Well, I'm moved into Montana now and have had some time to work on the TH finally. The weather has been not so nice, quite rainy, but it has finally relented. So, I got the walls framed out and let me tell you...figuring out angles without advanced geometry or some other type of math is hard. The good news is once you get one end wall done, you can basically copy it for the next one. 
Here's a piece of advice, make sure when framing side walls that the top and bottom are the same length. What I mean is, since you have to split the bottom of the wall frame to accomodate the wheel wells, it is imperative that you ensure it is the same lenght of as the header of the wall before you put the studs in otherwise you will need to start all over fresh. Measure twice cut once.
Up next...roof joists. I have already begun experimenting on cutting the birdsmouths out of joists but that is not as easy as it sounds, I'm sure there is a tool I need or something. Also I have begun putting up some wall sheathing. But that's all in the next edition.
Gosh--It's been over a month since your last post. (But that's ok. I only found you a few days ago.) How is it coming?
ReplyDeletehard to get a great look at it, but all the work seems to be high quality. Cheers to taking the time to do it right. Keep pushing doggy
ReplyDeletewhere in montana are you? i'm in montana and would love to come see the work in person.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to build the same tiny house. Happy to follow your progress!
ReplyDeleteI plan to start the exact same design in a few months. I just found your blog and would love an update. Blessings!!
ReplyDeleteAh well, it's been a year with no updates. I guess this is a dead project. You got off to such a great start, I'm guessing you became a victim of local building codes.
ReplyDeleteDo you think you could make one last post to let us know what happened? Good luck with any future projects.
I'm really curious what happened with this project. Did you continue building but stop blogging about it? I'm planning on using the same 8x16 free plan when I build my tiny house in a few months, and I would love an update. Hope all is well!
ReplyDeleteI as well wonder what happened to this build. I hope all is well with you and this message finds you in good health and spirits.
ReplyDeleteStill hoping you give us an update.
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