1 1/2 weeks later the material arrives without some 60*60 box section !!!
And its off to work we go
This lot of steel including the axle cost 150 euro, the stubs, tyres & stainless steel rods another 75
The main frame uses 60*40 mild steel box section and Tony decided to mitre the angles at 45 degrees on the chop saw
Before galvanizing the unit, holes will have to be drilled in the frame as it is sealed, otherwise it would distort when being dipped
The frame size is 64" wide * 60" long allowing 2" freedom in from each wheel in the width
Reflection of Tony welding in the Patio glass
Setting up the frame square, level & aligning the mitres
Completed frame
The frame is being reinforced to prevent twisting and to take the stub plate for the mast
14/8/02 More to follow