Stars Over the Arctic Skies Shop - Again Photos 4 U

[Classic Finn]

That's sure a great feeling to get something done, isn't it??

It sure is Kerry... It feels mighty fine that the snow is gone for good I hope... The stars are keeping me going... as you know that be my ceiling here in the Arctic Skies...

Im pushin this everyday as much as I can now....I got to get to this place in May...I think you folks would enjoy this scenery its a National Park
More bautiful than I can describe... Great Fishing too... Nice sandy beaches...

The rock there that you see ... it has a nice spot to camp right behind it overlooking the lake...

Question for you Kerry or anyone else... How do I know the exact staple to use on this birch till it dries... Im adding another layer of ply onto it...
then the outer skin...

Classic Finn

[toypusher]

I have no idea on the staple size. Maybe Steve Frederick or Doug could tell you that. I used lots of 18ga 5/8" brads from my air nailer, but mine was then all covered with aluminum on the outside and I only used brads where the trim would cover on the interior.

[Classic Finn]

I have no idea on the staple size. Maybe Steve Frederick or Doug could tell you that. I used lots of 18ga 5/8" brads from my air nailer, but mine was then all covered with aluminum on the outside and I only used brads where the trim would cover on the interior.

Mine will be Aluminum on top also.. or thin Stainless...I just need the epoxy to hold the next layer of ply till it dries...


Classic Finn

[rbeemer]

Heikki,
If you have one skin stapled, nailed or screwed on and you are adding another layer. Couln't you use constuction adhesive or other glue to hold it on? If this is the insde of your hatch, your could glue one half at a time and use wights to hold it down, let it dry and then glue the other half.

Does this make since or am I smoking some very interesting tobacky

[Classic Finn]

Heikki,
If you have one skin stapled, nailed or screwed on and you are adding another layer. Couln't you use constuction adhesive or other glue to hold it on? If this is the insde of your hatch, your could glue one half at a time and use wights to hold it down, let it dry and then glue the other half.

Does this make since or am I smoking some very interesting tobacky

Yupper you be making sense... I thought it would help much more if I staple it down while its drying... then I can add the next layer...

Heikki

[toypusher]

I have no idea on the staple size. Maybe Steve Frederick or Doug could tell you that. I used lots of 18ga 5/8" brads from my air nailer, but mine was then all covered with aluminum on the outside and I only used brads where the trim would cover on the interior.

Mine will be Aluminum on top also.. or thin Stainless...I just need the epoxy to hold the next layer of ply till it dries...


Classic Finn

Also, if the first is completely dry and affixed well, you could just use clamps to hold the second to the first. Use some crosspieces of 2x? or the like and clamp at each side. Use how ever many you need to keep it tight against the first layer.

[Classic Finn]

Anyone here have a good pic of the front towbox was it by Mary K?

Or who else made a real classy looking one?

I have sides drawn at 13 deep. 22 1/2 high.. 45 1/2 inches wide.. Whats the best way to put it together... 11 degree radius. and 1" straight on top end.


Classic Finn

[Mary K]

Anyone here have a good pic of the front towbox was it by Mary K?

Or who else made a real classy looking one?

I have sides drawn at 13 deep. 22 1/2 high.. 45 1/2 inches wide.. Whats the best way to put it together... 11 degree radius. and 1" straight on top end.


Classic Finn

Here is mine.....


And here is the drawing


I can send you the file if you need it.

Mk

[Classic Finn]

Ok after all the planning and questions I went out and made a quick template on the towbox...

What do you think? Does it look ok or should it be higher yet?








Classic Finn

[rbeemer]

I would not go any higher , IMHO it looks great for how tall it is. One thing you might want to do is for the side pieces make the edge closest to the trailer follow your trailer curve(at the bottom) so it looks like an original piece and not ad add on. Tha way also you would not have to have a back piece, you trailer would become your boxes back.

[Classic Finn]

I would not go any higher , IMHO it looks great for how tall it is. One thing you might want to do is for the side pieces make the edge closest to the trailer follow your trailer curve(at the bottom) so it looks like an original piece and not ad add on. Tha way also you would not have to have a back piece, you trailer would become your boxes back.

Hi Rick

Wife and I were just talking about the back there that looks like garb aage... in the back lower section..Im going to re cut the bottom there.

Height is at 25 inches ... at present..and width at 45 inches..

Classic Finn

[Mary K]

Ah, Thats a better Box!!! I wanted to do one like that...but couldn't figure out how to do it...

Looking good, Yes I would fix that back part...

Mk

[Classic Finn]

Ah, Thats a better Box!!! I wanted to do one like that...but couldn't figure out how to do it...

Looking good, Yes I would fix that back part...

Mk

Im here drawing the template again to make the curve for the lower portion... lets see then how it fits...

So does that radius seem ok looking versus the top front?

Classic Finn

[rbeemer]

I think the top radius of your box closley matches the top radiys of your tear.

I like it and give it two turkey legs up

[Classic Finn]

I think the top radius of your box closley matches the top radiys of your tear.

I like it and give it two turkey legs up

Almost have the bottom redone..

Classic Finn