Braun Wagon

The wagon is one of those things that seems iconic to American culture. It is completely normal to see kids hauling their toys in most suburban sidewalks or parents taking their kids to the park aboard one. Interestingly, this is a very American thing and Wagons are unheard of in Brazil! For Christmas then, Jeyson decided to build one and give it to his parents where it would be useful for farm chores and for the grandkids to play with when they are there. Elijah relaxing in the wagon waiting as preparations for cousin Lucas' 1 year old party were underway. Later at the party, all the kids took turn piling into the wagon and going on "hay rides."

Here is Lucas, Elijah's cousin on his first ride! He was a bit nervous at first but was soon loving it!

Welding the frame together. Steering linkage used some aeronautical parts and all aeronautical hardware. Jeyson used Arc welding and oxyacetilene welding on the frame. Also, the wagon is designed so all the wooden sides come off making it a flatbed.

The only affordable wheels were these tall and skinny wheelbarrow wheels and tires. Even so, just the price of the wheels added up to more than the price of a whole wagon in the US! It was still cheaper than if it had been regular american style wagon wheels, which cost 55 US $ Each!

Lucas attempts to pull Elijah with Grandpa's help.