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Postby ssrjim » Sun Jan 06, 2008 2:44 pm

http://web.mac.com/ramjim/TearDrop_3/TearDrop_Build_Blog/TearDrop_Build_Blog.html

I'm going to try to blog it but don't hold you breath between updates ;)
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Postby Miriam C. » Sun Jan 06, 2008 2:51 pm

:applause: :thumbsup: Great find! So are you matching the TV's wheels? Gonna be pretty nice :thumbsup:
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Postby prohandyman » Sun Jan 06, 2008 4:27 pm

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What happened to trailers 1 & 2?
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One and Two

Postby ssrjim » Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:13 pm

prohandyman wrote:Jim
What happened to trailers 1 & 2?


They are traveling the country with new owners.
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Postby ssrjim » Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:53 am

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Anyone out there?

Postby ssrjim » Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:05 pm

Has anyone checked out my progress? I think I have some interesting things going on that you all might like???
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Postby aggie79 » Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:10 pm

Great job! :D

Two questions:

I didn't have time to go thru your blog at work, so can you say what you are using as the interior finish material for the ceiling?

Also, I have garage floor envy. Is your floor painted or did you use those plastic tiles? If tiles, can you say if they would support rolling tool mobile bases (for cabinet saw, bandsaw, etc.)?
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Postby ssrjim » Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:39 pm

aggie79 wrote:Great job! :D

Two questions:

I didn't have time to go thru your blog at work, so can you say what you are using as the interior finish material for the ceiling?

Also, I have garage floor envy. Is your floor painted or did you use those plastic tiles? If tiles, can you say if they would support rolling tool mobile bases (for cabinet saw, bandsaw, etc.)?


The ceiling is 1x3's and 1x4's. The edges were milled on the router table.

Yes the floor is the vinyl peel and sticks from the big box. The hold up pretty well and make for easier clean up. They can get slick if you don't sweep once in a while.
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Moonroof

Postby ssrjim » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:35 pm

Anyone done this yet?


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Postby emiller » Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:16 pm

Yeah Gage has a Moonroof in his tear.
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Postby Juneaudave » Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:34 pm

Those tambour doors look like a lot of work. They are nice though and set off the other details!!! Keep us posted!!!
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Postby ssrjim » Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:18 am

emiller wrote:Yeah Gage has a Moonroof in his tear.


I knew someone had to have done it before, it just makes too much since. Good job Gage. :worship:
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Tambour

Postby ssrjim » Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:20 am

Juneaudave wrote:Those tambour doors look like a lot of work. They are nice though and set off the other details!!! Keep us posted!!!
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You are correct, I have many many hours in that door. I debating if I want to make some for the galley. I do but I don't if you know what I mean.
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More progress for your enjoyment

Postby ssrjim » Mon Mar 24, 2008 12:49 am

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Cabin

Postby ssrjim » Sat Mar 29, 2008 12:55 pm

I think I'm declaring the cabin done. I need a couple knobs and magnetic stops but that is a 5 minute deal. I just need to make a run to ACE.


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