Can you build a yard cart out of a ping-pong table?

[Missourian]

I'm going to find out.

This warped ping-pong table was in the "free" pile at the local thrift store.

The top is press board and looks like it got damp out the former owner stacked some heavy shit on it.

But it has these perfectly formed U bent supports that are going to make the axle supports for my yard cart.

Probably not going to finish this anytime soon...but this is the start.

Saved the net for whatever and cut the tabletop into six 20" by 4' sections to make into shelving.

I doubt much of this is going to waste.

I've had the Harbor Freight 10" tires for at least 5 years from when they were on sale for $3 each.

 

[Grumblenuts]

Having a strong yet magically lightweight "-1" (tub) sure would be helpful. Also, the design appears to show square tubing for.. reasons!

 

[Dekster]

I would be concerned it would be a lot of work for something that you are going to have to keep dry to keep the composite material from failing. I assume it is made from MDF

 

[Missourian]

Having a strong yet magically lightweight "-1" (tub) sure would be helpful. Also, the design appears to show square tubing for.. reasons!

I think I'm might use the new metal brake to make a tub.

I looked at that square tube issue...but the gorilla cart at the local tractor supply uses round tubing.

 

[Missourian]

I would be concerned it would be a lot of work for something that you are going to have to keep dry to keep the composite material from failing. I assume it is made from MDF

That MDF is going towards a shelving unit in the workshop.

 

[Grumblenuts]

I think I'm might use the new metal brake to make a tub.

I looked at that square tube issue...but the gorilla cart at the local tractor supply uses round tubing.



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Now that's a horse of a different color!

I'm sure you'll work something out in the long run.

 

[The Duke]

I still use an old wood one with the solid 20" tires. They never go flat!

I had another one for years, used it until the wood rotted away.

The handle always gets bent, but whatever.

 

[Woodznutz]

I still use an old wood one with the solid 20" tires. They never go flat!

I had another one for years, used it until the wood rotted away.

The handle always gets bent, but whatever.

I designed mine after the ubiquitous and ingenious "Kimchi Kart" that I saw used by the Koreans when I was posted there.

It has 18" solid wheels, a single post with rubber 'foot' (keeps it from rolling away. 7.5 feet overall length, 24" inside the box. 2X4 frame, plywood bottom. Axel is 3/4" threaded steel rod. I use it for moving dirt, gravel, and brush. The two removeable

rods keep the brush in the cart, then I tie it into bundles with the twine (shown). Rolls and dumps easily. I keep it out of the weather so it will last me a lifetime.

 

[Woodznutz]

I maintain a huge property that has many trees. My carts, this one and my large capacity leaf cart are absolutely necessary for my work. I design and build my own as there is nothing on the market that will do the job as well.

 

[Missourian]

I maintain a huge property that has many trees. My carts, this one and my large capacity leaf cart are absolutely necessary for my work. I design and build my own as there is nothing on the market that will do the job as well.

Might be changing my plan.

 

[Woodznutz]

Might be changing my plan.

Thanks. You won't be disappointed. My 'Kimchi Kart' surpassed even my expectations for utility. You could make the sides higher and even add a tailgate, and tweak other dimensions, depending on your use. One word of caution, be sure the load is weighted slightly forward of center, or the cart will tip and spill the load. Easily done by lifting the handle frequently while loading which will reveal the balance.

One more detail. The front 'post' is 1/2" steel plumbing pipe (can be black or galvanized) mounted with a steel floor flange. I have found that 'black' flanges are more accurately made i.e. pointing 90 degrees from the surface on which they are mounted. Add a rubber 'cane' tip which prevents cart from rolling away on an incline.

 

[lg325]

MSN

The boys and girls in this video could do it. I am not sure if it still exist but it is what this country needs today.