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08-22-2012, 10:11 AM
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driveway issues
Just had my driveway paved, anyone have any ideas on protecting it from my 8288ws Rockwood FW? Thinking of buying some 2X8 lumber for the wheels??? Anything out there that would distribute the weight better? Thanks, Mike.
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08-22-2012, 10:45 AM
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2x12  Youroo!! 
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08-22-2012, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike St-Pierre
Just had my driveway paved, anyone have any ideas on protecting it from my 8288ws Rockwood FW? Thinking of buying some 2X8 lumber for the wheels??? Anything out there that would distribute the weight better? Thanks, Mike.
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If it's more than 4" thick you won't have a problem with breakage. not sure why your concerned .
Most drive ways are poured at 6"
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08-22-2012, 11:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike St-Pierre
Just had my driveway paved, anyone have any ideas on protecting it from my 8288ws Rockwood FW? Thinking of buying some 2X8 lumber for the wheels??? Anything out there that would distribute the weight better? Thanks, Mike.
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I would use the composite planks for decks if I was worried. They don't rot, stain, etc.
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08-22-2012, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by f1100turbo
If it's more than 4" thick you won't have a problem with breakage. not sure why your concerned .
Most drive ways are poured at 6"
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Paved nor poured. I'd be shocked to see asphalt 4 or 6 inches thick...
Mike, 1/2" to 1" x 12" aluminum plate would be a good, long term pad.
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08-22-2012, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Twisty
Paved nor poured. I'd be shocked to see asphalt 4 or 6 inches thick...
Mike, 1/2" to 1" x 12" aluminum plate would be a good, long term pad.
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And expensive for 4 wheels.
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08-22-2012, 11:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike St-Pierre
Just had my driveway paved, anyone have any ideas on protecting it from my 8288ws Rockwood FW? Thinking of buying some 2X8 lumber for the wheels??? Anything out there that would distribute the weight better? Thanks, Mike.
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Mike,
I use 2x12 pressure treated. Remember they are only 11.5 inches wide and you don't have to be exact when backing onto them.
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08-22-2012, 11:42 AM
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Guess he didn't specify asphalt.......
I assumed concrete.
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08-22-2012, 12:40 PM
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Around here, out in the Wild West  - paved, pavement, asphalt, blacktop - all the same thing.
Poured is concrete
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08-22-2012, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Guess he didn't specify asphalt.......
I assumed concrete.
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Sorry I forgot to specify, the driveway is 2" of ashphalt, 4" gravel for a base. Thanks for the ideas, and yes 2X12 would be better  Good one!!
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08-22-2012, 02:10 PM
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By the way, how can I stick a picture under my name like the others have when they reply???
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08-22-2012, 02:43 PM
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Guess he didn't specify asphalt.......
I assumed concrete.
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Never heard of paved concrete before.
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08-22-2012, 09:46 PM
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I'm using 3x12 treated bridge timbers. Works great!
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08-22-2012, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike St-Pierre
...and yes 2X12 would be better Good one!! |
X2 on the 2 x 12's and the longer the better. A 12' cut into 2- 6'ers.
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08-23-2012, 01:12 AM
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Quote:
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By the way, how can I stick a picture under my name like the others have when they reply???
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You can include a picture: - As an avatar under user name
- As part of your signature
Forums 101 Posts #12 & 25
To add a picture go to your "User CP" tab and follow the directions.
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