Construction Shortcuts

[Sierrajack]

I am just starting to build a "Cubby" but the weather has me stopped for now. I have the Kufflecreek plans and have studied so many various constructions methods that my head hurts. I guess my question(s) are:
I want to "gang" cut the sides, interior and aluminum all at once to make sure everything is as equal as possible - good idea????
If I install all the side framing, add insulation, add wiring and then cover everything with the interior skin THEN add cabinets and galley - is this a "doable" technique? I didn't want to go through the hassle of notching out the interior to fit around cabinets and thought this would speed things up a bit and make everything fit better. I guess this would be like "modular" building and wonder if anyone has any ideas or suggestions. I'm always looking for shortcuts and ways to do things perhaps a little better and not rattle my little brain at the same time.
This forum is great!!! The only problem I have is that my wife finds me at the computer so much she is starting to think I have a secret girlfriend.
Anyhow - many thanks..........

[toypusher]

I cut both sides and the aluminum as one. Just be careful to use a sharp blade and go slow. (you do not want the blade to be bending any and going slow with a sharp blade is best) Then when they are cut out, use a belt sander to ensure that everything is the same. I also pre-built my sidewalls. See my build photos thru the link in my signature below.

Good Luck with your build!!

[halfdome, Danny]

I built up my walls & included plastic water pipe for wire chases to my switch locations. I left a 3/4" slot in the interior of the walls for the front face frame and rear bulkhead that separates cabin from galley. with these components I was able to erect the walls on the floor, apply the unfinished interior plywood, attach the face frame and bulkhead into the slots, then install the ceiling plywood from the top & then the spars (contrary to the Kruffle plans). I pre cut the side aluminum over sized and routed off the excess after it was applied. You can see my components on the last page of my build album. Danny

[Miriam C.]

I am just starting to build a "Cubby" but the weather has me stopped for now. I have the Kufflecreek plans and have studied so many various constructions methods that my head hurts. I guess my question(s) are:
I want to "gang" cut the sides, interior and aluminum all at once to make sure everything is as equal as possible - good idea????
If I install all the side framing, add insulation, add wiring and then cover everything with the interior skin THEN add cabinets and galley - is this a "doable" technique? I didn't want to go through the hassle of notching out the interior to fit around cabinets and thought this would speed things up a bit and make everything fit better. I guess this would be like "modular" building and wonder if anyone has any ideas or suggestions. I'm always looking for shortcuts and ways to do things perhaps a little better and not rattle my little brain at the same time.
This forum is great!!! The only problem I have is that my wife finds me at the computer so much she is starting to think I have a secret girlfriend.
Anyhow - many thanks..........

Sounds like the way most build em. Ummm not many of us are into cutting out intricate patterns. KISS will work most of the time.

This website is just full of computer widows and widowers Just wait till spring gets here and you can build away. Can you say sawdust widow?

[Ira]

....THEN add cabinets and galley

Remember that you don't frame and insulate the galley walls.

But everything you said makes total sense.

[halfdome, Danny]

Remember that you don't frame and insulate the galley walls.

I guess this depends on the individual builder. I framed & insulated the whole side of my tear including the galley area and the galley hatch. I wanted a complete insulated envelope without sacrificing interior walls/bulkheads. Danny