Well here we go. I didn't post updates as I went so with it nearly done here's some pictures for you enjoyment.
I did go with stick build walls. I needed to go this route because I didn't know where all the framing needed to be. As you can see I added several cross pieces as needed.
I started out with a pile of rough cut lumber.
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I knew there was going to be alot of shavings. But this was nearly overwhelming. Lucky for me I have some chicken raising friends that took it all off my hands.
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After a little trial and error these were ready.
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It sure was nice seeing them on the unfinished floor. It gave me some inspiration.
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Another pile of lumber. I decided to use rustic birch for the cabinets.
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I got to buy a new tool!! This one is way better than my 20 year old crafstman!
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Man does it take pressure to bend 3ply birch plywood!
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I needed to add the cross framing for the doors. It's starting to take shape!
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Getting started on the galley
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Pushing down with straps and pushing up with sticks! The wood sure makes some noise when you bend it
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Interior cabinet frames are in!
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Galley pictures. I decided to use Maple for the countertop. The rest is Rustic Birch
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I dont like heavy traffic AT ALL! I managed to make a wrong turn coming home from Franks. We hit traffic at a good time. We only stopped dead once for about 15 min. I really dislike driving in Chicago.
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Siding installed. Talk about nervous....I did not want to make another trip to Michigan.
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No matter how many times I measured or how I measured it. I still cut the trim short. Finally I just cut a little off at a time, check and repeat.
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Fitting the door was challenging. I used piano hinges from my local hardware store.
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Because I built the walls using full 1/4" inside and outside plywood and 3/4" framing to make the offset T molding work I needed to keep the hatch clearance to the sidewalls at a minimum.
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It fits! I need to pull up in the center or is will bind against the walls.
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Upper cabinet doors done. I really like the look of rustic birch
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I planned on just leaving the drawers flat. My wife asked if I could do them in a raised panel version... even with pushsticks it's a little sketchy pushing the small panels through the router table. But I have my hand yet and they look nice.
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Mocked up side table. I sized it so it will ride on top of the countertop while we are traveling. I'll get the aluminum mounting bracket sometime before spring
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From the prior pictures you can see that I changed the layout. I was going to have 3 large drawers. After more thought I changed to 4 small drawers and one cooler drawer.
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As it would be my camp stove wouldn't work in a 22"deep drawer. I need to make a double slide drawer so I could pull it out far enough to hook up a LP bottle.
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This is how it sits now. After I didn't get it road ready for CICO I slowed down and took a few weekends off.
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Thanks
Steve