Movin’ on the Overlander in the past couple weeks. So far the rear bench is complete except for the finger holes in the top for storage access. The cabinet/ shelf over the right side wheel well is almost completed and the cabinet/shelf over the left side wheel well is under construction. George has been amazing with his diligence in moving forward in spite of my not always knowing what was next. My plan is to have at least 3-4 places where kids can sit at a desk space to either do bee projects or use the computer to examine the bees with the built-in scanner. I’d also like that counter space to be used to graft queens, look for nosema under a microscope, and a place for me to do data entry since the trailer will eventually be located in one of my three the apiaries. I am currently wrestling with what to use as a countertop. I really want those two tops to make a stand-out statement about the project but also be functional and can clean and sanitize easily. I also like the idea of a material that might imply science or have a medical context. I own some pretty fabulous stainless steel medical tables that came out of one of my mother’s veterinary practices when they closed that would work great. However, I am torn by cutting off the legs. They would need a couple slight mods to fit perfectly. right now the countertops are on hold while I continue my search. Like I said not only is George an incredible craftsman he is so flexible in how he works, I am truly blessed to have him on board. I love how he cleans up every night when he is through and places all his tools in a neat and organized system. I aspire to be more like him when it comes to my tools, basically my tools are all over the place. I can never find them when I need them. I'm frustrated most times I have to do any FYI projects around here because I’m often using the wrong tool for the job and jack things up worse than when I get started.
The shelving below the countertops will hold four 2x2 foot metal boxes on one side and six 1x1 foot stainless boxes on the other. We are going to make custom metal brackets that will hold the boxes in place while the trailer is in route. Last Friday I bought a wonderful retro cooler that George will build into the cabinet, it will also be held into place with metal brackets. One thing for certain is we’ll need a place to keep our drinks cold while we are working, and you can’t spell beer without bees. The other thing I am a little preoccupied with is the wall covering. I’m not sure whether I will paint exclusively or have a combination of other materials too. I was thinking it might be interesting to incorporate cork board that I could just post pictures, notes, and other forms of ephemera directly on the walls and partially up the roof.
This weekend my friend Kelly Granelli’s son Zach helped me paint the primer coat, so now most of the interior, except for the areas that need to be cut in, is pearly white. A couple other problems I’m contending with in the trailer is it is still leaking under the rear vent. This was a little distressing because it hasn’t been leaking to date then with the last storm decides to leak on my new oak floor.
On the campers behalf it has been dumping here and perhaps like a full bladder it was holding for as long as possible, I dunno... The other thing that has started happening is the trailer must have an electrical short in it somewhere, if you try and open the door with bare feet it shocks the shit out of you. It would be a great anti-theft device for those barefoot robbers who might try and break into the trailer. However, not so grand for me when I run out to lock up the trailer in my boxers when it’s raining. Yeah – yeah, like you never make a mad dash to get something out of the car or pick–up the paper in your boxers hoping your neibs don’t catch an eye full.
Right side wheel well cover and cabinet. Two steel boxes with lids will fit in each bay.
Nearly completed rear bench.
George Castle the Overlander cabinet king.
George's tools.
Davis playing with George's tools.
My Airstream < > George's truck.
George's gloves in the bed of his truck.
Cool - Cooler
So Jackson Pollock...
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TWO
THREE - 3 screws.
Zach rolling like that.
Zach's roller.
My brushes.
Added bonus, look what I found in this Warhol bag while painting...
Fix that short! Do you have some screws that may be pinching a wire? You could use an electrical tester on the screws to find the "hot" one....
Posted by: Marc | March 02, 2009 at 08:04 AM
How would a screw pinching a wire cause a short? Wouldn't that just completely kill the electricity?
-Cindy
Posted by: Find a Diet | November 20, 2009 at 06:38 AM