I hope you find this video useful. This 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 camper van conversion is finally taking shape which is exciting!

If you’ve read that 80/20 builds lightweight cabinets…well it does compared to traditionaly built wood cabinets. I cover why 80/20 doesn't yield a great product, and what wood construction concepts and techniques I utilize.

This is my opinion and experience on the topic. I demonstrate why wood cabinets can be lighter, be plenty strong, and be much more efficient for storage than aluminum framed options.

0:00 Intro
0:58 Let’s talk about 80/20 Aluminum Extrusions
1:28 Weight comparison of my wood cabinets to 80/20
6:49 Realistic perspective on 80/20 strength
7:44 Building with 80/20 is easy
8:21 80/20 storage efficiency
9:52 Plywood selection and weight considerations
11:49 Using thin sheets necessitates using wood glue
13:07 How to use thin materials in a strong way
15:05 Cabinet construction examples
17:47 Aesthetics and unique options with self veneered panels
19:15 Drawer design to reduce weight even further

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If you live in the Pacific Northwest two great woodshops:
Edensaw: www.edensaw.com
Continental Hardwood: www.continentalhardwood.com

Everything I know and ever needed for veneering: www.veneersupplies.com and joewoodworker.com

Best scale for weighing odd shaped objects: https://amzn.to/3klA0Cp