Begins with Cub Scout Pack 296, Den 3 go-kart build and ends with a test run of a new soap box derby car for the annual Soap Box Derby in Rio Vista, California.
Thank you for sponsoring the Cub Pack - Laurel Ace Hardware, Economy Lumber, and Bay Bolts in Oakland, California. We couldn't of done this without you.
Seats were acquired from a public school in Oakland and removed from broken desks on their way to the dump. A simple drill and screw driver to pry the seats off is all that is required. Takes under 2 minutes per seat. I am a teacher and seems I easily have access to 10 seats per month.
Cost of go-karts = $40.
From Ace Hardware:
Wheel - Sku #7161003 (qty: 4)
5' Nylon Rope
From Bay Bolts:
Axle - 5/8"x6" Lag Bolt (qty: 4)
5/8" Washer (qty: 8)
Steering column -1/2"x4" Carriage Bolt (qty: 1)
1/2" Washer (qty: 2)
1/2" Split Washer (qty: 1)
1/2" (prefer Nyloc) Nut
Seat screws:
1-1.5" Panhead Screws (qty: 9)
Frame screws:
2.5-3" Wood Screws (qty: 16)
From Economy Lumber:
10' 2x4 Construction Grade (qty:1)
Dollar Tree:
Toilet plunger for the brake (qty: 1)
* Recommendation would be for a Saturday build as you will need time. Provide kids pre-cut and pre-drilled wood in advance to paint. Include the wheels, lag bolts, and washers. When everyone meets wood needs to be painted and wheels need to be on axles.
** It is best to use a air compressor/pneumatic driver to install the axle lag bolts as they are challenging. If a person has this equipment, it is very helpful to do this in advance. If this is done, expect a much shorter build time.
The same build with another group of friends:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK-rzL-6cgw
The original build:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNooLgKjwvM
