mmgemini Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Aluminium arrived today. Six sheets and some hollow section. Uploaded with ImageShack.us We've been adding up. Sacrificial bits, wood for templates and cutting tables £ 31.50 Tools. New and replacement. £158.58 The rest, Axle, chassis steel, hitch aluminium £2236.80 Total so far £2426.88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Wow Mike, It soon adds up doesn't it I was lucky as my trailer cost 2.5k all in but I got my six sheets of chequer plate for £100. Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Yes it does. When this was first mooted, I said 6 to 8,000 pounds. I then lowered that to 4.000 pounds when I did a lot of the research. I'm happy at the way it's going. The 3mm plate was expensive 75 a sheet. That's for the floor and bed base. I don't want bens there. It might slow this week as I've my Defender to service. That takes three days for me now. Depends on the weather as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Passed the point of no return today. I've drilled the chassis for the spring mounts. Need to turn the chassis over again and wait until Ian my welder is free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Good news Mike, so you should be finished by next week then? Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 LOL @ Jason. Ian called round last night. He is doing an engine swap on his Bob Tail so I'll have to wait until he's finished that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 A lot of work done this afternoon. Four cutting discs used. I've shortened to A frame by eighteen inches. Cut lots of bits of steel. Now I've had the oportunity to measure the noseweight. Just the chassis clamped together. Nothing behind the rear wheels, that's for the body. I've got 55kg. So I think by the time I get the back of the body on and the batteries installed I should be right.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 What nose weight are you hoping for Mike? Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie D Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 A lot of work done this afternoon. Four cutting discs used. I've shortened to A frame by eighteen inches. Cut lots of bits of steel. Can't remeber what your chassis section was - but I've a 'multi-purpose' trailer that doubles as a kayak trailer, carries 8 kayaks, doubleladder racks each end and is a std 7' x 4' box configuration below, has a 'extended' A frame to allow me to carry a 14' canadian canoe on top. It bounces something terrible - with the bending / flexing about the 'A' frame, 6mm x 50mm angle, either loaded or empty. So shortening it won't do any harm! I had a constructive afternoon too - spent it rebuilding the local scout troops canoe trailer, I actually built it when I was in my early 20's whilst I worked at the local scout campsite, so it,s lasted 20 odd years, with a few major refits in between! I've a plasma cutter now so saves a bit on the cutting discs. Post some more photos! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Jason. I'm looking at between 65 and 70+ nose weight. Just under the 75kg that Land Rover recomend. Steve. Plasma cutter yes !!! I don't have room for more tools, I can't afford one. I wouldn't know how to use one, mind you I'd soon learn.Now When you built that trailer. Did you have access to the Indespension plans book ? Must have thrown mine out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie D Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Steve. Plasma cutter yes !!! I don't have room for more tools, I can't afford one. I wouldn't know how to use one, mind you I'd soon learn.Now When you built that trailer. Did you have access to the Indespension plans book ? Must have thrown mine out. Point and shoot Mike - just need a steady hand -I bought mine used off a local LR forum member - excellent bit of kit, think mig welder - only it cuts whatever shape you like. Yes did have the book / booklet you refer too, but haven't seen it in at least 5 years lol... Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Steve. As I can no longer see to weld....I'm passing on the plasma.....Seriously. I do miss being able to weld. Knackerd after yesterday. Spent most of the day with the angle grinder in my hands again.. Now waiting for the welder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 As the last week has been horrible, cold and wet I tried to hise in the garage. So I'm starting on the doors. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Outside/ top/ bottom bits for the doors Uploaded with ImageShack.us These go inside square tube on the outer corners Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Corners in place. I used Araldite here Uploaded with ImageShack.us The fixture to make the frames. This will be a daily job on each corner because I'm letteing the Araldite cure naturally and not using heat to accelerate the curing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie D Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Mike you've been busy! Are you going to use some sort of mechanical fixings / have the corners welded or just rely on the araldite for the frame and the skin bonding for overall strength? Good to see some prep and the jig to ensure they're all the same and square. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 I've great faith in Araldite. The corners are pop rivited as well. I think that by the time I skin the frame and add pockets to the inside it'll be strong enough. I'll take a close up of the corners tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Uploaded with ImageShack.usOne door frame made, just needs the alli sheet to cover it. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Close up of door corner shewing the pop rivits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Good news and bad today The bad I've managed to knock my Dirt Devil cleaner off the bench. I hope to repair it. If not it'll be cheaper to buy new instead of the parts. I've used my Evolution saw to cut the 3mm alli. Wow. How nice and easy Uploaded with ImageShack.us I found the plastic drums good to use, cheaper than two Work Mates. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Cutting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Two steps forward Mike!! I guess the tubs are great until you cut through one and it collapses with you ending up in the water holding the saw!!! I take it the window got painted and you were released for trailer work then? Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 No the window still needs another coat of paint. The trailer has first priority, the windows are getting done as the first job on a very fine morning. Cutting the tops of the tubs shouldn't make them collapse, well I hope not. Taking the cut sheets to see if I can get them bent Wednesday. Why is it in this Metric day and age that the Evelution saw is measured in inches ? From the side of the base to the edge of the blade is 4 3/8 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 ....... Why is it in this Metric day and age that the Evelution saw is measured in inches ? From the side of the base to the edge of the blade is 4 3/8 inches. Maybe they sell to the USA, much bigger market..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Spent today dodging the showers. At least the little bedroom window is painted. Now to finish under the bay window. That took six attempts to get the paint on...rain I've cut more box sections and have had the step bit bent to shape. I'm now working on the door width position and the outside side bits. I'll see if I can get pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Mike, Sorry to say but your posts are no good without photos, I wanted to see your window sill repair!! Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Bay windows? This may be the best spec'd overland caravan ever One Q though , square corners for the door/window apertures do tend to lead to cracking in the corners of the aperture ? do you think the bonded structure will reduce the risk of this? Nice build , I'm reading with interest as it your idea's may suit my head doodles for my de-mount camper body for my mog cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Steve. I could have had all the frames welded in place. We decided that bonding and pop rivits, maybe nuts and bolts too would allow more flex. There's no windows at all in the caravan. It's just a place for a bed !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 No work, rain, rain, rain. I have get the steps done, I'm not happy so another look this next week. Here's a couple of hand tools I've found useful. Uploaded with ImageShack.us My bench drill cried enough so I bought a new one. The old one has a cast base, the new one bent tin. Well the head fitted onto the old base pillar. I didn't throw the new bas away. I use it to hold/ balance long pieces to drill.Notice the 50pence spirit level !! Uploaded with ImageShack.us Shopping for a large set square, which I did get, I was offered this tool. I find it very handy as a large adjustable depth gauge. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Another depth gauge, a smaller one, great for marking out a lot of the same size measurement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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