Welding & Decking - Urban Logging Trailer Build Pt 4

[@mcremona]

Have a great Christmas, everyone!

[@condemartinez321]

Si feliz Navidad para ti también, i love your ideas, great work My friend👍👍👍👍

[@dufftime]

Happy Holidays to you and your family Matt!

[@darlopbgc9872]

Matthew Cremona same for you and your family!!!!!

[@Mekhanic1]

Merry Christmas! Thanks for sharing your metal/wood journey on youtube!

[@rodneybooth4069]

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@pauljoseph8338]

I like the way you’re doing the ad reads...VO with your content still playing on screen. We actually didn’t have to fast forward through the ads. Well done.

[@mcremona]

Thanks! I do what I can to make them enjoyable and/or non intrusive

[@oab258]

I built my tinyhome trailer the same way on the pivot after watching your video, thanks for the idea.

[@mcremona]

Awesome!

[@enchantedmountain5354]

@@mcremona How important is it to use rods out of the oven, as opposed to no oven?

[@farmer864]

How could anyone dislike your video? Miller fans? store-bought trailer fans? aluminum trailer fans? Seriously, you are so thorough you have earned all of our upmost respect. Andrew Camrata would be overjoyed!

[@holtsbakery8584]

i'm impressed with your rotisserie, it looks so simple yet handles all the weight. i had started looking up trailer builds to get ideas on building one and ran across your channel...it has helped me so much. i'm a pretty decent welder and have built a lot of things but never a trailer...thanks for the help

[@WILSON.1]

That rotisserie setup is genius. Definitely going to copy that on my next trailer build if you don't mind!

[@mcremona]

go for it. thanks!

[@ypop417]

seen and used one's for cars and frames just adapted for a trailer

[@scnomad3626]

And if he minds you won’t copy it? Hahaha

[@grasshopper9313]

Matt I guess I am getting a big wake up call on the many people that watch your weekly video's I have been in a big part of my life a Master Machinist,welder ,electrical ,repair Small shop backhoe,bulldozer owner service and a big reloader and shooting sports as well as a ham radio operator ,and if I can't find a part I make it. Also Have a 14 in lathe and a small mill with 50 years of tooling too keep it going.I am 70 years old and it makes me feel really great that people came back to me threw your video with a remark that is with out words very dear to me. n2wjs Charlie.

[@dannyoktim9628]

Stick welding isn't easy but can be very satisfying when you've mastered it, learned from my dad when I was 12. Great skill to have in your toolbox. Fantastic build, but I think The Rotisserie takes the cake. Smart use of scrap. . .impressive by any standard

[@MichaelNatrin]

The rotisserie idea is awesome & that mini skid looks like so much fun to operate. Great work :)

[@mcremona]

Thanks!!

[@steveadkisson2921]

It is impressive what one guy can do with some planning and ingenuity! Truly impressive work sir. I look forward to the next phase.

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@edwardrook8146]

Your video reminds me of myself. It's real out there you're in your yard making things happen I believe in you dude!

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@terristroh3965]

Usually I pass over welding videos but I am quite intrigued on this trailer build. Nice job!

[@Sebastopolmark]

Good job Matt, it's really starting to look like a trailer and not a bunch of metal welded together. Bring on the next video! !! !!!

[@mcremona]

Thanks Mark!

[@miked9104]

This video is awesome! Welding, trailers, dudes....they just go together. 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎

[@michaelcoughlin8238]

So fortunate to have made the sawmill and trailer when you did. Steel prices these days are nuts!

[@Tristoo]

I often weld at a family member's place because I'm renting an apartment and don't have room to otherwise, but I only ever manage to go there at the end of the day and thus get little daylight time. So what I ended up doing is just make a cable with a nice powerful lightbulb at the tip that I hang over my shoulder from the back. It's great for welding, and especially since it's so close and bright, I can usually see the work even with my helmet on. Because I have a long cable on the bulb I can just hang it from a high place and get good ambient lighting that way for when I switch to grinding or lining things up. I do relatively small stuff that I can move around so shadows aren't often a problem, but lamps and electric cables are cheap and durable so you could get a few more sprinkled around. So yeah, in short if the sun going away bothers you as much as it bothers me and you just wanna keep working until people come tell you to stop grinding because they're trying to go to sleep, then perhaps give that a go. With proper lighting it might even look good on youtube

[@BigKeith510]

The trailer rotisserie is amazing

[@tonyioannoni4951]

The magnitude of this trailer, and building it alone proves that you are a heck of a worker, love your precision and ingenuity, your welding is great, but you did not showed the welds when you switched to mig...I am certain they are perfect...I prefer mig welding, you can go on and on, no sticks to change...great work young man! Cant wait to see the next video!

[@mcremona]

Thanks Tony! You can see them when I was cutting the rotisserie mount on the back

[@joelschermerhorn5447]

yes, but you get a thicker single pass bead with less effort and time when stick vs MIG. I do flux-core MIG welding mostly, simply because that's what I practiced on and thinner steel can be welded with MIG vs stick. I do eventually intend to practice stick welding because it's easier to weld thicker steel.

[@NelloCambelli]

Wine differentiation is an excellent EXPERIENCE. Steve O'Donnel provided the experience from his own collection of $5.00 bottles -- included many first growth Bordeaux. His collection was created by searching out of the way package stores -- I did the same from "3 for bins". Have fun sharing your experience -- remember that the only bad wine is what you spit out. Merry Christmas.

[@mcremona]

Thanks Neil!

[@MOUNTAINEAGLES]

Excellent work like always!!! ⛰🦅

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@thomasdileo9492]

Dude. Excellent idea with the turning jacks or horses.. That was a unique move.

[@jlunde35]

Wow. Your new tag line ought to be "Happy Extreme Backyard Fabrication". You are an impressive person doing amazing things. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@sunny71169]

Very nicely engineered and executed. Watching you work it is obvious that appearance is (almost) as important as function. I totally agree! Suggestion (although you may be way ahead of me on this): Add a second gusset behind the crossmember on the hitch arms to mount an electric winch with remote control to manhandle logs that need a little persuasion during loading or tie down. We run the wiring through felxible non-metallic liquid tight conduit like Seal Tight, using the weather tight fittings as much as possible. Water pipe or metallic tubing and duct seal is not as weather tight or as clean an installation. On heavy duty trailers we run the Sealtight inside water pipe for the longer runs down the length of the trailer to the tail, license plate, and back-up lights.

[@nordyfamily]

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

[@dananelson8447]

You and Mrs. Clause enjoy the holidays with your sons and daughter. The build is coming along nicely. About vertical welds, gravity has an effect. Thanks for sharing.

[@sheilamclaughlin963]

If u dontpratice vertical up where u can’t see it u won’t learn

[@boogieman3165]

I'm pretty sure you'll be able to transport a small tank when you're done. Excellent job.

[@frank8534]

Who do you hang out with? I’m a fire fighter and sitting at the kitchen table with other guys we bounce idea off each other all night long. You must have ppl you talk with to get these ideas? If not, you are one smart guy.

[@cynicbeliever40]

Merry Christmas Cremona Family! Now 2 observations, your neighbors must hate you, Lindsey must be an angel.

[@george8873]

I think that trailer could withstand a direct hit from a nuclear warhead. Good idea to use the metal decking. Will make the logs slide on much easier when loading them. The trailer is coming along great.

[@HeavyboxesDIYMaster]

It was watching your welding...that I realized how hard I was suppose to hit the scaling off the welds. So just this weekend, I was working on turning my old car into a snow plow and I really hit those welds hard to knock off the scaling. Excellent.

[@naledimmelesi3298]

this guy has a brush for his trailer merry christmas everyone love u

[@jakespede7540]

Awesome build and great design. Can't wait to see the finished product. I picked up a couple of pointers watching your weld construction. Thanks.

[@paulritz5655]

Merry Christmas Jake Same. Matt you appear quite proficient. Have wondered where you honed your skills. On the job, school, military ? Nice design and choice of stock ! The rotisserie...Wow, great decision.

[@LadyGecko]

Most of the time I have no clue what you are talking about, but I enjoy the quality of your work and your obvious love of what you do. Merry Christmas to the entire Cremona family and many blessings upon you.

[@joha7484]

Matthew is a metal/wood worker Par Excellence

[@WayWoodworking]

That steel deck, wow! Good thing you bought the big truck!

[@joebob7344]

What a fantastic idea to be able to spin it around.

[@rockeerockey6941]

Like I said before, excellent planning! Great job Matthew Cremona

[@darinmbicknell]

Building it for D-Day. Wow going to handle monster logs with ease.

[@ericrotermund1004]

Darin Bicknell makes military equipment look crappy

[@Dildo_Baggins.]

OOOHH the many jokes rolling round in my head from that comment!!!

[@brucemorris6319]

Trailer is looking good man.

[@Mekhanic1]

I love Matt's Metal Working page!! =)

[@g.work.specials6859]

just wanna say one thing other than this a great build. Get it galvanized! the only real way to protect all of your hard work.

[@mcremona]

Thank you!

[@markfryer9880]

It is worth investigating Matt. Less maintenance in the long run. You will need to drill more drainage holes in the frame first.

[@toolsavvyhandymanservices7736]

I have sawdust running through my veins and have done very little work with metal but I really enjoy watching you as you build your trailer. Very impressive. Merry Christmas!

[@gtuttle4]

This is a very heavy duty trailer for sure!

[@WILSON.1]

I love stick welding 7018. Pure joy.

[@WILSON.1]

Vertical-up stick is all about slowing down. It will look like it's dripping down, but that's just the slag.

[@stevefromlondon9175]

Hi Matthew excellent video and you have a great work ethic that trailer will be so strong Merry Christmas to America from the U.K. Regards Steve U.K. London

[@ericrotermund1004]

Have a tip for you Matt Buy a big bottle for your welder. Then get an adapter to fill the little ones(flea bay) it’s way cheaper that way. I use just 100% argon so don’t need to switch around for aluminum Works fine! Just make sure your tanks are inspected during the normal intervals And watch your pressure ratings. Seems like there are more 02 bottles out there than argon so I had my tank certified and switched to the right valve at that time. You will find that some places will give you crap about titles and all that crap just look around you might need to drive a bit to get a supply house without bs.

[@pfsmith007]

I enjoy your videos. You seem to have the right tools for each task.

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@lonewolfdesignsbylarry]

Hey you have a Frenchie. We have 4 of the little buggers and each has a unique personality.

[@hassanal-mosawi6049]

Thanks for sharing that, heavy duty, good for you!

[@evankibbe590]

Merry Christmas. 😊👍👍👍🎅 When you do the wiring . I like to use three junction boxes. 1 in front 1 between the axles and 1 at the rear . Makes things easier in the long run. And do like some. Adhere to a color code. This is the code i use . Brown is TM Yellow is LT Green is RT White is GD Blue is Brake Red is Axillary Black is back up lights. This is the code I use. What ever you use follow it For your convenience. 😊

[@vincentwesolowski459]

Thank you for your KZbin channel and may you and your family have a Very Merry Christmas.

[@BayAreaCowboy]

Merry Christmas Matt. Awesome build. I hope you have that entire trailer sprayed top to bottom with LineX premium when your done. It deserves it. Can’t wait to see it at work when your finished.

[@josephmaschari1073]

Trailer is looking good. Merry Christmas

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@etchmfg]

Looking great! I'm jealous already. You may want to consider enclosing the gusset at the front of the tongue so that you don't create an area that will collect debris and hold moisture against the metal there.

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Trailer coming along nicely

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@stankrieger3598]

Merry Christmas, That is one good looking trailer. Can not wait to see all the workings take shape

[@deanflint2239]

Matt, you are a perfectionist and the welding certainly demonstrates that. A very Merry Christmas to you and your family..

[@mcremona]

Thank you Dean!

[@lylestatzer7112]

A very Merry Christmas to you and your family. Very nice job on the trailer, can't wait for the finished product.

[@FredMcIntyre]

I see you're all decked out for the holidays.... Merry Christmas to you and your family Matt! 😃👍🏻🎄👊🏻

[@mcremona]

Thanks Fred! You too!

[@TokyoCraftsman]

It's looking great Matt, thanks for taking us along for the ride. Next time (if there is a next time LOL) for your rotisserie on one or even both ends make up two round plates that have a hole in the middle to go on the pivot points, one plate is welded to the rotisserie stand, and one to the fixture you attach to the trailer. The two round plates kind of rub against each other and in any position you can put a clamp on them to stop the rotation right where you want it. You can even drill holes in the plates to just put a pin or bolt through, very easy then to position your trailer in any orientation no matter if it is out of balance or not. Merry Christmas from Tokyo Japan!

[@denisricher1349]

Looking Good Matthew... Merry Christmas to you and all your family

[@dacutler]

Best wishes Matt and thank you very much for an entertaining and very informative channel. More in the future I hope!

[@mcremona]

Thanks!!

[@the1eddins]

Looking great so far! FYI if you want to save time plug welding plate onto tube in the future, depending on how thick the plate the hole definitely doesn't need to be that big. Try a couple 5/8 or 3/4 inch holes in the corners. Enough with smaller 7018 rods to get a couple passes in

[@the1eddins]

Get a needle gun to get the slag out super easy

[@gorp27]

That is one hell of a tough trailer build. With the angle of the back of the deck and frame it reminds me of a 1958 Chrysler Imperial rear end.

[@rickbrownsberger8181]

Have a great holiday!🎉🎊🎁

[@jacemusgrove3073]

Nice work with the frame/tongue fish plate!

[@carolshawol6699]

7018 is a perfect choice for trailer fabrication

[@specialized29er86]

Love your rotisserie design, quick n easy and strong. I to am building a trailer and want all the weld in a flat position.

[@brucemartinez5343]

You are awesome Matt, Merry Christmas and a great New Year, wishing you the best from the Great North West, My son is no longer in Rochester but has taken a job in Tampa Bay. but I plan to go back to Minneapolis to see some of his wife's family back there, take care and hope to see. you soon.

[@markpalmer3071]

Apart from loving your work, I just can't help but wonder what your neighbours must think, "hey that crazy guy next door is out in the snow welding and talking to himself again" 😂 Merry Christmas 🎅

[@VortekXtiik]

Good idea welding it in the flat or horizontal positions, a lot of fab shops would have done the same, as you can really turn up your heat and sink that weld in to get better penetration, and it’s just a lot more comfortable. We are doing something similar at our shop by flipping a dock gangway to weld in horizontal and flat, except it’s 75 feet long.

[@eddiecabrera1408]

You are an amazing woodworking, metal fabricating McGuyver, actually. You better than McGuyver 💯💯💯. Your awesome please keep the vids coming Matt🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏. I'm still learning Everytime you put up another vid. God Bless n Happy Work Dat

[@giovannipetitti1588]

Hi Matt, best wishes for a Merry Christmas to you and your family.👍❤️

[@mcremona]

Thanks Giovanni!

[@mattpee55]

Love the rotisserie. I have built 3 trailers now and that would have come on handy. Nice work.

[@hightrux]

that's some very nice work there buddy

[@phbrinsden]

I would haul that frame to your nearest hot dip galvanizing plant. I had my frame hot dipped galvanized for a very reasonable fee and it lives outside, near the coast and it is bombproof against weather. I never need to worry about scratching it either. The heavy zinc coat is very robust. For your envisaged use galvanizing is a good option. You would need to consult with them about piercing closed spaces to avoid explosions due to air expansion.

[@mcremona]

I’m waiting to hear back from them. Not exactly sure what to expect

[@paulritz5655]

Cool Matt Never realized you can hot dip something that large. This answers my previous reply comment on rust proofing under the decking I suppose.

[@phbrinsden]

The plant I use handles very large fabrications for stadiums, chemical plants etc. For a plant like that your frame would be easy to handle with their moving equipment and overhead gantry hoists. Any tubing that is completely closed must have two small holes drilled to allow the zinc to flow right through and out of those spaces (which you want) and to ensure no high pressure air build up which would be very bad in molten metal bath.

[@vincentwesolowski459]

Matt, Maybe it’s too early to mention this but how do you plan on taking care of the rust? Are you going to get the trailer powder coated? On your previous video, WOW, a Mag Drill! Boy do you have all of the toys! Great videos. Take care and stay warm.

[@ericrotermund1004]

Vincent Wesolowski wow that would be a massive oven to powder coat lol You realize powder coat needs to baked on ? I suppose in the industrial heartland there are places with ovens that big.

[@ypop417]

@@ericrotermund1004 Any place they do storage racking will be big enough

[@1234cdsarver]

Cool young man great job

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@jerryglen986]

You are a very good welder. Great work 😊

[@dennishayes65]

This is what I saw about a month ago ! Nice job Matt.

[@synthdude7664]

Can’t wait until the next video

[@JimG31547]

Hi Matthew, I am really enjoying the trailer build. Thanks for these videos and all the woodworking and sawmill videos in 2019. I am looking forward to seeing what is to come in 2020. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@traviswalker6831]

Merry Christmas Matt. Great video. It’s fun watching your vision become reality. Excited to see the next one.

[@ernabueing4250]

Merry Christmas to you and your family and that trailer looks great.

[@thomasverdi2056]

Great video. Love seeing the progress of the build. Hope you and your family has a very merry Christmas

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Great work Matt, surprised you didn’t add any type of rust preventer before placing your deck on, looks great, have a great holiday with your family

[@chrisguice139]

The secret to vertical uphill welds is practice till you get pissed then practice some more . Don't be so hard on yourself they are probably better than you think.

[@slhasebroock]

Merry Christmas to you and your family! Enjoying the build!!!

[@welderman1221]

Good job, MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family !!

[@otel155]

Merry Christmas Matt to you and your Family.

[@tater0909]

That’s a cute skid steer

[@jeffforbes3772]

Pretty cool as always sir. Merry Christmas!

[@Alan.livingston]

Nice work on the metric conversions when you are discussing the decking. Normally I just zone out when people start discussing measurements in old money.

[@ericrotermund1004]

Alan Livingston you mean freedom units right lol 😂

[@Alan.livingston]

eric Rotermund “normally I zone out when people starting discussing measurements in freedom units”

[@RXRSawdustStation]

We christen thee Urban Logging Land Cruiser - USS Cremona. Looking Great, #MassiveMatt! #MerryChristmas, Cremona Crew!

[@TheRedhawke]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Matt. The trailer is looking awesome brother.

[@dennisboisen]

Little comment on your stick welding, As you burn the stick and it gets shorter, try to move your hand/arm to maintain the angle between the stick and your welding area, As I see I it in your video, you turn your hand as the stick gets shorter and the angle changes from maybe 45 to 90 degrees. You do not want to weld at 90 degrees. Move your arm and maintain a 45 degree angle

[@danieltainer9005]

Matt the work looks great with all the weight of the trailer and the logs you will be hauling you might want to look into trailer breaks less ware and tare on the truck

[@mcremona]

My old trailer had brakes as will this new one. Thanks!

[@jaimemendoza5163]

That's heavy duty!

[@royramey5659]

Looking great, Merry Christmas to you and your clan.

[@bfd1565]

Merry Christmas Matt