Teardrop Trailer Part 3, Walls!

[@raruss1]

One of the most interesting build series, can't wait for part 4

[@monkwerks]

I don't think you'll have to wait too long.

[@NeilvanGeffen]

how much longer?

[@delmontindustriesltd7501]

A wonderful series Fr. I had the same problem as a young student with my penmanship at Catholic School. Even with the nuns strongly encouraging me to improve, it did not work. I am interested in the remainder of your series on this teardrop camper as I would love to build one myself. Your attention to detail and explanation of the steps is greatly appreciated by those of us who are researching the project for our own builds. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to part 4 and beyond! -Nick.

[@robmazzitelli]

Love your humor. Also, filling the kerf spaces with Epoxy was great! One strong, solid curved piece. Nice!

[@bigronxxxx]

Fr.Thomas i have really enjoyed the first 3 episodes and looking forward to all that follow,all the best to you and your family

[@baltsosser]

The way you are working here, using the sides, then putting in the pieces to attach to them is the same method I've used in building wooden plywood boats. Once that part is done, it's not hard to put the horizontal part of the project together. For curving studs that are fairly thin, soaking them and applying heat might help as well.

[@jessys9868]

Great video!

[@BillyMcCord]

The epoxy in the kerfs idea is awesome! Enjoying this series !

[@monkwerks]

+Billy McCord I had a little help with that one; it was inspired by a conversation with +Andy Birkey

[@MrCbell57]

Perfection. Just like an engineer would progress.

[@hdwoodshop]

Padre. You've earned your stripes with the trim routing. Impressive progress so far.

[@monkwerks]

+Hugo Danilo I'm still finding sawdust in all sorts of places :)

[@opasworkshop8373]

I'm so glad to see you start up on this build series again father. I thought maybe you had given up on it. looking forward to part 4.

[@monkwerks]

+Opa's Workshop It just took me a while to figure out how to make it all work. I just couldn't give up on this project.

[@DesignBuildExecute]

Awesome progress, Father! Loving this series. Looking forward to the next part.

[@monkwerks]

I'll probably get moving on the next part this weekend, so it's coming

[@UBO58]

Great build videos! They remind me of a boatbuilder I met many years ago. He told me, he was able to make everything - except any right angle. :)

[@johnkelley9877]

It's really shaping up into a nice trailer. Your doing good work and I can see you have a lot of patience in cutting kerfs. I am looking forward to the next part.

[@monkwerks]

I think there were around 550 kerfs used, but with all my experimentation beforehand, I probably cut a few thousand last month. It's amazing how could I got at moving the board over a half inch to make the next cut.

[@PaulMeyette]

this is just awesome. Loving this series, Father

[@timwhite9255]

Filling the kerfs with epoxy was a great idea, that will add a lot of strength back into the design.

[@aarondavis5535]

Nice wall's

[@MartyBacke]

Enjoying the series

[@Uncle_Buzz]

Really awesome. Nice and cheap! Great idea on filling the kerfs with epoxy. Cheers! Chris.

[@tompritch56]

Exciting to see it come together. That is my hope to build one myself someday.

[@monkwerks]

Don't wait too long to start the build, it is a lot of fun figuring it all out.

[@dejanira2]

You can start with the purchase of the largest Harbor Freight trailer. That is all you need for the foundation.

[@tompritch56]

I had thought of that. Actually I have designed a unit with Sketchup.

[@monkwerks]

I looked at an HF trailer, but found a cheaper one on Craigslist that also felt a lot sturdier when I went to check it out. But yes, it's not difficult to get started.

[@Wharfrat992]

Brother, I applaud your ambition and effort but some of your technique is crazy. Keep up the good work I'm enjoying the series Thank you.

[@jonhwalsh4900]

looking good !

[@donfillenworth1721]

Nice job!

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

You're doing a great job so far! I like the idea of filling the kerfs with epoxy. Good idea. I didn't expect that you'd be running electric; that's an awesome touch! I can't wait to see the next installment of this excellent build!

[@monkwerks]

It's nothing too complicated, but I'm going to be running some lights, charger points, and a radio system; all 12v.

[@Sam-w9des]

love how these vids start

[@robertbrunston5406]

Looking good! Thanks.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

It's coming along well. I've been wanting to build one of these for years and look at every video I can on the subject. I have just subbed to you to keep up with your progress. Keep up the great work!

[@revuaf]

Nice progress like the thought of epoxy in the kerf wall joints... Looking forward to further progress... Sorry to say I missed part two some how. Time to rewind the Utuber reel back one video... hehehehe

[@monkwerks]

That's the great thing about KZbin (not the missing video part), but being able to go and check whatever you want out.

[@edconcilio1628]

Very nice

[@GibClark]

enjoying the show. one of my future projects.

[@dejanira2]

You are doing good, the project is looking good. I better stop there or I will have to find a synonym for good. ;}

[@monkwerks]

You're good with those compliments. ;)

[@oljames1687]

..Fr. Thomas, routing out the door must have felt like you were in a snowglobe. It's coming along swimmingly...!!

[@monkwerks]

I think I got some sawdust up my nose too.

[@cobberpete1]

Using Kerfs and filling with epoxy was a great idea

[@38KSW]

I have an interesting question... Why not build it facing the other way, so the taller part is at the back of the trailer and the shorter at the front, yes maybe the kitchenette might be hard to work around but I was thinking more of a streamlined trailer, with the wind blowing with a downforce it will also keep the trailer on the ground.

[@FelixGardner]

Cool!

[@Wordsnwood]

Is that a normal width? Looks kind of narrow. Not that I've really seen that many teardrop builds. Looks like fun!

[@monkwerks]

There's not really a "normal" width because you can use a 4x8 trailer or 5x10 or really whatever size you want. My walls are a little thicker because of the insulation. The interior width though will be 45" after I add the interior walls; it can be a little tight for two people if they are on the heavier side.

[@MRrwmac]

I like the way you did the framing and trim. Must have been insight from the hair and beard trim right? The bending kerfs filled with epoxy was an excellent idea and should prove a very strong frame when interior wall is applied. The open air design pictured at the end with you sitting inside might be a good place to stop altogether?! - haha

[@monkwerks]

I wish I could take all the credit, but the idea stemmed from a conversation I had with Andy Birkey last December.

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Any idea on how much it weighs or what weight are you going for? Thanks for sharing!

[@monkwerks]

+Paul D. Green I was just watching a video a few days ago on how to weigh a teardrop trailer, but I was going to wait until I'm done before weighing mine. One thing is for certain though, it has to be less than 2000 lbs because my car is rated to pull more than that. Thanks for watching!

[@cuchanu]

It's probably been pointed out by now but instead of buying two by twos and then trimming a half inch off you can buy five quarter which is already one inch and then you just rip your pieces to the size you want

[@WoodenCreationz]

Was there plans to put insulation board on your walls? Didn't know what your thoughts were on that. Looks awesome bud! Brian

[@monkwerks]

Yes, I'll be using 1" foam board. Some of the plans I've seen for these provide cut outs in the plywood walls to insert foam, but that can only be 3/4" material then. With this design I think I can get better protection from the cold and heat, as well as, I'm basically creating a torsion box for walls so I think it will be a lot stronger in the long run.

[@MRrwmac]

You may have mentioned it before and I missed it; what will you be using the camper for?

[@monkwerks]

Camping of course :) We get a couple of weeks every year, so I thought it would be nice to visit some of our national parks. But Maker Faire this summer is my first trip!

[@MRrwmac]

MonkWerks with Fr. Thomas Thanks. That will make the trip and stay a lot more enjoyable. Don't you think the camper needs an appropriate name? Perhaps ask your viewers to submit suggestions for a name. Then let them vote on the top 5 you select from all submitted. No prize, because the submitter of the final selected name will just be happy to have helped. For example: Monks Manger - Little Teardrop from Heaven - Monks Little Sanctuary! I have more but I'm sure others and yours would be much better! Just an idea to let your viewers be involved.

[@grzegorzgawkowski7456]

Hey;) Do you have any plans drawings dimensions of this trailer? And if you can share send a e-mail? Regards Grzesiek in from Polish

[@jamjenkins5623]

they built them in the 30's don't over think it

[@davidhefner5668]

Any time I have ever cut a 2x2 or 2x4 the board would bow.

[@pw3543]

I like your creativity but using liquid nail means it still isn’t dry. 9/19/19