Aye. Metal and a hot drill drill bit tends to dull the bit. You want to go slow and let the bit scrape the metal. A Drill press is best suited to hold everything still but a hand drill will work... You just need patience. It once took me an hour to drill out three hex nuts from a stainless steel drum and when I was done the bit was still usable... So, it's either spend money on hardware or spend time on the job.
The only reason carts use cheap pneumatic tires is they use much less material saving the maker money. I put solids on my carts and front riding mower wheels immediately and discard the pneumatic trash. First cart I modded was in 1987 and it's still in service with the same wheels despite daily abuse.
I've had mine for 9 and 1/2 years and it just blows me away that it broke I mean it actually snapped from the tire axle from the main actual of the body wow blew me away
Darn it it's just replacing an axle n tire... I thought it was going to show how to build a whole lower section for the cart. I have a hard time with envisioning how to do things the older I get
My back axle broke literally broke off from the wheel on my grocery cart where would I find a replacement axle that way also go to the back wheels gate I'm sending this message is December the 3rd 2022 time 2:54 p.m.
Measure the broken axle (or take it with you) and go to Farm & Fleet, or most any of the big box stores like Menards, Lowe's or Home Depot. Find the hardware section that sells flat and round metal stock. They should have it.
I love having my little utility cart back in service! Thank you honey!
Thanks for sharing. You have just answered my question.
You can also slow the drill down to get the pilot started. Thanks for this video. I got an idea and I'm going to try it
Aye. Metal and a hot drill drill bit tends to dull the bit. You want to go slow and let the bit scrape the metal. A Drill press is best suited to hold everything still but a hand drill will work... You just need patience. It once took me an hour to drill out three hex nuts from a stainless steel drum and when I was done the bit was still usable... So, it's either spend money on hardware or spend time on the job.
The only reason carts use cheap pneumatic tires is they use much less material saving the maker money. I put solids on my carts and front riding mower wheels immediately and discard the pneumatic trash. First cart I modded was in 1987 and it's still in service with the same wheels despite daily abuse.
I've had mine for 9 and 1/2 years and it just blows me away that it broke I mean it actually snapped from the tire axle from the main actual of the body wow blew me away
This is my exact problem now someway the solid rubber tires have a longer inner center.
File a flat on the rod to drill a hole in it
That's a great tip!
But I still have to attach the wheel to it
My tires are flat also
Darn it it's just replacing an axle n tire... I thought it was going to show how to build a whole lower section for the cart.
I have a hard time with envisioning how to do things the older I get
Put the rod in a vise to drill.
My back axle broke literally broke off from the wheel on my grocery cart where would I find a replacement axle that way also go to the back wheels gate I'm sending this message is December the 3rd 2022 time 2:54 p.m.
Measure the broken axle (or take it with you) and go to Farm & Fleet, or most any of the big box stores like Menards, Lowe's or Home Depot. Find the hardware section that sells flat and round metal stock. They should have it.
Spent more on a 10.00 cart than a good used one costs. Not too smart. You could have used a 2.00 locking collar and never drilled anything.
I should have watched your video first!