[TheForge] Trailer resurrection and conversion

[Andy Vida]

Dave Brown wrote:

> I've also gotta take the wheels off and repack the bearings.  While the
> wheels are off I'm gonna sand blast the wheels then prime and paint.  Color
> uncertain at this point.  Maybe Hammered Metallic Grey, similar in color to
> the M-F grey on the main members of the trailer frame?

	Red.  Let them be a distinguishing mark. :)
> 
> Also picked up some 1.5" thick oak boards.  All are over 8'.  They will
> need some trimming and I'll run them through the plane to get a smooth
> upper surface and get them all the same thickness.  The trailer will have
> an 8'x5' bed.  I'll also make sides, front end, and tailgate rails.

	Will you ever put a vehicle on this trailer?  If so, you miight
	want to leave one side of the planks unplaned and install them
	face-up.  Better lateral hold.  Just a thought.

> What for, you ask?  I need something to carry all my tail gating stuff to
> the hammer-ins, don't I?

	As essential as breath itself!
> 
> Back is killing me right now.  Flexaril and Darvocet should do the trick
> around bedtime.

	Have you ever considered an acupuncturist?  Depending on what
	ails the back, those little needles can work some magic.

	-Andy