The new
beam will slide into the 6” gap between the iron frame and leaf spring.
Temporary blocks widen the gap. (Drain pipe had to go. The rag directs water to a
bucket.)
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A
sandwich of 2x6s & ½” ply, heavily glued, bolted and clamped. The 2x6s
should have been clear (no knots) & age dried. Bolts & clamps should
have gripped the edges.
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The top ends were shaved & sanded so that rain would run off
rather then inward.
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Recesses
are cut to fit the post connectors.
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The
finished beam (tool handles & box trailer roof) are treated with 50/50
linseed oil & mineral spirits.
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The beam is slid between the jacked-up iron frame & leaf
springs, against the wheel hubs, and positioned over the posts.
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The post
connectors are inserted into place. Unseen aluminum flashing was laid along
the top of the beam between the trailer edges.
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Steel plates have been placed beneath the contact points of the
iron frame.
The trailer & beam are then let down to rest entirely on the
2 posts. Nothing breaks.
(The trailer tongue is wedged firmly into place to prevent
sway.)
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