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Weld Main Extension Beams

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Trailer extension!

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What happens here

Position the main extension beams on the trailer frame. Use clamps, such as Pittsburg C-clamps, to hold them securely in place. Then, use a MIG welder, specifically an ArcCaptain MIG 250 as shown, to tack weld the beams to the existing trailer frame. Once tacked and checked for alignment, proceed with full welds to permanently attach the extension beams.

Goal: Securely attach the primary extension frame to the trailer.

Tools and materials

  • 4x6 Utility Trailer — The base structure
  • Clamps Pittsburg — Holding metal pieces in position for welding
  • MIG Welder ArcCaptain MIG 250 — Joining the steel components of the trailer extension
  • Steel Stock — The main structural components of the extension
  • Welding Gloves — Hand protection from heat and sparks
  • Welding Helmet — Eye and face protection during welding

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build, so we're going to build a trailer extension. Let's get after it. All right, I got everything cleaned up here. Now, I'm going to drop a couple tacks in here and get it all mocked up and ready to go, so. Got some supports cut. I'm going to throw some welds around here. That'll keep this from going back and forth when

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