C colesy123 New Member Messages 1 Feb 8, 2013 #1 im 15 and going to build a home made go kart with roll cage .i need to no what size metal i should use and what kind of welder and size i should use.i have a we bit of experience
im 15 and going to build a home made go kart with roll cage .i need to no what size metal i should use and what kind of welder and size i should use.i have a we bit of experience
Lawnmowerboy Member Messages 2,165 Feb 8, 2013 #2 Well a mig welder is the most logical option and the most useful. I would use 40x40 box for the chassis and rollcage with plenty of bracing.
Well a mig welder is the most logical option and the most useful. I would use 40x40 box for the chassis and rollcage with plenty of bracing.
S ST162 New Member Messages 8 Location Northamptonshire Feb 12, 2013 #3 Maybe this link will be helpful: http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how-to/tips/how-to-build-a-go-kart-in-one-day You will find a PDF you can download to help you. It's a very basic Go-Kart, but it's probably best to start with something simple first. Added another link: http://www.diygokarts.com/kart-plans/kart-plans-main.html
Maybe this link will be helpful: http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how-to/tips/how-to-build-a-go-kart-in-one-day You will find a PDF you can download to help you. It's a very basic Go-Kart, but it's probably best to start with something simple first. Added another link: http://www.diygokarts.com/kart-plans/kart-plans-main.html