New trailer for the Trailblazer

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Well I started out 13 years ago with an automotive business and it's still that along with a small machine shop and welding shop. Still only me and the wife (the boss) here though. Since January of this year I've bought a DX200 and Coolmate 3 and then built the "Crazy Cart" for it. Well now I've jumped in and got a new Trailblazer 302. I needed a trailer for it but only large enough that I had room to store it when not needed so that's why I went with the size I did.I built the trailer out of 1/8th rectangular tubing. Built in compartments as pictured and there a place up front for either torches or a plasma. I added shocks to the thing. There's hooks inside for the factory cover as well. Anyway here's the trailer.Miller 302 Trailblazer/Custom TrailerMillermatic 350P/Spool gunMillermatic 252Miller Spectrum 875Miller Dynasty200DxHypertherm Powermax 85Tracker CNC 4X8 Pro Table (Down Draft)Visit us @ www.specialtyrepairscustommods.com
Reply:Looks lie Miller made that for their show room floor. Great job.
Reply:that is a show piece way to nice to use ChuckASME Pressure Vessel welder
Reply:My god man!!You are a true artist my friend!How goes it Paul? ...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:Very nice. How many hours do you have in that?
Reply:All finished just in time to go get it dirty.  --Gol'
Reply:I really like the triangles from the fenders to the frame. I hesitated to call them steps, do you intend to use them that way?Very sharp. Top notch work.
Reply:Wow!  I thought it was made for a Miller show or something at first.  Nice job!Me!
Reply:That is one sweet rig, you need to submit those pics to your local LWS and have them send them to their Miller district manager to put in the newsletter Miller puts out. Awesome, very impressive!!
Reply:You can't actually use that thing. It might get dirty!Your trailers and carts look better than most of the trucks and cars I have ever had!Lincoln Power Mig 210MP MIGLincoln Power Mig 350MP - MIG and Push-PullLincoln TIG 300-300Lincoln Hobby-Weld 110v  Thanks JLAMESCK TIG TORCH, gas diffuser, pyrex cupThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101My brain
Reply:truely bluetiful!!! very very nice rig enjoy it... and try not to blind anybody bouncing your arc into anybodys eyes with all that diamond plate.and how much money you got to spend with miller before they start giving ya all those stickers
Reply:Fabulous!
Reply:It's so beautiful!  Crazy cart is cool too.  Since the cart isn't too banged up, I'm guessing you will keep this trailer in good shape for a long time.  Well done!
Reply:I have known 4shorts for a lot of years now and each project he completes has been awesome. His attention to detail is amazing as is evident in this Trailblazer welding trailer. 4shorts actually has a “Museum” where he displays many of his projects. He loves to show off his handy work so send him an email and request a few pictures. Another Great Project Paul.
Reply:I was gonna post pictures of a trailer i just finished, but after seeing this - i don't think so. very nice work.
Reply:AAA for overall work...  Time and money is what I need ... until I see those blue babies...Unit in my fab shop dept:my good hand and team that trust me...A lone welder make art... a village full of welder make Miracles...
Reply:You are a true inspiration with your quality of work and attention to detail!But I feel compelled to ask:  How do you manage to keep everything so clean and spiffy in the Newfoundland winter environment?  I live in New Hampshire and winter makes everything absolutely filthy with road grime.  It will be late July before we get everything cleaned up!Member, AWSLincoln ProMIG 140Lincoln AC TombstoneCraftsman Lathe 12 x 24 c1935Atlas MFC Horizontal MillCraftsman Commercial Lathe 12 x 36 c1970- - - I'll just keep on keepin' on.
Reply:Dayummnnn man.  That thing is sexy.  You have called miller right??? They know they need to come sponsor that thing LOL.Come try it out and stay a while.
Reply:very nice man
Reply:You could pull it in a parade.Awesome.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Gee thanks everyone for the compliments on the trailer. I also post my work on this site because of the respect I have for the board members and the work all you guys do so your comments are very much appreciated.Now to try and answer a few questions. Oldtimer I worked every weekend for the last four weekends and three nights a week after work to build the thing from scratch. There's about 70 hours including the time to prep and paint it. Daddy those steps are very usable and as a matter of fact there so strong I have used them to put the trailer on the hoist but I'll try and avoid using them if I can.SS42768 you mentioned you need to submit those pics to your local LWS and have them send them to their Miller district manager to put in the newsletter Miller puts out. Our local LSW has no interest in this stuff and wouldn't care if I put the trailblazer in a dumpster. I have always found there isn't much interest locally on the stuff I do or have done in the past.Bandaid I have purchased allot of gear from our LWS and all of it Miller. I consider myself really lucky is someone said "Thank you" So it's not likely Miller will supply the decals.burntshirt I really look after my gear. After all it has to make me a living. I can post a picture of this next year and it won't look much different but it will be used.Rural America. Man I didn't expect to see you on here! Wow. Folks I can honestly say If I  do have a true friend he's down in Iowa. Thanks for the kind remarks Jerry.Magnetic Mechanic. Man post your trailer. I haven't seen a trailer I didn't like. By us building our own trailer or anything else for that matter we're just building it to suite our induvdual needs so what might be good for me may be useless to you. I'm sure your trailer is great and I would personally enjoy seeing you post a picture of it. That's how we all get our ideas.Mondo thank you for your kind words. Well I really like to keep things in order and clean is a big part of that. If you notice in the pictures the truck pulling the trailer is my 1993 GMC 4X4. The truck plows snow each and every day in the winter months and it' mind and never been painted. It now has 100.000 KM. The locals say it's the truck that never get dirty! Ha! Ha!Rustywranglar. I wouldn't know who to contact when it comes to that sort of thing and I find these big companies don't really care. It might be because there just looking for something exceptional as well. Glad you like it though. Thanks!Zapster my friend your one of the main reasons I keep coming here. Your work is second to none and to even have you post on my work is an honor and a big thank you for doing so and to everyone else. Miller 302 Trailblazer/Custom TrailerMillermatic 350P/Spool gunMillermatic 252Miller Spectrum 875Miller Dynasty200DxHypertherm Powermax 85Tracker CNC 4X8 Pro Table (Down Draft)Visit us @ www.specialtyrepairscustommods.com
Reply:I’m nominating 4shorts as the 9th wonder of the world. Anyone 2nd the nomination?
Reply:I love them both.pro-level dumpster diver                                     Hobart 125EZ
Reply:send me a set of pics of both the cart and trailer along with your contact info. I will get them to Millers CEO.You would be surprised what the boss likes. its just getting past the gatekeepers. a specialty of mine.insert thoughtful quote from someone else2000 Thermal Arc 300GTSW 3.5 hours1946 Monarch 20 x 54 Lathe1998 Supermax 10x54 Mill2004 Haco Atlantic 1/2" Capacity Lasernot mine but i get to play with it
Reply:Very very nice, your work is amazing. Those are a work of art!If you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them.Paul thats another amazing work of art you have built perfect as always thats the nicest welding trailer I have ever seen I would be scared to use it incase I put a mark on it great work my friend you need to get Miller in your corner your cart and trailer are as good if not better than stuff i have seen them get built to promote Miller Creative metal Creative metal Facebook
Reply:That is great work.  I am really impressed.
Reply:Once again, amazing work.My Photos on Flickr
Reply:**** miller!!!Red is the real deal!!!  It is a nice trailer thoughDewayneDixieland WeldingMM350PLincoln 100Some torchesOther misc. tools
Reply:I'm jealous!  Amazing work!Miller Syncrowave 200MillerMatic 180 AutoSetHobart Airforce 500iVictor O/A (80cf)
Reply:Great Stuff Paul, as always.  Take chenry up on his offer, your projects deserve proper recognition by Miller.  They should be proud to have their name on your handiwork.  I'm sure that it is of MUCH higher caliber than what the OCC Monkeys turned out, and at a miniscule fraction of the price.Keep up the good work.Later,Jason
Reply:Originally Posted by Black WolfGreat Stuff Paul, as always.  Take chenry up on his offer, your projects deserve proper recognition by Miller.  They should be proud to have their name on your handiwork.  I'm sure that it is of MUCH higher caliber than what the OCC Monkeys turned out, and at a miniscule fraction of the price.Keep up the good work.
Reply:Originally Posted by 4shortsYou look after the boys from the rock hey!
Reply:Originally Posted by Black WolfYou bet Paul.  I don't get to see them as often as I would like, but I do stop at the old shop when I can.  They are making good use of the shop prints I left them, and are cranking out the big iron.  I am getting some info & a video together to help one of them challenge his 2nd year, so he can advance with his apprenticeship.  I have full confidence in him, as he and I worked together for over 2 years total, and he is a skilled welder.  Should have NO trouble with the challenge - he just has to believe in himself a little more.
Reply:Absolutly amazing! Cant wait to see whats next.
Reply:Originally Posted by Rural AmericaI’m nominating 4shorts as the 9th wonder of the world. Anyone 2nd the nomination?
Reply:Thanks Craig. Very much appreciated. I actually did take chenry up on his offer and it was very nice of him to do so. I'm not used to getting much in the way of help  so I thought this was very nice of him.Riding season. I really don't think were getting one this year. It's that cold here today I had to put on two pairs of boots the same time to keep my toes warm  If you want to see more pics of the bikes I've done and all the other restorations click here http://www.flickr.com/photos/15602393@N05/   Thanks for the compliment and the post. Much appreciated!Miller 302 Trailblazer/Custom TrailerMillermatic 350P/Spool gunMillermatic 252Miller Spectrum 875Miller Dynasty200DxHypertherm Powermax 85Tracker CNC 4X8 Pro Table (Down Draft)Visit us @ www.specialtyrepairscustommods.com
Reply:Had a few guys ask me where I got the Miller tire cover. It's actually just a plain black cover that I used here. I figured I'd show you how I did it. Made a stencil. cleaned the vinyl cover down with rubbing alcohol. Applied stencil and paper. Used vinyl paint. Wait 15 minutes to dry and remove stencil and paper and you got yourself a hard to find Miller tire cover.Miller 302 Trailblazer/Custom TrailerMillermatic 350P/Spool gunMillermatic 252Miller Spectrum 875Miller Dynasty200DxHypertherm Powermax 85Tracker CNC 4X8 Pro Table (Down Draft)Visit us @ www.specialtyrepairscustommods.com
Reply:Paul....I feel an intervention may soon be neccessary.  I was OK with the Miller welding cart, the Miller welding trailer, even the Miller tire cover.....BUT the Miller underwear, the Miller toothbrush, and the Miller backscratcher are symptoms that it is time to step in........Just remember we are here because we care for you.... Just enter the circle of Love.....  Now hold hands with everyone in the group..... and repeat after me ..... " There IS life beyond Miller, There IS life beyond Miller......"  I know it will take time, and it will be hard, but we are all here for you, to support you as you break free from this debilitating addiction....Sorry..... I can't type anymore with a straight face.  Looks good dair 'bye.  keep doin' what you do. Later,Jason
Reply:Paul,I have to say, your posts have been inspiring as to what "craftsmanship" really means....I'm truely thankfull that you have taken the time out to post some of your projects...this is just another fine example. Good job and keep up the great work.JeffRun whatcha brung...otherwise watch...
Reply:Originally Posted by Black WolfPaul....I feel an intervention may soon be neccessary.  I was OK with the Miller welding cart, the Miller welding trailer, even the Miller tire cover.....BUT the Miller underwear, the Miller toothbrush, and the Miller backscratcher are symptoms that it is time to step in........Just remember we are here because we care for you.... Just enter the circle of Love.....  Now hold hands with everyone in the group..... and repeat after me ..... " There IS life beyond Miller, There IS life beyond Miller......"  I know it will take time, and it will be hard, but we are all here for you, to support you as you break free from this debilitating addiction....Sorry..... I can't type anymore with a straight face.  Looks good dair 'bye.  keep doin' what you do.
Reply:Originally Posted by humvee27Paul,I have to say, your posts have been inspiring as to what "craftsmanship" really means....I'm truely thankfull that you have taken the time out to post some of your projects...this is just another fine example. Good job and keep up the great work.Jeff
Reply:Originally Posted by 4shortsI might have to do what everyone else did around here. Head to Alberta and torture you!
Reply:I've been receiving a few emails lately asking me how I did the sliding rear drawer so I attached a few pictures of it for you to see. The sliding drawer works off two heavy duty ball bearing tracks. Much the same as you would see on a high end tool box. It works very smooth and is very strong. Have a look. Thanks Attached ImagesMiller 302 Trailblazer/Custom TrailerMillermatic 350P/Spool gunMillermatic 252Miller Spectrum 875Miller Dynasty200DxHypertherm Powermax 85Tracker CNC 4X8 Pro Table (Down Draft)Visit us @ www.specialtyrepairscustommods.com
Reply:Stop It!!!Just STOP IT!!Lift for the trailer..What's next!!...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:Originally Posted by zapsterStop It!!!Just STOP IT!!Lift for the trailer..What's next!!...zap!
Reply:If I was in your shoes I'd do the same thing..Carry on!!...ap!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:wow... u live in an area where country side is wild, own yur own custom miller cart and trailer... fan of COCA COLA... have these nice HONDA beau and now a cart lift... Mmmm... I need to num my brain with a dope of guiness before I sleep...If ye want to find ole bike find friends in Sumatra Indonesia... there are old BMW bike use for carry straw in the countryside not many but alot... good luckUnit in my fab shop dept:my good hand and team that trust me...A lone welder make art... a village full of welder make Miracles...
Reply:well i gotta admit, that's the prettiest welding rig i ever seen. almost brought a tear to my eye."Retreat hell, were just fighting in the other direction"Miller Trailblazer 302, Extreme 12 VS, Dimension 400, Spectrum 375, HF 251D-1, Milermatic 251 w/ spoolgun  Hypertherm 1000Lincoln sp 1702000 F-450 to haul it
Reply:Thanks guys for your comments. I realized shortly after I built the trailer that although I like where I placed the rear lights it created a problem. I built and installed the roll bars and put my company logo on it and people would want to get so close to the rear of the trailer to view it I was afraid I would get rear ended so I installed a LED light bar up on the roll bar to try and prevent that from happening. I installed a picture and a video of how it works. Thanks again Attached ImagesMiller 302 Trailblazer/Custom TrailerMillermatic 350P/Spool gunMillermatic 252Miller Spectrum 875Miller Dynasty200DxHypertherm Powermax 85Tracker CNC 4X8 Pro Table (Down Draft)Visit us @ www.specialtyrepairscustommods.com