UPPER CABINETS Part 1 | Fiat Ducato L2H2 | UK Self-Build Campervan Conversion 

We started the first bit of handmade furniture in the van - our upper cabinets. This is part one as there is a lot to cover and this video is is already very long but we hope you find our approach helpful. We're really pleased with the result and it's nice to have so much more storage in the van.
We are having two upper cabinets in the van - one over the kitchen and one over the bed where our feet are. The one in the kitchen has spotlights underneath. Both have light switches in the ends as they are the perfect height for switches.
We built a front frame first, then attached 12mm poplar plywood to the bottom and sides. We attached it all together with some other battens, including one at the back at an angle that would hold the entire thing up against the wall and into the thick battens we have at the top of the wall. We then added a divider in the middle and made a start on the doors. They are made from 18mm poplar plywood and use concealed hinges to attach to the frame.
The cupboards are super light due to the plywood choice and having multiple securing points makes them a strong fit into the van. In Part 2 we'll show you how we sanded, primed and finished the cabinets, installing shelves and handles and final fitting into the van.
Mark & Neil
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PRODUCTS USED
Hinge Jig: amzn.to/3tsN23p
Blum Hinges: amzn.to/3t9gZVT
Gas Struts: amzn.to/3F5ZqIE
Black Cupboard Handles: amzn.to/3zGiT1k
Evolution Mitre Saw: amzn.to/3nRGcBs
Bosch Jigsaw: amzn.to/3zjNMqx
Evolution Circular Saw: amzn.to/39zuTFX
Makita Plunge Saw: amzn.to/3AkimSl
Makita Combi Drill & Impact Driver: amzn.to/3wwzJ0B
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TIMINGS
00:00 Start
01:03 Position & dimensions
02:16 Building the frame
06:19 Cupboard base
09:04 Scribing the ends
15:01 Main fixing batten
17:08 Assembling the cabinet
19:46 First dry fit
20:47 The second cabinet
25:34 Doors & hinges
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WHO ARE WE?
We're Mark and Neil and this is Our Van Plan. We've always wanted a camper van and took the plunge in 2020 by ordering a brand new medium wheelbase (L2H2) Fiat Ducato. We are converting it ourselves into the van of our dreams with little previous experience. We're glad to have you along for the ride!
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