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@mpsdadlife8823 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, my dad passed away recently and left a run down trailer that needed replaced. That info was just what I needed. Thanks again
@chuckbowen43345 жыл бұрын
Most trailers are designed for conventional lumber, with out ripping. Spaces between the boards is usually not needed because the boards shrink as the get old and dry out. It's usually 11 2x8....or 10 2x10...I build theses trailers for a living.
@darrinmiller80305 жыл бұрын
Perhaps you can help me. I inherited an old flat trailer, with no wood floor. There is a channel on the front and the back of the trailer. How do I put the boards in so that they catch in both channels? There are no screw holes in the support angle iron underneath, so somehow the old boards were put in place without being screwed down.
@tonysimpson68735 жыл бұрын
@@darrinmiller8030 I'm in the same boat. I have no idea how to put the new boards in
@minojones84295 жыл бұрын
Darrin Miller you can cut the bead of the weld at the end of the angle iron so you can lift it out and put the boards in and then either tack it back down or screw it back on like in this video. I did it to my trailer and it went well.
@Duncan9842 жыл бұрын
Hmmm
@aidenchaffee5568 Жыл бұрын
What should I use on my 6x12 with out having to rip the last board?
@easymunee1234 жыл бұрын
Straight and to the point. This is how a DIY video should be done. Subscribed.
@sevennumberss Жыл бұрын
I did not know that angle iron could come out. That makes replacing the deck so much more easier. Thanks for uploading this video!
@sunguy5274 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I struggled for hours trying to figure out how to approach this on my trailer and didn’t realize that rear lip came off. Thanks again!!!
@dorcasowens12104 жыл бұрын
Repainting the cross braces of the trailer while the floor was out would have been value added. Also treating the floor boards with Thompsons water seal before installation would have added years to the wood.
@paulsilverman29443 жыл бұрын
Here’s a trick for everybody...... every time I change the oil in one of my vehicles I collect the spent oil in a 5 gallon pail and then every couple or three years I pour the oil onto the deck of the trailer and sweep it in with a broom I would buy for $1.50 at the dollar store which I would later throwaway Oiling of the deck does 2 things: it prevents the deck boards from rotting and it prevents the deck from shrinking without doing my trailer which has a 16 foot long footprint lost 2 inches, when we tried to load cargo which was exactly 16 feet long we were unable to close the back doors,these 2 inches came back a few days after the trailer deck was oiled
@NV..V6 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thanks for posting. I especially like how you skipped over the "quiet cursing and frustration" phase of the stuck bolt situations...
@StoneandSonsWorkshop6 жыл бұрын
Shhhh.... Lol. Glad you enjoyed it.
@stephencurrie17426 жыл бұрын
Once I went to that trouble think I would have cleaned it up and give it a coat of rust proofing. Know your a busy man, is that what we call in Aussie treated pine!!!!
@paulsilverman29443 жыл бұрын
Just use old engine oil after you change your cars oil why waste of money with store-bought stuff
@billsimmons28983 жыл бұрын
or at least some Undercoating to kinda slow down the rust creeep..
@jameslester38612 жыл бұрын
WD 40 is a water displacer(WD stands for “water displacer”)NOT a penetrating oil. Use Kroil, PB blaster, or ATF/ acetone mix.
@kayeyeager80062 жыл бұрын
PB is my go-to as well.
@williamrodriguezmswlcsw81192 жыл бұрын
You are correct, but wd40 does offer some penetration. Check out the comparison on project farms channel. Very interesting results. 👌
@josephmccaslin15134 жыл бұрын
Nice job. One suggestion i have though. Instead of waiting until the last board to rip. Get your measurements and put the ripped board in the center for a more symmetrical look. Thanks
@talkingcargojunkremoval3 жыл бұрын
A wise man speaks 👍👍👍
@AK74Man873 жыл бұрын
Definitely, was told to start in the middle and work out. You can possibly make the two end boards more narrow if possible.
@cfbarnett Жыл бұрын
My plan is to start in the middle and work to the sides. That would leave the narrowest boards on the edges rather than in the center. It's one concept anyhow.
@freshnup2 жыл бұрын
The best and simplest video for this that I have seen. Great job and thanks!
@jeremycondon36926 жыл бұрын
I have found PB Blaster to be a great rust penetrant. Regardless, the sawzall worked. Nice job!
@StoneandSonsWorkshop6 жыл бұрын
+Jeremy Condon never heard of that. Thanks!
@robertharris24325 жыл бұрын
I found Freeall is much better anything else. I tried PB blaster and it did crap. Then I used Freeall, loosened in minutes.
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@bryangatewood67495 жыл бұрын
No need to space newly purchased treated wood. It’ll dry and shrink. Good job!
@FredMiller5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@dillonwells56494 жыл бұрын
What kind/size screws to hold the boards down to the metal or you only screw the ends of it
@JackmanWorks6 жыл бұрын
Awesome, that was easier than expected! Mine is going to need the same treatment soon, but I won't put it off a long as you did ;)
@albertkazemian603 Жыл бұрын
Nice video, I have a 5×10 heavy duty trailer that needs new flooring. That was a great video. Thanks
@geraldmiller52604 жыл бұрын
Unless you paint the frame with rustproofing primer and paint, the job is only half done, and will lead to unnecessary work in the future.
@bobt25226 жыл бұрын
That was a good simple project. When you were struggling with the screw, you said you couldn't get under the angle. You could have cut through the wood to get to the screw. We tend to forget that we can destroy the piece we are replacing. While you had the deck off did you inspect the wiring. On my nearly new trailer, the wiring is not up to my standards. I haven't felt motivated to crawl under it to fix the wiring.
@StoneandSonsWorkshop6 жыл бұрын
+B Templeton Haha you’re right I could’ve cut the wood, and yes I did check the wiring. I was going to add the whole wiring thing to the video, but that it was a little bit off topic.
@n5uge122 жыл бұрын
Great point. Thanks.
@cfbarnett Жыл бұрын
@@StoneandSonsWorkshop My boards were so rotten that a grandson had a great time with a sledgehammer beating them to death.
@patriciareynolds2729 Жыл бұрын
Used spray undercoating on the siderails after cleaning off loose rust.
@wearegame7773 жыл бұрын
A manual impact screwdriver is priceless for rusted screws
@JP-xg8cd5 жыл бұрын
This is awesome thank u guys just what I needed for my 6x12! 👍🏼
@aidenchaffee5568 Жыл бұрын
What wood did you use for your 6x12
@SlipperyPete420693 жыл бұрын
Here in Arizona wood gets recked by heat and sun in just a few years. Thanks for this.
@johntarabocchia4 жыл бұрын
My Tip: For cosmetic purposes only, I would have placed the cut board in the centre of the trailer floor.
@rb79er4 жыл бұрын
Probably not in the middle as the hand cut line would not be as straight. For cosmetic aka symmetry, he could have cut the piece on the other end, but that's more work and no one really cares as it is just a trailer bed :)
@practicallyIndependent6 жыл бұрын
That came out nice. Thanks for sharing. A new trailer deck is refreshing. I did mine about 10 years ago. It was long overdue as well. See you next time!
@StoneandSonsWorkshop6 жыл бұрын
+DIY Dillon Thanks! It’s definitely refreshing.
@joedonabdrnathy76036 жыл бұрын
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@stevewalker78226 жыл бұрын
Good job, Shawn. That repair should last you quite awhile now.
@StoneandSonsWorkshop6 жыл бұрын
+steve walker yes it should. Thanks.
@hphillips74253 жыл бұрын
The only thing I plan to do different on mine is once the boards are cut to size apply the preservative on all sides then install
@smsteger892 жыл бұрын
Technically all it really needs is oil. There's no point in finishing a trailer bed. The finish will just come off quickly if you use it with any regularity. Any kind of oil will do, just do it every so often. Not like every month, just maybe once a year or two.
@coffeemaninsanity8596 Жыл бұрын
I simply cleaned the head out with a screw and compressed air and worked the impact forward and reverse until they came out no lube. The lube will make the heads strip
@cra2cra2263 жыл бұрын
At 5:09, you nailed the retaining bar down onto the boards. But the boards (with retaining bar) aren't connected to the trailer at all, right? So a crazy bump could lift the whole rear of the boards a couple of inches and it could start sliding rearward, correct? Especially if you removed the rear gate in order to haul kayaks or something a bit longer than the bed. I think I'd put 4 or 5 holes in the front retaining bar, too. The one that's still welded down. And driving screws in there would mean the boards couldn't "jump" and slide out of the deck, no matter how big of a bump you hit.
@warrenmichael918 Жыл бұрын
I see that the same way. I have almost the same front and rear angle iron set up on my trailer with no screws holding the boards down to any cross members in the middle, EXCEPT i made sure to use bigger screws to go through to the frame at the end of the trailers frame at the end.
@technicaltrucking87044 жыл бұрын
I'm really surprised you didn't paint that metal with a rust stopper paint when you had it exposed
@indoorcomfort60213 жыл бұрын
Same thoughts
@cfbarnett Жыл бұрын
I read an earlier reply to a similar question. The original poster said he would do that at some time in the future but he was in a hurry to get a functional trailer up and running.
@robinlewisart_19973 жыл бұрын
Great job now I have the motivation to do mine
@JoeDavis826 жыл бұрын
I use used motor oil cut with diesel to preserve the treated lumber on all my trailers. Just a thought. Great stuff Shawn. There are a bunch of people out there that would just trade it in instead of what you did (the right thing)
@DarkLinkAD6 жыл бұрын
How long does the smell last?
@briangarcia23585 жыл бұрын
@@DarkLinkAD I was thinking the same thing. I park my trailer in my garage, and I dont think I'd be able to ever do that again. I would bet the smell will always be there
@daverea3725 жыл бұрын
No just no. Used motor oil will rot your lumber! Its what people pour on old tree stumps to rot them away,..why? Cause it does!
@smsteger892 жыл бұрын
I don't think I would use anything like used oil, but the idea is true, you want to oil your deck at least every couple years.
@brich2929 Жыл бұрын
@@daverea372 no it won't. It preserves it.
@jaywilliams4152 жыл бұрын
I wanted to put my safety glasses on watching your attempt to remove that stubborn screw! Lol
@healthiswealth73242 жыл бұрын
Super helpful - thanks for the time saver !
@LifeWithKernelLeeАй бұрын
Both my angle irons front and back are welded in
@sumosprojects6 жыл бұрын
Treated material as a replacement, is it silly to say a coat of paint adds to the longevity of the timber ?, not sure but my dad always painted most projects so I’m in that mould of thinking 👍
@StoneandSonsWorkshop6 жыл бұрын
+Sumo's Projects if I do anything, I’ll eventually add a sealer. I really dislike painting. Lol.
@coloringoutsidethelines97556 жыл бұрын
Why wouldn't you Por15 or at least Rustoleum the frame before attaching the boards? Lots of rust on those cross bars!
@StoneandSonsWorkshop6 жыл бұрын
+Trey Horsey it may look bad, but it’s really not. I did look at everything to make sure there wasn’t any serious issues. There’s a lot I COULD do, but at this point I’m just interested in a new floor.
@waynewilliams58024 жыл бұрын
He seemed like a nice guy but he aint no Bob Villa.
@smsteger892 жыл бұрын
Never use por15, you cannot stop rust without getting rid of it first. Painting over it will never stop it. The only way to stop rust is by removing it. Rust is a chemical reaction and once it has started it is too late. You have to remove it, then prime the bare metal, then paint/seal over the primer. Por15 is a gimmick.
@LesterElm16 жыл бұрын
Excellent job on the trailer. Love your vids. Thanks for sharing.
@StoneandSonsWorkshop6 жыл бұрын
+LesterElm1 Thank you!!
@craftman56324 жыл бұрын
On your stripped screw heads try an angle grinder, and make a slot in the head and try a Flathead bit. while all the boards are off might as well get a wire brush and get as much rust off the framing as possible, and repaint it.
@StoneandSonsWorkshop4 жыл бұрын
At this moment i was just interested in a functional trailer. Later on I might rework the entire trailer.
@hogster59353 жыл бұрын
Mine has those same rusted mounting screws. I will cut them too and wood as well. Nice vid.
@M70ACARRY3 жыл бұрын
Don't space wet wood. When it dries, the space will widen further.
@cfbarnett Жыл бұрын
kiln dried wood shouldn't shrink much
@Laron533 ай бұрын
Recommendation for drilling on trailers that DONT have bolts already? 1 hour in.. 4 broken bits. Not one complete hole
@Lhenry-pf5zn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, good job. When you get to my age you will realize the benefit of knee pads.
@JimDockrellWatertone6 жыл бұрын
Now you can take a trip to see Matt Cremona and buy some slabs!
@johncard72036 жыл бұрын
I didn't see that you reattached the boards to the frame and the angle on the back looked like you only screwed it into the boards, not the frame. I'm just concerned that the boards could potentially come loose when hitting large bumps in the road.
@StoneandSonsWorkshop6 жыл бұрын
+John Card I mentioned adding screws to the bottom center of the boards through existing holes, but the underside of the back I added washers and screws to the angle iron. So, everything is secured.
@johncard72036 жыл бұрын
Stone and Sons Workshop Ok, just wanted to make sure all was secure.
@vincentalexvigil46716 жыл бұрын
Nice work Shawn!
@StoneandSonsWorkshop6 жыл бұрын
+Vincent Alex Vigil Thanks!
@elundrusmagee79153 күн бұрын
How did you remove the bolt that was screwed to the angle iron to hold down the boards? I’m working on the same project and having a hard time unscrewing the bolts because they are so rusted
@billsimmons28983 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to share this, Kroil is far superior to WD 40 to get into stuck screws and bolts in about the same soak time. try it once you will agree. It might cost about 8 bucks a can but it is worth every penny.
@Bill-10056 ай бұрын
You mention securing the board’s underneath the trailer. Is there a video on those? Thx
@smsteger892 жыл бұрын
You should be using heavy duty lags, and you should do it at every cross member on every board. I have worked for several construction companies that haul heavy equipment and with a trailer like this you need to secure the board at every cross member. I get that maybe you don't haul as heavy of material but if you ever sell it that's something to keep in mind.
@deepmarsh2 жыл бұрын
What is the reason they need to be screwed in every cross bar?
@warrenmichael918 Жыл бұрын
@@deepmarsh they dont, not on this light duty of a trailer but the reason people screw them at each or a few of the cross members is to keep the boards from moving and warping. Either bowing up or bending in a curve since they arent screwed down. The only thing i noticed was that rear angle iron he screwed the 3 screws to, it wasnt attached to the trailer frame so i wonder if all the boards could bounce up in the back
@SUBJECTISOLDMOVEON4 жыл бұрын
Great video mine little different homemade built from previous owner at the gate I didn’t have screws on top nor bottom. I was told to remove gate then cut angle iron or bar that it slides in then re weld crazy huh. I can tear it up just need to get a good solder kit now lol.
@rickeykeeton477011 ай бұрын
How did the gap work out after the new boards dried I have read different opinion in regards to spacing new wet pressure treated boards for my 5x8 utility trailer.
@69virgin19666 жыл бұрын
Looks great Shawn. Did you use treated wood? That is a really nice size trailer. That is something like what I want to get for my next trailer. Thanks for sharing
@joemoneytaker17662 жыл бұрын
Perfect instructions, thank you sir
@rightyouareken758710 ай бұрын
Did the torx screws come out easily :12-16 second mark. And did you screw the boards back into the frame?
@eddieangel9633 жыл бұрын
What size of wood did you use?
@5thid7384 ай бұрын
Were there any screws besides the end caps that you re-installed? I'm getting ready to do this on my trailer. Thanks.
@anajoaquina6803 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this vieo. Would you tell what kind of wood you use or is the best for this project? TY
@oldcountryman27953 жыл бұрын
No need to space them as they WILL shrink.
@benthallm Жыл бұрын
So you don't put the same type of bolts back in? You use wood screws from the bottom? Will that hold as well as the original bolts?
@Bayonet-Taboo Жыл бұрын
Question: my trailer has 2 rows of additional fasteners along braces a couple of feet fore and aft of the mid brace. Did you just decide the additional fasteners were unnecessary?
@atvatv83914 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip great video
@luissonoma625516 күн бұрын
Does anyone ever seal the floor even if it’s pressure treated, if so what works best or does it make sense to splurge on cedar boards?
@WYO_Cowboy_Joe Жыл бұрын
I always wonder why people say they "Went ahead and did it" or they're going to "Go ahead and do it". Where did they go? Hey Cisco...I theenk it's time to went!
@tormentor4004 жыл бұрын
no screws or bolts in boards down the length only ends>?
@JDLMCLOW6 жыл бұрын
Nice simple fix...............They don't always go that way...... Was that a rebuild trailer?
@letswalkinthewoods14625 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna go ahead and do that. I went ahead and did that. Do you ever get to far ahead??..😀😉😉
@nickpoole583 Жыл бұрын
What type of screw did you use to secure the decking to the trailer?
@warrenmichael918 Жыл бұрын
I dont think he did. It looked like the front edges were under the front angle iron and the rear was also covered by that piece of angle iron. I just wondered if the rear boards could still bounce around because i dont think the 3 screws were into the trailer frame to hold them all down.
@UltimateMMAFan83Ай бұрын
How does it keep it down for a right snug fit
@zackk2746 Жыл бұрын
Such a great video
@noahriding57805 ай бұрын
Do you have to space the oards? Or can you have no space between? thanks
@filipinophreak3 жыл бұрын
I just did the samething today , how did u take off the screws that u cut off ? Did u use a punch?
@dougrichardson19802 жыл бұрын
Is the new wood just laying in there or is it necessary to screw it down? Seems like it would be tough going through that metal.
@18winsagin6 жыл бұрын
Durn nice job, looks good and done right!
@StoneandSonsWorkshop6 жыл бұрын
It’s solid. 👍
@18winsagin6 жыл бұрын
Stone and Sons Workshop I'm about to do my 5x8, the stamped metal is shot and I'll take the real bad stuff out and want to go back with maybe 2x6 boards or I kind of thought about looking at those poly decking boards since I only haul my mower and some light stuff around the house.
@foodboy7675 жыл бұрын
Those are M30 star bolts. Your bit was probably too small and stripped the bolt pattern. How do I know this? Because I did the exact same thing! Great video, thanks!
@tlc53435 жыл бұрын
foodboy767 ...... T30
@VeryMuchBlessed5 жыл бұрын
Good video and tips. Thanks for this.
@gregmacd2829 Жыл бұрын
I used my reciprocating saw and just cut off the bolt heads
@paulremnantone1102 Жыл бұрын
What size boards did you use? I have 1x6 I would like to go up 2x10 Will it work?
@mr.e-manm50623 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the video
@adamclark94 Жыл бұрын
They welded mine shut I gotta cut the metal lip over the wood on one side. Tsc trailer....
@g.d.76293 жыл бұрын
Put Zero space between as they shrink in 3 days.
@FredMcIntyre6 жыл бұрын
Nice job! 👍👊
@StoneandSonsWorkshop6 жыл бұрын
+Fred McIntyre Thanks Fred!!
@markbordenick97726 жыл бұрын
Did you screw the boards back on from underneath the trailer?
@seanchildress31374 жыл бұрын
That's my question as well. Seems like the trailer will flex and eventually warp or cause welds to fall under load.
@charlescoker77522 жыл бұрын
You can treat the wood with used motor oil. Will make the planks last a long time.
@robkober91392 жыл бұрын
Both pieces of angle iron on my Big Tex trailer are welded. Anyone else have this? Is there a technique to replace the floor boards w/o cutting those welds?
@jasonmanis86382 жыл бұрын
If that would isn’t pressure treated I would have stained it before putting it down to make it last longer. Looks clean though
@2003pblakey4 жыл бұрын
Good info here! Thanks for sharing!
@jasonhogue45852 жыл бұрын
Excellent to the point and informative! Question, my trailer is nearly identical except it is 12’ and the rear angle iron or channel is not removable. It is welded all the way around the entire perimeter. Have you seen this before and have any recommendations? Thank you
@agentleebs2 жыл бұрын
Mine was 16 ft. I used a hydraulic jack underneath (with a scrap of wood to not dent the trailer wood, to bow the board to get them out. Reversed the procedure to put the new one in. Two people would have made the replacement easier, I used a clamping system to push the one end down. Once it’s lined up, then you can ease the jack down.
@SmokeyBear363 Жыл бұрын
Cut a piece wide enough to slide and remove the boards
@cfbarnett Жыл бұрын
@@agentleebs I have a 10 foot long trailer and have the same issue with the rear angle iron. Bending a practice 2x6 but think that if I bent it enough to slip it in there it might break. Over a 16 foot span that would work easier. I have to do some more research on this. I can cut the boards shorter so the bend might work but would like to have as much length under the iron as possible. I welcome any help you might have.
@cfbarnett Жыл бұрын
@@SmokeyBear363 Not sure what you meant, Mario.
@cfbarnett Жыл бұрын
Reading further I see that people have cut that angle iron in the back and then rewelded it or screwed it down somehow. I'm going to research that.
@justaguy4275 жыл бұрын
You didn't explain how you hold down the lumber in the center of the trailer..
@StoneandSonsWorkshop5 жыл бұрын
Just screws through the angle iron.
@josephmccaslin15134 жыл бұрын
And they are all held down by the angel iron lip like he explain a few times
@jamesstrickland367 Жыл бұрын
What about boards with screws down the boards?
@gerardocortes86273 жыл бұрын
What sise it's the wood
@johnnycortez465 жыл бұрын
At the very end where you screw the angle down to the boards. Does it hold the boards down? It dont flop up in the back? mine is welded. I am actually fixing to redo my boards but don't have a welder to re-weld it. but if your method works then I'll go that route.
@freedomgunsandliberty5 жыл бұрын
Yeah it looks like it would flop around. Mine's welded also so I have to cut the angle off then reweld it. Luckily I have a welder. Go buy you one at harbor freight cheap and if you don't want it after the job then return it 😉🍻
@jsboening4 жыл бұрын
Just bow the boards up in the middle so you can get the ends to slide in the groove then release them.
@joseramirez99322 жыл бұрын
Wat time i go look for
@henryalicea18295 жыл бұрын
Yea just install don't clean and paint it that would be wrong
@blueninja2274246 жыл бұрын
Might be a silly question but...Did you make the small gap between boards just for water drainage?
@r.b.dickson88252 жыл бұрын
I never again put a space between the boards cause they will shrink in time creating the perfect gap..
@tedski6318 Жыл бұрын
What kind of wood.
@Tom-mu7zy10 ай бұрын
Where do you find wood that straight?
@paulgarcia3797 Жыл бұрын
what size are the boards? 2x6? 2x5?
@jeremythompson69692 жыл бұрын
just curious my trailer the boards are screwed down every few feet to a cross bar. when i put new wood down how would i line back up to those threaded holes? Somehow i have to make holes in the new boards to line up to the threaded hole in the trailer cross bar. any ideas?
@jeremygifford17052 жыл бұрын
You'll have to drill your boards from the bottom side under the trailer through the existing holes in the crossmembers. Its easier if you stand your trailer up on it's ass end although that's easier said than done.
@jrdickersonish2 жыл бұрын
I did this last year and watched this video just to see how he handled it. But he only showed himself sliding under the trailer. The rear angle bracket is the hardest because it has to go perfectly through 2 holes. I made a drill guide to insure I kept the bit straight and drilled from underneath. Once you make that first hole, put a bolt in it to keep it from moving while you do the others.
@jrdickersonish2 жыл бұрын
I wasn't careful on one hole in the crossmember and drilled it bigger so the threads don't catch. That board bows up at that point. Since the bolts are cutting bolts, the drill bit can be slightly smaller than the hole and avoid reaming out the hole in the metal.