Leveler Pads

[J Walker]

I recently made some new leveler pads to replace two that I apparently drove off and left behind. I have been pleased with the design I came up with and have used for over ten years. They have been easy to use and even got me out of a ditch one time. The wood is 2"x10" with a double layer in one place to give more height and strength (the wood grains are at right angle). The reduced width portion gives me a hand hold to slide the pad into place. It is an easy DIY project. Below are pictures of the original pad I made ten years ago and one that I made recently. I finally remembered the sequence to show a picture from Photobucket. That did not fix my misspelling of pads in the thread subject. The subject cannot be edited.

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[gmadams]

Jim,

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[Redridge]

looks good!

[HDRoadking]

Originally Posted by Redridge

looks good!

You apparently needed some of those based on your other post.



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[Redridge]

Originally Posted by HDRoadking

You apparently needed some of those based on your other post.



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[HDRoadking]

Originally Posted by J Walker

I recently made some new leveler pads to replace two that I apparently drove off and left behind. I have been pleased with the design I came up with and have used for over ten years. They have been easy to use and even got me out of a ditch one time. The wood is 2"x10" with a double layer in one place to give more height and strength (the wood grains are at right angle). The reduced width portion gives me a hand hold to slide the pad into place. It is an easy DIY project. Below are pictures of the original pad I made ten years ago and one that I made recently. I finally remembered the sequence to show a picture from Photobucket. That did not fix my misspelling of pads in the thread subject. The subject cannot be edited.




J Walker you should patent your design. I made the base parts this evening. I am not sure if I will put the second layer or not. I probably will if I get time before I leave.

Cost was a little over $ 11.00 for a 10 foot 2x10.

Thanks


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[J Walker]

Originally Posted by HDRoadking

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Your pads look good. I have a suggestion that you add the second layer of 2" wood. It adds more than thickness, it adds strength due the the wood grain being at right angles. I feel sure that the single thickness will crack with the weight of the MH. I expect the design would not qualify for a patent but it surely is nice to share. BTW my pads have not cracked in over ten years of use.

[HDRoadking]

Originally Posted by J Walker

Your pads look good. I have a suggestion that you add the second layer of 2" wood. It adds more than thickness, it adds strength due the the wood grain being at right angles. I feel sure that the single thickness will crack with the weight of the MH. I expect the design would not qualify for a patent but it surely is nice to share. BTW my pads have not cracked in over ten years of use.

You spoke I listened. My original one layer ones were meant to be lighter and was a bit dictated by the 11" clearance on the band saw. Well if I am going to add weight I might as well add base size as well, so the end result looks a lot like your old ones. Thanks for the advice.



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