Gypsy Wagon
here is the second Gypsy wagon I built along with some friends . I hope you enjoy it.
Build Your Harbor Freight Trailer !
Build 4x8 Box Out of 2x12s
Floor Subframe Is 2x4s .. You Could Just Slap a 4x8 Sheet on This But I Was Afraid of Deflection.
Add 3/4 Plywood.
Screw It All Down With Exterior Grade Deck Screws.
I Added the Ledges First But in Retrospect I Should Have Done the Gussets First.
Add You Own Flare Here !
Screw and Glue All Gussets
You Could Stop Here and Have Very Cool Wagon Lol!
Time to Transfer Your Drawing From That Napkin !
Cut Out Your Shape !
King Pins Installed Now Hang Your Cut Outs on the King Pins and Screw Them Down.
Front and Back Walls Are Hung
Side Frame Is 2x2s 16s on Center.
Dont Forget to Cut These Notches
Fit Roof Stringers I Used 10 Footers
Add Insulation to Side Walls
Cut Out Doors and Windows !
Fasten Roof Stringers
Used Pneumatic Stapler and Glue to Add 1/4 Ply Walls in and Out.
The Ceiling Pieces Are Next ! We Used 1 Inch Wood Screws for This Bit.
Cut and Install More Insulation in Between Stringers and Taped With Heavy Duty Foil Tape
Time to Add the Bows (1/4 Inch Lath Boards)
Lay Poly Propylene Tarp and Install Lath Strips Front ,back and Sides . Trim Off Excess !
Stain and Varnish (or Paint) Your Favorite Color !
Time to Build Window Frames and Door Frame .
Trim Over All Your Seems and Around Door and Windows
Add Window and Door Stops .
Dry Fit Doors and Windows (all Built With Kreg Jig) Window Are 2x2 and Door Is Made From 2x4 and a Piece of 4/4 Ply.
Finish Doors and Windows. Cut and Mortise for Hardware .
Time to Take It All Back Down Add Window Stops, Varnish ,dry Fit Glass. (glass Was From Seattle Stained Glass)
Install Glass for the Last Time.
Install Door Windows and Hardware !!
Install Deck !! Exterior Is Done !!!
Install Bed Platform and Benches I Also Put Some 110 Outlets.
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Install Flooring
Install Trim Over All Seems !
Trim Trim Trim Trim ...trim. Add Curtains and a Bed !
Finishing Touches
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ENJOY YOUR WAGONS !!
