Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

I'm really trying to incorporate a lot of vintage/retro ideas on this build. I thought this might be a different approach to the galley cabinet doors. The punched tin technique was used on pie safes to protect baked goods from dust and bugs, any more it's just decorative. I'll have 3 across the back and 2 smaller ones under the stove storage area. Panel shown measures 12 x 12. Some Jadite green knobs in a mahogany frame I think is going to look pretty good, and Rich....the green knobs match the wheels!!!

doug hodder wrote:...... and Rich....the green knobs match the wheels!!!

Do ya think I'd expect anything less????

doug hodder wrote:

Very nice stuff there. Did you do that or did you pick it up somewhere?
I like, might have to keep that in mind for the next one.

Rich...I had them punched for me. After machine turning the cabinet doors on the Rocketear myself, I didn't want to make another career out of cabinet doors. They're not real cheap, but I didn't want to cut a corner on the look I wanted. Co. is in Williamsport Pa. www.piercedtin.com You can buy the blanks and they have a large collection of special shaped tools available if you want to do it yourself. Doug

Looks nice Doug.
This picture provokes thought of an outside light.
Have you thought of making porch lites/sconces with the tin too? Danny

Very nice stuff. I'll have to keep that link handy. Might be nice to do for some of the clocks my dad has been building too...maybe change the height and put a panel between the face and the pendulum??

Doug
I thought about using these - tin ceiling panels or plastic look-a-like, available at ceiling suppliers or home centers. Tin would be cool!

Very Impressive Doug. and the other ideas are as well.

Classic Finn

I'll give two thumbs up on that idea . I can't wait to see yet another American Tear Creation.

Dan...I thought about the tin ceiling also...thing is, the patterns are so large that it wouldn't look quite right in a tear, at least I didn't think so. Also, depending on the depth of the pattern stamped into them, they won't form to the curves without a kink...I used to have about 1500 sq. ft of it that I scrounged from a restaurant, sold it to an architectural salvage guy. They didn't want to bend at all. Doug

Doug, Looking good. When is a good time for a sneak peek?

Dan

doug hodder wrote:Dan...I thought about the tin ceiling also...thing is, the patterns are so large that it wouldn't look quite right in a tear, at least I didn't think so. Also, depending on the depth of the pattern stamped into them, they won't form to the curves without a kink...I used to have about 1500 sq. ft of it that I scrounged from a restaurant, sold it to an architectural salvage guy. They didn't want to bend at all. Doug

Hey Doug, Look close at my ceiling. About four inches of it is curved on the end you can't see in this pic.

Dooner...is that tin? If so, it laid down as smooth as vinyl. I haven't found a stamped panel as flat as that. If you're holding out on a supplier, please let us know! It looks great!!!! Doug

Doug, I think the tin added to the galley cabinet doors is going to look fantastic & certainly adds to the retro look.
You certainly come up with a lot of fun ideas.
The pattern you are using on the tin also reminds me of a quilting pattern. Could look great incorporated into a quilt.

Thanks Martha...the quilt is already going, tough thing is making the colors work on it. I think I have it solved however, good strong colors, and a sort of Victorian pattern, working a border fabric into it, complimentary with what is going on, but not a color match. I guess I'll see how it looks when it is all said and done. Doug

doug hodder wrote:Dooner...is that tin? If so, it laid down as smooth as vinyl. I haven't found a stamped panel as flat as that. If you're holding out on a supplier, please let us know! It looks great!!!! Doug

Hey Doug, it's not tin. It is a plastic panel made for backsplashes. I found it at lowes. It is a little pricey, but I wanted that look. Here is a link to it.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=240705-82801-B50-19&lpage=none
I used an adhesive made by Dap. On the curve, I braced it up with a 2x4 with padding on it across the ceiling and held up with some 1x2s. Once it set up, it was there. I'll find out for how long I guess.