started new build

[Danny]

started new build about 10 days ago. but, i just joined this forum today. I am building an 8 foot woody benroy. changed the front radius to 20" and, added radius to corners of doors(32x39. just finished hanging doors. and gluing up cabin cabinet frame. Danny in Nebraska

[JunkMan]

Danny,

Welcome aboard! What part of Nebraska are you in? I have some friends that live near Chadron, and get down that way from time to time.

[mikeschn]

Hey Danny,

Welcome to the forum. Got any pictures? We'd like to see what you are up to!

Mike...

[Danny]

hello mike, yeah I know I have to replace my digital camera which was lost in auto fire last year.anyway the benroy is pretty standard,8' long 4' wide. 1/4 '' ply walls ,3/4 " L shaped galley and back,1/2" ply for floor on 2x4 frame.spars are spaced 8", 1x2 pine,ceiling 1/8 tempered hard board( went right in and curved inside 20" front radius)doors are cut from 1/4" sides 16" back from front,doors are 32 wide x 39"tall ,3/4 pine around edge 2 3/4" wide, doors have 6" radius on corners (which i will change on next build to a much smaller radius)doors hung on piano hinge ,3/4 x2 3/4 jambs glued to inside of 1/4" walls.then 1/4" ply door stop with 3/8 lip(much like Steve F. jambs). the thing that amazes me the most is once the L shaped galley ,ribs ,ceiling,and floor and cabin shelf/cabinet were in.. THIS thing is RIGID. like an egg.1/4 " walls are plenty and next time i will omit 2x4 frame and go with 3/4 pine with 1/2 floor probably will omit all 3/4 inch ply..build light and construct well.

[Danny]

hello, I live in Lincoln long ways from chadron. about 450 miles. blackhills are one of my all time favorites. anyone who has not seen them should go.