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I think my comments are a video off. What kind of type of sheet? Do you get the same strength as fiberglass or just the look?

I bought sheets from Walmart so they were all the same.. they were supposed to be 100 percent cotton.. but I don’t think they were … anyways I had a lot of problems with them ( fail video) I ended up using thicker drop cloths from Home Depot .. they are quite coarse.. but I liked the look .. I dont think it’s as strong as fibreglass .. hopefully strong enough …

@@mikesniedze9122 I like the rough look . as well. Thanks

I used yellow glue ( tite bond 2 ) for the exterior shell… I used construction adhesive for the interior panels ( because I also glued my insulation with the appropriate ( won’t melt styrofoam adhesive ) . All this info is in the videos … By multi tool, do you mean an oscillating saw with the little flat blades? No.. I would not .. it would work, but not nearly as clean or fast …

Mostly staples … screws in some areas … also glue

The frame was pretty basic .. pressure treated for the base .. 2 long sides , with 7 ends/ribs captured between them … like a standard stud wall ( sill and top plate with studs in between ..) I sandwiched a piece of reflectix between that and the 5/8” subfloor .. partly for insulation, and partly to deter rodents …

Also, I’m not really a carpenter.. self taught woodworker and cabinetmaker haha..

Glad to be back! Use any design you want haha. Cheers!

Thanks David. I’m glad you enjoyed it . I do plan on making another , with a shaving horse head . I will for sure make a shaving horse head that is interchangeable ,and then another bench ..either to pack flat, or a bit bigger to fit both heads . I will try to do a reasonably detailed video . It is a bit down on the list of things to do . Welcome to the world of woodworking !

The gasket was 1/8 thick by 3/4” .. it was actually for a pellet stove and came with adhesive on it .. I tried it with added gasket adhesive , and it fell off on the left side and the top .. I redid it with just the adhesive on it and it did the same .. that gasket is not rated for the heat the stove gets too… I bought some more , and am going to try again

Yes it is good to be back at it !! I’m glad you enjoyed it .

This brand states foil goes to the exterior , unless you are putting vinyl siding directly over it .. I did screw up on half the roof , because I had done the interior from the inside , and was used to looking at the green side . Right or wrong , it’s too late now !

I honestly had problems anywhere I had glue overly soaking through as I applied it … the canvas is fully covered in glue from both sides … . I had tried watering it down , even soaking the canvas in a bucket of watered down glue … in the end , the way I did it have me the best results .. but I’m sure there are better ways .. I’m always curious to see how other people do it .. I’m glad it worked out for you !

Yes. I washed it ( no soap ) and dried it .

Thanks for your taking time out of your life for the input . Have a wonderful day

Well I will have an update .. the 1/8”gasket I used is actually for pellet stoves , and the top piece kept coming off … I tried it with just the self adhesive, and with that same glue, but didn’t really clean it properly to be honest.. as it was winter . I am going to re do it properly , and will update .. it does make a difference in performance , but you can’t totally damp it down like a sealed unit . However with dense hardwood I have done ok.

If I am burning dry wood, the pipes do just fine.. I clean them every couple of weeks thoroughly ( I go through the sidewall, so I have two 90 degree bends) . I just open the door a crack for a few seconds to let the draft adjust and it’s not too bad… if the fire is low , or recently started it can be smoky … but generally manageable

@@mikesniedze9122 Awesome, thanks for the quick reply, i'll keep an eye out for a sale at Cabela's! Hopefully this one will perform better

Hey Nick… I have some video footage that was lost , and I’ve been pretty busy with my work and a small business ( which I have been using my camper as storage for haha) but I just cleaned it out a bit and am getting back into it .. I will have to move in a year or so so I really need to get moving . Thanks for following along and don’t feel bad about prodding me a bit ( or a lot) I need it sometimes .

I don’t think it would work with wood glue .wood glue gets a lot of its strength from the fact it soaks in .. that mesh would be nylon or some other plastic .. Maybe with some kind of epoxy . Not sure .

@@mikesniedze9122I did a test with landscaping mesh on 1 inch xps foam and it made a very hard coating. The glue wetted thru very well. The test pieces were only bonded front and back, I didn’t wrap the fabric around, and I could not break the foam apart by hand. I probably put 40 lbs of force trying to break it across my knee and there was obviously some flex, but no cracking or delaminating. I used uncut Titebond 3

Feel free to watch the video where I changed canvas, sanded off the bondo and had success. It may delaminate over time, but so far has been doing just fine.. I haven’t watched this in awhile.. I’m not sure what you mean by an overlap at the bottom.. my camper is upside down here

@@mikesniedze9122 To successfully sqreed all air out of a glue covered canvas, with little effort as possible, go from the top to the bottom, aligning the canvas where you can drop it , squeegee the canvas from the top to the bottom, using gravity to help you, any extra canvas at the bottom, just cut it off. I know your camper is upside down, that is not relevant to the application process.

Sound advice.. I positive part of the problem with these thin sheets is they were not 100 percent cotton as advertised… they were overly stretchy , and I really had to pull it excessively tight to get out the wrinkles … it started shrinking as it dried and started crating bubble too… I did not have this issue with thicker drop cloths

@@mikesniedze9122 I use thinner 100% cotton linens I find at fabric stores. more expensive, but are lighter, thinner, and do the same job, just make sure the thread count is over 700 LPI and its plenty strong.

Partly because everyone uses tite bond 2 .. and tite bond 3 is markedly more expensive …

@@mikesniedze9122 after I asked the question, I found a RUclips video of a test using TB3 which showed that it could be used instead of TB2, so I think you’re answer is accurate that it’s a matter of cost. I did watch some videos of tests using other adhesives. I’m new to this and am researching the topic for a camping trailer rebuild project. Thanks so much.

I dont speak French . I will answer your questions if you translate them for me

Home Depot… cheap and a rough weave … but it works for the slightly rustic finish I was after

I sanded the existing corner pieces that were previously glued and dried … it seems to be very well adhered … I would not trust glue on un-sanded glued surface .

No. Titebond can be diluted with an additinoal 5% water: any more and strength begins to decrease, may no longer meet specifications. Best way to determine if a particular process will work is to make a test article and then test it. IMO clear vinegar is the way to dilute.

Thanks ! It’s been on hiatus for far too long … build is resuming … and I have a bit of footage to edit for a video as well

I used construction adhesive, and then caulked all the edges ..

Thanks! Even though I covered them up with trim , I wanted to do them nicely, in case I ever wanted to do another and they would show

@@mikesniedze9122 if you don't mind me asking what kind of trim did you put on , thanks for the other replies

I used pine , and wire brushed it for texture … not the look everyone would want, but it works for me.. there is a video up about it … I’ve actually painted it all , but have not uploaded that footage .. I’m a bit ( a lot ) behind but I am resuming the build … can’t stay in the shop much longer !!

@@mikesniedze9122 thanks so much

I actually used drop cloths from Home Depot .. not sure of the weight .. they were quite rough, which I actually like for the look I’m going for .. I can look .. I have an unopened one .

The tight weave was definitely a problem haha !! I had much more success with the thicker, rougher drop cloths ..

Not anymore .. but I did full time including 2 1/2 winters … coldest was minus 15 Celsius ( about 5 degrees Fahrenheit) including showering outside .. I was t off grid though .. I had power .. but I mostly used the wood stove … I had electric heat in the fall during fire band , and a pump to use as a shower

I need to make a shave horse head for mine.. I had a shave horse for years, but want something that can hold both

I’m glad it helped you on your project !!

I do not have any plans .. I do believe I listed the dimensions as i built it in the earlier videos

It is an Altendorf WA 6… I’ll have to check, but it was more like $16,000 , but that was 12 or 15 years ago ..… I just saw some used ones for $12000

I am a cabinetmaker… not my shop though

I ended up applying it full strength .. the thin sheets I initially used were not 100 percent cotton I’m sure , though they were supposed to be … when I switched to thicker drop cloths, I had no problems .. not to be argumentative , but yellow glue doesn’t bond stick to itself once dried … part of its strength comes from its soaking in ability .. but if your canvas was bonded well, then the thinned coat would fill the weave and seal it …

@@mikesniedze9122 the video I watched said that the glue would bond with the base coat as long as it was titebond ll. It said not to use titebond lll for second coat because it would not bond with base coat. All I know is I had zero problems and after 2 years sitting in the Florida sun and rain still zero problems. I guess as long as it works it doesn’t really matter what method you use. Lol

I agree.. I’m glad it worked out… speaking from a woodworking perspective, I f I rolled glue on a piece of wood , and let it dry, then added fresh glue and another piece of wood,the bond would be incredibly weak .. structurally speaking .. at any rate, I’m glad yours is holding up well! Hot sun can be as problematic as rain