Workshop build, Melbourne, Australia.

[andyaus]

So the next part of my update, We love camping and as I earlier posted we bought a camper trailer Well we have upgraded again We purchased A new tow van & a Caravan Of course I thought we had done well with the caravan, But then I started to find the problems Now It's not the end of the world but my OCD has kicked in and now it's going to be a complete rebuild

 

[HOTFR8]

An interesting new project.

 

[andyaus]

An interesting new project.

I wasn't really looking for one Still what's the point of having all these tools in the shop if I don't use them

 

[1/2 Cup]

I wasn't really looking for one Still what's the point of having all these tools in the shop if I don't use them

Andy, true enough..

 

[HOTFR8]

I wasn't really looking for one Still what's the point of having all these tools in the shop if I don't use them

You never look for projects as they find you. As for the tools well how true.

 

[andyaus]

Especially when it gives me an excuse to buy some new ones

 

[1/2 Cup]

Andy , that is one nice jig.

 

[Terrick down Under]

Am i the only one who cannot see the pics in post #361?

 

[ajohno]

Am i the only one who cannot see the pics in post #361?

I can't see them either.

 

[andyaus]

Sorry lads, Not sure what went on with the image's. Should be fixed now And a couple of the front :O

 

[metalhead140]

Thought it was just me... Looks good now. That looks like a good project to keep you busy!

 

[1/2 Cup]

I wasn't really looking for one Still what's the point of having all these tools in the shop if I don't use them

Andy, totally agree and the van should come up a treat..

 

[ajohno]

Van will look nice once finished.

 

[andyaus]

Thanks Lads I've decided to take it down to the chassis and make 100% We have already picked some new modern finishes which will make it very nice indeed

 

[HOTFR8]

Thanks Lads I've decided to take it down to the chassis and make 100% We have already picked some new modern finishes which will make it very nice indeed

That will make it a big project now.

 

[Terrick down Under]

Just a couple of hints
-Use High density polystyrene for your insulation as it does a really good job. But it has to fit perfectly or it will squeak as it moves. a cheap "hot wire cutter" can make it soooo quick and neat without the mess everywhere.
This is a upmarket version of what I have, it has done all our foam cutting for the house for the last 8 years and never let me down.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hot-Wire...5?hash=item489500c921:g:BzUAAOSw5cNYIt14-Make sure you seal all the gaps before you cover it.

Have you seen the new composite caravan wall panels available now, they are affordable and do the insulation at the same time, some are only 14mm thick. One of the suppliers is in the Newcastle area.

 

[andyaus]

Thanks for the tips Terrick The more I get in to this project, The less daunted I am by it I was always removing all sides to rebuild so now removing the flooring is not much further

 

[andyaus]

As part of my Caravan resto, I find myself in need of a router table However I don't think it's something I will need regularly, So I can't justify the $$$$$ they're asking for one. IDEA why not build a bolt-on for my saw bench Some 12mm ply and some 19mm ply glued and screwed with some cut outs for my router, glue on a metal top (still need to cutout the router hole) AND hey presto a router table Still some bit's to finish but she'll do the job

(yes it's a safety sign top )

 

[1/2 Cup]

Andy, well done and a smart move..

 

[andyaus]

Finished up the router table today simple, functional and works nicely

 

[1/2 Cup]

Andy, done well, that will do the job nicely.

Regards

 

[Grumblebum]

Really is not much holding those vans together hey.

Keen to see how you put it back together.

GB.

 

[andyaus]

Just to close off on what happened with the caravan, After much deliberation I decided to cut my losses and be free of the bad vibes around it, I moved it on and picked up a new complete Caravan which we started using straight away and love

Restoration on the Caravan is complete, Super happy with the result