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    How trailers are made.

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    3 hours ago, jeffb5.8 said:

    Correct the axle is Gal, which from new I painted in Galmet to add protection

    Trailer is full Alloy and i use the scotch brite just to clean it up when it goes a little tarnished and when the seaweed is heavy at Shoal bay as it sticks to everything.

     

     

    Give silicon spray a try.

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    How trailers are made.

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    9 hours ago, frankS said:

    The winch post , although the actual post looks sturdy enough the tiny little bit of bracing is pathetic and what the winch itself is sitting on is less than ideal, the roller supports for the winch, which you pull the boat tight against , just 2 skinny long pieces of flat metal will bend with just a slight touch to the side.

    If you were to drive the boat on and bump that roller with any sort of force, ( which is not hard to do ) it will bend.

    Your friend should have this section of the trailer re-enforced before it causes him hassles. 

    Frank

    Agree.Play dough looks stronger.I'm talking solely about cross members being removable.If you get water up to the top of the winch post you know you've definaetly backed in too far.😂

    8 hours ago, jeffb5.8 said:

    I have Blue Skids and centre rollers and if the ramp has a good slope then i cannot undo the safety or strap until I'm ready to launch and then its just a gentle push and away it slides.

    Pretty sure my trailer had a bolt on rear cross member, will have to stick my head under again, being alloy I just use a scotch brite pad once every now and then to clean the salt off the under side, but never had a issue, the axle is the worst part.

    Also i hate that mine has holes drill in the cross members top and bottom, why not sealed tubes, its hard to wash out properly since the ends are sealed. 

     

    All trailers should have cross member drainage holes sealed and side rail ends plugged after galvanizing. But the manufacturers know that you won't be returning for a new trailer for years to come.

    1 hour ago, frankS said:

    Most Gal places refuse to do 2nd hand trailers as there is too much risk with Warranty work, people take rusted out trailers in and expect them to be in new condition once they are galled.

    Trailers rust from the inside out, as most on here would know.

    Yes should be plugged maybe with rubber grummet so that water does not get inside the metal.

    C channel is becoming more popular these days for good reason.

    Frank

    Agree.Plugged drainage holes and side rail ends is the go on all new trailers.Don't hold your breath waiting for it to happen.

    1 hour ago, noelm said:

    I think the cross members were steel?

    I thought just the axle was Gal.

    Maybe he can clarify.

    A better option for him cleaning the underside with scotchbrite every now and then would be the mrs doing it.😂

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    How trailers are made.

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    Posted · Edited by Fab1

    5 hours ago, noelm said:

    There has to be holes for galvanising.

    He mentioned it's alloy.Weird.

    Even with galvanised trailers you'd think they could have the holes for galvanizing but plug them afterwards.

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    How trailers are made.

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    2 hours ago, noelm said:

    I have built lots of trailers, big and small, and (without labour) buying material and parts at "home handyman" prices it's no cheaper than buying one from a dealer, BUT, the one you build is much better than most mass produced ones.

    Thought so.If you think about it most people's trailers that they have bought brand new are long gone before they rust out as they are sold off with boats as people move on.

      I like to take my labour/time into account on big projects. Say it takes 4 days of my labour to build something to save 2k I'd rather go to work doing o/t to make 4k.It's a no brainer for me.

    1 hour ago, kingie chaser said:

    I think that can be said for many things you can do DIY if you have the knowledge & the capacity to do the job.

     

    Unless you actually know someone 1st hand who is reliable & honest which is a bit of a rarity these days. 

     

    We all know how hard it is just to get a decent honest motor/boat mechanic who's main purpose isnt just to take money out of your wallet & do work that is unnessacary or say do work & charge for things they haven't even done. 

    Agree.Nothing beats doing things yourself but sometimes you need to draw the line somewhere.

    How trailers are made.

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    6 hours ago, motiondave said:

    I could be wrong, but I see a lot of newer trailers turn up at ramps with no tilt. 

    Mines an old trailer and has tilt , that I restricted with a bit of chain so it tilts maybe 2-3 deg angle and it makes launching the boat so much easier. 

    I've watched people with newer boats, even aluminium boats have trouble or have to really push their boats off, and they comment to me that they wish they had tilt on their trailers...

    They may not have backed in far enough, crappy trailers with seized rollers,straps still on,etc,etc.

       My tinny is only light and it will take off on you as soon as you realese the winch hook if you ain't holding it or have a loop around the winch post.

      The bigger/heavier boats would be even worse on a well maintained trailer.

    How trailers are made.

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    2 hours ago, rozza_b said:

    I had a tilt trailer for my boat, used it maybe once or twice in 6 years...have a full custom drive on ally trailer now that i made with a mate, comes on and off far easier then my previous trailer and could not justify the need for a tilt, just my opinion though.

    As for bolt on cross members wish they would do it for all gal trailers would make a trailer last way longer and could just replace the rusted cross members as needed, to make it as strong as welded might require a bit more strengthening around the bolt holes but still seems like a great idea, was planning on doing it to mine before i just decided to replace the whole thing.

    I'd rather replace  bolt on crossmember/s than welded on ones any day.

      The beauty about custom anything is you get exactly what you want at the end of it.

    How trailers are made.

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    5 hours ago, frankS said:

    From what I can see of that trailer it is very cheaply made but I bet they still charge premium price for it.

    Frank

    Anything these days is pretty much made as cheaply as possible with the highest profit possible in mind.

     All trailer manufacturer regardless of how good they brand themselves will do it.

      I've never had the need to make a trailer but I've often wondered when you factor in your labour,materials,galvanizing,tools,etc how much you actually  save if anything other than the satisfaction of making it yourself for a given sized trailer?

    What looks cheaply made?How it's not welded everywhere and bolted?

      I would think galvanised bolts/washers and nuts would increase the price compared to a bit of weld.

       Cheers. 

     

    How trailers are made.

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    Roads have all got camber down towards the roadside/gutter as you say.(It's there to shed water into the gutter.

      Has anyone ever wondered why when a wheel bearing goes,strut,shock or abnormal tyre wear happens it's worse on the left side? It's because more vehicle weight favours the left side especially with road camber combined with left turns.

      Anyway heres a photo of the trailer like his and I can't see the cross members shifting laterally when they are tightened down properly.

       Wish all trailers had similar designs and they did away from welding as much as possible.

      Make crossmenber replacement a no brainer for me.

      

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    How trailers are made.

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    Why don't all trailer manufacturers make their boat trailers with bolt on cross members,etc?

    Mate that I made the fillet knife for just bought a galvanised trailer for his Haines with bolt on cross members.

     

    Rail-mounted rod holders

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    1 hour ago, Welster said:

    My advice is be careful.   There is nothing more frustrating than having a squid smash a live squid only for the rod holder to spin on the rail and your king outfit disappearing into the depths. 

    Must be a strong squid or the rod holder is made of cotton.😉

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    I made a fillet knife for a mates 50th.

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    Posted

    5 hours ago, Rebel said:

    Looks great. Welcome back.

    Thanks mate.I have been lurking here and there every now and again.

    5 hours ago, noelm said:

    I love seeing people make "stuff" is that kind of saw steel OK for a knife? I have a friend that used to make timber landing nets for Trout fishermen, it would take him about a month or two to make one, and I guess in a way, they are not meant to be used, but the craftsmanship was astounding

    It's ideal as it's already hardened,thin,flexible and you can sharpen it like a surgeon's scalpel.

      It is very much a tool to be used.

    You can sharpen anything to cut but it's how whatever you sharpen keeps an edge and how durable it is.

      Saw blades sharpen great and are very durable.

    Those nets I think you'll find were made to be used also.

     

    3 hours ago, BigHorse said:

    Looks amazing! Would love it if one of my mates makes me one of those. Just wonder how long it took you from start to finish? Looks high quality👍

    Thank you.

      About 4hrs inbetween dart throws. To give you an idea about 1.5 hours if you are organised and use power tools like belt sanders,grinders etc to finish the blade and handle.

      I only used the grinder to cut the rough shape of the blade out and finished the entire knife by hand using a file,sand paper,chisel,rasp,oil stone and a drill to drill the 3 holes in handle.

      Power tools are great...but there's something extra special for me doing things by hand to test your skills and keep them up to scratch.

      Cheers.

    2 hours ago, savit said:

    Great project result! What is the final length? Did you consider 2 man saw?

    Thank you.Blade is about 6 inches as that's what he was telling me he wants to try to get.

     You can make one however long and wide you want as long as you have material bigger than final knife finish.

     No I didn't think about 2 man.

      

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    I made a fillet knife for a mates 50th.

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    14 hours ago, Blackfish said:

    Thats fantastic, what a gift to give.

    Cheers mate.

    51 minutes ago, mrsswordfisherman said:

    Amazing work @Fab1 as usual

    Thanks Donna.

    40 minutes ago, zmk1962 said:

    Top stuff Fabian! 
    Now I don’t know if to praise you or to berate you. I’ve spent last two days cleaning up my workshop and everything I pick up to throw out just gets moved around as it looks like a project - and now you go and add another few ideas !!!  Aaargh. 
    Anyway, keep it up- it beats ping pong. 
    cheers Zoran 

    😂😂😂 I've thrown out bits and bobs I haven't touched for 20yrs before.Guess what I was looking for a week or two later at times?

    If you need tips on how to move crap from one corner of the shed to the other and back I'll send my father inlaw over.He,s a maestro at it.

      Also if you need a hammer or pair of pliers I'll knock one off from him as he won't notice as at last count he had 27 different hammers and 14 pairs of pliers.😂🤣

      He's 81 now and doesn't do anything and keeps trying to make me take his tools that would put total tools and Sydney tools to shame.

      I told him if I take his tools I'd need to live with his daughter in the gutter as I'd fill my shed, backyard,house and front yard with tools.Half of it would be hammers and pliers.😉

     

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    Port Hacking

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    19 minutes ago, Yowie said:

    Thanks Fab, have not heard from you for a while. Water temp in the Hacking is dropping, night temps are dropping, so you may need a hot water bottle for another night session.  🤣  Dave.

    I can imagine the Jatz Crackers would be up around your ears of a night in the hacking at the moment.Can't wait to get out during the day when I finally can.

      Your fish are looking a little thin without me feeding them my bait for you to catch.😂

     Enjoy reading yours and everyone else's posts mate.Keep it up.

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    I made a fillet knife for a mates 50th.

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    5 minutes ago, frankS said:

    Fab. Looking great mate. I have a few old saws down in the sheds but I also have knives everywhere, but it does give me an idea to do something along the same lines.

    Your buddy is spoilt and he will be pleasantly surprised I'm sure.

    Frank

    Cheers mate.Looking forward to seeing what you do.

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