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How to Repair Broken Expanded Steel Trailer Tailgate DIY

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Fix that gnarly trailer tailgate of yours already! If this applies to you, check out this video for some tips, tricks, and tools for getting it done correctly.
If you do decide to go the route I did, below are links to tools and parts shown in the video to help you do it. Most of these are affiliate links so if you end up buying I will earn a small commission. Thanks for your support!
Norton 4.5" grinder flap disk: amzn.to/3pIs0y9
Inkzall (the BEST shop markers I have ever used): amzn.to/44Ejdft
Black & Decker Grinder (this is a Porter Cable but Stanley tools owns both Black & Decker and Porter Cable, it is the exact same grinder): amzn.to/3KhTNwb
Lenox 4.5" Diamond Cutoff Wheel: amzn.to/3DAazmP
Ryobi 18V OnePlus Grinder: amzn.to/47apscX
6AH Ryobi High Capacity batteries: amzn.to/45d8AR7
Orange Welding Jacket with Pen Pocket: amzn.to/4565D4E
3M Reusable dust/grinding/welding mask: amzn.to/3YdvXYv
Inkzall (better than Sharpies for marking metal): amzn.to/3Dyvk2d
Irwin Welding C Clamps: amzn.to/3DDjX9e
Hobart Handler 190 (the newer version of mine in the video): amzn.to/47e9Y7D
This is the way I did it, I would love to hear your feedback on what has worked for you in your shop. Hope you get some ideas! Check out our site at www.DIYMetalFa... and store at www.CreativeEn...

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@jacobkruse7915 2 месяца назад

Good video for sure.going to start getting my gate welded up and painted its a large sheet in the middle that you can put your leg through .tac welds are breaking through out the gate .the metal is in good shape .im going to go your grinder route and possible take it all off clean it all up and re weld it all 🤘any tips on straightening a bent gate from a forklift slightly pushing down on on one side .and also a better locking system than slide pins and chain mine suck

@diymetalfabrication 2 месяца назад

Depends on where it is bent. If it is bent at the things you will likely have to cut them off and reweld or replace the hinges. If the gate itself is bent it will have to be bent back. While you have the expanded steel cut off make sure the gate frame is square and flat before welding the expanded steel back on. Might need to add some reinforcements to get it to stay. Good luck with your project. Be safe and have fun doing it.

@Jpsmoto Месяц назад

Would you be able to use a flux core welder on this? I’m brand new to welding and have a project similar to this that needs done

@diymetalfabrication Месяц назад

For sure, this is a great project to start practicing with. Just make sure, especially if it is a 110v unit that you get it turned up high/hot enough for a solid weld. Let us know how it goes!

@Sanus180 4 месяца назад

What settings did you run on the welder for that??

@diymetalfabrication 4 месяца назад

Good question. All welders are set up different. I generally use .030 solid core wire with 75/25 argon/co2 mix. This thickness of metal on my welder (older Hobart Handler 180) is usually a 2 or 3 on voltage setting and between 50 and 60 wire speed. I just turn it up or down a bit depending on if I am burning through the expanded steel. What are you working on?

@frizzellwimbush320 10 месяцев назад

If you don't mind telling, what's the measurements of the mesh you purchase?

@diymetalfabrication 10 месяцев назад

It is called 3/4 #9 raised expanded steel. There is also the same size but in 'flat' which is good for bbq grill grates but not good for things like trailer ramps where you need traction. Affiliate link to an example: amzn.to/3QxGuLG

@brianlabarre1 4 месяца назад

How much did you charge to do a job like this?

@diymetalfabrication 4 месяца назад

This job was for a good friend and neighbor so I did it for really cheap. I remember thinking about halfway through that if it hadn't been for him then wasn't worth it 😅. If I were to guesstimate a retail price, maybe like $400? I don't do this for a living, the stuff in my shop is mostly just for myself and some beer money.

@teresabuckmaster2763 Год назад

You can paint it any color you like as long as it’s black! 😂

@diymetalfabrication Год назад

I heard that years ago and I pops in my head every time I paint something black 😂 "With regard to the color of the Model T's (1919 - 1925), Henry Ford is quoted for having said that “Any color the customer wants, as long as it’s black.”" www.thejamesmadisonmuseum.net/single-post/any-color-the-customer-wants-as-long-as-it-s-black-henry-ford

@teresabuckmaster2763 Год назад

@@diymetalfabrication that is a cool story! Thank you for sharing it!