Drill Powered Go Kart
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Drill Powered Go Kart
Drill powered Go Kart for kids.
Video of build and Go Kart in action:
Part list:
- 21mm plywood
- cordless screwdriver
- wheelbarrow wheels
- skateboard wheel bearings
- screws
- tubes
- old bike parts - wheel hub, chain, chainrings
Tools used:
- Jigsaw
- Drill/ screwdriver
- Router
Steering and Frame
At first I made frame/ steering part template on cardboard and checked if front wheels moves as expected. Then cut our frame parts and steering wheel out of plywood.
Drivetrain
- In wheels made groove for bearings and pressed them in.
- Drilled 4 holes in wheel disc and screwed bike chainring.
- Heated up axle bolt and melted it in acrylic. Then cut acrylic round and screwed chainring. Drilled hole between axle and bold and put screw there, so it don't unscrew.
- Put chain on.
Screwdriver Holder
Measured screwdriver dimensions and cut holder out of plywood.
Seat
Seat also is made plywood
Painting
When everything was tested, took everything apart and painted in grey / black.
Closeups / Details
Other projects you can find on my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7-pEsvU_GNoOkYGADyB3w