#4

[Dirtclod]

Just popped in to see whats going on and saw your post. I always look forward to your builds. I learned enough from you and all the other "experts" here to build and sell my first teardrop and I am also in the planning stages to build # 2. So your timing is perfect !!

Have you looked into Raptor Liner ? I may coat this one in Raptor but depending on how your Monstaliner turns out i may go that way.

Keep the pics coming

[tony.latham]

Have you looked into Raptor Liner ? I may coat this one in Raptor but depending on how your Monstaliner turns out i may go that way.

DC:

I like the texture of Monstaliner better than Raptor. But I've only seen Raptor sprayed on.

Thanks for stopping in.

Tony

[tony.latham]

That vertical receiver is for an over-the-tongue-box bike rack down the road.

Hmm, I might have to steal that idea.

Bruce

I Stole the idea from Inca Outdoors before they went bankrupt (supposedly holding lots of downpayments). That's a Thule platform rack that's been cut and welded.



T

[tony.latham]

I got the door cores cut out of the skeletons today.



I had two guide bushings go south during this endeavor:



The first one was the result of not using my centering cone to ensure the base was perfectly centered. The second one was a Bosch brand bushing. They are spot welded together and it came apart. According to the reviews on Amazon, other's have had the same problem.

I finally got a set of Porter Cable bushings and they worked great. Just a matter of waiting for the guy in the big brown truck to hand them to me.

Both bushing failures damaged the template, door core, and skeleton edge. But it was a quick fix with super glue, sawdust, and a sanding block.



Tony

[Tom&Shelly]

I got the door cores cut out of the skeletons today.



I had two guide bushings go south during this endeavor:



The first one was the result of not using my centering cone to ensure the base was perfectly centered. The second one was a Bosch brand bushing. They are spot welded together and it came apart. According to the reviews on Amazon, other's have had the same problem.

I finally got a set of Porter Cable bushings and they worked great. Just a matter of waiting for the guy in the big brown truck to hand them to me.

Both bushing failures damaged the template, door core, and skeleton edge. But it was a quick fix with super glue, sawdust, and a sanding block.



Tony

Sorry to hear about your trouble with the bushings Tony. Since you didn't mention it, I suppose the router bit is okay?

I bought a Bosch bushing set (except they call it a "template guide set", is there a difference?) but haven't used them yet. I've seen the negative reviews vs the positive ones about Porter Cable's set. Guess they fit in a Bosch base with that template guide adapter?

BTW, just a random thought, but if you ever think about writing a book on teardrop building, a chapter on mistakes and how to fix them would be helpful. I would be glad to help with a list of the former!

Tom

[tony.latham]

Guess they fit in a Bosch base with that template guide adapter?

The do. I think the Bosch guides might be fine except for the 1/4" one since it has so little surface for the so-called weld. (I hope my chassis welds have some depth to them, unlike their router guides.)

but if you ever think about writing a book on teardrop building, a chapter on mistakes...

I'm thinking three chapters.



I got a fair amount of progress done today. I managed to get the interior skin and foam installed on the right wall. I was very fortunate to find 3/4" foam board locally. That was a big deal.





T

[Atomic77]

When I grow up, I want to be a wood craftsman like you Tony. Per usual, nice work.

Oh, and for those mistakes, there's always the trusty Raman Noodle trick!

https://youtu.be/8k50b7xkkuk

https://youtu.be/zemurmnE4_4



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[tony.latham]

When I grow up, I want to be a wood craftsman like you Tony.

Said the man that set's a damn high bar.



Tony

[Atomic77]

When I grow up, I want to be a wood craftsman like you Tony.

Said the man that set's a damn high bar.



Tony

Eh. Even a blind squirrel occasionally finds a nut. Regardless, nice work Brotherman

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[KCStudly]

Glad I found this thread! Good work, Tony.

Have you heard anything from Randy/Wolffarmer lately?

[tony.latham]

Glad I found this thread! Good work, Tony.

Have you heard anything from Randy/Wolffarmer lately?

Thanks. (And you, KC need to get cranking and go camping.)

I have not heard from Wolfarmer other than his trip to Utah.

T

[KTM_Guy]

Let me know if you want to interview me for one of those three chapters of the book.

Great progress on #4. I took a few weeks off on all things teardrops after the big push for the Utah trip. Since we have done three weekend trips. Just got back from a 3 day trip to CA.

Now that we have some time in using the teardrop I have things to finish and a few little changes.




Todd

[tony.latham]

Let me know if you want to interview me for one of those three chapters of the book.

Great progress on #4. I took a few weeks off on all things teardrops after the big push for the Utah trip. Since we have done three weekend trips. Just got back from a 3 day trip to CA.

Now that we have some time in using the teardrop I have things to finish and a few little changes.




Todd

SWEEEEET PIC!

T

[tony.latham]

Glass day.



I used Raka's medium non-blush and 2 oz. cloth.





Easy-peasy.



Tony

[Tom&Shelly]

Nice! Do you put a coat of epoxy on the wood first before laying the glass?

Tom