One of the most interesting build series, can't wait for part 4
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
I don't think you'll have to wait too long.
@NeilvanGeffen7 жыл бұрын
how much longer?
@delmontindustriesltd75017 жыл бұрын
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.
@robmazzitelli6 жыл бұрын
Love your humor. Also, filling the kerf spaces with Epoxy was great! One strong, solid curved piece. Nice!
@bigronxxxx7 жыл бұрын
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
@baltsosser4 жыл бұрын
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.
@jessys98683 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@BillyMcCord7 жыл бұрын
The epoxy in the kerfs idea is awesome! Enjoying this series !
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
+Billy McCord I had a little help with that one; it was inspired by a conversation with +Andy Birkey
@MrCbell573 жыл бұрын
Perfection. Just like an engineer would progress.
@hdwoodshop7 жыл бұрын
Padre. You've earned your stripes with the trim routing. Impressive progress so far.
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
+Hugo Danilo I'm still finding sawdust in all sorts of places :)
@opasworkshop83737 жыл бұрын
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.
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
+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.
@DesignBuildExecute7 жыл бұрын
Awesome progress, Father! Loving this series. Looking forward to the next part.
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
I'll probably get moving on the next part this weekend, so it's coming
@UBO587 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@johnkelley98777 жыл бұрын
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.
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
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.
@PaulMeyette7 жыл бұрын
this is just awesome. Loving this series, Father
@timwhite92557 жыл бұрын
Filling the kerfs with epoxy was a great idea, that will add a lot of strength back into the design.
@aarondavis55356 жыл бұрын
Nice wall's
@MartyBacke7 жыл бұрын
Enjoying the series
@Uncle_Buzz7 жыл бұрын
Really awesome. Nice and cheap! Great idea on filling the kerfs with epoxy. Cheers! Chris.
@tompritch567 жыл бұрын
Exciting to see it come together. That is my hope to build one myself someday.
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
Don't wait too long to start the build, it is a lot of fun figuring it all out.
@dejanira27 жыл бұрын
You can start with the purchase of the largest Harbor Freight trailer. That is all you need for the foundation.
@tompritch567 жыл бұрын
I had thought of that. Actually I have designed a unit with Sketchup.
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
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.
@Wharfrat9927 жыл бұрын
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.
@jonhwalsh49007 жыл бұрын
looking good !
@donfillenworth17217 жыл бұрын
Nice job!
@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff7 жыл бұрын
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!
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
It's nothing too complicated, but I'm going to be running some lights, charger points, and a radio system; all 12v.
@Sam-w9des7 жыл бұрын
love how these vids start
@robertbrunston54067 жыл бұрын
Looking good! Thanks.
@tomsdreamshopworx7 жыл бұрын
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!
@revuaf7 жыл бұрын
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
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
That's the great thing about KZbin (not the missing video part), but being able to go and check whatever you want out.
@edconcilio16287 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@GibClark7 жыл бұрын
enjoying the show. one of my future projects.
@dejanira27 жыл бұрын
You are doing good, the project is looking good. I better stop there or I will have to find a synonym for good. ;}
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
You're good with those compliments. ;)
@oljames16877 жыл бұрын
..Fr. Thomas, routing out the door must have felt like you were in a snowglobe. It's coming along swimmingly...!!
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
I think I got some sawdust up my nose too.
@cobberpete17 жыл бұрын
Using Kerfs and filling with epoxy was a great idea
@38KSW5 жыл бұрын
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.
@FelixGardner7 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@Wordsnwood7 жыл бұрын
Is that a normal width? Looks kind of narrow. Not that I've really seen that many teardrop builds. Looks like fun!
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
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.
@MRrwmac7 жыл бұрын
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
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
I wish I could take all the credit, but the idea stemmed from a conversation I had with Andy Birkey last December.
@PaulDGreen-bu4iz7 жыл бұрын
Any idea on how much it weighs or what weight are you going for? Thanks for sharing!
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
+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!
@cuchanu3 жыл бұрын
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
@WoodenCreationz7 жыл бұрын
Was there plans to put insulation board on your walls? Didn't know what your thoughts were on that. Looks awesome bud! Brian
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
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.
@MRrwmac7 жыл бұрын
You may have mentioned it before and I missed it; what will you be using the camper for?
@monkwerks7 жыл бұрын
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!
@MRrwmac7 жыл бұрын
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.
@grzegorzgawkowski74567 жыл бұрын
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
@jamjenkins56237 жыл бұрын
they built them in the 30's don't over think it
@davidhefner56687 жыл бұрын
Any time I have ever cut a 2x2 or 2x4 the board would bow.
@pw35435 жыл бұрын
I like your creativity but using liquid nail means it still isn’t dry. 9/19/19