The chainsaw is very popular among home craftsmen because it is a universal drive for original homemade designs.
Light weight and solid power combined with compact dimensions allow this “lumberjack’s dream” to be combined with an ice auger and a bicycle, a sawmill and a winch.
Interesting homemade products from a chainsaw can be made by anyone who confidently works with welding machine, a grinder, and, if necessary, can stand on a lathe.
In this case, knowledge of the basics of design and drawing will be very useful, since the accuracy of all dimensions and quality of assembly are the main conditions for the normal functioning of a unit driven by a chainsaw.
Without going into technical details, we will consider the most interesting designs using it.
Homemade options
The first thing that comes to mind when you think about what can be done with a chainsaw is its use as a sawmill. Many developers had to split logs onto beams with this tool.
Holding the saw suspended in your hands, it is very difficult to control the accuracy of the entire length of the cut. Therefore, with a log length of three or four meters, it moves far away from the intended line. This problem can be solved quite simply. To do this, the chainsaw is rigidly fixed to a frame, which moves along a guide profile.
In this case, the log lies motionless and is neatly sawn along its entire length without wobbling or oblique seams. If you equip such a mobile carriage with four lifting screws, you can accurately set the thickness of the sawn timber.
A sawmill using a chainsaw will also work on boards without problems, only in this case there will be too much waste, since its cutting chain is several times thicker than the saw of a band sawmill.
Snowmobile
A lightweight homemade snowmobile made from a chainsaw is more complex in design than a sawmill, since here you need to move the gas and clutch to the steering wheel, and also take care of the shock-absorbing suspension of the supporting frame.
In addition, you need to develop it yourself or use ready-made drawings of the caterpillar and correctly transfer torque of sufficient power to it from the motor. Since the chainsaw does not have its own transmission, the clutch on such a snowmobile is fitted with a centrifugal clutch with a serpentine belt and chain.
To increase traction drive shaft caterpillars install a “traction” gear, the diameter of which larger size chainsaw drive sprocket.
There are usually no problems with the steering mechanism, since it is taken from a regular bicycle or scooter and modified so that the central axis moves the rods that turn the skis. The snowmobile engine power must be at least 5 horsepower, so it is better to use a Ural chainsaw for this purpose.
The winter line of homemade vehicles will be complemented by snowmobiles made from a chainsaw, which are structurally simpler than a snowmobile. The propeller imparts the driving force to them. large diameter, which directly rotates the gasoline engine.
A significant limitation for the cross-country ability of such a vehicle is low power chainsaws. Therefore, you can only move on them along flat surface rolled snow, ice of a frozen lake or river. To travel across the fields you will need an engine with a capacity of at least 12 horsepower.
Those home inventors who would like to make a backpack-type helicopter from a chainsaw should know the same thing. Such a machine will require not one, but at least two engines operating in a coordinated mode.
Moped
This vehicle is most often made for the sake of principle rather than practical use. The main driving force of its creator is the desire to test his strength as a mechanic and prove to others the option original use this cutting tool.
The basis for the design is usually my grandfather’s old Druzhba chainsaw and an equally ancient bicycle, with which you can carry out any experiments on converting the frame for mounting the drive.
Power transmission here is carried out through a gear pair by means of bicycle chain, and starting such a homemade project is reminiscent of preparing to cut wood.
Less common are more advanced models, the basis for which is a mountain bike equipped with reliable brakes and shock absorbers. This chainsaw moped is equipped with a gearbox with a gear ratio of 18:1 and a CVT transmission, which allows you to comfortably move on it at the speed of a regular bicycle.
boat motor
This option for using a chainsaw is quite simple, since the task here is to transfer torque from the saw motor to the propeller. A homemade outboard motor does not need to install a transmission. For it you will need to make a reliable adapter on a lathe from the saw drive gear to the propeller shaft. The propeller can be used from a standard outboard motor.
The photo shows an option in which there is a gearbox in front of the propeller that changes the angle of rotation of the shaft by 90 degrees. In more simple models they do without it by mounting the engine on the boat so that the shaft is immersed in the water at a slight angle.
Motor cultivator
It is difficult to make a full-fledged walk-behind tractor from a chainsaw due to lack of power and traction. But many home craftsmen were able to build a lightweight motorized cultivator based on it.
The design of such a machine is very simple: the motor rotates a pair of gears and transmits increased traction force to one drive wheel.
snow blower
The chainsaw motor doesn’t care whether it rotates the cutting chain or the auger mechanism of a snow blower. Here everything depends only on the design abilities of the creator and his ingenuity.
Using a Stihl chainsaw with a power of about 3 kW, you can easily build a good device for clearing an area of loose snow. To simplify the design, some craftsmen refuse to install wheels and use conventional sled runners.
The most important part, which determines how well a homemade snow blower will do its job, is the auger assembly. It is driven by a gear pair and a chain. The blades are made of thick cord rubber, and the intake device is made of galvanized steel sheet.
Frame design
You can fit a plastic snow thrower under the snow thrower. sewer pipe, securing it to the intake body.
The chainsaw asks for the sky
The most daring inventors have long been eyeing the possibility of using a chainsaw as an engine for an aircraft. However, this instrument is not strong enough to master airspace. Therefore, no one has yet succeeded in making a backpack helicopter out of one chainsaw.
Calculations have shown that this requires at least four chainsaws ( general power from 20 hp) of a forced design, which would allow them to increase speed several times and work in a coordinated mode.
Motor drill
This device is useful not only when building a fence or foundation from screw piles, but also during winter fishing, when you have to drill dozens of holes in thick ice.
Since the ice auger operates at low speeds, to adapt the chainsaw motor, it is connected to the auger through a reduction worm gear.
Winch
Motor winch - very useful device, because with its help you can not only easily pull out a stuck car, but also lift a heavy load to a height, pull a boat onto land or move a cut tree.
The power of such a homemade product depends on the power of the chainsaw used, and its pulling force can reach 1500 kg. Such a winch must be equipped with a sling belt, hooks and anchors for attachment to the ground, tree trunk or car.
Power station
The camping power station is assembled on the basis of Ural or Druzhba chainsaws. It consists of a frame, an engine with a gear reducer, a control panel, a generator and connecting electrical cables.
1 – chainsaw 2 – gearbox 3 – cord drive belt 4 – tension bar 5 – generator; 6 — control panel; 7 — clamps; 8 – supporting frame; 9 - saw tooth stop; 10 — nut for fastening the frame to the gearbox; 11 - drive pulley
A good owner will not throw anything away in vain, especially if we're talking about about quality metal. If you understand the nuances of heat treatment of metal, you can do solid forged chain knife, which has served its resource.
This thing looks no worse than the creations of Arab blacksmiths who forged swords from the legendary damask steel.
Homemade products made from the Ural chainsaw indicate its great capabilities. Originally created as a tool for sawing wood, it, in combination with additional attachments produced by the industry, has become multifunctional. However, craftsmen never cease to amaze with their ingenuity, creating new original devices.
Today, industry produces convenient, functional and advanced devices for working with wood. For this reason, still functional Soviet saws became undeservedly forgotten. But as it turned out, new saws cannot be used again, and old ones, on the contrary, open up the possibility of widespread use for other purposes. Most often, Druzhba or Ural brand chainsaws, which were once used to prepare firewood, can be seen in villages. Now savvy minds have adapted the old units for other purposes.
The Ural chainsaw was created on the basis of the Druzhba saw, which for a long time helped lumberjacks cut down trees, and surpassed it in quality and performance. Its main components are a drive with a two-pin or four-pin motor, a cutting bar and a handle. The universal drive allows the saw to be used in various options. An important fact to vary are its design features:
- engine of sufficient power;
- light weight and compactness;
- ability to withstand extreme conditions;
- autonomy.
The clutch eliminates overload and damage to the working parts due to its leak-tight design.
Thanks to these qualities, the chainsaw has found application in the widest spheres of the national economy. Homemade products from a Ural chainsaw can be made both simple and complex. Simple ones include:
- mowers;
- cultivators;
- walk-behind tractors;
- boat engines;
- pumps;
- winches;
- ice axes;
- Bulgarians.
Complex inventions include the following homemade products:
- snowmobiles;
- snow blowers;
- sawmills;
- snowmobile;
- power plants;
- helicopters.
Features of creating homemade products
Converting a gasoline unit with your own hands will require certain knowledge of design and technical drawing. Then the parts manufactured according to the drawings will ensure accurate and high-quality assembly. At home, parts are produced and assembled using lathe, grinder, automatic welding machine.
A cultivator made from a chainsaw does not have enough power to cultivate large areas. But he is quite capable of handling a small personal plot. To convert, you need to transfer the energy of the engine, which turns 2 gears, from one of them to the drive wheel shaft. Such a lightweight motor cultivator is quite feasible for many craftsmen.
The mower obtained by modification is capable of being used for a long time and continuously. This homemade chainsaw is made using simple manipulations by removing the bar along with the chain and drive sprocket. After graduation summer season the structure is restored and used for sawing wood.
It is not profitable for owners of small garden or vegetable plots to buy a walk-behind tractor. Its maintenance and service, the purchase of spare parts, fuels and lubricants require significant additional investments, and often they are not justified. If you have an old chainsaw, you can make a walk-behind tractor out of it. The design principle will be to use a gear system consisting of two sprockets. If power is supplied from the engine shaft to the drive wheel shaft, the working parts of the walk-behind tractor will begin to rotate. Homemade walk-behind tractor from a chainsaw with the built-in drive power will completely provide care for a small area.
In the middle part of our country, winters are usually frosty and snowy. A DIY chainsaw snow blower will help you clear snow. To do this, you need to equip the device with a screw mechanism. The material for the blades must be durable and elastic. Rubber meets these requirements well. The principle of creating a snow blower mechanism is the same as in other devices. The rotational torque from the engine is supplied to the screw. It is convenient to attach a chainsaw snow blower to a sled, and to dump snow you can use a water pipe after making a bend.
So, thanks to the talent and resourcefulness of folk craftsmen, numerous and useful homemade products from Ural chainsaws appeared.
The traditional purpose of a chainsaw is to cut wood material. But users with an inquisitive mindset have found many areas of application for this practical tool. Homemade chainsaws amaze with their diversity, this applies to the forms and functions of tools and mechanisms. Let's take a look at the most common use cases.
Chainsaw functionality
A chainsaw, even without modification, is capable of performing a wide range of tasks. The classic design, complemented by special attachments, will be an excellent helper in the household. After re-equipment, the tool can become:
- snow blower;
- brush cutter;
- pump for pumping water;
- will expand the functions of working with wood and transform into a decanter or gas cutter;
The modification is based on the principle of using a universal drive, which is suitable for many devices. The scope of homemade products is incredibly broad:
- drilling holes and wells;
- metal and stone processing;
- snow removal;
- pumping water;
- movement by land, water and even air.
The operating principle of homemade products is based on the use of engine power: required by the user the device is connected to the output shaft. The reason for the popularity of the chainsaw as a basis for homemade products is the numerous advantages of the tool:
- compact dimensions;
- powerful motor;
- a light weight;
- mobility;
- ability to function in extreme conditions.
The chainsaw is especially valued for the practical ability of the clutch to protect components and other structural elements from overloads and damage. The tightness of the tool allows you to operate homemade products in any position.
Based on a chainsaw, you can make mechanisms that differ in complexity. Group simple homemade products includes:
- ice ax;
- grinder;
- winch;
- pump and boat motor;
- moped and walk-behind tractor.
The following chainsaw-based homemade products are characterized by greater complexity:
- snowmobile and snowmobile;
- snow blower;
- sawmill;
- portable power station;
- compact helicopter.
Important! Each of the new homemade products requires a competent selection of the original chainsaw model. The key selection criterion is engine power.
The most popular brands are Ural, Druzhba and Shtil.
Simple homemade products
First, let's present options for simple homemade products based on a chainsaw engine.
The bearing assembly with the shaft will become the basis of the angle grinder design. A mandrel for cut circles is fixed on one edge. The V-belt drives the driven pulley at the other end. Depending on the brand, a homemade grinder is capable of cutting metal, stone, brick and other building materials.
The chainsaw drive is used to make a winch. The initial engine power determines the tractive effort of the homemade product. Significantly increase performance characteristics device installation will help additional block. Additionally, the mechanism is equipped with hooks, belts, a pull-out block and anchors.
Any craftsman who begins to understand mechanics can master the simple design of a motor cultivator. To make a homemade product, the chainsaw engine will need to be equipped with a transmission system in the form of two gears. This will allow you to transfer driving force motor to the wheel. The working mechanism will begin to move. It will not be possible to plow a vast field with a homemade product, but for processing small area The power of such a mechanism is sufficient.
A homemade chainsaw in the form of a pump for pumping water will be an excellent helper in the household. Among possible areas application mechanism:
- emergency water supply to a site or residential premises;
- watering the garden;
- pumping water from a flooded basement;
- drainage of reservoirs.
Using the same principle, with a few minor nuances, they create a homemade product in the form of a boat motor.
Boat engine
The design of a boat motor is quite primitive, but a homemade one from a chainsaw engine can save money on purchase. The absence of a transmission makes installation easier. To modernize the boat, you will need to ensure the connection between the chainsaw engine and the propeller. An adapter that transmits the torsion function will help complete the task. In order for the homemade design to work properly, mounting the chainsaw engine on the boat provides a slight slope to the water of the propeller shaft.
Comment! Among the main advantages of the homemade product are high power, providing decent speed of movement on the surface of the water, and economical consumption of fuel material. In an hour, a homemade chainsaw consumes 1 liter of gasoline at a speed of 20 km/h.
Motor drill
Before starting to make a motor drill, adjust the motor rotation speed. Maximum performance is not required for safe and comfortable operation. The gearbox, which is connected to the chainsaw engine, will help complete the task. Special attention deserves a fastening system. Safe work homemade work is possible provided that the parts fit tightly together.
Using a motorized drill as an ice ax for winter fishing requires you to take care of a high-quality drill and knives. Cheap parts will not withstand heavy loads and will quickly break. Another area of application is preparing holes for installing screw piles and other stages of excavation work.
The video material demonstrates the operation of a homemade chainsaw.
Scooter
The chainsaw engine is used to create not only various instruments and mechanisms, but also vehicles, where operation is due to the consumption of combustible fuel. One of the options for using a chainsaw is a scooter.
The design is based on a scooter with inflatable wheels and a hand brake system. The chainsaw motor is fixed on the rear platform of the scooter. It is important to make sure that the line of the rear wheel and the motor sprockets coincide.
Adjustment of the energy supply level is provided by a manual accelerator. It is connected to the wires that are responsible for turning the chainsaw engine off and on. If similar system does not function well enough, a special pedal is installed.
Attention! To ensure that driving a vehicle does not cause injury, safety precautions are required. To do this, sprockets, open areas of the motor and other elements of the scooter are covered with fences. This will prevent damage to clothing and traumatic situations.
By analogy with a scooter, a bicycle can become the basis of a homemade chainsaw. In this case, the engine is fixed to the frame. To move, gears are used. On a mountain bike, the gearbox is responsible for controlling the speed.
The video demonstrates the engine capabilities of a miniature moped.
Ideas for novice mechanics
Mechanical skills will help in the manufacture of the following homemade products, where the basis of the design is a chainsaw:
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many ways to use a chainsaw engine to design new tools and mechanisms. The main thing is to adequately assess your knowledge in the field of mechanics. To begin with, it is better to test your strength on simple designs, and if successful, move on to more complex ideas.
At all times there were “Kulibins” who could make something truly innovative and useful out of seemingly ordinary things. If you don’t have any ideas in your head, and the desire to do something with your own hands doesn’t give you rest, then you can start with existing and practice-tested developments. Do-it-yourself chainsaw crafts are perfect for this. Especially for those who are not used to sitting with their hands folded, our editors have prepared a review with detailed photos and video instructions on how and what you can make from an old chainsaw.
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What and how you can make from a chainsaw with your own hands
A chainsaw is a universal unit. The size of the tool is small, but the power of the motor allows it to be used for almost any purpose. The “rotary heart” will feel great when transplanted into an ice ax or any other device where an autonomous drive is needed. Let's take a closer look at some know-how.
How to make a snow blower from a chainsaw
If you have a chainsaw and parts from an old car, then you can start designing. Typically a rotary drive is used to drive the auger. This is a special shaft designed in a special way for collecting snow.
| Illustration | Description of action |
 | As the main shaft we use rods from the front pillars of the VAZ 2110, welded together. |
 | To connect the joints we use this coupling. |
 | These are sheets for welding screw blades. Size: 140×100 mm, traditional thickness: 2 mm. |
 | For the drive, you can adapt a star from the Voskhod motorcycle. The back of the part is welded with a prepared 5 mm metal disc. With a hole made to match the shaft diameter. |
 | This is what the parts looked like before. |
 | Auger blades are made from metal sheet in 2 mm. To do this, a circle is cut out with a diameter of 300 mm on the outside and 220 mm on the inside, and stretched from the star to the blade. |
 | We prepare a frame from the same “two” and load-bearing strips with a radius of 160 mm. |
 | We bend the body from a sheet of 1 mm. We weld with the sidewalls. |
 | This is the screw we ended up with. |
 | The diameter of the hole for the snow ejector is 160 mm. For rotary mechanism You can use a plastic pipe. |
 | But it is better to make the gutter itself from a galvanized sheet of 0.75 mm. |
 | We remove everything unnecessary from the saw, clean it, paint it black. Let's disassemble the saw star. |
 | We clean all the parts, center them, and weld the sprocket from the Java motorcycle. |
 | We place the chainsaw engine on rubber cushions. |
 | We place the frame for mounting the motor on shock absorbers. |
 | We paint the entire structure and do a test run. Everything is working! |
DIY snowmobile made from a chainsaw
To make a homemade snowmobile from a chainsaw, you will need some factory-made parts (for example, a gas cable to the steering wheel) and a children's snowmobile.
| Illustration | Description of action |
 | To create a snowmobile from the Druzhba-4 chainsaw, we will need a children's snowmobile. |
 | To create a caterpillar take 25 polypropylene pipe, cut off 20 cm, cut in half lengthwise. |
 | As a tape for the caterpillar, you can take old tire from a car tire. |
 | In our work we use MNS elevator drive sprockets. |
 | Next, in this way, using screws and prepared plastic pipes Let's create our caterpillar. |
 | We begin to assemble the drum with the shaft. |
 | We attach the plastic stars and the “carpathian” driven by the moped. |
 | We take the tensioner rollers from the Ryazanets potato harvester. |
 | The next stage is to manufacture the track tensioners and the frame itself. |
 | We install the chainsaw on the frame, and now you know how to make a snowmobile from a chainsaw. |
 | We remove the plastic from the snow scooter and modify the frame, attaching the “motor dog”. |
 | The connections are fastened like a rear fork, like on a motorcycle, only without shock absorbers. |
Homemade sawmill from a chainsaw
Craftsmen offer dozens different options, how to “adapt” a chainsaw for. Most often, such structures require welding of the frame to install the “carriage” under the so-called tires. Available tools are used as guides, for example, an ordinary ladder.
The most important thing is to weld the frame tightly, controlling yourself according to the level. A level and solid base will help avoid distortions and vibration during operation. Also consider at what distance and height the chainsaw will be mounted. The longevity of its work depends on this. The carriage is attached too close to work area will lead to clogging of the chain mechanisms and failure of the motor.
If you do not plan to cut large logs, you can do manual option sawmills. More details in this video.
How to make an ice screw from a chainsaw with your own hands - diagrams
The drill is an indispensable thing for those who know how and love to do housework: it is used for construction work, installing supports for the vineyard, and also during winter fishing to prepare holes.
To make an ice screw from a chainsaw with your own hands, you need a diagram and the following devices:
- Chainsaw motor.
- Chainsaw gearbox for drill.
- The drill itself.
- Metal pipe.
- Drill.
The most important thing is to select the correct gearbox for the motor, make necessary calculation compatibility of their characteristics. The chainsaw motor may be too “spirited” for simplified design gearbox
The first thing that is important to do, if you put aside humor and approach the problem seriously, is to determine the dimensions of the drive shaft and select the correct mounting points for the drive gear. It is better to fix it around the perimeter with studs and dowels. This fastening will simplify the process of changing attachments in the future. If you do not have the skills of a turner, then a turner and our diagrams will help you make a special adapter for the drill auger.
DIY boat motor from a chainsaw
Buy finished sample a boat motor can be expensive, but if you have an old motor from a Druzhba chainsaw lying around and you are friends with and, then making such a homemade product will not be difficult.
| Illustration | Description of action |
 | The clutch and tire are removed from the chainsaw. Only the shortened cross remains. |
 | We make a recess on the rod for this cross and install a bearing. |
 | We also install bearings at the bottom; the clamps are taken from a Soviet outboard motor. |
 | From the grinder we take a 250 gearbox, a propeller and a keel. Everything is secured to silicone with additional seals. Transmission lubricant is filled inside. |
 | And the water motor, with a slight movement of the hand, is placed on the base along the guides, and the structure is secured with standard nuts. |
Among the main advantages of the homemade product are high power, providing decent speed of movement on the surface of the water, and economical consumption of fuel material. In an hour, a homemade chainsaw consumes 1 liter of gasoline at a speed of 20 km/h.
How to make a moped from a chainsaw and a bicycle
To make it you will need:
- chainsaw;
- old hand winch;
- a rigid frame on which everything will be installed;
- two sprockets and a durable motorcycle chain to transmit torque from the saw motor to the gearbox.
Options for chainsaw attachments with a winch function: 
If you haven’t yet found a homemade option for yourself, read further in our editorial review of what else you can make from a “Friendship” chainsaw.
How to make a motor drill from a chainsaw with your own hands
Let's consider the option of assembling a chainsaw attachment using a part from a conventional drill.
| Illustration | Description of action |
 | We disassemble the electric drill and dismantle the working gearbox. |
 | We bore the armature from the drill, and from parts of the bushing and head we weld a structure that will transmit rotation to the shaft. |
 | We make the mount for the gearbox from a piece of metal and a pipe. |
 | The structure is fixed to the saw body using two bolts. |
 | This is what it looks like finished design gearbox with bushing. |
 | We insert a drill into the sleeve, it will subsequently transmit torque to the drill. |
It is made using the same principle from a chainsaw, only as additional device a plow is used for it.
DIY petrol cutter from a chainsaw
However, such models will cost significantly more. homemade nozzle, which you can do yourself.
| Illustration | Description of action |
 | We disassemble the electric drill, the main task− remove the sprocket, which will be replaced by a pulley in the future. |
 | We install the pulley, bearing and plate. After this, we install the “original” clutch. |
 | In order to secure the piston at the dead center and facilitate the work of assembling and disassembling the pulley, you can use a regular lace with knots. |
 | Next, install the starter and close the lid; all you have to do is attach the nozzle with the disk. |
A homemade gas cutter is much more powerful than a grinder. It can be used for cutting metal pipes large diameter, as well as their grinding.
Radio-controlled car with a chainsaw engine
If your child really wants a radio-controlled car, but he considers what is sold in the store to be a toy “for girls,” you can try to make a real racing car with a chainsaw engine.
| Illustration | Description of action |
 | We buy a piston like this and assemble the carburetor. |
 | They took a ready-made racing car as a basis. |
 | Our task is to make the drive and exhaust pipe and ensure that no stones or bolts get into the piston. |
The versatility of gasoline chainsaws is proven not only by their multitasking and functionality, but also in abundance useful homemade products, which folk craftsmen learned to make with their own hands. They save money on the purchase of expensive factory devices, for which most people simply do not have the money. But, as they say, the need for invention is acute. Therefore, when talking about chainsaws, many people think not only about logging or pruning orchard, but also winches, ice drills, boat motors, grinders, sawmills, which technically competent craftsmen learned to adapt from everyone’s favorite gasoline tool.
Moving equipment deserves no less attention - bicycles, mopeds, go-karts, ATVs and much more that can be assembled using a chain saw with a gasoline engine. We will talk about how and from what to recreate them and surprise others with an incredible motorized design in this article.
DIY motorbike from a chainsaw
Not every happy owner of a bicycle is delighted with the need to pedal and waste his energy. A motorized bicycle is more convenient and less expensive in terms of power.
Making a bicycle with a chainsaw motor with your own hands is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. For this you will need:
- bike;
- a saw with a gas engine power of at least 2000 W - this indicator will determine whether it can start moving. As practice shows, the engine power is 2 hp. It is enough for a motorbike to reach a speed of up to 40 km/h;
- reservoir for the future fuel tank;
- cable from an old bicycle;
- a handle to allow you to adjust the throttle;
- bolt ties, nuts and other small Consumables for creating fastenings;
- connecting elements for creating a connection between the wheels and the engine.
The process of installing a chainsaw engine on a bicycle is as follows:
- we assemble the drive shaft - remove the rear wheel tire and install a tire with a diameter of up to 2.5 cm. This equipment will help to adjust the engine speed and, like a gearbox, reduce the number of revolutions;
- We use electric welding to weld a stand from the corners - it will help install the engine from the chainsaw;
- alteration of the clutch - you can use a centrifugal one from a factory saw, connecting it to the wheel;
- we adapt the gas tank - it can be located next to the engine, or on the frame;
- we attach the wire from the engine ignition system to one of the bicycle handles;
- attach a cable from the carburetor to the gas handle so that throttle control is simple and quick;
- We equip the motorbike with protective equipment: mirrors, a flashlight, and proceed to testing homemade bicycle from a chainsaw.
As you can see, installing a chainsaw motor on a bicycle is not so difficult.
How to make a moped from a chainsaw?
The youth dream of most of our fellow citizens was and remains a moped. It develops a higher speed and has a structure that is more advanced than the motorbike described above. Buying a ready-made moped is not a cheap pleasure. We will tell you how to make it from scrap materials.
For this you will need:
- a motor from a working, powerful saw (in our version, this is the “Friendship” model);
- 2 wheels from an old bicycle;
- pipe with a diameter of 2 cm (metal);
- cable;
- bicycle sprockets; as well as forks;
- old spare parts from a motorcycle - a ready-made fuel tank, a headlight, and, if desired, a seat, although this can also be made with your own hands;
- steering part;
- gas lever.
The process of creating a moped looks like this:
- we cook the frame to which we connect the wheels from the bicycle, forks, as well as a gas tank and a lantern;
- we adapt the motor - the composition of the installation will depend on the configuration of the frame;
- screw on the gas tank and battery;
- we check again installed elements didn't hang out;
- We make a chain drive - it will allow the wheels to receive the torque of the motor and move. You can use a belt instead of a chain pulley. But we must not forget that its wear will be noticeably higher;
- we set up the ignition system - we connect the battery and brake lever to it;
- adjust the exhaust pipe.
The assembly process is complete: you can start testing the moped.
Do-it-yourself chainsaw go-kart: step-by-step assembly
Karting is a modern vehicle that can cover a significant distance in a short period of time. An exclusive kart is the dream of every car enthusiast. You don’t have to race with it: you can easily drive it on rough terrain, on rural roads, and in general anywhere where a larger car cannot pass.
Among possible options equipment, homemade go-karts made from chainsaws have gained enormous popularity - no less powerful and productive than their serial counterparts. Let's look at it step by step.
Preparatory stage
It begins with detailed drawings and design. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the finished drawing, which will save time on design;
Suggested dimensions Suitable for a person of average height. For teenagers and tall people the design must be adjusted to their individual parameters. For teenagers, you can use a different scheme presented below.
Collecting the design base
This is a chassis, the manufacture of which will require:
- square pipes (up to 10 m);
- steel pipes;
- thick steel plate;
- equipment for blocking the bottom;
- armchairs.
The process looks like this:
- The pipes are cut according to the proposed scheme and welded using electric welding.
- This is what should happen after welding;
- the front axle is equipped with plugs;
- the rear axle is aggregated - it is welded to the frame itself in such a way that its rotation is ensured;
- the bottom is cut out of metal or durable wood according to the drawing and fitted to the frame;
- seat - in this case, you don’t have to mess around and take a ready-made one from an old kart or car.
Karting equipment with motor
- remove the motor from the chainsaw;
- We make a base for the motor - from a steel plate and a corner. Its pulley must coincide with the last frame structure;
- screw the pulley;
- we take 2 metal rods, which we bend at a right angle - this will be the kart steering wheel drive;
- adjusting the brakes - it is desirable that the braking applies to all 4 wheels. Don’t forget about the brake pedal: pressing the brake with your hands will be very inconvenient;
- we equip the go-kart with wheels – small-diameter wheels from an old racing car will do;
- we set up the ignition - connect it to the throttle valve and the gas handle;
- reliability control, assembly and testing of the finished unit.
Karting is a luxury for ordinary person, but with the help of improvised means you can create a budget version of it - a go-kart with a chainsaw engine.
An equally famous homemade product that the domestic “Kulibins” learned to make. To recreate it we will need:
- a scooter designed to support the weight of the person who will operate it. It is desirable that it initially have a manual braking system. The pneumatic wheelbase of the scooter must be durable;
- a chainsaw from which the engine is removed - medium and high-power models are suitable.
The process of assembling a scooter looks simplified compared to previous homemade products:
- First, remove the motor base and secure it to the back of the scooter frame. Make sure that the motor and wheel sprockets match;
- we attach a manual accelerator with ignition of the chain saw - this way the operator can control the moving process;
- If necessary, the scooter is equipped with a brake pedal, but in most cases, the lever for manual control of the scooter is enough for its full operation.
- testing a scooter made from a chainsaw - if it is working properly, the new motorized device is ready and can be used.
Homemade children's ATV from a chainsaw
The last homemade product that we will look at will be dedicated to ATVs. Essentially, to assemble an ATV you need similar materials, as for a go-kart or tricycle:
- engine from an old powerful and working chainsaw;
- gearbox – increases engine thrust and takes over its operating speed;
- ATV frame – it should be stronger and more stable;
- the driver's seat is good if you have an old moped seat: a teenager will be more comfortable in it than in a bulky car seat;
- wheels with rough tread, diameter of at least 34-35 cm each. This will improve the cross-country ability of the ATV and make it similar to an SUV.
If desired, the prefabricated structure of the ATV can be improved to perfection with shock absorbers: the maneuverability of the ATV will increase, and the operating stroke will become smoother.
Homemade vehicles are cheap, but not always reliable. They can only be used in strict compliance with all safety regulations.
