Saturday, June 7, 2008

Teardrop trailer construction 3

Today we finished the framing of the main compartment. We are installing tongue and groove paneling in the interior so we added a little more backing in the framing. The paneling will be glued and nailed to the verticle members.


Here is a view from the doorway looking up at the ceiling framing that was completed back to the rear hatch.


This is the first addition of the paneling. This happens to be a structural member that divides the sleeping compartment fron the galley. This paneling is screwed through the floor and sides to make the walls strong and plumb.
We built all the face frames for the cabinets and will have them finished by the end of the day. We will not get them installed today unless I make a trip back to the shop after they are dry.
Other items we started on today are the side doors and the countertop for the galley.

3 comments:

n & t said...

This teardrop trailer has really amazed me, and even more that you are making one!!!

Burke and Teresa said...

Dad this trailer looks great...from the looks of it we would love to invest in one (made by you guys) in the future!! Thanks for the help on the table again!!

Unknown said...

Great work!!

wondered if you could give some advice on cutting ply.
I have a jigsaw and a circular saw.
many thanks