The Drawers The back panel is finished, the hardware is ordered; in the meantime my attention shifts to the drawer construction. Rails are installed and drawer panels put together. First a filler is glued-in at the back, to compensate for the frame height in the front. Wooden rails will support all… Continue reading Multi-Use Cabinet (5)
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Multi-Use Cabinet (4)
Back Panel After the plywood core, the cherry frame and the decorations, I now turn to the back panel of the cabinet. In its up-position, it covers and protects the drawers section, while in the down-position it functions as a side table when sitting outside the van, with the side doors of the cargo… Continue reading Multi-Use Cabinet (4)
Design Changes
Design changes inherently happen while building my projects and regularly result in an improved outcome. This time I have to settle for a diminished functionality. Building the multi-use cabinet at the side doors of the van has been progressing without much difficulties during the last few weeks. During the same period, I have been struggling… Continue reading Design Changes
Multi-Use Cabinet (3)
Fitting the cabinet in the van The RV’s cabinet overhangs the step-in area at the side doors. A simple box with a Cherry front will fill that in. The extension at the top of the will cover the end of the core bottom panel. As we are approaching glue-up, it’s time to check… Continue reading Multi-Use Cabinet (3)
Multi-Use Cabinet (2)
Now we have finished the decorative strips, the plywood core will be next. It will hold the drawers and sliding cooktop, while guiding electric and/or gas lines, hidden from view, to and through the floor of the van conversion. The space between the core and the sides also allows for the hinges of the folding… Continue reading Multi-Use Cabinet (2)
Multi-Use Cabinet (1)
Prepare Decorative Strips Its fan-like body is prone to breaking, which necessitates a dense wood. I chose hard maple, just because I had a piece laying around. The other van cabinets that I will be building in the next few months, will carry the same decoration, so to hurry things up, I’ll make them all… Continue reading Multi-Use Cabinet (1)
Multi-Use Cabinet Drawings
Drawings for the multi purpose cabinet at the side doors of the van are based on a general theme, as reflected in the adjoining image. Many of the features will be incorporated in all of the remaining cabinets and closets. The color theme is a reddish cherry with dark gray decorations. Some of the doors… Continue reading Multi-Use Cabinet Drawings
Decisions, decisions…
Having just finished the rear door cabinetry for the van conversion, I now have to decide which woodworking project to continue with. I would love to start with the kitchen and closet wall on the driver’s side, but feel that it is more practical to put some final designs on paper for a side door… Continue reading Decisions, decisions…
Additional Rear Door Cabinet
Additional storage space is highly appreciated in my camper, even as small as this little door cabinet. A RV has never enough! As with the other door, I’ll have to find some Cherry and do the assembly in my workshop. I follow the same procedure as the main cabinet that I just finished. I… Continue reading Additional Rear Door Cabinet
Rear Door Cabinetry
Creating the rear door cabinets is the next step in my van conversion. They will add extra storage space, of which every little bit counts in a RV. It involves mostly simple woodworking, so I’ll be heading back to my workshop. First the driver’s side rear door. The red line in the photo indicates the… Continue reading Rear Door Cabinetry