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Old 01-22-2017, 09:01 PM   #1
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BLUTO: Update

What a windy day today. But hey, it was a productive day, got one half of the lower cabinetry fabricated. (Still have to build the doors) I LOVE THE SMELL OF LUMBER IN THE MORNING ..... SMELLS LIKE VICTORY !!'n
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Old 01-29-2017, 12:36 AM   #2
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Looking good. What'd you use to make the brackets for the overhead shelves?

Also, nice job on the cabinet. That's next on my list...
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Old 01-29-2017, 06:11 AM   #3
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Looking good. What'd you use to make the brackets for the overhead shelves?
Looks like he took Galvanized Steel Wall Framing Studs and made a cut every 4 inches in the edges to get that bend. Very clever. You could even put 1/8 rivets in the overlapping ears to reduce rattle.
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Old 01-29-2017, 07:51 AM   #4
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Looking good. What'd you use to make the brackets for the overhead shelves?

Also, nice job on the cabinet. That's next on my list...
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Old 01-30-2017, 09:17 AM   #5
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Rusty is right Goatherder. I used the lighter gauge 2x3 metal frame studs. The curved part is light gauge base track. I cut it about 2 1/2" and used #12 hex head self tappers to anchor it to the ribs. For the flat bottom part I used the heavy gauge base track. Approximately sticking out 14". A little more than standard upper cabinets, because of the curved back. I use the vertical riser to attach the face frame of the upper cabinets then attach the bottom portion of the cabinets to the base track and face frame with pocket screws. I'm rough fitting the cabinets then remove them all so I can spray paint them. Have to make sure everything fits first. PITA.
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Old 02-06-2017, 12:29 PM   #6
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Well my wife sit down to watch the Super Bowl, so I knew I could get some work done on BLUTO. (Really don't watch football anymore). Yes all the cabinets are being dry fitted first before I do the insulation. I want to know where everything is going to be for the electrical. I have a tendency to change things in midstream, so this makes it easier on myself. What started out as a Murphy bed was changed to a trundle bed. Anyway, the cabinets will all be dry fitted and then removed to paint and finish them. MORE LATER !!
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Old 02-06-2017, 08:25 PM   #7
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Mighty nice lookin' work there Phatman! And I get the dry fitting...I change my mind a lot.
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Old 02-06-2017, 08:32 PM   #8
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Nice looking cabinets!

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Old 02-06-2017, 08:43 PM   #9
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Thank you Tango. I appreciate the compliment.
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Old 02-15-2017, 10:10 AM   #10
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Got a few more upper cabinets dry fitted in
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Looking good! I believe you may more space in your cabinets than I have in my whole bus!
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Old 02-15-2017, 10:20 AM   #12
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That's funny Tango, but I bet your shorty will have more character !!!
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Old 02-15-2017, 10:21 AM   #13
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those are some seriously nice lookin cabinets!! fine custom work!
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Old 02-15-2017, 10:39 AM   #14
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Thanks Cadillackid. Still got a few more to build and dry fit. Then take them all out, sand and paint. While there out, I will start insulating and do the electrical work.
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Thanks Cadillackid. Still got a few more to build and dry fit. Then take them all out, sand and paint. While there out, I will start insulating and do the electrical work.

yeah if your carpenter is like mine then its about ZERO insulating properties... I havent torn mine apart yet to see whats inside but if theres any insulation it has to be shot.
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yeah if your carpenter is like mine then its about ZERO insulating properties... I havent torn mine apart yet to see whats inside but if theres any insulation it has to be shot.
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yep, you are right Christopher. I decided to leave the ceiling skin on. I drilled strategic 4" holes in various places to inspect the inside of the roof. There is only 3/4" batt in there. Ceiling looks great though. I am adding 2" of Styrofoam to the surface skin. My ceiling height is 78"and I'm only 5'9", so it works out pretty good. I only plan on going places where the temp is milder than the South Texas Summers. During the winter, I'll hang out here in the south.
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yep, you are right Christopher. I decided to leave the ceiling skin on. I drilled strategic 4" holes in various places to inspect the inside of the roof. There is only 3/4" batt in there. Ceiling looks great though. I am adding 2" of Styrofoam to the surface skin. My ceiling height is 78"and I'm only 5'9", so it works out pretty good. I only plan on going places where the temp is milder than the South Texas Summers. During the winter, I'll hang out here in the south.
my ceiling in my carpenter is screwed and not riveted... and it gets HOT fast.. hot enough that in the sunshine of summer even in mild temperatures 65,000 BTU of A/C aint making it ice cold...

im only 5'9 also.. and I stand up fime in my bluebird which is a lower-ceiling.. I like your idea of just styrofoaming the existing ceiling and skinning with something.. I could get away with that too... my carpemnter is also 78". bluebird is 72" and I dont bump my head.
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Old 10-06-2017, 12:35 AM   #18
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Now that we seem to be moving ahead after that damn Harvey, I was able to retire this week and got back on the bus and started working. Finally was able to start insulating the ceiling.
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Old 10-06-2017, 08:43 AM   #19
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Lookin' good Phatman. Glad to hear you are out from under most of Harvey ang getting back to the bus. Pretty much the same here. The hurricane work is 99% done...now I just have to figure out how to pay for it all.
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Old 10-06-2017, 09:40 AM   #20
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Roger that Tango. No water in my house but had only 4" in the shop. The 4 major things that were damaged, flood insurance didn't cover a damn thing. Has to come out my pocket. What a way start a retirement. I'll be looking you up at the Rehab soon. We'll see if we can get the others moving in that direction !!!!
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