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Course Description:

This course is designed for beginners and will take you through a step by step programme to completion:

Introduction: Basic schematic/plan

Sourcing the materials: What materials are suitable with an overview of construction and  essential parts. Recycled materials can be ideal: Waste plastic pipe, wood, metal, bamboo etc.

Tools and Machined pieces: A look at the tools that will be used and the machined pieces. All tools should be readily found in the home.

Getting Started: Construction of essential joints – Bike mount joints and wheel mount joints. Drilling, cutting and bending the brackets.

Techniques: Frame construction – cutting the tubing to length and assemble the initial structure. Attaching the fittings and making sure the frame and joints are square

Conclusion: Completing the trailer bed/canopy; beams, rope, netting, baskets. Alternative joint methods.

What to bring: packed lunch. Suitable old, warm clothes that you don't mind getting dirty or working outside in.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided on the day.

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