Hi from North Central Florida

[Lynn Coleman]

Wecome Lynn, sounds like you are going to have fun with your build. The people here are just great, and can help a lot. Some don't know how to spell to good tho. Jim G

LOL neither do I. I know, I know, and I'm a writer. Gotta love the spelling check in word processing programs.

Lynn

[asianflava]

Some of the most tenacious construction adhesive is the polyurethane caulk. I used in between the 2 layers of 1/8ply and it worked pretty well. One problem is that you don't have too much working time.

I don't know if it not having spell check is a blessing or a curse. My big problem (among others) is transposing letters. If there was a spellcheck option, I'd have to review all of my posts. Now, I bang out my reply and submit without checking. I'll reread it later when I see the replys to the thread and think, "man I wrote that? I sound like an idiot."

[Podunkfla]

Some of the most tenacious construction adhesive is the polyurethane caulk. I used in between the 2 layers of 1/8ply and it worked pretty well. One problem is that you don't have too much working time.

I don't know if it not having spell check is a blessing or a curse. My big problem (among others) is transposing letters. If there was a spellcheck option, I'd have to review all of my posts. Now, I bang out my reply and submit without checking. I'll reread it later when I see the replys to the thread and think, "man I wrote that? I sound like an idiot."

asianflava... Yep, I too use PL urethane caulk a lot. Amazing stuff even if it is 5 bucks a tube. I just used it to replace some rusted out rocker panels on a car with new aluminum panels formed to fit... Won't rust. Will be there forever.

[Miriam C.]

Welcome Lynn,
There are some things we really love in this playground. One is pictures and another is a good story (or even a bad one). Feel at home and post lots of pictures and stories of your travels. Keeps the bubble oil level and the Mad ones happy.

Enjoy

PS I read your inkwell---great documentary! The book sounds great too

[Lynn Coleman]

Welcome Lynn,
There are some things we really love in this playground. One is pictures and another is a good story (or even a bad one). Feel at home and post lots of pictures and stories of your travels. Keeps the bubble oil level and the Mad ones happy.

Enjoy

Hi Miriam,

I'm looking forward to it. I'm going to upload a picture of our trailer. We picked it up a couplle days ago. Since then we've measured and cut the floor and purchased the resin to weather protect it. We're going to treat and paint the underside of the floor boards before we attach them. javascript:emoticon(':twisted:')

I don't know how to post a picture in the message area yet but I'll upload it to my album for anyone that wants to take a look. Also, how the heck do you get the javascript removed and simply see the emoticons?

Again, thanks for the warm welcome. I'm enjoy and learning alot from these message boards.

Lynn

[Miriam C.]

My favorite creatures. just click on the emoticon and it will land almost where you want it.

Help with pictures


http://www.mikenchell.com/pichelp.html

I find moving pictures from the album to a post is easiest from a seperate window. Just click on the thumbnail, then highlite and copy the URL.

Go back to your post and push the "Img" button just above the post. Paste and click the "Close Tags" blue thingy.

Another way is to paste the URL, highlite it and push the Img button.

Saw the trailer and it is a beauty.

[jmtk]

Welcome Lynn!

Have fun with your build and don't let the curves scare you. They're really pretty easy. Some of us used a sandwich construction of just 1/8" inside and out with 3/4" framing and insulation, although I'd say we're the minority since most people opt for thicker plywood. It all depends on what you want. I was concerned about keeping the weight down.

I also recommend the PL polyurethane construction adhesive (great for novice woodworkers like me who have gaps to bridge). I swear my trailer is held together by the stuff (and lots of stainless steel screws).

Good luck!

Jeanette

[Podunkfla]

Lynn... That sure looks like a nice trailer! That should make a really nice lightweight camper... Plus it won't rust. Lookin forward to you progress pix!

friend ~ Brick

[Lynn Coleman]

Welcome Lynn!

Have fun with your build and don't let the curves scare you. They're really pretty easy. Some of us used a sandwich construction of just 1/8" inside and out with 3/4" framing and insulation, although I'd say we're the minority since most people opt for thicker plywood.
Good luck!

Jeanette

Hi Jeanette,
Thanks for the welcome. My husband, Paul and I have been discussing the luma (I think that's the spelling) and adding the curves. We'll decide when we get to the walls but we're definitely leaning toward the curves, especially since we have a sheet of that stuff in the garage already.

Lynn

[Lynn Coleman]

Lynn... That sure looks like a nice trailer! That should make a really nice lightweight camper... Plus it won't rust. Lookin forward to you progress pix!

friend ~ Brick

Thanks Brick & Miriam,

We paid a bit more for the trailer than most but I think we'll be very happy with it. I loved how easily it rolled up the hill to it's space on our side lawn. I'm hoping it continues to roll easily with the addition of the TTT.

We took the wheels off and have it leveled on the ground. We know we'll be adjusting and readjusting the levelness of the trailer as we build. But no tires means it is less likely for someone to roll away with our trailer.

Our biggest problem at the moment is finding self tapping screws that will go level to the wood and not have a hex head popping up above it. We've been told about a screw & bolt place in a town not too far from here, so that will be where I'm heading on Monday. After I write at least one chapter on a book proposal. I really have to work on my day job too.

Lynn

[Podunkfla]

Our biggest problem at the moment is finding self tapping screws that will go level to the wood and not have a hex head popping up above it. We've been told about a screw & bolt place in a town not too far from here, so that will be where I'm heading on Monday. After I write at least one chapter on a book proposal. I really have to work on my day job too.
Lynn

Lynn... If ya can't find 'em easily locally... Here's a source for stainless steel self tapping screws, pretty cheap too...

1-1/4" size are about $10. a hundred:
http://www.bosunsupplies.com/products2. ... ct=F-ST-PF

[asianflava]

Don't know your exact location but you might want to check for a Fastenal store in your area. Quick check shows several stores in Orlando, Sanford, Ocala, Gainesville. I bought a bulk of my stainless steel screws from them. Lowes has them but you'll pay dearly for them.

http://www.fastenal.com

[Ira]

After I write at least one chapter on a book proposal. I really have to work on my day job too.

Where did you get THAT idea?

[Lynn Coleman]

Lynn... If ya can't find 'em easily locally... Here's a source for stainless steel self tapping screws, pretty cheap too...

1-1/4" size are about $10. a hundred:
http://www.bosunsupplies.com/products2. ... ct=F-ST-PF

Brick, thanks I've bookmarked the site. We might have what we need from a friend but it was raining this afternoon and we couldn't check. For some silly reason we figure using a powerdrill on metal in the rain probably isn't a good idea.

Lynn

[Lynn Coleman]

Don't know your exact location but you might want to check for a Fastenal store in your area. Quick check shows several stores in Orlando, Sanford, Ocala, Gainesville. I bought a bulk of my stainless steel screws from them. Lowes has them but you'll pay dearly for them.

http://www.fastenal.com

Asianflava,
I'm noting this site also, thanks.

Lynn