Day 5-6: Copying the Profile and Framing the Walls

Today we wanted to get a final profile cut and use the template to get the interior walls. After cutting out the profile we had to use the router to create three more identical pieces. One for the other exterior wall and two for the interior walls inside of the framing that will be exposed inside of the teardrop. We got a nicer flush trim bit from Home Depot for about $20. 

About 30 seconds after this photo was taken, the router slipped and gouged the profile. We didn't panic (okay, maybe I panicked for about 30 seconds) but decided that we would use that as the interior wall under the roofing spars so it should be covered. Also, for the one on the outside, it should be covered by aluminium trim. Not an ideal situation, but not the end of the world. We stopped after this as to not get frustrated.

You can sort of see the gouge here. The camera didn't focus well on it. 

Time spent Day 5: 1 hour
Total project hours: 22 hours

The following day-
We had to decide if we wanted to attach the exterior walls and build outside in or build the framing and then erect the walls. We decided with our router issues we've been having, that it would be easier to route the framing flush if we were to build the framing flat. We got 6, 1"x2"x96" boards for the framing and made a rough outline of the profile.

The 8 foot framing board on the bottom sits a hair under 2 inches up as when we mount it, the frame will sit on the floor and the exterior wall will be poly glued to the side of the frame and screwed in. (I'll post a picture of this when we get to it.)
The process of measuring and cutting boards for the frame is a super menial task and quite boring and repetitive. We needed more clamps than we we had so really glad I own an Olympic weightlifting set!

Time spent Day 6: 2 hours
Total project hours: 24 hours