Fantastic and easy to make. I made 2 in a weekend. You will need a longer bolt than the suggested 75mm though, more like 90mm, as it needs to go through 35mm spine + 35mm crossbar + 3 washers + 2 nuts. Hope this saves someone an extra trip to the hardware store!
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":3,"text":"Fantastic and easy to make. I made 2 in a weekend. You will need a longer bolt than the suggested 75mm though, more like 90mm, as it needs to go through 35mm spine + 35mm crossbar + 3 washers + 2 nuts. Hope this saves someone an extra trip to the hardware store!","type":"post"},{"date":"Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"hilldomain","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/hilldomain","diffbotUri":"post|3|1870248655","html":"one thing I would do different as far as basic carpentry is concerned. I would not measure all the pieces at once then cut them all at once. You have to account for the saw blade width and by the end of the cuts it can add up 3mm each cut.
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":4,"text":"one thing I would do different as far as basic carpentry is concerned. I would not measure all the pieces at once then cut them all at once. You have to account for the saw blade width and by the end of the cuts it can add up 3mm each cut.","type":"post"},{"date":"Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"nicholasc6","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/nicholasc6","diffbotUri":"post|3|-295334758","html":"Finally got around to building it today. Spent about $40 total
(already had plywood). The wheels were purchased for $6 each from Harbor
Freight. Axles (2) were solid steel rod purchased (and cut to about 23"
in length each) from ACE Hardware. Couldn"t find the "Adjustable
Ambassador" anywhere, so purchased four collars that held wheels in
place. Converted everything to standard (from metric) but mine looks
almost identical to the one in your photo. Thanks for posting this!
(already had plywood). The wheels were purchased for $6 each from Harbor
Freight. Axles (2) were solid steel rod purchased (and cut to about 23"
in length each) from ACE Hardware. Couldn"t find the "Adjustable
Ambassador" anywhere, so purchased four collars that held wheels in
place. Converted everything to standard (from metric) but mine looks
almost identical to the one in your photo. Thanks for posting this!","type":"post"},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"Anverbeek","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/Anverbeek","diffbotUri":"post|3|714445420","html":"
Really simple and easy:-)
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":6,"text":"Really simple and easy:-)","type":"post"},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","images":[{"naturalHeight":130,"width":150,"diffbotUri":"image|3|950200606","url":"https://cdn.instructables.com/FXO/R085/HURHOXPG/FXOR085HURHOXPG.SQUARE2.jpg","naturalWidth":130,"height":150}],"humanLanguage":"en","author":"jktechwriter","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/jktechwriter","diffbotUri":"post|3|-632906045","html":"Finally got around to building ours today. Spent about $40 total (already had plywood). The wheels were purchased for $6 each from Harbor Freight. Axles (2) were solid steel rod purchased (and cut to about 23" in length each) from ACE Hardware. Couldn"t find the "Adjustable Ambassador" anywhere, so purchased four collars that held wheels in place. Converted everything to standard (from metric) but mine looks almost identical to the one in your photo. Thanks for posting this!
G'day DIY ers..I made the billycart in 2 hours from wheels from an old stroller and timber scrounged form my son !..I only had to buy the axles from Bunnings (about @18.00). I did price the cart and all up ,if I had to purchase everything , it would be approx. $80.the "how to " video and plans were perfect 4 me .. thanks.
Hi, for those of you who have made one of these, approx. how much did it cost?
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":9,"text":"Hi, for those of you who have made one of these, approx. how much did it cost?","type":"post","parentId":8},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"cristian 2003","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/cristian%202003","diffbotUri":"post|3|499118693","html":"I made that from your instructions it works great
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":10,"text":"I made that from your instructions it works great","type":"post","parentId":8},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"ScitechWA","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/ScitechWA","diffbotUri":"post|3|2058622646","html":"Excellent. Great to hear.
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":11,"text":"Excellent. Great to hear.","type":"post","parentId":10},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"jktechwriter","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/jktechwriter","diffbotUri":"post|3|1333837396","html":"Has anyone gone shopping yet? Just curious if I can really find all of this at ACE Hardware or Home Depot or Lowes. The axle rods look like they might be tricky to find... wheels as well.
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":12,"text":"Has anyone gone shopping yet? Just curious if I can really find all of this at ACE Hardware or Home Depot or Lowes. The axle rods look like they might be tricky to find... wheels as well.","type":"post","parentId":8},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"dontno","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/dontno","diffbotUri":"post|3|-1585432537","html":"The stores you mentioned have what your for. Just ask for 1/2" drill rod. It usually comes in 3' pieces.
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":13,"text":"The stores you mentioned have what your for. Just ask for 1/2" drill rod. It usually comes in 3' pieces.","type":"post","parentId":12},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"wbannister","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/wbannister","diffbotUri":"post|3|-1298429584","html":"Where can u buy the axle mounting brackets
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":14,"text":"Where can u buy the axle mounting brackets","type":"post","parentId":8},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"repetesmile","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/repetesmile","diffbotUri":"post|3|-1894297536","html":"Nice Plans – Suggestion: I highly recommend mounting a short 2x4” block underneath and about 1-1/2” +/- behind the center of the foot steering board to stop it from accidentally swinging too far and crushing a rider’s leg. (I made a motorized cart like this over 45 years ago. Needless to say, I am speaking from experience re: crushing a rider’s leg. Not a laughing matter!)
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":15,"text":"Nice Plans – Suggestion: I highly recommend mounting a short 2x4” block underneath and about 1-1/2” +/- behind the center of the foot steering board to stop it from accidentally swinging too far and crushing a rider’s leg. (I made a motorized cart like this over 45 years ago. Needless to say, I am speaking from experience re: crushing a rider’s leg. Not a laughing matter!)","type":"post","parentId":8},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"robotmaker","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/robotmaker","diffbotUri":"post|3|348725115","html":"i did the same to mine besides adding
nice i remember building one when i was 15 it look about the same
that was 30 years ago and had so much fun with it
that was 30 years ago and had so much fun with it","type":"post","parentId":8},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"Searomer","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/Searomer","diffbotUri":"post|3|1219612757","html":"
Down hill thunder, Great fun.
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":18,"text":"Down hill thunder, Great fun.","type":"post","parentId":8},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"portlandpointe","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/portlandpointe","diffbotUri":"post|3|2097598269","html":"If you have a Harbor freight near you they have wheels for 3.99
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":19,"text":"If you have a Harbor freight near you they have wheels for 3.99","type":"post","parentId":8},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"tl","author":"Cadet Park","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/Cadet%20Park","diffbotUri":"post|3|-1733087362","html":"And im makin one today. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":20,"text":"And im makin one today. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay","type":"post","parentId":8},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"jktechwriter","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/jktechwriter","diffbotUri":"post|3|-830577075","html":"Argh... you beat me to it! Was really hoping to start one today or tomorrow, but looking like after the holiday. Were you able to find all the parts in one place?
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":21,"text":"Argh... you beat me to it! Was really hoping to start one today or tomorrow, but looking like after the holiday. Were you able to find all the parts in one place?","type":"post","parentId":20},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"rosewood513","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/rosewood513","diffbotUri":"post|3|939856635","html":"I love it but I am beyond the kiddies who race but I am a gardener and this would make a great cart if you box it. Thanks..
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":22,"text":"I love it but I am beyond the kiddies who race but I am a gardener and this would make a great cart if you box it. Thanks..","type":"post","parentId":8},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"chuckyd","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/chuckyd","diffbotUri":"post|3|-970141007","html":"That's expensive and complicated. When i was a child we used two pieces of used 2x8 and 2 pieces of used 2x4, some found rope, spare bolts and nails and four used baby carriage wheels. Mine was the fastest in the neighborhood.
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":23,"text":"That's expensive and complicated. When i was a child we used two pieces of used 2x8 and 2 pieces of used 2x4, some found rope, spare bolts and nails and four used baby carriage wheels. Mine was the fastest in the neighborhood.","type":"post","parentId":8},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"Cadet Park","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/Cadet%20Park","diffbotUri":"post|3|1020923716","html":"Just have to convince my parents to let me make one
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":24,"text":"Just have to convince my parents to let me make one","type":"post","parentId":8},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"patrickmhart66","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/patrickmhart66","diffbotUri":"post|3|-1742744559","html":"This is great.....I remember when I was a boy we used 2x4s , baby carriage wheels and metal rolling skates and a metal milk crate for the seat...thanks for the memmories!
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":25,"text":"This is great.....I remember when I was a boy we used 2x4s , baby carriage wheels and metal rolling skates and a metal milk crate for the seat...thanks for the memmories!","type":"post","parentId":8},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"ASCAS","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/ASCAS","diffbotUri":"post|3|-2040963951","html":"Cool!
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":26,"text":"Cool!","type":"post","parentId":8},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"interestedturtle","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/interestedturtle","diffbotUri":"post|3|892354248","html":"Cool enough to get my vote.
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":27,"text":"Cool enough to get my vote.","type":"post","parentId":8},{"date":"Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT","humanLanguage":"en","author":"HPandLOTR","authorUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/member/HPandLOTR","diffbotUri":"post|3|369501201","html":"awesome job :) really great project :)
","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","id":28,"text":"awesome job :) really great project :)","type":"post","parentId":8}],"participants":24},"type":"article","title":"Build a Billy Cart","numPages":5,"humanLanguage":"en","pageUrl":"http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Billy-Cart/","html":"
There is a lot of building going on at Scitech at the moment with the opening of our new feature exhibition Ingenious.
All that hammering and gluing took us back to our childhood and we just couldn't resist the temptation to build a billy cart.
A billy cart (or gravity racer) is a fantastic way to start woodworking, designing and losing your skin on bitumen.
So let's build it!
Step 1: For easy reference
All the instructions including parts and cutting lists can be
printed out on this single A4 size .pdf
The parts required for this Billy cart are:
Qty.4 X 3.5 x 4" pneumatic trolly wheels - take some of the bumps out of the road
Qty.1 X 1200 x 396 x12 mm Plywood BC boards
Qty.2 X 1200 x90 x 35 Pine beams
Qty.2 X Axle 'Adjustable Ambassador' 450-600mm 1/2in
Qty.4 X Mounting brackets (supplied with adjustable ambassador)
Qty.4 X Split pins
Qty.1 X Roll of clear vinyl tubing 16mm x 2 mm
Qty 1 X Zenith M10 75mm stainless steel cup-head bolt
Qty.2 X M10 Hex nutQty.3 X M10 Washers
Qty.1 X Roll10 mm Rope - partly for steering, mostly for dragging your cart up the hill
And as many 25 mm wood screws as you desire,we used around 20.
All should be available at your local hardware store.
And the tools of course...
something to measure with
something to mark with
something to cut wood with
something to put screws in
something to drill holes with (+ an M10 drill bit)
something to tighten nuts with
bandages optional...
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