NRALIFR wrote:
Could you show me your pocket hole jig please?
I'm using the basic Kreg jig. It's adjustable for different thicknesses of wood and you can get the square-drive truss head screws at the home center.
Regular 1x lumber (3/4" thick) takes a 1 1/4" screw, 5/4 (1" thick) takes a 1 1/2" screw, and 2x (1 1/2" thick) takes a 2 1/2" screw. I'm already 250+ screws into this...
The pocket screws are only clamping the wood until the adhesive dries. The real star of the show has been the PL Max adhesive.
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mote wrote:
That thing was almost to the point of no return. You are going to really enjoy that camper once it's finished.
I knew it was going to need work, but I told my wife if I knew it was this bad I may not have taken it. All in all it's been fun, just taking longer than I would have liked.
We will have about $4k into this when it's done, but we'll have a totally rebuilt camper with new electronics, new fridge, new fiberglas exterior and the interior just the way we like it (NO carpet...) I see '02 811's just like ours for sale for $11-12k, so if we decide we don't like truck camping we can sell it and get our money out of it.
