Wall construction thoughts.....

[Jst83]

I have also heard that some people take a sheet of 3/4" plywood and cut voids to make a big cookie cutter wall stud/spacer.

My plans for the next one, and put insulation in the voids.
Of course don't tell my wife I'm thinking of another one

[asianflava]

I have also heard that some people take a sheet of 3/4" plywood and cut voids to make a big cookie cutter wall stud/spacer.

My plans for the next one, and put insulation in the voids.
Of course don't tell my wife I'm thinking of another one

You could potentially run into the same problems as using furring strips, 3/4in ply isn't actually 3/4in. It is an easier way to go but just make sure you measure everything you are going to use, i.e. the insulation and the wood.

I forgot about using a hardwood at the hinge points, I used poplar (the rest was pine).... Thanks Steve.

[jollymon1375]

Good idea on the hardwood for the hinge points, I never would have thought of that!!!! I guess that's part of being a newbie.....

[Wolffarmer]

Luckly I spend most of my build time "pondering" how to build it and tought up the hard wood for hinge points. All my hinges are screwed into oak. Probably over kill but it makes me feel good.

[Arne]

Depends on the hinge type... I used a piano hinge with 16 screws on each face... pine was fine.. plus, I used adhesive caulk... I doubt the door or hinge will move.

[jollymon1375]

OK, my next question: Does anyone know where I can find black extruded aluminum for edges, doorframes, corners door channel etc? I'd like to paint the trailer grey with black accents. Any ideas?? By the way, I'll get some photos I've taken up on the site in a day or two!!

[Gerdo]

There is a couple in Ouray Colorado who built their TD by building a framework, covering it with fabric and coating it with dope. He used to build planes this way. It was super light. Not much for insulation tho.