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Trailer project

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Jdu94, Dec 8, 2025.

  1. Jdu94

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    Bought a trailer a few years ago that was one of my friends and it was usable but in pretty rough shape. Finally got around to putting some work into it. Screenshot_20251208_173651_Gallery.jpg
     
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    Picture loaded with the logs is about the time I bought it, missing tailgate, no lights and fenders were barely holding on. Had ladder racks that were pretty rusted out so I ended up cutting them off. Buddy of mine brought this tailgate home from his work on a trailer they were scrapping and it lined up perfect .
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    Bought some sheet steel and had one of my buddies weld up some nice fenders, then took it to a trailer repair shop for a look over. Ended up needing new brakes, wheel bearings and all the wiring pulled and redone from scratch. Picked up some 1x10s cheap enough from a local sawmill and made some easy removable sodes for hauling wood. May add a few more clearance lights and then ill be painting it next spring.
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    Good work. Trailer looks great. Nice thread.
     
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    Nice project! That will serve you well!
     
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    Screenshot_20251214_141451_Gallery.jpg Getting some use out of it, 1 ibc tote full of oak and about a face cord of cherry getting dropped off tomorrow for the guy that did the labor on the trailer we did a part cash and wood deal.
     
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    Now, that’s the way to do business :thumbs:
     
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    Idk i hate letting go of seasoned oak especially with as cold as its been but it was nice to save a little money