I am thinking about using it to build a trailer for a small offset. I have some 3x4 angle 1/4 thick laying around. I only have enough angle for the side rails. Would 1.25" square tube 1/8 thick work for cross members and front rail?
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Re: 3x4 angle trailer
Angle is not the best choice for a trailer as it is able to flex (and therefore crack) in too many directions. I might suggest ‘C’ channel or rectangular tubing for the frame rails. Personally, I would purchase new steel for the rails and use you heavy angle for the crossmembers.
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Re: 3x4 angle trailer
The cooker is only around 300lbs.Dirtytires wrote:Angle is not the best choice for a trailer as it is able to flex (and therefore crack) in too many directions. I might suggest ‘C’ channel or rectangular tubing for the frame rails. Personally, I would purchase new steel for the rails and use you heavy angle for the crossmembers.
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Re: 3x4 angle trailer
For a 300 lb smoker I believe that would be just fine. There are numerous box store trailers made of lighter angle than that.MattJ wrote:I am thinking about using it to build a trailer for a small offset. I have some 3x4 angle 1/4 thick laying around. I only have enough angle for the side rails. Would 1.25" square tube 1/8 thick work for cross members and front rail?
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Re: 3x4 angle trailer
2x2 1/4 or 2x3 14ga tubing for the tongue.mp4 wrote:For a 300 lb smoker I believe that would be just fine. There are numerous box store trailers made of lighter angle than that.MattJ wrote:I am thinking about using it to build a trailer for a small offset. I have some 3x4 angle 1/4 thick laying around. I only have enough angle for the side rails. Would 1.25" square tube 1/8 thick work for cross members and front rail?
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Re: 3x4 angle trailer
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