Powerstarâ„¢ Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 In the middle of making now, double axled, 21" long to go behind Fastrac 3220. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted November 15, 2005 Author Share Posted November 15, 2005 Not fully assembled yet but here it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Metal too, very good! The "A" frame looks a little high though to me. \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 nice work powerstar,how easy did you find it to solder the joins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram 250 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 yeh i would of said if u put the hitch on the end of that A frame it would be a bit high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted November 15, 2005 Author Share Posted November 15, 2005 I braised them TM and it went well, pretty easy really. The A frame isn't final F-P i'm working on that, it will probably come down at an angle before leveling out to be dead straight to the tractor hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 been thinking about a little number i want to make,but would need to make it in brass to allow it to work/do it's job,but havn't done brass soldering before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted November 15, 2005 Author Share Posted November 15, 2005 It's really easy, just coat the joints in a red liquid called 'flux' then heat both bits of metal up to they are glowing red, apply the brass and the rest is like soldering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 did you use silver solder or normal copper solder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Looking good Powerstar...... :). Imagine the Fastrac hauling bales or tattie boxes with that...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Looks good mate, I like the metal work. One thing though, I think the axles may be a little far forward maybe pull them back abit till there in line with the last crossmember ??? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 did you use silver solder or normal copper solder Try silver solder with brass TM, its stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Looks good mate, I like the metal work. One thing though, I think the axles may be a little far forward maybe pull them back abit till there in line with the last crossmember ??? :) have to agree with NCC there powerstar. the next set of wheels to go on my trailer will be smaller & wider than the britains truck wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 cheers fp,wasn't sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 Like I said, none of it is assembled apart from the metal frame with the base, there's room for improvement, keep the comments coming, i like a little help from others, Tattie boxes & bales NH2, look good won't it, i'll post some pictures of that when it's finished I just used the wheels off of my bogie blue bale trailer after it changed to a marston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Tattie boxes & bales NH2, look good won't it, i'll post some pictures of that when it's finished Look forward to them Powerstar...... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 It's really easy, just coat the joints in a red liquid called 'flux' then heat both bits of metal up to they are glowing red, apply the brass and the rest is like soldering. so what you are kind of saying is, its a similar process to plumbing then?? ??? can you put some tips in the custom tips section please??? ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 i think it's the same fb,just needs to be hotter for the solder,so the guy in the shop said today,gonna try a test bit at the weekend hopefully,then give the project a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFARMER Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Nice, maybe incorporate slots in the chassis to put bale ends on. eg. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 so what you are kind of saying is, its a similar process to plumbing then??? ??? can you put some tips in the custom tips section please? ??? Have done FB, & other members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilpek Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 are they kane trailers in the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Made from metal by the look of it, I would think cane wouldn't be strong enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 only you fp :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilpek Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 ;D Ha Ha Ha I wish i could be as clever as you FP (again that is sarcaism if you didnt realise) ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 i have got those bale racks made for my marston bale trailer ,just havn't painted them yet,job for tommorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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