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Give my mate a bit of a hand today to start a new trailer project, well, he done the work and i stood and took photo's. They say that its the thought that counts, so i was thinking about all the work i was watching him do, does that count ?
Anyway, this trailer will be roughly a scaled down version of this,
 

 
Started of with some 3x1 1/2 channel to build the frame.
 

 
 
Lower bracket for ram.
 

 
We are very serious about health and safety, that why we will only ever chance one eye !
 

 
Gary got some wheels and hubs from an old golf cart, so axle making is next.
 

 
Axle all put together.
 

 
And welded in place.
 

 

Really pleased with it  now I've put it together, worth £15 to save my back.

Saw horse?

Parcel arrived today Chris, Thanks again, just got to find time to make the idlers.
 

Linak actuator Norm?

Went along to this show for the day and took a couple of tractors,
not been before and thought it worth the effort as there was some nice exhibits on show.
heres a few photos of what got my interest.

I doubt you'll have anything he hasn't got already, Doug.

Many thanks for this Chris,  I'll have to see what I can find to send you to fill the space you've now created

Watch out for this arriving shortly Doug

While your waiting you can make one of these.

Spent my usual Tuesday rummaging though the brambles and to my surprise this got uncovered from it's hiding place

You'll be looking for one for your's then Chris. 

Your need one of these Doug, PM me your postal address and I'll send it up

Today was spent modifying the plough to stop it swinging left and right.
welded a small bit of 1/2" plate with 2 bolts and lock nuts similar to my other plough.
see photos 

Ive bought one a few weeks ago Doug also missing the bracket and pulley and belt.
ive got some photos and dimensions of the last one i made, I'll see if i can find them later tonight for you.
pity you don't live nearer, we could have a joint build. 

Got a bit more done today.
As i use the auto caulto plough with good results I decided to make the hitch adaptable to take most of my attachments.
i got a length of channel bent up and drilled some holes, its held on with 2 nuts.
ive also welded the tube on to make more like a clevis.
heres some photos 

Just when we thought we'd found all the goodies this was unearthed.
Its a right angle drive but has a shaft out of each slde that drive the same rotation, handy for a 4x4 project 

Got a bit more done today.
the lift bar i had to offset to miss the foot rest and i made it adjustable at both ends incase i want more lift or more downwards movement depending what attachments I'm using.
heres some photos that tell the rest

Roller made from oxygen bottle, bearings made from an oak post, frame from 6" x 3" channel!
 

Now ive got the Bolens running i want to put it to work so the first job is to make a rear hitch.
hunting round in the shed for suitable material i came across a camshaft locking kit for an Audi A 6 so being that I won't be doing anymore of those i cut it up.
Heres today's progress and photos 

I think that should be strong enough.

Roller made from oxygen bottle, bearings made from an oak post, frame from 6" x 3" channel!
 

Roller made from oxygen bottle, bearings made from an oak post, frame from 6" x 3" channel!
 

A friends Mom flipped his Work Horse on it's side 10 years ago.
Horse went to the dealer, repaired and a new 48" SD deck. Parked in his barn after repairs. Never used again.
Cleaning out his barn I offered, "I'll haul the tractor away 'No Charge."  Leon Redbone agreed.
 
After cleanup, a bit of paint,  added the Dial-A-Height, machine is excellent.
Didn't care for all gray, belt guards are now Rustoeum Regal Red. Coarse skateboard grip tape on the foot rests, new seat.