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RE: Step by Step Trailer Build - 1/27/2006 9:16:06 PM   
rtn9105



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Status: offline 		Anymore progress on your trailer? I'm planning to do this same build in the spring.

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RE: Step by Step Trailer Build - 1/28/2006 3:00:46 AM   
bps



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Status: offline 		Yes, I have been busy building the top and an opening mechanism that does not work the way I invisioned it. I will replace with standard hinges and take plenty of pictures of both. I just have been to busy to keep up. Hope to make some progress tomorrow. Thanks for asking.

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RE: Step by Step Trailer Build - 1/29/2006 12:38:27 PM   
bps



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Status: offline 		I have finaly had some real time to work on the trailer. Tried to design an opening mechanism that did not work as expected. Seems like I just could not bring myself to purchase 8 feet of piano hinge and pay the price. In the end I wound up buying some "T" hinges at the local hardware and using (4) of them. Cost for the hinges was 6 dollars. Any way here is the failed hinge arraingment. Next post I will update the cost so far and post pictures of my current hinge set up.

JEB

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RE: Step by Step Trailer Build - 1/29/2006 12:47:55 PM   
bps



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Status: offline 		I inteded to update the cost of construction so far. Here is my investment to date.

Prior Total $373.60
Additional plywood at $10/sheet 3 sheet $ 30.00
Additional boards $ 17.56
Hardware $ 13.96
Glue $ 10.00

Current Total $ 445.12

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RE: Step by Step Trailer Build - 1/31/2006 11:22:03 PM   
Prop Nut



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Status: offline 		You have inspired me, I got together a list of materials I need to build my own. I have an old popup that sits on a 7x10 frame that will work as a dandy platform to build from. The popup isnt worth fixing but the frame is great. My wife even OK'd the projected cost (after she said to double it just in case, lol)!!! I am going to make a box six foot high but with two 4x8 lift doors on the sides and a small swing door on the back. I will use gas springs to lift the doors. I found a website with tons of info on making your own camper trailers. I will post the URL if you are interested.

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RE: Step by Step Trailer Build - 2/1/2006 1:53:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		Prop nut... I'm intrested in the URL. Thanks

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RE: Step by Step Trailer Build - 2/1/2006 2:18:14 AM   
bps



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Status: offline 		Prop nut please post it. I am getting ready to take pictures of my opening mechanism. I would suggest you keep the clasps on the outside of the pop up if your unit has them. I am looking for a couple of these that I can get so that I can latch down the lid and lock it. Here is a url for some reasonably priced gas struts. http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2006011909403778&item=1-2561&catname=misc

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RE: Step by Step Trailer Build - 2/1/2006 2:28:31 AM   
Prop Nut



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Status: offline 		Here is the URL, you need to do a search for the info you want but its in there......someplace

http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/

I have four of those latches, I only need two. I will see if I can pull a couple off tommorow.

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RE: Step by Step Trailer Build - 2/1/2006 3:39:44 AM   
Prop Nut



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Status: offline 		Here is an article on painting with latex (its actually about painting boats but this should illistrate the point very well).


http://www.angelfire.com/nc3/davecarnell/articles.html#Waterproofing%20Wood

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RE: Step by Step Trailer Build - 2/1/2006 11:34:25 AM   
bps



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Thanks for the offer. If it works just let me know how much I owe you. Also I will take pictures of my opening system for the lid. Works well for me and I did not have to order gas struts. Here is a link that explains how to deturmine strut size. http://www.mcmaster.com/

JEB


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RE: Step by Step Trailer Build - 2/2/2006 7:48:07 AM   
pundi



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Status: offline 		nice trailer,
your posts are great, they have given me enough info to go to school and build one in my metal work lesson. the only change i am making is i will be building it all out of metal (afterall it is a metalwork lesson) hopfully my trailer will look as great as yours!
how many planes do u fit in?
cheers

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RE: Step by Step Trailer Build - 2/3/2006 11:18:50 AM   
bps



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Status: offline 		Here are some pictures of my opening mechanism. Works great for me and I did not have to purchase any gas springs. I still have some work to do to make the lid support arms automaticaly extend and retract. Right now I must manualy move them over the center point to get them to lock open or retract. Another trip to the hardware and here is what I spent for fittings and metal.

Prior Total $ 445.12
This trip $ 18.90

Current Total $ 464.02

Next hardware trip to purchase oil based wood sealer and final paint. Still have to build the flight box container on the front of the trailer and a spoiler on the rear. A buddy of mine owns a fiberglass shop so I might get some help here. I have worked with glass before having built a Rand-Robinson KR-2 wood/foam/fiberglass full scale aircraft.

JEB



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RE: Step by Step Trailer Build - 2/4/2006 5:32:05 AM   
Prop Nut



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Status: offline 		Your lid system looks great. How did you make the mechanism? Here is a great field table for you to put in your trailer I use one of these when I go to flyins during the summer. I made up a bunch of them today to take to a swap meet this weekend.

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RE: Step by Step Trailer Build - 2/4/2006 1:50:11 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Prop Nut

Your lid system looks great. How did you make the mechanism? Here is a great field table for you to put in your trailer I use one of these when I go to flyins during the summer. I made up a bunch of them today to take to a swap meet this weekend.


Wow - is that slick! Is that your own design? Or are there plans available somewhere?
Very nicely equipped workshop as well!

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RE: Step by Step Trailer Build - 2/4/2006 2:04:25 PM   
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