Tie Downs & Stuff - Urban Logging Trailer Build Pt 8

[@krogge10]

You are a legend brother

[@erics7712]

Great work and mad skills. Nice to see a young guy just making stuff and getting things done. A++

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@mauriceryton]

I don't care if it is rusty or painted, it looks awesome. Great video, you are a multi talented guy.

[@jorgeconcheyro]

The build is amazing, but the way you laugh when something goes wrong is absolutely the best. Cheers mate!!!!

[@mcremona]

Thanks Jorge!

[@bradmeacham6982]

For posterity, please take that beast of a trailer to a certified truck scale and get its total empty weight. That's something you should probably know.

[@richardmiller9154]

The only metalworkers I follow are DiResta and Herberholz - but I enjoy watching your metalworking videos. Nice work!

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@brianrajala7671]

You have gained a lot of knowledge and skills in your journey from when you started through today. I am impressed.

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@brianpelchuck8906]

Overkill never killed me!!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome stuff Matt! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@mcremona]

thanks Fred!

[@troyledbetter6597]

This has been such a fun project to watch! That is one hell of a nice trailer. Thanks phor taking us along for the ride.

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@hanksgavin]

I'd like to think I could get that much done too if I wasn't watching your videos but I couldn't. Hats off to you Matt. Nice work.

[@appliancerepairshorts]

Wow!! Love it . One thing you should have done on the wiring is the fuse box instead of the junction box. The difference is, if a short happens it will take out the fuse on the trailer. It provides protection to the truck lights.

[@tedbonbrake1967]

I think I really need to know how much that trailer weighs at the end of this project. I love it!

[@donshaughnessy3281]

“ We’re going to have a hole drilling party over in Bridgeport Land “. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried that line with no success.

[@mikelatta484]

I can't wait to see you harvest some monster logs with the new trailer.

[@GuiltyMalice]

You are very calm Matt, when my drills and taps snap I lose my friggin mind lol. You’re awesome man thanks for sharing.

[@craigfuller6187]

Great build.

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@MrGeroth]

Matt this is the meanest of the meanest.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Awesome job

[@ericcorse]

Now you can hang the truck and trailer on one D ring.You did a fantastic job.

[@mcremona]

score!!

[@Sebastopolmark]

GREAT video Matt, we (YOU) got quite a bit done and not we are ready for the BIG DIP! !! !!!

[@nathansmith5229]

1) take the tops off all your jacks and fill the cavity with grease. pump some in the zerk fittings too. 2) mig down hill will give a better look. 3) if you have any play in your coupler. put some thin washers between the coupler and the channel. 4) put a piece of c-channel over the break away switch.

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@karencary3312]

Congrats it is essentially finished. Can't wait to see you use it and start sawing again. I have missed them so much.

[@mcremona]

You and me both!

[@danaskubic2145]

Super job,thanks for sharing.

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@jimmowers7675]

Good morning from Yukon, Oklahoma. Very nice update on your trailer. Thanks for sharing. Matt.

[@mcremona]

Thanks Jim!

[@williewise1609]

You have mastered using 7018 rod that is an art when the weld is done well. keep your silliness up have fun i do watching

[@mcremona]

thank you!

[@jayoliver3734]

What an absolute Beast of a trailer. Niiiice

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@drobb4207]

The big narly D rings look great. That guy did you a big favor. Now get an army tank chain and throw it over the log and the Law will let you alone. I got my tank chains surplus new on ebay several years ago for $45.00 each and gave away several as gifts. Yep!

[@rushd45]

Excellent - you're using the quill!

[@dmadere1]

Excellent job on the trailer build!!!

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@mgmcd1]

When it comes to that kind of log moving, too much is always better than not enough. 🤓 Very nice D rings.

[@robertlohman8947]

Matt. You are amazing. Thanks for the videos.

[@mcremona]

thank you!

[@pastortiniojr3241]

can't wait to see that thing lift and haul a giant log!

[@danielcortel3659]

Use your mag drill with your carbide endmill in the drill chuck. As long as it is a center cutting in Mill, it will drill that hole nicely. In addition to that the carbide can actually cut the high-speed steel that is broken off from the previous tool. Fair warning if anything comes loose in the hole you will probably end up with a broken endmill. I do love watching your channel.

[@drewt3210]

Vertical down with MIG will typically give you a much cleaner weld. What a great trailer you've built!

[@Z-Bart]

Job WELL done! "The Cremona Special" Extra Heavy Duty log arch trailer. 👍

[@lancesurgeon7614]

Matt, you need to remember the old saying. Bigger is better and too big is just right!!!!

[@travisshrewsbury7169]

Looks badass to me

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Nice!!! I love the D Rings... Whoever sent you those, I tip my cap Sir.... Well done. Nothing exceeds like excess, Matthew....

[@harryq4792]

I've been a welder for 30 years. I weld on big truck trailers. When welding vertically with gas, you weld downhill. Because gas falls down and you're welding into your gas shield. You can drag your weld or push. Either way will work, you have to find what's comfortable for you. Your stick welding looks good. I like how you jump into these big projects. Keep up the good work.

[@olddaphon]

when you hit the 60's the impact is the way to go, trailer is looking great.

[@mcremona]

I’ll get to enjoy hand rapping for another 27 years 😄

[@olddaphon]

@@mcremona you are a little boy living your dream.

[@topsaw]

Welds look great

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job Matt, looks like you built it to last and do the job you built it for. Thanks for sharing with us, Fred.

[@mcremona]

thanks Fred!

[@stevecollins9450]

Your welding beads are quite impressive IMO, Matt.

[@mcremona]

Thanks, Steve!

[@jerrydempsey3490]

There are no limits to your skills. Well done.

[@mcremona]

thank you!

[@nordyfamily]

Great work! Thanks for taking the time to make, film, edit and share.

[@TheWhimsicalWoodworker]

Having mimicked my trailer after your initial build, I certainly empathize with getting a better tail jac

[@Kurt-tq6ew]

I've really enjoyed this series. The trailer turned out great and it's going to be good seeing it being put to use. Great work Matt as always 👍

[@mcremona]

thanks Kurt!

[@stevecobb6001]

EPIC build. Can't wait to see it finally finished and put to work!

[@donnythedart]

Man, the trailer really looks good, Matt. I can’t wait to see what you dive into next! :)

[@mcremona]

Thanks Donny!

[@randallweaver7718]

Im with you on stick welding. I prefer it over mig.

[@moebandy8274]

I enjoy the time you put in to doing quality work in all of your projects!! Reminds me of what my dad told me when I was young Any job worth doing is worth doing to the best of your ability I am 65 now and I still think about that with every project I do 👍😀🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@cheekymonkey666]

i added checker plate strips with pointed bolts welded to it on our trailer for transporting logs, keeps them in place and secure, if you gunna keep a smooth deck you might want to think of a way to stop slipping, my other idea was to add sand into the paint for the deck, might try that next lose some weight from the strips...

[@jonathanduchene2374]

I do enjoy watching your videos. You seem to genuinely enjoy what you are doing!

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@morgansword]

I look at your subscribers and think back when I myself subscribed. You were looking to hit twenty thousand at that time... I may be wrong but that number sticks out in my head. I hope that the next video is the painting and remembering that you need to weld a secured tool box for clevises and tools, maybe a spare light bulb if you think its necessary plus when done, you have the logs now to test just how much better it will lift. The old trailer can haul equipment and lumber... You still might have to install a tail roll for large logs to drift on when loading... paint them both. Paint name of business on them too

[@MccaneWoodcrafts]

slow down on the edges of your vertical welds to "burn" into the walls and quick in the center to keep the weld from building up to much.

[@joedavis9155]

Reamer bits are good to have around for situations like that

[@robotskirts]

Watching Matt shrug off breaking bits is my cure to doomscrolling.

[@Borderweldingservices]

Hi Matt I watched each episode of your trailer build. In Mig welding Vertical and on mild steel such as you're welding on. You can weld downward instead of upward on the mig. Continue the side to side just pause on the sides. You can look at videos on weld.com. That is a great reference. Hope this helps. Really enjoy your videos.

[@MrTheothercan]

Honestly if you want the deck beads to be flawless you'd have to go TIG, which would be EPIC btw! Obviously not worth it, but you're doing great and it's a blast to watch. Thanks for sharing all the cool stuff in your life!

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Great design changes on the 2.0 successor! Glad to hear you are going for epoxy! 👍

[@zakaroonetwork777]

Id like to Recommend Norseman Viking Drill bits. Truly the best.

[@firesurfer]

There is a chuck that goes on the impact. You tighten by hand, no chuck key. I used one for years on 3/8 taps for big construction jobs. Sometimes I had hundreds of holes to do.

[@vincentrocco7301]

Hi Matt any time your drilling or tapping its a good idea to use oil. It cut down on friction and heat and stops breakage peace Vince

[@lutemule]

I like how Matt is into "snatch blocks" and "crotch figure". A real wood worker in my book!

[@davidpeterson5186]

If you put two jacks on the front corners you could use them for changing tires, etc.

[@mcremona]

The one jack in the back is enough to lift the entire side enough to get at both tires.

[@pappyman179]

You have this awesome 4 bolt welded plate of 1/4 steel to mount the jack and then the 'height adjuster pin' is like this single puny 5/16 looking thing. I wonder which breaks first, the jack or the mounting? That trailer is a monster masterpiece! Those D rings ... :-) Love your vids and not hiding the 'whoops' moments, very human and makes us all feel a bit more normal and less discouraged at our own fubars.

[@JoeB-pv8su]

Nice build!!

[@evilbrat5376]

On the vertical mig - slow down on you travel, let the puddle fill the path up to desired width. Gets rid of undercutting also. Stick looking real good though. Takes time and practice. Trailer coming along nicely. Looking to see finished product and its true weight when done! Monster...

[@crazyrat51]

Squirt some PAM Cooking spray into your MIG nozzle, prevents the spatter from sticking. Clean off spatter every once in a while, respray PAM and continue welding....

[@gregmislick1117]

That trailer has been an epic project Matt, and you've done a marvelous job with it. KUDOS As a side note, having just gone shopping for a cargo trailer for my dad - after watching you build this - I felt like I was looking at toys with 7000# GVWRs (he didn't want to go up to a 9990#, oh well) They just aren't built commercially like yours is.

[@mcremona]

hahaha yeah I can't look at "normal" trailers the same anymore

[@MusicMike939]

Dame at Project Brupeg calls those mounts cheeks. He really needs a machine like you got though.

[@twagner6155]

You say the taps are sketchy. I'm a machinist and used to tap holes all day with machinist's taps. Buy good ones from MSC or Travers, don't buy cheesy ones. I dig the Bridgeport. Mig or stick is the same if you have good equipment but mig is king for sheet metal. I shot a winch series on T wagner; I like your winch since I have the same one and really like the 2" receiver concept since I made 3 receivers.

[@Peggyt-jp6mt]

Congrats on reaching 300K. Greetings from Oakville.

[@mcremona]

Thank you!

[@Kurgosh1]

D rings that will hold your trailer, a full load of logs, your truck, your skid steer, and probably the bandsaw mill and most of the kit in your shop.

[@KoalityofLife]

When you were welding the stake pockets on yo were welding from bottom to top, when welding vertically it is much easier to weld from top to bottom. You may not be able to see your weld as easy but they will turn out much better. :)

[@scottgill1108]

Koality of Life Homestead I agree, top to bottom is much easier and produces far superior results. I angle the gun up at about a 22 degree angle and move just fast enough to keep a nice oval puddle.

[@Jimmy_in_Mexico]

I like your videos and I want to encourage you and tell you that you're doing great. There are a lot of people out there that don't get off of their asses and have never done this much of a project in their life. So I wouldn't take much criticism from them. I do want to recommend that when you drill holes in your tubing, don't have a lot of confidence in tapping the hole and expecting it to be a long term solid fix that you can torque to specs. The reason is because the steel is not heat treated to the same degree as a nut or bolt. So if you're putting a lot of torque to it, it can strip out rather easily. It would be better to take a little more time and weld a nut on the inside to the interior of the tubing and then the bolt can hold the torque much better and won't strip as easily. Since you are using those outriggers to brace the trailer for lifting, and inevitable that being a dangerous activity if the bolts strip out and the trailer were to shift violently it could damage property or cause injury. Don't be so hard on yourself and don't let people rent space in your head.

[@coypatton3160]

Matt, it maybe a few days late and $100’s short, but mount your break away brake box where it will be protected by the trailer frame if at all possible. I know the pin needs some clear linear travel for it to function, but I have seen many many busted because they are exposed. Build is looking good. I enjoy this series.

[@mcremona]

Thanks for the info. Got the same recommendation from others. I'm going to make and mount a guard for it.

[@csjmoore]

Curious about the trailer brake lights - won't they be obstructed by the new rear jacks? I would be interested in the final wrap up to see what it looks like in the dark or near dark. Great job throughout.

[@Bamaman14k]

Matt is it actually cold where you are? You got a jacket on dude. It's hot as hell on a Sunday here. Might I say I have never in my life seen D rings that big, very impressed. Great video, Jimmy

[@Snowmunkee]

Was probably filed a while ago. These sort of big project videos always lag a bit behind the workshop updates

[@mcremona]

Yes, this was March

[@MRrwmac]

Matt, Congratulations! So when is the welding practice over and the actual welding begin - haha. Guess it’s like a Practicing Attorney or Practicing Physician. They are always practicing to become better.

[@mcremona]

Thanks Mac!

[@bobbysharp]

Matt I would weld something on the bottom of those jack feet to keep them from bending like your old ones. As they sink into the soft ground they have bent the foot.

[@mcremona]

The bent feet are the result of being pressed into the sawmill while I'm winching logs off. I have some blocking that I put down when lifting on soft ground

[@befmx31]

The hole diameter problem......has my name all over it!

[@incubatork]

I always keep a roll of gasless mig wire handy, its also good for welding outside when its windy.

[@mcremona]

I have some but if I have to deal with flux, I'll just stick weld it :D

[@mikes1345]

You are about to the point I hate which is painting. But a friend and cases of beer would get that done. Love the way you overdo some things. May never need that extra but its there.

[@alexmarin913]

que buen trabajo y que buena maquina de soldar, saludos desde Chile¡¡

[@MRSketch09]

05:00 I gave a thumbs up at this point for the humor. 10:41 I rolled, after seeing you work so hard to get that heavy ass winch in place.. "I didn't drill the holes. . . " Felt sorry for you as well. It's awesome seeing you finish this. It seems like you've been working on it for a year now. All of us "start stoppers" could probably take a lesson from you on persistence.

[@AndrewAHayes]

I seem to get much more done when I'm ARC welding rather than MIG welding and I also prefer it

[@dennisleadbetter7721]

Hi Matt, Broach cutters do not like being run dry, you need either a coolant (soluble oil in water around 2%) or a cutting oil or compound. You should also use that on your drills, you will find you will have longer drill life (cutting edge will last longer) and less breakages. Rotary broaches and mag based drills usually have the capacity to run coolant through the cutter. Hope that helps. Just out of interest, what is the Tare weight of that trailer? On your vertical up mig weld your side to side movements seem to be very quick, slow it down and concentrate on each side, so it is move across, pause, move across, pause etc. Regards from Oz, Dennis.

[@dmj1170]

Those mig welds look nice. I welded a bit at Amtrak on train cars but I was a beginning compared to others who welded there. I’ve yet to stick weld but hope to soon at home

[@lylestatzer7112]

Those D rings should be Abom79 approved. Little guy, big guy,as long as it works your arch had to be satisfying to use on your fork truck

[@davesilvia9711]

just subed, im in VA . your trailer build is awesome, good job! it will handle what you throw on it.

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Great video! Really enjoyed your humor on this one. I also really like it how you keep talking about you are learning opportunities. Hold my beer! You crack me up!

[@reforzar]

I’ve never been to Bridgeport land but I have been to Bridgeport world and I hear it’s much bigger.

[@robertevans6481]

Congrats on 300k subs. You going to April's open house next month? Sounds like she is going to have a great event.

[@normjacques6853]

Wow! That trailer is a beast, Matt!! I can't imagine anything that you forgot, or could possibly want to add. You should be able to retrieve a redwood with that thing! :-)

[@mcremona]

thanks Norm!

[@DerekWoolverton]

It looked like you were doing your horizontal MIG welds right to left. You might try going the other way, makes it easier to watch the puddle, and you can drag the nozzle across the material, keeping your gap even.

[@johndell8679]

HI Matt from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

[@ypop417]

You still have snow up there? Hamilton Ontario here

[@johndell8679]

No snow lol

[@spiderbrandt4066]

Before you Tap the holes give the hole a small counter sink , it makes it easier to tap and easier to put the screw in .

[@kevinfinney8849]

Bomb Proof