The Contemporary Tip Cart

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March/April 1987
By Dennis Burkholder 
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Now you can put together the box. The floor supports are 12 inches apart, on edge, and centered on the platform. The sides butt against the ends of the supports. Bond the wooden parts together with adhesive and No. 10 X 1 1/2" flathead screws. Then, while the glue is drying, bolt the angle iron brackets to the front edges, leaving a 3/16" gap behind them to allow the nose gate to slip in.

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Once the adhesive has set, you can bolt the fender assemblies to the box (the wheel axles should be about 18 inches behind the front corners), fasten the handle beneath the rear corners, and attach the leg to the sides. The tailgate is hinged to the rear of the platform and is held at the top with hasps and swag chains. Now's the time, too, to install the brake brackets and calipers, and clamp down the hand levers and cables.

If you've chosen to make flareboards, bend the angle brackets to 45° and bolt them to the panels in paired sets. One other option you may consider is the tool caddy, a removable tray made from leftover plywood and hardboard. This is a simple glue-and-tack project that's detailed in a separate illustration.

Before you take to the fields with your new creation, be sure to protect the wood and hardboard parts with exterior paint or a good outdoor sealant. Paint the bare metal, as well. If you treat your cart with even moderate care, it'll last as long as any quality tool.

Editor's Note: For those who'd prefer to follow step-by-step building instructions, a complete set of detailed plans is available.

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