Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer Latches for our Skoolie!

We ended up using two different types of latches for our kitchen cupboards and drawers. On the cupboard doors we used magnetic latches rated at 25 pounds pull. For the drawers we used a ball-bearing style latch in hopes they would be even stronger than the magnetic latches! We'll be sure to let you know how they work as soon as we load up and start driving this thing around!
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About Us:
Hi! We are Mike & Kerry, the proud owners of a 1992 Bluebird rear engine (pusher), 40' school bus! We named her Bussy McBusface in honor of the RRS Boaty McBoatface travesty!
We're building a Tiny-Home-in-a-Bus for full-time living in the most adventure-friendly way possible! In other words, Bussy will not be parked in our driveway, waiting for weekend or holiday getaways... when we finish the build, we'll be packing everything we're keeping into the bus and driving away from this old house forever!
We plan to be boondocking the majority of the time, so you'll see that reflected in our choices throughout the build (100 gallon water tank, composting toilet, solar power system, etc). We'd love to have you stick around and follow us on our journey, throughout the Skoolie Build, and to Infinite Adventures Beyond!
Mike & Kerry

[@_kowono]

The dummy bit with the screws through is exactly what I needed! Thanks!

[@GavinFish]

I like the latches. If ever you find they're not strong enough, you could always put another one on the other side of each drawer. I bet you won't need to, though. Good job!

[@BussyMcBusface]

We just found out they actually tighten. After the little test we did, we are confident that our heaviest drawers will be secured with these little gems!!

[@kiltedbill7594]

I HAVE WATCHED PROBABLY NOW HUNDREDS OF HOURS OF SKOOLIE/STEP VAN BUILD VIDS. AND I THINK , HANDS DOWN , YOURS ARE THE BEST CRAFTSMANSHIP , MOST INFORMATIVE AND CREATIVE ONES THAT ARE OUT THERE. I AM PLANING TO DO A STEP VAN BUILD IN THE NEAR FUTURE AND I WILL BE REFERRING BACK TO YOUR VIDS AND STEALING A LOT OF YOUR IDEAS AND TRICKS. THANK YOU BOTH ! AND P.S.- YOU GUY'S ARE SO CUTE TOGETHER

[@BussyMcBusface]

Thank you Bill. Your comment was well received and appreciated. I hope your build is as awesome an experience as ours has been!

[@lovek2us]

Hey guys. You're going to have a lot of workshop clean up to do, someday. All the planning sawdust and grit would make good compost. Another great video. Thanks for sharing. Be Safe

[@sleim754]

You can purchase properly shaped plugs for the Kreg screws so that you do not have the screw pocket holes staring you in the face every time that you open a door.

[@pankajmistry4600]

People got practical skills. I like it!!!

[@lw1945three]

Wow the amount of in ingenuity that you two have poured into this bus in little details like the drawer captures is amazing! I am handy and, in my day, I did stuff just like this but wow you guys carry it to the next level. I'm sure that you are just as anxious as all of your subscribers are to get you on the road I hope you that you take us along with you, your sense of humor that both of you have it should be a LOL hoot.

[@islandwitt1]

Great video. Love the latches. Anyone want to take bets on bedroom drawers getting handles ? 😆. Kitchen decoration is nice touch ! Good move Mike 👍🏻😃

[@johnkinnane547]

Good one John

[@KennethRayable]

Always a joy to watch you guys interact with each other. Nice find on the decorative piece for in front of the sink. Good eye.

[@CarlieFdearborn]

5,6,7,8...who do we appreciate!? LOL 😂

[@lucianovelarde9655]

my wife Mary calls the triple sneeze "Power Sneezes" !! Good job on the trash drawer handle!! GOD Bless you guys and stay safe!!

[@tompava3923]

Great video and great work! (As usual!😉) LOVIN’ the lack of ads!!!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! ✌️😎

[@tompava3923]

Weird. I went back to watch it again and there’s now six ads.(?)

[@Mr1jimmer]

I've have had few people asked me how I would go about building a bus, so then I would recommend your channel..And then I wouldn't hear from them for about a week, cuz their fricken binge watching Bussy McBusface...Honestly The Best Damn Bus Build Channel On KZbin !!!..Great work McBusfacers !!

[@valeriebaxter2354]

Another great video. Tools are invaluable, take tools with you and assist other Rv builds on the road as an income. Stay Safe.

[@buddyjohnston8459]

thanks for teaching me something today. I would have never thought of putting the latches on the outside of the drawer.

[@TheGalifrey]

Another excellent job Mike, nice compact triple sneeze Kerry, I always do 5 :D

[@BussyMcBusface]

Whoa! 5!?! Pathological!

[@nena4215]

Damn, what trick latches, bussy mc trick latches! All kinds of trick things in that bus, it’s so cool, love seeing what you two do next, always fun, thank you!

[@dalethorburn6626]

If I sneezed like that ,,,, I'd have to change my shorts. :O)

[@TheBigMack1969]

Don't need to double latch, just tighten the screws on the ends of the latch to increase the strength. Also you could have mounted the latches 90 deg without fixing them to pieces of wood, but the vamp idea was good

[@jonathanpear7361]

You should put those brass ball catches on all the trash pull and cabinets. Things are going to go flying....

[@larrykelly2838]

Lookin' good

[@gatekeeper1024]

if you recess that access hatch and use 4 of those brass latches in each corner to hold it in place thats what i have in mine :)

[@brantnewlife9679]

We’re just sitting here with our apple licorice, taking notes 😜. We like those latches and the sink decor and the right place for Mike’s hand tools etc, etc, etc...🤪! TFS

[@stevemurray3431]

Just a little trick on the magnetic catches on the cupboard doors. Unscrew the flat plate screws a few turns so the plate "floats". This will give a magnets a better bite.

[@andysukosd8177]

Great idea, Thanks for sharing this idea. You guys are great. Keep the videos coming and Thank You...

[@charlotte97838]

You could always put your seasonal clothes in that drawer. Great solution for the drawer locks.

[@geraldenders8393]

oh my god.... I love the tape

[@kateackerly6559]

Like that idea.

[@logandugas7028]

Man y'all just saved me sooo much time! I just installed those same latches on my van. It only took me a couple hours to do all the drawers. Thanks for sharing!

[@saddle1940]

The problem is the trade off of how much force is needed to keep it closed while travelling compared to the inconvenience of overcoming that force during normal use. The stronger the latch though, the higher the tendency to leave it partially open. What you really need is something that can be disabled while parked but active while travelling. We use two on each draw, a push button and a weak magnetic. We leave the push button popped out while parked.

[@MsVynette]

If you find the drawers are not holding shut tight, there are screw adjustments on the smaller part at the sides that push the balls in a bit more and that will hold the drawer closed firmer.

[@RoseofSharon3]

I like your drawers, Hahahaha! Mike those are cool drawer magnets.

[@GustheStruggleBus]

Fantastic Idea!! You guys are adding such fun and useful things and explaining it in such a great way! Love that last kitchen decor!

[@cb.7271]

I have a drawer like that In my house! It’s just one of those things that is unique to your home. Great job guys I have enjoyed watching your build

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

The devil is definitely in the details. Nicely done. Those do look like great drawer latches.

[@shanehaws3828]

Mike! Recess the access door underneath the bed to where it's flush when it's closed

[@bradmetcalf5333]

we are just finishing up the framing for the cabinets. Today. Time to start the heavy research on drawers and cabinets. And who do I see with a new upload TODAY. BUSSY MCBUSFACE!!!!!!!

[@cebaker5671]

Just love you guys. Great job on everything. You might want to put a second latch on that laundry drawer. Hugs from Canada.

[@bethsheartsandgiraffes3619]

You 2 make everything fun... Also why don't you make that one (uh oh) cabinet door into a pocket sliding door like your bedroom windows??

[@myas3656]

If someone asked me yesterday, if I would find the instulation of drawer locks interesting? I would have said “no”. I am plesantly surprised and happy to change that answer. This was such an interesting project and I love how helpful your hacks and tricks are. They will help all of us on future projects that we do. As always your videos are so fun - just a joy to watch. We look forward each week to seeing your progress, learning something new and of course the playful humor between you guys. Thanks Mike and Kerry

[@chuckspencer5296]

Why yes Kerry, I did notice that handle very quickly!!!! I was actually looking to see if Mike and us convinced you to do it!!!🤣🤣🤣... You know I love you guys and this is absolutely the best build I have seen on here. So much detail, so much information, so many hours we have all watched and enjoyed this beautiful project come together!!! (And .... Maybe a few hiccups along the way!!)...

[@kevink2831]

Hi Mike, Hi Kerry, Glad to see you both looking so well and happy, that jig was well thought out Mike, you know there are many things on your build that people will find so useful to do on theirs.. Loved the magnetic tool rack at least you will know where they are..lol.. Well you two make sure you stay safe please and look after yourselves I look forward to seeing you next time.. Have a good weekend and love to you both..

[@joshuaconrad7902]

Thank you!! For sharing the information. That is something exactly what I have been Looking for. 👍🏼 BTW. I love your shows.

[@neilfairless4589]

What, you lost the footage................ Take that gauze pack and go find it sniper!! Nice one guy's, love the alignment hack, neat :)

[@jason328d6]

I’ve got the same mag pul sticker on my safe. Excellent engineering on your latches.

[@wesleyluvsoktoberfest]

The bottom drawer at the bed location is not a design flaw. It was planned so that particular drawer wouldn’t open all the way while traveling. Cut twice measure once.

[@jethrezelquizol6690]

Hello , just recess that bed door , it Will look nice and add depth me thinks :)

[@jcrefasi1]

I am a triple sneezer but it's not your rapid fire kind. It's just always 3 in a row with about 5 to 10 seconds in between

[@MichaelDelaware]

Cheers for the vampire. He needs some eyes, and you should take him with you on your travels in case you need him again.

[@dalethorburn6626]

"TWO THUMBS UP" for this video. You two are definitely pros at your planning, ingenuity and video processes. This Skoolie of yours is a school. In the video I don't think you mentioned where you found the latches but after I scrolled down and expanded your comments I found you had kindly listed the Amazon URL's addresses for the parts. EXCELLENT!!!!!

[@timebanditrvtravels3449]

smart man mike

[@maidelie]

OMG, those sneezes are impressive! Except...covid and contagion and all that. LOL

[@randybecnel4501]

If there was a way to weld two pieces of wood together.....Mike could figure it out!

[@bigdaddeo76]

I wish sometimes that I did triple sneeze. I either sneeze once or twice, or I will sneeze every few seconds for 5 to 10 minutes!

[@shareethornberry8385]

Just a thought. Since that door under the bed prevents the bottom drawer from opening, why are you putting the latch on the drawer?

[@carlaivey9806]

I dont think I ever heard you say but what are your plans for the bus? Live in it full time after you retire? Or just use it for weekends or vacays? I mean I can see you living in it full time with all the luxuries you have installed. The only 3 things you havent is an installed vacuum system, a trash compactor and a dishwasher!

[@BussyMcBusface]

We are going full time when we finish it!

[@carlaivey9806]

@@BussyMcBusface ALRIGHT!! glad to hear it. Are you gonna sell your house? Rent it out? Guess you cant finish until after the quarantines are lifted. So, about how much longer do you figure it will be? I follow Justin and Jubie too. Theu are soooo interesting.

[@sunnydaze6974]

I gotta admit to being a triple sneezer... :)

[@minabendr]

Don't drive like Stirling Moss and you can avoid the problem when cornering!

[@jenniferwebster1382]

Is the Laundry drawer scraping the floor? can you use little casters on the bottom? On your lay down cover. Why not use decorative mesh like on laundry door? Then it wont stick out blocking your other drawer.

[@hellelaursen3340]

Aaah how fun it is to remind one whose person is in the media every day of the world, he is also flawless 🤣🤣🤣🤣 No No Not 😉

[@richardpatterson7158]

Ok guys live what you have done so far ,but I am curious, I have noticed that each time yall show the outside of the bus it's still school bus yellow,just wondering if yall have decided on a paint color for the outside?

[@BussyMcBusface]

Not yet but it's coming up SOON!

[@jcrefasi1]

Why couldn't you use the washer as the dirty clothes hamper and that beautifully huge drawer for other storage?

[@ToConnect2000s]

@21:40 NOPE time to scrap the bus, and start over :)

[@kathybassett4651]

The door to under bed Mike build a slide door on the inside were it can have room to slide open & easy excess to the storage Kathy B from Western KY good luck I love ur craftsman ship on the bus I been watching faithfully

[@jenniferwebster1382]

I was just wondering if a sliding latch recessing in the drawer face is feasible? Like a bolt that could slide into a predrilled hole in the the frame? Then when you are moving you don't have to worry about the drawer or doors opening on you?

[@SV_SheDevil]

Are you guys going to be going full-time in the bus once it's done? Also keep up the great work bus looks amazing.

[@BussyMcBusface]

We sure are!

[@SV_SheDevil]

@@BussyMcBusface that's so cool. So happy for you.

[@jason328d6]

You have achieved maximum congruency.

[@vivaldi1236]

No worries about lost footage; it happens. When might you begin moving the bus to other properties within your town? It’ll save on rent.

[@BussyMcBusface]

We are just going to finish this beast all the way and then hit the road.

[@lw1945three]

@@BussyMcBusface are you taking use with you?

[@BussyMcBusface]

Absolutely!! The cat, the cameras and all 40' of skoolie!

[@r8edrv4fun65]

The shop looks like my bus... but I know where everything is.

[@r8edrv4fun65]

He's just walking over and picking up what he needs. Knows where it is.

[@darkdaze5523]

the tension should be adjustable on the female ends

[@r8edrv4fun65]

@22:00 is the wall thick enough to inset the underbed storage door? Make it flush?

[@artoftheflatlands]

I am going to be so happr/sad when you folks are done.

[@BussyMcBusface]

Dont worry, there is a ton of adventure ahead of us and we will still be posting videos through all of it!

[@steverondeau1156]

Lol, I did it perfect but it didn't work .

[@lesterskaggs8709]

in the bedroom build a sliding door on the inside

[@michaelwelch5392]

Are the screws on the inside ball bearings do they turn in to add more spring tension on the balls?

[@BussyMcBusface]

I just posted a little video on Instagram about that but the short answer is YES! In fact, they adjust to a very strong grip.

[@meowzic]

Say you want your millwork to be level in your bus but you're not parked on level ground. Do you have any special techniques or tips for building in bus where nothing is level or square?

[@BussyMcBusface]

We find a point on the bus to measure from. Generally from something metal. It's still an art more than science because nothing is square.

[@teddyr7901]

😎👍🏻

[@happycamperinc.]

How much TTf left ( Time to finish ) skoolie build

[@lmkm57]

Imagine what you could cook if those were what you used....

[@BussyMcBusface]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jerrycourt9272]

Why don’t you recess the door under your bed that would be an easy cure for accessing you dresser drawers, just a thought.

[@bethsheartsandgiraffes3619]

That drill beeping sound pissed everyone off in my house at 10:30 at night.. Oops

[@BussyMcBusface]

😁

[@hellelaursen3340]

❤❤❤ Instead of selling you have to rent out to van builders, or rent out tools 🤏 👍🎶🎶🎯

[@BussyMcBusface]

That isn't a bad idea!

[@hellelaursen3340]

@@BussyMcBusface 👍

[@timebanditrvtravels3449]

magnets didn't work for me went with baby safety latch

[@eaviking]

I would give it a thumbs up, but man, use a push stick on your tablesaw! Otherwise you’ll soon need a thumbs up…

[@_just_looking_thank_you]

🧐 Why’d you orient the blocks so that the catches are screwed into end grain? Did you want the bedroom hatch design flaw to not be lonely? ☝️🤓 Speaking of which, if you could inset said hatch door, then you can leave one of the drawers open before going to sleep, thus confining the monster under your bed to its lair.😈👿

[@jcardosa02]

30 mins to talk about how u keep it closed? bruh