ‘oh crap’ moment. This makes your video much more realistic. Excellent work though, seriously on another level!

[@thedubwhisperer2157]

54:20 I would strongly advise moving the top suspension location bar rearwards to provide some castor angle, which will greatly help steering stability as this geometry will add a self-centering force.

[@Nevir202]

I mean, is stability really something one is looking for in something like this? Definitely a concern with a car whose mass could EASILY rip the wheel out of your hands with bad geometry, but I can't imagine this managing to apply that much force to the driver outside of already being in the middle of crashing.

[@bluecar5556]

@@Nevir202 What are you talking about? All cars have positive caster angle. Think of force feedback steering wheel in a game constantly trying to move it to the center. This is positive caster angle and it also adds stability. An example of negative caster angle is a shopping cart. Positive caster angle makes it so we don't have to recenter the steering wheel and hold it there. The angle makes it self centering among other perks.

[@Nevir202]

@@bluecar5556 And your argument here is what? You aren't supposed to have your hands off the wheel anyway, especially when driving the way one drives a go kart so self centering is irrelevant when you are going to be manually pointing it where you want it to go. You might need to worry about wobble if it was something fast, but it's not.

[@bluecar5556]

@@Nevir202 Okay

[@Cee64E]

Excellent build and video. However, I think you'll find that wooden vehicles can have failures in the joints unless certain care is taken to prevent joint flexing. God knows Glued and Screwed is time-proven joinery, but such joints can fail in tension. Be careful and be aware of your joints over time, especially where fasteners go into the end grain. This is why early wooden aircraft are all heavily cable braced and triangulated.

[@evanmarshall597]

Pocket hole screws would probably be a step up for the members fastened into end grain.

[@Cee64E]

@@evanmarshall597, for a fixed piece like a cabinet or furniture I would completely agree. But the downside is that the screws would then be going the opposite direction and you'd be limited in the length you could use to the thickness of the receiving piece. Of the few actual wooden vehicles I've seen, besides aircraft where weight is a concern, the preferred fastener system seemed to be carriage bolts into captive nuts, _or_ through bolts/rods going all the way through a cross member to the other side. The latter being used in heavy cargo wagons.

[@davidsheppard1133]

Great craftsmanship Eric! You have something to be proud of!

[@djsi38t]

Some very smart tips...instead of just relying on measurements alone...best to put in position and mark...you can tell this fine young man has done this before.Very simple,but helpful tips for the beginner...for any kind of woodworking.I really love this simple....cheap...but effective design.

[@PAL20000]

Great job Eric on the go cart. Very cool. Will you add any fabrication to the go cart like making it look like a race car or something similar? 😃 Really like the camera angles on showing off the finished product. Professional looking video.

[@EricLindberg]

Thank you Uncle Pat! I probably won’t add anything else to the go kart because I like showing off the wood. I’ll have to show you the stabilizer I got to film some of the shots. It’s got a lot of cool features.

[@RobinBarton-gq4qb]

Beautiful build!! The only issue I have is the lack of washers under the wheel nuts.. Othwise Kudos on a Way Cool Project !!!

[@EricLindberg]

Thanks!

[@zedbear1]

That's a nice Kart! Especially the steering post. Not only do you posses great woodworking skills, your presentation and narration were perfect. Congrats!

[@stephencrouse6032]

Nice job young man. Had many thoughts from my foot steered, dumpster sourced machine before I could drive ('77) that put my sister into the blackberry patch, then later as the SAE Baja lead at Oregon State ('86) that the team drove around campus before heading to SanLuis, and onto design work on the original 777. Thank you for sharing your work. May God use you for his glory and your parents praised.

[@TiberiusCat]

Really nice work, and very well done video. Did you apply threads lock to those barrel nuts and the grub screws on the collars?

[@djsi38t]

Absolutely not...if he had...he would have been sure to include it.Probably won't need it anyway,but it is a good idea.

[@bobbyntammy]

Nice! Looks like you pay a lot of attention to every detail... just one suggestion; maybe consider a piece of diamond plate under your heals t0 protect the wood (over time). Over all Great Job!!!

[@EricLindberg]

Thank you! I was considering adding grip tape down, but kind of forgot about it after I got caught up riding it lol I like the idea of diamond plate too though.

[@nkarma4491]

Jesus loves you! He did die on the cross for us and he did come back to life in 3 days by God! Trust in him + Repent of sins✝️❤️ John 3:16 Jesus loves you! He did die on the cross for us and he did come back to life in 3 days by God! Trust in him + Repent of sins✝️❤️ John 3:16

[@mradegunwa]

Speechless, outstanding job. Hope and wish you all the success that you can handle.

[@badassfood5713]

Eric I think you made an awesome statement. Not every woodworker HAS these tools. Perhaps you can remake the video using tools that you feel most woodworkers have. An apples to apples kinda situation? Nonetheless, solid video. I appreciated the time saving of dozens of holes. Unlike most makers in this genre, you real timed through assembly. It irritates me to listen to a maker talk for two minutes and then fast forward through all the assembly. Your segments were well orchestrated, timed well and not overwhelming. Great upbeat music through the noisier sections of film, and clear concise language. Good job. Keep it up!

[@EricLindberg]

I appreciate the kinda words, but if I remade the entire video, it would be almost identical. I’d just use precut 2x4s and I would have to do a lot more hand drilling. My whole point was if there’s a will, there’s a way.

[@forfinkly]

Dad walks by like "this boy is not moving out anytime soon"

[@Scott-ph2yk]

😂😂😂

[@HateClickBait]

I'm curious as to whether or not you incorporated the ackerman angle into your steering setup. And yes, go all in with Stage 3 kit!

[@EricLindberg]

I’ll have to do some research because I’ve never heard of the Ackerman angle.

[@TheWilferch]

@@EricLindberg ...Ackerman speaks to the different turn radius of the outside tire vs the inside tire when making a turn. Ideally, the angle of each wheel should "turn" a different amount to account for the different turn radii of the 2 wheels.

[@markkraft6719]

Great work Eric! You are and awesome engineer and craftsman!

[@shawnesoutherland]

You may want to think about building a sled for the table saw. It makes cutting multiple smaller pieces much easier. Just a thought

[@jrsgarage3244]

What is the advantage of using two-by-fours versus all steel is it weight saving, because instead of welding you can bolt it altogether too with steel ❓👍

[@EricLindberg]

I think steel go karts are always going to be better than wood, but I like to make out of the box projects like this for fun. When I made my first one I did it because I didn’t have a welder, but you could definitely make one out of steel and bolt it together too. I’d have to guess the wood one is going to be lighter though.

[@dh2032]

well fit will float, eg., make shift boat, your steel ones not going to do that is it? 🙂

[@loriwerle4895]

I made a go kart long ago and bolted it together. I do not recommend

[@chrissmith7655]

'Don't need many tools, '' says he with industry sized workshop.

[@SirWashed]

you dont "need" them you idiot

[@jameshodgson3758]

You may want to consider adding some caster and camber angle to the front end as well as Ackerman to the steering. You also scare me when you drill metal without clamps or at a minimum restricting the rotary motion of the work piece. I really like the wood. A lot like Morgan did in England. Great concept and execution.

[@haydenwatson7987]

At 15:00 when you smoked the drill bit, that could have been avoided. drill in an inch then pull the bit up which will clear the chips and allow the bit to run cooler.

[@carlmeyer6840]

Where are your SAFETY GLASSES ?????

[@EgoAux2]

Bit rude, but you got a serious point

[@matrox]

I would advise you to copyright these plans. Also take special orders where you build them for buyers as orders come in.

[@matrox]

@@rinkydinkfretboard8737 You mean like opening the borders?

[@javierrodriguez2863]

Would love to see you do one with a fat bicycle tire, maybe even go off- road, good work!

[@NeillWylie]

That build is super gorgeous!!! Serious skill went into this.

[@hog-wildcomputer7479]

Sweet. My dad built a cart for me in 1958. Rope steering, Briggs 3.5hp with a tensioner clutch. Strictly hand tools...

[@douglas518]

Sensacional. Parabéns pelo projeto, pela execução e por compartilhar os seus conhecimentos. Obrigado.

[@tommygallagher2542]

Thanks bro, super easy to follow and you did a great job explaining!

[@mouradbelkas598]

Thank you Eric. Great job and apprciate your sharing and explaining everything.

[@janiswebb1088]

I searched through soooo many comments to see if anyone asked the cost of the build. I mainly saw a lot of granddads cheering you on. Great to see BUT can you tell me a rough materials cost (excluding tools)?

[@kawrider750]

I'd like to see you make this with hand tools, like you said. Milling lumber down with a circular saw.....lol

[@iguanaamphibioustruck7352]

I built a wood go cart in 1943, I was 8. The body was a 1x12 shaped like an ironing board. I was given 4 10 inch wagon wheels (got run over by and truck) the steering wheel came off a spoked baby buggy. the steering shaft was a shovel handle and rope was wound around it to control the front axle (2x4) with a metal rod axle and a bolt for center pivot. We had some tin which came off the roofs of the deserted buildings in Austin NV. It was long enough for two and my buddy and I would start high on the canyon side hill and make a couple of high speed turns before hitting highway 50, through town and then stop at the mill below town. Must have been over a mile, maybe more. We made the runs until the rubber wore out and then we ran some on just the metal. Nothing was replaceable that had rubber or metal during WW2 Great fun.

[@stephendoherty1275]

Great build. You smoked that drill bit because you didn't pull it out every inch or two to clear the chips. They just built up and with no place to go, the friction built up quick. Just remove the chips as you go and it'll last for years...

[@MrTonyBrooklyn]

You got a great head on your shoulders young man! Great job I love your attention to detail. Happy Sunday GOD"S DAY!

[@piewolfe]

@45:50 Reminds me of a carpenter I was working with after I cut a board a little too short. He told me to cut it again, it's a little to short. "Lesson Learned"!

[@Boardupman]

Great project. I loved the video and the editing, thank you.

[@csil2863]

I wish I could’ve watched this video 60 years ago!

[@lthibault]

Very impressive! Obviously you have strong support from your parents and great tools. Almost looked like Meccano but with a real working Go Kart 😉Wish you all the best in your future projects.

[@hdwoodshop]

Nice to have you back Eric. Been your fan since before COVID. Looks like you have nice shop tools. Congrats. You go kart is amazing. Looks like you need to add an like suspension. Lighten the design for more speed! When joining… I do recommend you stand in front of jointer applying pressure to the board by the cutter. Better control and results that way.

[@gibsonbuilds4841]

Really good job. My dad and i built a simpler version back in the 1970s. As a life long carpenter and builder.... maybe beef up your front axle cross member to the rest of the frame. Im a little worried that the whole front end is only fastened with 4 small wood screws into end grain wood. Maybe long lag bolts...or a metal corner bracket. Great job!

[@crowtubecrozier2857]

Love the wings cap!!! Go Wings

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

VERY NICE! Really Great Job! Love the Maple Hardwood!

[@Person-jy4sc]

Keep it up, buddy you are a wonderful man

[@hilbertotrujillo9612]

Congrats on your projects. What do you do with projects you do? Its good to see young people using their talents. My son enjoys wathcing your project.

[@user-zv3lj1ef7l]

Outstanding narration - no monkey business. You have great work ethic. SUBSCRIBED because this channel is going to blow-up.

[@tahirsadiq7600]

I'm from Faisalabad, you. I watch your video and very much like and love your interest. May God protect you and shower his blessings.❤❤❤

[@garyfairbrother5532]

Cool cart, good video and good job! If I built one I’d name it “The Sliver Sprinter”.

[@neilhaas]

Thats so amazing very nice. The Channel besides the manufacturer of aircraft model kits jets. ❤❤😊🤩😍⭐🤗👍💯

[@leocosta3944]

The jointer's dust chute is blocked which is why the shavings are coming out of the top. You may want to look in to some dust collection.

[@EricLindberg]

I have a dust collector but I was being lazy and didn’t use it lol I’ll have to get in there and unclog it though because it was making it a pain to use.

[@eddydaMotorizada-Rj]

Simplesmente Sensacional o seu projeto! O mais legal que já vi aqui no KZbin.