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westend
Apr 09, 2012Explorer
I've been working on the driver's side counter area, getting everything framed up to support the countertop and drop=in stove. I made three 2'x2" frames of cedar and installed two on top of a 1" plywood cover over the water heater and the other inboard of the converter/load center area. I wanted access to the converter/battery so the 1/4" panel covering that is removable.

While I was enclosing the waterheater, I threw in some extra insulation. It can't hurt anything:

Test fit of the countertop:

From this picture, you can see that I'll have to cut the 6' piece of countertop and add in two small pieces to support the stove/oven. Lots of little dinensions to keep in order so everything fits when done:

I'm also working on the venthood cabinet that will house a small microwave and the swingarm mount for the flat screen. I'll probably build a cabinet that is over sized to what's needed just because I want to install the cabinet into a few studs and ceiling joists.

While I was enclosing the waterheater, I threw in some extra insulation. It can't hurt anything:

Test fit of the countertop:

From this picture, you can see that I'll have to cut the 6' piece of countertop and add in two small pieces to support the stove/oven. Lots of little dinensions to keep in order so everything fits when done:

I'm also working on the venthood cabinet that will house a small microwave and the swingarm mount for the flat screen. I'll probably build a cabinet that is over sized to what's needed just because I want to install the cabinet into a few studs and ceiling joists.
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