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    Wheel Question

    Hi! I am planning a go kart. One of my biggest issues is finding cheap drive wheels. They need to not be slick, and they need to lock onto the axle. (It will be a live axle system.) One of the best candidates seems to be the front wheels off of a lawn mower, as they are cheap, easy to find, the...
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    Welder Question

    Hello All! I am looking at building a go kart out of 1" sch40 pipe. I have a Lincoln buzzbox welder (AC⚡DC 225, I believe.) Will that burn through the pipe if I try welding with it? If not, what would be the best rods to use? Thanks!
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    Newbie Needs Advice

    Hello all! I have a couple questions. I am a COMPLETE beginner. Also, I am on a super tight budget, so please keep that in mind when answering. The cheaper the better! 1. What is the best size of pipe for an adult sized go kart? One of the kinds with a real simple frame. And what schedule...
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    HI!!

    Hello everyone! I just registered. I am super interested in building vintage style (simple) go-karts from scratch, and I am sure I will have a lot of questions. This looks like the best place to get them answered!
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