A view inside the vardo. Put together from three shots. It is so small, its hard to get a perspective through the lens. Enjoy. Also, more photos can found on the Vardo Page including a stove fitting and other fun stuff.
Tag: woodworking
A New Horse
Here is a couple of photos of the new horse. It is made up of mostly recycled and scrap wood. If I am lucky enough to find time from work, I intend to put it to work on some bow staves and spoons later this fall.
The horse is made of pine and fir dimensional lumber. The working portions are red oak, white oak, hickory, and popular. The large bolts are salvaged from an old Ford spare tire holder.
Another Modern Wagon
Another take on the modern Gypsy Wagon. I suspect it is very heavy but looks to be very large and accommodating as well. Lots of decorative details.
http://www.wanderingbookartists.blogspot.com/
They are also fine craftsmen and artists. Check out their site.
A Few More Photos
I’ve added a couple more photos of the vardo as it came together for our summer vacation to the sea.
Still many things to do but it was also a great learning opportunity to understand the final arrangements of the interior space and how it is used.
Vardo Table
Third try is the best. After trying two other solutions for the table front, this is what I decided upon. Oak with a simple brass sash pull. Not very exciting I know, but still an important detail.
The two visible screw heads will be plugged to hide them better. I just haven’t made it that far yet.
There are more small fixes and additions that have been made, just waiting to be posted here.
Steps
Oak treads, 8″ rise. Nothing fancy but very functional.
Oak Floor
After much debate and pricing, I decided to go with a simple oak floor. I picked up random width, three-side planed Appalachian oak for $3.50/board foot and started installing it after work. It is screwed to the sub floor. The screws are countersunk and pegged over with oak cut from the same stock. This makes for a smoother look and less places for dirt to accumulate. Pictures should be up this weekend. This adds a fair chunk of weight but with all the savings elsewhere, it seems worth it.
Some Vardo and Sheepherder Links
After several requests for information, here is a short list of inspirational sites found on the web.
Romany Style
Tinker’s Wagon pictures from friends & fun photos on webshots
Two New Gypsy Waggons pictures from horses photos on webshots
Gypsy Caravans from The Gypsy Caravan Company
Ingham and Fallon – Caravan Restoration and painting
French Style
RouléRêve : vente et fabrication de roulottes artisanales en bois
Roulotte de cirque, roulottes à vendre, plan de roulotte gitane
roulottes-de-flandre.site.voila.fr
Graine de Roulotte: Artisan créateur et restaurateur de Roulottes
les Verdines, Roulottes Gitanes en Provence – Jeanne Bayol – Saint Remy de Provence
Acheter une roulotte Réalisation de roulotte en bois, vente et location de roulotte pour vos vacances.
Sheep Herder Wagons
Custom Sheepwagons and Chuckwagons from Livingston, Montana
Custom built, Restored Sheepwagons, Sheep herder camps
sheepwagons,woolywagons,campwagons
Housetruck: Housetruck [Polymecca]
Ranch Willow Wagons – Sheepwagons and custom wagon design and restoration
Interesting mix of Traveler vehicles
Traveller Vehicles – Trucks, Buses and Wagons :: Traveller Homes
Preindustrial Craftsmanship 