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Post by myarrow1 on Oct 24, 2015 21:13:31 GMT 10
Thats a thought..... Looks fantastic! !
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Post by myarrow1 on Oct 28, 2015 15:58:58 GMT 10
 Might have to cut abit off the top of the drawer. Sticks out abit too far I reckon. Didn't wanna have to cut it, as melamine chips very easily...... Pretty happy with it all though. Has anyone got any tips for cutting this stuff ? I did flip it over to cut, which did help (used circular saw) |
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Post by myarrow1 on Oct 28, 2015 16:38:54 GMT 10
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Post by myarrow1 on Oct 29, 2015 20:29:18 GMT 10
Back end ply all complete. Now time to put the bed frame back in....a job for tomorrow night.....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2015 20:53:18 GMT 10
When things are a bit delicate I've had success clamping scrap wood either side and cutting through the whole lot
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Post by myarrow1 on Oct 29, 2015 21:19:37 GMT 10
Hi Sean. I used masking tape on both sides. Seemed to help....
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Post by myarrow1 on Oct 31, 2015 15:10:18 GMT 10
 . Let the games begin !! |
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Post by myarrow1 on Oct 31, 2015 15:13:05 GMT 10
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Post by myarrow1 on Oct 31, 2015 15:14:33 GMT 10
Ran out of time today. Was hoping to also get the cupboard, bunks and ply out  |
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Post by tasmillard on Nov 1, 2015 16:53:10 GMT 10
and so it begins  |
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Post by snoops on Nov 1, 2015 20:19:47 GMT 10
You going to refit the bunks or do something different there? (I've put the ensuite here on mine).
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Post by myarrow1 on Nov 1, 2015 21:00:51 GMT 10
Hi Snoops. Gonna keep the bunks. What a job, getting it all out ! The rear end was a heap easier....
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Post by myarrow1 on Nov 1, 2015 21:03:46 GMT 10
 Got abit of framework to replace. Just hope I can get the screws to 'bite in' when I go to screw new frame back into the walls. |
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Post by myarrow1 on Nov 6, 2015 19:30:13 GMT 10
 This was bugging me as to how I was gonna fix the dented upper section. I was able to pop it back into place from inside, but knew it would only cave in, with the first head wind. I've cut out 4 of these and will screw them in to place. MDF, so it nice and light, but should keep it all in place......Hopefully..... |
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Post by Mustang on Nov 7, 2015 6:16:25 GMT 10
Got abit of framework to replace. Just hope I can get the screws to 'bite in' when I go to screw new frame back into the walls. I marked where all the frame members were located in chalk or pencil, transferred these lines to the walls & floor. Amazing how often they were refered to when "filling" back in. |
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Post by myarrow1 on Nov 7, 2015 6:48:56 GMT 10
Hi Mustang. I've been doing the same thing also. I've got pencil lines running in all directions, because I know as soon as the ply is put in place I will be flying blind where the frame work is....
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Post by myarrow1 on Nov 7, 2015 16:37:44 GMT 10
 Top section is solid as, now. Can't even spot the dent from the front now. I'm rapt |
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Post by tasmillard on Nov 7, 2015 18:25:37 GMT 10
Looking very nice... gitano and I worked on his Franklin today, ripped out the rear interior ply and other bits  |
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Post by myarrow1 on Nov 7, 2015 18:35:45 GMT 10
Awesome video Tasmillard. Great looking van !!!! Was hoping to get the upper ply section done today, but everything took longer than I'd hoped !! (One of those days). Definitely a lot more work sorting out the front, than the rear... I'm was pretty paranoid about the bunk frame, as i reckon there wasn't enough 'meat' in the frame for growing teenage kids. Plenty in in now though, lol
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Post by Mustang on Nov 7, 2015 18:52:08 GMT 10
Awesome video Tasmillard. Great looking van !!!! Was hoping to get the upper ply section done today, but everything took longer than I'd hoped !! (One of those days). Definitely a lot more work sorting out the front, than the rear... I'm was pretty paranoid about the bunk frame, as i reckon there wasn't enough 'meat' in the frame for growing teenage kids. Plenty in in now though, lol Not sure how your bunk bed will be in place but a piano hinge adds to the strength. Also I guess you are using a supporting pole, to the base below. |
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Post by myarrow1 on Nov 7, 2015 19:35:49 GMT 10
Hi Mustang. The bunks have 3 plastic butt hinges. I will grab a few 100x100x75 steel butt hinges from work. Definitely a better idea to use piano hinge, but unfortunately the bunks are only supported from the ends.
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Post by tasmillard on Nov 7, 2015 22:10:17 GMT 10
Yes thats how they are, even my Millard is supported by two poles at the ends and two door hinges against the wall.
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Post by myarrow1 on Nov 15, 2015 12:17:03 GMT 10
 Been a busy morning. Managed to wrestle the new ply into place. Pretty happy with the result |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2015 17:44:23 GMT 10
Looks very good, I have to do the some job on the back wall.
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Post by myarrow1 on Nov 15, 2015 18:38:04 GMT 10
Hi Gitano. Thanks for that. I'm pretty happy with the way it's coming together so far. It's amazing how far the ply can bend ! I thought for sure it was gonna breaking two........ps - I've been keeping an eye on your progress too. You've got a very nice base to work from... The rear ply was easier than the front I found. You will need to attach rear ply at the top first (just under the window). Bit tricky as it was originally fitted before cladding went on it seems, as it was tacked from behind. I screwed a length of wood to top of ply first. I then screwed the ply section to the wood beam just under the window. I might go and take a pic for you now. Easier to see it than describe it
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