A well thought out kitchen is important, because it will be one of the most used areas. It should be easy to clean, seamless so that there are no cracks for gunk to accumulate, or water to leak into, and preferably the whole counter top drains water to the sink. The search for a sink with a drainboard that had modular portions to it which could act as counter top space led to the double basin sink from Ikea. It also has a whole series of accessories that fit inside the edge and basins.
This was my idea for the design, utilizing the above sink as the counter top.
To avoid rust, needing to paint, and just because I like stainless, I bought 3/4in square stainless tubing to weld a frame. I also learned how to TIG weld while making this frame. Although it takes more practice, Tig welding is a joy, especially in the minimum (to zero) amount of grinding necessary compared to Mig welding.
The sink frame in it’s mostly finished state, with sink fitted on top.
The sink is soldered to the frame using tin/silver solder. The sink material is too thin to weld to the frame. I attempted several times on some test strips and kept burning through the thin stuff, while the thicker tubing was barely heating up. Harris Stay-Brite silver solder is recommended for soldering stainless. I chose #8, which has 6% Silver (instead of 4% for the regular) and is thicker, allowing for easier fillets and filling in gaps. A flux also needs to be used such as Harris Stay-Clean flux.
The backsplash is soldered onto the sink and frame. This leaves no cracks, and makes everything easy to clean with a wash down.
Butane stove:
- Iwatani 35FW Best Quality, as used by caterers:
- http://www.iwatani.com/pdf/Cooking%20Stoves/Iwatani%20brand%20portable%20Gas%20Stoves/35FW.pdf
- http://www.wasserstrom.com/restaurant-supplies-equipment/Product_900459#close
- Double Burner Butane Stove: http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Heavey-Stainless-Double-Butane/dp/B001ONHWXA/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1279544975&sr=8-21
Alcohol Stove:
- The size of these stoves may better fit the drawer above the fridge.
- Cookmate, cheaper than Origo, but seems to be of same quality: http://www.swego.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=11&idproduct=4
- Origo, distributed by Dometic:
Propane Stove:
- Camp Chef oven:
- http://www.cabelas.com/p-0055417518463a.shtml
- http://itemsave.com/camp-chef-camping-outdoor-oven-with-2-burner-camping-stove-p-153.html $175
- http://www.warehousedeals.com/Camp-Chef-Camping-Outdoor-Oven-with/M/B0013LLSZG.htm?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=froogle#Offers
Stove/Oven Ideas:
- Convection oven using a small battery powered fan to circulate the air, but the fan would have to be metal to withstand the heat.
- Turboque smoker fan is made to turn a BBQ into a convection bbq. Driling a hole in the side of the oven and installing this would work. http://www.surlatable.com/product/turboque+smoker.do?keyword=grill&sortby=ourPicks#
- Magma Stainless Gas Grills
- Butane Can grill
- Primus Vidar BBQ Butane Grill with Nonstick Surface: http://www.shoppingwarehouse.net/prod-287510.html
- Butane can adapter:
- May be easier/cheaper to buy the cheap stove from the asian market, and use the can adapter portion
- http://cgi.ebay.com/Gas-Refill-Adaptor-TUMEKAE-KUN-Butane-Gas-Cylinders-/370385643652?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item563cb46884#ht_1067wt_911
- Collapsible Stainless-Steel Charcoal Starter $20 http://www.surlatable.com/product/collapsible+stainless-steel+charcoal+starter.do?keyword=grill&sortby=ourPicks
- Butane Gas grill BBQ accessory: http://www.amazon.com/Grill-Easy-Clean-Portability-Stove/dp/B002LP6OD4/ref=pd_sbs_k_8
- The Contoure microwave is one of the most space efficient designs I can find. At $124, it’s pricey for it’s size, and I suspect that it is just a re-branded microwave. http://www.sailorsams.com/mall/cm7060s_microwave_oven.asp
- The Haier 700W microwave looks like it might be the generic version of the Contour, it’s the same size, and a lot less expensive at $70: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Haier-700-Watt-Countertop-Microwave-Oven/11154521
Kitchen Drawer Slides:
These slides already have walls. All they need is a back, front, and bottom.
Low Side Drawers: http://www.cabinetmart.com/shop/Drawer-Slides.3
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=2326
http://knobsplus.com/ecom.asp?pg=products&specific=jpqpgmf8&gotogrp=188&gotopgnum=1
High Side Drawers: http://www.cabinetmart.com/High-Metal-Drawer.714?currency=USD
Floor mounted version: http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21592
Premade birch drawer sides: http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=204
Good wordworking site: http://woodgears.ca/
- Hardware
- Latches
- Sportsmobile uses Southco M1 latches. I also bought some Hetal KB-57V hinges for my overheads. I’m using standard euro hinges from Home Depot for the rest of the cabinet doors.
- http://www.southco.com/class/m1-flus…ches-7390.html <—- bought these from allegiscorp.com.
- Stainless Steel: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/S-S-FLUSH-LATCH-M1-63-8-Non-Locking-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3ca57848ccQQitemZ260474161356QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear#ht_1091wt_774
- Hinges
- Overhead cabinet hinges:
- Hetal KB-57V hinges for overheads.
- Hafele Swingtop II: http://www.homedecorhardware.com/hafele-hinges-and-stays-swing-up-fitting-swingtop-ii-for-wood-doors.html
- http://www.grass-polska.pl/files/pod…%20KB%2057.pdf <— bought these from Vanspecialties.com
- Overhead cabinet hinges:
- Latches
- Flojet 3526 water pump. 2.9 Gallons per minute, up to 50psi shutdown switch. Chosen because of low cost, high quality, bypass, and quick connects. I plan to use flexible tubing for the water lines. $52 shipped from Ebay.
Permanently installed tanks:
- Large Selection of water and holding tanks: http://www.tank-depot.com/product.aspx?id=162
- http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/product/replacement-tanks/1801
- Custom tanks, but in England: http://www.plasticwatertanks.co.uk/13.html
- Custom tanks:
12 Gallon Tank 12″ x 12″ x 20″Portable Tanks:
- Flat tanks – Reliance Rhino Pak BPA-Free 5.5 Gallon Water Storage Container: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___80928#
- Maybe good for portable water tank, or grey water tank.
- Reliance 8 Gallon Hydroller: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___85258
For washing and rinsing dishes, a circulation pump could run the water back through the faucet or a separate sprayer. The main problem would be filtering out food bits, because the filter element needs to be easily removable so that it can be emptied or dumped after each use. I’m not sure how well this would work, because there’s a possibility that it could become smelly due to food residue.
