Instructions To Build Retro Awning

For each of my window awnings i used 1 1 4 pine board and 2 six foot long 1 2 boards.

Instructions to build retro awning.

Wooden awning can be constructed successfully by following basic measurement and carpentry tips. Add the mounting elbows shown in the last pic but do not glue these yet. The support system for window awnings above are 45. Cabanas are 350 00 including the structure and sunbrella canvas.

Sep 29 2012 tutorial to make your own awning for your trailer. Make a few pencil marks remove the canvas and prime and cement the frame. She might consider using your fabric and making one for you at a price. If you need to you can use your hands to pull the awning the rest of the way out.

The wood frame for the window awnings is made from inexpensive pine boards. Spray blaster dry lubricant on the welt for an easy glide through the c channel. When dry few minutes slide the canvas back over the frame. I used her instructions to make my first awning.

Fold the awning the rest of the way in preparation for shipping or storage. To find her just put the search words vintage trailer awning in on ebay and she should show up. Well i made another awning. For building a wooden awning in the patio you will need wood posts wood beams nuts screws washers bolts and covering sheets.

After you ve pulled it out slide the rafters up the awning arms and lock them. Make sure to tighten the knob on each arm to keep them in place. Sep 29 2012 tutorial to make your own awning for your trailer. These instructions aren t too.

Adjust the fittings to make sure the canvas is taut. I have to give credit to the gal who posted her instructions online. I had some requests to show the process so here it is in all it s glory. I don t make them for money sorry but i know there is a woman on ebay who makes old fashioned awnings to sell.

Now hook the black pull strap on the awning with your awning rod and pull the strap straight out. The frame won t show much so you really don t need to use fancy wood. Dry fit the frame and slide the canvas over the top. See more ideas about awning window awnings diy awning.

Add a matching awning for your teardrop and you re ready to go. Use a lint roller to remove any loose threads while folding the awning. The link is listed on the blogroll. Hammer the grommet maker to form the grommet into the awning.

Building an awning how to build a wooden awning. I chose to make my awnings cover just enough of the window to hide the blinds underneath. Trailer awning camper trailers shasta camper vintage caravans vintage travel trailers vintage campers diy awning camper awnings camper makeover.