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I replaced mine during covid on my 12'
Because of the retards, couldn't find 2x8, so had to use 2x10, which I could get then.
Soak it with used oil once a year.
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Gonna have to use needle scaler to get some of the rust off the 4x6 frame angle iron before I wire wheel and paint, then boards go on. Wire wheeling is a nasty job.
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Got the inside painted, used wire wheel and needle scaler to get old paint and rust off. I’ll go get boards Monday. Glad that part is done ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/WzHYZv5x/IMG-6394.jpg) screen shot windows 7
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You do nice work, it tells a lot about a man.
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When I built my last 5 x 8 utility trailer my brother was a head of sales at a large lumber supply around here and he got me some 1 1/8" plywood subfloor to put on the deck. Man, that stuff was heavy but it is incredibly strong and has held up amazingly well for many years. I just soaked both sides with a sealing oil and let it go. Looks like you have a lot bigger job than my small trailer but the work looks good.
For my spare tire I found a mount at Harbor Freight that I mounted on the side of the trailer to get it out of the bed of the trailer. Works great and is easy to access if I never need it- knock on wood I never will...
Never underestimate your ability to overestimate your ability.
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You do nice work, it tells a lot about a man. Thank you, should have taken the spares off before I took the boards out.🤓
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When I built my last 5 x 8 utility trailer my brother was a head of sales at a large lumber supply around here and he got me some 1 1/8" plywood subfloor to put on the deck. Man, that stuff was heavy but it is incredibly strong and has held up amazingly well for many years. I just soaked both sides with a sealing oil and let it go. Looks like you have a lot bigger job than my small trailer but the work looks good.
For my spare tire I found a mount at Harbor Freight that I mounted on the side of the trailer to get it out of the bed of the trailer. Works great and is easy to access if I never need it- knock on wood I never will... I’ll make a mount like this for the spares ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/Z5gxvsng/IMG-3433.png) share images
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I’m getting there, making a career out of this it seems. Went with carriage bolts ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/QxQV6Kry/IMG-6758.jpg)
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Looks good... I am doing a couple of trailers here myself. Paint and walnut tumbling media on dry cured wood... ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/sgSYVg7F/20230711-100016.jpg) I used threw bolts at the front (left long to add eyes/cleats).
If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.
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Gonna have to use needle scaler to get some of the rust off the 4x6 frame angle iron before I wire wheel and paint, then boards go on. Wire wheeling is a nasty job. DeWalt wire wheels and used flap disks will take that rust and scale and crud off far better than a needle gun in most instances. The DeWalt wire wheels seem to last a good long bit compared to the others I've used. Another alternative is just open air sandblasting.
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I’m getting there, making a career out of this it seems. Went with carriage bolts A little Dairy Farmin' it don't hurt. All in due time, life don't always gotta be a horse race.
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Gonna have to use needle scaler to get some of the rust off the 4x6 frame angle iron before I wire wheel and paint, then boards go on. Wire wheeling is a nasty job. DeWalt wire wheels and used flap disks will take that rust and scale and crud off far better than a needle gun in most instances. The DeWalt wire wheels seem to last a good long bit compared to the others I've used. Another alternative is just open air sandblasting. Needle scaler is for the corners and places a wire wheel can’t get to, thankful that part is over. Yes, DeWalt wheels are the best. I seem to end up with less stuck in me using theirs.
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Looking good. Nice trailer.
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Looking good. Nice trailer. Thank you, won’t have another trailer that isn’t closed in. You can haul a lot without strapping every little piece, mulch, dirt, etc
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Finally finished the damn thing, couple other projects and a deer lease trip slowed me down some. Coated boards with used hydraulic oil. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/GmdwxhHj/IMG-7194.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/jSsmJgFg/IMG-7195.jpg)
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Made spare mount on top. I was going to put them on the sides, but they stuck out too far. I had spares held down with a piece of 5/8 all thread, but I’ve been worried about that. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/GtwS3qDj/IMG-7197.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/mr1wc7Bp/IMG-7196.jpg)
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"The Church can and should help modern society by tirelessly insisting that the work of women in the home be recognized and respected by all in its irreplaceable value." Apostolic Exhortation On The Family, Pope John Paul II
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Hard work in Texas heat David! I have three that need it right now and I'm not doing it!
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What's amazing is you found that many straight boards.I had to go to McCoy's to find lumber that straight when I changed out trailer boards.Looks great hanco!
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As Bob Hagel would say"You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong."Good words of wisdom...............
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Hard work in Texas heat David! I have three that need it right now and I'm not doing it! It does suck, but the hunting lease I’m on could go to hell any time. The family is suing each other, hopefully get to hunt this season, go get stands, feeders, feeder pens, pig traps, tripods when it’s cool. I had to get it usable in case I have to go get my things now.
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