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Topic Title: My new beach cart Topic Summary: It just needs the Seadragon touch now... Created On: 08/30/2011 04:40 AM Status: Post and Reply |
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08/30/2011 06:49 AM
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I Agree 100%............Where do I sign up at? 
------------------------- ________________ Well then...........DO IT!!! |
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08/30/2011 07:04 AM
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That is some nice work!!!! |
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08/30/2011 07:10 AM
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Awesome job!
I just got a MIG welder that I need to learn how to use. Wanted to make something along these lines: http://bikecart.pedalpeople.com/index.html But I'm digging your seat-attachment location a lot better. You could sell a shitload of those up here. Everyone up here buys the Carver racks: http://www.carversurfracks.com/csrmax.html Those are $110, so that's your rough pricepoint to hit for retail
Add me to the list for your brother's shipment , I see them ALL the time at the beach now.
The umbrella holder is a really nice touch! Tight work man! You could easily sell this to Fisherman too, with a handle instead of bike attachment. |
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08/30/2011 07:40 AM
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Unfortunately, I can't get close to the $120 mark. Aluminum wheels are not cheap, nor is aluminum tubing. I will likely be double that. The other options out there that I've found are The Mule at $140
And these go for anywhere from $140 to $200 Dave, I'm sure we can work something out to get you one. You have skills that could help me ------------------------- Edited: 08/30/2011 at 07:56 AM by TyroneShoelaces |
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08/30/2011 07:52 AM
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The Mule is no good for shortboards though.
Yours has a lot going for it that those don't in that it's more multi-purpose, so you could reach outside of just the surfing market. That's important if you really consider production runs. Light-gauge steel and powder coating for production? Alum. as a step-up option? Looks like you're running a solid-axle too (stainless?$$$) which may or may not be overkill. I got a small Lincoln Electric that'll use gas. I don't have a bottle yet though and don't know the first thing about welding so figured I'd get some flux-core and play around with thin-wall square tube to get started. I sent you an email to your work address. I'm down for some bartering for sure. |
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08/30/2011 08:01 AM
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The problem with powdercoated steel is that if you scratch it, it will start rusting from underneath the powdercoated surface as the rust will migrate. Bite the bullet and buy a bottle of gas and some .024 wire if you're welding thin tubing. You'll likely burn holes with the flux core because it is a really hot arc. I'll check my email. I don't expect to sell a zillion of these things. Gotta be exclusive right? And style comes at a bit of a price. Plus at the cost it's what 25% of what most SUPs and nice longboards cost? It'll last forever as well. ------------------------- |
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08/30/2011 09:00 AM
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So true. No need to race to the bottom for price at the expense of quality. Better to sell less of them at a higher price and actually make a little money on it and have people stoked on the quality.
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08/30/2011 09:16 AM
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Thanks great. Now if you can get the mesh part to expand into a hammock.
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08/30/2011 06:04 PM
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That looks perfect! I'll take mine with rod holders too.
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08/30/2011 07:09 PM
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 ^^So much funny there! Oh man, that was a good laugh! |
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08/30/2011 08:01 PM
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Very nice work, but be careful how you load it!
------------------------- That boy's got somethin' wrong with his medulla oblongata. |
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09/04/2011 05:49 PM
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Nice option I found .... all aluminum construction with trick detachable connector to the seat post .... fits short boards and expands to longboards .... has sling bag underneath to hold stuff .... reasonably priced.
Wheele Rack ------------------------- "Most people would die sooner than think; in fact, they do." - Bertrand Russell "Morality is doing what is right, regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, regardless of what is right. "I will always remember to forget about you" - Tom Waits If I do not answer you .... nothing personal, I just have you on ignore. |
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09/06/2011 07:33 AM
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Ha Ha Me=Donkey! I should have a couple of these done late this week I hope, although this surf might get in the way Larry posted the one I couldn't find. It's $180, and it doesn't solve my issue. I'm always hauling a cooler and a beach shelter of some sort. Usually shovel and sand toys for the munchkins too. ------------------------- |
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02/03/2012 02:53 PM
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Beach Cart 2.0 available soon...
I finally got time to get all the tooling built, tweak design and test, parts sourced etc... They're coming together as I write this. More updates soon. ------------------------- |
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02/03/2012 03:51 PM
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Larry posted the one I couldn't find. It's $180, and it doesn't solve my issue. I'm always hauling a cooler and a beach shelter of some sort. Usually shovel and sand toys for the munchkins too. I'm in the same boat as you! Need something that can carry on various occasions surfboards, cooler, crab traps, fishing poles, tackle boxes, rubber rafts, boogie boards, beach chairs, bearded dragon, etc, etc. I live too close to want to drive on the beach, plus Mrs. Nsbkook hates sand in her minivan, but it's too much to schlep all this stuff by hand. This is perfect! When can I put in my order? |
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02/03/2012 03:51 PM
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Ha Ha Me=Donkey! I should have a couple of these done late this week I hope, although this surf might get in the way . I have some big pieces of steel to CNC mill to make really nice bending jigs.
Larry posted the one I couldn't find. It's $180, and it doesn't solve my issue. I'm always hauling a cooler and a beach shelter of some sort. Usually shovel and sand toys for the munchkins too. |
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02/03/2012 03:52 PM
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Ha Ha Me=Donkey! I should have a couple of these done late this week I hope, although this surf might get in the way . I have some big pieces of steel to CNC mill to make really nice bending jigs.
Larry posted the one I couldn't find. It's $180, and it doesn't solve my issue. I'm always hauling a cooler and a beach shelter of some sort. Usually shovel and sand toys for the munchkins too. |
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02/03/2012 04:24 PM
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02/03/2012 05:57 PM
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3 actually Do you build robots? If someone pays me too.
------------------------- Edited: 02/03/2012 at 06:05 PM by TyroneShoelaces |
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04/03/2012 11:41 AM
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Did you ever start making more of these? Ready to buy one!
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Does your Mig run gas. It will make your life much easier if it does, especially for tubing.
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