Building a Better Wheelchair

[TDC57]

Builders log day one:
The project was introduced to the team today with overwhelming support! The RCM Family ROCKS..

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17191


I'm starting this project off with the TDC S0-Cal special “Beach and Snow chair.





This chair is currently on sale everywhere on the net as a PVC Wheelchair. The lowest I found it for was $1,099.00 the most expensive I found it for was $1,345.00.

Let’s see what I can build it for:

Build log day one continued:

I went to Home depot today and purchased everything I think I need to construct the basic chair. I'm missing the seat and wheels (need to find those!) but where moving forward.

The chair will be constructed with ¾” 200 PSI PVC. I’ll provide a full count of all elbows; T’s and total lineal footage used at the end of the build.

Total cost for materials to date: $86.45
Total labor (shopping) 1hr






Proposed Project Features:
• Durable non-corrosive PVC construction
• Stainless steel hardware
• Easily disassembles into 3 pieces for transport (hopfully!) wink..
• Single motion parking brake
• 250lb (weight capacity)
• Anti-tip design (why because we care)
• Adjustable safety belt (I'm using 2”) is that good ???
• 6ft, 8 panel umbrella (don’t get to excited) this is $14.00 Target umbrella
• Spacious storage bag area (you supply your own bag)
• Sliding footrest
• Comfortable cushion seat (IE Target!) $12.00


Benefits:
• 4-wheel design prevents tipping
• Large wheel design for snow and other soft soils


Project Specifications:
• 41” high x 34.5” wide x 41” deep
• Seat Height 25”


That’s all for now I’ll start cutting up things after dinner! I should have it completed by the weekend.. I'm also going to do dye the PVC what color should it be?? I'm thinking HOT RED or Blue ??

(Help!)
I NEED WHEELS and suggestions for the SEAT!.. Any and all help is deeply appreciated!..

Thanks guys..

Shaun.

P.S.
If someone can please give me the dimensions for a child chair I can make one too.