That would be a simple job with the channel iron. Notch the sides at the point for the length of the step and mount, fold, weld the seams.Quote:
Originally Posted by grizzrider09
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That would be a simple job with the channel iron. Notch the sides at the point for the length of the step and mount, fold, weld the seams.Quote:
Originally Posted by grizzrider09
I have a customer with a brake that can bend up to 1/2 steel. I’m going to get him to bend it for me and weld that brace on with another piece of tubing and flat bar welded above that as another step. Still trying to figure out where to put the handle thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by canebreaker
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The support plate on the other side of the trailer frame. If you'll be using square tube for the handle a piece of square stock could be welded to the support. If the handle is to close to the steps a couple of bends could be added to the square stock to off set it.
If I had them on a trailer to launch from I might could use a step.Quote:
Originally Posted by slabin
I contacted Mr Gene last winter about steps, and he had done something in the past and doesn't want to get into that arena....
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These steps are beginning to seem like more of a hassle than they should. How bad is a couple busted teeth anyways?? :biggrin
I checked my stash of square tube today. All I have is 3/4, 1 and 1 1/2" thin and medium wall. I might be light weight, but won't go under 1 1/2" thick wall. I'll check a scrap dealer next week.
Medicare doesn't pay for teeth so I'd be living with them for a while.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snubbys
All depends on boat and trailer, how flexible you are, how your balance is , steps on how long your stride is, how big a step depends on how big your foot is better to big than to small. Handle on top step .have to have a handle. If you fish in the winter don/t forget to allow for winter clothes on step distance. Lot difference with or without coveralls and boots.
Trickstep.com makes a fine step system as well....a tad expensive... But very nicely done,,,
Ezeestep will customize for your boat/trailer but may be more than your budget.
- 1 Step System – $220.00 plus shipping
- 2 Step System – $390.00 plus shipping
- 3 Step System – $495.00 plus shipping
- Grab Pole Option – $80.00
- NEW Retractable Grab Pole Option – $120.00
- Fully Galvanized Option – Call For Pricing
Dont get me wrong they are very well built and look extremely nice. And I know you get what you pay for but that’s just to far out of my budget
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I built mine Attachment 276016
Tink, thank you.
Looks like what the doctor ordered. Cheap for some and free for me, a little work to make things fit.
Just ordered a set of Trickstep.com out of Indiana,,, These guys make a nice set of steps and are around same price as most,,,,
Looks good Takeum.
I checked at a scrapyard today. Lots of light wall square tube 1 1/2 and 2". There was a cabover ladder rack with 1 1/2" heavy wall square tube, I heard $5 per cut with a torch. I'll check another one.
I have a friend in Southhaven that does welding,,, I bet he has a ton of metal just hanging around,I also have access to a nheavy duty metal band saw that's just sitting collecting dust as well as a few welding machines,,,,,,,,Id love to build a few sets of these for folks here to offer something at a better cost,,, The $500 is a bit much for most folks just fishing,,,
I'll meet you at your friends place, send me a pm with location and time.
Cane,,, I would be a good deal for sure,,, I may just buy his band saw and welder so and be good to go,,, what welder would work best on doing this kind of welding? 220mig ? Arc? Or maybe some else?
I stuck all my heavy parts with my 110V flux wire feed then finished them off with my stick welder except the expanded metal on top of the steps. Wire feed for those. Had to make sure they were good for 300 pounds.They're good for more.Quote:
Originally Posted by Takeum
A 110 would probably get you by if you have welding experience. 1/8 wall tubing should work if your design is good. If you are using 1/4 wall, would use a 220 machine. If you are buying a welder, I would pay a little more and get a 220. I built nerf bars for my Bronco with a 140 mig and have held up well. I have a 110,220 and AC/DC stick.
I can use my son's 220 stick welder, just have to keep an eye out for the little girls when they come around.
For now any cutting would be with a sabre saw, sawsall, hacksaw, grinder and chisel.
On this 4" channel the top and bottom steps would be a straight cut. The center step would need a slot cut for the post to pass through. If I was still working I'd use a torch to cut it out.
Have you done any aluminum welding with the DC stick welder?Quote:
Originally Posted by deltarat
Plasma cutter maybe?
I have not tried aluminum. I want to get a spool gun for the 220 Miller mig but the gun and another bottle are pretty high. It is just cheaper to get a welding shop to do what little I have to do. Anything in steel I can pretty much handle.
Just curious are you using the steps when you unload and load the boat. I am doing more fishing on my own, I am unloading near a dock trying not to get in and out of boat because of knee issue.
Unfortunately there is not a dock right beside where I launch from so I will be using it for getting in and getting out. Right now I have to jump out the boat when I trailer it and that’s getting bad on the ole knees and back
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Very few of our ramps have docks. The ones we have on the big 4 are good during high water.
These steps will help getting in the boat when launching and getting out of the boat when on the trailer again.
All we had at work were AC welders. I talked with the person at Airgas about welding aluminum. Go negative for aluminum instead of positive for a better weld on an AC welder, not as good as a DC welder, but I got the job done. I could get a quarter inch puddle instead of 1/16 or 1/8 puddle before blowing a hole through. About a month after I finished all my aluminum welding the welders were replaced with AC/DC models.
my new ride, awaits me,, A set of new Tricksteps to help ol Fatboy mount up and ride to his favorite crappie places,,,Things just got awhile lot easier for this ol man,,...checked out!
May have to weld the main bracket so thieves won't take it as well as to add support,,, tends to wiggle slightly with 300 lbs of man leaning on her,,,maybe just weld a plate across the top of entire area where it mounts,,,just a thought
All the videos I've seen show wiggle with heavy loads.
Looks like lock nuts in your picture. Replace them with standard nuts and spot weld the nut to the bolt. Don't know if it would stop thief, it would slow it some.
Cane I'm sure it's safe enough to use,,, but after awhile I think that weld could come loose if continued flexing,,,Ai m gonna weld some additional braces for it,,,
300 lbs? I went from 320 to 152 in 6 months, I'm back to 198 now. During the summer I can get into a size 30/32 pants, winter time size 34. I was pallbearer for some fat friends, it hurt and I said I wouldn't be a burden to others.
Looking at your trailer/steps. Hitch in front and boat behind for directions. The plate on the right side could be longer. A piece of metal cut and welded at an angle to support the bracket on the left. A stop would need to be welded to the bracket.
The trailer Y's out. A piece of angle iron to sit on that frame welded to a piece of angle iron or square tube, welded to the step bracket.
Cane,,, if I get a welder".. You want to try your luck? I can weld, but it generally looks better if a second grader did it then me,,,lol
I got a mig yall can use or I will sell for a fair price, may not burn hot enuff for what yall are looking for tho.Quote:
Originally Posted by Takeum
I don't think I need a trailer step yet but I do have one request when y'all start this project can I please come and watch I will bring all the beer figure that's a small price to pay for this entertainment
Holy cow canebreaker you lost a 168lb in 6 months you should be a spoke person for slim fast you would put Tommy Lasorda out of a job
Can't give credit to those products. I said if it looked good I didn't need it.
I drink Key stone Ice.