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I am currently living in a static caravan. I bought it off gumtree for £500 and now im looking to tart it up. Im hopefully going to try and use my cnc to cut some parts for it so I though I would post a build log here.
http://danceswithferrets.org/geekblog/?p=350
I had an idea to cut some floor tiles in the style of MC Escher but im not sure I can afford the cost of the wood if there is going to be a lot of waste.
If it was on the telly it would be called, "Pimp my Trailer"
Maybe there is a timber yard, kitchen fitters, shop fitters, or similar that have loads of offcuts that would do ?
Why the F@#K would you want or waste good timber on a floor that looks like a load of squashed frogs.? . . :hysterical:Quote:
Originally Posted by gavztheouch
I think it's very nice, it's also nice to see a well thought out analytical aproach to a mathematical problem,
ATB,
Nick
that floor looks awesome...cant wait to get my own toy to play with...
What was the actual wood you used? don't see it on the blog
I thought it said veneered MDF was chosed over veneered ply for it's clean cutting at the corners?
I think he used 6mm oak veneered mdf, he also said if he could do it again he would try and find a veneer with a thicker oak section so he could sand the whole thing down afterwards. You can see some of the lizards do not sit flush which is a shame cause the veneer is so thin he cannot level it off with floor sander.
Yes i read it again...doh! I did something similar for a friend with a Moroccan pattern and used pallet wood for the job. I used tea to add tanning and then stained it with wire wool steeped in white vinegar.
http://www.mycncuk.com/attachment.ph...id=14435&stc=1http://www.mycncuk.com/attachment.ph...id=14436&stc=1
http://www.mycncuk.com/attachment.ph...id=14437&stc=1
Some before/(during the removal of the 3rd bedroom) pics.
Looking at the deconstruction method used, I would say you had a 'stress relief' session :joker:
Wish had Led Zepplins legendary manager around for times like that . Peter Grant:Quote:
Originally Posted by EddyCurrent
"When Zeppelin trashed a Seattle hotel room, Grant had to pay the manager for damages in cash. The manager said: "I'd love to be able to do that - just wreck a hotel room and get away with it." Grant took out $5,000 in dollar bills and said: "Here, have one on me." The manager smashed up the room of his choice. "
That was probaly a £40K caravan afew years ago ;-)
Showmen have spectactular caravans, American R.V. s and boat fitouts might be a good place to look for inspiration as well. Remember to pull wiring for LEDs and audio and TV whilst its apart...
Yes it was fun kicking the crap out of the old walls. Engineering/design can sometimes be a lot of thinking and not much doing so it's nice to have a project where finish and tolerances are less of a concern..
stove is in!
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