Can you build a yard cart out of a ping-pong table?

[Missourian]

I'm going to find out.

This warped ping-pong table was in the "free" pile at the local thrift store.

The top is press board and looks like it got damp out the former owner stacked some heavy shit on it.

But it has these perfectly formed U bent supports that are going to make the axle supports for my yard cart.

Probably not going to finish this anytime soon...but this is the start.

Saved the net for whatever and cut the tabletop into six 20" by 4' sections to make into shelving.

I doubt much of this is going to waste.

I've had the Harbor Freight 10" tires for at least 5 years from when they were on sale for $3 each.

 

[Grumblenuts]

Having a strong yet magically lightweight "-1" (tub) sure would be helpful. Also, the design appears to show square tubing for.. reasons!

 

[Dekster]

I would be concerned it would be a lot of work for something that you are going to have to keep dry to keep the composite material from failing. I assume it is made from MDF

 

[Missourian]

Having a strong yet magically lightweight "-1" (tub) sure would be helpful. Also, the design appears to show square tubing for.. reasons!

I think I'm might use the new metal brake to make a tub.

I looked at that square tube issue...but the gorilla cart at the local tractor supply uses round tubing.

 

[Missourian]

I would be concerned it would be a lot of work for something that you are going to have to keep dry to keep the composite material from failing. I assume it is made from MDF

That MDF is going towards a shelving unit in the workshop.

 

[Grumblenuts]

I think I'm might use the new metal brake to make a tub.

I looked at that square tube issue...but the gorilla cart at the local tractor supply uses round tubing.



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Now that's a horse of a different color!

I'm sure you'll work something out in the long run.

 

[The Duke]

I still use an old wood one with the solid 20" tires. They never go flat!

I had another one for years, used it until the wood rotted away.

The handle always gets bent, but whatever.