This project has evolved over the last few years. I wanted a cart to carry all of my surf fishing gear and beach paraphernalia. I had seen other people with such carts, however, they seemed to be for solo operators whereas I always had my kids gear to tote to the beach as well. I just needed something bigger and cheaper as well.
Today's cart is also a trailer for pulling behind my beach bike, as shown in the photo, however, there is a handle for pulling by hand indicated later in this Instructable.
Link to bike project: http://www.instructables.com/id/EXTREME-FAT-TIRE-BICYCLE/
Today's cart is also a trailer for pulling behind my beach bike, as shown in the photo, however, there is a handle for pulling by hand indicated later in this Instructable.
Link to bike project: http://www.instructables.com/id/EXTREME-FAT-TIRE-BICYCLE/
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The basic frame is constructed of 1 1/2" X 1 1/2" aluminum angle. That's what I had laying around.
I figured what the overall dimensions I needed for my large cooler, tackle box and a large bucket for the basic frame rectangle.
The corners were clamped tightly, then drilled and screwed. This seems to be adequate for the connection after several years.
I added a length of angle across the frame near where the axle would go, for added stiffness.
I figured what the overall dimensions I needed for my large cooler, tackle box and a large bucket for the basic frame rectangle.
The corners were clamped tightly, then drilled and screwed. This seems to be adequate for the connection after several years.
I added a length of angle across the frame near where the axle would go, for added stiffness.
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But the square caster as a trailer hitch is legendary.
As is hairspray as rubber glue.
Thanks for the inspiration.
I'm glad you like them. I'm working on ideas for some mods to improve both, just needs some funds.
Share your pics when completed.
Please give "stars" for both projects if you wouldn't mind.
Been sitting her for a couple of hours just searching and surfing for
the ultimate fishing cart...and this with the bike is just too cool.
I hope I can decipher the instructions cuz I really really really want
to do this..
Your very crafty!!! You could make a mint off of these.
Right on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I 'm Glad that you did this one two ive serched and searched for a long time to find one like this. But didnt want to pay the high price for one made at the store yours is great! Thanks for showing us how you did it. This is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be building one almost like this here in the next week. I'll send you a post.
I was really impressed at your big wheel bike project, now you've added a cart! Gonna have to build one of these someday. Great work!