I had gotten one of those cheap pull wagons years ago and knew it wouldn't last. I started gathering pieces for a rebuild and when the hubs broke out on the wheels I decided it was time. I wanted to keep the costs low so I scavenged everything here. Did some splitting for a friend in trade for some box tubing he had.
Wheels and tires came from a MTD riding lawn mower a buddy was scrapping. The are nice as the front axle assembly is a box and easy to use. My goal was to be able to get it through a walk in door but yet be able to handle some weight. I put about 1/4 of a cord on it so it's easy to see why the original gave up. I didn't mind the raised level of it either as it means less lean overs for me.
As I said, I had the main floor allready but if you want to make one from scratch all the is needed is a simple angle iron floor assembly. I used box tubing to beef it up but it comes down to what you have on hand.
I had beefed up the floor and ends with some 1 1/2" Box tubing that was 1/8" thick. With the amount of weight I put on it the original sides had given up. I made these so I can slide in extensions when I'm filling my supply for the Winter. For just feeding the stove I leave the extensions off.Main frame was getting springy and the writing was on the wall.
One set of rims were trashed out as the spindles broke from the wheel so some replacements were scrounged. They are now doing the same so some heavier pieces were needed. Getting ready to take off the old gear here.
Had a buddy that was junking out a riding lawnmower and asked if I wanted anything. That's what got the ball rolling for this redo and want to keep the cost low. Different sized tires and it will jack up the deck floor but will save leaning over for me, a plus.
Rear wheels have 2 flats in the hub to make the axles "lock" so the can drive the unit. I just want a simple slip so I'll have to get these round.
Set the wheel assembly up in the drill press and drilled them to size.
We're good to go now and it'll accept a 3/4" shaft.
Up next is the mounts for the wheel assemblies. I want them to be bolt on so I can use them on something else if needed. I used some 1 3/8" box tubing that is 1/8" thick. This design will tie everything up and spread the load. Just winging the locations and build from there. I drill the box tubing on the drill press then clamp it to the frame as shown here. Keeps the holes straight and true that way.
Had a piece of triple wall pipe laying around that will make a nice axle tube. 1/2" wall and just needed a little upsize with a drill. The old lathe took care of that.
For the stands for the axle tube I'm using box tubing. Got the angle needed with a T bevel and transferred the angle to the chop saw. Made them all the same length.
Wheels and tires came from a MTD riding lawn mower a buddy was scrapping. The are nice as the front axle assembly is a box and easy to use. My goal was to be able to get it through a walk in door but yet be able to handle some weight. I put about 1/4 of a cord on it so it's easy to see why the original gave up. I didn't mind the raised level of it either as it means less lean overs for me.
As I said, I had the main floor allready but if you want to make one from scratch all the is needed is a simple angle iron floor assembly. I used box tubing to beef it up but it comes down to what you have on hand.
I had beefed up the floor and ends with some 1 1/2" Box tubing that was 1/8" thick. With the amount of weight I put on it the original sides had given up. I made these so I can slide in extensions when I'm filling my supply for the Winter. For just feeding the stove I leave the extensions off.Main frame was getting springy and the writing was on the wall.
One set of rims were trashed out as the spindles broke from the wheel so some replacements were scrounged. They are now doing the same so some heavier pieces were needed. Getting ready to take off the old gear here.
Had a buddy that was junking out a riding lawnmower and asked if I wanted anything. That's what got the ball rolling for this redo and want to keep the cost low. Different sized tires and it will jack up the deck floor but will save leaning over for me, a plus.
Rear wheels have 2 flats in the hub to make the axles "lock" so the can drive the unit. I just want a simple slip so I'll have to get these round.
Set the wheel assembly up in the drill press and drilled them to size.
We're good to go now and it'll accept a 3/4" shaft.
Up next is the mounts for the wheel assemblies. I want them to be bolt on so I can use them on something else if needed. I used some 1 3/8" box tubing that is 1/8" thick. This design will tie everything up and spread the load. Just winging the locations and build from there. I drill the box tubing on the drill press then clamp it to the frame as shown here. Keeps the holes straight and true that way.
Had a piece of triple wall pipe laying around that will make a nice axle tube. 1/2" wall and just needed a little upsize with a drill. The old lathe took care of that.
For the stands for the axle tube I'm using box tubing. Got the angle needed with a T bevel and transferred the angle to the chop saw. Made them all the same length.