Thanks so much for these videos. So helpful. Have you considered using these in all locations but gluing your 4-way stretch finish material to the duotex panels so you get the weight reduction but nicer finish? Wondering if that gluing process would even work.
If you want to shed an enormous amount of weight use .9 and 1.2 mm 6061 aluminium sheet for cupboards, drawers and partitions.you can fold aluminium strips to form framework then fill with wool insulation. When finished cover with wrap.
Wow this might be the solution I was looking for to cover my walls. Question: given the rigidity of the Duotek panels do you think they would work as ceiling panel too?
I liked how your upholstered panels came out. But I loved how the Duotek ones looked like. So much so that I’ve now made every part of my Van, a Duotek wall, I was looking at different felts when I came upon your video and BINGO ! Now if you want to make this at a scaled up kind of way, We have a CNC equipped shop that’s also managed by a couple of Mexi-Japanesse geniuses down in Baja where we handcraft this bespoke kids bikes. we’ve been eager to start our own version of how a fully equipped but also Uber light Van should be designed.
Hi. I have been trying to purchase some Duotex for my offroad van conversion. Apparently, I cannot get it from Richelieu or Emblm. Do you know of any other sources?
Another great video from your series. My only concern about this fabric is what happens in a fire. If for some reason there was an accident, and I was stuck in the van, would I asphyxiate on the fumes?
I use both of those inside my van To support shelving. The beauty of 8020, it’s not so much the flexibility and strength, but the ability to use all for surfaces. By that I mean, one surface attaches via plus nuts to the wall the top surface supports the shelves the front surface supports coat hangers that I 3-D printed and the bottom surface I put LED strips for under cabinet lighting
Great solution, unfortunately I will need to search for some other supplier since "A customer service agent may communicate with you to ensure you are a valid business operating in the industry. Richelieu is an importer and distributor who only sells to businesses.".
How much does all of that 8020 weigh that you put into your build? I was thinking of taking my van to a certified weigh scale during different phases of the build.
On my van i used old 3mm ish plastic signage sheets salvaged from work. Plain white on the back, some flexible and some more rigid but very light. I used it behind and inside cupboards to give a finished look which were fixed by either screws or simply friction fitted. Also used as sliding doors in my upper cabinets. With panels being none trapped and flexible they give great access behind for inpections and updating systems.
Where can I buy this? I went to the Richelieu website but they require business and LLC information - doesn't look like they sell to individuals. Thanks in advance! This is exactly the product I need for behind cabinets where I was really puzzling over what do do.
