Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

A Side from the small toolslike screw drivers, hammars what tools did you use in your build

when i click'd on VOTE the software spit it back

i use too many tools for it's likin'

sw

* I used a (not listed) Roto-zip instead of some other tools, to cut out windows, vent openings, A/C opening, and the doors (because I already owned one), and the main tools I used also weren't listed.

* Since I used steel brackets (plus PL adhesive) to clamp the plywood together, I used a 7/16" "combo" (box/open) hand wrench, a 1/4" drive cordless impact with 7/16" socket, and a cordless 3/8" drill with a 1/4" bit the most (I bolted it together using mostly 1/4"-20 stainless carriage bolts, stainless fender washers, and stainless locknuts). The cordless impact and drill were used wherever any screws were needed, too. I started my project using my friend's Snap-On tools at his shop, and bought my own cordless Milwaukee tools when I finished the trailer at my garage. I don't know how I would've done the project without them.

* Another necessary item, not listed, is a welder. My original frame was enlarged and strengthened using the friend's Mig welder, then when I re-did my frame and axle a couple of years later, I did it at my garage with a 110v flux welder (I also bought a 220v unit, but never used it). Lots of builders need one, even if just to modify a frame, just a bit.

* Other necessities: multi-meter, soldering iron, wire cutter-crimper, a BFH, and miscellaneous hand-tools deserve a place on your list, also.

I used Sketchup to sort out the basic dimensions and a few finer points, but the design is largely in my head. I build a lot of stuff just out of my head and it's not as random as it may sound, it's just how my mind works. Yes, yes I am an alien.
At this point in my build it's just been a welder, grinder, ratchets and wrenches. But as a home remodeler there will be plenty of other tools, besides my table and band saw I'll use my jointer and planer and the Sprinter I drive for work is full of construction tools. On top of all those tools I have enough of my own woodworking and construction tools to pretty much outfit another Sprinter.

You need to add a drill and a drill driver... and a 1/4" pneumatic stapler to your list.



I'd be lost without mine.

Tony

Drill is missing and Router is in there twice.

Welder...



Tony

Sorry I have not made the User Poll site in years.

All that mater is that folks read what you used that I left out

The way tnttt are made now a days make me look twice.

Thank you for helping me with the site, and may it help others make their work shine.

Ron

Curious what people think about routers... I will be picking up my trailer kit tomorrow, then supplies and any remaining tools needed.

I don't have a router yet. I'd like to stick with one of the smaller DeWalt palm routers. The DWP611 is corded and about $150 (and I have a coupon from Northern Tool that will cover its entire cost ), and the other is the DCW600B 20V cordless which is about $170 on Amazon. Unfortunately, the cordless isn't carried at Northern Tool so I would need to pony up the cash for that.

I don't foresee using it a lot beyond this and a few other projects (probably some frames, etc), but is the ease of the cordless worth biting the bullet on? Thanks for any advice you can give...

Cheers,
john

John a small hand router is a good item to have. A larger heavy router is good for a permeant mount in a router table not much good for fine detail type of work.

I don't foresee using it a lot ...

I've got two battery systems in my shop. Makita and Dewalt. And I have at least three routers (maybe four?) --and none of my routers are cordless.



I'd get a Dewalt DW616. That little one you are looking at will do a lot... but it's a trim router. I've got it on my CNC. I would suggest the DW616.



Tony

I just buy as I need. For my camper build the only tool I added was an orbital sander. Cheap B&D from Wally World.

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