Trying NOT To Panic, But My Wall Is Out Of Square

[sandman]

Thanks a bunch, Guys. I only have two more roof spars to install and then I begin the inside cabinets. The wall is holding itself inline still. I reckon loosing up the floor and pounding on it with the mallet must have done wonders..

[Mary K]

Sandman, My walls bowed a little..I didn't stress over it, just kept on a building.

Gald to see everything worked out!

Mk

[sandman]

MaryK-Thanks for your guidence. Your build is looking great!!!!!! I am no longer worried about the wall. It has actually self-corrected since I pounded and shifted the whole teardrop on the trailer. It is almost less than a 1/16" off. It's all good now!

[SamR]

I'm so glad you're sticking with it Sandman!

[sandman]

I am pretty glad I didn't give up. I have learned a lot about trailer building from this experience...even from my mistakes. I wouldn't hesitate to build another provided I get this one finished. My wife said she probably won't like sleeping in such a confined space so I may have an excuse to try to build a larger trailer like a Widget, Midget, or something like that. Yep, the teardrop building bug is strong.

[Keith B]

I had somewhat of the same problem... it wasn't that it was out of square...but that the plywood was "flexing"; I clamped the walls into square, added the trusses or spars or whatever you want to call them, sheeted the roof and released the clamps and all was fine....

FYI: You're allowed up to 3/16" out of square on EVERYTHING... .... inserted to protect from the "i know its coming" comments about my frame...

Good luck on your build... looking great.

[apratt]

AWWW!! Keith we don't tease you, do we????

[sandman]

Keith,

You're tear looked great though!!!! Have you sold it yet??? What type are you going to build next?

So far the wall is holding in line so i am feeling pretty confident about finishing up the build.