Step one. Bought the van.
Hello Everybody, First post. I camp a lot in tents but after spending three days straight in a tent in the rain at Dolly Sods I swore I'd make a change. Here it is. Bought it Wednesday. Dro...
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Kitchen Cabinet, Post #13
Went to test fit the waste bin and found it was a little too tall. Easily fixed with a table saw.
A better fit.
Make up a brace for the bottom of the waste bin.
Add T-nuts to the door to hold the brace.
Mount brace and check fit.
Need a couple side braces. Get the sheet of 16 gauge steel I keep cutting pieces off of.
Cut off three pieces then use the drill press, vise and welder to create these two.
The "T" shaped side brace also acts as a stop to prevent the door from swinging all the way down. Add more T-nuts to the door to hold the braces.
Test fit.
Use a drill and jigsaw to create handle-holes on both sides.
Sand smooth.
Prime and paint.
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Went to test fit the waste bin and found it was a little too tall. Easily fixed with a table saw.
A better fit.
Make up a brace for the bottom of the waste bin.
Add T-nuts to the door to hold the brace.
Mount brace and check fit.
Need a couple side braces. Get the sheet of 16 gauge steel I keep cutting pieces off of.
Cut off three pieces then use the drill press, vise and welder to create these two.
The "T" shaped side brace also acts as a stop to prevent the door from swinging all the way down. Add more T-nuts to the door to hold the braces.
Test fit.
Use a drill and jigsaw to create handle-holes on both sides.
Sand smooth.
Prime and paint.
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