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

 

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?

 

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!

 

Looks great! The model is doing a fine job too...

Donna

 

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

 

when will you taking orders???

 

I agree the only color you could Paint, if you were so inclined, is BRG.

 

holly cow! great job, lotsie!


are you going to paint it Prima red?

 

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

 

good deal lotsie. I'll reserve one as long as the shipping is in line.

 

does that come with the nice looking model too?

 

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.

 

Ah.....NO

Mark

 

Hey, thanks for the link I plan on blacking out as much chrome as I can, and painting my grill BGR

Mark

 

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

 

Yea! Red ones! Yea!

 

Just for you friend

Mark

 

No need to lie to us Mark...We know you had one of these in the living room days before this.



ps, nice work!

 

What are those strange ***** 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.

 

I couldn't use the old TV stand for the bucket cart, as a few days before I'd turned it into a router table


I'm the Ken of reusing old stuff

Mark

 

Thats what it needs, ***** and buttons, oh now ya gots me thinkin

Mark

 

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.

 

LOL!

 

dang, you sure know how to work the wood working tools!