cable operated dump trailer

[easygo]

Hey Army Grunt,
I just have to give your thread a bump because of my curiosity. How is that trailer coming?

 

[evo803]

Come on don't leave us hanging !

 

[Army grunt]

Sorry guys, I been working on it very little,But will share with you this evening.
Pics&update
Army Grunt

 

[Army grunt]

Tomorrow Ill get a few better shots. I spent the day working with my 12 year old grandson, We cut a bucket load , an stacked some fire wood for my shop, then we planed some lumber for his scout troop project(I am helping instruct a few for a merit badge).
Here is a shot of the ongoing project,The old 1500 lb. winch was working hard ,so I went with a 3000lb. An added a pulley as was discussed here a while ago. I haven't installed the new one , but feel its going on right path.
Army Grunt

 

[Army grunt]

Just a bump, I am back working on my trailer. I have been really busy finishing off the roof for my mill barn, an sawing the timber for the back porch roof(3x10x18 ft.)an a few 6x8x18ft for a beam.Also flying my r/c helicopter.
Army Grunt

 

[20 20]

nice lookin logs, is that red pine or ceder or ??? I like your setup. I put a small roof over just the power head of my mill so I could load with a mini ex without worrying about hitting the roof. With all the rain we've been getting year after year I may have to redesign.

 

[Army grunt]

Its lob lolly pine.The roof came to pass after I realized i couldn't turn the "cant".So a lifting beam seemed to be the answer, then covering everything for my protection as well as the mill.
Army Grunt

 

[easygo]

If you keep starting side project like that shed you will never finish that trailer.

That looks really good. Did you mill all the wood for it or just the beams? I assume you will have space under there to store some of the lumber that you produce.
Quite a build.

edit: I just noticed the size of the growth ring on the 3x10's. That is some FAST growing tree you have there.

 

[Army grunt]

Yes I sawed everything.Ill add on to the drip edge end for lumber storage this fall.
Yes there loblolleys very fast growing.
Army Grunt

 

[davedj1]

Nice looking trailer!
I know this is a couple of months old but how is the trailer working out?
How slow is it with all those pulleys?
I am contemplating doing something similar , I am building a 5'-8" x 10' dump trailer. I have an industrial 8500pound worm gear drive Ramsey winch I was thinking about using. I think with the winch I have and the proper engineering I can make it work without a set of pulleys, If I need to do pullys i will.
thanks,
dave

 

[Army grunt]

Sorr to say it did not work, after redoing the pulleys an winch it was like watching paint dry(the up& down)
Soooooooooo I am going to operate the sizzors with the help of a cylinder an pump I got off a "Tommy lift"
I have been busy with a reunion for my Infantry company from nam. Also sawed 6x8s 3x10 an2x4s,an built a roof for the back poach(16x36ft)
Army Grunt

 

[davedj1]

Oh well, at least it worked! LOL
I kind of figured it would have been slow but hey, we're not engineers
What brand of pump is on the tommy lift?
I just picked a power unit from a tailgate lift, it's a Maxon but the tank is rusted out. I'm not sure if I want to buy a tank (if I even can) or try and fix this one or just buy a new complete unit.
Have fun at the reunion and Thank You for your service :thumbsup:

 

[Army grunt]

The reunion is always the week following memorial day,(we pay homage an have a really neat candle lighting for the 44 we lost in combat 66-67)
That tank has no pressure so any fix will work. maybe lay up some fiberglass cloth an mat?
Mine has water mixed in oil from sitting out. I hope it still works.
Army Grunt

 

[Iplayfarmer]

... I'm not sure if I want to buy a tank (if I even can) or try and fix this one or just buy a new complete unit...

I'd suggest you try fixing the tank. If you can't you're not out much.

 

[davedj1]

funny you should say that, lol, I actualy fixed it this afternoon. Took my plasma cutter and cut the bottom right out of it and cut a new piece and welded it all in. It holds water with no leaks so now I have to clean it up and paint it.

 

[Army grunt]

Ya got to love it.
Army Grunt

 

[Iplayfarmer]

funny you should say that, lol, I actualy fixed it this afternoon. Took my plasma cutter and cut the bottom right out of it and cut a new piece and welded it all in. It holds water with no leaks so now I have to clean it up and paint it.

Fix it up. Wear it out. Make it do, or do without.

 

[davedj1]

well it turns out the motor on the pump is no good so I will probably just order a new one, I found some kits online and the shipping is reasonable.
Anyone want a pump?

 

[Army grunt]

Hold on to it till I make sure mine works.Maybe yours needs new brushes
Army Grunt

 

[Bcross2169]

Please post some pics of you trailer when its finished. I am looking at doing the same thing with a winch to lift the box. thanks