DIY: Bike Trailer Build / Rebuild

I yanked this trailer out of the garbage and have been rebuilding it. Most important details are outlined in the video but it can also be read about on my blog over here:
http://froshmasta.blogspot.com/
Also, check out some of my photography:
http://www.woodmanphoto.ca/

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[nicholasbiblelife]

Hi, the scews into the castor wheel do not seem to be a strong joint to me. Can you comment about that.

[froshmasta]

@nicholasbiblelife

I don't know how strong they really are or how strong they should be. I _do_ know that they shrugged off a 100lbs load in the trailer no problem and that I can grab the trailer and yank the bike out of someone's grip with it. My conclusion is that they're strong enough for my needs. It wouldn't be difficult to use some heavier hardware there instead though if you were building your own and worried about strength.

[zekehooper]

i love the hitch! Man are you from the south? That's some redneck construction there! I'm from Texas so I can say that. THough now I live in Oregon...better weather up here but I do miss the people. Very cool!

[froshmasta]

@zekehooper

I'm glad you like the trailer, thanks!

I'm actually from/in Nova Scotia on the east coast of Canada... but I think I qualify as a redneck anyway. :)

[nicholasbiblelife]

The castor for the yawl and pitch is a great idea. I am a bit worried about the single bar from bike to the trailer and the stresses it might put on the bike. What I want to make is a similar sized trailer form my bike and I travel from one side of Auckland ot the other side of Auckland here in New Zealand picking up computer parts bargains I buy from the local auction website. I dont have welding equipment and plan to use metal bars which I can drill and bolt but I will need to find some bars.

[mikepepler]

Nice trailer! I'm afraid I was lazy and bought one, but I'm very pleased with it.

[froshmasta]

@Ricine

I understand having limitations like that. I used to live in a small apartment and could only dream of owning a welder. Hopefully you can get to that point someday. In the mean time good luck with your bike trailering.

[Ricine]

@froshmasta

Yeah but you also know how to weld and cut metal. I wish I had the space and tools for that. Most likely I will be buying a trailer after I sell my car. can't afford gas anymore.

[froshmasta]

@Ricine

Thanks, I just use whatever I can lay my hands on.

[Ricine]

Cool idea on the bike fork.