Big2dabank
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I could not figure out what section to post this in, but it is tech related. I started paddle boarding with my two sons and it turned out to be a great workout for balance and coordination to help them with their disabilities. They each have a rare genetic disorder which affects their ability to walk and balance well. One of the biggest problems we have it getting gear, boards, and the boys from the truck to the waters edge. So I looked online for a cart idea and could not find anything for the price I was willing to pay. So I came up with an idea that has proven to work very well for our paddle boards and may also work for other smooth bottom components needed to cart from one point to another. I wanted something simple, lightweight, easy to attach and detach and did;t like what is currently on the market, which most are well over $100 and strap to the board in some manner. We started with a 4 suction cup dent puller and two 12.5" wheels from norther tool, some 1/2" and 3/4" PVC and fittings, 1/2" bolts, etc.. and came up with the following:
I left two 3/4" PVC stubs facing forward to connect future stuff to, i.e. handle support bar, who knows, but this was a quick throw together project that turned out pretty useful. I decided to introduce a light bend in the axle to offset the tendency for the PVC to want to flex under load, may not be necessary, just something my brain told me to do.
I left two 3/4" PVC stubs facing forward to connect future stuff to, i.e. handle support bar, who knows, but this was a quick throw together project that turned out pretty useful. I decided to introduce a light bend in the axle to offset the tendency for the PVC to want to flex under load, may not be necessary, just something my brain told me to do.
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