First Teardop Build, Woody from Chicago

[lazyriverstudio]

I saw Algo Dan's build and really liked the simple layout and storage capacity. Decided to build one similar on a Northern Tool, 5 x 8 trailer, cedar exterior. I make a living as a wood carver, so I plan on doing something fun with a hand carved back side. I plan to carve my company logo on the back and make this entire build tax deductible This build is a little out of my comfort zone so very excited!

I started a couple months ago, so lots of pics to start.


Plans are still not completely done in this image. Making some of it done as I go.






Above are a couple images from the floor build.


Marine ply, .5"

[lazyriverstudio]

Exterior cedar, .75" thickness. Simple lap joint


Finally got all the cedar glued down and prepping to add a flush trim piece around the perimeter... so I wont have any end grain or lap joints showing.


Ready for the flush trim




Cutting this was a little tricky... for me. But it fit nicely.


Interior 1/4 birch ply is glued


Finished with a clear water base.

[lazyriverstudio]

After researching here, I decided to go with an epoxy finish. When its all done, I plan on sanding down and final coating with a satin spar. I hope to get rid of some of the gloss.. I hope.


I installed the two walls and the cabin/kitchenette wall last night. I have to build the components in my shop and transport to another location for assembly. So its kind of tricky. But beggars cant be choosers

And that is where I am at so far. Hope to be done and ready for the first road trip by mid Oct. Starting the cabinets this weekend.

[KCStudly]

Cool!

Welcome to the forum. I am looking forward to following the rest of your build, which seems to be going very fast for just a couple of months of building!

[noseoil]

Nice design & construction on this one. I really like the idea of a tax deductible trailer, an advertising expense is a good way to go for the business. Self-employment has its advantages and drawbacks (the only money you can really make is what you can afford to steal from yourself). Great job so far.

Hopefully, you will have a place out of the elements to store it for the winter. Over the years it can change a bit, hate to see all of that finish get any water under it later on! Welcome, tim

[lazyriverstudio]

Thanks KC and Noseoil

I do plan to keep in a garage when not in use. Ya, I hear you about self employment having some cons. But overall, it seems to work for me.
Thanks
Scott

[lazyriverstudio]

Worked on the cabin cabinets this weekend and started the roof.





Oct 20th is our first roadtrip. I think I will be able to make the deadline!
Thanks
Scott