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If you have your own kayak or canoe, you may have struggled with how to transport it easily. With a little bit of work, you can make your own easy, affordable transportation cart.
Steps
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1Connect one 10" PVC into each side of a T junction. Do this twice to form the rails that the cart will rest on.
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2Slide the 8" pool noodles over the four 10" PVCs from the previous step.Advertisement
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3Connect the 4" PVCs into the bottom hole on each T.
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4Connect the second set of T's into the bottom of the PVCs in the previous step.
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5Connect the 8-1/2" PVC between the two Ts to unite the two rails as one piece.
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6Insert the 2" PVCs in the bottom of these Ts.
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7Attach end caps to all open ended PVC pipes.
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8Put all caps in place. Drill a 3/4" hole into each of the 2" pipes for the axle to fit through. Then insert the axle.
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9Put 1 washer, 1 lock washer and 1 nut on each side of each tire. Then put the wheels with the hardware on the axle.
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10Ensure all fittings and fixtures are secure. Your cart is now ready to be used for transporting your kayak/canoe.
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Things You'll Need
- (4) 1-1/4" PVC pipe cut at 10"
- (1) 1-1/4" PVC pipe cut at 8-1/2"
- (2) 1-1/4" PVC pipe cut at 4"
- (2) 1-1/4" PVC pipe cut at 2"
- (4) 1-1/4" PVC T junction
- (6) 1-1/4" PVC end cap
- (4) Pool noodles cut at 8"
- (2) Light weight tires that have an axle diameter of no more than 3/4"
- (1) 5/8" Threaded rod cut at 14"
- (4) 5/8" Nut
- (4) 5/8" Washer
- (4) 5/8" Lock washer A drill with a 3/4" drill bit
- PVC cement (optional)
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