tdecell
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Post by tdecell on Aug 31, 2017 19:25:52 GMT -8
Getting ready to start rebuilding the framing on the walls of my Aristocrat. I had thought about using plywood and cutting out holes for windows, doors and in between, leaving spaces to put insulation board in, but I think I'll just go back with original type framing but using pocket screws to attach frames to each other. My question is.. has anyone used 2x4's planed down to 1" thick for framing? They are cheaper than 1x3's or 1x4's and I can make it a full inch thick instead of 3/4" like the 1 by's would be.
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Post by aslmx on Sept 10, 2017 17:08:18 GMT -8
I did. I used a lot of reclaimed wood that I got from shipping crates. I cut them all down with my table saw. I guess the lumber business is supply and demand. It's weird when an 8' 1x4 is $8 and an 8' 2x4 is $3.33.
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Post by mobiltec on Sept 13, 2017 15:50:36 GMT -8
Yep I did that with the 59 Forester which has I think 1 inch thick frame work. I got 3 out of a 2x4 after the blade thickness so it was perfect. Nothing wrong with doug fir or white fir. White fir is a bit cheaper and lighter and tends to stay straighter I think. The entire series can be viewed on my website at www.cannedhamtrailers.com/59forester.htmDISCLAIMER: I could not talk the owner out of re-gooping the roof. He didn't want to buy a new one. |
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