Fix Structural Rust Small Utility Trailer Picked up a 4x8…
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Fix Structural Rust Small Utility Trailer
Picked up a 4x8 utility trailer for near nothing. New tires but some structural rust on tops of frame. My guess is 3/4" ply sat on top, got wet, lead to rust - only the tops of the members have structural rust, rest is surface.
I don't own a welder, been wanting to get one so maybe now is the time. What are my options for fixing? I assume first step is wire brush and remove flaking parts? Without welding I was thinking bolt on some reinforcement (metal or wood)? With welding add some flat or angle stock? I was thinking of finishing with something like rustoleum rust reformer.
I am planning to haul a river raft on this so it won't every be much weight.
https://preview.redd.it/phge0exezrfh1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d410d8f36d02cd045da49a2bb0a1fcef1e0c7120
https://preview.redd.it/tybgamcazrfh1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=33d3cad4872350778c97c6fb631acb63b0679f8f
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Picked up a 4x8 utility trailer for near nothing. New tires but some structural rust on tops of frame. My guess is 3/4" ply sat on top, got wet, lead to rust - only the tops of the members have structural rust, rest is surface.
I don't own a welder, been wanting to get one so maybe now is the time. What are my options for fixing? I assume first step is wire brush and remove flaking parts? Without welding I was thinking bolt on some reinforcement (metal or wood)? With welding add some flat or angle stock? I was thinking of finishing with something like rustoleum rust reformer.
I am planning to haul a river raft on this so it won't every be much weight.
https://preview.redd.it/phge0exezrfh1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d410d8f36d02cd045da49a2bb0a1fcef1e0c7120
https://preview.redd.it/tybgamcazrfh1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=33d3cad4872350778c97c6fb631acb63b0679f8f
#industry
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