| [GMCnet] OT weight savings [message #296587] |
Wed, 02 March 2016 14:39  |
glwgmc
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If you really want to save weight quickly, ditch the solid doors and build a simple torsion box - a frame of 3/4 x 3/4" material with an internal brace every 6 to 8". Then glue thin skins of something like Masonite to each side. Cover the show side with wood veneer or laminate. Do the same for the lower cabinet door and drawer faces as well as the closet and bathroom doors. If you are really motivated, also replace the bulkhead walls. Removing all that particle board and MDF will save a lot of weight at the expense of a lot of work.
Jerry (still on the beach in MX with a bunch of GMC friends. Spring break is coming so we won't stay much longer)
Jerry Work
The Dovetail Joint
Fine furniture designed & hand crafted
in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building
in historic Kerby, OR
http://jerrywork.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] OT weight savings [message #296588 is a reply to message #296587] |
Wed, 02 March 2016 14:50  |
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USAussie
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Jerry,
What beach in Mexico?
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
-----Original Message-----
From: Gerald Work
If you really want to save weight quickly, ditch the solid doors and build a simple torsion box - a frame of 3/4 x 3/4" material
with an internal brace every 6 to 8". Then glue thin skins of something like Masonite to each side. Cover the show side with wood
veneer or laminate. Do the same for the lower cabinet door and drawer faces as well as the closet and bathroom doors. If you are
really motivated, also replace the bulkhead walls. Removing all that particle board and MDF will save a lot of weight at the
expense of a lot of work.
Jerry (still on the beach in MX with a bunch of GMC friends. Spring break is coming so we won't stay much longer)
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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