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Homemade Wooden Go Kart Build | NO WELDING or Expensive Power Tools

by Build Break Repeat

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Published 10 Jun 2019

Ever wonder How To Make A Cheap Go Kart from Scratch? In this video we show you guys how to build a motorized go kart for a good price with no complicated tools, only stuff that you would find in a typical garage; saws, hammers, drills, ext. What we did was began by making a wooden go kart frame for the base our of 2x6 and 2x4 wood, then held the frame with plywood. To support the wood on the homemade go cart we used screws and bolts to hold the wheels on. Then using a predator 212 engine, clutch, and chain we made it a driver! Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe for more awesome content and thanks for 100k! Be sure to check your local laws before driving any non-registered motorized vehicle. Do not attempt these activities at home. All content produced by Build Break Repeat is for entertainment purposes only ----------MUSIC --------- INTRO SONG: https://andrewapplepie.bandcamp.com/track/jimmi Music - Background and Montage Music Is From Endemic Sounds https://www.epidemicsound.com/creator-subscription 100k Montage Music - J GATTIC TOUCH https://soundcloud.com/gatticmusic https://instagram.com/gatticmusic/?hl=en ------------MERCH------------- MERCHANDISE CUSTOM DESIGNED BY YOURS TRULY https://teespring.com/stores/build-break-repeat -------------PARTS--------------- Seat - https://www.gopowersports.com/12-volt-9-amp-sealed-battery-ms7e-4-yb9l-b-sealed/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video Drive wheel, brake drum, sprocket- https://www.gopowersports.com/145x70-6-drive-wheel-assembly-complete-with-5-8-bearings-sprocket-brake-drum/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video get 60 tooth 420 chain sprocket Front wheels - https://www.gopowersports.com/145x70-6-floater-wheel-assembly-complete-with-5-8-sealed-bearings-set-of-2/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video Back wheel - https://www.gopowersports.com/145x70-6-floater-wheel-assembly-complete-with-5-8-sealed-bearings/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video Engine, clutch, chain - https://www.gopowersports.com/6-5-hp-212cc-predator-engine-with-clutch-and-5-of-chain/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video get 420 chain Throttle twist grip, grips, throttle cable - https://www.gopowersports.com/throttle-twist-grip-7-8/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video get 75” cable Brake band - https://www.gopowersports.com/4-manco-brake-band-with-clip/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video Brake band pin - https://www.gopowersports.com/brake-band-pin/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video Brake cable - https://www.gopowersports.com/60-brake-cable/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video Brake lever - https://www.gopowersports.com/left-hand-shorty-lever-assembly/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video Kill switch - https://www.gopowersports.com/pushbutton/?utm_source=YOUTUBE&utm_campaign=Build_Break_Repeat&utm_medium=Video

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Comments - 838

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@jeremyhanna38525 years ago Gentleman thank you so much my son who is 8 saw this and said he could/wants to build something similar i thank you so much this will be great for him . ...Expand 733
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@handyhippie65485 years ago The handle of the saw can be used as a square. If you look, you' ll see it will do 90 and 45 degree lines. A tip from an old carpenter. 188
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@GGaievski5 years ago Bro when i was like, 11 i always dreamed of making a wooden kart with a old chainsaw my father had. 799
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@theejasonbourne63085 years ago I' m sure that i am not the only one that thought of making a wooden go kart when i was younger and broke. 128
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@MechMaster5 years ago Where was youtube when i was a kid? O wait the internet didn' t even exist! This brings back so many memories of trial and error. That is when i found . ...Expand 59
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@matthewm.44924 years ago Thinking about starting a summer project so this video was awesome for efficient and cool ideas and mechanisms. Going into mechanical engineering this . ...Expand 80
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@nothingtoseehere40265 years ago Great to see young men who are out there doing, getting their hands dirty. Mad skillz. 37
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@Oldsoldiersays5 years ago Need to add steering limit stops so you don' t oversteer and flip. 310
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@ChristopherHayniedd9805 years ago Back when i was a kid in the 70' s kids made wooden go karts alot. The reason being not every parent could afford a new or used steel one. They worked an were fun as hell. 106
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@omegawoomy43565 years ago Me: sees wheelsyep i dont have the money for this. 501
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@roadkillwhistler92155 years ago I love how you thanked your parents first in the credits.
there is hope for america.
thank god for boys like you and parents like yours! 74
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@ellentizio40194 years ago Thanks! This is awesome! Im a mom to an 11 year old boy who has wanted to build a go kart for years! We have no fancy tools so this is a great place to start! 27
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@mcpeake785 years ago Another great build guys. Awards for creativity and functionality and having the balls to test out your creations. And pressing the boundaries of what can be done with a little imagination. Thank you. 16
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@JonLasaga5 years ago A tip to anyone doing this if you have bike parts laying around you can use the handlebars to turn by drilling through the wood the size of the wheel mounts . ...Expand 9
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@shangosankofa95605 years ago Yeah baby! We grew up with something like that! Except we used a car steering wheel from the junkyard, added a spring and rope and bam instant steering! So much fun! Thanx guys! Youre too cool! 1
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@unofficiallyofficial21494 years ago Man, i had a dream when i was like 11 as well that i could make a tiny plywood truck powered by pedal power, but i feel like there could be some things i can use from this video. Thanks so much for this. 3
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@samurboi80075 years ago Congrats on 100k, you deserved it and climbed the ladder, i wish you many more. 1
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@viewfromtheroad26565 years ago You take me back fellas. 1962 dream' n! 11
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@aduckwithayoutubechannel3 years ago For anyone wondering, this would cost around $500 to make. Not a bad price for a go kart, considering that this is a pretty good design. 8
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@tro81914 years ago Great build fellas and excellent how to video! 1
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@fortnitetrash32045 years ago Thank you so much guys! Im excited to start this with my dad. 1
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@frostyt36845 years ago He should slap a body on that and it would look like some kind of atv or buggy. 32
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@bradt92445 years ago I like the concept but it feels like an easy way to break a leg lol. 265
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@danielvanderwoude73895 years ago Good job guys! I' m gonna use your plans with my son. Thanks for sharing.
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@raygibson36274 years ago It' s really nice seeing kids building things and not staring at their phones. Great video! 1
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@andrewmead14345 years ago Yall should make a wooden mini bike next. 15
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@GeorgiaRidgerunner5 years ago 44 seconds in and im going wow this is the most unique way to celebrate 100k subs and show you guys havent forgotten where you came from. Good job guys. 1
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@chickenfries10904 years ago Yalls intro music i kinda catchy itll get stuck in your head pretty easy. 1
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@OfficialMilkers2 years ago So i been thinking lately on making something out of wood for my gf to go out for long outdoor walks, shes in a wheelchair) and honestly this would work . ...Expand 1
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@DuboisDel9 months ago I wish you well kids and you' ve just got yourself a new subscriber.
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@Americadoe2 years ago When i was ten, my mom helped build a wooden go-kart. Taught me perseverance. Became an ase master at 18 years old and a bmw master at 20. No longer in automotive but a lot translates into other trades. 1
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@gjovim19873 years ago Wow you guys are the best. I' d love to be able to build one go cart just like yours. I' m a carpenter so the wood bit should be easy. I' m worried about connecting the mechanic parts. 3
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@rgbigdog5 years ago If you make a metal engine plate with elongated holes, bolt the engine mount plate to the wood and drill out the wood below the elongated holes that should . ...Expand 4
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@101smeghead5 years ago Awsome stuff bbr. Been here since 50. 0 hope to be here for 200. 0.
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@sironaflowcontrolsystem48654 years ago Great work, guys! Very much appreciated. I actually made one with my son with a busted pressure washer. We had great fun. But on first try, i flipped id="hidden16" the go kart! Just some road burns. Good thing i did not let my kid go first. Too much steering, too much power, and a bad driver. So, if you are doing this with kids, i highly recommend spending the extra $120 for a proper steering system. We will be upgrading next week. ...Expand 2
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@bryduhbikeguy5 years ago I' m #862, and 45 mins after posted. Way to go guys! 2
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@lindakleckner2156 months ago Whoa, i saw that rear wheel lift up. Almost a wheely on the side wheels. Goes nice! I imagine steering with your feet takes gettin' used to. Great job!
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@coolstuffinc54123 years ago I like the flintstones power steering setup you got on there.
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@bryduhbikeguy5 years ago Great joban awesome first project planon 101k! You' ve earned all of us. 8
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@obs.vanness16045 years ago I used a level on my karts. I put the level long ways from the left side of my clutch to the left side of the sprocket then just like up the dot on the . ...Expand 2
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@jaredj6314 years ago I made a downhill kart at 10 yo like that! Now im planning on building a slow yard kart with/for my son.
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@kadenw.yt.36965 years ago Love the video just might have to build my own cart. I have a mini bike but i might up it to 212cc. 2
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@olivercrosby38885 years ago Almost done building this rn. Coming together well.
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@facuabregu13105 years ago Salusos dede argentin son unos grosos. 9
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@BobKlumpp7 months ago My brother and i were doing this (wood go karts) 50 years ago! Good times, good times.
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@4wheelsgarage3825 years ago I did a similar project when i made my push mower into a go kart but for the steering i put the board on the top so the frame is hanging from it and it . ...Expand 1
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@alphanox-78734 years ago Add some pvc pipes covering the wheels in the back and you have a drift go kart( same technique used for drift trikes) awesome work!
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@MADKIWI5 years ago I haven' t gone through all comments but. All hand saws have a 90 & 46 set square built into handle. I will let you figure it out lol. I love i . ...Expand 1
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@serious_gameryt3 years ago Love the idea, may have to do that with my extra 206 engine.
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@poco19905 years ago For next time, that saw has a square built in to it! 8
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@FireAndGasoline5 years ago First off, congrats on 100k! The feet steering is weird but i guess it works, or as long as you dont run into something. And most importantly if you do . ...Expand
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@Alex-eo4sn5 years ago Wow! Great build! Cant wait to give this a shot. Youve earned a new subscriber. Keep up the great work! Also, is it possible to attach the handle bar id="hidden22"/throttle /brake to the tire bar(idk what its called but that thing that you put your feet on to steer) like that you would be able to steer with your hands?. ...Expand 3
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@sharkgrove92725 years ago This is a really smart idea i will probably try it out. 1
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@kingmarz36355 years ago Thank you very much! I can build one for my kids and its affordable.
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@doniusgombongod12075 months ago Brilliant amazing video i really like your video, have a nice day.
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@abrahamhill6004 years ago I' m planning on making one. I' ll give an update if i do. Thanks for the video! 1
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@anthonygagliano21595 years ago Great video, especially with summer here and the kids off from school. Hopefully theyll put down the ipads and pick up some tools.
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@jac_attack04_595 years ago Now it needs a fully built 212 with a torque converter! 15
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@eljanralphaclinen1725 years ago Pillow on the seat rollcages on the back and paint is what you
need to add to that cart. 3
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@PurpleNinja-vn4hv4 years ago Id definitely reinforce the front end with some kind of arch. Knowing how i like to thrash what i build, i could see that splitting like a toothpick if you come down on it wrong! 1
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@apristen4 years ago I like this amazing easy to do legs steering!
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@austinverdin33385 years ago I like how the rotary gocart is in the background.
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@snoopu26015 years ago Thank you so much on showing me where to get everything i' m in a wheelchair and i' m going to make one my wheelchair can roll on it. I' ll of . ...Expand 9
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@YerBoyTyTy5 years ago Bro i' ve been here since the 60' s go kart video. I got a notification for your vid. Remembering it' s been like a year since i' ve watch a vid of yours. You have improved so much! Keep it up!
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@PlayMee1615 years ago Bro you should be doing top speed on that cool thing. 20
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@jamescorfield5343 years ago You guys turned out great id like my sons to roll down that constructive path cood vid dudes.
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@steveday28684 years ago This reminds me of the non motorized carts we built when i was 6 or 7 range. Funny i knew how to do it then but not now so much.
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@ganeshnarayan55055 years ago Heys guys great video thanks for all the info. But i wanted to know how much did all the parts cost includeing the engine. Again thank you. 1
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@BusterV86 months ago What about the clutch cable or pedal? Where is it? Was there any difference in the drive feeling with only having one drive wheel? Or did or feel the same has having two drive wheels?
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@haydenligon99764 years ago That go kart is so dope i want a go kart so bad.
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@malcolmdavis5065 years ago G' day guy' s congrats on 100, 0 sub' s many more to come i hope, well done. Mal.
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@etc30542 years ago What size sprocket did you use and what length chain should i use with that clutch and motor.
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@memeygaming97205 years ago Im definitely making this. Im gonna change it up a little though. For instance ill put a old seat from a car on it if i can so ill have a seat belt. 1
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@bobbob-oy4krlast year Hey ik this is old so some of the links dont work but i really wanna build this so where can i buy the front wheel and engine clutch and chain.
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@raycycleit83114 years ago Fun. The name of the game. Get out there and build stuff!
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@chriscioffi3833 years ago If i' m using 40 chain what size clutch do i use? I only see #35 or #41 as options on go power sports?
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@petelotz84804 years ago I' ve only driven a go-kart a couple of times, but just wondering if this drives weird cause the back wheels aren' t turning together seeing as they aren' t connected.
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@michellemazurk80542 years ago Great project for an 8 year old to enjoy with his dad & grandpa.
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@mcgavin0984 years ago I built a belt driven one with a 5hp briggs and stratton engine. It was a 3 wheeler you would steer with your feet. Brakes were just a lever that put friction on the tire.
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@RA-un5un4 years ago Hi, i want to make one of these for myself but i' m having trouble understanding what i need for hardware. Could you explain it in a simpler term. 1
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@lukegeary83665 years ago I saw this in the back ground of other videos. I been subbed since 17k.
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@markosterman4192 years ago I love the fact that you guys are using your hands and developing problem solving skills. This sort of thing will set you apart from your peers in so many . ...Expand
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@Earl_Harbinger5 years ago This is awesome, but can you make the next project a wooden go kart but with welding? That would be really awesome.