DIY campervan kitchen bench

Work on the benchtop for my unimog camper. It is seriously the most rigid bench I have felt. Like the way it has turned out.
Will do future video on tapping threads - but deff recommend gun taps, they are a game changer especially if threading into difficult materials like stainless.
I cannot vouch for the quality of steel used on these taps, but have had a decent look to find ones that look reasonable for the price. Please let me know if you buy some and find them lacking in quality
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[@paulmcbryde9373]

>>> FANTASTIC Brendon! Every time I watch you work or listen to your ideas--I learn something, something practical and of actual value. And I agree with Balthazar's comments below too, your manner of communication is very refreshing and without fluff. Your channel is one of just a few that I don't routinely watch at double speed. The links are enormously helpful too--being able to buy great products with full confidence--without having to do the usual time-consuming research first, saving time and money and getting the best result first time... Absolutely love it--THANK YOU!

[@brendontait6968]

Thanks Paul McBryde!

[@enetheru]

I find it uncanny watching your video's, its like you are me, but better at all this DIY stuff. Similar mannerism and expressions with a NZ slant. I can't get over it. Subscribed. And keep up the good work, You're excellent.

[@brendontait6968]

Haha, thanks.. do you have a channel?

[@enetheru]

@@brendontait6968 yeah, It's pretty difficult to feel comfortable uploading when I feel so amateur. I just have to chew glass and do it anyway. just click on my name.

[@enetheru]

If you watch my vid's you probably won't think we are similar. perception is a weird thing.

[@BalthazarSieders]

Hi Brendon, just a general comment after binge watching your latest videos.. I sincerely hope you realise what a positive impact your videos are having! Not just for all the insightful info they contain but also the humble and inspiring way you go about presenting them. Your channel has motivated me to keep at my tiny houseboat build and I hope to start putting videos online of my own soon. Greetings from Rotterdam :)

[@brendontait6968]

Thanks so much for your kind words, they mean a lot =)

[@Kingcactus20000]

interested in the cheaper battery build

[@sydnet851]

For sure a cheaper battery build would be awesome, and so many gems in this video again thanks,., wishing you many subs and views !!

[@pashabulker12]

Your content is really good. Love hearing the little tidbits of advice like putting thread locker on stainless steel bolts. I have always thought SS nuts and bolts had a tendency to bind up! And I love the project you are doing because I want to do it too!

[@brendontait6968]

Hey Will, thanks for the comment. I decided to try add little bits of info on each video a while back, am glad to hear people are finding it useful. Lots more to share!

[@simonmills2375]

Hey Brendon. Just found you and binge watched your videos. Back in the late 80s i used to drive a Mog same as yours in East Africa kenya to Zaire on month long Safari camping trips, man they are good off road, fantastic truck, some what envious that you've got your hands on one. Your vids are fantastic, really enjoyable and inspiring. Thanks very much.

[@brendontait6968]

Cheers Simon

[@lyradiation]

Thanks Tait, as always great info and good to see a 'can do' attitude. Keep it up matey.

[@brendontait6968]

thanks

[@patrickmaloney6440]

Morning!! That is a seriously strong looking bench 👍 I've never come across this aluminium extrusion before - neat stuff!

[@brendontait6968]

Hey Patrick, yeah I like it. I was going to weld an ali frame for the bench initially, but this is easier and can be modified simply if I want to change it a bit.

[@graemezimmer604]

Hi Brendon. Have just watched all your videos and have picked up many valuable tips. Thanks very much.

[@brendontait6968]

Glad you've picked some things up - that's my hope with this channel to spread some useful info

[@stevebounds4285]

I just saw the video of you building that battery pack and now this video. I will be subscribing and checking out the rest of your videos. Great job on the counter and frame work for it. I would love to see a cheaper version of the battery build.

[@pcayley]

Just watched all your videos....nice work

[@brendontait6968]

Awesome, thank you!

[@clydehunter931]

Great video Brendon! Anything Lithium Titanate gets my interest nowadays. Apart from the cost, there doesn't seem to be a downside so far. We have 10kWh of solar panels on the roof and a 10 Resu LG battery which I'm looking to supplement with a DIY LTO 14.4 kWh. Love your beach house also!

[@brendontait6968]

Thanks Clyde, the cost is definitely the downside of LTO. Sounds like a great setup you have. I'm pretty keen to get an offgrid place.

[@aussielids2828]

Hey Brendon, many years ago when I was machining we used to use kerosene as a cutting lube for aluminium. Works a treat. I'm about to buy a Mog, so your tips and tricks are going to be very useful. Thanks for your vids!

[@brendontait6968]

Hey, thanks. I use kero sometimes, but seldom have any and find pretty much anything works to stop the ali fusing to the tool. The most difficult metal I've machined is copper, have you heard the recommended lube for that? MILK! Like from a cow! Good luck with your purchase. Building it up is quite a lot of fun.

[@dylanhabedank8184]

Your channel is super underrated!!! Love the content

[@brendontait6968]

Thanks so much - working on improving it and my explanations.

[@Radioman.]

If you are looking for a solid surface top consider Trespa. It's a nearly indestructible material used for laboratories. About half the cost of Corian.

[@equestrianalways6132]

Excellent work Brendon, she's as flash as a rabbit with a gold tooth

[@brendontait6968]

Thanks =)

[@ShaunOReilly]

I wan to build a kitchen benchtop like that now!

[@brendontait6968]

thanks!

[@xavierpendrag0n]

I ended up here looking for more info on LTO cells, noticed your skills with machining, ended up learning a few things to apply to the daily job of upfitting where I use a lot of aluminum to fab up components. It seems like more each day I at least wish I had a Bridgeport yet still can only get clearance to get taps and keep my chop saw and other saws running. Certainly going to get some of those drill taps, had not once thought about wax on the saw.... makes complete sense though. If there is a particular type of wax you use on the saw, I would be appreciative of that info. I am also building a coach bus into a tiny home... just doing it super slow. Weighing a lot of options for the power still and the info you gave on off gas of materials is something I have been considering. That A25 meter looks like a great option for testing materials. Cheers.

[@brendontait6968]

Hey Xavier and welcome... with regards to wax on saw for aluminium, really anything will work. I got given some blade wax I use, but crayons, candles.. wd40... anything will do the job. The blade just needs something to stop the aluminium bonding to it. Once the buildup reaches a threshold level, it builds up rapidly and can break tools. Gun taps are a game changer.. I don't know why they aren't the standard tap that is used across the board. Will do a bunch more on offgassing materials, but wasn't sure it was something people wanted to see, so thanks for your feedback on that...

[@vevenaneathna]

darn... u havent uploaded in 2 yrs. ur videos were so good

[@brendontait6968]

Yeah, sorry about that... I will be back more consistently with some big changes

[@truusjenskens8485]

So many months later now i still haven't heard at all (here in the EU) from these batteries. They would be perfect for in campervans or bicycles but for some reason they are not used. They still promote li-fe baterries like the new next generation. A batterypack like this is what i would expect in a high quality campervan from Sweden (Kabe) or so, together with solar panels mounted on the roof.

[@brendontait6968]

I agree, we don't see them anywhere. I think due to their seemingly high upfront cost.

[@JoshAQ]

Just a point of clarification, Stainless Steel will only cold weld to other Stainless steel variants. If you tap into aluminum or regular steel and use a Stainless Steel Bolt or Screw you don't have to worry about Cold Welding.

[@brendontait6968]

My experience has shown that stainless fasteners can gall in aluminum threads if unlubricated. Stainless on stainless has more of a tendency, I've found that any metal that uses a protective oxide has the ability to gall when used with another metal with a protective oxide. While I've never seen and wouldn't expect stainless to gall on mild or carbon steels. I've had stainless fasteners gall on aluminum and titanium previously, so I find it good practice to use a thread lock or antiseize whenever threading stainless into stainless, aluminum or titanium. It also helps mitigate to some extent corrosion from dissimilar metals.

[@JoshAQ]

@@brendontait6968 I can't say I have any experience with titanium and stainless. Galvanic corrosion is certainly a pain. I had to heat and beat my wheel hub off as the a-arm housing was aluminum and bearing housing steel. I certainly have had issues with installers not using anti seize when installing equipment and that has lead to a mild cursing fit as we cut, drill and re-tap. I will defer to your experience in aluminum. I normally don't crank down hard enough when fastening into aluminum for fear of stripping the threads. I also don't live near a salt water body. By the way nice battery build and nice UniMog build. I am looking forward to watching the rest of your videos.

[@brendontait6968]

Titanium is very similar to work/machine as stainless steel. You're right in the fact that I wouldn't be putting enough pressure on the threads to cause any drama. I think what ive found happening is the aluminium binds onto the threads of the fastener in a similar way to how it binds onto cutting tools, then picks up and pulls the thread out when you remove it. The csk head screws are terrible too with the tiny allen socket. I see it as good practice with these types of metals to assemble with something on the threads.

[@truusjenskens8485]

and for those brackets they also have great sliding nuts

[@brendontait6968]

I think I was using them?

[@jamesdouglaswhite]

Great work, very informative with the right detail. More please! FYI If you want more subscribers faster, there are mainly only two adjustments at this point in time. Bet consistent with releases. For example if you want to release one per month, bi-weekly, weekly, or whatever you decide, pick one and stick with it for at least a few months, and make the releases on the same day each time or close to it. More impactful however is the following. Ask viewers in every video to be sure and leave a comment when you ask for a thumbs up/ like. Comments are more important than likes but both are good. Let others know you read them and they will leave more, I'm sure you are well aware of that. So, more comments and more accurately cosistent releases tell the algorithm to imporove your ranking and suggest your channel to more potential viewers, thus leading to more subscribers, and on and on...

[@brendontait6968]

Thanks Douglas, yeah I'd love to be able to release a video every week or so... but at the moment I just fit KZbin in where I can. Maybe one day soon!

[@andisatyagir6161]

9:20 thats some legit stuff

[@brendontait6968]

Haha... gotta try!

[@truusjenskens8485]

Yes i would like to see you build a huge battery for campervans, after that you have to prove that it works and gets charged by solar panels/dynamo. What i've seen so far is that none of the german/french/italian camper builders have one with a huge battery and solar panels...

[@brendontait6968]

Parts ordered!

[@gerodnielsen805]

I Cut aluminium with a finish cut wood blade. Always a old one ofcourse. Miter saw.

[@brendontait6968]

I'd be cautious of using an old blade. If the blade is not sharp, the dull part rubs the aluminum and binds to the blade. When there is enough buildup, the blade binds. I've seen two mitre saws destroyed due to this..

[@Mavi222]

Love your vids, keep up the great work!

[@brendontait6968]

Thanks, will do!

[@jumasmarty6643]

Quite interesting to put batteries under water basin

[@brendontait6968]

I figure it was likely less interesting than mounting them in the water basin?

[@jumasmarty6643]

@@brendontait6968 may be in case battery caught fire the ideal fire extinguisher is the water plastic pipe from the basin

[@He110World]

Hey Brendon, hope you're well mate? Its difficult to find the good youtube channels/content like you produce. Hoping we'll get an update soon on your mog :) You still got the coach?

[@brendontait6968]

Hey, yeah... all good here. Videos take me quite a bit of time to make and have been a bit time poor. Will get some updates out in the next little while. Sold the bus a while back, glad I did too. The mog is great to get away in and I can park it pretty much anywhere. Parking the bus was a mare. Cheers.

[@thenakinavy]

Another great video, I have used onestopcuttingshop as a good laser cutting service in Auckland a few times. Where do you get the 40x40 section?

[@brendontait6968]

Thanks mate, store.alexco.co.nz

[@paulluggar5964]

Hey Brendon, just found your build videos and watched them all. Question for you, how did the Sikaflex bonding hold up over time? I am planning a build and am trying to work out the best product to use. Hope to see an update on your build one day? Cherrs from the UK.

[@brendontait6968]

Hey Paul, thanks... I'm not a big fan of sika, but it's holding up well. If you are using ali section dichromate it first. I'll get an update out, sometime soon hopefully.

[@1988Trinity]

Interessant...wie hoch ist die Kapazität dieser Akku-Anlage? Und wie bekommst Du diese geladen?

[@pete3897]

1:45 - wow, what do you do for a crust in that workshop of yours Brendon?! I've got a couple of smaller CNCs in mine and a laser cutter. Would love to see a bit more of your equipment! :)

[@brendontait6968]

I do product design, and consulting. Jealous of yr laser cutter - it's on my list!

[@theSquashSH]

This whole channel is epic, eagerly awaiting more videos. So many useful engineering tips and tricks, from filling your frame with heated petroleum jelly to heat treating your aluminum to bend it, extremely helpful! If you have a patreon or Paypal I'd chip in a few bucks towards your next build too! What's your day job out of curiosity? Are you an engineer or mechanic of some kind?

[@brendontait6968]

Hey, thanks Nick really glad you've enjoyed it. The videos take me a bit of time to make, unfortunately I work full time and have a lot of other projects on. Would love to be able to leave work and do the youtube thing full time, maybe one day. I have actually thought about making a channel membership on YT to help realize that. Have a lot more good info that I'm keen to share. As a day job, I'm self employed and consult on product design.. Thanks again!

[@unbr3akablonsoundcloud-tx6co]

Apologies if you’ve already answere this one mate, but was there a reason behind going upright panels on the camper build ? I was told to install lengthwise for less joins and overall better for the structural integrity of the camper. Curious if it was mostly because it was easier working solo with your method, or if there was a reason behind it ? Cheers bud !

[@josephstevens3357]

Brendon, time to show us the finished product. This is the last video that I can find on your Unimog build.

[@brendontait6968]

Hey Joseph, not much else has happened - it's very much a part time project... i"ll keep pluggin away tho!

[@ameic]

I’ve been researching building with 18650’s but you’ve 100% convinced me to use these instead as mine will be in a camper too. I’d like mine to be a smaller capacity so it’s transportable. Am I right in assuming a 6S1P pack would be a ~13v 40ah battery battery pack? So $300 for 40ah or $600 for 80ah still seems comparable to a decent brand 18650 pack of similar capacity.. I’m new to this so I could be way off. Would be great if you could build a mini battery, would be interested in seeing how you would make an enclosure for it. Thanks for the video! Found it very educational!

[@brendontait6968]

Yeah... closer to 14V. But you'll have to add the price of a BMS and mounting/bus bars etc. I was going to build a on 18650 pack too, but seen too many fires. Glad you appreciated the video. Just be aware, the 18650 pack will be smaller and lighter.

[@chrisandrew_tv]

Sticky tape and string 😂 Keep at it neighbourino!

[@brendontait6968]

That's the plan!

[@brad4908]

@8:30 bro, ask for help. You only get one back.

[@highpointview256]

Yes, yes, the Overlanding community has great demand for an "inexpensive" (and replicable) 12V, 100Ah DIY lithium battery build. However, even with your cylindrical cells, such a battery would still be upwards of $600 USD.

[@brendontait6968]

It all depends on how you see the value. I actually think that 1kWh of battery that has the ability to charge in just 10mins, can work in pretty much any ambient temperature and has potentially a 25 year life is not bad value even at $600. Around $25/year. I am likely to build significantly "cheaper" packs on this channel for those that aren't too concerned about harsh operating environments or longevity.

[@kalp78]

What if water spills out from the sink or platform down to the batteries. Is that not a hazard

[@brendontait6968]

No, the batteries are at low voltage and there is a large gap between any significant voltage potential. The cells are sitting up off the floor. In a coming video, I'll be making a polycarbonate cover for the batteries which should keep any water/cutlery away from them.

[@mattolsson8816]

I love your videos but... A sink over a battery pack? That just seems like a really bad idea with possible water leaks

[@brendontait6968]

Hey Matt, I have close to zero concern about that. I'm fairly good at making things not leak. There will be several drawers between the sink and the battery and also a polycarbonate cover over the pack. The cells are sitting off floor level with a gap underneath and have plenty of space with nowhere for water to sit, the end of the batteries at the sink end is at near ground potential and the cells would probably not care too much even if they were temporarily submerged. My biggest concern was a fork or something falling down between the drawers - hence the polycarbonate cover. It's possible I'm wrong and everything will go pear shaped as with a lot of things in this build bc I'm intentionally being unconventional and most everything I'm doing is untested. But that's half the fun, glad you like most of my videos =)

[@dj-aj6882]

Is it a 230v or 24v cooktop?

[@brendontait6968]

230v

[@truusjenskens8485]

those brackets are cheap on banggood.com

[@alekseigori2860]

Yes, sure yes, let's build cheap /let's say more affordable/ battery bank, please

[@sahbibachrouch4137]

You are doing an amazing job. How to contact you?

[@brendontait6968]

Message me thru instagram

[@mahirfredericks4013]

i myself, deburr my parts with a butter knife lol

[@brendontait6968]

Don't all CNC shops use butter knives tho? They work so much better than those deburring tools for external edges.

[@mahirfredericks4013]

@@brendontait6968 haha, I very much enjoyed your battery bank video it was awesome... can't wait to see if you actually hook up 45 induction hobs lmao xD

[@brianwilless1589]

No need for profanity

[@brendontait6968]

You mean when I dented the ceiling?

[@greatsouthernoverland]

Yes please Brendon a cheaper battery build would be cool, if it wont take you from your build:) Really interesting episode mate, Thank you

[@pwrplay8709]

Great info. Looking forwards to the final wire up of the cells to an inverter.

[@brendontait6968]

You and me both! Thanks

[@EastLondonKiwi]

Hi Brendon great content. Question: how are you going to protect the battery bank from the sink directly above it? I was expecting to see to build in some sort of water protective cover that sits over the batteries? If you have no thought that far, perhaps a tanking system (similar to what you would paint an upper floor bathroom floor with to prevent water leeching between floors) could be used in this application? that would mean you just build your basic plywood box and just paint the bottom shelf with the tanking system, and then direct a drain pipe to somewhere safe for water build-up to go.

[@brendontait6968]

Hey, in a future vid, you'll see me build a polycarbonate cover for it. The cells should be fine with a bit of water on them if things go really bad. The cells are sitting above the floor, so if water dripped down, the cells won't really be sitting in it

[@mhrepoman]

I would really like to see you build a large capacity battery that is affordable but still decent quality and will perform well. Thank you! Great videos!

[@ShepherdsOfTruth]

Yes! Large capacity cheap lithium battery build!!!

[@nickblets69]

LOL @ 9:20 smart arse

[@jamesredgrove6141]

G'day mate, my girl and I have just binge watched all your videos 😇We're loving your DIY attitude 👍🏻 We bought a U1300L this weekend and are looking forward to building it out, especially interested in cheaper battery system 👌🏻

[@brendontait6968]

Cheers, will get onto it!

[@AG4KN]

Water and electricity doesn't mix. I recommend to always keep those two components separate. If you must, create a waterproof barrier to minimize the risks (like one would on a sailboat).

[@Thisisausername719]

Hey Brendon, Would be very curious to hear your thoughts on a cheaper large capacity battery!

[@brendontait6968]

Sweet, significantly cheaper per kWh, but not as long lived. I might order some and see how they perform, if I can come up with a good design - I might put a video together

[@johnsexton3841]

@@brendontait6968 While I appreciate the part about not as long lived, your stated cycles/lifetime comment from the last video of 20k would equate to over 25 years at 2 cycles per day, every day. At my age, I am good with a bit less...

[@brendontait6968]

@@johnsexton3841 agree, am hoping I'll outlast my battery... however, my thoughts on rated cycles are that they are tested in a laboratory. Real world conditions will be significantly reduced. I'd expect a battery to last less than half it's rated cycle life in the real world.

[@ibra29]

👍

[@thepog4865]

Hi Brendon, thanks for the vids. There has been plenty of food for thought here for my builds. I will be starting a slide on camper for the truck I built as soon as it gets certed, and I am currently building a CNC router so I can cut the panels for the camper build. It seems like you have a pretty similar build ethos to me, must be a NZ thing... keep up the good work.

[@brendontait6968]

Hey - cant' wait to see what you come up with. A router would be a great bit of kit to own - jealous!

[@thepog4865]

@@brendontait6968 Cheers, there are some progress vids of the truck and the router on my channel and I have a truck build thread on patrol4x4. I see you have retrofitted your mill with LinuxCNC, so if you know what to tweak in the .hal file to make LinuxCNC output a pwm signal to run my vfd I would be stoked....

[@saolelejrsaolele7271]

Were about in new Zealand u stay?

[@brendontait6968]

Auckland

[@takencareofbidness]

Haven't taken the time to read all the comments. Apologies if this was already referenced. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4ClhKt7pr2Ih8U

[@jamesspry3294]

Just found your channel Brenton. Loving it! You'll be able to make lots of 'fush and chups' now... ha ha ha. Really interested in a cheap large battery. I'm trying to work out how to build a battery tractor for my small farm (only 70 acres). Your info is VERY GOOD! Keep up the good work mate!

[@brendontait6968]

Cheers James

[@jmunsamy]

Yes please, cheaper version!

[@JOATMON300]

You do great work. Videos are instructive and entertaining. Just to let you know (if you don't already know) The reason your your stainless steel bolts seize in aluminum is because of metal mismatch, or galvanic corrosion. Stainless and aluminum get nasty when H2O get in between. You could get that issue around your counter frame.

[@brendontait6968]

Thanks Alain, yeah a couple things can happen to cause this... You're right about galvanic corrosion in the presence of an electrolyte. Another thing that can happen with metals that use an oxide layer as means of corrosion protection (think Aluminium, stainless, titanium etc) is that when threaded onto something, the oxide can be wiped off and the metal can actually cold weld. Normally most severe with like metals. Having a layer of 'glue' on the thread can prevent either issue from happening.

[@stephendrew1763]

I'm not caring about water next to the hob but what in heavens name are you putting a water source above an electrical supply which is guaranteed to create some electrolysis in the near future ???? Brendon you have a really personable character and followers will be inspired to follow your designs but you should reach out to others on safety matters with your designs and iterate until all aspects are 100% or someone's going to kill themselves!

[@brendontait6968]

Hey Stephen, thanks, tho I'm not sure I share your concern of someone killing themselves. However... There are details about the pack that I haven't yet shared. The distance between busbars is quite large so would be difficult to get any electrolyte path conduction and the potential difference between each is quite low. The cells are spaced from the floor, so any water on the floor will not touch the cells (much less the conductors). The pack now has a polycarbonate cover which I'll show on a future video. The main reason for this cover was to avoid the danger of dropping a fork down there. I just haven't got around to making updated videos yet.... working on it tho.

[@ab_ab_c]

Nice work!

[@SashiOno]

So if the sink leaks on the batteries do you foresee any issues?

[@brendontait6968]

Not really... I'm pretty good at not making plumbing leak. The batteries are mounted above the floor, and have just made a plastic cover for it (upcoming episode)

[@DeUser1337]

Hey, a small tip. In industrial setting the taps for this kind of aluminum profile just press in the threads. Look under brand name "minitec" or build your own with a high hardness screw that Maschined a bit. This way the maximum load is quite a bit higher.

[@brendontait6968]

Thanks, I do use flow taps quite a bit and tried using them on this, but the dimension of the hole in this particular profile were too small for it, it ended up distorting the tee slot section. Pity they didn't extrude it to flow tap size.

[@DeUser1337]

@@brendontait6968 ah, OK, I missjudged it for a BOSCH system. What brand is it?

[@ryblife4616]

I like your pack but seeing the kitchen unit made with aluminum over it feels scary in case of an accident even if this are such safe batterys... I know many people build vans without thinking of the possibility of a crash, but you seem to think a lot about safety thats why it even mention it

[@brendontait6968]

Keep an eye out for a coming video, I have made a polycarbonate cover for it. Part of the reason I used the 4040 section is so that the battery has a rigid frame supporting it incase of something like that,

[@ryblife4616]

@@brendontait6968 nice :) By the way i am really impressed by your work..

[@Gantzz321]

I would add a contrasting piece of solid hardwood along the edge of the countertop. Gives a nice professional finish and provides protection from splinters and the plywood from damaged. A simple and easy thing that adds a ton to the finished product. You could round it over or keep it square, options are vast

[@VLBrander]

I like your videos.. Please do more.

[@brendontait6968]

Thanks Vicky, I've been super busy procrastinating lately... but some are under way.

[@justintrussell7739]

Being under the sink that area is going to be prone to water, is it a good idea for you to have your batteries right under the sink?

[@brendontait6968]

Hey Justin, hopefully not! But the reality is the batteries probably wouldn't mind being submerged for short periods. I have mounted them so the cells are not touching the floor. Have also made a plastic cover to go over top of the cells - coming to youtube soon!

[@justintrussell7739]

@@brendontait6968 that's cool, can't wait to see it. Your battery system could be submerged in water for short periods?! That's wild.

[@geocan1221]

Battery bank under a sink? Rip

[@brendontait6968]

Check back in a year or two and see if you are right!

[@joerileyphoto]

Your subscribe message was so subtle & neat, I stopped the video and subscribed immediately... then returned to the video if course! :)

[@brendontait6968]

haha, I didn't think it was so subtle.... Thanks!

[@harrisondreamsofmantles]

Yeah I smashed the subscribe button right there and then. Pretty amazing videos to watch!

[@simonmills2375]

Me too

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Wow, what a channel! Your technical prowess is quite amazing and an absolute gold mine of knowledge. Thanks - not sure why I took so long to find your channel. I've been binge watching your stuff. All are so chock full of interesting info. For me its a little lacking in depth - I'm probably slower than your other viewers, but it would be great if you could go into a little more depth. Thank you very, very much!

[@brendontait6968]

Appreciate the comment Benny, have a lot more to share. Thanks.

[@brainyoga8492]

Thanks for actually show/explaining how you make things, especially including unseen tips like waxing saw blade for AL and the multiple roles of thread locker. And yes please on the cheaper battery build.

[@brendontait6968]

Glad you're enjoying and picking some stuff up. Will do on the battery

[@abrahamnorthhampton3327]

Would definitely be interested erested in a video on a cheaper battery build! Thanks for the look at your machining setup

[@brendontait6968]

Sweet, just ordered some bits for the other battery build

[@brad4908]

Just discovered your videos. Great stuff - from Hawke’s Bay

[@brendontait6968]

Awesome, thank you!

[@QuentinCarter1975]

Nice job, I know where I’d be hiding in the event of an earthquake!

[@brendontait6968]

Cheers mate

[@jaysonbenner]

Wow really want to see more of this build! You have such a nice shop too

[@brendontait6968]

Thanks, lots more to come

[@xGSFxGoat]

I found your Unimog project videos on a KZbin search, and have noticed your channel is criminally underrated! Top notch quality in both video production and build quality. Keep at it, I guarantee that one day these videos will have over a million views each. Looking forward to the next video! Cheers from Canada EDIT: If you don't believe me, I was watching CodysLab when he had a few thousand subscribers, and now he's very popular. I was watching Steve Wallis when he had a couple thousand subscribers, and he's only grown from there. I have the same feeling about this channel!

[@brendontait6968]

Hey Goat, thanks for that. Tbh I have considered throwing in the towel bc it takes time away from creating and my productivity drops significantly having to film, edit and post. I'll keep going for a bit longer, but it's comments like yours that keep me posting, knowing that I'm teaching or inspiring people about things I'm interested in is great motivation. So thanks =)

[@justdomore]

I completely agree with Goat here, channel is great and it is a pleasure to watch all of your videos and projects. It will skyrocket ta some point. Please contolinue :)