Building a 5 x 8 Utility Trailer

Mickey · 2005-05-28T02:31:31+00:00

Would a 5 x8 utility trailer be a good project for a beginning welder? I would be using a GMAW with 75/25 argon/c02 mix it is 110 volts. I did some measuring of trailers locally and they are made of 2.5" angle that is .125" think. My welders is capable of welding metal that thick according to the manual. I have a HVLP spray painter to prime and paint it also. I think I would buy a kit with all the parts except the steel and tires. I would get plans that way.

May 28, 2005 21 Replies

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Pete Keillor 21 years ago

Like mine (also first project) at

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I still have to add the bottle chocks at both cross rails. I also have to chop off the lead holders and move them out. It looked good until I set the welder on and found the leads plugging in right on top the lead holders. The cart works well. The pneumatic wheels are behind the centerline of the bottle.

Pete Keillor

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Bob Engelhardt 21 years ago

When I built my cart, I used an idea of Ernie's. That was to put a mini table on top. I don't have a separate welding table and most of my MIG welding is on small stuff, so I use that built-in table ALL the time. It is SO handy. YMMV, but take a look:

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The table has to be electrically isolated from the welder, but that was easy (I used plywood). You can Google-group for Ernie's and my posts on the carts.

Bob

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