[htl]

LowBoy Heavy Duty Trailer

I just love making low boy trailers and being able to put my models on them,
No I am not playing with my models. LOL

Getting started,

Needed a pop can for size picture.

Gluing up a slab, I clamp a board down so I can glue up the parts one at a time and hold them in place with hand pressure
It's 1/4" thick so clamps would just be a pain and get in the way.

#4 over and out.

 

[Budster]

LowBoy Heavy Duty Trailer

I just love making low boy trailers and being able to put my models on them,
No I am not playing with my models. LOL

Getting started,

Needed a pop can for size picture.

Gluing up a slab, I clamp a board down so I can glue up the parts one at a time and hold them in place with hand pressure
It's 1/4" thick so clamps would just be a pain and get in the way.

#4 over and out.

Looking Great
as always. I am sure it will be a top contender.

 

[crowie]

LowBoy Heavy Duty Trailer

I just love making low boy trailers and being able to put my models on them,
No I am not playing with my models. LOL

Getting started,

Needed a pop can for size picture.

Gluing up a slab, I clamp a board down so I can glue up the parts one at a time and hold them in place with hand pressure
It's 1/4" thick so clamps would just be a pain and get in the way.

#4 over and out.

That laminated deck is going to really make this dropdeck trailer look something very special Bruce.

 

[htl]

LowBoy Heavy Duty Trailer

Really doesn't look like I got much done but there's a ton a work in there, plus I went ahead and made up wheel blanks for the trailer and also the truck I may build to match.

25 wheel blanks, glued up and sized.
There's a ton a work ahead on the tires but you all know I LOVE building wheels!!! LOL

 

[GR8HUNTER]

LowBoy Heavy Duty Trailer

Really doesn't look like I got much done but there's a ton a work in there, plus I went ahead and made up wheel blanks for the trailer and also the truck I may build to match.

25 wheel blanks, glued up and sized.
There's a ton a work ahead on the tires but you all know I LOVE building wheels!!! LOL

gonna look real nice when finished :<))

 

[crowie]

LowBoy Heavy Duty Trailer

Really doesn't look like I got much done but there's a ton a work in there, plus I went ahead and made up wheel blanks for the trailer and also the truck I may build to match.

25 wheel blanks, glued up and sized.
There's a ton a work ahead on the tires but you all know I LOVE building wheels!!! LOL

Looking good Bruce but cutting the tyre tread on 25 wheels will take the patience of a saint.

 

[htl]

LowBoy Heavy Duty Trailer

Really doesn't look like I got much done but there's a ton a work in there, plus I went ahead and made up wheel blanks for the trailer and also the truck I may build to match.

25 wheel blanks, glued up and sized.
There's a ton a work ahead on the tires but you all know I LOVE building wheels!!! LOL

It can be accomplished as I have the technology needed to get er done. lol

 

[htl]

Figuring out the wheels

Worked on gluing up and then cutting out the wheel blanks yesterday and shaped the out sides.
Twenty five of them.

Then today I cut out the treads.
First cut out the treads on the tread cutting jig.

Had to load the jig 4 times to get er done.

Then needed to set up the table saw fence for cutting the treads in the other direction.
It takes some time playing around with the fence to get just the right spacing for the treads.
I would have loved adding one more groove but didn't think the wood could handle that kind a abuse.

You can see where I did the extra groove in these tires but the wood was just a bit thicker so they could handle it.

I then got down the spare wheel box and looked through it for ideas for the rims.

LOL While I was at it I took some pictures of them, you probable remember where a lot of them came from.
When I make wheels I try to all ways make a few extras so if one doesn't work out there's no problem I have another.

My brain went blank after that, it's really hot and humid around here, so time to sleep on it and something will come to mind.
HTL over and out!!!.

 

[Redoak49]

Figuring out the wheels

Worked on gluing up and then cutting out the wheel blanks yesterday and shaped the out sides.
Twenty five of them.

Then today I cut out the treads.
First cut out the treads on the tread cutting jig.

Had to load the jig 4 times to get er done.

Then needed to set up the table saw fence for cutting the treads in the other direction.
It takes some time playing around with the fence to get just the right spacing for the treads.
I would have loved adding one more groove but didn't think the wood could handle that kind a abuse.

You can see where I did the extra groove in these tires but the wood was just a bit thicker so they could handle it.

I then got down the spare wheel box and looked through it for ideas for the rims.

LOL While I was at it I took some pictures of them, you probable remember where a lot of them came from.
When I make wheels I try to all ways make a few extras so if one doesn't work out there's no problem I have another.

My brain went blank after that, it's really hot and humid around here, so time to sleep on it and something will come to mind.
HTL over and out!!!.

Always interesting blogs!!!

 

[FrenchGoattoys]

Figuring out the wheels

Worked on gluing up and then cutting out the wheel blanks yesterday and shaped the out sides.
Twenty five of them.

Then today I cut out the treads.
First cut out the treads on the tread cutting jig.

Had to load the jig 4 times to get er done.

Then needed to set up the table saw fence for cutting the treads in the other direction.
It takes some time playing around with the fence to get just the right spacing for the treads.
I would have loved adding one more groove but didn't think the wood could handle that kind a abuse.

You can see where I did the extra groove in these tires but the wood was just a bit thicker so they could handle it.

I then got down the spare wheel box and looked through it for ideas for the rims.

LOL While I was at it I took some pictures of them, you probable remember where a lot of them came from.
When I make wheels I try to all ways make a few extras so if one doesn't work out there's no problem I have another.

My brain went blank after that, it's really hot and humid around here, so time to sleep on it and something will come to mind.
HTL over and out!!!.

Your skills are disturbing. I would love to be as talented as the people I follow on this site.

 

[htl]

Figuring out the wheels

Worked on gluing up and then cutting out the wheel blanks yesterday and shaped the out sides.
Twenty five of them.

Then today I cut out the treads.
First cut out the treads on the tread cutting jig.

Had to load the jig 4 times to get er done.

Then needed to set up the table saw fence for cutting the treads in the other direction.
It takes some time playing around with the fence to get just the right spacing for the treads.
I would have loved adding one more groove but didn't think the wood could handle that kind a abuse.

You can see where I did the extra groove in these tires but the wood was just a bit thicker so they could handle it.

I then got down the spare wheel box and looked through it for ideas for the rims.

LOL While I was at it I took some pictures of them, you probable remember where a lot of them came from.
When I make wheels I try to all ways make a few extras so if one doesn't work out there's no problem I have another.

My brain went blank after that, it's really hot and humid around here, so time to sleep on it and something will come to mind.
HTL over and out!!!.

FGTOYS You've made a great start, just keep building and the skill will grow as it has for me and all that follow each other as we build and have fun.

 

[FrenchGoattoys]

Figuring out the wheels

Worked on gluing up and then cutting out the wheel blanks yesterday and shaped the out sides.
Twenty five of them.

Then today I cut out the treads.
First cut out the treads on the tread cutting jig.

Had to load the jig 4 times to get er done.

Then needed to set up the table saw fence for cutting the treads in the other direction.
It takes some time playing around with the fence to get just the right spacing for the treads.
I would have loved adding one more groove but didn't think the wood could handle that kind a abuse.

You can see where I did the extra groove in these tires but the wood was just a bit thicker so they could handle it.

I then got down the spare wheel box and looked through it for ideas for the rims.

LOL While I was at it I took some pictures of them, you probable remember where a lot of them came from.
When I make wheels I try to all ways make a few extras so if one doesn't work out there's no problem I have another.

My brain went blank after that, it's really hot and humid around here, so time to sleep on it and something will come to mind.
HTL over and out!!!.

Thanks for the words of encouragement. Meaningful.

 

[JCamp]

Figuring out the wheels

Worked on gluing up and then cutting out the wheel blanks yesterday and shaped the out sides.
Twenty five of them.

Then today I cut out the treads.
First cut out the treads on the tread cutting jig.

Had to load the jig 4 times to get er done.

Then needed to set up the table saw fence for cutting the treads in the other direction.
It takes some time playing around with the fence to get just the right spacing for the treads.
I would have loved adding one more groove but didn't think the wood could handle that kind a abuse.

You can see where I did the extra groove in these tires but the wood was just a bit thicker so they could handle it.

I then got down the spare wheel box and looked through it for ideas for the rims.

LOL While I was at it I took some pictures of them, you probable remember where a lot of them came from.
When I make wheels I try to all ways make a few extras so if one doesn't work out there's no problem I have another.

My brain went blank after that, it's really hot and humid around here, so time to sleep on it and something will come to mind.
HTL over and out!!!.

French is right, you have some serious skills…... also serious patience. All the wheels looks good. Ever try to sell them to ur local tire shop? No pun intended. They'd make nice key chains with their name on it as advertisement

 

[crowie]

Figuring out the wheels

Worked on gluing up and then cutting out the wheel blanks yesterday and shaped the out sides.
Twenty five of them.

Then today I cut out the treads.
First cut out the treads on the tread cutting jig.

Had to load the jig 4 times to get er done.

Then needed to set up the table saw fence for cutting the treads in the other direction.
It takes some time playing around with the fence to get just the right spacing for the treads.
I would have loved adding one more groove but didn't think the wood could handle that kind a abuse.

You can see where I did the extra groove in these tires but the wood was just a bit thicker so they could handle it.

I then got down the spare wheel box and looked through it for ideas for the rims.

LOL While I was at it I took some pictures of them, you probable remember where a lot of them came from.
When I make wheels I try to all ways make a few extras so if one doesn't work out there's no problem I have another.

My brain went blank after that, it's really hot and humid around here, so time to sleep on it and something will come to mind.
HTL over and out!!!.

Absolutely Bruce you are for sure a model wheel master.

 

[htl]

Got the trailer wheels under control

Finished up the trailer wheels and will save the semi wheels for when I build the truck.
I took me more time to make these rims than to make the tires and there's twice as many tires as the rims just need to be on the out side looking pretty.

Drilling out the spokes for the rims.

Drilling for the lug nuts.

Different jig but same steps gets the lug nuts drilled.
I just used every fourth hole to get my spacing, got to love jigs, once set up just pin and drill no measuring what so ever.

Adding all the lug bolts.
I found some dowels just a tad bigger than tooth picks so gave them a try.

Just about ready to put it all together but a ton a sanding has and will be done before that happens.

#4 over and out

 

[Dutchy]

Got the trailer wheels under control

Finished up the trailer wheels and will save the semi wheels for when I build the truck.
I took me more time to make these rims than to make the tires and there's twice as many tires as the rims just need to be on the out side looking pretty.

Drilling out the spokes for the rims.

Drilling for the lug nuts.

Different jig but same steps gets the lug nuts drilled.
I just used every fourth hole to get my spacing, got to love jigs, once set up just pin and drill no measuring what so ever.

Adding all the lug bolts.
I found some dowels just a tad bigger than tooth picks so gave them a try.

Just about ready to put it all together but a ton a sanding has and will be done before that happens.

#4 over and out

Nice.

 

[crowie]

Got the trailer wheels under control

Finished up the trailer wheels and will save the semi wheels for when I build the truck.
I took me more time to make these rims than to make the tires and there's twice as many tires as the rims just need to be on the out side looking pretty.

Drilling out the spokes for the rims.

Drilling for the lug nuts.

Different jig but same steps gets the lug nuts drilled.
I just used every fourth hole to get my spacing, got to love jigs, once set up just pin and drill no measuring what so ever.

Adding all the lug bolts.
I found some dowels just a tad bigger than tooth picks so gave them a try.

Just about ready to put it all together but a ton a sanding has and will be done before that happens.

#4 over and out

Man oh man, you certainly do beautiful wheels Bruce.

 

[htl]

Adding more to the trailer

HI!!

Just had to put the wheels on and give it a look, lol

Ton more to do to this but look at how big this thing is.

 

[crowie]

Adding more to the trailer

HI!!

Just had to put the wheels on and give it a look, lol

Ton more to do to this but look at how big this thing is.

That's one very impressive looking trailer Bruce.

 

[Budster]

Adding more to the trailer

HI!!

Just had to put the wheels on and give it a look, lol

Ton more to do to this but look at how big this thing is.

Looking great htl.