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So built my frame walls out of 1 x 4 material. I got the cut for the roof splines. But the cut for the hatch I am confused.
I am using 3/8” plywood on the outside, then aluminum over that
Cutting the pieces from each side not sure how to cut that the “Dan rambles” videos show him marking a it 2” and the curve at the hinge, but besides hoping you can cut with a jigsaw that perfect is there a better way?

Also
Questions
Do I put the 3/8” skin on before cutting these hatch pieces?
It seems he puts an 1/8 piece on the inside as well?

I got the Frederick Manuel and watched the dan ramble you tube. But it’s like both skipped Thur this so fast

Thanks for any help

I agree the manual cover most but was not super clear on the hatch, so if you go to his web site and look at his builds especially the Lil Dinners #1 5th page (click next 5 times, or see link below) he shows cutting the hatch out with a jig saw. I did this on my build (see page 2) and just went slow, it doesn't have to be perfect just follow the line using a fine tooth bit, and don't use much forward pressure or you will not cut straight down through. Yes the sides are already skinned inside and out. I used 1/8 Baltic birch skins inside and out but you can use whatever you want depending on the weight you are going for.

http://www.campingclassics.com/diner5.html


Also check out the Galley page for the same build as it shows building the galley walls and gussets for the hatch

http://www.campingclassics.com/diner7.html

Don’t scrimp on the jigsaw blade. Bosch or Starrett (sp?) Go slow with no side pressure and you’ll be fine.

https://i.imgur.com/ewkPjEy.jpg

And yes. Have both sides of your walls skinned.





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I'm not sure if this will help, but today I watched all of the Dad Rambles YouTube Hatch videos to get a good understanding of what is to come, as I'm about to cut the hatch ends hopefully tonight or Thursday. I made a few pages of notes, and they are actually edited specifically to my build. Here they are in case they might help you or others:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1siO ... p=drivesdk

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Thank you for the help. I got the cuts done pretty happy with it.