Once your frame is ready to rock, then we can move forward on to the axles. Be sure to use a tape measure and cross diagonal check everything. You should now have a rectangular shape created with both the jig and the frame. Drill from the bottom up to attach your pieces. Make sure to use a hacksaw or handsaw to cut right angles and use plates if needed. With your choice of metal, cut 1 ¼” steep to create a frame that will go inside or on top of the jig. Making a frame that is not comfortable in the end will not entice you to ride.Īlso, very important, I recommend that you take your time to make the chassis as this will keep you safe and your go-kart stable. I recommend you be fully satisfied with how big or small you want your frame to ensure you will enjoy riding this new go-kart.
(If you are making a go-kart from wood, use the same size of everything we describe only with your choice of wood.) Screw down all of the poles into the plywood and step back to admire your new jig! Make the Frame Right the First Time Using a hacksaw or any tool that you think suffices, cut an outline of your frame with 1” x 2” of metal. If you have at least 80% of those materials, then you can officially get started with your at-home invention!Īfter gathering your equipment, take a large piece of plywood that you have measured to fit the size you decided and place your true to size design over the top.
To create a go-kart that you will want to ride more than once, you will need to draw it out first. Test Drive! Design the Go-Kart Specific to Your Liking.We’ll show you that in a few easy steps, you can have a new go-kart ready to race around the yard in just 24 hours if you have the motivation and determination! To build a go-kart without a welder, you will need a few items and tools to help make it happen. However, it can be done without a welder, and you will work with basic tools that you may already have in your workshop. Building a go-kart is not the most challenging motorized vehicle to make, but it does become a lot more challenging when you aren’t using a welder.