Anyone interested in 83 Pace Arrow Tear down and Rebuild?

PastorCharlie wrote:
Too late now but would have saved cutting large holes for stove and sink if space had been left for them in the assembling process. Perhaps can utilize the cut-outs for a stove and sink cover to increase counter tops when not in use.

Actually, I would rather cut out a hole, rather than trying to make stuff fit a hole already cut.

Then again, I am not working from a set of already decided blueprints, knowing what is going in before construction starts.

That leaves me some extra flexibility during construction. That's the stuff that costs extra money during a normal construction process. :)

Too late now but would have saved cutting large holes for stove and sink if space had been left for them in the assembling process. Perhaps can utilize the cut-outs for a stove and sink cover to increase counter tops when not in use.

Bill.Satellite wrote:
How is that hot pot coming off the stove going to play with a wood countertop coated in lacquer or epoxy?

We never put anything on the counter top without some kind of heat protector first.

Then again, one of the cool things about lacquer is, that it is easy to remove, refinish, or just add another layer.

nohurry wrote:
Yeah, not to be Mr. obvious here, but don’t cover up that nice walnut.

Anything I use will be clear coat, including the Por 15. They have a clear version, plus a clear top coat.

Black walnut has a beautiful look to it when covered in a nice clear finish.

How is that hot pot coming off the stove going to play with a wood countertop coated in lacquer or epoxy?

Yeah, not to be Mr. obvious here, but don’t cover up that nice walnut.

nohurry wrote:
Well, I was thinking maybe like a metal trim ring around the cut-out etc.

Also, what type of finish are you going to use on the countertop for durability? Por-15? :@ :B

Good questions.

If you look at the pic, the flame will be sort of encased in the white dished area, and any pots will be sitting well above that, considering they are sitting on top of the black grates.

Since we use almost entirely very low heat with almost all of our cooking, I would be surprised if it impacted the wood. On the other hand, thinking out loud here, raising up the entire stove maybe 1/2 inch or so, would keep the heat well away from any wood on the counter top.

That "trim" around the underside of the stove, would be under the white steel top, so that would work nicely. I hadn't thought of that. I'll have to think about that a little. Thanks for the idea.

As far as finish, Por 15 would be a good starter, but needs a top coat, as the rust preventative stuff has no UV protector in it, so it will fade after a while.

Many of my woodworking jobs, I have used Lacquer, and have found it to work well, as long as I put enough coats on. (don't want it getting cold, ya know). Lol.

Pour on epoxy is also a consideration, and when done right, makes it look like a very thick piece of wood, and also is very durable.

I haven't fully decided yet on a finish, but will have to in the not to distant future.

Well, I was thinking maybe like a metal trim ring around the cut-out etc.

Also, what type of finish are you going to use on the countertop for durability? Por-15? :@ :B

This one shows 4 screw holes, red circles, which fasten the steel body to the counter.

The black circles, show where the white top is screwed to this steel base. So, yea, only 2 screws to hold the top to the base.







Our final pic of the assembled pieces, just sitting on the top of the counter.







Hey, maybe I should just put 4 rubber feet on the bottom of this setup, with a hose, and hook it to one of those little green portable 1 pound tanks. That would result in no holes in the counter, and we could put the stove away, when not in use. Just joking!

Even though it would work, I am still joking. No plans on doing that.

Here's a shot from the bottom.







One without the top on.