Making a Bicycle Trailer
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
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I (finally) built a super awesome bicycle trailer.
I'm very happy with this trailer design; it's strong, light and very cheap to make!
I used red cedar and Guanacaste but you can use any wood for the whole trailer as long as you put on adequate protection, for example - mahogany would be nice (but it's heavier).
Some woods are more rot resistant than the others but common pine (widely available) should serve you just fine.
Avoid knots and cross wood grain!
The trailer dimensions: base 70x70cm (square) and the box is L70 W45 H40.
For the base use 2 cm thick material and for the box you can go as thin as you want to (mine is 1 cm thick material).
Check out the Instructable on the trailer:
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Make yours and share it to my facebook page:
/ woodworkingandrea
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Me encanto! Wow! Loved the aztec design and metal work. I love functional projects!
TheCraftyGemini Gracias, ya lo uso casi 2 años y me encanta! Thank you Vanessa!
This was a great project Andrea! So useful.
Darbin Orvar Thank you Linn!
This is great Andrea. I want to make a bike trailer to haul my kids 2 bikes.
frank howarth Thank you Frank! Just modify the size to your need and Voila! It's really easy to maneuver and haul it, makes almost no effort with this trailer and attachment system. The biggest load I've hauled was over 220lbs.
+frank howarth you need to do this, frank! This would be a cool project!
lego getriebe I would love to see his take on the project and video!
This is a great trailer. The Aztec painting was a great addition to it also.
***** Thank you very much Alain! I really like the Aztec pattern on it!
This is a great Bicycle Trailer, Andrea!!!
Fabian's Tiny Workshop Thnak you very much, Fabian!
To Cool! Love this and the bike fits this perfectly! :)
Chris
Chris Pine Thank you Chris, they indeed make a perfect and very useful pair!
Nice! I like how you made the brackets that hold the wheels!
It was some job without the vice and proper tools, but I've made it and was very happy that they worked great!
Another very inventive project Andrea, great video my friend.
Take care
Mike
Mike Waldt Thank you very much Mike! Take care, too!
Lovely Andrea! Nice video as well.
***** Thank you Tyler!
Nice work.
Nice work! Definitely going on the must build list.
Hugh Scott Thank you! When you build it share your work on my FB page: facebook.com/woodworkingandrea
This is a well done video. Where are you located? I would love to put it on my web site to show others because this is the future and you make it loo easy even though you look like a pretty good handyman. Les the Handyman. Please make sure to mention to people that the wood needs to be dry. In Europe. iWantTOwork.ca
Leslie B Thank you, read ''about'' on my channel page.
Wood should always be dry, for any finished product (some exceptions in carving).
You can put/share my content anywhere, please mention my name and link(s) to my videos and channel.
Cheers!
good brother later I congratulate you on your idea wooden cart for cycling is practical and easy to make according to the clear video not like the original jejejeje, I really liked the shot is simple and versatile at the time of rotation with the cart, from Venezuela .Note: I do not speak groin but was very self-paced video which can be understood. grace for your input ... tube to use google translator word sorry if you do not understand jejejej
+Richard Edwins Garcia Rivas Hola Richard! Me puedes escribir en español! Gracias por tus palabras! Saludos desde Mexico
Muy buen trailer Andrea! ¿Qué maderas utilizaste? ¿Se pueden descargar los planos de algún sitio? Gracias por los videos!
+Enrique Caruso Hola Enrique, visita aqui para mas info: www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Bike-Trailer/
Looks nice but...... sooooooo much work though. I would have just bought a trailer from Walmart or something.
It is not much work and doing it yourself you'll save a lot money and make it much stronger and better.
I'm not sure if walmart version can carry safely anything more than a baby's weight.
So cute! And I think you have the best workspace... such pretty outdoor area.
Slowvannah Farms Thank you...it is really nice space, but I'd rather have a dedicated workshop.
Nice built ! Like the extra time you take to paint the pattern. You always add artistic touch to the projects.
havenisse2009 Thank you! I didn't want the box to be boring :)
Cool ptoject, I like the aztec pattern!
Scrap wood City Thanks SWC!
I made a trailer lick yours you got a good idea that I watch a lot of video then I fond yours and it was great I have Ben dumpster diving so I jest got time in mine I jest want for 3mils and it work good thanks for the idea
+Robert Greene Thank you Robert, I hope it serves you well like mine does 3 years now!
Hello, I really like your trailler it is nicely built. What are the measurements of the trailer? I want to to make one as big as yours.
+oujdiamaroc15 Hi, thank you for your comment. It is 70x70 in base and 40 high (without wheel height)
gosh i love your idea for attatching never seen a more flexible solution i got to check where i can get strong enopugh steal to try and make them really really love your outcome
+toby baconator Thank you Toby!
I wanna make this but could you please make the videos go slower?
+Chiquis Saucedog You can always click on the wheel on the video and change speed of the video, also when needed you can push pause button. I recommend that you watch the video few times to get the idea of construction better. Also in the description of the video you can find the link to the Instructables I made so this might be helpful as well. I will consider your comment about making slower videos. Thank you for watching and for your input. Cheers!
awesome! widely angles for movement. greetings from Brazil
+Sidnei Medeiros Vicente Obrigado Sidnei!
I love the way you made your own metal parts. Could you please tell me what gauge metal you used?
+Marc Vise Thanks Marc, I used 2mm steel I found from offcuts at a construction site, I recommend 3mm if you can find.
I'd like more information on the metal hardware.. is that a hinge that you fashioned for the trailer to bicycle attachment?
I made all the metal pieces and adapted them to my bike but they should fit any bike.
The problem is that I never took the measures and I don't remember them anymore.
Super cool trailer and I love the video. Thanks.
omgiash Thanks for watching!
Rollin on dubs haha, great build man, looks awesome!
Lane Bros WoodShop Thanks Matt!
Good idea and great build Andrea! Since this is your second one, you can double the trailers and have a short bike train. Thanks for sharing.
MRrwmac Ha! That would be a great idea. Thank you!
Muito legal. Gostei da decoração Asteca, ficou lindo. Vou fazer uma versão para minha moto, para trazer compras e resgatar madeiras em caçambas. ;-)
Edson Oseas Esta muy util y lindo. Obrigado Edson!
This is great for kids to ride in the back!
Heavyboxes Definitely! Thanks for watching!
Como siempre me quedo feliz de ver tus vídeos porque haces un excelente trabajo.
Habeses miro tus vídeos hasta 3 veces y te felicito por tu gran dedicación y muchas gracias por compartir estos vídeos en UA-cam
CH Wood Works Muchas gracias a Usted por su apoyo y buena vibra. Saludos desde Mexico!
Congratulations, really nice video.
+Fernando Perea Thank you
How many KG? What is the weight?
Thanks and sorry for my level in English.
10-12kgs. It can carry up to 120kgs (once I put around 170kgs but it was too much) but realistic hauling is up to 70kgs.
WOW Impressive, thanks.
Are you crazy!? RED bike WITH checker pattern? You're gonna get a krumpin'! Nice trailer. I like how you mounted the wheels, Evil sun.
i think its a great idea but it is possible if you give me the measurements of the iron work the one which is attached to the bicycle and tell me what size of bolt and screws you used thanks very much your the best
Omar Madkour Madkour and the thickness of the metal please
Omar Madkour Madkour The steel thickness is at least 1,5 mm. Bolts and screws are determined on site. Depends on which thickness/width material you are using. Don't go less than 20 mm thickness and at least 60 mm of width.
Good job !!!
nice! i like the tribal design,that must have took a while! also i like how u made the trailor hitch .. i noticed a cordless dewalt jig saw?? how do u like it??
Joe Walters Thank you Aztec pattern took about 4 hours to finish, my lovely wife did that!
DW cordless is amazing jig saw, I love it and use it a lot! I highly recommend it! If you get it, buy it with two battery pack. That way you never stop working.
Something like this would have been awesome when I was younger and the bike was my main form of transportation. Really nice build.
Make Crazydays It can still be used for short distances or just for fun :)
You are a bad ass my friend. Good Job.
+Dameyon Beaman You're bad ass subscriber! Thanks Dameyon!
how do you attach the wheels to the trailer ?
+mangreat71 Can you rewrite your question, I’m not sure I understand you.
Great build Andrea! Also excellent choice on that Brooks saddle. I've got one myself, and absolutely love it!
Braxton Wirthlin Thank you! It is Brooks, so probably one of the best, definitely comfortable.
well done love it
+Professorvapes Thank you Professor :)
you are very welcome
Super simple, I was wondering how could this base frame be adapted as a cycle car?
Awesome bicycle cart. I am going to build a pull cart. I go to farmers markets and need to take my canopy and my merchandise to the site. My vehicle has to be on the other side of the park. So a pull cart is going to be perfect
Great project!
McGinn's WoodShop Thank you!!
The use of the screws is crazy! But it works!.
Very good job and the design is beautifull. How did you do the proyection of the tribal design?
Thanks for share this ideas.
+Piter P I have the projector, then I found the image I liked and projected it onto the box. I traced it with sharpie.
Great looking bike trailer Andrea!!!
Saw Dust Maker Thank you!
I need something like this... I have some bike frames laying in my shed rotting away, if anything lol. I'll go and see some ideas on that. Anyway, nice trailer.
+marchlander1 If you know how to and have a welding machine you can make the steel frame (or aluminum).
Thanks for watching!
Awesome. I love the paint design. Very cool. Nice metal work as well.
CMR Woodworks | Chris McDowell Thank you Chris, I hope your fingers have healed!
Fingers are good! You can hardly tell anything happened, actually, although they still feel a little numb.
That's great to hear!
excellent video, Cheers =D
+640 Motel Thanks! Cheers
For some reason the speeding up parts made me cringe, couldn't stop think about a finger being chopped off lol
Gostei cara,you is genio.Sou apaixonado por esse tpo de criatividade.se eu pudesse ter uma bike dessas pra mim vender açaí seria top.Parabéns pelo teu trabalho.sou BRASILIAN
Muchas gracias Iranei!
Aqui esta la version en español (todavia no aprendo brasileño/portuges):
ua-cam.com/video/5OQLjPanT1U/v-deo.html
Un saludo!
Here is a fallow up. If you need a set of rims and tires that will go on a ¾ axel here is a source
www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_tires-wheels+spoked-wheels+pneumatic-spoked-wheels
I am impressed with the skills you have with the very few tools you are using.you will become a Master,believe me.God Bless.
ilililhy1 Thank you very much! Take care
well designed and built!! I like the using of scrap metal etc. to make parts. I also like doing this kind of construction
+Tony Puddicombe Thank you Tony!
You are very talented. It's amazing who you did this and it looks great. Thanks for the video. I would love to do a project like this if I had the oppurtunity. Keep up the 👍 work.
Thank you Ana for the kind words, I appreciate your support!
Eh, it was OK... Although you spend a lot of time on it I see :((((
You need Safety Reflector Tape in the back for night time :)
The painting took some time, but overall it was a quick build.
I added the LED lights on the back later.
That is really slick. Its giving me some thoughts when I will build a trailer for my trike.
+its Me Thank you, Sir! I hope you do build one and see for yourself how useful this thing is!
This is the most interesting, fun and clever design I've seen on the internet. Thanks for sharing. My little daughter will open her eyes of cheer when I tell her to go for a ride on this bike trailer.
+Carlos Enrique Zegarra Ayesta Thank you very much Carlos! Make sure if she goes into it to wear a helmet! Un abrazo!
Beautiful craftsmanship. Impressive it make it all from scratch.
Thank you, Sir!
GENIAL GENIAL GENIAL!!!!!!!
+Alejandro Sosa gracias :)
Great video! That looked like a lot of work, especially making the metal parts. I thought for sure you had spend more than two days on it. I always use two nuts tightened to each other. That way I don't have to worry at all about things coming loose.
aqwood Thank you! You're right, metal working took a lot of time, but it's the most vital part of the trailer (with the frame). It took me about 10 hrs to finish the trailer (not including lacquer drying time and Barbara's paint job,).
Very, Very Nice! The way You made it and the way that the trailer turns with the bike is fantastic. Great job and Thank You for the video
Thank you for watching Phillip! Cheers
great job! I enjoy seeing someone build with ingenuity like you have. if you don't have the right parts, make them.
+rcredmon Thank you!
Very useful and I like how you make everything from scratch
Andy Anderson Thank you Andy!
Hola, Como se llamará en español el aparato que utilizas en el 1:04 minutos para unir las tablas? saludos!!
+Alejandro Sosa Kreg Jig. Puedes hacer caja sin ese. Saludos
+Alejandro Sosa Los agujeros se llaman "pocket holes" agujeros de bolsillo.
El artefacto es un "pocket hole jig" la marca es"kreg" lo puedes encontrar por amazon. Es muy util.
GRACIAS POR LA INFORMACIÓN Piter P Andrea Arzensek
God bless Texas! ;-) Nice job and nice video.
Great job man. I love the red square pattern on the bike :)
Couldnt you use door hindges in some places?
ot0m0t0 Thanks! Yes! Hinges could be used for the moving parts! Great Scott!
THAT'S BADASS! I'm "stealing" this idea
+deltafour1212 Thanks! Please do!
I love this Video, it's so good.
Hello from Brasil. How much you paid for the "Kreg-Jig". Here in Brasil its about 400 U$ (1200 Reais). It is a very helpful tool.
Ted Bay Holly Molly 400,00 USD???!!! Talk about rip-off in Latin countries! It is a great tool for certain kind of joinery and very fast, too. I paid mine around 160 dollars but that was a rip-off too....in Mexico they say ''ni modo'' which translates to: There is nothing you can do about it! Cheers Ted!
+Andrea Arzensek
Thank you very much.
This is great. Thanks for the instructions. Little on the heavy side though.
Thank you. The wood is relatively heavy, but that was what I had on hand.
You can make it lighter with aluminium construction and a plastic box.
No charm then...
Andrea you really did a great job on the trailer it looks great,and of course Barbara always does a beautiful job on her artwork,thanks for sharing,all the best
Ron Sanford Thank you for being great follower and subscriber, Ron!
beautiful trailer made from sratch, and the connection bracket just great..
Thanks, now I need to make one here in Croatia for my new bike :)
Super cool!!!! really good craftsman work Andrea!!!!!
Thank you! You're the MAN!
I like how you fabricated the metal from what you had available. :)
Lasivian Leandros Thanks, I saw steel beam cutoffs on the construction site and asked if I can buy few pieces. Luis said, take them for free, and I said ''Muchas gracias, Luis'' :)
Awesome build.
Jared S Awesome subscriber :)
Nice project and great little trailer, I also love the metal hardware you made :-D
woodturningjohn Thank you, I actually don't enjoy working with steel, but here it was necessary for the strength!
Wow! Great job!
Thanks :)
cool, thanks!
Gracias Ignacio!
this is awesome!
+Catherine Small Thank you Catherine!
:) awawaw
Tania Morales awiwi :)
dobrý video spíš dobry nápad ale určitě mínus za technologické zpracování protože použit kreg na spárovku (laťovku) je zbytečný a par maličkostí se najde určitě ale jak říkám nápad a konečná práce je dobrá
Hvala!
That was great. I would love to build one. Thank you for sharing.
bransonhauntedhills I hope you do! Thank you!
I love Texas!
Yeeeehaaaaw!
Great video work! Really appreciate the well cut footage.
Thank you for your comment Thomas, cheers!
Nice.... I went with pine boards for my trailer build but I regret it, it’s so heavy... 33 lbs! I used the frame of an old Bell child carrier... I should’ve went with cedar... :( I believe it is much lighter...
It is lighter than pine but not by much. Mine was about 13 kg. The lightest while being cheap would be aluminum for the base and something light for the box like fiberglass or even paulownia wood. But that would beat the purpose of making it out of wood and basic metal pieces.
Greetings from Croatia
Exelente amigo saludos DESDE México!
gracias Andy, saludos desde Croacia!
A brilliantly simple design, great work!
isegrim1978 Thank you very much!
Cool project
Rami Alahmar Thanks Rami
cool project!I love the design on the box!
BCdesign Thank you, it's Aztec :)
Nice , it goes well with your bicycle. Also like the real "table" saw.
Thank you Phil, I just got new one now in Croatia, soon I'll post new videos!!
It may sound weird, though I made a seat post-mounted bicycle cart using a trashcan tote/cart ...it really didn't require any lengthy sophistication, except for a few mods here & there, and I figured if it can haul 2 full-weighted trashcans ...then not only can it haul one's gear successfully, though depending on the size of the rider, it can also act as a sleeper/camper for the rider as-well ;)
Everything can be made, the design comes from head. Cheers!
good design
josue mejias Thanks!
Great project..
really well done!, how heavy is?. thanks!
probably around 30lbs, cheers!
Very nice
Thanks Clay!
real nice work
thanks Frank!
the way the trailer was made and how the wheels are attached is the same way I did for my bicycle camper's rear frame, great job!
+TomCat Xsl Thank you Tom!
you're very welcome Andrea! :))
Fantastic
Thank you! Cheers!
Top notch! The license plate is an excellent touch.
Thanks Jeremy! It gives it that final touch :)