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Post by roadtripper on Jul 31, 2017 20:50:30 GMT -8
I'll second that. Maybe best service i ever had. Even answered some questions on what i needed and told me how to change out some glass on a weekend be email.
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Post by roadtripper on Jul 30, 2017 5:46:41 GMT -8
Using skin pieces worked well for me and temporarily tacked them on here and there to check things. At one curved section I made two the same, one for each side, but had to re make the second as the weren't the same after all. So don't assume too much.
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Post by roadtripper on Jul 27, 2017 10:42:13 GMT -8
If you want to make something exactly like the template use a bit where the cutter and the bearing collar are the same size. If you are not familiar with routers I'm guessing you could google "how to use router" and get some good tips, like which direction to push, etc. Have fun. There is no end to what that tool will do.
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Post by roadtripper on Jul 27, 2017 6:01:24 GMT -8
Hi. I'd cut that curve with a router. Make a template from a 1/4 " scrap af Masonite by cutting with jig saw and then sanding till its perfect. Sand by hand or with a drum on the drill press. Clamp the jig to finish piece and cut using bit with the collar on top. First rough cut curve on oak leaving a quarter inch or so to trim with router. Practice a cut on a scrap first to make sure depth etc is adjusted right. If that finish top as in the picture is ply (I can't tell), go slow and easy with a new sharp cutter to avoid tear out.
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Post by roadtripper on Jul 21, 2017 12:43:06 GMT -8
Im in Sonora. Sonora Lumber has nice Birch and oak in 1/4 and 1/8 in stock most of the time. About 20 bocks a sheet.
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Post by roadtripper on Jul 6, 2017 13:58:47 GMT -8
Hi, and here are my thoughts. I think most sides are built like you say, on a table and then panel interior stapled and glued all around. Not sure about a jig, as many seem a little off one side to the other. This method gives a lot of sheer strength and ties all framing down through skirt board together. If you do paneling after, seems the sheer and strength will not transfer as well to the floor. If your walls are up you could block with full thickness (1") in your case and fasten paneling at top of block and screw blocking to whatever framing system your floor has. As far as treating bottom, that's been discussed a lot with varying opinions. You might notice that solid framing that gets wet often but drains and dries easily is still solid after 50 years. Im sure others will jump in here.
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Post by roadtripper on Jul 1, 2017 6:04:01 GMT -8
34 K... really? Well wait a minute. If I figure my labor at $1 per hour, maybe I'm getting close on my rebuild.
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Post by roadtripper on Jun 29, 2017 16:00:36 GMT -8
We've gotten into an annual spring south weat road trip from our Sierra foothill home. Several weeks, 2 or 3 k miles. Sometimes we'll reserve something but usually wing it. We have never had a night where we didnt find a spot. (Granted the kids are long gone so no late day freaking out to deal with anymore). Last year at Arches it was full of course, but camped near by on BLM, and the people and rv's are much more interesting. Desert climbing crowd and other old time desert lovers. But I know much of the country isn't so wide open and available as the SW.
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Post by roadtripper on Jun 27, 2017 20:22:17 GMT -8
They have both if im not mistaken . At Zion we got a spot right out the gate and next morning got to the valley about 8 and no prob. At GC, Desert view is no reservations. Same thing. Just arive early. Mather takes reservations but its huge and not impossible to get one last minute.
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Post by roadtripper on Jun 27, 2017 19:16:43 GMT -8
There are some great sites out west and south west (the only country I know) where first come first served is the rule. Even in places like Zion and Grand Canyon. We do those sometimes, but most of the time opt for nice scenic lonely quiet spots on blm and usfs. Just be equiped to not have to plug in. Go solar. Get adventuresome and you'll find places better than any campground. But the big campground at Grand Canyon, Mather, 4 months out gives a huge selection in my experience.
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Post by roadtripper on Jun 24, 2017 5:39:38 GMT -8
I had to rebuild many of the curved pieces on the corners of mine (62 traveleze) and found nothing exactly matched one side to another. I pretty much cut new to match old so the skin would fit. I did reframe and put on all new one piece roof so was ble to make a few adjustments there. When shopping for the metal I talked to Steve at HV and he said there is not one square trailer in the whole country. Sometimes I'll see how something is done and think, how ingenious, and other times think, what the heck were you guys thinking. Maybe that's part of the charm? So I guess my answer to the question is rebuild as is...........only stronger.
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Post by roadtripper on Jun 14, 2017 19:41:34 GMT -8
For a good crash course in 12 volt get "Managing 12volts" Available at VTS or Amazon. There is more to a battery than you might think and this breaks it down pretty good.
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Post by roadtripper on Jun 12, 2017 11:28:22 GMT -8
I' ve used the old glue and toothpick trick for years on all kinds of things. Wood matchsticks are good too, especially in slightly larger holes. And i usually just use titebond glue.
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Post by roadtripper on Jun 11, 2017 13:08:11 GMT -8
Thanks, Ten.
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Post by roadtripper on Jun 11, 2017 11:38:07 GMT -8
Airfloat is very cool. Love the round windows. Is this one of those makes built by boat builders in the off season?
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