[SEL] Need Feedback on Cart Bolster Design

[JOHN EATON]

I haven't built any carts but I have fixed up a couple of orchard  
sprayers and this drawing seems to be fine although my sprayer wagons  
did not have the pivot pin. They just flex.  Looks good to me
On 26-Mar-07, at 9:55 PM, Paul Maples wrote:

> I am now getting ready to start the construction of my cart for my  
> 5 HP 1905 Vertical Stover and I will be using 4" X 6" Oak Beams for  
> the construction. I have been trying to figure out how best to  
> build the 5th wheel (front bolster) so that the front axle will  
> pivot up and down as well as side from side. I have come up with  
> this rough design and drawing. This is a very rough drawing but  
> please tell me what your thoughts are. I want and solicit your  
> comments before I go and ruin a lot of oak.
>
> http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g36/wheelterrapin/CartDesign.jpg
>
> Paul
>
>
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