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Post by dstephens on Jul 10, 2015 5:09:26 GMT -8
Hi everyone,
Does anyone have any suggestions on what to use for the cabinet doors? Do you use birch? What thickness?
Thanks,
Dwayne
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Post by RinTin on Jul 10, 2015 5:42:14 GMT -8
Hi Dwayne,
Welcome to the forum. Usually the doors match the paneling and cabinets. I've seen doors that are 3/4" thick and doors that are 7/8". Are you building from scratch? Replacing or adding to existing? What type of hinges and catches are you using? Will you be painting or finishing?
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Post by vintagebruce on Jul 10, 2015 6:52:37 GMT -8
 to VTT. Rin Tin asks some good questions. I think there is no universal thickness/type of wood to be quoted. It would help if you can tell us what Make, Model and Year camper you have, and are you asking because you bought it gutted with no cabinetry to use as patterns. If you post some photos, chances are that one or more Members have a similar camper or have rebuilt a similar camper and you can get down to the real nitty-gritty of specifics for your particular camper in a dialogue with them. And obviously if you are doing cabinetry work with the intentions of painting the inside/the cabinets the conversation will go in a bit different direction than if you are going for a natural wood finish. Good Luck!
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Post by dstephens on Jul 10, 2015 8:45:42 GMT -8
I bought a 1968 Shasta. I think it's an Airflyte but not sure. It's about 18 feet long. I gutted it and I have the two kitchen cabinets to put in and then I can move to the doors. I've used 7/8th inch birch for all of the facing for the cabinetry. I'm guessing I should use 7/8th inch Birch for the doors? I have no idea about the hardware and I know that's a personal preference type thing but if you have any suggestions on hinges (what type), please let me know. Oh yeah, I'm leaving Monday from Cincinnati and driving it to Wyoming with the family.
Also, I plan to shellac it but I'm seeing different opinions on whether to cut it with something or not cut it?
Tell me how to post a pic and I will. I'm having issues figuring out which button does this.
Thanks for your input and help.
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Post by vintagebruce on Jul 10, 2015 17:20:36 GMT -8
There are sources for Shasta Airflyte cabinet hardware, pulls, hinges, catches and knobs. You might want to scan the parts for sale section and see if anyone is parting out an Airflyte. Also do a search for a 1968 Airflyte rebuild blog and take a look at the hardware. I have a 1959 Airflyte that was missing 65% of it's hardware and a 1961 Compact that was missing a couple of boomerang drawer and door pulls and two knobs. I managed to score enough hardware to meet all my replacement requirements from one source. Also check on ebay parts. Finally if any Member has extra hardware for this era Airflyte send dstephens a PM and see what might be worked out.
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Post by vikx on Jul 10, 2015 21:20:54 GMT -8
Welcome Dstephens!
We have a photo tutorial at the top of each board.
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Post by SusieQ on Jul 11, 2015 9:12:53 GMT -8
Also, I plan to shellac it but I'm seeing different opinions on whether to cut it with something or not cut it? Lots of discussion here about shellac. Search for the discussions. You can easily thin it with denatured alcohol. It's also very forgiving, you can wipe down with denatured alcohol if you have places that are uneven. My best advice is to do some experimenting on your own after you read about other individual's experiences. Temperature and humidity all play into how it goes on and dries so figure out what works for your temps and climate. |
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Post by dstephens on Jul 12, 2015 18:50:36 GMT -8
Thanks everyone for replying. I've been so busy getting ready for our trip to Wyoming. I'll report back in a couple of weeks.
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to VTT. Rin Tin asks some good questions. I think there is no universal thickness/type of wood to be quoted. It would help if you can tell us what Make, Model and Year camper you have, and are you asking because you bought it gutted with no cabinetry to use as patterns. If you post some photos, chances are that one or more Members have a similar camper or have rebuilt a similar camper and you can get down to the real nitty-gritty of specifics for your particular camper in a dialogue with them. And obviously if you are doing cabinetry work with the intentions of painting the inside/the cabinets the conversation will go in a bit different direction than if you are going for a natural wood finish. Good Luck!
