bhooper360
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I've designed (and I am in the process of building) an airplane trailer. My immediate goal is to transport my steel tube fuselage to and from the makerspace, which is where the welding equipment is. My trailer uses a Harbor Freight trailer axle and has two subassemblies bolted to a center section. I used bolted sub-assemblies because it makes transport and storage easier. Each of the parts can fit inside my SUV. There are some things which I still have to design and implement -- ramps, tie-down hooks, tabs, ballast, etc.
What if I added some hinging (or removable) legs to the trailer, so I could use it as a shop table? it would make the trailer useful when I'm not using the trailer.
I'd appreciate thoughts, feedback, and comments or concerns.
What if I added some hinging (or removable) legs to the trailer, so I could use it as a shop table? it would make the trailer useful when I'm not using the trailer.
Simplest idea: Unbolt the two sections and put them on sawhorses. Modifications: Requires tabs, or something for the sawhorses to press against.
Medium complexity: Removable steel legs instead of sawhorses. Modifications: Requires four legs per box. Also requires welding channels for the legs to slide into.
High complexity: The front of the trailer has an electric mechanism like the Long-EZ nose gear. The back legs pivot out and lock in place manually. Then the motor is used to raise the front of the trailer. The entire trailer becomes a standing table.
I'd appreciate thoughts, feedback, and comments or concerns.
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