I've also started pre-finishing the Birch for the interior in my garage at home; something I should have done with the front area (especially the ceiling). Although the shellac is simple to apply and drys fast it is messy when reaching overhead. I still need to complete the application of shellac up front and apply a second coat to what I started on as well. I bought a lambswool applicator and man what a difference in application! Fast too, I completed 4 sheets in about a half hour (first of 2 coats). I'll do the final finish - similar to French polishing -when everything is done with the exception of the floor.
I have a new helper (more then a helper really as he has some great ideas) - my son Taylor started helping me this past Saturday. Quite a trooper as it was in the 30's to low 40's the whole day. He is quite a good engineer and a hard worker. Lori helped on Jan 2nd and will be back when it gets warmer (can't blame her at all)... It's great to spend time with my son and I really appreciate his help and ideas.
The following photos are of the building of the rear curved framing and installation- as well as repairing the remaining dry rot.
Sunday January 2nd:
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| Here's the pattern on the oak plywood (2nd) sheet I bought - looks almost too nice to use for framing |
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| My new jigsaw, got it for Christmas |
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| Great blades are a must |
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| Drawn out and ready to cut the first of four |
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| Nice grain... |
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| My attempt at keeping warm in the cold damp NW winter |
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| Here is the installed framing on the street side - one corner to go! |
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| The lower portion - I've not filled the floor yet as I want to get the gray/black water tanks installed first |
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| I attached 1x2's between the pieces I fabricated and the cabinet to insure a good fit for the paneling and skin |
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| My best buddy using the jig saw - first time and she did awesome! She may be cutting all the Birch for the interior as the edges were nearly perfect |
Buddie
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| My regular befuddled look and several layers of clothing help me look like the prefesshinal I R! The curb side framing required the usual replacing of rotten wood and head scratching |
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| A better view - luckily the floor is solid here |
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| The next restoration I'll know what to do... hahahahahaha! Next one...right! |
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| Using the oak plywood and 2x2's I made from old rough cut lumber sure makes a difference - solid and fit is good! |
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| End of day photo - will finish this side next... Saturday January 8th |
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| Just as I left it...wish the elves would sneak in and do some work |
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| My son Taylor dug right in - he is a worker! He designed a mounting bracket for the gray water tank first - more on that later |
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| Good to have him here as he is a meticulous worker and I am ready to be finished with the framing. He kept the quality on track |
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| Odd that the curb side and the street side do not match at all, they are asymmetrical... I imagine like the houses of the era all was cut to fit as needed |
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| This side took nearly the whole day to complete, Taylor did a great job though. I worked on fitting the Dometic 2 way refrigerator in the same spot as the original... I hated to lose the old fridge but think it best... The little fridge that came out just might make that keg-o-rator I've been thinking about! More soon including the refrigerator fitting, black/gray water tank install and wiring |
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