Gary
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Post by Gary on Sept 19, 2013 17:06:12 GMT -8
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Post by znorm on Sept 19, 2013 20:36:59 GMT -8
I like it. I have been wondering what to do with my extra laminate. I have seen drop-ins for the sink also. Maybe even the a cutting board. It looks so pretty you wouldn't what to cut on it as it would look bad after awhile. Great suggestion.
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Post by Gary on Sept 19, 2013 20:41:41 GMT -8
Hi John, or should I call you Porta? I got the wide edge banding at www.prohmi.com/. You have to have them cut it to 8' lengths for shipping. I like your idea about recessing the stove. Its edges actually rest on the countertop, so you'd have to build a little lip down a couple inches from the counter for the stove to sit on, but then you could make a hinged lid that's flush with the rest of the counter surface. That would really be cool! -Gary
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Post by Gary on Sept 19, 2013 20:45:59 GMT -8
Yeah, Znorm, I don't cut directly on the Formica, but I had enough room between the stove and the wheel well to sneak in a short, wide drawer right under the stove, perfect for cutting boards. Now I have a place to use the cutting board! Of course if you go with portajohn's cool idea of recessing the stove, you might have to forgo the drawer, if the stove is located over the wheel well like mine is. -Gary
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Post by shastabear on Sept 19, 2013 20:47:22 GMT -8
I dig that cover as well but my case I couldn't hinge the stove cover because I have the gas light behind it. I'm loving that floor too,that's pretty awesome as well. Randy
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Post by paigenmarc on Sept 20, 2013 13:41:29 GMT -8
Nice!
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Post by mobiltec on Sept 21, 2013 5:55:07 GMT -8
Howdy Gary... Hope you don't mind if I point out a little safety concern with your stove cover. The formica is very close to the burners and when you put a pot or pan on the burners the heat will expand out and reach the edge of the formica near the hinge. It will burn and a short wiff of the smoke can sear the inside of your sinuses and throat. I know this from personal experience and it aint fun. Two trips to the ER for me and a whole lotta drugs for two weeks. Then another week of recovering from the drugs.
I would get rid of the hinge and just have it on four of those little feet. Maybe a couple of spring hooks to hold it there while traveling.
Another thing you could do is install a strip of 4 or 5 inch tall stainless on the bottom from the hinge up to protect the formica from burning.
Looks great but I worry about stuff like that. Hope you don't mind the critique.
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Post by Gary on Sept 21, 2013 20:22:42 GMT -8
No, I don't mind at all, and I appreciate the warning. I'm really sorry that happened to you. I never thought about what you mentioned, but the hinges are attached to the raised oven vent so the Formica is a good 4" from the edge of the flame, but I think I'll add a little heat shield just to be sure. Thanks, and don't be shy about offering helpful advice or critique. The value of this forum is what we learn from the experiences of others! Gary
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Post by bigbill on Sept 22, 2013 5:10:57 GMT -8
Gary I might add one more thought, you have left the edges of your plywood on the side exposed and over a period of time I wonder if steam from cooking won't cause them to swell and ruin the beautiful look you have now. I think you have come up with a wonderful way to add counter space when you aren't cooking plus it just looks good.
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Post by bigbill on Sept 22, 2013 5:16:20 GMT -8
Shasta bear if you wanted a cover how about making bi-fold by placing a piano hinge in the center so it would miss your gas light when folded up. another thought would be to make a slot behind the stove that it could drop down into out of the way, if you have enough space there.
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Post by shastabear on Sept 22, 2013 5:52:43 GMT -8
I like both them ideas, Bill.....I'll have to 'size up' the project and see what I can come up with...I 'specially like the drop down behind idea since my counter top isnt original anyway. Thanks!
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Post by Gary on Sept 22, 2013 8:25:22 GMT -8
Yeah Bill, those are both great ideas. It's well and good to add portable counter space, but if you don't have a way to stow it when not in use, it could become a pain in the neck.
As for my edges, they do have a couple coats of varnish on them, but it's difficult to apply with an artist brush and not get it on the formica, so I got lazy after two coats. They really need more. I could have varnished the edges before I glued on the laminate, but I was afraid that between the router trimming bit and scraping off the little bits of contact cement, I'd ruin the varnish. If I had to do it again, I think I would pre-varnish with several coats and just be careful with the router.
-Gary
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Post by mobiltec on Sept 22, 2013 9:54:11 GMT -8
You could wrap it with metal trim table trim...
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Post by bigbill on Sept 22, 2013 10:00:24 GMT -8
Gary I meant the way you have it made extra counter space when you weren't cooking and my other suggestions to shasta bear was to allow him to use your idea with his gas light with out interference. many trailers have the gas light above the cook stove, it is nice that yours is in front of a window. My 1500 originally had the gas light above the stove which I don't care for as the globe gathers residue from cooking. As I remodel it I am going total electric no propane. I will have a gas drive generator if off grid but don't plan to be off grid very often as I am spoiled and like A/C. We camped primitive 50 years ago sometimes even without a tent but both my wife and I think a comfortable place to sleep is mandatory now.
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Post by Gary on Sept 22, 2013 11:46:29 GMT -8
I hear what you're saying about the AC and comfort! I agree. And yeah, as I said, I like your ideas about stowing the countertop when it's time to use the stove. Both excellent suggestions. -Gary
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