| Remodeling countertop [message #114947] |
Mon, 14 February 2011 11:12  |
pickle4k
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I am remodeling the kitchen cabinet and need to find a replacement counter top. The old stove/oven has been removed and a 2 burner Suburban cooktop is going in. The cutout for the stove will be covered to provide more counter space for the new microwave oven. The old one is twenty years old and needs 3 minutes to heat a cup of water.
I am open to any ideas for the top material, as long as I can get it in NorCal.
Thanks for your help.
Nick R. NorCal
76-23'Transmode-Norris
Rear Bath and
75-26' Avion
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| Re: Remodeling countertop [message #114951 is a reply to message #114947] |
Mon, 14 February 2011 11:46  |
C Boyd
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| pickle4k wrote on Mon, 14 February 2011 12:12 |
I am remodeling the kitchen cabinet and need to find a replacement counter top. The old stove/oven has been removed and a 2 burner Suburban cooktop is going in. The cutout for the stove will be covered to provide more counter space for the new microwave oven. The old one is twenty years old and needs 3 minutes to heat a cup of water.
I am open to any ideas for the top material, as long as I can get it in NorCal.
Thanks for your help.
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Sir: do you have any pics of your 76 23` rear bath Norris built coach??
C. Boyd
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East Tennessee
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| Re: Remodeling countertop [message #114959 is a reply to message #114947] |
Mon, 14 February 2011 12:46 |
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After the terrible mold problem I removed the countertop to clean inside. The "Boss" stated she didn't like the butcher block type.(78 Royale RB)Just went to the lumber yard and picked out a surface, told them no back splash. Worke out well. Cover the surface with masking tape when cutting with a jig saw. Some times it scratches. Also use a Down cutting blade for formica. But you knew that,,,right,,,,GL(good luck),,,,PL
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| Re: Remodeling countertop [message #115025 is a reply to message #114947] |
Mon, 14 February 2011 22:11 |
pickle4k
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Thanks for all the great information. I too was concerned about the weight of the "granite" or Corian. Even the IKEA butcher block top weighs 100 lbs, it's all wood. At this rate I need to re-examine my options = new GF or new countertop or bigger motor? Well, I have an appointment with a cabinetmaker tomorrow and we will see the options.
Thanks again, you guys are great.
Nick R. NorCal
76-23'Transmode-Norris
Rear Bath and
75-26' Avion
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| Re: [GMCnet] Remodeling countertop [message #115034 is a reply to message #115025] |
Mon, 14 February 2011 22:43 |
Ken Henderson
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Speaking of material weights: Some time ago I mentioned my recent discovery
of paulonia wood:
http://www.worldpaulownia.com/html/tech.html
Today I stopped at the local building supply store which stocks it. They
have 1"x4"x16' to 1"x12"x16' sizes. The 1" is even more of a misnomer than
usual because it's actually only about 5/8" thick.
Don't believe all the hype about it being a good ornamental tree. There are
some right outside my mother's room in the assisted living facility. I
wouldn't plant one in my yard on a dare because they're worse than magnolias
about dropping debris: if not flower pedals, then seed pods; if not seed
pods, then leaves; if not leaves, then dead branches; then flowers again --
always something!
The shapes of the trees is such that it's not surprising to find all of the
boards finger spliced (made up of short pieces glued together at interlaced
splices). Because most of the promoted use here is for external house trim,
it's all white primed on four sides. I can't imagine finding single-cut,
unfinished, boards large enough for the reported fine cabinet work.
In spite of all that, I think it would be excellent material for RV
cabinetry. It seems quite strong, easily worked, and dimensionally stable.
Most importantly, it is very light weight -- about half the weight of oak.
A 1x12x16 is priced at $27 here; not out of line with other woods.
I didn't buy the sample I intend to try because I wasn't driving my pickup.
I'll report what I find when I eventually use some. Unfortunately, there
are no interior projects on the GMC to do list.
Ken H.
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