How Do You Build A Go Kart Frame?
Building a well designed go kart frame can be a fun job for the family. You can build a go kart frame using either metal tubing or angle iron. The act of creating a driving machine is a fulfilling experience. With these successive steps, you can make your go kart machine come to life. Build a Frame Using Tubing Step 1 Sit down on the floor, picture yourself in your Go Kart and draw with chalk the measurements that are comfortable for your legs. Usually frames have a width of one third to two thirds the size of the frame at the wheel base to fit two riders. A wider wheel base creates better stability so it doesn’t tip over. Step 2 Cut the metal tubing first with a chop saw, and then lay out the frame to see how it looks. Step 3 Weld round to round tubing using a tubing notcher. The round tubing where your feet rest has to be wedged accurately to the tubing, so that the pieces are joined solidly together, a process called “fishmouthing.” Step 4 Connect round to square by sawing the round
