So, I'm just asking. Does anyone have any suggestions, experience or info about using any of the above commonly available materials found at your local Lowe's or Home Depot. I know that Chrome-Moly, aluminum and carbon fiber are the norm. But I was just sitting at my desk and wondering. I was especially wondering about the realistic usability of copper, and with that, its strength. Websites are a plus!!!Hmmmmmm
Copper would be either too soft, or too heavy. Look how easy it is to bend a copper water pipe. To make it stiff enough to handle the loads it would have to bear, you'd have to make it thick - and heavy. Iron pipe would probably be heavy also. Aluminum might work, although it's probably not optimized for this function, so it would end up being heavier than what you might like. PVC would be soft and flexible, I'm guessing. I've never seen carbon fiber at my local Lowe's, but anything is possible. It's supposed to be tough to work with, I hear. I have seen pics of a bamboo bike before. Do a search for the term, there's a ton of links out there.
It means that each tire will support 300 pounds.
in theory your max load is 1200 lbs, but keep in mind that this load is variable due to the fact that the vehicle is influenced by other factorsfor ex: when cornering the G force adds to the loadand also when the wind is blowingso be sure to leave a safety margin.If I were you I wouldn't exceed 800 lbs
your right wheelbarrow tires weigh 300 pounds each and don't forget to add another 25 pounds when you put air in them.
your right wheelbarrow tires weigh 300 pounds each and don't forget to add another 25 pounds when you put air in them.
It means that each tire will support 300 pounds.
in theory your max load is 1200 lbs, but keep in mind that this load is variable due to the fact that the vehicle is influenced by other factorsfor ex: when cornering the G force adds to the loadand also when the wind is blowingso be sure to leave a safety margin.If I were you I wouldn't exceed 800 lbs
