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Woodcart mods.

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Woodporn, Nov 21, 2014.

  1. Woodporn

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    So you've probably all seen this cart I built...

    https://flic.kr/p/dCVSZQ


    Well I got tired of trying to steer the cart (casters) with a few hundred pounds of splits in it. So.......I used a bit more red neck engineering, see below.

     
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    I see the wheels a turnin'... but how? Can I get one in all orange?
     
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  3. StickBender

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    Snowblower I'm guessing?
     
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    Definitely a snowblower... but the front wheels and the push of a button... window motor?
     
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  5. Woodporn

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    2 casters from HF , I made an adjustable tie rod between the two and installed a 12v linear actuator with a reversing switch.

    Its a little slow to turn but makes life 100% easier
     
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    And yes the back half was a 9hp Ariens snow brush
     
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    Nice.... I've been trying to figure one out.... Looks like you've got a good design...:yes:
     
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  8. Woodporn

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  9. Freakingstang

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    That's pretty slick dude! :cheers:

    I need one of those to climb stairs...sure beats my Pepsi Dolley up four stairs loaded to the gills
     
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    That is kewl!
     
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    Slick system :smoke:
     
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  12. DexterDay

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    Very nice! ! And I bet it's super helpful in the dead of winter! :dex:
     
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    Very good woodporn. I like that. Using the old noggin!
     
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