Living The Dream
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Thanks Russ! The first test run of it this past weekend was a success!CougarCouple said:Hi Tim
Hay good job there, like the thought that you can retrieve items either inside or out.
Russ
Thanks Russ! The first test run of it this past weekend was a success!CougarCouple said:Hi Tim
Hay good job there, like the thought that you can retrieve items either inside or out.
Russ
I would guess one or a combination of these possible causes:Living The Dream said:Some good, some bad. I made a new table to match my countertop. The table is super functional and looks almost perfect, except for the edge banding. Used Rockler edge banding and it is coming apart already! Any experience with this stuff?
Thanks for all the suggestions. Do you have a product in mind for the metal edge trim that might be more up for the task? Thanks - Timtakesiteasy said:I would guess one or a combination of these possible causes:
1. Iron was not hot enough or you moved to quickly to melt the glue sufficiently.
2. Insufficient pressure on the veneer once the glue was hot until it cooled.
3. Rough/uneven plywood edge preventing good contact by the adhesive.
4. Edge of veneer exposed to catching due to imprecise trimming. Usually want to trim the veneer at an angle down from the top and do a light sanding of the edge.
I have not had good experience with the iron-on product on things that are subject to traffic use such as your table top. Better luck with things usually out of harms way. I would recommend you use a thicker solid wood strip glued and tacked on instead, or a metal edge trim applied with glue and screws made for the purpose. Not as aesthetic maybe but probably more functional.
Good luck. Fun to see you restoring the old camper and enjoying using it. I enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for posting them.
I got the buddy off craigslist for next to nothing and it works. I would prefer an RV furnace but they all run closer to 1k$ and I didn't want to make the investment. Maybe ill upgrade if I ever come across a good deal.Bigskyxj said:Tim, awesome job.What made you decide to use a buddy heater rather than an RV furnace? Also I was wondering if you have made a charging system for your house battery, I've seen in your videos that you use solar to charge.
Maybe? I would probably stick with the 3/4, what do you think you would gain from going 1/2"? I would guess not much a significant weight save.Bigskyxj said:Hey I also wanted to ask if you think 1/2" conduit would be sturdy enough to use for the roof lifting mechanism.
Haven't used any lately. Mostly use a wood edge. Maybe you could get some ideas here: http://heffrons.com/retro/banding.htmlLiving The Dream said:Thanks for all the suggestions. Do you have a product in mind for the metal edge trim that might be more up for the task? Thanks - Tim
Yup, the ability to sit upright on the bed was one thing I was going for. And also to have headroom for my 6'3" friend to easily stand. We have 6'7" of room in the camper. It is awesome! The winds howled that night and we still survived! The roof is still attachedski3pin said:"She can sit up in bed!" was the main thing Julie noticed when we watched the video. I pointed out the higher sideliner and other points of your rebuild. You are living the dream. Good for you and congrats!
You better believe it!shellback said:Life is a changing! Cherish every moment.
That is a shame. I think in our area this was the first year the permits were available via online purchase. If that was the case in your area I am sure that could have played into it.ski3pin said:Congrats! My goodness! Treasure every adventure!
Our local National Forest sold out on tree cutting permits while we were away Thanksgiving time. Picked up a small table top tree at the corner lot, a cute little thing that needed a home.
Living The Dream said:Hint, its named after a flat arctic field