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Originally Posted by Oldtimer
Actually in Jims defense, he has already done the hard part. Cutting, sanding applying the finish is the most time consuming part of the process. The assembling goes rather quickly. I used use to build custom cabinet when I was cutting my teeth on drinking beer lmao lord that was so long ago hahahaha
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Very true. time wise the bulk is past me. I have not done the finishing yet though, and will do that after assembly. I will do the drawer boxes first, so I can get them installed.
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Originally Posted by Craig Walsh
I toured the Airstream factory earlier this month and was surprised to see, from the brief glimpse that the tour allowed, that their cabinetry is held together by pocket screws! Not much adhesive in evidence.
Jim, your glued biscuit joints are built for the ages! But I must ask, are you replacing the stock drawers and door fronts, restoring an older camper or completing a shell?
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Pocket screws are a very strong way to fasten. They are not so good to look at, though you can get plugs for the holes. They also are finicky with alignment of the joint in some cases.
I am not using my biscuit joiner, but instead using loose tenons made with my Festool Domino joiner and the smallest tenons they supply, as the boxes are only 3/8" baltic birch. With all the wood and hardware I am adding beyond what a stock unit has, I need to save weight wherever possible.
I had my trailer supplied without doors or drawers, and am rebuilding most everything but the upper cabinets. We have yet to camp in the trailer.
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Originally Posted by gocamp
I don't know.... wilford Brimley appeared innocent out in his shop too but building a space ship in the Thing movie all in secret. I will keep a close eye on you Jim 
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Hmmmm..... maybe I should see if I can get my trailer to fly.
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