Haywagon

[GordoSD]

I have a nice JD running gear and I'd like to build a nice looking people, occasional small sq bale use, wagon. Is there any reason I can't lay 2x6's crossways on two 4x5 logitudinals? Then trim the edges of the 2x6's, install some brackets for some side rails?

Gordo

 

[kyhayman]

Works for me. I use 4x8s or 3x10s for the runners and lay 1.5x8 foot long flooring on it crosswise. Sideboards, 2x6's I just bolt straight through the floor boards.

 

[JMS/.MN]

Your runners need to be much heavier- 3- 2x8 inch would be fine on each side. If you use 2x6 for the top, the sides will sag over time. Use a triple 2x8 for runners, set 4x4 every 30 inches crosswise, and run rough sawn, 15/16 inch over the top lengthwise and they"ll last 30 years.

 

[olgentdc]

That will work ok ,, I have built 3 using 1x6 oak lumber and 4x6 longitudes ,Yes sagging sides can become a very minor problem ,, justput in angle struts to the beam , got 20 yrs of service and they were not always under roof ,, rolled used motor oil on them each year