[Kartbuilding] Want to build a Go-kart (fwd)

[Stephen Burke]

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 18:45:35
From: "Arnold, John"
To: Stephen Burke
Subject: RE: Want to build a Go-kart

Excellent idea. I'm sure Abby will like it also. Thanks for your
attention and the links.

-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen Burke
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 12:43 PM
To: Arnold, John
Cc: kartbuilding
Subject: RE: Want to build a Go-kart

Hi John,

A friction brake provides only average stopping power.

What I have done on low tech go-karts, is to take the brakes off a
bicycle
and use them on a kart.
See:
http://kartbuilding.net/Lawnmower_Powered_Wooden_Go-Kart_Plans/rear-brak
es.html
Also: http://kartbuilding.net/woodenkart/brakes.htm

I hope this helps.

Best of luck,
-steve


On Mon, 24 Oct 2011, Arnold, John wrote:

> Thank you so much for your response.
>
> We have a few monstrous hills in our town. My daughter's sense of
> caution is quite strong however I wish to add breaks just in case she
> becomes more adventurous. I figure a friction lever applied against a
> wheel or axel would be best. Do you have any personal experience with
> breaks on a low tech Go-Kart?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephen Burke
> Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 2:51 PM
> To: Arnold, John
> Cc: kartbuilding
> Subject: Re: Want to build a Go-kart
>
> Hi John,
>
> Thanks for your email. Unfortunately I don't have any plans or
drawings
> for a two-seater go-kart.
>
> What I suggest is that you follow the plans and details on:
> http://kartbuilding.net/Freeplans/plans.htm
> and modify them to fit two people.
>
> Take a look at some photos of a two-seater kart, and you should be
able
> to
> modify the above kart design. See:
>
http://www.google.ie/images?hl=en&q=two-seater%20go-kart&um=1&ie=UTF-8&s
> ource=og&sa=N&tab=wi
>
> If you have any specific questions, just drop me an email.
>
> Best of luck,
> -steve
>
>
> On Sat, 22 Oct 2011, Arnold, John wrote:
>>
>> Good morning.
>>
>> My 8 year old daughter and I wish to build a Go-kart. It should be
> large enough to hold 2 persons; her and I or 2 children.
>>
>> Any suggestions? I found your contact information at the local
> library. Please help if you can.
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> John M. Arnold
>> Materials Manager
>