Big Wheel Cart ideas/plans

[Saskattak]

Good day. Not sure if this is the right spot for this question. I am building a 24x48 RF and want to put it on a cart with wide atv tires. Inhave added a pic as an example (random uild from google images). Would anyone know where some resources are to build this thing. The smoker will be close to 1000lbs and I dont want to cheap out on materials/design. Goal is to be able to move it around my yard mostly. Odd time get it in a truck/trailer via ramps.

Thanks for any help with my search.

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[hogaboomer]

I put golf cart tires on my big backyard smoker, too. But, it's not near as fancy as that one is. I made my hubs out of 1.5 inch pipe that slides into 2 inch sched 80. I imagine he used manufactured hubs and spindles for that one. They use a hub for the front axle pivot, too. Mine is the same pipe in a pipe setup. I'm a cheapskate. Maybe one day I'll get that good.
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[hogaboomer]

I looked at his FB page, that guy does some really nice work. I'm jealous.

[Saskattak]

Your cart style is more what I am after. The high detail is nice but I would rather use that extra time to cook with this thing. No plans on selling it either. What did you use to attach to the smoker and the steering?

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[hogaboomer]

I put a 1-1/2 inch pipe about 8 inches long on the bottom of the smoker, and I welded a 2 inch schedule 80 pipe on the axle to slide over it. It works really nicely. There's just enough clearance to turn freely and not be sloppy and wiggly. I did the same thing for the wheels. I also welded a stopper on the axle and steering pipe so it couldn't fall out if I hit a big bump, but it can still be taken apart by turning the axle past 90 degrees.
I'll go out and take some pics for you.




Those wheel hubs would have been a lot easier and faster to do if I had a lathe. It was a lot of work doing it with a grinder.

[tinspark]

I put a 1-1/2 inch pipe about 8 inches long on the bottom of the smoker, and I welded a 2 inch schedule 80 pipe on the axle to slide over it. It works really nicely. There's just enough clearance to turn freely and not be sloppy and wiggly. I did the same thing for the wheels. I also welded a stopper on the axle and steering pipe so it couldn't fall out if I hit a big bump, but it can still be taken apart by turning the axle past 90 degrees.
I'll go out and take some pics for you.




Those wheel hubs would have been a lot easier and faster to do if I had a lathe. It was a lot of work doing it with a grinder.

Great Ideas on the steering assembly!
simple but well designed!
As always the welding is top notch

[hogaboomer]

Thanks! Honestly, I was surprised at how well it works. I was afraid it might be tippy in a turn, but it stays rock solid no matter how much I turn the axle.

[Saskattak]

Thanks for the info and photos. I think I would need to add some grease points due to my climate, the steel on steel will eventually sieze ungreased. I will need to make my own hubs as well. I have landed some stock ATV wheels recently, hopefully pick them up this week.

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[tinspark]

I think I would need to add some grease points due to my climate, the steel on steel will eventually sieze ungreased.





R U just planning on drilling and tapping the small 1/4”/20 style grease zerks? Pretty effective way to keep the pipe in pipe lubricated and free from seizing?

[dacolson]

Great ideas. Saskattak - we could swap the front wheels for snow machine skis. I think I could work out how to mount my current build on the old ' 68 Ski-Doo up at the shack.

[Saskattak]

Great ideas. Saskattak - we could swap the front wheels for snow machine skis. I think I could work out how to mount my current build on the old ' 68 Ski-Doo up at the shack.

Ski Doo 68 a vendre.jpg

That would be epic. Hearing 1an old one lunger sled and see a guy sitting on a smoker putting across the snow.

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[dacolson]

Great ideas. Saskattak - we could swap the front wheels for snow machine skis. I think I could work out how to mount my current build on the old ' 68 Ski-Doo up at the shack.

Ski Doo 68 a vendre.jpg

That would be epic. Hearing 1an old one lunger sled and see a guy sitting on a smoker putting across the snow.

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[Saskattak]

Thanks! Honestly, I was surprised at how well it works. I was afraid it might be tippy in a turn, but it stays rock solid no matter how much I turn the axle.

Hello. Would you be able to provide more overall photos of yoir smoker/cart? Im trying to determine wheel placements but have a maximum width of 44" (so it will gwt in/out of my backyard). Worried about the tires being too close to the firebox.

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[hogaboomer]

I cut a couple pieces of thin plywood to slip in between the tires and firebox. I guess I could weld a plate in there for heat deflection, but I'm getting lazy in my old age.

There's a couple pics in this thread:
http://smokerbuilder.com/forums/viewtop ... 17#p112717

[hogaboomer]

I just went out and measured, mine is 45" wide, but there is 2 inches of clearance. The plywood works fine.

[Saskattak]

Thank you muchly!!! Love that build snd the continuing mos to it. And the linseed oil...that acts a clear coat on steel? Never heard of that! At this point I am not wasting my time painting. Need to get it built and dialed. Paint can come later...i know ppl who sandblast and paint things for a living so it can be done whenever.

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[hogaboomer]

The linseed oil works pretty good at stopping rust. I've not had any rust pop up on the parts that I oiled. A lot of people down here put it on the underside of their vehicles to keep down rust from driving on the beach around the salt water.

[Saskattak]

The linseed oil works pretty good at stopping rust. I've not had any rust pop up on the parts that I oiled. A lot of people down here put it on the underside of their vehicles to keep down rust from driving on the beach around the salt water.

Interesting. I am smack dad in the middle of the prairies so bad rust isnt a thing. However any bare iron based steel will rust exposed to moisture so be great to oil it right after I finish fabbing indoors.

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[Saskattak]

Thought I would add my cart to this thread in case others where looking the thread for ideas. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Happy New Year!

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[dacolson]

You almost have to put a little 5hp go cart motor on there with a slip clutch. Seems a shame not to have one.

[Saskattak]

You almost have to put a little 5hp go cart motor on there with a slip clutch. Seems a shame not to have one.

Its in the jar of ideas. I have a HD mechanic buddy and a millwright buddy all over me for that lol. Thankful as their experience will ensure it works smoothly.

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[hogaboomer]

That thing is sick!!! Nice job!

[Saskattak]

That thing is sick!!! Nice job!

Thanks! You were kind enough to kickstart my imagination! So, thank you.

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