[VB] Camper rebuild

[Erik Burtis]

Hi Chris,
I started out using a  vibrating dremel with wood blade for my panels and
quickly got tired of the slow pace.  I switch to a reciprocating saw with
brand new fine-toothed blade.  I did score the panel tracing with a utility
knife and cut on the outside of the score.  Even on the unscorded side, I
didn't have much splintering but I went slow and steady.

Here is a link to my project.  One thing I did not do very well on the
ceiling panels was sanding out all the mill marks on the ply.  I learned
too late to sand really well with 80-grit and then move to finer paper.  It
takes a bit to get all the marks out.

https://zerotosixtyeventually.wordpress.com/category/projects/interior-panels/

Hope this helps,
Erik
'71 Westy

On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 9:22 PM, c.dreike <c.dreike at verizon.net> wrote:

> I recently received some $pecial order plywood to match the original used
> to build the Kamper Kit interior in my bus. I have 1/4" thick and 1/8"
> rotary cut ash veneer faced. Seems that in the early 60's this was a
> quality, common and cheap material. Try buying true 1/4" and 1/8" plywood
> these days. In the next month or two I'll be removing all the paneling and
> parts and then cutting and assembling the new pieces. Anyone have tips on
> cutting plywood?
>
> I have a Sears table saw and a Ryobi jigsaw. I plan on buying new blades
> to use on this project. Can anyone recommend a particular brand of blades?
>
>  I don't plan on making any changes to the layout. I have a rear facing
> seat behind the non-walkthru panel as well as a refrigerator. Opposite that
> is the fold down bed and closet. A typical layout.
>
> The Kamper Kit guys were pretty smart as they designed the bed 4 feet wide
> to make full use of a plywood sheet. This makes it possible to slide 4x8
> material through the back hatch. The downside is less closet space. So
> convenient though for a small construction project.
>
> TIA
> Chris
> 64DD Kamper Kit
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