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Thread: Draw bar lengths and attachment
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21st Feb 2018, 07:51 AM #16Intermediate Member
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Hi Again Yonnee
Sorry mate, I can't get you a pic of it as I have just finished cutting the old drawbar off the framework.
The reason it cracked is because the crossbar was welded across the top of the drawbar, the cardinal sin.
I bought some 50 x 100 x 4mm RHS for the new drawbar and I am now looking for a couple safety chain holders to weld to the drawbar to attach the safety chains.
So, hopefully two last questions on the gussets. What size do you make your gussets and what thickness material? I as thinking of using 75 x 3mm flatbar cut diagonally.
Thanks again for all your help.
Ash
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23rd Feb 2018, 02:47 PM #17Intermediate Member
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27th Feb 2018, 06:06 PM #18
Yep, looks good.
I use whatever I have lying around...
But yeah, 3mm flat bar on both side would be fine.Too many projects, so little time, even less money!Are you a registered member? Why not? click here to register. It's free and only takes 37 seconds! Doing work around the home? Wander over to our sister site, Renovate Forum, for all your renovation queries.
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28th Feb 2018, 03:50 PM #19Intermediate Member
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Thanks Yonnee
I feel much more confident now.
Really appreciate your help.
Ash
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14th Mar 2018, 11:54 AM #20Intermediate Member
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Hi Yonnee
Another last question .... Do you attach the drawbar to each crossmember?
At this stage it would only be at the front crossmember and then the side rail at the spring hanger. It seems that this isn't enough.
Thanks in advance
Ash
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15th Mar 2018, 07:51 PM #21
Hey Ash.
You'd be surprised as to how strong just 1 inch of weld is.
I do weld along the drawbar where it crosses any of the cross rails.Too many projects, so little time, even less money!Are you a registered member? Why not? click here to register. It's free and only takes 37 seconds! Doing work around the home? Wander over to our sister site, Renovate Forum, for all your renovation queries.
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17th Mar 2018, 09:56 AM #22Intermediate Member
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Thanks heaps mate.
Time for me to stop chatting and get welding.
Ash