Countertops

[planovet]

I think if anyone is worried about hygiene at that level, camping probably isn't the thing to do. You'd probably catch something out of the campground shower/bath room a lot quicker than you would on your own countertop.

I'll second that...

BTW, nice countertops Dan, Doug and Barb!

[Joseph]

I used the same 1/2" birch plywood that I used on the rest of my galley.




Joseph

[oside trailer]

dougie doug! what do you know? share your pearls of wisdom.

where did you get the stainless? how much did it run you? did you slice open a finger installing it?

[BrianK]

A few possibilities: A sheet metal fabricator may be able to offer some options... zinc, galvanized sheet metal, stainless (scraps or smaller sections?). You would need a "rim" of sorts on your countertop, then drop in a piece of tempered masonite 1/8 or 1/4 inch thickness leave it loose or just put a screw in each corner; if it gets messed up from cutting or cycle parts flip it or replace it (the "rim" keeps it in place if it's not fixed and it lays pretty flat on its own. Edge-grain t&g bamboo flooring. If you can locate a source for it in your vicinity- the stuff those new plastic cutting boards are made of. The stuff cuts and shapes beautifully, comes in different thicknesses and cutting and cleaning wouldn't be a problem...don't know about heat. Sorry, I don't know what it's called.
By the way, this is my first reply on this forum. I've been viewing for several months and decided it was time to get in. I appreciate everyone's input, insights and generosity on this forum. And thanks for helping to keep me off the streets at night.

[doug hodder]

I can't exactly recall, could maybe dig up a receipt, but it was like 90$ for 15" x 4'6" with a 90 degree bend on it, also got a piece to do the top under the stove and the piece for the rear on the floor bent to a 120 degree angle. I went to a sheetmetal place that caters to the restaurant industry, I also told them that I'd take it scratched up since I was going to do my own scuff on it prior to install. I think it's like .040. Doug

[looped]

If you live anywhere near an Ikea store, it's hard to be their butcher block tops. By the way, they're also good as work table tops in the shop.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10057760

we have one over here and in their scratch and dent area there are always bukus of counter tops of various styles. the markdown makes em worth it too

[Ivar the Red]

Many lumber yards have ready made counter tops in stock, just find the one close to your size and trim it up. Might even find a dent and ding there too.

[Classic Finn]

Here are a few photos of my countertop..

The wood is Mahogany. Ohh have to mention the sink trim ring is from Texas. Mady by TonyJ.





Classic Finn

[donmaloney]

The Habitat for Humanity store over here has some different counter tops to choose from for good prices. Including Granite and Marble...too heavy?

Don

[john]

The Habitat for Humanity store over here has some different counter tops to choose from for good prices. Including Granite and Marble...too heavy? Laughing

Don

Sounds like a low tech attractive solution to a heavy tongue. Yea... rationalize it.