Pics of homemade carts...

ToferLee · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:01 pm Post subject: Pics of homemade carts...

If you have some pics of homemade carts you've made please post them. Just looking for some ideas. Most likely going to start with a handtruck, but I'm thinking of adding a box w/ some rod holders and some racks, switching out the axle and wheels, and adding a fold out cutting board. I'd appreciate any idea's you guys have. Got to keep it somewhat light and portable though. Trying to find a light handtruck that's easier to haul around to the beach and pier. Thanks guys in advance.

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blaminack · Billfish Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 752

Light isn't exactly what you will have with most of the hand trucks because the non-commercial ones will be made of steel. The good ones like I use at work are REALLY high and for the price you could get a couple real pier carts. I had one made from a garden cart, but that thing was bulky and heavy.
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jewfish · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:58 pm Post subject:

I should get one of those "Hover-rounds" and install rod holders.

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blaminack · Billfish Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 752

I saw one of the older regulars hauling his pier cart and a chick off the pier all the way to the truck with his today. Like a little Cho Cho..
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jewfish · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:02 pm Post subject:

Yup, seen them many times.

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T-Boy · Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:04 pm Post subject:

Collapsable Dolly, 5 gallon bucket, and 2 in PVC Pipe. Bungee in Place. $60

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ToferLee · Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:57 pm Post subject:

Nice. I had looked at some of those, but wasn't sure how sturdy it would be. Still be handy to have though.

FishAddict · King Mackerel Joined: 11 Jul 2009 Posts: 172

I just took a stock Igloo wheeled cooler and added 3 rod holders to the front side of it. Works OK, but you have to cut a decent king and fold it in half to get it in. It's not fancy or permanent, but gets the job done, and doesn't take up a lot of space in the garage.

REEFDUP · Blackfin Tuna Joined: 10 Sep 2009 Posts: 206

PVC , 5/8 steel rod ,two never flat tires ($25 each) some type of caster for front end ,nuts and bolts for the rod holders , some type of flooring, doesnt have to be much ,hell you dont have to even glue it together (might want to change it later). If youve been to GSP much youve seen mine works great, a lot wider than the aluminum ones you buy. The only problem i had was comin up w/ a good idea for a handle so i made one out of left over pvc.
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T-Boy · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 4:24 pm Post subject:

The best cart I have is a garden cart I bought from Home Depot for $100.

I used electrical ties to place rod holders made out of 2 inch PVC where I wanted them. About $115 invested but I didn't get anything on sale. I paid $99 for the cart and I have seen them for $69 here in Atlanta.

I pulled it everyday from the Calypso to the pier and back with not much trouble.

However, it isn't all that portable if you do not have a truck.

robertyb · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:22 pm Post subject:

When my tires went on my cooler cart I went to Ace Hardware and bought one of these to use. Works well and folds flat to go in my Honda trunk.

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FishinDon · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:48 pm Post subject:

Fish Addict and Bob. We are bound to have some cosmic connection. Having to drive from LA with a family, my hauling space is always liimited. I took a wheelie cool cooler, cut a 14 inch piece of one by, some screws and some inch and a half pvc, some bungies for the tackle box and rocket launchers and made a pretty workable pier cart. I agree for a big king you have to be resourceful, but it cheap, portable, and it will do the job. I would send some pics but I am kinda rushed right now. Don
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hoochfisher · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:59 pm Post subject:

Here is one I made of PVC. Works pretty well. Not thrilled with the handle situation. Needs something stiffer. It is not all glued so it will take down for travel. It could be made to fit a larger cooler or whatever else you have.

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This is the T-wagon:

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robertyb · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:01 pm Post subject:

MS PAT · King Mackerel Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Posts: 159

I PICKED UP A NEW ONE MY BROTHER CHARLES, WHO IS LEARING TO PIER FISH AT GSH PIER, MADE FROM HEAVY DUTY ALUMINUM I WILL GET HIM TO POST A PICTURE ON THE WEB SITE WITH HIS PHONE NUMBER. THIS ONE WILL HOLD A 120-150 QT IGLOO COOLER AND HAS 6 ROD HOLDERS PLUS TWO SHELVES FOR TACKLE BOX, ETC. I WILL TRY IT OUT TOMORROW AT OIP. HE TOLD ME THAT HE WILL CUSTOM MAKE ONE FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS ONE. THE FILIP SIDE TO THIS, THIS IS A TWO IN ONE CART. HE MADE THE ORIGINAL ONE TO HAUL DEER OUT OF THE WOODS, THAT IT WOULD GO OVER LOGS AND THRU BRUSH BETTER THAN ANYTHING HE HAD EVER USED BEFORE. HE IS ONE OF THOSE GUYS THAT CAN BUILD ANYTHING OUT OF METAL.
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Calvin · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:21 pm Post subject:

robertyb · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject:

The $199.00 price is for two. Regular retail is $100.00 each. You can find them cheaper by looking.
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NickPC · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:28 pm Post subject:

If anyone is interested in buying one there is one on e-bay

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mac-Sports-Fo...faultDomain_0?hash=item2556fa1600

NickPC · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:44 pm Post subject:

6 days left on this one if anyone has to clear it with the other half lol

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mac-Sports-Fo...faultDomain_0?hash=item2557140d72

robertyb · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:01 pm Post subject:

ToferLee · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:04 pm Post subject:

Thanks for posting guys. Got a crate for free from some friends yesterday that I attached some pvc rod holders to and tossed on my el cheapo cart from walmart for now. I'm pretty close to the bottom breaking and wheels falling off of that thing though lol. Anybody tried out that folding cart from wheeleez though? There selling it for $99 or they also have a few different ones on amazon for less than $100. Getting one to work on the pier isn't too hard, on the beach is a whole lot tougher though. Garb was saying he could build one a lot like the Fishnmate carts but I wonder how tough it would be to haul around.

blaminack · Billfish Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 752

His is very nice. If he didn't tell you that he made it, it would pass off as production almost. His would be the same to get around as all of the premade ones. UNLESS he came up with a brilliant idea to make them collapsable!
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Garb · Cobia Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 274 Location: P.C.B.

Bill

As you mentioned that I am working on that.
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Garb the enturapenuer (sp).
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ToferLee · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:58 pm Post subject:

Ditto, on the collapsable feature. Sure would be nice on a big cart. Theres a place on the expressway over here towards foley thats selling some modified versions of the fishing carts adding pop off wheeleez wheels and what not but they were $300-$400. Ouch, they also had one that was collapsable though. Kind of an industrial supply store.

FishAddict · King Mackerel Joined: 11 Jul 2009 Posts: 172

I couldn't get pics to upload, I'll try to do this next week.

jaceboat · Cobia Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 270 Location: pensacola

my bro-in-law is welding me one rite now when his done i will post pics.
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btucker51175 · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:36 am Post subject:

1. One Roll behind Igloo Cooler $25.00

2. Four bass pro boat type rod holder $12.00

3. One bag of 3 1/2" stainless steel screws & nuts $5.00

4. One small tube of silicone $2.00

5. Cup holders on top to put your beer while fishing $ priceless

$44 dollars total and works like a charm for us guys that have to travel to get there and don't get to fish that much.

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Garb · Cobia Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 274 Location: P.C.B.

Alright

I should have the prototype cart done tonight or tomorrow morning.
It will be able to be broken down to about 4 or 6 inchs thick with the wheels off and 10" with the wheels on.
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REEFDUP · Blackfin Tuna Joined: 10 Sep 2009 Posts: 206

http://s578.photobucket.com/album...;current=pier004.jpg&newest=1

This is my homemade cart ,.works great Bone and dog not included !
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FishAddict · King Mackerel Joined: 11 Jul 2009 Posts: 172

What I did was a lot like B Tuckers except I have an Igloo Cube with 3 holders (King, smaller, and bait). I used PVC pipe, nylon hardware not stainless, and siliconed in a little foam to keep the smaller bait rod tight. Put a larger holder in the center for king rod. It came out quite sturdy and works good for me, I guess no pics are really needed now.

Garb · Cobia Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 274 Location: P.C.B.

The only issue with PVC is the glue it is not designed to handle the torque from the weight and bouncing and will give way. I know this from experience.
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REEFDUP · Blackfin Tuna Joined: 10 Sep 2009 Posts: 206

I dont have an issue with pvc , i didnt glue it and i make 4 or 5 trips down GSP at least every week ,as i said in my earlier post ,if you dont glue it then you can change it later if you want.Or screw it together at the joints if need be, Dont get discourged ADAPT OVERCOME
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Garb · Cobia Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 274 Location: P.C.B.

Reef

I was not knocking your cart or pvc.
I just made a true statement.
But know that you mentioned it if you look closely at your cart pictured you will see that it starting to sagg in the middle.
If you don't have it glued how do you keep it together. Just asking
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REEFDUP · Blackfin Tuna Joined: 10 Sep 2009 Posts: 206

Its been saggin since the day i built it.
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jon tolar · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:15 pm Post subject:

Wood layin in the gargae - $0
Screws - $0
wheels - $0
pvc - $0

i built this one out of materials i had layin around. this was supposed to be a prototype but i liked it so much i actually use it.

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REEFDUP · Blackfin Tuna Joined: 10 Sep 2009 Posts: 206

I hav'nt had any trouble keepin it together , if I do ill figure somethin out, but i have trouble tryin to get some peices back apart w/out glue. Its a work in progress , If you look at it from the top you'd see its not square either , it was an 8 hr. project. None of my peices are the same length, I tested on a buddy of mines vert ramp, even w/my 220lbs. in it (which i do not suggest tryin) no steerring, no brakes and no first -aid kit bummer.
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Garb · Cobia Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 274 Location: P.C.B.

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Garb · Cobia Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 274 Location: P.C.B.

Here is the pictures of the colapsible cart PICTURES...

Together:

1 mintue later:

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stvtackett · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:10 pm Post subject:

garb, you are the shizzzz..

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jon tolar · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:30 pm Post subject:

garb,

how much?

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blaminack · Billfish Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 752

That looks really good Chad!!!! Real on Wheelz watch out!!!!
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REEFDUP · Blackfin Tuna Joined: 10 Sep 2009 Posts: 206

Very nice !
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btucker51175 · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:55 am Post subject:

nice looking rig

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plotalot · Cobia Joined: 05 Mar 2008 Posts: 266

Looks good. The only suggestion I have is weld a small piece of aluminum on the bottom of the rod holders so the butts of your rods won't drag on the deck.
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Garb · Cobia Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 274 Location: P.C.B.

I have alum bar for that. Just didn't add it yet

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