Making an Axle for a Utility Dump Cart Wagon and replacing the Wheels with Flat Free Tires

[@lorihutchinson9909]

I love having my little utility cart back in service! Thank you honey!

[@JessicaSimonson1976]

This is my exact problem now someway the solid rubber tires have a longer inner center.

[@obfuscated3090]

The only reason carts use cheap pneumatic tires is they use much less material saving the maker money. I put solids on my carts and front riding mower wheels immediately and discard the pneumatic trash. First cart I modded was in 1987 and it's still in service with the same wheels despite daily abuse.

[@glendawilliams9098]

I've had mine for 9 and 1/2 years and it just blows me away that it broke I mean it actually snapped from the tire axle from the main actual of the body wow blew me away

[@theauthorityonzero]

You can also slow the drill down to get the pilot started. Thanks for this video. I got an idea and I'm going to try it

[@davfree9732]

Aye. Metal and a hot drill drill bit tends to dull the bit. You want to go slow and let the bit scrape the metal. A Drill press is best suited to hold everything still but a hand drill will work... You just need patience. It once took me an hour to drill out three hex nuts from a stainless steel drum and when I was done the bit was still usable... So, it's either spend money on hardware or spend time on the job.

[@dirtyaznstyle4156]

File a flat on the rod to drill a hole in it

[@PirateStu]

That's a great tip!

[@glendawilliams9098]

But I still have to attach the wheel to it

[@mikepreston8263]

Put the rod in a vise to drill.

[@glendawilliams9098]

My back axle broke literally broke off from the wheel on my grocery cart where would I find a replacement axle that way also go to the back wheels gate I'm sending this message is December the 3rd 2022 time 2:54 p.m.

[@PirateStu]

Measure the broken axle (or take it with you) and go to Farm & Fleet, or most any of the big box stores like Menards, Lowe's or Home Depot. Find the hardware section that sells flat and round metal stock. They should have it.

[@robertclark4929]

Spent more on a 10.00 cart than a good used one costs. Not too smart. You could have used a 2.00 locking collar and never drilled anything.

[@PirateStu]

I should have watched your video first!