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Nov 27, 2016 11:21:44 GMT
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Post by dazza on Nov 27, 2016 11:21:44 GMT
I'm considering having a unit made for behind my full width bulkhead, theres a joinery place near where I work that apparently will make anything bespoke at a reasonable price , I'm planning on drawing some plans up over Christmas and getting them to make a flat pack kit up to save cost of building , I'm capable of doing the building just not the manufacture. One thing I'm not sure of is what wood to ask for , I'm sure they will suggest something but wondered what you chaps would / have used ?
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Nov 27, 2016 12:41:24 GMT
Post by chad on Nov 27, 2016 12:41:24 GMT
By what I remember Vohringer Ply is used a lot in making interiors but I'm sure someone with more knowledge will be along later.
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Post by rickyrooo1 on Nov 27, 2016 12:49:54 GMT
Depends if you're worried about weight, moisture resistant mdf is also used. I've got a load of it covered in red laminate for interior mk2
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Nov 27, 2016 13:38:20 GMT
Post by chad on Nov 27, 2016 13:38:20 GMT
I used moisture resistant MDF in mine but it weighs a ton - I think I 'overengineered' it as I really didn't know how strong it needed to be.
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Post by rickyrooo1 on Nov 27, 2016 13:43:59 GMT
I can't recall how much weight your quaint old vans can carry, my builders van is a lot stronger
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Nov 27, 2016 20:39:14 GMT
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Post by dazza on Nov 27, 2016 20:39:14 GMT
I didn't fancy MDF to be honest , the side unit with the cool box and hob in is made of it and it's shit, the door hinges keep pulling its screws out, I also want to varnish / laquer it
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Post by topbananaracing on Nov 27, 2016 21:54:15 GMT
Birch ply is the pros choice I'm told.
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Post by sANDYbAY on Nov 28, 2016 8:09:48 GMT
If you're making your own just for a couple of years to see if the design 'works' then I'd go for bog standard MDF, it's as cheap as chips so doesn't matter if you decide to chop and change to refine the design as you use it. If I was actually paying someone to make me a bespoke interior then I would specify top quality birch ply for the carcass and drawers etc with a nice solid hardwood worktop and front. The trouble with having a new design made in good wood is that it's difficult, without great expense, to modify it later on when you've lived with it for a few months and realised that you'd like to change bits of it.
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Post by Robo on Nov 28, 2016 10:45:32 GMT
If you're making your own just for a couple of years to see if the design 'works' then I'd go for bog standard MDF, it's as cheap as chips so doesn't matter if you decide to chop and change to refine the design as you use it. If I was actually paying someone to make me a bespoke interior then I would specify top quality birch ply for the carcass and drawers etc with a nice solid hardwood worktop and front. The trouble with having a new design made in good wood is that it's difficult, without great expense, to modify it later on when you've lived with it for a few months and realised that you'd like to change bits of it. I'd do this too & as Rick has done then when your happy with the design just drop the unit round to them & get a pukka posh one done! This way they can template from mk1 & you know it will fit straight in! You will be surprised how many bumps & lumps are in the way when you try fitting something that's straight!
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