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Postby SIXTOTWO » Thu May 28, 2009 4:06 pm

This week is electric week. The trips to Lowes are unending!!!


Everything will go in and come outta here.
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Lines fun from the front toybox to the ceiling lights, fan and galley recepts.
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We've decided to put in rope lights under the cabinets in the cabin. Here is how we'll plug them in and also the galley box up in the cabinet in the cabin.
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Man of many talents!!! My hubby.
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Test run on the rope lights. They actually work!!
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In the dark.
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GFI in the Galley
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switch for overhead lights in the cabin.
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Still deciding on how to do the overhead reading lights so that we can access the connection for the lights and the fan if we have to.
This will be one unit on the ceiling that can be taken down.
Any suggestions??
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Postby goldcoop » Thu May 28, 2009 5:45 pm

SIXTOTWO wrote:Thanks again Coop,
Just called and reserved RI-2 & RI-4....we now have a goal!


Suz-

Got it! Thanks...

NOW get 'er done :lol:

See ya there!

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Postby Miriam C. » Thu May 28, 2009 9:37 pm

:thinking: Sue, I really prefer a reading light to be behind and over head. On the roof wouldn't give me light where I like it. You might look at some RV's for ideas on how to do them.

Your Electric is great! You guys keep up the good work! :thumbsup:
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Postby SIXTOTWO » Fri May 29, 2009 5:06 pm

Took some time off the Tear to catch some fish!

Our 4th son, Casey, with one of his big catches of the day. Too bad he had to put it back in. :o/

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Postby bve » Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:32 pm

Wow very nice build. I've been watching for a while now and really enjoy seeing the great craftsmanship. I really like that you have gone with a natural finish to the wood, that's what I had been hoping to do with mine (when I finally build) and now seeing the way it looks on your's really convinces me.

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Postby SIXTOTWO » Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:57 am

Thanks Burke!
Our trailer registraition renewal just came in the mail and we haven't gotten it complete yet but that's OK it's showing the time we're putting into it!
I'll have to get more photos up..will do that real soon, I'm working between two computers and the one doesn't have the tools to downsize pictures. It's a pain doing that but oh well!
Have you started yet? I'll have to look at your album...doing that now!! Thanks again for the compliments!
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Postby FireLion » Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:05 am

Here's a link for shrinking pictures easily. Just shrink 'em to 350 pixels and they'll fit into your album. Bob

http://www.shrinkpictures.com/
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Postby SIXTOTWO » Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:08 am

That's great Bob! Thanks for sharing...will get those photos up today!!!
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Postby SIXTOTWO » Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:37 pm

Thanks Bob! much easier!! :thumbsup:


Well the overhead lights are finished. I tried it out and they work perfect to read a book!




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We started the hatch. It was quite painless. Well, for me (the wife) it was...lol! Remember, I'm the clean up crew.


Sanding so they're the same.
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Starting the spars.
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That's some sunburn!!!
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One more piece to go. As you can see we used pocket screws made with our new toy.
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Postby cdfnchico » Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:50 pm

Great progress...been missing your posts!
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Postby SIXTOTWO » Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:22 pm

Thanks Cathy...Here's some more...


Mood lighting under cabinets...picture does not do it justice!!
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reading lights on.
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Lights, Trim, Switchplate covers and some silly kidz!!
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Headboard finished.
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Boeden likes the shelf and watching Fraggles.
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Rocket the dog likes The Fraggles too.
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Postby SIXTOTWO » Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:25 pm

We're sooo excited!!! We pulled her outside this weekend...She's been cooped up for 10 mos. Here's some pictures....

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Ready to CPES
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Skylight- AKA hole for the dome fan.
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First coat finished.
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Sanding the window cutout.
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Trial fit.
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Next step is insullation and skin.
Still deciding on 1/4" and 1/8" skin...any input is appreciated???


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Postby SIXTOTWO » Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:15 pm

We got her skinned. Used 1/4" and it was tough but we managed. :hammer:
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Postby goldcoop » Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:50 pm

Hey guys...


GET 'R DONE!!!!

:lol: :lol:

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Postby bve » Fri Aug 14, 2009 1:43 pm

SIXTOTWO wrote:We got her skinned. Used 1/4" and it was tough but we managed.
Will get pictures up soon.


Is it soon yet? :)
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