Do you have questions about what you see in the plans? Perhaps we have the answers in the plans info and Mechanic’s Posts below. Or, maybe someone else has the same question as well? Ask us. We’re open to questions, because we want you to be successful with your projects. There’s not much more satisfying than completing a wonderful project and enjoying the fruits of your efforts. On the other hand, there’s not much more frustrating than getting stuck on a project. Don’t let that happen. Move your great expectations forward with tips. Check in here for questions and for plans info to make your project great! – See all the Mechanic’s Posts.
This post is stimulated by 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: “Am I missing something critical in the stress simulations?” That’s a super […]
Plans are now available for the Twin Torsion Axle Walking Beam Trailer Suspension. This was introduced on a build early in 2018, with posts about the trailer including a video
New Product Announcement: The Mechanical Elements line of DIY Trailer Blueprints has just expanded with some brand new Torsion Axle Trailer Plans. You ask, and we work to deliver.
On new trailer builds, and on existing rigs, the trailer lights and wires must all function. Here are some tips on the subject so if you find electrical a little confusing or intimidating, read on.
A New Size? OK, MechanicalElements.com has Gantry Crane plans – for years. Now, we just released the Perfect Size Crane for your Garage.
What goes into the engineering of do it yourself plans? When you purchase and download project plans from Mechanical Elements, you get a TON
There’s an old song about the wise and the foolish man. Goes something like …
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?
Interested in a new utility trailer? Or ATV Hauler? We have plans for those, but when should you build a trailer? And, when should you just go out and buy one?