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My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 3:59 am
by mannydvk11
well i have not being to a pier o surf fishing yet but i like to be ready for those days i have seeing many carts around and i want to show you my it is work in progress so i will keep you guys posted here is some pics of it lol btw is not done yet so any ideas o inputs please let me know

first the frame
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wheels i change the bottom
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adding more stuff

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idea for the handle i can put the handle in different positions and longer
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the paint for the metal parts

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this will be the short one is for the cutting board and the long one for a small led light

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what you guys think btw i am working on a attachment for my hitch

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 7:17 am
by wylie
Looks good.

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:26 am
by sepaik
WOW! Looks Awsome!! :toast:

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:09 pm
by mannydvk11
thanks guys am still working on it i am trying to make a good comfortable cart

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:47 pm
by SAMJOECAST
Cart looks good so far, but I like the hitch idea gives me ideas for my own...hmmm :?

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:58 pm
by mannydvk11
SAMJOECAST wrote:Cart looks good so far, but I like the hitch idea gives me ideas for my own...hmmm :?

yea i don't see my self putting the cart in and out my ford expediton its to much work lol if you need help with you idea let me know

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 5:16 pm
by tiger101
looks very good. where did you get all your material from and the wheels i'm looking to build a kayak dolly tired of dragging it with all my stuff .

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:31 pm
by mannydvk11
tiger101 wrote:looks very good. where did you get all your material from and the wheels i'm looking to build a kayak dolly tired of dragging it with all my stuff .
the material i get from scrap at work the wheels i got at harbor freight

here is some more updates for today i added a tackle box is a box from home depot what i like is water proof and i added the cutting board here i show you some pics

this is where the box sits on so i can be able to take out any time i want i will add somthing in the bottom for more support
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this is how it sits on the card
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this is how it looks with the cutting board and the box

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Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:25 am
by big red
That is nice,wish I could build something like that.

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:22 am
by mannydvk11
big red wrote:That is nice,wish I could build something like that.

is not hard it simple what i see all the carts have the same idea am just adding the ones witch fit better for me any one can do it

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:38 pm
by piper27
Very nice job, would be proud to pull it on the pier!!

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:46 pm
by mannydvk11
thanks i can wait to take it out lol but i have to come up with the hitch adapter for it

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:58 pm
by mannydvk11
well small update i think i am done with the cart i just have to find a beach i can go and fish here is a pic of the the last add on a light and a part to spool my reel with new line

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Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 12:57 pm
by bluefin71
Excellent Work! :dude:

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:58 pm
by chris21
don't forget to mount a coffeemaker on it!! :D :D :D brilliant work on that cart sir!!

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 12:36 am
by mannydvk11
thanks for the good comments guys now i just need to find a beach so i can go fishing :reeling: :happyfisherman:

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 2:51 pm
by Chevy Juan
Now that's a real DIY. Good job man :toast:

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 3:18 pm
by Green Tide
Looks nice but I don't think the unistrut connections are gonna hold up to the vibrations. Can you tack each piece together?

That box on the back needs some foamofill and a drain plug. That looks like a great cooler for drinks. :toast:

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:47 pm
by mannydvk11
Chevy Juan wrote:Now that's a real DIY. Good job man :toast:

thanks

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:50 pm
by mannydvk11
Green Tide wrote:Looks nice but I don't think the unistrut connections are gonna hold up to the vibrations. Can you tack each piece together?

That box on the back needs some foamofill and a drain plug. That looks like a great cooler for drinks. :toast:

i am and elevator mechanic i use this all the time and its all about using the right bolts and and lock washers and a good impact gun they don't move

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:52 pm
by mannydvk11
strizile wrote:If you put a board on the bottom it will stabilize the whole thing.

Other than that cool work
i am thinking on getting a small aluminum plate cut out at work for the bottom

Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:44 am
by Green Tide
mannydvk11 wrote:
Green Tide wrote:Looks nice but I don't think the unistrut connections are gonna hold up to the vibrations. Can you tack each piece together?

That box on the back needs some foamofill and a drain plug. That looks like a great cooler for drinks. :toast:

i am and elevator mechanic i use this all the time and its all about using the right bolts and and lock washers and a good impact gun they don't move
So far I haven't seen any elevators getting loaded and unloaded out of a truck and then going out on a pier or bridge.

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Re: My DIY fishing cart

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:27 pm
by mannydvk11
Green Tide wrote:
mannydvk11 wrote:
Green Tide wrote:Looks nice but I don't think the unistrut connections are gonna hold up to the vibrations. Can you tack each piece together?

That box on the back needs some foamofill and a drain plug. That looks like a great cooler for drinks. :toast:

i am and elevator mechanic i use this all the time and its all about using the right bolts and and lock washers and a good impact gun they don't move
So far I haven't seen any elevators getting loaded and unloaded out of a truck and then going out on a pier or bridge.

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so far elevator work 24/7 365 getting loaded with 1500+ pounds i trust in my work thanks for the suggestion ill keep it in mind