Add caster wheels to your DIY fence tubing structure. This set of 4 brackets and clamps are printed with fiberglass reinforced PET, which is super strong and heat/cold resistant compared to common materials. This is enough to build 1 (one) cart with 4 (four) wheels.
Required Hardware -
1/4-20 × 2.5” Long Hex bolts Qty: 16
1/4-20 × 2.0” Long Hex bolts Qty: 24
Flat Washers, lock washers, and nuts for 1/4-20 hardware Qty: 40 each
You can typically find buy-by-weight or bulk-bags of grade 2 zinc plated hardware at Farm and Fleet, Lowes, Menards, ACE, and other major hardware stores for very cheap.
Fence tubing link reference - https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/fencing/chain-link-fencing/1-5-8-black-16-gauge-chain-link-fence-line-post/1715313b/p-1444424044534-c-5742.htm
4” Caster Wheels from Amazon - https://amzn.to/45Wth6v
T brackets from Amazon - https://amzn.to/4sRI9Nh
— Tips for building your carts—-
Buy yourself a cheap tube / pipe cutter from the plumbing section to cut your tubes with no mess. Avoid using a hacksaw or other messy cutting method this way! I recommend using self-tapping screws through the T-brackets to add extra reinforcement, as well as prevent tube rotation for when you clamp fixtures to the tubing. Don’t over-tighten these printed brackets, as to not add excess strain on the parts. These will last a long time if you treat your gear right! I have original prints on my carts made of PETG, which is MUCH weaker and more brittle, as well as not fiber-reinforced and I have yet to break one! I also recommend using some of my corner brackets also available on my site to add triangles to your structure and reinforce the T-joints to help bear the weight of your fixtures. Lastly, don’t be silly with the size of your structures, and don’t plan on flying / hanging these, as they are not rated professional trussing structures. Remember that this is DIY, and know the limits of your setup. Happy building!
Add caster wheels to your DIY fence tubing structure. This set of 4 brackets and clamps are printed with fiberglass reinforced PET, which is super strong and heat/cold resistant compared to common materials. This is enough to build 1 (one) cart with 4 (four) wheels.
Required Hardware -
1/4-20 × 2.5” Long Hex bolts Qty: 16
1/4-20 × 2.0” Long Hex bolts Qty: 24
Flat Washers, lock washers, and nuts for 1/4-20 hardware Qty: 40 each
You can typically find buy-by-weight or bulk-bags of grade 2 zinc plated hardware at Farm and Fleet, Lowes, Menards, ACE, and other major hardware stores for very cheap.
Fence tubing link reference - https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/fencing/chain-link-fencing/1-5-8-black-16-gauge-chain-link-fence-line-post/1715313b/p-1444424044534-c-5742.htm
4” Caster Wheels from Amazon - https://amzn.to/45Wth6v
T brackets from Amazon - https://amzn.to/4sRI9Nh
— Tips for building your carts—-
Buy yourself a cheap tube / pipe cutter from the plumbing section to cut your tubes with no mess. Avoid using a hacksaw or other messy cutting method this way! I recommend using self-tapping screws through the T-brackets to add extra reinforcement, as well as prevent tube rotation for when you clamp fixtures to the tubing. Don’t over-tighten these printed brackets, as to not add excess strain on the parts. These will last a long time if you treat your gear right! I have original prints on my carts made of PETG, which is MUCH weaker and more brittle, as well as not fiber-reinforced and I have yet to break one! I also recommend using some of my corner brackets also available on my site to add triangles to your structure and reinforce the T-joints to help bear the weight of your fixtures. Lastly, don’t be silly with the size of your structures, and don’t plan on flying / hanging these, as they are not rated professional trussing structures. Remember that this is DIY, and know the limits of your setup. Happy building!
