TwilightLane Cubbie Build

[TwilightLane]

So I laid the frame on the ply and lined everything up. I used the clamps to hold everything in place.


Sure enough, there is about a one inch lip as the frame is narrower than the ply.

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[TwilightLane]

So I lined up a 2x3 as a cutting guide to run the circular saw. It had a slight bow in it, so I used several clamps to hold the line.

[TwilightLane]

I moved and replaced the clamps as I worked down the cut. The two middle clamps actually caught the strip so I didnt have to worry about it tearing or breaking at the end of the cut. Nice...

[TwilightLane]

Framing out the hatch. Used some scrap 2x2.

[TwilightLane]

Once I measured and determined where to cut the hatch, I drilled a few tiny holes where I knew I wanted the plunge cuts. Then I set the frame to the side and flipped over the ply. In retrospect, I don't know why I flipped over the plywood. I could have done it from the bottom side.

I used the circular saw to make the plunge cuts. Again I was worried about tear or breaking the edge of the cut as I finished the cut. My solution was to use a crosswise piece to hold the cut out hatch.




That worked really well.

[TwilightLane]

So the funny thing that happened while I was cutting out the hatch: I didnt want to cut those 2x2s underneath that were supporting the ply. SO I took one out. I _thought_ I had moved the sheet over enough to miss the remaining one when I made my cuts...



Yeah not so much. Genius!!??

[TwilightLane]

At any rate, a lot of progress today. St Paddy's day.


(Notice the piece of conduit replacing the cut 2x2 )

[TwilightLane]

I don't know what is going on out on the main 'General Discussion' forum. But clearly there are some ruffled feathers about advice and peoples tone and whatnot.

For the record, I have a very thick skin and can give as well as I get. If you see me doing something wrong or dumb, please pipe up. Don't hold back. We'll have a good laugh, fix it and move on with life. Thanks in advance.

[aggie79]

Rob,

You're moving right along!

For what it's worth, I think you're doing a great job. (While I'm not new to construction or woodworking, I'm a TD newbie. I guess that label goes away after you finish your first build.)

Keep it going!

[TwilightLane]

Okay, so I got all the holes drilled and countersunk. I used a chalk line to line up where to attach the ply to the frame.


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Uh, yeah. I'm a little anal retentive. Why do you ask?

[TwilightLane]

The plans called for a square of ply under the front to reinforce the floor. I didnt have anything that I thought would work. What I did have was a piece of oak. Hard as hell. It came from a pallet that I tore apart. I figured it was stout enough to carry the spare tire.

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I drilled a couple of holes that lined up to bolt holes on the rim.

[TwilightLane]

Ok. So I've the got the ply and frame all prepped. Now to glue and attach em.

Here is the glue...


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[TwilightLane]

Lotsa screws. Glue squeezing out.



Overkill you say? Is a pig's butt pork?

[TwilightLane]

Yeah. More screws. I do like my DeWalt drill.


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All screwed and glued.

[TwilightLane]

Now that is some serious fine craftsmanship. Heh.