Benroy style build 5x10

[jimun]

Ok so here I go with the cutting out of the doors with a plunge router.

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Well that did not go as planned, it got away from me and I over corrected

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Now I have to wait for the glue to dry on my template fix

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Well at least it is all fixable, filler, glue, trim, etc.... You wont even see it, except you just did

[KCStudly]

It's been said elsewhere on the forum that the difference between a novice and a craftsman is how well the hide their mistakes!

[jimun]

OK Template fixed and back to work I go

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One door cut out, one more to go

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I cut 2 1" pieces of my plastic hinge to test fit the doors. (the 2 black pieces on the left of the door)
I had to cut off 3/8" on the doors for a 5/8" gap for the hinges to fit.

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It is looking good.
I also attached the walls back to the floor and did some test fitting and got measurements for
the ceiling pieces.

[kayakdlk]

Don't worry. I had a few of these mistake myself with my router, which I have used on many many projects over the last 20 years. On one bit the bearing disintegrated and made a divot, I over corrected in a few other places. I used 2 part wood filler and if you didn't tell anyone they would never know. One secret I have learned on my projects be it house remodeling, fine furniture marking, paint cars, or building a teardrop don't tell anyone or point out to anyone where the mistakes are. You will know where every one of them are but almost everyone else will never see them or point them out. If they do, tell them that it is a custom feature that you planned and move on.

Dan

[jimun]

I'm back. I was working on a side job and I just got back to work on my td last weekend. I did get some things done over the summer, I got the skins on the inside of the sidewalls and I primered the outside and rough cut the doors for the windows I got from Vintage Technologies. Sorry I did not take pictures. But I did take pictures of what I did last week and yesterday.

This is one door with the plastic hinge drilled and screwed in for pre-fitting. I did both doors and then pulled them off to seal. I then glued and screwed the sidewalls into place and attached the roof struts. I also got 1 piece of the ceiling in.

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Here it shows the side walls attached and the wife and dog testing it out.

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Here I am testing the bending of the plywood on the front radius.

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[jimun]

Last night after work I decided to cut kerfs into the plywood to relieve some of the tension. The plywood was starting to crack. I did not finish because it got to dark so I will try to finish today if it does not rain.

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[KCStudly]

Welcome back!

You are doing some nice work there; it's looking good.

[jimun]

Yesterday I got the ceiling glued and stapled in. I did have one crack that I had to re-enforce with glue and little backing piece. I had to cover it for the rain that came last night. Next I am going to get the doors primed and get the door latches. I have not decided which ones yet. I also need to get the cabinets in so I can get my wiring in so I can get the roof on.
Getting closer.

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[KCStudly]

Looking nice.

[rebapuck]

Can't begrudge the rain. You guys need it.

[Vedette]

Glad to see you are back at it!
Started my new build yesterday, as the sun was out!
But the days are going to start getting short now after the time change!
Keep up the Great Work!
Good Roads
Brian & Sandi

[jimun]

Thanks for your replies. It is good to be back at it. I did get the ceiling in last week and then had to get ready for the rain. A little rain did make it inside but everything looks ok. Picked up wire and cable yesterday. The plan today is to get the wiring done in the ceiling so I can get the roof on. I di work on the doors a little after work this week but losing a hour of sun light does not give me much time.

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[jimun]

Got to work on the TD today. The wiring in the ceiling is done and the the first layer of 3/4" insulation.
Tomorrow I hope to have the second layer of insulation in so I can put on the roof (1/4" plywood)

I will be using a GFI pigtail with Marinco 150BBI.RV RV On-Board Charger Inlet.
I am using a construction grade extension cord for my AC runs and 14/2 ga boat cable for my DC runs.

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[jimun]

All Done for the day. Sun is going down. Clean up is done.

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[rebapuck]

Every little step takes you closer and closer. Looks great.