Bunk replacement - what wood?
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Topic: Bunk replacement - what wood?
Posted By: markb
Subject: Bunk replacement - what wood?
Date Posted: October-05-2005 at 4:32am
Hi,
I just got offered a solid but cosmetically rough dual axle trailer for $50 at a metal shop.
It needs bunks added so was wondering what timber is noramlly used?
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Posted By: The Lake
Date Posted: October-05-2005 at 10:42am
I've always used treated wood, CCA, or whatever it now is
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Posted By: Bill336
Date Posted: October-05-2005 at 4:28pm
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I've used treated wood in the past. I know some swear by cypress as the best wood to use for bunks. Around me, it goes for around $3/foot for 2x4, so it may cost more than the trailer itself if you use it.
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Posted By: markb
Date Posted: October-05-2005 at 8:55pm
I thought treated timber would be suitable, as it turns out I'll need to do some welding and replace a bunch of stuff.
If it's within my capabilities it will be okay and I'll get a trailer for a decent price.
Otherwise I'll take the axles, hubs and hitch and move them onto my existing CC trailer and ditch the frame.
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