Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **Mary K** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:00 pm

I have started installing my headliner. Not to happy with the luan...but I can cover it later with the expensive birch as funds become available.

Also, I have finished the interior cabinets.

I am purchasing my electrical stuff on line now... :thumbsup:

More details pictures in my Build linky below.

Mk

by **elmo** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:02 pm

When are you coming over and help me make cabinets? Nice work. :thumbsup:

by **BILLYL** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:04 pm

Mary-

Looks good. What is the problem with Laun? From here in DC it looks good to me

Now get it "Campable"

:thumbsup:

Bill

by **Miriam C.** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:34 pm

Looks great to me. The problem with working with Birch is also looking at luan. Luan is different, not necessarily bad. Love the cabinets. did you use your jig saw to cut the holes?

GirRdun

by **Gerdo** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 2:03 pm

Take a scrap of your Luan and try different stains until you find one that you like. Luan can look nice after you stain it. Most interior doors in most houses are Luan.

To answer your question. Yes you can install another sheet of something else over it if you don't like it. Maybe just a sheet of Veneer.

by **Kit76** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 3:11 pm

Mary That Luan does Look Nice . Could just Be the Lighting. But Looks Nice From Pics. :thumbsup:

Chris

by **Mary K** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:27 pm

Thanks Everybody!!

Elmo, just send me some wood, I'll build'em down here where it's 70*!!! :thumbsup:

BillYL, It's just not as nice looking as the birch... :NC

but it'll do..

Auntie M, No The cabinets where cut via osmosis.... :dancing

Gerdo, Good Idea!! Thanks.

Chris, Thanks

Mk

by **forestfrog** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:52 pm

Great job!!!! The luan looks really good, and the cabinets are excellent! :thumbsup:

I'm jealous...I cut out my headliner pieces yesterday, but it'll be a while until I get things glued up. :cry:

Oh well, until then I'll live vicariously, so keep postin' 'da pics! :thumbsup:

by **Guy** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:57 pm

Dear Mary K,

At Doug's urging I have tried aniline dyes instead of typical stain. Initially I used stain and have switched to the dye. It is far superior especially on inexpensive wood. I was blown away at how much better it was. I thank Doug for keeping on touting its merits.

by **toypusher** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:01 pm

Looks good to me too! I think Guy (and Doug's) suggest on the dyes vs stains is an excellent idea.

by **sandman** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:33 pm

Whoa!!!! MaryK, You are rocking that teardrop. That Benroy looks great. I think the headliner looks nice myself. You are doing an excellent job. Will you come build mine for me?

by **Steve Frederick** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:04 pm

I don't see any problem with the luan! I think you are doing a wonderful job!
I'm with the stain guy's. I wouldn't use stain on a piece of birch or oak, but it could make the luan a bit more interesting. Just keep on truckin' kid! You're doin' great! :applause:

by **mikeschn** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:06 pm

Mary K,

I think it looks really good. Think Mahogany!!! I wouldn't cover it up with birch!

Mike...

by **Mary K** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:10 pm

Well...

I have already put a coat of Polyshades on the luan before I installed it. And id does look better that it did before the stain.

And no, I have not stained the Birch, just Spar Urethane.

Mike, Mahogany is a good idea... :thinking:

Thanks

by **Mary K** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 1:17 pm

Do what ya can to get it installed.

I have been gluing 1 or 2 spars at a time and letting them dry 24 hr with the "supports"...here is what I did last night.

Use what ever it takes....

Mk

Oh Mike!!! Great Idea in the Benroy Plans to make the headliner all one piece! It has been very easy to install. Thanks!!!!:thumbsup:

Mk

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Installing headliner

Installing headliner

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