The morning started with a trip to another cabinet maker. Some new ideas emerged and we have to review both proposals and come up with a winner. Pretty exciting! We've checked all of our measurements inside the van and so it's time to mark the pieces that need to be cut. We'll be using 1-5/8" B-line c-channels for the platform top and legs. The channel comes in 10' lengths and so we're taking it to a local steel shop to have it cut. This was another chance for team work. Using a tape measure, t-square and white paint pen we measured, marked and measured again. We'll end up with 5 channels for the top plus 4 legs. We also need to have 2 of the base plates trimmed slightly so that they can be up against the wheel wells. New stronger magnets arrived today so more measuring on tap for the am followed by a trip to the fabric stores for platform cover and curtain materials. 1"x 1/4" x 1/4" Bars/Blocks - Neodymium Rare Earth Magnet
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Took a break today to shop for fabric for our home away from home. Last week I worked on a cover for the front window shade and a magnetic cover for one of the metal doors. The case turned out great but the window covering needs some help--the magnets aren't strong enough and the fabric is blah. Today I took a trip to the fabric store to look for other options. We need vinyl to cover the bed frame & platform"
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