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02-14-2012, 10:58 AM
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Member
Trailer: Lil Bigfoot
Posts: 89
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88' Lil Bigfoot Reno Complete
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02-14-2012, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Reid
Trailer: 1979 Trillium 4500
Oregon
Posts: 208
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Nice job! As a cabinet maker I especially appreciate the attention to detail on the wood work. If you must let 'er go some one is going to get a handsome little rig.
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02-14-2012, 11:59 AM
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Member
Trailer: Lil Bigfoot
Posts: 89
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reid Larsen
Nice job! As a cabinet maker I especially appreciate the attention to detail on the wood work. If you must let 'er go some one is going to get a handsome little rig.
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Thanks Reid! This was my first kick at the cat with any cabinetry. I rebuilt all of the frames using 1x2 pine, glued and screwed. The original frames were just stapled and pretty rickety - I just wasn't happy with how they were built...I suppose that's what you get at from mass production. I now know the frames are solid! These were then skinned with mahogany door skin (1/8") and then I built the simple shaker doors using some maple I had (for the stile and rails) and 1/4" mahogany skins on the doors so they'd 'sound' and feel solid. A natural Watco oil on everything with 3 coats of water based clear. I rabbeted a slight recess in each door for a full length piano hinge (thanks to Robert Johans of Eggplant for this tip!).
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02-14-2012, 01:18 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Bob Ruggles
Trailer: 2015 Escape
Michigan
Posts: 1,537
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Very very nice!
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02-14-2012, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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So how much are you going to list it for? It is a nice one!
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02-14-2012, 03:40 PM
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Member
Trailer: Lil Bigfoot
Posts: 89
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@rgrugg: Thank you, sir.
@cpaharley2008: I posted an ad in the sale section of this forum:
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02-14-2012, 03:59 PM
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Member
Trailer: Lil Bigfoot
Posts: 89
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Old Photos
If anyone's interested, I found this link of some 'progress shots' in my files:
Older Progress Shots
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02-14-2012, 05:53 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1976 Scamp 13 ft
Posts: 546
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Beautiful work. You should get top dollar with that interior. Are you going to re-do something bigger in the future for your growing family?
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Dan H
Oregon
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02-14-2012, 05:56 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Outback (by Trillium) 2004
Posts: 1,588
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great, great job, mike!!! wish i lived closer!
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02-14-2012, 06:07 PM
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Member
Trailer: Lil Bigfoot
Posts: 89
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyH
Beautiful work. You should get top dollar with that interior. Are you going to re-do something bigger in the future for your growing family?
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Thanks Dan - Funny, whenever I mention doing another trailer, I get that icy stare from my wife - you know the one....no words are uttered, but the surrounding air drops by 10 degrees.
I kid of course - she was a great sport, but didn't want me to buy the trailer in the first place (I've heard a few 'told you so's ' along the way).
I would actually love to quit my day job and just rebuild these little trailers. I picked up a lot of tricks, and could definitely save time and do things differently on round 2. I may just look for a larger model with a solid floor and frame so we can use it as a family and pick away at the cosmetics over the years. A complete overhaul would not be allowed, especially with the two little ones now...I have to focus on being a dad and quit hiding out in the 'man cave' as my wife calls it.
Thanks for your compliment!
Mike
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02-14-2012, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Absolutely beautiful. I'm sorry you're selling, but whomever buys this trailer is getting a fine specimen of molded. Mike, when that time comes... you will hang around here once in a while won't you?
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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02-14-2012, 09:39 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 13 ft Compact II
Posts: 524
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Fine job!
It looks great, Mike! You did a thorough floor-to-ceiling renovation. Really fine woodworking job, too! It's evident there were lots of hours working on this 'baby'!
I enjoyed looking at your 89 progress shots; brought back memories of my Compact II rip-out and redo.
Best of luck,
Fran
Compact II, 1974
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02-16-2012, 08:43 PM
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Member
Trailer: Lil Bigfoot
Posts: 89
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Thanks Theresa, Donna and Francene - it's been a great hobby/project. I think I had more fun working on it than using it...a lot of fun taking her out though - it always becomes a bit of a conversation piece - kind of interesting with these little trailers - there's almost a cult following.
Best -
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02-17-2012, 08:22 PM
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Commercial Member
Trailer: 1988 Scamp 13 ft and 1982 Perris Pacer 13 ft
Posts: 822
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Great job, Mike. Really looks nice. thanks for the shout out...
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02-20-2012, 10:51 AM
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Moderator
Trailer: U-Haul 1985
Posts: 3,436
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Fabulous Woodworking ! The trailer is top notch.
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03-06-2012, 09:10 PM
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Member
Trailer: Lil Bigfoot
Posts: 89
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Thanks Robert - I really appreciate your help (and patience) along the way . Your work was a great inspiration for me...
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03-06-2012, 10:02 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1976 Surfside
Posts: 229
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She is pretty indeed , amazing job. Should have no problem selling it, but I'm sure it is going to sting a little.
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03-16-2012, 06:45 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Lina
Trailer: bigfoot
British Columbia
Posts: 7
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What did you use for the backsplash?
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03-16-2012, 07:17 PM
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Member
Trailer: Lil Bigfoot
Posts: 89
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Quote:
Originally Posted by username
What did you use for the backsplash?
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Backsplash is a sheet of stainless steel. I made a cardboard template first and brought it down to a local shop that makes tanks for wineries.
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03-16-2012, 07:19 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Lina
Trailer: bigfoot
British Columbia
Posts: 7
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It's beautiful!
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