NorthernWoodsman
Adventurer/tinkerer
Where'd the photos go? I saw them earlier, but now...poof!...no more.
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NorthernWoodsman
Adventurer/tinkerer
hobietony
Explorer
All better now
Paredneck
Observer
looking good. Why not use a fastener with a little more visual appeal like a button head Allen screw? All the attention to detail is kinda lost on the Phillips head screws.
These security head bolts would look real nice and really ad to the visual appeal.
http://www.amazonsupply.com/stainle...48&filterBy.feature_two_browse-bin=2292862011
These security head bolts would look real nice and really ad to the visual appeal.
http://www.amazonsupply.com/stainle...48&filterBy.feature_two_browse-bin=2292862011
hobietony
Explorer
Interesting... I hadn't considered a button head like that, but I am not opposed. Self tapping was also important, but now that the holes are there, don't need the self-tapping function, would need to be a bigger shank, though, some of those holes are nearly stripped. Thanks for the suggestion.
hobietony
Explorer
More Laminate installed...
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Countertop installed, was going to use Corian, some shade of black to match the floor, but I had a sheet of Bamboo plywood that I picked up when I thought I might want to use that stuff on the walls instead of the laminate. I had the material, figured I'd see how this looked installed. I think I like the looks, we will see how the Plyboo holds up - I have a cutting board made out of the stuff, so that is a good sign
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And, by request, some pics of the inside of the Campa box
Pretty cheap silverware/etc, but the design is pretty clever
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Countertop installed, was going to use Corian, some shade of black to match the floor, but I had a sheet of Bamboo plywood that I picked up when I thought I might want to use that stuff on the walls instead of the laminate. I had the material, figured I'd see how this looked installed. I think I like the looks, we will see how the Plyboo holds up - I have a cutting board made out of the stuff, so that is a good sign
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And, by request, some pics of the inside of the Campa box
Pretty cheap silverware/etc, but the design is pretty clever
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Deleted member 1276
Guest
Excellent work! Really good motivation to get my interior going!
VanIsle_Greg
I think I need a bigger truck!
Looking good. Like the Bamboo idea too, lighter than the Corian as well.
hobietony
Explorer
Getting closer... It's all fiddily finish stuff now
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Finished the laminate, got most of the decorative panels installed, kitchen box installed for the last time (hopefully), closed up the HVAC areas.
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Sink in place, three coats of tung oil finish on the bamboo ply countertop.
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The covers for the aluminum main opening beams, at the original roofline, were especially fiddily - using scrap strips to build up a section/framework for stapling on the vinyl, each one is special in it's own way
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Covered and installed - Damn light hasn't fixed itself yet...
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Panels to cover the wiring chase
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Hinged lid countertop over the fridge area - Miter cut two scraps of the PlyBoo together to make up a piece big enough, this accesses the storage space below
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Glued some vinyl on the fan frame, kinda looks like it came that way
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Reinstalled the grab bar when I closed up the ceiling wiring
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I'll work on this the rest of the week, get the outlets made up, install the floor, bench, fridge. It will be done enough then to satisfy an insurance guy that I am substantially complete - Getting this thing insured will be the next big hassle, and pretty important to getting it ready for some travelling within a few weeks
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Finished the laminate, got most of the decorative panels installed, kitchen box installed for the last time (hopefully), closed up the HVAC areas.
-
Sink in place, three coats of tung oil finish on the bamboo ply countertop.
-
The covers for the aluminum main opening beams, at the original roofline, were especially fiddily - using scrap strips to build up a section/framework for stapling on the vinyl, each one is special in it's own way
-
Covered and installed - Damn light hasn't fixed itself yet...
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Panels to cover the wiring chase
-
Hinged lid countertop over the fridge area - Miter cut two scraps of the PlyBoo together to make up a piece big enough, this accesses the storage space below
-
Glued some vinyl on the fan frame, kinda looks like it came that way
-
Reinstalled the grab bar when I closed up the ceiling wiring
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I'll work on this the rest of the week, get the outlets made up, install the floor, bench, fridge. It will be done enough then to satisfy an insurance guy that I am substantially complete - Getting this thing insured will be the next big hassle, and pretty important to getting it ready for some travelling within a few weeks
gringorick
Adventurer
I like the idea of a flip top storage/counter top behind the passenger seat. My plan is to make that area a counter top with a cabinet under it. But maybe I will change to a flip top for storage of dog food and all the other puppy needs.
How did you secure the AC unit to the ceiling?
How did you secure the AC unit to the ceiling?
hobietony
Explorer
gringorick
Adventurer
Yeah, that will probably not fall down. Wish I could weld aluminum.
