Homemade forklift (Part 1)

Homemade forklift (Part 1)

I have stopped looking at most replies for a long time. I used to be upset by all the haters! I can't figure them out and have come to realize that all they can do is discourage my son.

I have taught my son to use my tools safely. He asked if he could try to build something while I was gone for the weekend and my wife was home. He did this 100% on his own and way before he even had a cellphone or access to the internet. He was in 6th grade. I wouldn't have cared if it didn't even get off the ground! He was using his imagination, creativity, and engineering skills before he even knew what engineering was!

He was not happy with the results and asked me if I had any ideas how he could make it better. I gave him a couple thoughts I had (yes, I know I am not an engineer)and he ran with it and improved it for his second attempt. See part 2.

Unfortunately he then tried to use it to lift some heavy logs in the woods and broke it.
Then he wanted me to buy a welder so he could make it even stronger. I wish I could afford one because there are so many things that he could try and I would like to learn to use it with him!

Thanks for all the positive comments over the years from everyone!