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Post by soup on Sept 25, 2013 11:14:28 GMT -8
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Post by mobiltec on Sept 25, 2013 13:58:13 GMT -8
Yep it looks that way. I always sign my work incase anyone else goes in there later. Have a stamp made that reads "Soup Was Here" or "This Trailer Has Been Soupified"....
Is that one solid plank all along the bottom?
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Post by shastabear on Sept 25, 2013 16:28:13 GMT -8
Soup...I LOVE your choice of music!!!!
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Post by soup on Sept 26, 2013 4:06:57 GMT -8
Yep it looks that way. I always sign my work incase anyone else goes in there later. Have a stamp made that reads "Soup Was Here" or "This Trailer Has Been Soupified".... Is that one solid plank all along the bottom? No, if you look real close you can see all the Kreg jig holes. On the street side in pic seen above there are 3 pieces. 2 made from a single 1X12"X12' plank and then topped with a 1X4"X12' plank. Then I will steel reinforce with Stanley "L" brackets every other wall frame stick down the side. I think it makes for a more solid foundation for the rest of the walls to sit on. Not much more extra weight. Besides it really appeals to the OCD side of me with the clean even lines after being installed. MMMMMmmmmm Beefy LOL Curb side has 2 pieces made from a single 12" wide plank and another piece from a 1X3" plank. I start by temp. screwing the bottom plank into 2 of the wall frame sticks one at each end aligning the plank at the lowest point it is needed. Then I trace all behind it, entire length of side and trace each wall frame stick. Take it back off and cut it all out of plank and cut all the frame sticks where marked. Cutting disk all the steel nails, screws, staples that are in the way. Remove all frame stick debris, then install planking. I always like to have the widest plank hitting where it screws through to the wooden floor support side beams with Torx head exterior wood screws. It turns out to be a super solid install after the skins are re-attached. The skins can be stapled or nailed in more palces than just the ribs sense the bottom 2 skins both attach to solid planks vs. sticks every so often. I think it worth the weight trade off for the extra beef you get. The last Compact I did with new roof, extra framing and beefy sides only added 180lbs over factory weight. I've noticed that they tow and ride really solid too while in motion. I've never really noticed any sway with them when I get done with them either. Bump it into something? Less apt to krumple on light impact! I always like how solid the wheel wells turn out when you attach the bottom rail too. LOL, I like to call it, "The Love BeLow-Flyte"! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWgvGjAhvIw
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Post by soup on Sept 26, 2013 4:12:35 GMT -8
Soup...I LOVE your choice of music!!!! Thanks! I try to tie it in where I can. I didn't think anyone ever noticed, but I listen to my pick while editing and posting pics, so I let everyone hear what I'm listening to while I'm posting updates.
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Post by mobiltec on Sept 26, 2013 5:54:46 GMT -8
Soup...I LOVE your choice of music!!!! Thanks! I try to tie it in where I can. I didn't think anyone ever noticed, but I listen to my pick while editing and posting pics, so I let everyone hear what I'm listening to while I'm posting updates. So now we know what's going on in that head of yours LOL...
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Post by gingersnap on Sept 26, 2013 6:08:39 GMT -8
Thanks gingersnap, Is that like the female werewolf movie? I'm a redhead photographer- hence the name. Kind of perfect, really. The trailer is looking good! The door handle has been ordered and I expect it here (hopefully) sometime next week. Thanks for the head's up Soup.
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Post by soup on Oct 1, 2013 0:55:04 GMT -8
Thanks gingersnap, Is that like the female werewolf movie? I'm a redhead photographer- hence the name. Kind of perfect, really. The trailer is looking good! The door handle has been ordered and I expect it here (hopefully) sometime next week. Thanks for the head's up Soup. Oh, that makes sense. Have you ever seen the movie "Gingersnap"? Weird movie. Here's another update of your rot in the sun! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qzeqD41elEHappy Campers.... That poop in your Pampers...... When the mountain.... Becomes a fountain....... Supersonic... Plate tectonics..... The boom is bionic........ Stereophonic...... The scenery could be a cold blooded killer.... It's gonna blow a volcano!!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXwzSPc0FoA
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Post by mobiltec on Oct 1, 2013 12:55:59 GMT -8
I noticed that you too have found out that you could use the pocket hole jig on angled framing.
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Post by txoil on Oct 1, 2013 15:35:00 GMT -8
I usually take a break between trailers. I don't know how you can jump right into one after another like that LOL... Can I get an "AMEN"
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Post by hoosierpoet on Oct 3, 2013 3:40:37 GMT -8
Welcome, Gingersnap! Do we have yet another Hoosier here?
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Post by gingersnap on Oct 3, 2013 10:13:29 GMT -8
Welcome, Gingersnap! Do we have yet another Hoosier here? Nope, I'm a Kentucky girl. Just a quick paddle across the Ohio River.
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Post by soup on Oct 3, 2013 14:55:41 GMT -8
I noticed that you too have found out that you could use the pocket hole jig on angled framing. I use that sukkah on everything with or without the clamps. I even remove the clamps and use the screw hole to attach to wall pieces so that you don't need to remove them! How many pocket holes can you drill with Kreg Jig Jr before you have a blow out? The world may never know!
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Post by soup on Oct 3, 2013 15:01:28 GMT -8
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXyaDmjCOzcI'm the old man on the back porch... Total subsonic vacation...... Slurpin on a peach.... Prepping for wall panel. Put in new, wider door frame stick for extra strength where the door hinge mounts to the camper. Making paper mask for use as stencil. Old man on the back porch....cutting a wall panel.... Checking with a dry fit....
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Post by cowcharge on Oct 4, 2013 14:59:35 GMT -8
I noticed that you too have found out that you could use the pocket hole jig on angled framing. I use that sukkah on everything with or without the clamps. I even remove the clamps and use the screw hole to attach to wall pieces so that you don't need to remove them! How many pocket holes can you drill with Kreg Jig Jr before you have a blow out? The world may never know! One, if there's a staple in there...
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