the_bird said:I need to post pics of mine tonight. I ended up making some elongated holes to allow for adjustment (probably more elongated than they need to be, but onceI get it dialed in they won't be adjusted again). I made the frame out of angle iron - unfortunately, all I could get my hands on was 1 1/2 inch, 2 inch would have worked better. This gives me a ton of strength, plus I can directly attach the frame to the (to be built) wood hopper.
Since I can't weld, I just built the end pieces out of the angle iron (subsequently sanded down and painted to deal with surface rust), the parts that the axles fit into. To hold THOSE together, I bought a length of threaded rod. Two pieces about a foot long, a couple holes near the edges of the angle iron. Eight bolds tightened down later, everything is extremely snug and secure.
Again, I'll post pics tonight.
Bird, if you need help welding, I know a guy in North Adams with the equipment, if not the greatest skill . Split a 10 gallon AG batch of Red with him and I'm sure he'd help you with whatever you need.
It'll also give him a reason to get his basement straightened around after the big move.