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I received an e-mail from a forum member last night about a thread I made comments in a few weeks ago http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=22016 In the e-mail my methods, abilities, and experience was questioned.Some of you may know me from other forums and have seen some of my work, obviously this person has not. So instead of sending him pictures through the e-mail I figured I would post up a few of my trailers built over the years. If this person has any more comments or statements, please feel free to post them here publicly. Attached ImagesI am what I am, Deal with it!If necessity is the Mother of Invention, I must be the Father of Desperation!
Reply:a few more Attached ImagesI am what I am, Deal with it!If necessity is the Mother of Invention, I must be the Father of Desperation!
Reply:and a few more Attached ImagesI am what I am, Deal with it!If necessity is the Mother of Invention, I must be the Father of Desperation!
Reply:just a couple more Attached ImagesI am what I am, Deal with it!If necessity is the Mother of Invention, I must be the Father of Desperation!
Reply:This next set is one of my personal favorites. Customer called about building a trailer for his ultra lite aircraft, all I got from him to work with after a number of phone calls back and forth were a couple of pictures and some basic dimensions. Luckily, I got it right the first time and the plane fit perfectly and customer was off on his way to Texas the day after being built.Now, to the person who questioned me and my trailers, these are only a drop in the bucket as I have built over 540 trailers to date. I think I am Qualified to answer a few questions about trailers every now and again. Dave Attached ImagesI am what I am, Deal with it!If necessity is the Mother of Invention, I must be the Father of Desperation!
Reply:Good looking trailers. Maine Welding Company & Wrought Iron Powered by Custom Web Development
Reply:As I have said before you do awesome work.I'll toss out the generic question many may think of...Do you have plans that you work from or do you design them yourself? If you design them yourself is there a rule of thumb that you go by or is it more use this for trailers of this size and that for trailers of that size? I kinda have an idea what your answer most likely is, but figured many will be curious so I'll just ask first.Thanks BTW for posting up the picts. Now to just decide which one I need to order from you....
Reply:Thats alot of nice somethins from nothin.....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:Atsalotta nice work!DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Hey, I didn't see one pic of you welding on thoughs trailers.Just kidding dabar39, Very nice looking trailers. I have built several myself and know the work and designing that goes into them. I don't think their will be any doubt about your building abilities now. Miller DVI2Lincoln Precision Tig 225Thermodynamics Cutmaster 38Everything else needed.
Reply:Originally Posted by MEWelding.comGood looking trailers.
Reply:I don't post very often but I must comment on the purplish bule trailer.AAAHHHHHH!!! My EYES!!!!!What was the reason for that paint choice?MikeLast edited by BigMike; 06-27-2008 at 02:16 PM.Computer nerd with a background in woodworkingMy Site  No Metal working stuff there yet.
Reply:I'm in the market for a trailer, but Florida is just too far from Kansas.  I saw some H&H trailers nearby that would meet my purposes most likely.
Reply:Originally Posted by BigMikeI don't post very often but I must comment on the purplish bule trailer.AAAHHHHHH!!! My EYES!!!!!What was the reason for that paint choice?Mike
Reply:That's a powerful array of practical trailers. Nice to hear someone considers the customers needs when building a trailer, a great change from "Well, that's what we build"One question dabar39, the grey trailer in shot 1, 6 and 7. I figure it's the same trailer and you add the sides and split mesh tailgate when needed and use it as a vehicle transporter without them otherwise. Is that correct? Also what do you fill the deck space with when you add the sides etc? What's it's main purpose.The ultra lite trailer looks interesting too. Is most of the fuselage suspended on the orange tie downs? Is it a sprung trailer, as the gap between the top of the tire and the frame looks small?"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:Originally Posted by jamlitHey, I didn't see one pic of you welding on thoughs trailers.Just kidding dabar39, Very nice looking trailers. I have built several myself and know the work and designing that goes into them. I don't think their will be any doubt about your building abilities now.
Reply:Originally Posted by dabar39Now, to the person who questioned me and my trailers, these are only a drop in the bucket as I have built over 540 trailers to date. I think I am Qualified to answer a few questions about trailers every now and again. Dave
Reply:Originally Posted by TractapacThat's a powerful array of practical trailers. Nice to hear someone considers the customers needs when building a trailer, a great change from "Well, that's what we build"One question dabar39, the grey trailer in shot 1, 6 and 7. I figure it's the same trailer and you add the sides and split mesh tailgate when needed and use it as a vehicle transporter without them otherwise. Is that correct? Also what do you fill the deck space with when you add the sides etc? What's it's main purpose.The ultra lite trailer looks interesting too. Is most of the fuselage suspended on the orange tie downs? Is it a sprung trailer, as the gap between the top of the tire and the frame looks small?
Reply:Thanks for the reply.  It's always nice to learn from a master.  I understand the pipe & pin hinge.  I don't understand . . . Originally Posted by dabar39I also put some hinge barrels on the sides of the two piece gate so it can be stiffened with hinge pins as well. hope that answers your question with out too much confusion. Dave
Reply:Hello, I am a welding teacher at Southeast Polk high school in Des Moines Iowa. I have a student who is looking to build a ATV trailer in my Adv Welding class. I saw that you have one on your ATV. The student needs help on wheel design. Thanks
Reply:Like this.......With a load.......South Arkansas RebelMiller 210 W/ Spoolgun& dual tank rackMiller Thunderbolt AC/DC
Reply:good looking stuff.dave you have a knack at building a very practical trailer...very purposeful.  thank you for the help.
Reply:Very Very nice trailers dabar.
Reply:How much for one of them single motorcycle trailers?  slick!
Reply:great looking trailers.  I like the one with sides that double as ramps.  makes for alot of options.Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.Originally Posted by dabar39I looked through most of my pictures and don't see any, but I do them basically the same as the tailgate hinge itself. I use 3/4" i.d. pipe for the hinge barrels and 3/4" cold rold shaft for the pins. I weld a washer on one side of the pin and drill a 3/16" hole in the other end for a hairpin to hold it in place for easy removal if necessary. I also drill and tap them for grease fittings. I also put some hinge barrels on the sides of the two piece gate so it can be stiffened with hinge pins as well. hope that answers your question with out too much confusion. Dave
Reply:Do you have any plans of that single motorcycle trailer you couls give or sell?that would make a killer b-day gift for my little brother.ESAB MIGMASTER 250and a No Name AD Helmet from my Local Supplier...In the only color that matters...CAMO
Reply:I build this trailers. Hope you like it!!!!Diego BelloMillerMatic 180 Im just learning how to weld!  Bogota, Colombia. South America
Reply:Only thing i saw was not LED's i'm a huge fan of them. I run them on all my trucks and trailers. they have some cool designs and patterns today.
Reply:I've seen some of your trailers before,and they are always top notch.pro-level dumpster diver                                     Hobart 125EZ
Reply:If I only had the space for a bunch of them. Nice job!Miller 140 w A/SHF Flux Core WelderDewalt Chop SawSmith O/A TorchHarley Electra Glide Classic
Reply:ya dude you have no clue about buildin trailers......hhhaaanice work.
Reply:sweet
Reply:Great looking work I am impressed. I hope that this question hasn't been asked already  but what are you using for bearings and suspension?I always tried to work with the oldest hand on the job to gain knowlege but now I can't find any.
Reply:nice work