Rigsby`s Scavenger 2, Update 9/11/10

[Cliffmeister2000]

We're all watching. We're just speechless!

[xrover]

When you're done, I could take that off your hands for next to nothing?

[Rigsby]

When you're done, I could take that off your hands for next to nothing?

You have two hopes, NO HOPE and BOB HOPE, and BOB is DEAD!!!

[bve]

Rigsby you are not alone, we are watching you so keep the pics 'n' post coming.

Is that a gas bottle converted to a wood burner I see in this pic?




Burke

[S. Heisley]

You have our attention, Rigsby, and we're watching.

We're just waiting for the next episode in your build thread! It's kind of like reading a good book. We're just watching the story unfold and reading through to the finishing chapter. Then, we'll be watching for your next "story" to unfold!

[Rigsby]

Rigsby you are not alone, we are watching you so keep the pics 'n' post coming.

Is that a gas bottle converted to a wood burner I see in this pic?




Burke

Yes ive been making them to sell and provide the coffers for the build, Ive got a one built from a large propane bottle to heat the garage for the cold nights building


steve

[Rigsby]

Had a bit more of a play today. Struggled a bit screwing on the sides, as the ply has a bit of a warp to it, but hopefully this will pull true once all the spars are in. At one point there was a gap 3" wider than the spars
Then Phil and Paul came over, so the job had to stop while we had a beer and talked MAN STUFF. Ive also removed the door lock from the free door, and adapted the lock tumblers to fit a key . Gave it all a clean and built it back up and it works a treat


The only picture of the day, Im sure my Garage is shrinking, Ive got to step out the door to take a picture now

[Rigsby]

Kept out of our gert way, and played in the garage again. Screwed in all the spars that i have wood for (got to find enough wood for the last 4
Then i cut down the door frame and set to chopping the hole out. I managed it in one go with no more cutting required to get the door and frame in on a trial fit



If the door looks a bit too much to the rear, its so it can open and not go past the profile so i can have an awning on the side
steve

[Rigsby]

Not got anything done today on the tear, Had my mother over for a Mothers day tea. But joy of joy have i bagged a bargain for the camp kitchen. A mini gas cooker with oven, grill and two burner rings, and i didnt have to pay a penny

[jackdaw]

Nice little cooker Steve, Are you going to tell us what you had to do for it ??? Come on now.....spill the beans.... Yarkshire folk don't do free bees...do they ?
The trailers coming along nicely fella

Cheers Dave

[Rigsby]

Got to come clean, it was my mums, she used to use it at girl guide camp, when she was a leader. It was the easiest way of heating pie and peas for 20 hungry guides, when there was no power
steve

[Rigsby]

Not a lot to update with today. Managed to get a solid brass porthole window for the side opposite the door , but ran into a problem when i found the router circle cutting base adjusts to 10mm less than i need
Looks like i will have to adapt it tomorrow

[dandan]

Hi Rigsby.
Like the build.
will this one be attending the gathering in Cov ?

also like the heater.
adapted a cylinder into a patio heater last year.

not had time to use it properly yet.
got some larger 47kg ones to turn horizontal & make into BBQs.
(when time allows)

keep the pics comeing.
best rgds dan.

[Classic Finn]

Rigsby that is looking great. Been watching the progress. Love looking at the pics. Way to go.

[Rigsby]

No Dan, i wont make it in this one this year. Too much to do and so little money
Not done much on number 2 today, spent most of the time altering the router base to be able to cut bigger holes. Once done i completely screwed up the first on by measuring the diametre needed and then not taking into acount the width of the router bit
Anyway sorted it out in the end and cut the hole for the window, and then a cople of sandwitch pieces to strengthen the side. Then spent an hour getting them in place before the glue set