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Post by kerry on May 22, 2012 8:31:51 GMT -8
Hello guys, One of the projects I am moving on too is this Wilsons Cattle trailer. I know I could buy the kit but that kit is alittle old as far as whats out there today so I am trying my hand at building one. The toughest part of it is drilling all those tiny holes in the sides to make the openings.  I'm using a 3/16 drill bit and drilling a hole at each end of each opening and will clean out the insides later.  While I give my hand a little rest from that I started on the bottom.  Getting the cross pieces in now I can start on the suspension carriage. I tried my luck on the front cap and I think it looks pretty good.    Later after some sanding and such it should look okay.  More to come later guys and thanks for looking Kerry |
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Post by Muleskinner on May 22, 2012 8:48:01 GMT -8
This is gonna be great. Not Many portable cow Palaces are modeled from what I can see on the forums.
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Post by kerry on May 22, 2012 8:52:59 GMT -8
Actually Will, I got this build from my site as a order. But I thought I would share it here.
Kerry
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Post by Joris Scholte on May 22, 2012 9:22:03 GMT -8
This is a very cool project Kerry! I can imagine the drilling of the holes might be a bit mind-numbing, but it's all for the good cause!  Are you making it a tandem or tri-axle trailer? |
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Post by kerry on May 22, 2012 9:26:27 GMT -8
No, it is going to be a tandem. I would like it to be a tri-axle but the man wants tandem. Hey what he wants he gets right?? But your right, those holes are a real pain but it should look pretty cool when finished. ( I hope)Thanks Joris.
Kerry
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Post by Joris Scholte on May 22, 2012 9:49:22 GMT -8
I'm sure it's gonna look great! I'm going to keep an eye on this thread.
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Post by gator on May 22, 2012 14:27:22 GMT -8
Kerry,
I see that you have started this project and are well on your way. It looks good to me. I hope your customer likes it!
Did you try the center punch idea?
Gator
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Post by kerry on May 23, 2012 3:23:28 GMT -8
Gator, No I haven't. I'm hitting the small holes now and when done with them I'll tackle the bigger ones. Maybe then I can try that technique. Their 1/4 inch. Alittle easier to work with but twice the need for accuracy. more drilling now...ta ta
Kerry
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Post by kerry on May 23, 2012 3:25:18 GMT -8
By the way, anyone have a suggestion on how to get rid of alllll those pencil marks? Maybe bleach? Just erasing them is not going to be good enough. Any ideas??
Kerry
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Post by gator on May 23, 2012 3:41:59 GMT -8
Kerry,
You might try a light wet sanding??And or some windex or something like that.
Gator
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Post by Ryan Rønning on May 23, 2012 4:13:39 GMT -8
This will be great!
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Post by ap40rocktruck on May 23, 2012 4:40:20 GMT -8
By the way, anyone have a suggestion on how to get rid of alllll those pencil marks? Maybe bleach? Just erasing them is not going to be good enough. Any ideas?? Kerry Light sanding with a maroon scotch brite pad. Works wonders for all sorts of delicate sanding. Ap40 |
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Post by ap40rocktruck on May 23, 2012 4:45:36 GMT -8
Gator, No I haven't. I'm hitting the small holes now and when done with them I'll tackle the bigger ones. Maybe then I can try that technique. Their 1/4 inch. Alittle easier to work with but twice the need for accuracy. more drilling now...ta ta Kerry Kerry, very ambitious project! I would have invested in the purchase of a flat sheet mill. Or a post calling for help from some of our European members. A unit like this one would be worth its weight in gold: www.cnc-step.com/html/cnc_frase_preise__gunstig__cnc.HTMEspecially for such a daunting task. Ap40 |
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Post by kerry on May 23, 2012 4:54:23 GMT -8
Ap40, what exactly does that thing do? Like a plotter? Looks expensive !!! But so far it's not so bad. Just tedious.
Kerry
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Post by ap40rocktruck on May 23, 2012 5:03:30 GMT -8
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Are you making it a tandem or tri-axle trailer?
