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Trimaco SuperTuff Staining Pads

The timber drawer moved through framing, base installation and lining on the patio. These pads are part of the wood-finishing supplies I bought for the workshop kit.

By Steven Smith · Camper Van Freedom

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The drawer construction setup on my patio.
The drawer construction setup on my patio.

The item in my kit

I bought Trimaco SuperTuff Staining Pads as part of my camper van equipment.

The timber drawer moved through framing, base installation and lining on the patio. These pads are part of the wood-finishing supplies I bought for the workshop kit.

Where it fits my build

The van build used several working spaces, including the patio for the storage-bin drawer and an outdoor setup for the roof equipment. I measured and assembled the drawer frame on the patio before fitting the lining and slides.

During the earlier cargo-floor cleanup, I wrote about loading the tools back into the van and driving out to work. Moving and organizing the equipment was part of the practical routine around the fabrication tasks.

My portable saw setup during the roof-equipment work.
My portable saw setup during the roof-equipment work.

My build notes

The workshop arrangements changed with the job. The diary photos show both a timber assembly area and a portable saw setup, providing context for the work-holding and storage equipment in my purchases.

The kit had to move between storage, transport and the place where I was working.

Alternative products

Two alternatives to compare

MaKRS offers another hand-held staining sponge. Pro Grade brushes use bristles and a handle, changing the application method and access to corners.

MaKRS Staining Sponges

MaKRS Staining Sponges

These MaKRS sponges provide a hand-held applicator for wood finish. The microfiber-covered shape spreads finish across faces and edges.

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Pro Grade Flat and Angled Paint Brushes

Pro Grade Flat and Angled Paint Brushes

This brush set includes flat and angled brush shapes. The different profiles provide options for broad strokes and smaller edge work.

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Questions from my build

Which work areas appear in these photos?

The patio drawer-building area and an outdoor saw setup.

What kinds of small hardware appeared in the roof work?

M5 and quarter-twenty fasteners, washers, slot nuts and several connector shapes.

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