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Postby Guest » Sat Dec 04, 2004 6:10 pm

I didn't see it on Bill's link.

Here's what I'm talking about;

http://www.waecousa.com/ (Click on products, then portable units-CoolMatic CF-35)

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Postby Steve Frederick » Sun Dec 05, 2004 7:25 pm

Got some more done this afternoon. After assembling the wall framing on a jig, I trimmed with a router. I tried out an idea I had to make the roof ledge, and the roof spar fillers in one step. I tested it out on my window side frame, just in case I messed up! :? Here's the result! I'll cut this into sections to fill in between the roof spars.
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I'll place the headliner on that ledge, then the roof spars, filling in with sections of that piece on top of the pile. That's the jig on the bottom of the stack.
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Postby mikeschn » Mon Dec 06, 2004 7:43 pm

That's pretty nifty Steve, cutting both the ledge and the spar fillers in 1 step.

So from the outside skin how many layer of wood are there?

1) 1/4" Birch/Cherry
2) 3/4" furring strip
3) roof ledge layer
4) spar fillers

Is that right or are the furring strip and the roof ledge one and the same?

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Postby Steve Frederick » Mon Dec 06, 2004 8:01 pm

Nifty?? Thanx!! 8)
The wall assembly is:
1; Exterior panel, glassed
2; Furring/frame/ledge/roof spar fillers, all the same layer.
3; 1/4" ply interior finish..(Do you still want Birch?)
4; Headliner will sit on the ledge, with the roof spars on top, screwed to that ledge..No exposed screws.
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Postby Steve Frederick » Mon Dec 06, 2004 8:43 pm

Here's a sketch of what's happening.Image
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Postby asianflava » Mon Dec 06, 2004 8:51 pm

Steve, any particular reason why you are doing a double thickness on the exterior skin? :?
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Postby Steve Frederick » Mon Dec 06, 2004 9:06 pm

asianflava wrote:Steve, any particular reason why you are doing a double thickness on the exterior skin? :?

Um, I never thought! :thinking: :thinking: The plans for the Stripper called for two layers of 1/8" on the roof..Easier to bend?? I wonder if it's needed? It ended up severe overkill, as I covered it in 1/4" strips :oops: The wall is just one exterior, one interior skin over a foam/furring layer.
Mike? Anyone? :thinking:
P.S. I'm thinking that I'll need two layers in order to get the final layer on with out fasteners..(glued on). Mike mentioned, during his visit here, having the roof blend into the sides, covered in 'glass. I'd like to do it, if I can! HMM, How to blend that joint?? :thinking: :thinking: More Ideas??
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Postby Steve Frederick » Sun Dec 12, 2004 5:54 pm

Well, we have doors! :applause: I always worry about cutting the doors, especially, someone else's. That's over! :eyebrows:
I got the window wall of Mike and Michelle's 'Diner done yesterday, My door wall today, 'cause it's next in the pile! ;) I'll get the others done this week, between rehersals for the Christmas week's music.. :M :M
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Postby mikeschn » Sun Dec 12, 2004 6:22 pm

Steve Frederick wrote:Image


That's looking sweet!

Did I give you any dimensions for the bulkhead wall yet?

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Postby Steve Frederick » Sun Dec 12, 2004 6:32 pm

I have the one's from th website. You E-mailed them to my a while back.
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Postby mikeschn » Sun Dec 12, 2004 6:40 pm

Steve Frederick wrote:I have the one's from th website. You E-mailed them to my a while back.


Hmmmmm... I can't find it... do you still have it handy in your email, that you could send back to me?

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Postby beverlyt » Sun Dec 12, 2004 7:16 pm

Steve,
It's looking AWESOME!!!! :applause:
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Postby Steve Frederick » Sun Dec 12, 2004 8:06 pm

How about this?? I have printed up a book of all the drawings you have sent, as well as some construction notes.
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Do you need me to e-,mail what I have?
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Postby mikeschn » Sun Dec 12, 2004 8:35 pm

Good thing you showed me what you got... I found that one too, it's a preliminary design, not the final design.

Here's the final design...

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I'll generate some drawings for you this week...

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Postby Steve Frederick » Sun Dec 12, 2004 9:03 pm

OK! I'm a little scared of that air conditioner! :NC I think we'll need to revisit that discussion..I'm wondering how to marry that unit to the roof???
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