A homemade cart is needed to save money cash, because the prices in stores for this equipment are quite high. Another advantage of such carts is that the owner assembles a product that is ideal for his purposes and needs. Knowing various ways manufacturing, you can with my own hands make a functional cart.
Types of homemade carts
Carts for transporting goods are made of wood or metal. Other types of materials do not have the necessary strength. Carts differ in the number of wheels and size. You can assemble the following types of carts with your own hands:
- single-wheeled wooden;
The easiest way to make a one-wheeled wooden cart with your own hands is
- two-wheeled;
You can make a fairly functional two-wheeled cart yourself
- platform four-wheel cart;
The four-wheel metal cart is spacious and durable
DIY making
Two-wheeled
Making a two-wheeled wooden cart with your own hands is quite simple. You don't need metal cutting equipment or a welding machine for this. Wood processing is carried out with standard tools. But the strength, capacity and durability of such carts are significantly inferior metal products with a lot of wheels. The step-by-step creation algorithm is as follows:
- To make the frame, you need to use thick boards (at least 70 x 70 mm). Screws are driven into the corners of the frame, frame structure reinforced with additional floors.
- Screw two bearing rails to the bottom of the frame. Then secure the wheels.
- It is advisable to make the handle from metal. This will make the cart more resistant to stress. To do this, you can use a handlebar from an old bicycle or a long metal stick.
- Then the board sides should be installed on the frame. The capacity of the cart depends on their size. The strength of the structure is ensured by a reliable frame and firmly installed wheels.
If you have a ready-made axle from an old moped or go-kart, you won’t have to use boards with bearings.
A two-wheeled cart with bicycle wheels will be quite stable
Four-wheeled
The four-wheel cart has the following advantages: capacity, durability and longevity. Such strollers are made of metal, since other materials will not withstand heavy loads. DIY four-wheel metal strollers can carry loads weighing up to 100 kg. For manufacturing you will need a mechanic's tool kit. A step-by-step algorithm for creating a four-wheeled cart with your own hands is as follows:
- First you need to make a container for the load. If liquid is transported, then it is necessary to check the tightness of the structure.
- To install the frame you will have to use a welding machine. A handle should be welded to the frame. Pipe scraps are suitable for making the frame.
- It is necessary to make all measurements of the loading platform in advance. In the case of the manufacture of a four-wheeled platform trolley, the size of the frame depends on the dimensions of the cargo container.
- Then the wheels need to be welded to the bottom of the frame.
- Next, you should take care of the load-carrying capacity of the structure. Pneumatic wheels can increase the trolley's load capacity up to 80 kg.
Metal pipes provide high load capacity
Video: “Assembling a four-wheeled platform cart”
Folding
A self-made folding cart can withstand loads of up to 50 kg. Its main advantage is its compactness. Step-by-step instruction for making a folding cart looks like this:
- For manufacturing, choose pipes with a thickness of 2 mm or more.
- It is necessary to make drawings of the frame in full size in order to use them as a template when bending pipes.
- The hinge bushings are welded to the platform frame.
- The bushings are then welded to the main frame.
- All seams must be cleaned and polished.
Fig.1 Design of a folding cart: 1 - handle in retracted position, 2 - handle bushing, 3 - frame, 4 - crossbars, 5 - wheel, 7 - space for cargo, 8 - space crossbars, 9 - lock, 10 - axle, 11 - cargo area bushing, 12 - frame bushing
Other types available for self-assembly
You can assemble a one-wheeled cart yourself. The easiest way to make it is from wood. First you need to make a mounting frame. Then it is attached to the bottom of the frame wooden wheel. A loading platform is made from 120 cm long bars. Using a self-tapping screw, the frame with the wheel is attached to the cargo container.
You need to start making a one-wheeled wooden wheelbarrow from the bottom
A one-wheeled cart made of sheet metal is suitable for transporting heavy loads. When making it, a standard set of tools is not enough. You will need a welding machine and metal cutting equipment. First you need to assemble the cargo platform. The metal thickness should be 2 mm. Then the handles and chassis are welded to the body. You can use wheels from a bicycle, moped or motorcycle. An iron barrel is suitable for making a body.
An old barrel can be useful for making a cart
Anyone can make a cart with their own hands. To do this, you need to study the manufacturing instructions and follow safety rules. This will make it possible to obtain useful and economical equipment for transporting goods.
One of the most useful things in the garden is a walk-behind tractor. In addition, it will come in handy in the garden. With its help, you can easily cultivate plots of land, as well as transport some cargo: straw, vegetables, fruits, equipment, and the like. However, without a trailer you won’t be able to do all of the above. In this case, it is appropriate to tell you how to make a cart for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands. This is the most the best option save money. Also, the topic "" will be useful for studying, with useful photos and video materials.
Drawings of homemade carts for a walk-behind tractor
It is noteworthy that the made cart will be able to carry cargo weighing up to five hundred kilograms, as well as a driver. That's about seven full bags of potatoes.
We present to your attention a drawing of the trolley:
1. Mounts for hanging devices walk-behind tractor (brackets).
2. Cantilever beam
3. Carrier
4. Footrest (from board 20)
5. Driver's seat
6. Main frame
7. Body part
8. Support beam made of timber
9. M8 bolt
10. Thrust ring made of pipe
11. Stroller wheel.
The carrier is designed to hold just a few parts of the cart. They are fastened together by welding. Obviously, the most loaded part is the drawbar interface, as well as the turning part. Therefore, it is necessary to install stiffeners in this part of the structure.
Frame
The frame can be assembled from steel angles and round and rectangular pipes. At first glance, the design is very complex and has a large margin of safety. But it is worth noting that the transport will be used in difficult conditions. Therefore, all questions regarding strength disappear.
Drawing and dimensions of the trolley frame for a walk-behind tractor
1. Slope from metal corner.
2. Frame for driver's seat
3. Riser made of pipe
4. Driver's seat pillars made from angle iron.
5,14. Pipe front struts
6,15. Longitudinal spars from the corner
7,8. Supports for wheel axles.
9,16. Rear struts made of pipes
10. Crossbar for reinforcement, made from angle
11. Longitudinal joint housing
12. Wheel axle
13,17. Transverse spars
18. Headscarves.
However, if the loads are not so large-scale, then simpler design solutions can be chosen (see).
Trolley carrier
The wheel axle is made of round steel billet with a diameter of 30 millimeters. If the axle length is one meter, then the wheels will be located under the body. The wheel axle with corner supports, as well as a gusset, is connected by welding together with the side members, as well as the longitudinal hinge housing.
Body - dimensions and main parts
The cart body is made of boards 20 millimeters thick. At the corners of the boards you need to fasten steel corners. Using three beams, the body is attached to the trolley frame itself. The beams consist of 50/50 timber.
Wheels
Wheels for the trolley can be used from a motorized stroller. The hub comes assembled. The ends of the axle must be sharpened so that they match the diameter of the bearings.
Spepka with walk-behind tractor
Using a cantilever beam, the trolley is connected to the walk-behind tractor. The upper part of the console is similar to the outline of the holder. It is mounted in a bracket attachments walk-behind tractor.
When the trolley is used in difficult conditions, it is necessary that its connection to the walk-behind tractor be articulated.
The drawbar must be inserted into the tubular joint body. The drawbar is fixed with a stop ring. With this design, you can achieve independence of the wheels of the trolley from the wheels of the walk-behind tractor. When moving with a loaded trolley, this allows you to better control the walk-behind tractor.
Rotary unit - diagram
1. Console;
2. Anthers;
3.6 Bearings (36206);
4. Body;
5. Spacer sleeve;
7. Remote bushing;
9. Nut M20*2.5;
10. Oil can;
The driver will sit on a cushion that has medium hardness, because it is made of wood. The driver's seat is in front of the body. Control is carried out from the trolley. The operator's hands hold the handle of the walk-behind tractor.
Trolley design
A trolley of any design has the following parts:
Driver's seat;
Trolley with body;
What material is suitable for making a trolley frame?
It is best to prepare a frame for the cart from corners and channels. They can be bought at almost any construction hypermarket or base. It is important to cook the frame very carefully. The design must withstand movement with loads on difficult road sections.
Blank for wheel axle
For the wheel axle, you can use steel circles that have a diameter of 30 millimeters. The axis is connected to the longitudinal hinge by means of welding. It is important to choose an axle so that the wheels are located under the body.
How to make a body for a trolley
You can independently make a body for a trolley from boards that are 20 millimeters thick. Steel corners are attached to the corners of the boards. With their help, the body is attached to the frame with bolts. The best option is folding sides. This way it will be possible to easily remove loads and also place them on the cart.
Wheels - what will suit them?
In principle, wheels can be taken from any agricultural machinery. In addition, some craftsmen use wheels from motorcycles and strollers. But the axle will have to be machined to fit the diameter of the bearings.
Trailer hitch
The hitch can be made from any piece of metal. It is necessary to drill a hole in it that will be used for the hitch. The swivel unit must be used with a bearing. It is important to strengthen it as firmly as possible by welding.
Cart bottom
The bottom of the cart can even be made from edged boards. However, it is best to use two-millimeter steel. The result is a trailer for a walk-behind tractor that can serve for several years without service. All materials for manufacturing can be easily found in any hardware store. There is probably a tool in every home. Unless electric welding can be rented.
When making a trailer for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands, it is important to take into account that every detail must be made as accurately as possible. The quality and durability of the product depends on this. In just a few days you can get the job done.
Video examples of making homemade carts
Detailed video instructions for making a homemade cart, indicating what and how to do.
Another example of high-quality homemade work.
Another advantage of a homemade cart is that it is made strictly according to the needs and meets the required needs. Having studied different technologies creation, it won’t be much of a problem to make...
A trolley is a necessary attribute of any household. Made with your own hands, it costs less than a purchased analogue.
Another advantage of a homemade cart is that it is made strictly according to the needs and meets the required needs.
Having studied different creation technologies, it won’t be much of a problem to make a multifunctional cart yourself.
Metal and wood are the main materials used in the manufacture of carts, as they have the necessary strength characteristics.
Carts differ from each other in the number of wheels and dimensions. You can make it yourself:
- one-wheeled cart;
- two-wheeled cart;
- a trolley in the form of a platform on four wheels;
- folding cart.
Making your own wooden cart with two wheels is not at all difficult. For woodworking you will need standard tools. But the strength, capacity and operational characteristics of a wooden cart are in many ways worse than those of a metal analogue equipped with a large number wheels
Manufacturing instructions:
- To create a frame, we take a board measuring 7x7 cm. We connect all parts of the frame with screws and strengthen it with additional parts;
- We screw a couple of rails for bearings to the bottom of the structure;
- We make the trolley handle metal. This will increase resistance to stress. An old bicycle handlebar or a thick steel rod will serve as a handle;
- We install board sides. Their size affects the capacity. The product is made reliable by its robust frame and firmly attached wheels.
If you have a moped axle lying around, you can use it instead of boards with bearings.
Four wheels increase the capacity, strength and service life of the cart.
Four-wheeled products are made exclusively from metal. They can withstand weight up to 100 kg. To assemble them you will need a mechanic's tool kit.
The production of four-wheeled carts includes the following steps:
- We carry out all the necessary calculations of the loading platform;
- We make a container in which the cargo will be transported. The size of the frame will depend on its parameters.;
- Install frame structure by welding. You can use leftover pipes for the frame. We weld the handle to the frame;
- We weld to the bottom of the wheel structure;
- We “shoe” the wheels with pneumatic tires. This will increase the weight of the cargo the trolley is designed to transport to 80 kg.
Such a wheelbarrow can withstand at least 50 kg of cargo. Its main advantage is its compact size.
To make a folding cart, you must follow the following procedure:
- Prepare pipe scraps with a thickness of at least 2 mm;
- Draw a frame structure template on a scale of 1:1;
- Weld the hinge bushings to the platform frame, and then to the main structure;
- Clean and polish all seams.
The best option– use wood to make a one-wheeled cart.
Then we fasten the frame structure to the cargo area with screws. The cart is ready!
If you plan to transport heavy objects, then a metal one-wheeled cart is suitable for you. In addition to standard tools, you will need machines for welding and cutting metals.
First of all, we make a cargo container. It is advisable to use steel sheets with a thickness of at least 2 mm. Next, we weld the handles and the running structure to the platform.
Bicycle, moped or motorcycle wheels are perfect. The cargo area can be made from a metal barrel.
Anyone can make a cart with their own hands. You just need to familiarize yourself with the rules of creation and safety precautions. They and drawings of various carts can be found on the World Wide Web. Good luck in your endeavors!
How to make a garden wheelbarrow with your own hands
Wheelbarrows or carts used by gardeners and gardeners have a lightweight design and are not designed to transport loads that are too large or heavy. A do-it-yourself garden wheelbarrow can be made quite simply even from unnecessary or improvised materials, which allows you to get a reliable and budgetary means for transportation.
Garden wheelbarrows: types of their advantages and disadvantages
By design, all garden wheelbarrows are a beveled metal body, equipped with a wheel or wheels, a handle and legs, which provide stability during loading and unloading.
Single wheel design
Single-wheeled equipment is intended for transporting fairly light loads, including crops, weeds and garden fertilizers.
The wheelbarrow is only suitable for use on garden paths, asphalt
Advantages and disadvantages: the model is quite affordable, easily negotiates corners and turns, but has optimal maneuverability only on flat and hard surfaces, and moving on the ground causes noticeable difficulties.
Two-wheel design
More load-bearing models, which are distinguished by better maneuverability and are currently the most popular among owners of summer cottages.
The wheelbarrow is not as maneuverable as a one-wheeled one, but it is more stable and reliable
Advantages and disadvantages: the model does not get stuck on rough terrain, has good maneuverability and does not require much effort, and is also quite stable during loading/unloading.
Three-wheel design
The garden three-wheeled wheelbarrow is very roomy and has a significant load capacity, but the production of such models has been established a small amount manufacturers.
The design combines the advantages of one- and two-wheeled wheelbarrows, but its price is much higher
Advantages and disadvantages: the model is easy to use, extremely stable, does not require much force when moving, has good maneuverability, but the cost is higher than that of one- and two-wheeled analogues.
Trolley - four-wheeled wheelbarrow
Four-wheeled models are the so-called heavy artillery in the range of modern garden wheelbarrows. A special feature is the presence of a pair of axles, due to which the trough has maximum load-carrying capacity.
The only drawback of this product is its high cost compared to other models.
Advantages and disadvantages: the model has excellent stability, and the addition of a special tipping mechanism makes unloading much easier, but the price for such products is often very high.
Preparing to make a wheelbarrow
Of course, all of the above designs can easily be made by hand, but to obtain a durable, reliable and easy-to-use garden wheelbarrow, you need to carefully consider the choice of materials.
Which wheels to choose
The equipment of a garden wheelbarrow involves the use of plastic, cast, rubber, and pneumatic wheels with treads. The first type makes the structure light, but not too heavy-duty.
It is impossible to make a reliable car without good wheels.
One option is to purchase new wheels. The sale of such elements for wheelbarrows is now carried out by garden centers, construction markets and outlets. The best option is represented by solid polyurethane wheels and high-quality four-ply rubber tires.
This product is suitable for transporting light loads
The option of using wheels from bicycles and other equipment is quite acceptable. It must be remembered that cast wheels are more durable and are not able to deform even under a heavy load, and the rubber chamber filled with air has good shock absorption and a soft ride.
Body material
Factory-made structures most often have a body made of aluminum or steel. At the same time, the aluminum bowl is more durable, and the steel trough must have a zinc coating. When making a garden wheelbarrow with your own hands, a variety of materials can be used:
- sheet metal must be galvanized or powder coated, which prevents the development of rust;
- wood is a more affordable material in terms of price, but such a body will need to be aseptically treated and painted;
- The plastic body is lightweight and not subject to corrosive changes, but is not resistant to mechanical damage.
The most budget option will be the use of old structures in the form of half a barrel or a metal bed headboard. Some craftsmen make a wicker car body from willow twigs.
The body shape can be trapezoidal, with a beveled front part (this allows you to quickly and easily unload bulk contents), as well as traditional square (the cargo is placed in it more accurately).
What to make handles from
Most often, handles are made of metal with special lightweight anti-slip rubber pads. Any wooden structure can easily be equipped with a simple wooden handle, made by hand. Corrugated rubber or plastic attachments with special grooves for fingers are very convenient to use.
Corrugation on such a product must be mandatory
It must be remembered that the space between the mounted handles must be optimal for the most comfortable maneuvering and reducing the load on the hands or the musculoskeletal system. The spacing of the handles of the wheelbarrow should allow the body of a person to fit with a remaining total free distance of about a quarter of a meter.
Depending on the purpose, one transverse handle or a pair of longitudinal handles are fixed to garden wheelbarrows. Longer handles make carrying the load very comfortable and easy, but at the grip site it is necessary to provide a standard bend to prevent twisting of the wrists during operation. It should be noted that models with two handles need to be pushed, while wheelbarrows equipped with one handle can be pulled along as well as pushed.
What tools will you need?
The set of tools that you will need to use when constructing a garden wheelbarrow with your own hands directly depends on the materials of manufacture:
- hammer;
- tape measure, ruler and marker;
- hacksaw for working with metal or wood;
- screwdriver;
- welding machine;
- Bulgarian;
- set of wrenches.
If necessary, perform coloring or processing special compounds, it is important to prepare brushes of different sizes in advance.
Making a wheelbarrow with your own hands: step-by-step instructions
Advantages self-made garden wheelbarrow is that the size and design of such a means of transporting goods can be individual, depending on the main purpose and needs.
Manufacturing a single-wheel steel structure
Sketch of a future car - an important part work
A one-wheeled wheelbarrow is the easiest to manufacture and most affordable option.
Stages of making a steel model:
- Development of a preliminary sketch indicating the dimensions and configuration, location of handles, stops, wheelset and axle.
- Uncover steel sheet and cutting with a grinder.
- Making a bowl using a welding machine.
- Manufacturing and welding support post from a metal corner or pipe 2.5×2.5 cm.
- Wheel installation.
Handles and supports should be made of sufficiently thin metal pipes ok, which facilitate the design.
Made of wood
No less popular is the option of a wooden one-wheeled wheelbarrow.
The frame consists of two guides and a pair of cross bars
This design option is suitable for those who know how to work with wood.
The most simple model performed in accordance with the following technology:
The finished structure should be treated with special compounds that will protect the wood from negative external influence and will extend the life of the garden cart.
Making a two-wheeled cart
The two-wheeled design is stable, does not roll, and also minimizes the load on a person’s arms and back.
Plastic is an excellent option for making a case, because it is more durable than wood and cheaper than metal.
DIY technology for making a garden wheelbarrow from an old barrel:
- Cut plastic or plastic in half metal barrel.
- Weld a rectangular frame from metal profiles 2.5x2.5 cm.
- Cut out the footrest to mount the body.
- Install and secure the wheels with nuts.
- Weld a metal profile handle with a holder onto the back of the frame.
On final stage the handle is made of several shock-absorbing bushings, which are arranged in one row.
Video: do-it-yourself two-wheeled design, master class
Making a three-wheeled car
Homemade three-wheeled carts are convenient and practical. The third wheel in such designs makes it easier to control the equipment and increases its load capacity. Unlike their wooden counterparts, metal carts are assembled from top to bottom.
The trolley is suitable for transporting heavy loads
Stages of making a three-wheeled cart with your own hands:
- Selecting or welding a steel trough.
- Checking the tightness of the container.
- Welding the frame in accordance with the dimensions of the trough.
- Fixation of the rear wheel pair and front guide wheel.
- Welding one U-shaped handle or a pair of separate handles.
It is quite possible to use a children's bicycle as a wheel base.
Making a four-wheeled car
Four-wheeled structures are usually made of metal. This allows the wheelbarrow to withstand a load of up to 90–100 kg. Assembling such a model with your own hands involves using a mechanic’s tool kit.
Steps for making a four-wheeled garden cart with your own hands:
The reliability of such a car comes at the expense of maneuverability.
- Carry out the necessary calculations and make a sketch.
- Select a container, which can be an ordinary steel trough.
- Weld a frame structure from rectangular metal pipes.
- Weld a U-shaped handle to the frame.
- Install the wheels at the bottom of the structure.
Garden wooden cart as a decorative element
Wooden garden wheelbarrows have recently almost completely lost their utilitarian, main purpose and moved into the category of elements for landscape decoration. A container decorative garden can be set up in a body of this design or installed flower pots with beautiful flowering plants.
This product will decorate the garden plot
The structures can be equipped with one, two or even four wheels. The latter option is more stable and spacious, which is why it is most often used in landscaping. local area. For manufacturing, it is recommended to use hard wood species - maple, oak, birch and elm.
The most exotic look The material that can be used to make a garden wheelbarrow with your own hands is durable and environmentally friendly willow twigs.
A beautiful option for garden decoration
This unusual and very beautiful “basket on wheels” can be used to place pots of flowers or green vitamin crops.
Video: do-it-yourself flower garden wheelbarrow
What determines the cost of products
Average price of garden wheelbarrows and carts different models varies significantly depending on a range of factors, including:
- load capacity;
- body volume;
- number and type of wheels;
- material used in production.
It is necessary to take into account the fact that the cost of garden wheelbarrows varies not only depending on technical characteristics and configuration, but also on the reputation of the company producing the brand. Therefore, if you have the materials and tools necessary for manufacturing the structure, it is advisable to do such work yourself.
When choosing the design of a garden wheelbarrow, it is important to take into account the main characteristics of such a device and its purpose. For frequent transportation of large and heavy loads, preference should be given to the manufacture of stable and more maneuverable models, and for the infrequent movement of the lightest materials, a simple, lightweight version of a wheelbarrow can cope quite well.
How to make a wheelbarrow with your own hands - photo of a garden cart
Try to do without a wheelbarrow at the dacha or in country house, will not work.
It is necessary for moving goods, harvested, fertilizers.
A one, two, or four-wheeled assistant in a store is inexpensive, however, if you assemble it yourself, it will be no less useful.
What are there
A wheelbarrow is distinguished from a cart by the number of wheels. A design with one wheel is called a wheelbarrow; if there are more than one wheels, we are dealing with a cart.
One-wheeled “equipment” is indispensable for the garden. Maneuverability vehicle good for narrow stitches.
The minimum width of the wheel will help you carefully transport the load without damaging the plants. The cart is not suitable for such tasks. But it is necessary for construction site, barnyard, cleaning up garbage accumulated after winter and much more.
It is reasonable to have both types on the farm; the wheelbarrow is not stable, one wheel requires tension when moving. It is more convenient to carry loads on two or four-wheeled structures.
Advice: a wheelbarrow is made for certain purposes, those jobs that require the presence of such wheeled vehicles. For example, for applying fertilizers.
Another reason to get both a wheelbarrow and a cart is to use it for different purposes. If manure is first removed from the livestock farm, then it cannot be used to transport crops from the garden or vegetable garden. Therefore, making yourself an assistant is the right decision.
Where to begin
From a drawing, a diagram suggested by imagination. Everything made with your own hands lasts longer, brings more benefits, and also beautifies the world around you.
Drawings and diagrams are offered in abundance by folk craftsmen, you can watch videos, scroll through photos, but you still have to make a sketch yourself. Do not buy parts in the store when there is an abundance:
- metal scraps;
- wheels from an old cart, bicycle, motorcycle, moped, scooter, baby stroller, furniture wheels preserved from Soviet times;
- pipe cuttings;
- parts from a broken exercise machine;
- corner;
- parking brake stop from a bicycle or motorcycle;
- fastening and connecting parts.
Note: As soon as it becomes clear what set of elements will be used, make a drawing.
With all this, you can assemble more than one mobile structure.
Transportation for one bucket
We collect garden wheelbarrow for a metal dacha with a base:
- we measure metal sheets;
- We weld them together into a container of the required geometry;
- We make a frame from pipes with the required axle load to suit the dimensions;
- we connect the base to the container using fasteners or welding;
- fasten the wheel;
- we make parking stops;
- We put rubber hoses on the handles for convenience.
The hand wheelbarrow is ready. You can conduct a crash test and send the product to the garden.
Trolley from a construction barrel
You can adapt any barrel to a baud container - plastic, metal, wood. With the last one, you'll have to tinker. A barrel makes two wheelbarrows or carts!
A construction or garden wheelbarrow is assembled in this order:
- cut the barrel condemned to be thrown away in half;
- we make a frame similar to “A”;
- we attach the side posts to the frame, securing the half of the barrel;
- where the top of the letter is, we attach the wheel.
Important to know: don't throw away old things, reusing them can be both fun and useful!
We decorate the handles, for which insulating tape, cellophane, and homemade design ready. Now let's start assembling the second assistant.
Trolley from an old bed
If you have wheels lying around from a motorcycle, an old Cossack, a moped, and in the attic there is a bed with armored mesh, we can assume that a two-wheeled or four-wheeled self-propelled cart for the farm already exists:
- cut out the mesh;
- We mount wheelsets for welding or fastening;
- from the big metal sheet make the bottom and side walls, both wood and pipes are suitable for this;
- We adapt the handle, U-shaped, it’s more convenient.
The cart is powerful. Depending on what kind of bottom it has - metal or another, you can transport a small cart of hay. It will be useful for transporting firewood and building materials, and will be especially relevant if construction is planned.
Landscape decoration
An old wheelbarrow or trolley that has served its purpose can become an exclusive decoration of the site.
Landscape designers often use these options to create interesting flower arrangements. Everything is useful for landscaping at home.
Soil is placed in an old wheelbarrow, petunias or other flowers are planted, and the result is a beautiful decorative detail that attracts attention. To enhance the effect, add the same old vase, pot, broken cups, children's toys, everything that is necessary for the idea.
About the benefits of home creativity
Fantasy can turn a trough into a car. Make a beautiful wooden cart from scattered pieces left over from construction.
The wooden structure is useful for landscape designs. You can assemble anything from scrap parts.
The benefits of such creativity have different aspects:
- financial - money is not spent, but the item is purchased;
- aesthetic - beautifully made things transform the interior;
- educational - good example to the younger generation;
- creative - the embodiment of fantasies makes life not boring.
How to make a wheelbarrow with your own hands, see the instructions in the following video:
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A homemade cart is an indispensable assistant for the garden
Working in the garden will be much easier if you use a garden cart. It's hard to do without this detail. It copes well with transporting large volumes of soil, fertilizers, mown grass, sawdust and other components of the life and work of a summer resident. In addition, a homemade garden cart (wheelbarrow) for a summer residence is very maneuverable. Having only one wheel, it copes well with passing narrow country paths, and the control, carried out using two high-raised handles, is quite convenient.
You can purchase this assistant at any hardware store, but such equipment is expensive. If the owner of the site has at least a little experience in household work, he can easily understand how to make a cart with his own hands.
Types of structures for transportation
Wheelbarrows for gardening can be different. The main difference is the number of wheels. If there is only one, then this is a classic version of a car. A structure with two wheels is called a cart.
Each type of “technology” has its own purpose. If we're talking about about a garden or vegetable garden, then a do-it-yourself wheelbarrow for a summer residence is an irreplaceable option. The maneuverability with which she navigates narrow stitches is sometimes surprising. By carefully delivering the load without damaging the plants around you, a garden wheelbarrow helps accomplish everything gardening work quickly and without unnecessary fatigue.
This is what a garden wheelbarrow looks like in the photo:
For the tasks facing the owner of a plot in the garden, a homemade cart is no longer suitable. But it will be indispensable at a construction site, when cleaning up garbage and barnyards. You can use this type of transport to remove snow. Due to the fact that the weight of the transported materials is often very large, an unstable wheelbarrow cannot cope with the assigned tasks. Transporting goods on a cart with two wheels will be easier.
How to make your own wheelbarrow
If purchasing a garden wheelbarrow is difficult, you can easily build one yourself from scrap materials. Good for making:
- metal scraps;
- old wheels (from carts, mopeds, scooters, strollers and bicycles), if necessary, can be used homemade wheels for trolley;
- pipe cuttings;
- furniture wheels;
- metal corner;
- fasteners.
Any construction begins with the preparation of the project. A garden wheelbarrow should consist of two parts: a frame and a body. You will also need one wheel. The preferred diameter is from 25 to 40 cm. If you cannot find a wide wheel, you can use two narrow ones, placing them side by side.
Body drawing option:
The wheelbarrow frame can be made different ways. Different materials are used as materials: square pipe, the cross-section of which is 2.5 * 2.5 cm, water pipe. The choice of material determines whether you will need to use a welding machine. In the first case, you can’t do without it, and if you decide to use a water pipe to make a wheelbarrow or cart, then you can simply give it the required form, bending where necessary.
An ordinary gas burner will help well in shaping the pipe.
Having welded the frame or connected it with bolts, you can begin to manufacture the body. It can be made from different materials: boards, sheets of galvanized material, old barrel, trimmed in accordance with the tasks that will be assigned to it. Some craftsmen manage to adapt even part of the old bed. The main thing is that the construction trolley is comfortable.
If a sheet of metal is used for the body, then the design should be done using a grinder. The sheet is cut according to pre-made markings. After this, it’s the turn of the welding machine. Using it, the master connects the parts of the pattern, resulting in a body for the future car.
You can also make a body by cutting off an old metal barrel. By removing part of the sidewall, the remaining part can be used to create an excellent element of a wheelbarrow or cart, in which you can transport all types of materials and even water.
When the body is ready, the chassis and handles should be welded to it. Of course, this can be done using bolts, but the design made welding machine, much more reliable and convenient.
You need to be careful when choosing a wheel. Ideally, it will be a product with strong spokes, durable tires and tubes, because one of the main requirements for the design is a soft ride. An inflatable wheel can easily withstand changes in terrain that exist on any surface, not to mention summer cottage. You also need to check the strength of the bearings.
The design of garden wheelbarrows and carts has its own nuances. A novice master needs to pay attention to the following:
- It is necessary to provide for the possibility of strengthening the structure in the future.
- The bottom of a wheelbarrow or cart can be strengthened by attaching a sheet of metal to the bottom.
- When used at very uneven surfaces You can strengthen a garden wheelbarrow by welding an additional axle under the bottom.
- The bearing should not fit into the hub loosely: it will be better if it fits tightly, this will reduce the likelihood of its failure in the future.
Making a garden cart with your own hands is not difficult. However, despite the apparent simplicity of execution, do not forget about the details. Careful processing of the edges of the body will help to avoid injuries, and the painted structure will not only be comfortable, but also attractive from an aesthetic point of view.
Anyone who has dealt with work on a personal plot knows that you can’t do without a trolley when doing any work. Work for garden plots requires constant movement, moving some kind of cargo (it doesn’t matter whether it’s large cargo or a simple bucket of fertilizer).
A garden cart can make your work easier. It can be purchased ready-made at a hardware store or constructed at home from scraps at hand.
Homemade carts and their versatility
A structure that will help gardeners move any type of cargo is called a trolley. Using a cart or wheelbarrow, you will spend less time and effort moving goods from point A to point B. Using a cart will allow you to spend less time and effort on transporting heavy loads.
Homemade carts are also considered universal - if the structure is equipped with additional removable holders and drawers, it can be used to move not only liquid cargo, but a variety of small items and other accessories, in addition to the usual large cargo.
Homemade models are intended for moving not only gardening or gardening tools; there are also boat carts that you can also build with your own hands.
Manufacturing methods and materials
The wooden two-wheeled model is the easiest to implement. To produce it you will need a standard set of tools.
Small instructions for work:
- You will need a board 7x7 centimeters. It will serve as a frame. All parts of the frame must be connected to the board using screws. Additional parts are used for strengthening.
- Several slats need to be attached to the bottom of the structure.
- The handle will be made of metal. It will make the structure more resistant to loads. A handlebar from an old bicycle or an ordinary thick steel rod are perfect as a handle.
- The sides will be made of boards. Be sure to consider what kind of cargo you plan to move - the more cargo, the bigger size need boards for high sides. The frame and well-fixed wheels can give reliability to the product.
Application and process description
Four-wheeled carts for moving large loads are always made of metal. Thanks to the presence of four wheels, such models are more spacious, durable and have a longer service life. Able to withstand weight up to one hundred kilograms. In order to make a similar design option with your own hands, stock up on a plumbing tool kit.
To make a cart with four wheels, you will need:
- Preliminary calculations for the platform on which the goods will be moved.
- Make a container where materials will be moved in the future. Depending on the container parameters, the frame size will be calculated.
- Using welding, it is necessary to install the structure with the frame. In order to secure the frame, you can take the remains of the pipes. Weld the handle to the frame.
- The wheels are welded almost last.
- It is best to use pneumatic tires as “shoes” for wheels. Thanks to them, you can increase the weight of transported cargo to eighty kilograms.
Types of carts that you can make with your own hands
Designs for moving goods can have several varieties. The main difference is the number of wheels on it. Carts and wheelbarrows are made from different materials.
In order to transport oversized and not very heavy loads, you can use wooden wheelbarrows. To transport heavier materials, it is better to use carts made of metal structures.
Ideas and sketches
A homemade transportation cart will be made based on the needs of the master. Therefore, it will be ideal for all work performed on a personal plot.
You can do it yourself easily and without problems the following options carts:
- With one wheel.
- Option with two wheels.
- The design is similar to a platform and has four wheels.
- Folding model.
Before you make a cart for moving goods with your own hands, you need to determine what goods will be transported, as well as how often you will use it.
Trolley with one wheel
A structure that has one wheel and is intended for transporting any cargo is called a wheelbarrow. To use it, you will need. It is particularly maneuverable and reliable. In order to free the structure from the transported cargo, press the longitudinal handles and slightly tilt the wheelbarrow to the side.
The disadvantages of this model include the application of great force to maintain balance. The wheelbarrow is not intended to be moved on soft ground (sand or earth).
DIY two-wheeled cart
A two-wheeled cart can be made from wooden materials. To do this, take a standard set of tools. Don't forget that wooden structures have worse operating characteristics and capacity and strength than their metal counterparts, which may have large quantity wheels
All the steps for producing a two-wheeled structure are quite simple - you need to attach the frame to the frame, screw on the handle and do not forget about installing the sides. Finishing touch– installation of wheels.
Four wheel trolley
Four wheels are always better than two. Unfortunately, these carts will require wider tracks, but they are more spacious and durable than their two-wheeled counterparts. The service life of this model will be increased. To make a structure with four wheels, you need to make all the necessary calculations in advance regarding the dimensions of the loading platform.
Folding trolley
This design option can easily move loads weighing more than fifty kilograms from place to place. The main advantages of this type include its compactness.
In order to make such a design yourself, you will need to follow the instructions:
- Take the remaining pipes. Their thickness should be at least two millimeters.
- Be sure to draw a preliminary template. The scale should be 1:1.
- Next, proceed to welding the bushings to the platform frame. Then start working on the main structure.
- At the end of the work, be sure to polish and clean all seams.
Making your own cart for your work is not difficult. You just need to determine in advance what the design will be needed for in the future, purchase required material(or find leftovers that are probably lying around somewhere in the garage or), read the clear instructions for creating carts and do not forget about safety precautions. All drawings and sketches for carts and wheelbarrows can be found on the Internet. Good luck!
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