Had some time on my hands, so I made a "crutch" to help me get my kickboat around. I've only used it in the driveway, but it seems to work fine. The whole project, including wheels, only cost about $30 or $35. I ran hollow metal tube inside the pvc for support and to mount the wheels. I had to drill 2 small holes in the footrests, but I don't think it will be a problem. The crutch releases below the footrests via quick release pins. (The yellow screwdrivers were just to test it until I get 2 more pins tomorrow). All you have to do is attach the crutch to the footrests (with pins), lift up the back, and push it. I might even try and add a third wheel a little farther back on a swivel?




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Very cool. *thumbs up* ;-)

I like the simple design, can you give me some more detail as far as where you got the wheels and metal tubes? Is that 1/2"PVC? I'd like to make one for myself, thanks.
Dave M.

Dave, give me a little time (I'm at work) and I'll make a list of what I used and put up a couple of pics too. I got the wheels from harbor freight. In their clearance section online for $4.99 each. They still have some I just looked.

Thanks Jake, I just ordered the wheels and I'll be looking out for your next post.
DM.

Here ya go Dave. If you need more let me know.

(2) 3/4" X 1/2" PVC "T"

(2) 1/2" X 1/2" PVC "T"

(2) Quick Release Pins

(2) Clevis Pins w/ 1/4" washer on head side

(4) 1/2" Washers (for wheels)

(2) Cotter Pins

Approx. 72" of 1/4" Round Steel

Approx. 64" of 1/2" PVC


Place 3/4" "T" on foot rests. Drill 5/16" hole. Place clevis pin thru with a 1/4" washer at the head. Cut 2 pcs. pvc to the length you want. I used about 24" ea. Place inside "T" that is already attached. Drill hole thru "T" and pvc. Place quick release pin. Cut 2 pcs. of steel appr. 1/2" shorter then pvc. Place 1 ea. inside pvc. Attach 1/2" "T" with pvc glue. Cut 1 pc. pvc to fit between "T's". Glue if desired. Drill 1/8" hole in end of steel 1/4" from end. Put in cotter pin. Put on (1) 1/2" washer. Put on wheel. Put on (1) 1/2" washer. Place steel bar thru pvc. Put on (1) 1/2" washer. Put on wheel #2. Put on (1) 1/2" washer. (last one) Now mark to drill final 1/8" hole in steel bar for last cotter pin. Drill hole. Put in cotter pin.

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Dave, sorry, that's 1/2" round steel.......Not 1/4" Hope you get this in time.

Jake, thanks alot for the detailed info, I appreciate the time and effort you put in. As soon as I recieve the wheels I can start putting it together. FISH ON!
DM