I purchased joes new 4x4 plans and started building with a few tweaks of my own. I thought maybe everybody here might learn from my mistakes and get a chuckle or two out this build. I liked Joe's easy to understand plans but decided to mod a little. I went 4x8 instead. here are some pics of my build as I stumble through.
Started with 2x2 1/8 wall tubing, then 2x4 14 gauge tubing on sides.
It echoed a lot in the garage with my mockup rollers, so i filled the 2x4 tube with foam to quiet it. Last Pics is the rail system i used. its 1x1 hot rolled cheap angle iron and i welded 1/4 x 2 inch cold rolled flat stock for the rail.
Im using Ahrens skate rollers. Ill show them in future pics. I have 4 inch wheels and 1-inch rod for levelers.
So far so good. Im a large 32nd off from one side to the other but i dont think thats gonna make a difference. Ill try to keep this post current as i work on things. Im trying to make my gear reduction box for the rack and pinion. Rack will go in the center of the 2x4. All I can do is mess it up.