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Post by fortasha on May 13, 2017 3:41:07 GMT -8
Multitool and good quality drill/driver. The shorter ones fit our trailer framing better. I recently bought a Makita sub compact driver and it's very powerful. 18 volts and brushless. Worth a look. Hey Vikx- did I read you are in WA? Whereabouts?
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Post by fortasha on May 12, 2017 16:10:06 GMT -8
Here's what's in my toolbox: Mitre saw Sawzall jigsaw circular saw dremel saw max table saw kreg jig impact driver air compressor, nailer and stapler hand tools sanders
What are the other must have/favorite tools I need to get?
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Post by fortasha on May 9, 2017 17:58:25 GMT -8
So I'm trying to define my action plan. First I'm going to take a WHOLE bunch of pics, draw a diagram and take a bunch of measurements. When I'm ready to go hands on, I'm thinking: 1) windows and door removed 2) skin off, setting these pieces carefully aside 3) brace the two side walls and remove the front and back. right now they are partially dismantled so it seems like a good place to start.
Is this the proper start?
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Post by fortasha on May 9, 2017 16:40:36 GMT -8
Yes that front window is all one piece- the windows are the only things in good shape.
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Post by fortasha on May 9, 2017 2:21:24 GMT -8
I've lost my ever-loving mind! I'm Tasha- total newbie- got a 15ft '58 Oasis dropped in my lap (free) three days ago. So, no choice on choosing something that wasn't in deplorable shape. It's been sitting for at least 27 years and was used as a dump for all things nasty. It's being held together with mouse poop right now. Positives, aside from one bad patch on the lower front, the skin is in good condition, as are the windows and the door and it has cute turquoise appliances and the vintage table top is in decent shape. I have ALL the tools and know how to use them and I'm pretty stubborn- so the hard work and challenges aren't the problem, lack of knowledge is. The cons- it's frame has disintegrated- particularly in the back and front- like nothing left of the horizontal supports below both windows but dirt. Based on a great FB group on restoring vintage trailers, they directed me here. I immediately read the ALL NEWBIES section and know I'm already in trouble, having cleaned out those rotted supports in the front and back. I at least had the foresight to stop before I got any farther and do some research so I haven't touched the side walls (but the frame around the door has crumbled). I've watched Jennies Garage of a restoration of a Shasta and now have all the Mobiletec videos queued up to watch. I've already learned so much and now know that I can't do anything less than take it down to the metal chassis. Here are the sad before photos. 20170506_141117 (2) by Tasha Townsend, on Flickr 20170505_134151 by Tasha Townsend, on Flickr 20170506_151737 by Tasha Townsend, on Flickr 20170506_151742 by Tasha Townsend, on Flickr 20170506_163044 by Tasha Townsend, on Flickr 20170506_163027 by Tasha Townsend, on Flickr 18320423_825690280920114_6079641539823025837_o by Tasha Townsend, on Flickr
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