My Kitchen Box concept - Comments please.

Lynn

Expedition Leader
I thought the disposable propane tanks were supposed to be used at an angle? (i.e. that's why the inlet pipe is angled the way it usually is, so that if everything is sitting on a table the tank is angled correctly).
//snip//
EDIT: Or is it just that the tank shouldn't be inverted, so that you're always drawing gas, not liquid?

Must just be the inverted thing. Lots of one-burner stoves use the propane cylinder for a base, straight up-and-down. My Mr. Buddy uses the cylinders straight up-and-down...
 

gasman

Adventurer
Must just be the inverted thing. Lots of one-burner stoves use the propane cylinder for a base, straight up-and-down. My Mr. Buddy uses the cylinders straight up-and-down...

and lanterns... upright is good
 

JJBiggs

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Wanted to finish it with paint not the usual stain you see everywhere. Not sure why I picked blue...I just did. Looks sweet though. :wings:

I'll post up the final pics when it is all loaded up. In the meantime, another crappy phone shot.

Box2.jpg
 

JJBiggs

Supporting Sponsor | SEES
It's done. :victory:

Dry from paint and back together in one piece. Here are the final specs:

Width: 29.5" (closed)
Height: 21.5" (closed)
Depth: 14"
Total loaded weight: 67 lbs


Parts list:

Nails (1" brads, etc)
Stainless steel screws
Waterproof wood glue
Heavy duty 2" hinges (galvanized)
Heavy duty 4" hinges (galvanized)
Lid supports or 1/16" aircraft cable and accessories
Draw latches (x2)
5 sheets (2'x4') of 1/2" baltic birch ply (Home Depot)
1-2 sheets (2'x4') of 1/4" birch ply (Home Depot)
Stain or Paint


Notable bits:

1. In an 'oops' moment I mistakenly put the primary shelf divider on the wrong side and made a mirror image to the original design. (Whoops.:coffee:)
2. I deleted the lower shelf as the it really was not needed.
3. The support solution for the top lid was really simple. A 1/4" aluminum rod with each end bent at 90 degrees. The top end slots into the lid support while the bottom has a hole drilled into the side. Perfect.
4. I used 1/16" aircraft cable for the lower table lid supports. Simple, cheap, and works really well.

Overall, fun project. The finish is acceptable for me. Not perfect, but from 20' it looks stellar. :coffeedrink:

Thanks for the all the feedback during the process. If any of you are interested in a PDF of the plans, just shoot me a PM with your email. I'd be happy to send a copy to you.

Kbox1.jpg



Kbox2.jpg
 
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Corey

OverCamping Specialist
I like the design so well I showed it to a carpenter here at work yesterday.
He does work on the side, but he is to busy to build this for me.

He was guessing if I took the photos to a cabinet maker or shop, I could be close to $500 or more with labor.
 

JJBiggs

Supporting Sponsor | SEES
I like the design so well I showed it to a carpenter here at work yesterday.
He does work on the side, but he is to busy to build this for me.

He was guessing if I took the photos to a cabinet maker or shop, I could be close to $500 or more with labor.

Yep, not including materials that would be about correct.
 

Arctic Taco

Adventurer
Howdy,
I would be very interested in a pdf, I have been unable to catch the pictures as they are no longer available. Of course that could be said for many things. So if you should happen to still have that laying around I would really like to check it out.
Thanks
 

ottsville

Observer
Any chance you still have those PDF's around? I'd live one for some ideas as I can't see any pics and all links are gone.

Thanks
 

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