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Post by nccamper on Nov 3, 2021 13:59:58 GMT -8
My 1957 Shasta is a total rebulid. As a matter of pride I try to keep as much of the vintage camper as possible. In this case, that's not much. So do I save the cabinet (if possible) knowing they will be older, darker wood and "antiqued"?
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Post by kathleenc on Nov 3, 2021 16:21:29 GMT -8
If all the cabinets are salvageable, seems like it would be ok for them to be different. But it's probably a personal matter of what is important to you. I just normally don't throw away anything that is still useful.
What's your flooring going to look like?
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Post by shastatom on Nov 3, 2021 16:28:59 GMT -8
I reskinned my cabinets but kept the front frame and inside framing. The plywood was just to broken.
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Post by nccamper on Nov 3, 2021 18:57:41 GMT -8
I reskinned my cabinets but kept the front frame and inside framing. The plywood was just to broken. Was the wood very dark when you put shellac on it? Recreating the rounded corners out of solid wood would be difficult. |
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Post by nccamper on Nov 3, 2021 19:00:47 GMT -8
What's your flooring going to look like? Design or condition? The condition was rotted as expected. |
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Post by vikx on Nov 3, 2021 20:00:01 GMT -8
I think you can save the cabinets but they look discolored? Or is that just dirt? You can also bleach darkened spots with Deck Wash. Paint on, wait to see how it's working, paint some more... I usually sand a little bit first.
My vote is save the cabinets.
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Post by Hamlet on Nov 4, 2021 8:20:37 GMT -8
I vote with vikx. Some of Hamlet”s cabinets were ok, some were a mess, and the kitchen uppers were missing. The colors are a little different, but it’s not really noticeable, especially since all the birch on the walls and ceiling had to be replaced. We did the rebuild in 2009, and after a dozen years, the color difference is even less noticeable. If anyone were to ask, I’d just say, “It’s a feature.”
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Post by kathleenc on Nov 4, 2021 11:05:17 GMT -8
Did your upper cabinet to the left of/over the sink have a cutout for a water tank spigot?
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Post by nccamper on Nov 4, 2021 11:44:45 GMT -8
Did your upper cabinet to the left of/over the sink have a cutout for a water tank spigot? Yes, in the door. I saved the tank as a reference. I like the idea behind it. |
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Post by idaho211 on Nov 4, 2021 17:18:39 GMT -8
I would say save.
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Post by shastatom on Nov 4, 2021 17:22:02 GMT -8
I reskinned my cabinets but kept the front frame and inside framing. The plywood was just to broken. Was the wood very dark when you put shellac on it? Recreating the rounded corners out of solid wood would be difficult. I had to use new plywood birch on the sides and i sanded the framing and door. It came together pretty well. |
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Post by turbodaddy on Nov 4, 2021 17:30:43 GMT -8
Before making any final decision, I'd try rubbing all of the woodwork down with denatured alcohol..over and over again. It is almost always shellac. Sometimes this removes dirt and grime, and the old shellac kind of melts into a slurry that you can spread around, ending up with a pretty nice result. Then, you can apply a couple of fresh coats of clear shellac over it to freshen it up. If it doesn't work, all you've lost is a few $ worth of solvent and some time.
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Post by nccamper on Nov 4, 2021 17:59:33 GMT -8
Before making any final decision, I'd try rubbing all of the woodwork down with denatured alcohol..over and over again. It is almost always shellac. The sides have some water damage just as Tom described. But I hear you, it’s always worth trying if the finish isn’t damaged. |
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Post by lovnvintage on Jun 24, 2022 7:51:31 GMT -8
Finally found time to check in and see how things are going with your work on it. Done much?
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Post by kathleenc on Apr 14, 2023 15:17:51 GMT -8
Know it's been a while - did you finish the project?
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