New joists installed and new biscuit-joined floor cut from the template I'd made earlier. I was pleasantly surprised that the new floor was as stiff as it was with nothing but butt-joint biscuits holding it together- the temporary braces I'd planned on installing turned out to be completely unnecessary. I'd originally planned on installing the floor as one big biscuited piece, but out of concern for the muscleworthiness of my help I decided to join the last 24" piece in place on the trailer frame, since it can slide straight in from the back. Test fit for new floor. I assumed I'd have some trimming to do, but it fit perfectly the first time. New floor back out and on the work platform, Marmoleum relaxing overnight prior to trimming. Cutting this with shears outside the trailer is a breeze compared to trying to trim it in place. Pattern is #3423 Painter's Palette, pretty wild period pattern which should be a champ for hiding camp d
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