Johnson Bar

[Franz]

The price in the catalog was $190- and the price of the wheels was about $8- at Harbor Flotsum, so I just plasmaed out some 1/4" plate, and extorted a hunk of 2" X 7" poplar from a sawmill, and welded this one together.
The lip is double thickness, with one coming from the back cheek of the bar, and the other coming from the front cheek. A couple 5/8 holes were drilled thru the top plate, and both plates were plug welded together, in addition to being welded around the edges.
Axel placement is determined by attaching the cheeks to the wood, and holding the bar in the upright position. The wheel-axel assembly is positioned behind the bar, and tacked in place. After tacking, the wheels and wood are removed for final welding, after the portion of the axel the roller bearings ride is taped to protect from spatter.

[Jake]

When I was growin up we called those swedes, I am not sure why, but that is the name given by my old man.

[rusted]

To keep this on the accessible side, you guys might want to explain to a potential newbie what the hell that thing does. I'm not saying me or anything, but some greenhorn that doesn't know wtf that thing does, mind you.

[morpheus]

so, that's called a johnson bar huh ... the warehouse I worked at we called it a pallet dragger ... lol

[SlimJim]

If you were good you would have tack welded that metal plate to the poplar.

[Franz]

Originally Posted by SlimJim

If you were good you would have tack welded that metal plate to the poplar.

I'll admit it, I ain't got that good yet.
I have tried WeldWood products a few times though.

[banzaitoyota]

Originally Posted by SlimJim

If you were good you would have tack welded that metal plate to the poplar.

JOEY could do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Markopolo]

The last time I dealt with a "Johnson Bar" was on a steam locomotive !