trimming out a teardrop

[Roddy Riggs]

OK guys, I need help. What type of aluminum trim do you use along the bottom edge of the side panels and also along the top edge of the galley walls. I'm sure that the standard "L" shaped trim that is used along the top where the sides meet would be too wide.
Also, I am using 3/4" plywood for my sides. I can't find any type of edge trim or "T" molding that is that thick. Most of the stuff I have found has only a 1/2" leg on it. I was told that carpet installation companies carry "T" molding, but have not been able to find any in my area. I am trying to avoid the outrageous shippng charges associated with this stuff. It is absolutely rediculous!!. Thanks, Rod

[riverfront]

Your question is valad! But !!!

If you or others on this forum want help finding things in your area then it would be of help to put your location in your profile so we know where your area is!!!

Now here in Sterling, IL. I can make several suggestions but it won't help if you live in Cali or Down under or accross the pond!

I am sure if you tell us where your from, someone arround your area will pop right up with some great help for you!

Good luck on your build and as madjack says " We luv da pics".

[Sonetpro]

OK guys, I need help. What type of aluminum trim do you use along the bottom edge of the side panels and also along the top edge of the galley walls. I'm sure that the standard "L" shaped trim that is used along the top where the sides meet would be too wide.
Also, I am using 3/4" plywood for my sides. I can't find any type of edge trim or "T" molding that is that thick. Most of the stuff I have found has only a 1/2" leg on it. I was told that carpet installation companies carry "T" molding, but have not been able to find any in my area. I am trying to avoid the outrageous shippng charges associated with this stuff. It is absolutely rediculous!!. Thanks, Rod

I used 3/4 inch angle on the bottom. On the galley wall edges I found some plywood edging at Lowes.

[asianflava]

I bought my aluminum edge trim from the same metal supplier I bought my trailer frame steel. I was able to get it in 16ft sticks. I just put them on the side view mirror and tried the other end to the hook on the back of the truck.

I bought:

1X1/2X1/8 for the top to sides and door
1/2X1/2X1/8 for the hatch trim
1X1X1/8 T for the doors

[madjack]

We have 3/4 walls also...we used 1" X 1/16 angle on the bottom, trimming the exposed side down to 1/4"...on the galley wall edges, we used 3/4 channel with the legs trimmed down to 1/4"...this stuff is available at box and hardware stores locally...
madjack

p.s.....just where are you located...for future reference of course

[bledsoe3]

We have 3/4 walls also...we used 1" X 1/16 angle on the bottom, trimming the exposed side down to 1/4"
madjack

Jack, What did you use to to trim down the angle?

[madjack]

Jim, we used the table saw with a couple of feather boards to hold the piece in place while trimming...a full face shield is HIGHLY recommended...we tried a couple of different blades types and a standard carbide toothed ripping blade seemed to cut best and have less slag build up on the teeth than any others...
madjack