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2 decent jobs in the shop right now. 1 tractor repair and 1 track hoe thumb in line.A few small repair jobs to knock out in between the bigger projects.Another track hoe thumb sale pending.This weeks jobs;Finish up the extreme horse trailer make-over.Still needs skin, 2 doors and 1 gate. I hope to finish by the middle of next week.Picked up these rails from the powder coater's this morning, going to install them Monday afternoon. And I still have to finish the rails for my house, and make a loft bed for my daughters birthday, and make 2 garden gates for my wife's garden......etcetarar, etcetarar...Last edited by app-ironworksllc; 05-21-2010 at 04:23 PM.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:Nice work. I would like to see the progress pictures of the horse trailer as I have one that needs the same treatment.What are you going to do in your spare time.Trailblazer 302Hobart Stickmate AC/DCLincoln SP 135 TSmith torchSpoolmatic 30A
Reply:You get all the fun jobs...What are you going to use for "Skin"?...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:It's really nice to see something other than lambs tongue on ornamental! Looks good.Here in winter salt heaven they don't last long enough to rebuild...Matt
Reply:I too am interesed in seeing progress pictures on the horse trailer.Also, the skinning process, especially the front.Sign on East Texas payphone: Calls to God 40 cents......it's a local call...
Reply:Well here's the finished rails. I'd love to show you the finished trailer but it isn't done yet. But now that these are out of the way I can focus in it and get it done soon.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:man, that looks great!
Reply:Green with envy. Yet another top notch job."One of the things we have to be thankful for is that we don't get as much government as we pay for." (Charles Kettering)Mitch 180 (NZ)Lincoln SAM-400-220 + ?-400 Fordson Major + 2 x Tractapac Humber 80 + Procut 40 PlasmaMiller Spectrum 375
Reply:The rails are great. Would like to see the build on them if you have pics. Nice jobUA Local 598
Reply:Originally Posted by WHughesThe rails are great. Would like to see the build on them if you have pics. Nice job
Reply:Originally Posted by shortarcNice work. I would like to see the progress pictures of the horse trailer as I have one that needs the same treatment.What are you going to do in your spare time.
Reply:Congrats, excellent use of free time. Best wishes to all.Trailblazer 302Hobart Stickmate AC/DCLincoln SP 135 TSmith torchSpoolmatic 30A
Reply:NICE work on rail's. Do you do your own bar twisting? And my I ask how you made the decorative thing in the middle of every other bar twist? Congrat's on the new addition to your family.
Reply:Originally Posted by bigduckNICE work on rail's. Do you do your own bar twisting? And my I ask how you made the decorative thing in the middle of every other bar twist? Congrat's on the new addition to your family.
Reply:Got some more done today. A few more pieces of tube and time to weld up all the joints then start skinning. 20 gauge sheet for the top and front. 1/2" x 6" hat channel for the sides.How about this skin. I don't think it'll travel well. The tent and tarps keep the wind at bay so I can mig outside,and it keeps the nosey folks away pretty well, too. It is often quite a challenge to balance being nice with the need to run folks off so I can get something done.All the roof framing is tacked in. I need to add about 6 pieces to the front to finish it before welding and skinning.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:[QUOTE It is often quite a challenge to balance being nice with the need to run folks off so I can get something done.Brian, you should be glad I'm not closer than I am.  You would be running me off everyday.I still love your work, and congrats on the new one on the way.Nctox,  Stickmate LX  235AC/160DC  HH210
Reply:Working in the "shop space expansion pack", which includes: One pop up tent, several tarps a welding blanket, a welding screen, a few pieces of scrap steel, 1/2 a dozen bungee cords, and, that universal ghetto repair/construction material, duct tape, had me singing this song all day long. (In my head so I don't piss off the neighboors ). The very first line is the hook, "Well have you ever lived down in the ghetto...". I may have never lived there but I've been working there lately.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:I don't think the popup tent & tarps will hold up to highway speeds.Millermatic 200Hobart Handler 120Victor O/A & Ramco BandsawLincoln 225 ACSnapOn AD HoodMiller XMT304/22AHypertherm Powermax 1650 G3Lincoln Idealarc DC600 w/Extreme 12 VSMiller Digital Elite "Joker"
Reply:Originally Posted by RaptorDunerI don't think the popup tent & tarps will hold up to highway speeds.
Reply:A couple more pics.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:and yet a couple more.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:Thank's for the reply the trailer is looking good.I do see now the hamer mark's I made need to adj my eye wear HOPE every thing is going good with the new addition to the Family
Reply:No need to adjust your eyewear, Good work's flaws are not intended to be noticed VERY NICE WORK brian im in awe.Age:17Machine: Lincoln AC 225v Arc WelderMotive: TO learn everything i can about weldin
Reply:That is some very nice work.    I assume the tent is for the rain.  Can I ask, how did you make the very end of each of those rails??? The curved under part with the small detail on the end.Come try it out and stay a while.
Reply:Originally Posted by rustywranglerThat is some very nice work.    I assume the tent is for the rain.  Can I ask, how did you make the very end of each of those rails??? The curved under part with the small detail on the end.Originally Posted by LandinBenkNo need to adjust your eyewear, Good work's flaws are not intended to be noticed VERY NICE WORK brian im in awe.
Reply:Brian,   As usual, I'm impressed with your work.  Would you explain to a newbie just how you tacked the sheetmetal to the frame.  I'm not asking about the moulding of it to the spars, just the tacking.  I'm wondering if I can tack metal roofing to a square tubing frame for a shed I'm building.  Thanks....Nctox,  Stickmate LX  235AC/160DC  HH210
Reply:Originally Posted by nctoxBrian,   As usual, I'm impressed with your work.  Would you explain to a newbie just how you tacked the sheetmetal to the frame.  I'm not asking about the moulding of it to the spars, just the tacking.  I'm wondering if I can tack metal roofing to a square tubing frame for a shed I'm building.  Thanks....
Reply:Be aware though, that welds are not necessarily better than screws or rivets, which cant take the flexing better with less chance of failure.
Reply:Thanks  for the tips, Brian.     I will get started on it soon.  Nctox,  Stickmate LX  235AC/160DC  HH210
Reply:Originally Posted by app-ironworksllcWell here's the finished rails. I'd love to show you the finished trailer but it isn't done yet. But now that these are out of the way I can focus in it and get it done soon.Attachment 51361Attachment 51362Attachment 51363
Reply:Originally Posted by William McCormick JrDid you get the rails and ends from a company like King Architectural, Outwater, or did you do that yourself?They look great.       Sincerely,             William McCormick
Reply:Those rails are fantastic! I have wood ones that the cats are scratching to death...Nice job....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:I figured they were from King Architectural but you never know. Again really nice work.        Sincerely,             William McCormick
Reply:Thanks Mr McC.Making some good progress in the horse trailer last few days.Tack room and escape doors are on, next a couple of knee braces then start to sheet the sides.Here's where I started this AM. Roof and front sheeting all done.Tack room and escape door ready to hang. Notches are for paddle style handle/latch assemblies. Tack room doorEscape door.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:A few more shots.Escape door will open flat against side of trailer.Door handle details. The flat bar surrounding handle is for cutting the hat channel out of the way enough to leave plenty of room to grab the door handle.Inside of door handle.Front view with both doors open.Alright lunch break's over, back to work. Looks like I can't ease up yet, sold 3 more jobs this week, plus 2 that sold last week. I'm really diggin' on having all this work lined up. Keep it coming.Last edited by app-ironworksllc; 06-11-2010 at 01:54 PM.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:Doors-check.knee braces-check.I think it looks like a decent bead. 2" x 1" x 16 g A-36 rectangle tube, Powcon 300SM on GMAW short arc @17.8V, ER70-S6 wire @ 168.8 IPM w/C25 unimix @ 30CFH, running downhill.Time to prep the 6" x 1" hat channel and start skinning the sides. It'll go on sort of like siding with a little overlap at the flanges.Last edited by app-ironworksllc; 06-11-2010 at 03:15 PM.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:Almost done.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:Done.Finally.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:Nice build!  I like the innovation of using a existing flat bed and making it work!  I would give you my opinion of coating everything inside with the cheap rhino lining roll on bed protectant so that you can wash it out after you are done hauling animals.  Makes the cleanup so much easier and extends the life of the trailer.
Reply:Thanks, Pontiac Freak,That sounds like a great idea, but my part is done for now. Phase 1 is what you see finished here, then the owner takes it home to r&r the floor, axles, and do some layout planning. Then it will come back to me for a tack room divider wall, mount the fenders (and maybe running boards) and whatever odds and ends they want. After that they take it home and paint it themselves. I've painted a horse trailer before, I wouldn't do it again for anything less than 2 grand.It was actually a livestock trailer originally, not a flat bed.Before:After:Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:Looks cool. Nice Work.        Sincerely,             William McCormick
Reply:I admire your work and have enjoyed your posts and pics as you progressed thru the job.  Great job.Nctox,  Stickmate LX  235AC/160DC  HH210
Reply:Nice build.What gauge is the hat channel?Did you or the owner decide they'd retro the floor?  One of the worse things in the world I seen was where a horse fell through and nobody knew till they stopped.Lincoln SA 200Esab Caddy 160Thermal Arc 201TSMiller Dialarc HFI don't like making plans for the day because then the word "premeditated" gets thrown around the courtroom....