The Bummer offroad build

[Ben]

Word of wisdom. Plan your galley hatch thoroughly make your cuts when they are on the bench not installed on the frame!! When on frame it's much harder!! Don't ask why! Lol. I've been stuck messing with the hatch for a couple weeks now and I have to keep walking away.

[Silvrzuki77]

Why? Lol i was thinking about that today. Are you cuting that 3/8th piece off also? I am going to use alder wood for the interior little price but should be nice.

[Ben]

No I cut a 2" lip out to make a hatch like Steve Frederick in his builds.

[Silvrzuki77]

Yeah i was thinking that was a better way of doing it

[Ben]

Read and plan accordingly!! Cut a pattern first sand to desired liking and them cut each one at a time. Over size your rough cut then use router with pattern bit to shape to final size with the pattern you made. That way they are all the same and fit perfect!

[Silvrzuki77]

What do you guys think about this hatch cut out? Its approx 1 3/4"

Sorry its faint

[KCStudly]

Looks good.

Consider adding a small radius (1/2 to 3/4 inch) in the corners at the top and where the radius transitions to the vertical rear, rather than a sharp notch. Small detail that adds both strength and eye appeal.

[Ben]

I would have to agree with KC I would round the points off for 2 reasons 1 looks and 2 when you cover it that might tend to be a prolbem area ie would you break a seam or trim or ?.

[Ben]

If you look on page 17 of the generic benroy plans it shows a 19" radius that follows the 48" radius I don't know if that's the pattern you were following. Just a thought. But the main thing is if that's what you like that's the main thing!

[Silvrzuki77]

Copy that guys! Ill post up with a different rendition soon. Want to make it bombproof!
Thanks again for the input!!!!

[Silvrzuki77]

New radius at hinge and went for 2" instead not going to cut it out for a bit might as well do some more reading first

[Oldragbaggers]

This is an awesome build. I'll bet you could start a business just building those frames and make a small fortune. Very impressive work.

[Silvrzuki77]

Lol thanks, frame was pretty easy now i have no idea what im doing lol

[Ben]

Don't feel bad most of us don't

[Wolffarmer]

Lol thanks, frame was pretty easy now i have no idea what im doing lol

Know how you feel. For me the frame was easy also. Then to get to see a TD up close. I had to build one.



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