Is diluting TB recommended? With many glues this can seriously weaken the result. from Titebond: "Most of our water-based wood glues can be thinned with water up to 5% by weight or by volume. Adding more than 5% water to our glues will decrease the bond strength. " This needs to be taken into account. Maybe the thinning is more economical, and if it allows more penetrative bonding with the earth may, the it may be important. This method may well work for you, in your situation, but you are breaking a lot of established rules here. Using these for a boat may not work. May not work and boats?
@MrStebo91116 күн бұрын
That's a great point and should be taken note of when you're building your own squaredrop trailer! For me it's as strong as the day I applied it and would not change anything. Whenever you are trying something new you should always weigh the pro's and con's and certainly do test to see if it's really what you want to proceed with.
@JustMeBlindFreddy16 күн бұрын
I have to say that when people are going to look at building boats this way, sitting in the sun is not really a way to judge a building method. Driving around on crappy highways is a good start for checking vibrational resistance. But genuine stress testing is the only way to check the strength of any method. Not saying your ideas are wrong.
@scotthannam643519 күн бұрын
Hi I’m in the UK. What paints are used specifically
@MrStebo91118 күн бұрын
I used a Kills as a primer and 2 coats of Latex paint. It's a home depot brand of latex paint. It's specifically made for "exterior". Hope that helps.
@scotthannam643512 күн бұрын
Sort of I’m in the UK - any brands so I can do like for like? Thanks in advance
@MrStebo9119 күн бұрын
@@scotthannam6435 Any outdoor latex paint and primer.
@sparkiekosten5902Ай бұрын
How is the pmf holding up after this year?
@chumboss501Ай бұрын
It's amazing how well it's done! Still is like brand new!
@sparkiekosten5902Ай бұрын
@@chumboss501 Thanks for the reply!
@MrStebo911Ай бұрын
@@sparkiekosten5902 Sorry I was logged into my work youtube when I replied!:)
@michaelburbank2276Ай бұрын
Elastomeric over nylon roofing fabric
@alphagrendel3 ай бұрын
How is the PMF with the landscape fabric holding up? I just bought some to try before I found your video.
@MrStebo9113 ай бұрын
Holding up amazingly well! I did a test project with it and put it out in the Florida weather 6mos ago and it still looks brand new! Go for it!:)
@gregbrown17793 ай бұрын
In the old days 50ish years I had an old boat that had decks made of pmf but they used several coats of enamel paint on canvas seemed to work quite well.
@MrStebo9113 ай бұрын
Nice! I've been so pleased the way mine turned out! Would use my method on anything that was wood and in the weather! LOL
@LetsGoExplore3 ай бұрын
It looks good. My only concern is if the titebond is adhering to the PP, or is it just filling the crevices and creating a mechanical lock? The reason dropcloth is used is because titebond works with natural fibers and fabrics and does not stick to synthetics afik. The bond between wood and natural cloth is stronger than the components themselves.
@chumboss5013 ай бұрын
All I know is it worked out amazingly! I've had a test piece out in the Florida weather for about 5 mos solid and I kid you not it still looks like the day I made it! And trust me, Florida weather wants to kill everything! haha Good luck with your build!
@JustMeBlindFreddy16 күн бұрын
@LetsGoExplore This is an important comment. The bond between polyester resin and glass is physical. Epoxy is more proper adhesive (of the right glass fabric). But a lot of work is done to get polyester resin to adhere to glass cloth, even though in the end fibreglass using polyester resin is a mechanical adhesion and has worked well. Does the titebond actually penetrate the earth mat? If so then AFAICS it's as good as fibreglass. Then maybe it's not too bad anyway. There is the final weakness issue. The skin itself can be as strong or as weak as whatever. But the final chain link is the bonding of the weave to the polystyrene foam.....and yet even at this best, the best adhesion will tear the foam under max force.
@oper8274 ай бұрын
Let us know how your version of PMF holds against the weather, please. I am thinking about it for my next tiny trailer build, maybe it is a good idea to make some samples and leave it outside for several months... Thanks again!
@MrStebo9114 ай бұрын
Hey:) I did create a test piece that has been in the weather now for about 5+ months! Happy to report it still looks brand new! Amazing actually! Far better than I could have ever expected! Here's the video to that build. Enjoy! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oJ2Vqt2jzNK-nY0.html
@oper8274 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your original design ideas! Subscribed :)
@MrStebo9114 ай бұрын
Your welcome!:)
@robmarcin53274 ай бұрын
Excellent idea. Designing a pop up camper and I was not looking forward to applying poor man's fiberglass. I will be using your method, thanks for sharing.
@MrStebo9114 ай бұрын
Thank you! Good luck on your build! If you have any questions along the way just ask.:)
@robmarcin53274 ай бұрын
@@MrStebo911 Thanks, I will.
@spacecaptain91884 ай бұрын
It is canvas. Ask any seamstress how to prevent fraying. There are tons of ways. Also, it doesn't have to be canvas. You could probably use a lot of different types of materials! And not just cloth! How about topping that wood glue with a layer of sawdust? How about using a paper layer, or a metal screen layer, or a tarp layer?
@MrStebo9114 ай бұрын
All great points! :) I am totally pleased with the outcome of my technique!
@na-fv7cl4 ай бұрын
Metal.
@jonathanwhite90514 ай бұрын
How is this holding up?
@MrStebo9114 ай бұрын
Amazingly! I will be making another video of a test that I did and has been out in the weather for about 6mos now and it still looks like brand new! Very Very happy with the results!
@sigmalawpenske5 ай бұрын
I was lured in. What did I just watch?
@MrStebo9114 ай бұрын
My take on "Poor Man's Fiberglass" applied to my new Square drop trailer:)
@unsafe_at_any_speed5 ай бұрын
It's probably ok over a wood structure like yours but I tried it on foam and the material isn't near as strong as canvas.
@MrStebo9115 ай бұрын
makes since, I could see how it wouldn't hold as well.
@johnwerner71945 ай бұрын
Great video. Are you guys near brooksville fl?
@MrStebo9115 ай бұрын
yes! Springhill
@f8-4-4n-fighter85 ай бұрын
That kitchen idea is incredible one of my favorites definitely.
@MrStebo9115 ай бұрын
Thanks!:)
@chrisridethatbloodything20445 ай бұрын
Kennt jemand die deutsche Bezeichnung für dieses Gewebe? Was ist das und wo kann man es kaufen?
@MrStebo9115 ай бұрын
Sorry don't understand German
@chrisridethatbloodything20445 ай бұрын
@@MrStebo911 I'm looking for the german name of this fabric cause I'm planning to built a light wheigt bycicle trailor :-) What for is this fabric normally being used? It looked so much better than the canvas.
@MrStebo9115 ай бұрын
Would be more than glad to help you out with that!:) In the USA it's called "Landscrape fabric" It is use for ground cover to stop weeds. Let me know if this helps. Just google: landscrape fabric @@chrisridethatbloodything2044
@chrisridethatbloodything20445 ай бұрын
@@MrStebo911 Thanks for your help! I found the german name. Here it is called "Gartenvlies" or "Unkrautvlies" It is available in 50, 80, 100, 120 g/m2 I think I will try the lightest and thinnest one. It is quite cheap with under 20 Euro / 25m2.
@MrStebo9115 ай бұрын
That's great! Yes you'll be very happy with it!
@hedge77436 ай бұрын
That made me happy watching you fish with your son, Capt. You're a good Daddy. God Bless!
@MrStebo9116 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! He loves his fishing!:)
@liveandbreatheeasy6 ай бұрын
Like what you are doing. The PFM video was interesting. How is it holding up? What I am interested in in this video is where did ou get those hinges and what would they be called?
@MrStebo9116 ай бұрын
It is called "lift off hinges" I got them off of amazon. As far as the PMF it is holding up amazingly well! So glad I went with it!
@davidmorgan28156 ай бұрын
Roll on a thin coat of the butter in sections and add fabric, then apply more butter on the fabric,let that coat dry and apply another heavier coat of butter? Was the base coat of paint the sealer or was the last coat of glue the sealer before painting?
@MrStebo9116 ай бұрын
Since the glue "butter" is waterproof that is the sealer! And I must say after making a little test project just to see how it would hold up in Florida's harsh weather after 6mos. outside fulltime it still looks brand new! I'm going to do a follow up video and highlight it to show how well it really works!
@davidmorgan28156 ай бұрын
@MrStebo911 Thank you. I appreciate the videos
@amykuhns79826 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ Love this so much!! Go Justy!
@MrStebo9116 ай бұрын
He did great! Be sure to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE! HAHA
@peterloader9747 ай бұрын
The roof looks too flat. Sloping it a bit in one direction will help drainage.
@MrStebo9117 ай бұрын
I use the trailer jack for that. Haven't had any issues with it but thanks for your input.:)
@LLDWITHJ7 ай бұрын
Great video! Lot's of great fishing to be had in Panama City
@MrStebo9117 ай бұрын
Indeed! lol :)
@amyellendriggers7 ай бұрын
I was waiting for a clip during the Chili’s dinner!
@MrStebo9117 ай бұрын
No more getting kicked out of restaurant's for me! haha I told you I'm a new man and good patron! haha
@Lorelly57 ай бұрын
The absolute best camping rig ever made -🥇🥇🥇🏆 Thx for all your hard work so many implemented improvements over any other rig or camping unit out there -totally love it ❤
@MrStebo9117 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Lorelly57 ай бұрын
So awesome -very impressed that you found a new material to work with -looks awesome-love the black too could rhinohide or raptorliner truck bed coating for a better durable finish-but I like black that’s just me awesome job 🎉
@MrStebo9117 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@ystein69008 ай бұрын
How long does it take for the glue to gas off and dry smell-wise and also how long to wait bwfore painting? And what about the paint? How long untill i can tske it out in the cold?Im thunking to do it in a garage during winter and wonder about
@MrStebo9118 ай бұрын
I applied it one morning and 24 hrs. later painted it!:) Not much of a smell at all. I did it in my garage. After you get it painted and the paint completely dries you can take it out no problems. I used a high quality latex paint, 3 coats.
@ystein69008 ай бұрын
Really good idea! 3 water : 1 tb2?
@MrStebo9118 ай бұрын
3 parts glue, 1 part water
@odoliveira85939 ай бұрын
really nice set-up, I have a question, is your air conditioning powered by a 12 volt battery?
@MrStebo9119 ай бұрын
Thanks, it's a standard household unit. 110V
@campycamperton66799 ай бұрын
I’m probably gonna use this for my camper build. Hopefully in a few months, I’ll be to that point. How well has the landscape cloth been holding up so far???
@MrStebo9119 ай бұрын
Great question! I also used it on a building that's on my layout for my garden railroad! It's been out in the weather now for 3 straight months and to be honest it's held up great! It still looks like I just put it on yesterday! So so so happy I went with it on my project build for the camper! Good luck on yours!:)
@MrStebo9118 ай бұрын
It's held up amazingly!
@campycamperton66798 ай бұрын
@@MrStebo911 nice. Check out my camper build progress and this one in particular has some interesting glue test results … kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLplptGFyKqnZIU.htmlsi=xKYQeuajJ3Img9kr
@mattlane35949 ай бұрын
How much cheaper is this than drop cloth?
@MrStebo9119 ай бұрын
I paid $8 US for the landscape fabric. The same amount of canvas would have cost me more than $40 US. Not only that but the landscape fabric was 100 times easier to apply and it is solid as a rock! I've had some outside in the Florida weather that I made a little building out of for the last 3 mos. and it still look new! So happy I tried it!
@Dr.JulieJames10 ай бұрын
Driving fast runs in the James Gang..
@MrStebo91110 ай бұрын
Yes it does! haha
@mattski197910 ай бұрын
You have no idea. I'm going to do the F out of this.
@mattski197910 ай бұрын
And your accent's outstanding.
@MrStebo91110 ай бұрын
I do! haha I use this method on everything outdoors now!
@LaughingLife-5411 ай бұрын
Amazing job. I am about to start my own adventure in building and I feel like I have learned a lot from watching your videos.
@MrStebo91111 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! Let me know if you have any questions about your build. If I can help in any way! It's very rewarding process!:)
@brianhargiss957511 ай бұрын
I’ve been planning and watching build videos for a year. How have I never come across your videos before? Any way, glad I did! I’ll be binge watching the series!
@MrStebo91111 ай бұрын
I wish I could tell you why! ha! It's youtubes algorithm! The only way it helps to get my video's to more audiences is to Like, Share, Subscribe and watch them to the end. I truly hope you do take on your dream of building one! It was quite an experience (in a great way) and would do it again in a min! Thanks for your support! I'm always making video's so stay turned! Thanks again!
@Ohsage111111 ай бұрын
Very cool. Thank so much for sharing! I am so intrigued. Lookin forward to follow ups as you use it. Durability over time & exposure to elements? Thanks again!
@MrStebo91111 ай бұрын
Thanks! I plan on taking it out once the weather cools some here in Florida! haha:)
@steadmanuhlich673411 ай бұрын
That’s an impressive DIY project trailer! Well done! Your video is also good, as each feature (especially that pantry that swings open) was nicely shown and all together impressive. Outstanding!
@MrStebo91111 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I wanted to try to create something truly unique!
@davidhefner566811 ай бұрын
I see wrinkes. Just wondering if auto filler would work to feather the seams. The red kind that comes in a tube.
@MrStebo91111 ай бұрын
There were a few little ones, due to me never had doing this before I now know to take a little more time to smooth everything out before it sets. Newbie mistake:)
@preppernaut409411 ай бұрын
Do you think this would work for a small shed roof? Nice video, great idea!
@MrStebo91111 ай бұрын
I honestly don't know... But with that said, I think if you applied 3 or 4 coats and a good quality roof cover paint it would work. I'm using this method on all my outdoor structures and seems to be holding up just fine.
@olelauridsen66611 ай бұрын
Looks awefull
@MrStebo91111 ай бұрын
No worries:)
@McDowallManor11 ай бұрын
That is one heck of a layout mate! I'm very impressed.
@MrStebo91111 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! It's how I spent my time during covd... lol
@alaine5083 Жыл бұрын
I used to make cloth doll sculptures with the same mix I also added wallpaper glue and my dolls were so light and solid I made them more than 20 yrs ago and they are still surviving
@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын
Wow! I've never heard of someone doing that! That's awesome! Do you have pictures of them you could share?
@McDowallManor Жыл бұрын
Love it! Very kewl train set up mate. The knub of the issue seems to be the fabric you choose to use. I tested a knitted geofabric which worked great eventually but soaked up way to much glue and paint. A loose weave natural hessian is working very well for me. I've even read about people using old bed sheets. There are just so many potential uses for PMF.
@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I totally agree! People use canvas, bed sheets all kinds of material but for me the landscrape fabric has been the ticket! It stays waterproofed and sturdy! I'm testing it again to make buildings for my layout using cardboard boxes! haha I'll post that video soon:)
@rafterL78 Жыл бұрын
Probably the coolest build I've seen. I got several good ideas from you and confirmation on some thoughts I've had, too. You inspire me. Once I finish out the LQ of my horse trailer I plan to start one of these.
@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words! Good luck on your project! Would love to see how it turns out!
@markstack2309 Жыл бұрын
Great job
@MrStebo911 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@leethebee1560 Жыл бұрын
Lookin good. Thanks for the tips. I was thinking of using mastic the roof sealer stuff. ❤❤❤🎉
@MrStebo91111 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jimbailey7997 Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@DaLarryShow Жыл бұрын
That is AWESOME!!! I have thought about doing one of these but I think you just kicked me over the edge!