How to Build Horse Carts
A horse cart is a great thing to have when you are going to be using your horse as a source of transportation. If you have the knowledge and the ability to build a horse cart, it can be extremely easy for you to build one. You need to know the style of the cart that you would like to build before you start building one.
Figure out the style that you would like to use for your cart. Do some research on the different styles of horse carts to figure out what your preference is.
Check out some of the pictures of the style of the horse cart that you would like. Figure out what all of the measurements are before you start building your horse cart. Know what the maximum weight you are going to need for your cart. You are also going to need to know the measurements of your horse.
Start to make your seat. Purchase some vinyl, foam and 3/4-inch marine plywood. The seat should look like a wooden bench. Use the vinyl and foam to make it more comfortable. Mount the bench to the frame. If you need to know how big to make the seat, take measurements from your office chair.
Decide on a design that you would like to use for the wheels on your cart. Put springs between the frame and the axle to provide suspension. Make sure that the axles are three quarters of an inch in diameter.
Start designing the frame. Use a 1-by-2 steel tube. Attach this tube to the seat under the axle and on top of it. You can do this step by using clamps. Use the tubing to provide a spot to put your feet.
Attach some staves to the sides of the frames so you can hook up the horse when you would like to use this cart.
Grind the tubing so it looks nice and polished.