What did you do today?

[zannej]

I was going to ask what laser level that was, Highup. It looks very cool Mr. Hueper? Any particular model?

CJ, the trailer skinning looks great.

I've been fatigued and trying to figure out if I need to stop taking some meds or take some vitamins/supplements to counteract some. Two of my meds cause stomach issues. I"m supposed to take 1,000mg of metformin 2x a day but I can't manage even 1x per day without having montezuma's revenge. I also take Atorvastatin which can cause the same problem. It can also cause fatigue. I'm going to see if CoQ10 helps with that.

At least my brother is in a better mood now that we have running water again and he can use the bidet again.

I'm waiting for the sun to come up so I can unload stuff from the truck. Got some generic Reflectix to line the crappy metal shed. Anyone ever put Reflectix up in a shed? Can I use some sort of construction adhesive for it? The metal is thin as hell and dents very easily. It's also rusted out near the bottom so I'm going to have to hit it with Rustoleum and probably patch it with gorilla tape or something. I'll have to get pics later.

 

[Floorist]

I was going to ask what laser level that was, Highup. It looks very cool Mr. Hueper? Any particular model?

CJ, the trailer skinning looks great.

I've been fatigued and trying to figure out if I need to stop taking some meds or take some vitamins/supplements to counteract some. Two of my meds cause stomach issues. I"m supposed to take 1,000mg of metformin 2x a day but I can't manage even 1x per day without having montezuma's revenge. I also take Atorvastatin which can cause the same problem. It can also cause fatigue. I'm going to see if CoQ10 helps with that.

At least my brother is in a better mood now that we have running water again and he can use the bidet again.

I'm waiting for the sun to come up so I can unload stuff from the truck. Got some generic Reflectix to line the crappy metal shed. Anyone ever put Reflectix up in a shed? Can I use some sort of construction adhesive for it? The metal is thin as hell and dents very easily. It's also rusted out near the bottom so I'm going to have to hit it with Rustoleum and probably patch it with gorilla tape or something. I'll have to get pics later.

Every diabetic in my family, wife and her two sons, have had the same problem with Metformin. They have moved on to other stuff.

 

[highup]

This was an old Ricky n Lucy looking trailer from back in the day. Had everything in it, all stained and lacquered. I’m sure it was something to see when it was all brand new. It’s been sitting out on our lot for as long as I’ve worked here and it wasn’t in good shape at all. When things would slow down we would take a walk through it and talk about what we would do with it after we gutted it. Maybe a month ago we got word that someone wanted that trailer. Nice!

We’re doing a basic blank shell build out for this one. Few lights, few plug sockets and that’s it. I will be making some new wheel well covers after I’m done skinning it. The end user will be painting it themselves, or not, i don't know.

Gutting it was nasty but luckily it wasn't me that got tasked with that. I started in replacing a lot of rotten subfloor. Then it got wired and pink insulation went in after that. I attached furring strips to the aluminum ribs so I could then attach the panels to them. I did have to steam some of the furring strips so they would conform to the bends on the ceiling.

I’m using 1/4” for the walls and 1/8” for the ceiling. Walls first and I can use 18 ga brads for that. Ceiling second and I’m using 1/4” staples for that.

Doing the ceiling was interesting. 1/8” ply will conform to the ceiling bend without being steamed but I have to run it the length of the trailer cus that’s the direction the wood naturally wants to bend. So I start off cutting the ceiling panels that will run down the center of the trailer. I figure out where the spacing for where the light holes will go and drill them out ahead of time. Then, between a deadman and a bunch of clamps, I get my ceiling panels temporarily in place where I think I want them. I used a string line and a couple plumb bobs to get the center row of panels positioned where I want them and fasten them in place. I use story sticks for consistent fastener placement throughout the entire trailer. Makes things look like you gave half a **** instead of just randomly firing bullet holes everywhere.

Ok, so this is where the ceiling part gets cool. So I’ve got a panel fastened to the ceiling and a panel fastened to the wall. I make a test piece to determine how wide I need to rip the filler piece that will follow the contour between the wall and the ceiling. I musta messed up because the first side was 23 and 1 the whole length of the trailer. The measurement itself doesn’t matter, it was the consistency down the entire length of the trailer that gave me a smile. So I rip one of the 1/8” skins and take it in the trailer to position it in place. I bump one edge against the ceiling panel and start pressing the piece to follow the contour of the ceiling. If I do it right and press it tight enough into the curve it will literally snap in place and be held there by compression between the ceiling and the wall pieces. There was a little trial and error as well as I did put my hand through one piece by pressing too hard in the wrong place. Oops. Take a 1/16” off and do it again.

So that’s all the easy stuff so far. The corner pieces will need to be steamed and pressed into place. It’ll be a pain. That’s a Monday problem for sure.

I knew this was a LOT more involved than slappin' in some paneling..As far as pre planning. On dat one, does you brain start making decisions when you get to the shop or do you toss and turn all night long the evening prior to starting something like this.

 

[highup]

I was going to ask what laser level that was, Highup. It looks very cool Mr. Hueper? Any particular model?

CJ, the trailer skinning looks great.

I've been fatigued and trying to figure out if I need to stop taking some meds or take some vitamins/supplements to counteract some. Two of my meds cause stomach issues. I"m supposed to take 1,000mg of metformin 2x a day but I can't manage even 1x per day without having montezuma's revenge. I also take Atorvastatin which can cause the same problem. It can also cause fatigue. I'm going to see if CoQ10 helps with that.

At least my brother is in a better mood now that we have running water again and he can use the bidet again.

I'm waiting for the sun to come up so I can unload stuff from the truck. Got some generic Reflectix to line the crappy metal shed. Anyone ever put Reflectix up in a shed? Can I use some sort of construction adhesive for it? The metal is thin as hell and dents very easily. It's also rusted out near the bottom so I'm going to have to hit it with Rustoleum and probably patch it with gorilla tape or something. I'll have to get pics later.

This is about $30 less than I paid. Walmart has them for $110 or about that.
The company link says out of stock and it looks like they updated their lines. Many look to have external battery packs.
I'm really happy with this one. I tried their Bluetooth program a couple years ago when I bought it, but couldn't figure out how to use it.
I'd absolutely recommend this one.
https://huepar.com/products/huepar-603cg-bt

 

[C.J.]

I knew this was a LOT more involved than slappin' in some paneling..As far as pre planning. On dat one, does you brain start making decisions when you get to the shop or do you toss and turn all night long the evening prior to starting something like this.

Some things are pretty straight forward so I don’t have to cogitate too much as to how I’m going to make it work. Just get in there and go through the motions. Other things like compound curved panels I’ll be thinking about all weekend long. I understand how this stuff works but we’re not a factory. There’s no preformed steam presses for these panels. My dumb ass has to make a template of the piece then build a box big enough to steam it in. Then I gotta figure out how I’m going to press the panel into place and keep it there so that it stays put. Do I need to make a form? How, what and where will I be applying pressure? Pump jack? What or where can I push off of so I can apply force in the direction I need to cus you can’t just go putting force or fasteners anywhere you want in these trailers.

It’s actually quite refreshing. When it comes to cool stuff like this I don’t mind thinking about work in my off time.

 

[highup]

Plus, every day is new..... Not like restocking the same boxes of Rice Krispies and Depends on the shelf every night.

 

[highup]

This was an old Ricky n Lucy looking trailer from back in the day. Had everything in it, all stained and lacquered. I’m sure it was something to see when it was all brand new. It’s been sitting out on our lot for as long as I’ve worked here and it wasn’t in good shape at all. When things would slow down we would take a walk through it and talk about what we would do with it after we gutted it. Maybe a month ago we got word that someone wanted that trailer. Nice!

We’re doing a basic blank shell build out for this one. Few lights, few plug sockets and that’s it. I will be making some new wheel well covers after I’m done skinning it. The end user will be painting it themselves, or not, i don't know.

Gutting it was nasty but luckily it wasn't me that got tasked with that. I started in replacing a lot of rotten subfloor. Then it got wired and pink insulation went in after that. I attached furring strips to the aluminum ribs so I could then attach the panels to them. I did have to steam some of the furring strips so they would conform to the bends on the ceiling.

I’m using 1/4” for the walls and 1/8” for the ceiling. Walls first and I can use 18 ga brads for that. Ceiling second and I’m using 1/4” staples for that.

Doing the ceiling was interesting. 1/8” ply will conform to the ceiling bend without being steamed but I have to run it the length of the trailer cus that’s the direction the wood naturally wants to bend. So I start off cutting the ceiling panels that will run down the center of the trailer. I figure out where the spacing for where the light holes will go and drill them out ahead of time. Then, between a deadman and a bunch of clamps, I get my ceiling panels temporarily in place where I think I want them. I used a string line and a couple plumb bobs to get the center row of panels positioned where I want them and fasten them in place. I use story sticks for consistent fastener placement throughout the entire trailer. Makes things look like you gave half a **** instead of just randomly firing bullet holes everywhere.

Ok, so this is where the ceiling part gets cool. So I’ve got a panel fastened to the ceiling and a panel fastened to the wall. I make a test piece to determine how wide I need to rip the filler piece that will follow the contour between the wall and the ceiling. I musta messed up because the first side was 23 and 1 the whole length of the trailer. The measurement itself doesn’t matter, it was the consistency down the entire length of the trailer that gave me a smile. So I rip one of the 1/8” skins and take it in the trailer to position it in place. I bump one edge against the ceiling panel and start pressing the piece to follow the contour of the ceiling. If I do it right and press it tight enough into the curve it will literally snap in place and be held there by compression between the ceiling and the wall pieces. There was a little trial and error as well as I did put my hand through one piece by pressing too hard in the wrong place. Oops. Take a 1/16” off and do it again.

So that’s all the easy stuff so far. The corner pieces will need to be steamed and pressed into place. It’ll be a pain. That’s a Monday problem for sure.

I forgot to ask if there were any rocks hidden in the trailer