Huge Progress! Cabinets, Walls and a Ceiling | Van Conversion Part 3

[@RonaldFinger]

"cordless nailer" --- absolutely amazing

[@FurtherFabrication]

You know they're bad when I'm still laughing at them

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

@@FurtherFabrication I thought the same when the hammer and nail made appearances. I'm in the trades and haven't used a hammer to drive a nail in years. Brads and pins, yes. But always from pneumatic or battery-powered nailers. Even then, the brads or pins are only for securing things temporarily while glue sets. Screws are my go-to fasteners. For my van builds, I use extrusions, and secure assemblies in place with rivnuts and machine screws. I also employ either t-nuts or threaded inserts when joining wood pieces; the rationale being that things may need to be disassembled and reassembled at some point, and sheet metal and wood screws are only meant for bringing things together. I say that a van experiences a hurricane on the outside and earthquake on the inside as it goes down the road. Build accordingly. My now former partners completed a build a few months ago. Against my explicit instructions not to, they used wood screws in some places and "self-tappers" in others. After only six weeks out on the road, panels that were affixed with wood screws had fallen off, and elements that were secured to the van body with sheet metal screws had detached. Needless to say, there wasn't a single issue with any rivnut or machine screw.

[@PiefacePete46]

@@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt So true! Spare a thought for the boat-builders who have to cater for hurricane, earthquake and TSUNAMI!... don't even think for a second about private luxury jets, let alone space craft! :o)

[@FurtherFabrication]

Love the analogy! I'll keep an eye on those screws then!

[@MisterMakerNL]

I was like, cordless nailer nice I could use one of those what kind of does he has........wait a minute..... XD

[@TheOffcut]

Dude this is coming along so well! Love the unique approach for the ceiling panels. Such tidy work! Some pretty genius ideas with the baking paper and magnets to trace out the panels, and those rivet nuts seem to work great. I need to get one of those cordless nailers haha.

[@FurtherFabrication]

Cheers bro! haha yeah gotta get creative with all those curves

[@jimc4766]

Good use of your skills and enjoyable to watch.

[@Sundheden]

Love it! Been binge watching van tours and builds for a good while now, and I haven't seen this much "new thinking" in one build! Lots of inspiration for my "things I'm gonna steal for my own build that probably won't ever happen"-notes!

[@FurtherFabrication]

Cheers dude! oh yeah gotta love those van tour vids! I blame them for making me want to build my own haha

[@PiefacePete46]

You've got to love an original thinker!

[@libertybell144]

I love your videos and this one in particular. I like the voice-over instead of filming yourself talking, like a lot of people do. Somehow, it is easier to follow. I love the humor and I like the way you show your process, mistakes and all. I am several projects away from cabinets, but I am saving this video for when I get there.

[@fibranijevidra]

That masking tape marking for cutting joints sesms really handy, and I will try to remember it next time I need that. Thanks for the idea. BTW. I really like your edditing anf naration. So much information and subtle humor makes your video really fun to watch. Keep on with great work!

[@Glockers76]

One of my favourite fit outs so far. This man has some mad skills 👏

[@Naturemannz]

The WOOD IS RIMU. Im pretty sure. There is 2 kinds heart rimu which is wild grains and and dark and light. That is the outer rimu which is what you have. Strong long grain. Many New Zealand houses of old are totally built out of it. The older it gets it seems to get harder. Strong Good to see you using safety equipment, Rimu dust is toxic, so i use a positive flow fan to blow dust away from work. Your inspirational.😀

[@grahamomeara3279]

one of the best builds and put together eps i have seen. The narration is smooth and informative. Thankyou

[@trevorhickok1975]

This is the kinda build I’ve been thinking about. Super nice!

[@dnbnetwork3531]

Love the mesh ceiling too!Great and inspiring works,Cheers Rob!

[@FurtherFabrication]

thanks mate! wait till you see it with the LEDs!

[@dedisupriyadi6837]

@@FurtherFabrication ir8rruldrl

[@malkaart9808]

Very good job with the van and also a really well-made video. I can't stand the majority of YT production now, the current trend with 4k slow motion dramatic scenes and annoying music in the background + screaming people excited with the most trivial stuff, honestly your production was a pleasure to watch as I have learned a lot and I really admire how smartly your work is done. My carpentry skills are close to zero, so I truly appreciate how you explain your concepts and how you execute your ideas. Great job!

[@TheSar]

8:22 "I subtracted a hole" I see what you did there. Well played, Sir - well played indeed.

[@notme3252]

Now that I’ve watched all these videos, I’m dying to see some videos of you actually using it!!

[@jonatanmondazamadrono2658]

dios mia que manos tio rey . Me encanta lo bien que lo haces y las miles de herramientas que tienes

[@PeterWilhelm]

Amazing work!Looking forward to seeing the final result

[@RedBatteryHead]

Great build info. Love the small errors you show. Honest mishaps.

[@meathhillmac]

Really enjoyed your video thanks very much I'm going to start my camper soon got some great ideas, Kieran from Ireland

[@helderlage]

brilliant! you are a natural born builder! It's already easy to imagine how wonderful your working days will be, around that country :)

[@FurtherFabrication]

Thanks mate! I'm really looking forward to getting it out on the road!

[@patrikgrnli3155]

Love the detail and the extra effort you put in these videos. Also your commentary and offhand jokes are just great. Cordless nailer 😂

[@FurtherFabrication]

haha thanks mate

[@judiblakely3622]

Awesome. This gave me inspiration for building mine!

[@juliangoulding]

looks great! love the ceiling and the native timber deets, that desk is fire. Looks like Heart Rimu, that should explain the thicker grain to normal rimu you find. Matai will tend to have a bit more "yellow" in it.

[@FurtherFabrication]

cheers bro! ah yeah Heart Rimu makes sense, that piece was crazy heavy. I actually don't think I've ever come across a piece of Matai, but I'd just heard it was similar to Rimu haha

[@jmtolentino12]

Best van build videos I've seen

[@wunderbar-q6y]

you are a genius dude thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@EatSleepVan]

Hey mate, I'm pretty sure you did in one episode what I did in 8 months... what I don't get: why screw anything into the wall?! It breaks the paint seal and creates potential rust points doesn't it? My trick to get the riv nut points correct is: double side tape some foam on. Insert bolts. Press against where it's going. Good work, looks great!

[@lasharonbrown9454]

You’re a excellent carpenter. I like how you try different ideas for clever solutions. Use painters tape to stop the glue drip all over your work space.

[@jhvisual5393]

Very nicely thought build and very good edit! Pure joy to watch!

[@kepsteradv1422]

This is the best van build video I have seen. You did a great job and your skills and ideas are inspiring. Thanks!! Liked and subscribed.

[@Rockhopper1]

love the ceiling and your construction process looks clever, I am hoping your space station aesthetic continues with the paint. Good effort.

[@FurtherFabrication]

hahaha dude I thought I was being subtle with my sci-fi influence...All I'll say is, wait till you see it with all the LEDs lit up 🛰

[@emanuelehgartner6800]

SOOOO professional! Incredible! Huge inspiration!

[@tessawesome6510]

My autoplay picked your video and whilst fitting out my van i listen. This crack up kiwi voice grabbed me. Im a kiwi in Queensland... want to visit? I'll buy you a laser level 😂

[@howardtennant5766]

Your ideas are inspirational keep up the great work 👍👍👍

[@jackiedragonfly2461]

Really pro build, this one! A lot to learn for me 😅

[@stingyringpiece]

incredible you need your own tv show

[@mustafabakrtas4370]

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[@clivekibbler4578]

fantastic workman ,brill job

[@kiritlemaila2350]

You making woodwork seems interesting I like how you track with cardboard this atleast ensure proper cut without mistake

[@bytesizedengineering]

Wait hold up. I'm struggling to see where the laser cutter is going to fit... Also I love that you started saying, "I'm going to subtract a hole" instead of "adding". I'll do the same

[@FurtherFabrication]

hahaha I'm still figuring that one out!

[@mikehill3426]

Building stuff is a lot of work but is worth it. Looks great.

[@FurtherFabrication]

ain't that the truth! sometimes I wish I'd taken up a less time consuming passion haha

[@stoddy2005]

really been loving your van build, it looks amazing so far

[@FurtherFabrication]

Thanks mate! I'm having fun making it, not far to go now though

[@stoddy2005]

@@FurtherFabrication I’d love to do my own one day, your videos are definitely an inspiration. Already looking forwards to your next episode

[@br88dy]

Sweet build, it’s fun to see you confidently create what’s inside your head. And you’ve got jokes! 😂 Excited to see the end result.

[@FurtherFabrication]

Cheers dude! I'm keen to see it finished too, getting close now!

[@PiefacePete46]

Fantastic series... keep 'em coming! I'm amazed that at the end of part 3 I still have not seen a laser-cut anything!

[@FurtherFabrication]

Thanks John, I know right! I'm still trying to figure out how to put it in the van with me haha

[@alutious]

Fantastic! Layout is different than what i am looking at but some similar ideas. New ones i will use, split cutting board, and dividing bed slats into sections. I was going to do just one. I still havent figured out my table yet. I have a low roof, probably another 6 months. Your electrical is so clean. I will have to go look at your vid on that if you have one. Love the angled panel it is laid out, i might use that. 3 sources planned, except maybe a 4th - in addition to roof solar, also briefcase solar. off, A, B or A+B? we'll see if i can swing that. my plan is to build it out over 1-2 years, give me something to do. Was going to do roof last, and my wall cabinets are going to be usable prototypes out of cardboard, and all the cabinets scrap wood, and i will play with the sizing and layout - build it cheap and unfinished and there is no problem cutting it down and moving it. That's the plan. Great stuff. I love your filming technique - the plumbing example (I know nothing about plumbing). Although the vids are over 20 min they are efficient. Great voice overs, zero sound problems, which is the worst. Really good lighting. I am still unsure if i want undercabinet lighting to be lensed or indirect deflection. I should be able to prototype it. Great job!

[@jawi7344]

the old cordless nailer! haha some gems in here if your paying attention

[@ionutgsimion7020]

True, the dude is not only a smart craftsman, he's dropping these ones here and there. "...a couple of spring loaded 90° hinges that close harder than a real estate agent before Christmas" got me rolling on the floor.

[@TheTexan83]

if the wood for your counter top stunk to high heaven when working it, then it's Rimu. Turned a large platter out of it once and had to stop every 30 minutes for fresh air. havn't worked with Matai yet.

[@jadeyang3881]

WOW amazing!

[@sailingkulali]

The triangle roof is one big flex

[@globetrotter683]

Great design thinking going on. Just love the build.

[@FurtherFabrication]

Thanks! It's such a fun challenge working to a small weirdly shaped space. Not sure how I'm going to go back to normal rectangles after this

[@globetrotter683]

@@FurtherFabrication Having done 20 plus years as a boatbuilder before the epoxy drove me out I can understand the curves that are always challenging.

[@Rockhopper1]

awesome been waiting for this

[@FurtherFabrication]

Thanks Richard!

[@chrisvanmill6020]

Looks amazing bud! Keep up the good work!

[@FurtherFabrication]

Thanks Chris!

[@pete.n.]

The ceiling looks great

[@FurtherFabrication]

Thanks Pete, I'm glad it's not just me thinking it looks cool haha, that's always a problem when you design stuff by yourself

[@WeeGeordie]

Brilliant!

[@SheryarKhanJAPAN]

LOVE FROM JAPAN.

[@stevedenon9508]

excellent job

[@Mannaseoul]

Fantastic wood work satisfying video

[@fouzaialaa7962]

amazing job .... just keep in mind those sliding cabinet doors will slide when you drive !!! and your best friends are magnets .... they will keep stuff at bey when you drive

[@FurtherFabrication]

Cheers mate, yeah for sure! I've still got to figure all that out yet

[@RafaelsMarques3d]

The triangle ceiling was such a smart ideia and looks so good, led lights on the stripes maybe work

[@FurtherFabrication]

cheers dude, yeah I'm keen to see it all lit up with the LEDs, hopefully it doesn't look like a weird spaceship

[@hayesea]

Awesome work!

[@TakamiWoodshop]

Not sure if I like the jokes or the van better Rob. suhweeeet 🤘🤘

[@FurtherFabrication]

hahaha cheers Rob

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Now, if I were going to do this, I would...DO IT EXACTLY LIKE YOU DID! Brilliant. You are a fantastic engineer, and seeing how you dealt with the curvaciousness of the interior would have stumped me, but I learned how you analyzed it and came to solutions. Superb craftsmanship, and the ceiling triangle looked great. I wonder how much weight addition you are up to now? Looks pretty well budgeted considering the utility and beauty. Totally glad to be your subscriber.

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Oh, and your dry humor is off the charts as well 🙂

[@FurtherFabrication]

Cheers mate, yeah it was a ton of fun with all that problem solving! Not sure how much weight I added yet, still need to get that checked

[@keironcornell9396]

Great job! Well done

[@FurtherFabrication]

Thanks Keiron!

[@mnjamm]

Great video! Funny as always :D

[@FurtherFabrication]

haha thanks mate!

[@PeeryFamily]

Pay attention, and have patience, and you will LOL many times while watching this! I sense a fun drinking game here...

[@gang.sniper]

AMAZING!!!! what software were you using to make the 3D model?

[@georgeconvertvan6890]

Congratulations, a good conversion will come out, can you tell me what essence of multilayer plywood you use and what thickness, it looks like 14mm, or am I wrong? I'll get to work anyway👍

[@sul6an44]

epic video

[@meobridger4096]

Really awesome stuff. Very inspiring. Did I spot some sort of special crosslap joint at an intersection of three beams in the desk frame? Is there a name for that, or was that something you made up on the fly? I can't get my head around how they'd fit together exactly if theres beams coming in from the x, y, and z axis...

[@rambonil2]

Pal, as usual, a neat design, great job, I was wondering if your engine will handle all that extra weight, be carefully while you learn how the van will behave on the roads of the great NZ

[@FurtherFabrication]

cheers mate, that's very true. I'm learning not to take corners quite as fast that's for sure haha

[@theshepard22]

What's the type of hand saw you use for leveling off the long lengths and getting them flush? I like it. Might try your style with the glue and clamps too instead of the kreg jig.

[@bgs6574]

Have you had any problems with warping on that cabinet design? I'm considering something similar and I like the simplicity of making it all out of plywood, but I worry about warping. Especially on the front panels that don't have as much support all around.

[@adventure_onthedaily9851]

"close harder than a real estate agent before Christmas" 😂 didn't realise this was also a comedy channel

[@SergeiAndrushenko]

Клас, зашив все фанерою)) виглядає супер!!!!! Подобається як у 3д моделькі моделюєш!

[@brownjh91]

Easy subscribe mate. Cheers!

[@knoopx]

awesome work :)

[@FurtherFabrication]

Thanks mate!

[@IsraelitesUnited]

What is the durability of using plywood. I mean the van are going to be.moving going over jumps and bump. What sort of affect is that going to have on the structure of the this material. This question is not just about you it's something I wanted to know and everybody is using plywood to make the internal furniture.

[@TBty-jz5vs]

Good!!

[@FiammaTortoli]

Very nice work! And didn't you insulate the van? It seems incredible to me! Why not?

[@seanmahoney90]

Cordless nailer!!! Hahahaha

[@toxaq]

Definitely deserves more views. Have you consider shorter more easily consumed durations? 10-12 minutes might work... just an idea.

[@FurtherFabrication]

Cheers mate! yeah very true, I kinda just let them be whatever they end up being at the moment haha

[@toxaq]

@@FurtherFabrication Either way don't stop!

[@kkurz6733]

Brillant job! What size of screws did you use? Did you drill a small whole in the sheet before screwing them in? Greetings from Germany

[@tedbear369]

not much insulation I noticed, would be an issue during hot and cold weather? overall you did it great except for insulation.

[@stok3si3]

I heard "12v USB" and was like 😱 until I realised you just meant running from the 12v supply in the van

[@FurtherFabrication]

Yeah it's that USB 4.0 haha true I probably could have phrased that better

[@lud5495]

Awesome... woow

[@passenger3]

Nice

[@DavidSL64]

Thanks for a great video. I’m just wondering about the rear of the cabinets. Did they follow the curve of the van that the battens followed? (For the lower base cabinets, coz I saw you used a template for the uppers) Or what?

[@Jackson10228]

Hi everyone, fantastic video ! Could you tell me where I can get the name of the software he uses at 1:49 ? I have a similar project and would love some help. Thanks

[@louderose7754]

"cordless nailer" haha ya kook

[@danielmichaelgarcia]

I’m really looking forward to the episode when you fill the fridge: “Now, I could have gone to Coles and bought some milk and veg, but instead, I bought a calf, had raised it for 4 years (during witch time I planted a small vegetable garden) then milked it, during that time I also studied to be a butcher, and converted the cow (named Robin of course) into meat”

[@FurtherFabrication]

hahaha don't tempt me....

[@storekind6881]

Love it! What soft do you use to design, Bro?

[@sarahriddick9375]

Got it

[@mish4776]

Very cool, what was your budget for build

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

I'm confused. Is everything coming out of the van to be painted, then reinstalled, I'm assuming with insulation installed beforehand?

[@FurtherFabrication]

Exactly!

[@rupu1372]

Only 50 litr water good enough?

[@didierfuret9474]

👍👍👍

[@chrislove9365]

what kind design software do you use????

[@MACODJ]

I dont link van without Windows on the lateral side

[@brunodanapoubady1345]

What software do you use ?

[@willdestefano9929]

LED Lights inbetween the triangles?

[@FurtherFabrication]

shhh don't spoil the next episode haha

[@AntiViGames]

At 11:37 what are those white pieces you're using?

[@FurtherFabrication]

They're kerf offset guides, for when you have to cut on the inside of your line. I just 3d print them to the thickness of whatever blade I have

[@AntiViGames]

@@FurtherFabrication Oooh that's very smart! I've been using a folding measuring stick. I might have to 3D print some myself.

[@zhajianyu1011]

No insulation?