Drifta Kitchen extension

The punter · November 18, 2014, 09:13:00 AM

Thought I might post these, I asked Drifta if I could buy the return on it's own but they said it wouln't work. So I set to and made my own

KingBilly · November 18, 2014, 09:42:35 AM

Nice

Did you email a photo to Drifta? They actively source feedback

KB

jmorgan1981 · November 18, 2014, 09:51:49 AM

Great work.

Looks fantastic.

paceman · November 18, 2014, 10:00:40 AM

looks great...

can you provide a few more details as to materials used?

The punter · November 18, 2014, 11:26:35 AM

Quote from: paceman on November 18, 2014, 10:00:40 AM
looks great...

can you provide a few more details as to materials used?

9mm Marine ply and 20x20 aluminium angle. The end legs are tent oles just like the ones on the Drifta return. I had to buy a 4.9m sheet of laminate as the colour is only made by one place. The laminate was pricey - $250, the rest of the materials about $100 and a couple of weekends work.

I've now added the undershelf and finished lacquering it all. Sent to Drifata via facebook, they liked it.

paceman · November 18, 2014, 11:39:24 AM

Quote from: The punter on November 18, 2014, 11:26:35 AM
9mm Marine ply and 20x20 aluminium angle. The end legs are tent oles just like the ones on the Drifta return. I had to buy a 4.9m sheet of laminate as the colour is only made by one place. The laminate was pricey - $250, the rest of the materials about $100 and a couple of weekends work.

I've now added the undershelf and finished lacquering it all. Sent to Drifata via facebook, they liked it.

thanks mate. looks the business... i'd be surprised if drifta don't offer something like this soon...

The punter · January 18, 2015, 11:08:54 AM

Update:

We had one of those camp kitchen things with the expandable frame and the clip on bags, aced the frame - one less thing to carry

pedrogb · January 18, 2015, 06:05:06 PM

Hi all
That looks fantastic!
It's given me a couple of idea for my ply kitchen. It came from Cameron Campers, but has no return.
I'd like to attach one that is removable like yours, how does it fasten to the kitchen itself? Is it just aluminium angle dropping into a slot?
Let me know, a photo would be great.
Regards
Pedro

The punter · January 18, 2015, 07:27:16 PM

It uses cut down angle brackets into slotted timber, pics will be easier, I'll get some up for you

pedrogb · January 18, 2015, 08:35:14 PM

Thanks for that
Pedro

Barry G · January 19, 2015, 11:39:05 AM

Looks very nice.
If I'm not careful herself will be desiring one.

stiffbreeze · January 19, 2015, 02:44:12 PM

damn that looks really well done. Looking forward to the pics.

The punter · January 20, 2015, 04:22:42 PM

OK heres how they attach to the existing drifta

The tonneau rubbers are just for transport in trailer, the angle brackets drop in to the slots. The other end is piano hinged and the bottom shelf slots in with the same system both ends

pedrogb · January 20, 2015, 09:25:11 PM

Excellent photos
Explains it perfectly.
Thanks for your efforts re photos
Last nights storm (in Townsville) destroyed my camper protective cover (a cheapie thing)
So I have no excuse now to get out there tomorrow, take some measurements (before it gets too hot), and hook in!
Pedro

The punter · January 20, 2015, 11:02:29 PM

No probs, happy to help - let us know how you go

Barry G · January 22, 2015, 06:47:34 PM

Quote from: The punter on November 18, 2014, 11:26:35 AM
... I had to buy a 4.9m sheet of laminate as the colour is only made by one place. The laminate was pricey - $250...

How much do you have left and where are you located.

I'm after some to do a small fold up table on the inside of the smaller rear door of the Jackaroo.
Happy to purchase and assist in defraying your costs, rather than face the same quantity problem.
I'm in Vic, can get to most parts of the Greater Port Phillip Conurbation fairly easily. I.e. Anywhere between Queenscliff and Phillip Island. LOL!

The punter · January 23, 2015, 08:53:31 AM

Quote from: B&B on January 22, 2015, 06:47:34 PM
How much do you have left and where are you located.

I'm after some to do a small fold up table on the inside of the smaller rear door of the Jackaroo.
Happy to purchase and assist in defraying your costs, rather than face the same quantity problem.
I'm in Vic, can get to most parts of the Greater Port Phillip Conurbation fairly easily. I.e. Anywhere between Queenscliff and Phillip Island. LOL!

I'm in Adelaide, so unless you need an excuse for a Flinders trip? If you only wanted a small bit I'd just give it to you.

stiffbreeze · March 07, 2015, 09:40:37 AM

Do you get any flex using 9mm?
I'm doing something similar but wasn't sure if 9mm would be strong enough for a table without additional support etc. In the store the sheet seemed to bend a lot.
Super keen to hear back.
Cheers

The punter · March 09, 2015, 05:15:32 PM

Quote from: stiffbreeze on March 07, 2015, 09:40:37 AM
Do you get any flex using 9mm?
I'm doing something similar but wasn't sure if 9mm would be strong enough for a table without additional support etc. In the store the sheet seemed to bend a lot.
Super keen to hear back.
Cheers

A little, bit the ally angle provides enough stiffening. As long as you are not putting huge weight on it I think it's fine. Just had another trip with it and it works a treat!

stiffbreeze · March 29, 2015, 10:01:34 AM

Apologies for reviving an old thread...but I got a lot of inspiration off this thread to build my own foldover extension and started doing some research here in Melbourne to try and buy offcuts of laminex sheeting as I didn't want to spend +$250. After what was a brilliant find, thought I'd share.

Found this mob on ebay and thought I'd check their factory out yesterday. Ended up buying a massive sheet that will easily cover my foldover extension plus a shelf and maybe another table if I decided to build one. Price tag - $5. Tons of colours etc, just a ripper shop.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LAMINEX-formica-kitchen-bathroom-1500x3600-From-20-a-sheet-granite-stone-bench-/151610428670?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item234caf8cfe

I have no affiliation with these guys, just a super happy customer.

The punter · March 29, 2015, 01:49:33 PM

Quote from: stiffbreeze on March 29, 2015, 10:01:34 AM
Apologies for reviving an old thread...but I got a lot of inspiration off this thread to build my own foldover extension and started doing some research here in Melbourne to try and buy offcuts of laminex sheeting as I didn't want to spend +$250. After what was a brilliant find, thought I'd share.

Found this mob on ebay and thought I'd check their factory out yesterday. Ended up buying a massive sheet that will easily cover my foldover extension plus a shelf and maybe another table if I decided to build one. Price tag - $5. Tons of colours etc, just a ripper shop.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LAMINEX-formica-kitchen-bathroom-1500x3600-From-20-a-sheet-granite-stone-bench-/151610428670?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item234caf8cfe

I have no affiliation with these guys, just a super happy customer.

I still have about $235 worth in my shed!

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