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You bet! Those things have come in far handier than I thought they would.Looks like it worked out great, Ted. And don't you just love those Bessey Vario Clippix clamps?
You bet! Those things have come in far handier than I thought they would.Looks like it worked out great, Ted. And don't you just love those Bessey Vario Clippix clamps?
That might work if you didn't have to move the trailer to get the load out. If you have to move the trailer, any blocks supporting the gate from below will get knocked out and the gate will collapse.What about a couple of foldable legs to support the gate. Couple of plates per leg welded to gate, couple of lynch pins and some tube stock.
That might work if you didn't have to move the trailer to get the load out. If you have to move the trailer, any blocks supporting the gate from below will get knocked out and the gate will collapse.
Good idea. I thought about bicycle wheels if the cables don't work...so far they have. Bigger problem is that the 1" galvanized pipe I used for the handler axle is flexing under the load and I'm wondering if it's going to hold up. Might have to find a solid rod for an axle.Well, you could bolt a couple of wheels using U bolts. So when lowered they run on the ground.
The pipe is flexing because of the load from the drag sheets. The gate is solid. I think the pipe is just not up to the task.Is it flexing because the ramp is also? If so, three wheels should provide strength across the plane.
As soon as I realized what the man was trying to explain to me I knew it was a possibility for you. Also knew there was no way I could explain it without pictures! He was thrilled I was so excited about it and wanting to take pictures. So I explained why I was photographing it and he remarked he had a unloader at home and hadn't thought of using it like that so you helped him and he helped you. Me, I was just the middle man! Lot more useful than tires and such to me. Glad it worked out in timing and glad to be of help.Jon, That looks like a great solution. Thanks for the pictures!
is his using flat bar or angle iron