Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **myoung** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:13 pm

Cliffmeister2000 wrote:You could eliminate all the scrap by making some building blocks. Any grandkids?

Yes, but both too old and too young.

by **Cliffmeister2000** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:19 pm

You are moving so fast, you won't need me on Monday! :applause:

by **myoung** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:27 pm

Cliffmeister2000 wrote:You are moving so fast, you won't need me on Monday!

There should always be something to do or to think about.

by **pete42** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 11:28 pm

Mike just between you and me I too love my electric screwdriver but if I have some more screws to install I do use a manual screwdriver.

sorry I couldn't help it I just thought it was funny that you had to stop because your screwdriver ran down :lol:

what would Roy Underhill think? :thinking:

HAPPY NEWYEAR

by **myoung** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:12 am

pete42 wrote:Mike just between you and me I too love my electric screwdriver but if I have some more screws to install I do use a manual screwdriver.

I'm old and weak. I don't have the strength to do it manually any more.

by **Cliffmeister2000** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:28 am

myoung wrote:
pete42 wrote:Mike just between you and me I too love my electric screwdriver but if I have some more screws to install I do use a manual screwdriver.

I'm old and weak. I don't have the strength to do it manually any more.

Besides, building a TTT with a manual screwdriver is a recipe for carpal tunnel syndrome! :frightened:

by **myoung** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:50 pm

Today it looks like I will be able to assemble the two side walls. Here is the completed street-side wall along with the rear and front walls fitted to gauge the volume.

My wife should have no trouble standing up inside the trailer even with the pop top in the down position. I'll have to slouch a bit, however.

There will be opening windows on both sides just like in the rear.

I drilled a pair of pocket screw holes that weren't needed. Can you spot the mistake?

by **Cliffmeister2000** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 3:22 pm

What did I win??

by **steve smoot** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 3:45 pm

Happy New Year Mike.

I just found your build thread. You are really doing a nice job. Can not wait to see what you do next. :applause:

by **pete42** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 5:53 pm

I thought they were lighting holds to cut down on the weight....
very nice build and I am enjoying reading you post.
pete

by **myoung** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:16 pm

Cliffmeister2000 wrote:You are moving so fast, you won't need me on Monday!

Time to buy plywood. Is your truck bed large enough to hold 4x8 sheets flat? I figure I need 15 or so sheets of 5mm Luan from HD. If you are able to help haul them, I would be most appreciative.

Just came up 6 screws short of finishing the other side framing. Tomorrow is another day.

Cheers,

by **S. Heisley** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:27 pm

You're moving along quickly on your trailer and it looks good. But, I am marveling at your organizational skills. You've even got a boat in there!

by **myoung** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:43 pm

S. Heisley wrote:You've even got a boat in there!

Actually, there are two boats that my Father built for me. One is a 12-foot lapstrake canoe and the other is a 17-foot kayak. Both are kits from Chesapeake Light Craft. Just for the fun of it, he is now working on his seventh little boat in the last four years.

by **Cliffmeister2000** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 1:06 am

myoung wrote:Time to buy plywood. Is your truck bed large enough to hold 4x8 sheets flat? I figure I need 15 or so sheets of 5mm Luan from HD. If you are able to help haul them, I would be most appreciative.

It will haul them, but not flat. I usually put 3 -4 5 ft sections of 2x4 in the bed, to carry thin sheets at an angle without bending them.

I am ready and able to help on Monday.

by **myoung** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 6:05 pm

Now all four walls are completely framed. Just the two front corner pieces remain to be fitted.

Next step will be getting 5mm sheets of plywood for the skins inside and out. I think I'll just get 10 of the 18 I figure I will need because I don't want the thin sheets that will form the exterior skin lying around where they might warp.

Also, made the frames for the trapezoidal-shaped wheel wells and settled on the location and dimensions of the side door (27 inches wide nominal).

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