I have this on my list of future projects so I'd really appreciate
this conversation to remain on the list if possible. I bought one
of the books on trailer design from Northern Tool which appears to
cover the basics so it would be very valuable to me to watch the
process from the comfort of my keyboard.
My practical side says a trailer should be made of steel, but I'd
love to see one made of aluminum.
Steve Shipley
Seattle, WA
Richard Boyce wrote:
>
> I have not built any from any of"Buy the plans for 29.95" sources but I have
> built quite a few trailers. tandem axle car haulers, specific race car
> trailers, utility trailers etc. etc. etc. Your most major expense will be
> the axles, springs, hubs, bearings and assorted hardware. If you would like
> to contact me off list I would be glad to help you design one that will fit
> your needs or answer any of your questions. No charge of course. The same
> offer goes out to any one else that may be interested.
> rboyce90@hotmail.com Trailers are a very good welding project for the home
> craftsman.BTW I have been fabricating and welding for over 30 yrs-glad to
> answer anyones questions
> Richard
>
> >From: "Kendall F Jones" <mrjones2@ix.netcom.com>
> >Reply-To: "Kendall F Jones" <mrjones2@ix.netcom.com>
> >To: <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Build it yourself Car Trailer
> >Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:20:17 -0500
> >
> >Has anyone put together one of those "Buy the plans for $29.95" Car
> >trailers? I've been looking to get a double axle trailer, thinking I could
> >make one cheaper than a used one (I'm cheap)... Got the space, got the
> >tools....
> >
> >Any comments on actual costs, preferred dealers (for trailer hardware)
> >would
> >be appreciated. I've looked on the internet (briefly) and found half a
> >dozen plan vendors (but no free plans!, harumph)
> >
> >thanks
> >Kendall
>
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