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Slidavan diy build - anyone built one?

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    #32
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,057 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    MattLV wrote: »
    That's actually a jig that the strip wood is clamped to while being glued together, so the beams should come out the same give or take.


    The second one is getting un-clamped today so I'll do a comparison and let you know.



    In other news....I've never owned so many clamps! :D

    Sorry , didn't notice the jig. Whats it made from??


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    #33
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,057 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Jig is the blocks screwed to a panel?:)


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    #34
    MattLV
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭MattLV


    kadman wrote: »
    Jig is the blocks screwed to a panel?:)


    yup. It's a piece of MDF cut to the width of the top section, with blocks screwed to it.


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    #35
    kadman
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    MattLV wrote: »
    yup. It's a piece of MDF cut to the width of the top section, with blocks screwed to it.

    Nice one, what adhesive are you using??


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    #36
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,057 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    I see you are clamping one at a time. You could have clamped one in the former,
    then put a brace holding the two ends together, and then released it from the clamp.

    And then clamp the next one, rinse repeat


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    #37
    MattLV
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭MattLV


    I'm using Everbuild 502 wood adhesive, but I think any waterproof PVA would do the trick.

    I see what you mean about clamping the ends, but as I have to wait at least 24hrs for the glue to dry on each of the panels I've got time in hand to do the beams the slower way and guarantee good adhesion.


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    #38
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,057 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    MattLV wrote: »
    I'm using Everbuild 502 wood adhesive, but I think any waterproof PVA would do the trick.

    I see what you mean about clamping the ends, but as I have to wait at least 24hrs for the glue to dry on each of the panels I've got time in hand to do the beams the slower way and guarantee good adhesion.

    It wont make any difference to the setting time, its just that the beam is removed, and ends held together at the required distance with a cross tie,

    Leaving your former free for the next beam,

    Rather like an archery bow, the bow being the beam, and the string being the tie.
    In fact you could use a piece of string:)


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    #39
    autumnalcore
    Registered Users Posts: 825 ✭✭✭autumnalcore


    If you don't fancy waiting 24 hours you could consider a PU adhesive, sticks like **** to a blanket takes up gaps and sets in a fraction of the time. Not for visible joints though.

    Lots of builders providers have the everbuild PU adhesive in the handy mastic tube format.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everbuild-5MINPU3-LumberIrwin-Polyure-Adhesive/dp/B00132EEME


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    #40
    MattLV
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭MattLV


    20200314-150311.jpg

    The last of the panels under construction.

    Next is painting and mounting the floor panel to the trailer....then assembly begins.


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    #41
    MattLV
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭MattLV


    20200319-180414.jpg

    Painting of the underside begins...


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    #42
    SmartinMartin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,937 ✭✭✭SmartinMartin


    Any particular type of paint Matt (pardon the pun)?


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    #43
    MattLV
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭MattLV


    :D aha ...good one.
    I took advice from Woodenwidget who recommended several coats of a good exterior oil based paint.
    After some investigation I decided to use Fossa PrimeOut Oil-based Primer Sealer first, and will follow with Sikkens Rubbol XD Gloss.


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    #44
    MattLV
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭MattLV


    Blimey, that paint takes a fair old while to dry at these temperatures. But now it is, it's time to think about attaching the floor panel to the trailer frame.

    First applied some neoprene tape to the top of the frame to even out irregularities and provide a bit of isolation from vibrations.

    20200328-160522.jpg

    Then got the panel on, lined it up, and drilled / bolted / screwed it down to end up with a nice level surface

    20200329-162229.jpg

    Next step will be to start attaching the sides.


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    #45
    MattLV
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭MattLV


    First test fit of the lower section panels

    20200330-183424-COLLAGE.jpg


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    #46
    MattLV
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭MattLV


    Looks like it's time to get some new wheels/tyres ordered

    20200401-191300.jpg

    I've just got to work out if theses are a 4" PCD or a 100mm PCD :confused:

    Does anyone have an opinion on the virtues of radial or crossply tyres for a trailer like this?


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    #47
    MattLV
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭MattLV


    MattLV wrote: »
    I've just got to work out if theses are a 4" PCD or a 100mm PCD :confused:


    I figured out these are classic Mini wheels.


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    #48
    SmartinMartin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,937 ✭✭✭SmartinMartin


    A pair of mini lites would look great.


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    #49
    MattLV
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭MattLV


    SmartinMartin wrote: »
    A pair of mini lites would look great.


    You're not wrong Martin, but I went for standard steelies this time

    20200403-121834.jpg

    ...and finally started the interior construction

    20200414-134555.jpg


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    #50
    wingnut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,937 ✭✭✭wingnut


    MattLV wrote: »
    You're not wrong Martin, but I went for standard steelies this time

    20200403-121834.jpg

    ...and finally started the interior construction

    20200414-134555.jpg

    Did you keep going in this, love to see progress?


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    #51
    wingnut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,937 ✭✭✭wingnut


    MattLV wrote: »
    You're not wrong Martin, but I went for standard steelies this time

    20200403-121834.jpg

    ...and finally started the interior construction

    20200414-134555.jpg

    Did you finish the build?


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    #52
    MattLV
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭MattLV


    wingnut wrote: »
    Did you finish the build?


    No still not finished yet. Lost my enthusiasm over the summer, but back at it now.



    The build journal is over here -> http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=72556


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