Looking for a welder for kayak trailer

[jimj3561]

Hi All - I have a utility 6x10 trailer I want to build some racks for to haul kayaks canoes and paddle boards. I've scrounged up most of the parts - I'm looking for someone to weld them together. I'm in the Donelson/Hermitage/MtJuliet area. Any thoughts would be much appreciated! Thanx -

[Reel Tune]

I used Tomlin Docks in Old Hickory. They weren't cheap, but quick and did a quality job.

[jimj3561]

I may give them a call but was looking more for a kinda backyard shade tree kinda welder...When I get it done Ill post a pic

[Reel Tune]

My wife has a welder and used to weld, but hasn't in 10 or 11 years or so

[JandSCattleCo]

What are you looking to do, how soon do you need it and is it aluminum?

My Ag mech class at Lebanon high might be able to help you.

[Jdkxtreme]

I have a pretty nice 110V Mig Welder and I am a Mediocre welder. I work in Hendersonville and could come by after work one weekday. Between the two of us I am sure we could make something work. You can call or text me @ 615-582-0895
Joey

[Pookie]

Originally Posted by Jdkxtreme

I have a pretty nice 110V Mig Welder and I am a Mediocre welder. I work in Hendersonville and could come by after work one weekday. Between the two of us I am sure we could make something work. You can call or text me @ 615-582-0895
Joey

I'm not picking on you at all, but remember, this trailer is going to be riding down the interstate @ 65-75 mph. A 110 welder won't get hot enough to weld the size material this will need to be fabricated with. Additionally, if you can't pull the trigger and lay down a "stack of dimes" with each weld, this ain't a job to learn on. Again, not picking on you, but the stuff that hits the road needs to at least be safe.

[jimj3561]

thanx for the offers - Maybe I should have a big ole' party - BYOW and I'll supply the brews (after the smoke clears...)

Also I was considering using Unistrut or similar to construct, but I think all the crossbars and fittings may add up!

[tkwalker]

Originally Posted by jimj3561

thanx for the offers - Maybe I should have a big ole' party - BYOW and I'll supply the brews (after the smoke clears...)

Also I was considering using Unistrut or similar to construct, but I think all the crossbars and fittings may add up!

I really think going cheap will bite you in the butt in the long run , You sound like a disaster set up ... SandScattleCo Old Jim is a partier .. I would not involve the school on this one ... ... I have a Lincoln Stick welder for steel ... I don't know what you have Steel or Aluminium .. But for the liabilities... You need to contact a certified welder ... Shade tree doesn't get it these days .... <'TK><

[Jdkxtreme]

Originally Posted by Pookie

I'm not picking on you at all, but remember, this trailer is going to be riding down the interstate @ 65-75 mph. A 110 welder won't get hot enough to weld the size material this will need to be fabricated with. Additionally, if you can't pull the trigger and lay down a "stack of dimes" with each weld, this ain't a job to learn on. Again, not picking on you, but the stuff that hits the road needs to at least be safe.

No offense taken. My welder is capable of welding 24g 1/4 thick in a single pass. It's not a harbor freight welder. I may have been a tad bit sarcastic. I took 3 years of welding in school and then welded trailer beds for a few years. Did exhaust work part time for several years. Modified my own kayak trailer and can lay down a bead that looks like a roll of dimes.

I understand your high expectation and you may want to seek out a professional.