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Should I Scarf or But

Postby TRAIL-OF-TEARS » Thu Sep 30, 2004 3:46 pm

I am planning to build a 5Wx10Lx4H tear or one similar to the Baja Benroy. If I can not get 5x10 ply how should I join the 4x8's together? would a simple butt joint work or do I need to scarf them? Mike if the Baja Ben is 6' wide how did you do the roof? Thanks for all the help, everyone. Sorry for asking so many questions :oops:

P.S. Mike don't you have a step by step build of the Baja Benroy? I can not seem to find it for the life of me. :?
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Postby mikeschn » Thu Sep 30, 2004 4:11 pm

Jakob,

The step by step is here...
http://www.mikenchell.com
and then click on the webcam archive

I used ping pong table plywood for the sides of the Baja Benroy... it's 5x10x3/4 and the glue they used is exterior glue... It's nice and flat, but it's as heavy as can be...

Depending on your tow vehicle, you may want to consider 2 sheets of baltic birch plywood... those are 5' x 5' btw... so you'll only have 1 joint...

How did I do the 6' wide roof? easy... I took a 4x8' sheet and cut off 2', and wrapped it around the curve... :D

Mike...
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Postby TRAIL-OF-TEARS » Thu Sep 30, 2004 4:26 pm

hot dog, that is it thanks mike. That's what I thought you did for the roof so you just butted several sheets of 4x6 them. I do not think I will have a problem with trailer weight my vehicle can tow about 10,000 lbs.
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