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Post by vikx on Aug 17, 2017 20:57:07 GMT -8
For your sake, Tom, I sure hope it was DINNER...
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Post by mrmarty51 on Aug 17, 2017 23:31:13 GMT -8
Yeah, me too. Happy anniversary.
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Post by shastatom on Aug 18, 2017 4:00:12 GMT -8
Worked on plumbing last night. Got most of the holes and pipes run between the tanks and the access pieces on the outside wall. Then ran out of parts so had to go to Menards. Have a before picture but forgot to take an after picture, will do that maybe tonight.
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Post by shastatom on Aug 19, 2017 18:03:31 GMT -8
Today I worked all day on plumbing. Got the city water, fresh water and grey water all done and working with no leaks. Got the plywood counter top cut and ready for the formica and masonite. Got the on demand water heater mounted and hooked up to water. Will hook up gas soon.  20170818_195232 by Tom Ress, on Flickr  20170818_195218 by Tom Ress, on Flickr  20170818_195400 by Tom Ress, on Flickr |
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Post by shastatom on Aug 22, 2017 4:04:10 GMT -8
After taking Sunday off to spend with my daughter, wife and daughters boyfriend I got back to work. I spent all night running gas line inside the camper since it was raining outside. All I have left is to hook the tank to the inside fitting and secure the gas line in spots and I will be ready to test the system. I also did get the Masonite ruff cut so I can put the Formica on. My check list is getting smaller all the time. Or should I say my check list in column A is getting smaller. I have the feeling column B will be a moving target.  20170821_210313 by Tom Ress, on Flickr |
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Post by TheFrantoms on Aug 22, 2017 5:38:39 GMT -8
Looking good!
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Post by shastatom on Aug 23, 2017 4:09:41 GMT -8
I can now say, "I'm cooking with gas!" Last night got the rest of the gas line ran to the bottle, tested the stove, gas light, on-demand water heater and 3 way fridge and they all seem to work. We also hung the curtains and made the bed. The to-do list is getting smaller all the time. The issue will be the amount of time it takes to complete some of the to-do items. Here are some pictures.  20170822_210854 by Tom Ress, on Flickr  20170822_210836 by Tom Ress, on Flickr  20170822_210759 by Tom Ress, on Flickr  20170822_210740 by Tom Ress, on Flickr  20170822_210806 by Tom Ress, on Flickr  20170822_210819 by Tom Ress, on Flickr  20170822_210901 by Tom Ress, on Flickr |
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Post by mel on Aug 23, 2017 10:16:35 GMT -8
Looks awesome!!! exciting that your almost done. Are you going to put laminate on the counters?
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Post by shastatom on Aug 24, 2017 4:10:12 GMT -8
Good morning everyone and here is the work list update and what is left to be done: - I borrowed a gas sniffer and found 2 fittings that were leaking and fix them - Installed shut off valves for each appliance - Installed the bumper and receiver hitch for the bike rack and wait for it I hooked the SUV to the Camper and took it for a 5 mile drive to test everything out. All looked good when I returned home. Work items to be finished: install Formica counter top scissor jacks build doors for wardrobe build door for AC sew benches metal band counter top put on finish trim for seams make new slide for screen door paint gray water vent cover paint gas tank plate create trim on inside of door window rebuild access door paint bumper Build bunk bed supports Build bunk bed buff skin  20170823_213025 by Tom Ress, on Flickr  image by Tom Ress, on Flickr |
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Post by shastatom on Aug 25, 2017 3:56:52 GMT -8
Good morning and another night of work completed. Not much to report on though: - Installed scissor jacks - touched up paint on bumper and lp tank holder - took vinyl off on of the seats The seat doesn't look to bad to make. One big piece of vinyl with a skirt. I think I can get one of these sewn up in a couple of hours. (which means a couple days in reality)  20170824_210714 by Tom Ress, on Flickr |
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Post by vikx on Aug 25, 2017 20:37:07 GMT -8
Take lots of pictures, especially the re-stuffing. I have a set to do but the stuffing is a mystery. The covers aren't too difficult. My springs had to be re-tied with wire, so it's ready to go. The hinges appear to be OK.
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Post by shastatom on Aug 26, 2017 17:05:11 GMT -8
Today I worked on building the last 3 doors. Got them built, stained and mounted. Tomorrow I will take them off and varnish. I also made a new door slide for the screen door. My brother worked on the false bottom in the shelf over the dining table. Tomorrow I need to varnish the doors, pull the springs off the benches and paint them to trap in the mouse smell and go to the bed maker and get some material build up the benches. I hope to also start sewing the bench covers.  20170826_182510 by Tom Ress, on Flickr |
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Post by mrmarty51 on Aug 26, 2017 17:32:37 GMT -8
The gas lamp above Your table looks to be an almost exact match to the one I installed above My table.
I do not remember the brand name, but, it was made in England.
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Post by shastatom on Aug 27, 2017 17:47:39 GMT -8
Take lots of pictures, especially the re-stuffing. I have a set to do but the stuffing is a mystery. The covers aren't too difficult. My springs had to be re-tied with wire, so it's ready to go. The hinges appear to be OK. I will take pictures. I talked to a guy to day and he tell me the following: -From the wood frame there are zig zag springs -next layer is a good burlap or some type of fabric that will not tear and give support- he says this is the key base item without it the whole thing falls apart - Springs need to be tied to each other and have a good rim around the top as well at fastened to the wood frame - The layer on top of the springs can be several different things and or layers of stuff but again a very important part - we are going to try what they call foam skin. I guess this if the top layer of foam when they make it and the outside is very hard and works well on top of the springs. - there is other options again now on top of the skin. I think we will use some other type of fill and then foam on top of that with then some type of protective fabric for the foam. - now the vinyl goes on around that. - then a dust cover on the bottom which he has some type of frame resistant fabric that also will be very hard But my first step was to take everything apart and paint it and hopefully trap some the mouse pee smells into the wood. Also prime the springs.  20170827_202102 by Tom Ress, on Flickr So tonight the work effort was: Took benches apart Painted benches Talked with guy to figure out how to build the layers back up Varnished the new doors I built yesterday Buffed the hinges, screws and catches |
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Post by vikx on Aug 27, 2017 20:42:41 GMT -8
Thanks for the info. I still have a few more springs to tie, but the rest looks good. The problem I'm having is that there were big "balls" of cotton in the two front corners. They seemed to be there for support. The size was approx. 8" diameter but extended down in a rather oblong shape.
It's hard to get good quality materials to rebuild things these days. I know that mine had woven straw/grass pads on the seat and back, mouse magnets...
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