Introduction: Gypsy Wagon
here is the second Gypsy wagon I built along with some friends . I hope you enjoy it.
Step 1: Build Your Harbor Freight Trailer !
Step 2: Build 4x8 Box Out of 2x12s
Step 3: Floor Subframe Is 2x4s .. You Could Just Slap a 4x8 Sheet on This But I Was Afraid of Deflection.
Step 4: Add 3/4 Plywood.
Step 5: Screw It All Down With Exterior Grade Deck Screws.
Step 6: I Added the Ledges First But in Retrospect I Should Have Done the Gussets First.
Step 7: Add You Own Flare Here !
Step 8: Screw and Glue All Gussets
Step 9: You Could Stop Here and Have Very Cool Wagon Lol!
Step 10: Time to Transfer Your Drawing From That Napkin !
Step 11: Cut Out Your Shape !
Step 12: King Pins Installed Now Hang Your Cut Outs on the King Pins and Screw Them Down.
Step 13: Front and Back Walls Are Hung
Step 14: Side Frame Is 2x2s 16s on Center.
Step 15: Dont Forget to Cut These Notches
Step 16: Fit Roof Stringers I Used 10 Footers
Step 17: Add Insulation to Side Walls
Step 18: Cut Out Doors and Windows !
Step 19: Fasten Roof Stringers
Step 20: Used Pneumatic Stapler and Glue to Add 1/4 Ply Walls in and Out.
Step 21: The Ceiling Pieces Are Next ! We Used 1 Inch Wood Screws for This Bit.
Step 22: Cut and Install More Insulation in Between Stringers and Taped With Heavy Duty Foil Tape
Step 23: Time to Add the Bows (1/4 Inch Lath Boards)
Step 24: Lay Poly Propylene Tarp and Install Lath Strips Front ,back and Sides . Trim Off Excess !
Step 25: Stain and Varnish (or Paint) Your Favorite Color !
Step 26: Time to Build Window Frames and Door Frame .
Step 27: Trim Over All Your Seems and Around Door and Windows
Step 28: Add Window and Door Stops .
Step 29: 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.
Step 30: Finish Doors and Windows. Cut and Mortise for Hardware .
Step 31: Time to Take It All Back Down Add Window Stops, Varnish ,dry Fit Glass. (glass Was From Seattle Stained Glass)
Step 32: Install Glass for the Last Time.
Step 33: Install Door Windows and Hardware !!
Step 34: Install Deck !! Exterior Is Done !!!
Step 35: Install Bed Platform and Benches I Also Put Some 110 Outlets.
Step 36: Install Flooring
Step 37: Install Trim Over All Seems !
Step 38: Trim Trim Trim Trim ...trim. Add Curtains and a Bed !
Step 39: Finishing Touches
Step 40: ENJOY YOUR WAGONS !!
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