Hey folks,
A buddy of mine recently gave me his lightly used TSC utility trailer. I am in the process of making worthy for scrounging. This is what it looks like so far:
I am not sure how to finish it off and was thinking of 3 options (all PT)
(1) 3 rows of 2 x 6 rails (Heaviest and most expensive, strongest?)
(2) 3 rows of 5/4 x 6 rails (Lighter, cheapest but too weak?)
(3) 1 row 2 x 6 with the rest plywood (Lightest, in the middle in cost but will the plywood hold up?)
Of course I want it to be strong and durable while keeping the weight and cost down. Also, any thoughts on the gate? Thanks in advance!
Eric
A buddy of mine recently gave me his lightly used TSC utility trailer. I am in the process of making worthy for scrounging. This is what it looks like so far:
![Building up a firewood trailer Building up a firewood trailer](/talk/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.whps.org%2Fkpteched6%2Ffiles%2F2013%2F10%2Fphoto-24-2hsktq5.jpg&hash=be5de76d97a49f8f8ec4bd6f8b438578)
I am not sure how to finish it off and was thinking of 3 options (all PT)
(1) 3 rows of 2 x 6 rails (Heaviest and most expensive, strongest?)
(2) 3 rows of 5/4 x 6 rails (Lighter, cheapest but too weak?)
(3) 1 row 2 x 6 with the rest plywood (Lightest, in the middle in cost but will the plywood hold up?)
![Building up a firewood trailer Building up a firewood trailer](/talk/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.whps.org%2Fkpteched6%2Ffiles%2F2013%2F10%2FTrailer-Options-2jgf9p0.png&hash=eabf723ebea9b4bf2bead1524dfe2ac0)
Of course I want it to be strong and durable while keeping the weight and cost down. Also, any thoughts on the gate? Thanks in advance!
Eric