eccsmk
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| posted on 26/7/08 at 11:05 AM |
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angle iron for ramps
im looking at making some ramps for my car trailer im going to use angle iron but can anyone help me with what size angle to use please?
the ramps will be 1.5 metres long and will be for loading my indy ONLY.
thanks folks
like this but angle down both sides rather than box section
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/trailer%2001.jpg
[Edited on 26/7/08 by eccsmk]
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MkII
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| posted on 26/7/08 at 11:11 AM |
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I would use 40mmx40mmx5mm angle for side rails of ramps .what are you using inbetween rails
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eccsmk
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| posted on 26/7/08 at 11:12 AM |
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smaller angle between the rails
like this
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/2TRAILER.jpg
[Edited on 26/7/08 by eccsmk]
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MkII
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| posted on 26/7/08 at 11:13 AM |
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25mmx25mmx3mm will be fine inbetween
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eccsmk
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| posted on 26/7/08 at 11:22 AM |
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brilliant thank you
you sound like you have done this before
again thank you
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coozer
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| posted on 26/7/08 at 12:40 PM |
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40 x 40 on mine with heavy duty mesh in between. 1.5m x 250mm If I was making them again I would make them wider to suit the different tracks on the
car.
 
Rescued attachment ramp.jpg
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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britishtrident
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| posted on 26/7/08 at 01:47 PM |
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Don't use "bedstead angle" altough it has a higher tensile strength it has a higher carbon content which results in brittle welds
unless heat treated.
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