The more I got into making my own lumber, the more I really needed a trailer. For years, I had want my own trailer outfitted with a loading mechanism. When I had the money, I picked up this old equipment trailer which needed a good amount of work to be ready for my needs. I’m happy that I got a trailer that needed work because I could customize it exactly how I wanted and it was such a great learning experience.

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The Fastest Way to Scoop a Chair Seat
Today we’re going to do a little behind-the-scenes look at how the seats are scooped for the chair kits. A lot of people assume this
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Hey. Matt I’m building a log lift for my trailer and I’m not sure what size winch to buy can you tell me a little about your winch and cost?
Thanks
Mike
I use the 12000lb winch from Harbor Freight. When you’re winch shopping, pay attention to the line pull at the various windings. For instance, the one I have only pulls 6000lbs when it’s on the top winding, ie when almost all the cable it retracted.
Hey Matt I’m in the market for a trailer for long hauling. What weight axles do you recommend?
I have dual 3500s and get to capacity pretty quickly. If you can find dual 5000s, you’d have a bit more flexibility.