Post #616586 by MadDogMike on Wed, Dec 7, 2011 6:17 PM

Thank you for the kind words peoples. My bench projects are sitting pretty right now (pun intended) Everything is cast, now to let them cure and concrete stain them in 2 weeks.

TikiDaye, not sure a teardrop trailer would work for a family man like you - inside dimensions are 4x7 feet, it might be a little cramped with a handful of kids :o

Beachbumz, thanks for that design tip but I think I'll go with something a little more subtle :wink:

ProfG, for my next project I'm going to build a giant laser and engrave a Moai on the moon :lol:

Here's some progress shots of the trailer. There was an open seam along the outside of both sides, I covered it with aluminum angle and added a drip rail over the door. I am still trying to decide if I want to get some regular 13 inch automotive wheels and lose the 12 inch trailer wheels. I'm am planning to spray the trailer in automotive paint to match my car in January. The kitchen area in the back needs some paint and formica.

On the inside I tore out the nasty carpet and replaced it with vinyl flooring, caulked all the seams, added trim & moldings, added a couple of shelves, a light fixture, a curtain rod, & a clothes hook, and painted. Here's my blank canvas

And here's my inspiration

It's a fabric called "Tahitian Cannibal" designed by Dawn Frasier/Sophista-Tiki available from Spoonflower. I bought some fabric for curtains, bedding trim, etc. Dawn was graciously gave me permission use that graphic as a motif for the trailer, I've got some plans for various projects. My fabric should come in early next week and then I can get busy sewing and decorating.

Be good to yourself and to the ones you love
Life is short, smile while you still have your teeth.

[ Edited by: MadDogMike 2011-12-07 20:31 ]