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03-24-2008, 06:07 PM
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Merry Motorer
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My bucket cart
Well this is just the prototype, but I think this is going to work well. I used composite decking so rot is not an issue, plus it has some weight to it, helps keep it stable.
I still need to refine it somewhat, round over all edges, let the cross members into the rails, bolt rather than screw the caster on. But I think this will work. With the buckets,materials cost about $60.
With my model 
It rolls great, even on an uneven surface, and the bucket handles work for pulling it around.
Mark
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03-25-2008, 06:53 AM
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o0o0o since you are putting it together how about some rubber on the corners? just in case it takes off on a wild roll for your doors or fender?
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2004 MCS BRG/White
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03-25-2008, 08:47 AM
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President MINI5280
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Looks like you are using casters. 
I like it, looks sturdy and I agree that a little rubber or foam on the corners would be prudent.
Should paint it red so it will be faster!
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03-25-2008, 08:50 AM
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Sand Dollar Collector
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02' CR/W MCS (gone to MINI heaven - burned up)
08' LB MCS Clubman - Mike's Daily Driver - Merlin
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03-25-2008, 09:22 AM
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Merry Motorer
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Yes, I agree that it could use some rubber corners, I'll have to find some. First I need to notch out the sides to receive the top and bottom rails, this will make it stronger, and lower the profile a couple of inches. If/when I make another one I think I'll use thinner material for the rails to help lower weight.
As for painting it, I'd rather not. I choose the composite wood (plastic) so there would be no issues with it rotting, and getting a paint that would stick and not peel off is just not worth it. If I did paint it though it would be BRG, because it has racing build in  .
Mark
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03-25-2008, 11:53 AM
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when will you taking orders??? 
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03-25-2008, 04:04 PM
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Merry Motorer
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Originally Posted by EMC.GUY
when will you taking orders??? |
Right now I'm just figuring the cart out. When I'm ready to make my millions on it, NAM members will be the first to know
This is just a little project, for me  When it's done, I'll share how to build one
Mark
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03-25-2008, 12:03 PM
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I agree the only color you could Paint, if you were so inclined, is BRG.
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2004 MCS BRG/White
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03-25-2008, 01:31 PM
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holly cow!  great job, lotsie! 
are you going to paint it Prima red?
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03-25-2008, 04:07 PM
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good deal lotsie. I'll reserve one as long as the shipping is in line.
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03-25-2008, 05:49 PM
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does that come with the nice looking model too?
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03-25-2008, 07:05 PM
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Merry Motorer
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Originally Posted by kenchan
does that come with the nice looking model too? |
Ah.....NO
Mark
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03-25-2008, 06:08 PM
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Minspeed.net sells MINI matched spray paint! If ya decide to paint the next one or this one
http://www.minspeed.net/ESP.htm
I'll be ordering some soon for a couple projects of mine.
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03-25-2008, 07:08 PM
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Merry Motorer
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Originally Posted by MNEEME
Minspeed.net sells MINI matched spray paint! If ya decide to paint the next one or this one
http://www.minspeed.net/ESP.htm
I'll be ordering some soon for a couple projects of mine. |
Hey, thanks for the link I plan on blacking out as much chrome as I can, and painting my grill BGR
Mark
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03-25-2008, 07:17 PM
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Nice use of old TV stand! Looks like a TV stand wood to me.
Get some old weather striping and use that for bumpers.
I'da tried to put a seat on it for cleaning wheels. Not sure where though.
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03-25-2008, 08:16 PM
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Merry Motorer
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Originally Posted by JohnJohn
Nice use of old TV stand! Looks like a TV stand wood to me.
Get some old weather striping and use that for bumpers.
I'da tried to put a seat on it for cleaning wheels. Not sure where though. |
Nope not old TV wood New composite decking I figure some pool noodle things for bumpers, red ones
Mark
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03-25-2008, 08:28 PM
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Nope not old TV wood
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No need to lie to us Mark...We know you had one of these in the living room days before this.
ps, nice work!
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03-26-2008, 12:03 PM
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LOL!
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No need to lie to us Mark...We know you had one of these in the living room days before this.
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03-26-2008, 10:20 AM
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I'da tried to put a seat on it for cleaning wheels. Not sure where though.
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If you put the seat off of one end and a bit lower than the buckets, you could almost make it look like a MINI when viewed from the side.
Extra wheels under the seat to avoid tipping is recommended.
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03-25-2008, 08:22 PM
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President MINI5280
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Yea! Red ones! Yea!
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03-25-2008, 08:23 PM
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Merry Motorer
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Yea! Red ones! Yea!
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Just for you friend
Mark
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03-25-2008, 08:31 PM
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President MINI5280
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What are those strange knobs on that TV? Perhaps they are casters?
They would look stunning on the side of the bucket cart though - kind of space-age futurerama-ish.
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03-25-2008, 08:51 PM
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Merry Motorer
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03-26-2008, 12:04 PM
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I'm the Ken of reusing old stuff
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dang, you sure know how to work the wood working tools!
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03-26-2008, 02:13 PM
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Merry Motorer
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30+ years as a woodworker/carpenter tends to make that happen
Mark
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