Cabinets for my Bus

Rick 74 MC-8 · March 05, 2015, 09:03:16 PM

Very functional. P
ut a Rubbermaid tote under the sink. You could wash your hands and feet at the same time.

Rick

luvrbus · March 06, 2015, 05:26:48 AM

The Habitat for Humanity off 17 in Phoenix has tons of new cabinets and doors and so does the builders surplus off Grand Ave check those out

At IKEA you can get good ideas but their cabinets and furniture are are not great lol neither are the meat balls

John316 · March 06, 2015, 06:10:39 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on March 06, 2015, 05:26:48 AM
At IKEA you can get good ideas but their cabinets and furniture are are not great lol neither are the meat balls

THANK YOU! Finally somebody who shares my opinion of ikea. I know lots of people who love the store, but I really don't care for it. If they want to go in, and I am driving, I will wait in my truck. Seriously do not care for that place. Not to mention, it takes like 45mins of fast walking and short cuts just to get to the checkout.

rip · March 06, 2015, 10:01:26 AM

I have a small cabinet shop and might have time to help you out depending on your timetable.I live in Surprise so not to far away.Give me a call at six 0 two six seven seven eight one four eight if you want.I can send pics of my bus and cabinets in my house. Don

Jim Eh. · March 06, 2015, 02:19:02 PM

Quote from: Geoff on March 05, 2015, 04:30:58 PM
Back in the day (12 years) when I was building my conversion everyone raved about the "Kreg Tool". Available at Lowes if not HD, it is the simple way to make frames and cabinets. You use screws so the cabinets won't fall apart. I used oak frames and oak plywood. Looks good.

--Geoff

Lots of cabinet ideas and instructionals on their site/utube as well. Tool works great.

Dave5Cs · March 06, 2015, 04:11:53 PM

I love my Kreg tools. I also use a biscuit cutter but I would think they might snap in a bus that is always shifting.

Dave5Cs

chessie4905 · March 06, 2015, 04:49:49 PM

There are Amish furniture makers out in your general area. You might find one that could build what you want.

http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2479419/please-recommend-an-amish-kitchen-cabinet

dbldragon · March 07, 2015, 11:23:33 AM

We looked at pre made cabinets but with my bus and its sloped floor that wasn't really a option. I have gotten the cupboard sliding baskets from Ikea as well as window blinds.The rest has been made with what I think are basic wood working tools . Table saw miter saw skil saw jig saw and a biscuit cutter.
It is not high end but those that have seen it so far are impressed with how it looks. Lots of miles walking in and out of bus fitting pieces.As long as the wife likes it it's all good .

Chuck

chessie4905 · March 07, 2015, 11:30:09 AM

I'll bet you could find one of those Amish craftsman that could build them into the coach for you.

luvrbus · March 07, 2015, 12:20:43 PM

Call this guy Jim @ Last Detail in Glendale 623-877-8133 he may treat you right if he needs a fill in,let him cut what you need on the computerized saw and you install he treats us alright on the restaurants

Zephod · March 11, 2015, 07:12:50 AM

The problem with IKEA is that all their furniture is chipboard (MDF) which is heavy, flimsy and doesn't last long. I have an IKEA style set of drawers in my bedroom and its already falling apart after just two years. When I move into my bus, I'll take the screws etc out of it and dump the "wood" in the dumpster.

TomC · March 11, 2015, 07:59:02 AM

I bought two end tables for the bedroom from Ikea. While I don't like presswood, the end tables don't really have to support anything and I have them screwed to the wall and floor. Otherwise, I've made all my cabinets myself. I figure my cabinets in my bus are still together after 20 years that indicates that they should stay together in the truck also. Good Luck, TomC