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Have questions about the plans? Or just want to know more? Try these articles. Your success is important, because it’s so satisfying to complete a project, then enjoy the fruits of your effort. Check out these articles for good plans info about the DIY plans we offer. You can also find answers on the Frequently Asked Questions page. It’s all here to help make your project great! – See all the Mechanic’s Posts here.
Making Changes To The Plans
I can’t find quite the right plans for the trailer I want to build. Can I make changes to the plans at Mechanical Elements to fit my needs?
What is a “Specialty Trailer”?
When someone asked “What is a Specialty Trailer?”, I had to really think about it. Words are important in descriptions. Certainly it does not mean “Special”, as in “Unique” because almost all DIY
Why BUY Plans, If You Can Get FREE Plans?
It’s a big dilemma. Why buy trailer plans (or crane plans or whatever) when you can get Free Plans? Some websites have free plans, other places charge. So what’s the big deal?
Trailer Frame Materials And Safety Factor
This post is a question from an engineering student wondering about trailer frame materials selection and safety factor. His analysis shows a material thickness that “does the job” is much less than his welder associates recommend. Wondering about why, he asks:
The Walking Beam Trailer Suspension For Smaller Trailers
Plans are now available for the Twin Torsion Axle Walking Beam Trailer Suspension. Please see the early build in 2018, with a couple articles (links below) about the trailer including a video of the suspension in action. Plans are now in
New Torsion Axle Trailer Plans
New Product Announcement: The Mechanical Elements line of DIY Trailer Blueprints has just expanded with some new sizes for Torsion Axle Trailer Plans. You ask, then we work to deliver.
Trailer Lights and Wires
On new trailer builds, as well as on existing rigs, the trailer lights and wires must all function. Here are some tips on the subject. If you find the electrical a little confusing or intimidating, read on.
New Size – Homemade Crane Plans
A New Size? OK, MechanicalElements.com has Gantry Crane plans – for years. Interestingly, one of our very first plans. Now, we just released the Perfect Size Crane for your Garage.
How Do We Make The Plans?
What goes into the engineering of Do It Yourself Plans? How do we make them? When you purchase and download project plans from Mechanical Elements, you get a TON of work and information, much more than first meets the eye.
The Wise Man And The Tiny House
There’s an old song comparing the wise man and the foolish man. It might just be talking about a tiny house foundation! Goes something like this:
When is it Safe to Customize the Plans?
At Mechanical Elements, we encourage customers to modify and customize the plans. That’s how you build the perfect project. So, what things can you customize? And what shouldn’t?
When Should I Build? – When Should I Buy?
Do you want a new Utility Trailer? Or, an OHV Hauler? We have plans for those, but the big question is: When should you build your new trailer? versus When should you just go out and buy one?