Fabrication query

[newshound]

I need to make three short front breast bars for a horse trailer. I made a single full width one once out of 2-3/8 by 1/8 steel tube, but I suspect that something like aluminium scaffolding tube will be fine for these (they will be less than 2 feet long). I'm looking for smart ways to make the end fittings. Richardsons have a U fitting like a hook at one end and a 90 degree pin at the other, held with a lynch pin (so when you release one end the bar hangs vertically from the other). I could probably get three of these and shorten them, but I was looking for a cheaper option.

They will be engaging with eye bolts. If I go for steel, I can forge (a bit) and silver solder, but is there anything ready-made which I might be able to adapt?

TIA

[cynic]

Why not take a look on ebay for the real thing or tour an appropriate scrapyard. I-W trailers have a simple design for their bars which should be simple enough to fabricate if you can't find the real thing at an appropriate price

[Tim Lamb]

In message , newshound writes

Kee Klamp structural fittings might suit. They do a *swivel flange* which might adapt to your eye bolt or you could use the complete item. Size 8 suits BS 1387 steel pipe (48.3mm dia.)

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regards

[Cicero]

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[newshound]

It's not a standard trailer; it's a Ward treble but only has a single front bar. So I need to fit the fixings, then get three bars exactly the right length.

[newshound]

Excellent, I can probably adapt a corner combination swivel. It's having the right name to start with! Thanks all for the suggestions

[newshound]

Hm, my reply seems to have disappeared.

But I did say thanks to all, that looks like an excellent lead. Thinking about using the double swivel.