Truck Camper Shell Build 10.0 VLOG, Part 1 - Laminated Cedar Framing Construction

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[@JonnyDIY]

Top "notch" or should I say "mortised" work as always 😅👏👍💪Dont work too hard 🤙

[@EndgameCampers]

Thanks Jonny

[@jaypence1911]

You got a good start! Looking forward to your roof video!

[@Toddsmyk-iz7sr]

Looks great Dave! Well done!

[@jerrytalley802]

Dave, your mortise and tenon framing has to be incredibly strong, and love the cedar for looks, light weight, rot and insect resistant. Excellent

[@drgranger2]

Thanks Dave! Great insight.

[@jugernut7007]

Excellent craftsmanship your campers are truly a work of art.

[@EndgameCampers]

Thanks!

[@1cmking]

Coming along nice.

[@EndgameCampers]

Thanks my friend

[@jerrytalley802]

Dave, how much do you predict it will weigh? Do you measure and sketch these campers/shell ahead of time, then follow the plan or is there a lot of build as you go? I can’t wait to see how light this is.

[@EndgameCampers]

I don’t have a solid prediction yet, but my gut tells me about 200 pounds

[@greedyg76]

I totally understand the concept behind the laminations in terms of strength to weight ratio. But good Lord, it would take me five times as long to build the camper if I had to wait for the glue to dry on every laminated frame member. My answer to warped and twisted 2x2s is just a rip them out of 2x4s. It’s also a lot cheaper that way.
With that said, I'll probably try your method on my next build
👍

[@EndgameCampers]

Good points…

[@greedyg76]

@@EndgameCampers the current project is a pop up, so strength of the base frame will be paramount without a solidly attached roof structure. We'll see how it goes