My 4x8 TD build

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Re: My 4x8 TD build

Postby KCStudly » Sun Dec 08, 2013 4:23 pm

Yup, I have used the Kregg jig quite a bit, too, but not as much as my biscuit joiner. The biscuit joiner has the advantage of using a wooden wafer glued in, so it can take a screw or staple later, where as once you have sunk a screw that's pretty much it.
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Re: My 4x8 TD build

Postby paul.luna » Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:51 am

meant to post a pic yesterday but lost track of time. I have worked on it since this shot but here it is anyway.
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I am going to cover the seam up front with a piece of aluminum diamond plate. I finished the roof and hatch trim and also started building the hatch.
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Re: My 4x8 TD build

Postby eddiegrey » Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:24 am

paul.luna wrote:meant to post a pic yesterday but lost track of time. I have worked on it since this shot but here it is anyway.
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I am going to cover the seam up front with a piece of aluminum diamond plate. I finished the roof and hatch trim and also started building the hatch.


Looks great! I will probably need some pointers on the front radius when I do mine. Also want to do an a/c unit and mount it in a tongue box. Should be enough room right?
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Re: My 4x8 TD build

Postby paul.luna » Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:16 pm

eddiegrey wrote:
paul.luna wrote:meant to post a pic yesterday but lost track of time. I have worked on it since this shot but here it is anyway.
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I am going to cover the seam up front with a piece of aluminum diamond plate. I finished the roof and hatch trim and also started building the hatch.


Looks great! I will probably need some pointers on the front radius when I do mine. Also want to do an a/c unit and mount it in a tongue box. Should be enough room right?


Plenty of room on the tongue, Yes. I used a Clothing Steamer to assist with bending the 1/4" Plywood.
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Re: My 4x8 TD build

Postby paul.luna » Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:19 pm

Hatch build.
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Re: My 4x8 TD build

Postby paul.luna » Thu Dec 12, 2013 12:00 am

Skinned outer skin of hatch. I also installed the Fantastic Fan.
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Re: My 4x8 TD build

Postby KCStudly » Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:23 am

Coming right along. Keep up the good work! :applause: :applause: :applause: :thumbsup:
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Re: My 4x8 TD build

Postby paul.luna » Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:14 pm

My Metal Supplier was out of .040 Aluminum Sheets today :-( I am contacting other suppliers to what I can get. Damn I really wanted to get this hatch installed too.
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Re: My 4x8 TD build

Postby paul.luna » Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:23 am

Skinning the trailer hatch I need to find some one with a Break.
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Yeah I did it, but it wasn't easy.
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Re: My 4x8 TD build

Postby KCStudly » Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:25 pm

Sharp looking! :thumbsup:
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Re: My 4x8 TD build

Postby eddiegrey » Sun Dec 15, 2013 1:17 pm

Awesome!!!!
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Re: My 4x8 TD build

Postby Woodbutcher » Sun Dec 15, 2013 2:14 pm

Looks good, your almost there! This is where it gets fun. You really see the finish line with each piece you put on. :applause:
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Re: My 4x8 TD build

Postby eddiegrey » Sun Dec 15, 2013 7:11 pm

How long has it taken you just out of curiosity
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Re: My 4x8 TD build

Postby oakinteriors1 » Sun Dec 15, 2013 8:00 pm

You did get a nice clean bend, what did you have to use a board and a mallet?
That is a good looking design maximizing the space..I like it.. :thumbsup:
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Re: My 4x8 TD build

Postby paul.luna » Sun Dec 15, 2013 11:15 pm

oakinteriors1 wrote:You did get a nice clean bend, what did you have to use a board and a mallet?
That is a good looking design maximizing the space..I like it.. :thumbsup:


Couple of pieces of Oak, a 2x4, some clamps and yes a Mallet.
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