Skoolie Kitchen Design - customizing my cabinets to fit my tiny school bus kitchen (conversion 52)

This week I'm working on my skoolie kitchen, trying to design and customize some old cabinets to fit my tiny school bus kitchen.
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[@JMassengill]

Your skills have increased by leaps and bounds. Bravo. Remember the project is yours, you do you. Let everyone else get their own school bus to work on.

[@tedduke1699]

It is YOUR creation. Do it and enjoy it "perfect" or not. It is YOU.

[@mikeswartz485]

don't listen to people it is yours do it your way. good job!

[@stevengregory8686]

Super job Emma, you got the Skoolie looking good. Please protect your eyes when cutting wood. I want to see you finish this off with no injury.

[@jameswatson521]

Emma your bus is looking great don’t listen to haters anyone who says your doing something wrong probably doesn’t have a clue how you are building your bus your doing great girl I’m proud of you keep pushing forward

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

there's always that one grump but people are overwhelmingly nice :)

[@forestsky7064]

Your style of having a good basic idea of the set up, then basically figuring it out as you go, is like my style! I'm impressed with your ability to figure this complex stuff out, like how the bus has all these curves and angles, and look at you go girl!!! You're getting along and accompmishing!!! 🎶🌻💚

[@gerryhartung736]

As a lifelong carpenter, a safety tip. I could hear the saw blade pinch (whine), you were on your knees right behind the saw. Had the saw really bound, pinched, the kickback would have been on you in tenths of a second . Not being critical or a hater, just want you to practice safety. 🙂 have cut myself 2 times on table saws and 1 time on a maitre saw, luckily I still have, all fingers, just one nail clipped. That's 55 yrs. Be safe, never stand or kneel directly behind any saw. And I can say... been there, and wish I hadn't,!

[@xavierpendrag0n]

To sum up the painting monologue in one word. "Skills!" You have gained both knowledge and skills, therefore you do indeed know what you are doing. Day 2, "I wish I had kept going, because ...." Immediately comes up with a game plan and executes it. That is how it is done. No more doubt.

[@tamatoatamatoa2265]

It's your bus 🚌 and you are doing it your way, because you are the one going to live with it, like you said if you don't like it, you can change it, absolutely 100% you go girl or should I say women, power to you.

[@jeffcoler3104]

Emma, I am so impressed with the progress you have made on the bus and also the confidence you have gotten with each project you tackle. Your problem-solving skills are killer. And you are right people are weird. I do not Know if you plan on being as humorous as you are, but you crack me up.

[@skytechbits]

Looks great Emma. You can do whatever you want. It's your stuff and your project. Check for where the air vents are on any appliance and fireproof the walls around the oven. Check the level of the oven too. I know you are smart enough to do this project. Something to add to your project would be to also research and check your axle weight limits. Consider your left/right weight distribution on them as you add more to the bus as well. There is a sticker by the door with the legal limits on it. You can find weigh scales at truck stops. That will be important later when you travel and deal with different types of terrain and weather. There are laws as well that have been around forever too.

[@randyrandolph9709]

Still lady Emma i love your style just the way you operate. Pay no attention to all the hater's you just continue to build your home. Until the next video please be safe.

[@debrafelix4419]

Way to go Emma 👍 Birbie is looking good 😉 and God bless you always 🥰🤗🥰🤗🥰🤗🙏

[@andrewstewart1435]

Hi Emma, I love when you randomly burst into song, this girl can sing you should sing in more of your videos. Also great job on your cabinets

[@binder098]

Overcoming the fear, that's the key, that's an insight you've made that will far outweigh the bus build itself.

[@D_R_Martin]

As always you are doing a great job. What you are learning is that solving problems rarely is linear but always involves moving through multiple iterations until you figure out what works. Keep up the good work.

[@steve318k]

I'm only about halfway through the video, but look at you, you little cabinet maker 😎😎👍👍

[@SuperJerbot]

Lol I think it's the bus that's not square! Love it whenever you pull out the pocket screws - fancy!

[@SpyderGarage]

Have to agree and say that you sound more confident, even though you might not always feel it. You've proven you are by profoundly admitting that you're "not afraid to fail" because you know you can fix it. That is real growth. :-)

[@jerrybrashear5562]

Emma, you have become more confident and thats awesome! Don't worry about the haters or their stupid comments! They are just jealous because they are too stupid to do anything for themselves! I love your cabinets, they look nice. Thank you for another great video. Have a super great terrific day!🙂

[@diablofubar3623]

You all see that? Emma's Smiling..:)..Good work on your cabinet restoration...

[@GiMom19]

OUTSTANDING Emma! The color choice is spot on 🥰 You did a wonderful job deconstructing and reconstructing that cabinet. You should be very proud of yourself…. And YES it looks adorable 😊

[@ronnievance6835]

You are a joy to watch,I look forward to see your progress on your project and your progress in excepting that you aren’t a dummy!

[@charlycarter6806]

I can't believe how far your project has come. It must feel like it has taken forever, but consider how many people have given up on projects half way. I think you will inspire lots of folks to dust off their forgotten dreams. Cudos Emma!

[@hazelfolley8283]

Me learning to drive the bus the other you are doing is cream. So happy for you

[@anthonymiller8979]

Just some tips to help use a scriber to make the curves at your roof: Extending it as you have is fine, but the added board needs to come to a point directly at the top so there is only one contact point. When using it the whole thing must be held exactly vertical, with that contact point directly vertical above the pen or pencil drawing the line, any left or right tilt or angle will trace a line different than your roofline. I am really impressed with how you work through challenges and get this done and despite any setback remain positive. Can't wait to see it finished and follow you on your adventures.

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

Emma, look at that!! Amazing before and after project. Your little bus is beginning to resemble a home!!!!!! You are indeed doing the dang thing, and your sideline teammates are excitedly cheering about it. Girls rock, too!!

[@kbsingleton]

Your talk about not being afraid to do something and do it wrong was great. I’m rebuilding a car from the ground up. It’s been a four plus year endeavor. I’ve gotten to the point of being afraid to do stuff for fear of doing it wrong. You’re motivating me to get back out there and get to work. Bus is coming along wonderfully. I look forward to your videos each Friday.

[@namayalove]

Oh Gosh your kitchen turned out SO CUTE! Well done!

[@EmmaBuildsBirbie]

Thank you!! 😊

[@davequige5732]

Remember something you build yourself is so much more rewarding. Someone tough you very well.

[@tomnellis]

You are coming right along with it. You are soooooo funny to love your excitement, u go girl!

[@keithburkett9448]

Emma you have on done yourself with your cabinets great job. And yes you have come a long way from when you started a year ago. Your doing great Emma 👍👍

[@201470]

Emma you are doing a great job on your bus from what I can see

[@daracus1202]

One of my old neighbors when we used to help each other, when he did something for me that was slightly wrongish he would say "You'll not notice that in a few weeks"

[@barrywhitlock141]

Good job Emma, I like the way you figure it all out, If your ceiling is the same all down the bus then hopefully your template that you used on the back wall could be used for your side panel or panels,

[@lesliesnowdon8490]

The tall space beside the stove would make an excellent pantry

[@edrosa5079]

You ca now call yourself a cabinet maker Great Job

[@DNA930]

Great job. It has been fun watching you get better at getting things righter than before.

[@trainman4763]

You look like a Pro Girl, all these little tools that I had never even heard of, scribe, counter sink guild, I'm going back through and getting the music you used in your videos to make a CD and it's amazing from the beginning you were so unsure and you looked like 14 years old, lol and now you are a skilled woman. I didn't realize your music choices went so hand and hand with your project for the day or how you felt about the bus that day, lol. Not until I started looking at the titles and words of the songs, I missed that watching the first time.

[@whodamongrel1]

I love that you have two tape measures side by side in bottom of cabinet at 13:10

[@jamescoffman8096]

I so look forward to and enjoy your projects. Lots of laughs. You scare me when you forget the eye protection using the power tools tho.

[@joydiaz3052]

Great job Emma. Well done 👍 Take care always and stay safe ❤️

[@danielphasey9073]

Hey Emma, great to see your still going strong. Love what you've done. 🙂

[@marksmith-ew7ir]

Doing great a little paint gives you a better completed job

[@clintkay5860]

Always paint the back and work backwords. Great Job AGAIN!

[@TheFlutterrbye]

🦋❣🦋Emma, you're doing great❣Just a thought for your paint color choice. When you find something with your desired color, take it to Home Depot, they will color match your desired color.🦋❣🦋❣🦋❣🦋

[@grosseileracingteam]

Hi Emma, you're doing great. Glad you didn't quit way back when. Even when you screw up, you're learning. Ask me how I know. It's great that your really developing your can do spirit. Don't sweat the small stuff. It's all small stuff.

[@montgomerymick]

Hi Emma, Your doing a great job with the bus, your learning so much by trying different ways to do stuff. With the scribbing part, try going from left to right as your right handed, it will help with the angle better as it's more of a natural arc you would follow. Keep up the good work and remember you did this by yourself, not many people can say the same. Can't wait to see the finished bus, will have to put through a time lapse video if possible from start to finish. All the best. Monty.

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Emma, you are doing such a good job. Getting it done and making it work. You should be very proud of yourself.

[@gerryhartung736]

The horizontal in a face frame are called rails, and verticals are stiles. May have a potential cabinet bldg here.

[@teddytheyorkielowellpenner777]

You are an absolute hoot lol .Look foreward to each episode

[@patriciaharkin1571]

Rock on Emma, you're doing a fantastic job. 😎😎

[@dougintothesunset]

Great progress Emma! You'll be out there boondocking in no time. I think you have a lovely voice . . . . . I bet it would sound fantastic accompanied by that fiddle . . . . . Wink . . . . . .Wink . . . . . . . You used to say things like "I hope I don't wreck this.", and how you say: "It can't be that hard." more. I think that's fantastic! More and more confidence. Thank you for the videos.

[@jasonjones5213]

The cabinet looks good to me.I like the color.

[@jayu724]

Great job on the cabinet! Nice oven!.. You sang!....😀🙂👍

[@jeffreythomas9106]

You are doing a great job. Hope you enjoy your bus camper

[@thedirtyknobs]

If it looks straight it's straight 😊

[@erikgeorge3770]

🥰🥰 awesomeness ... you’re making progress and your skills are improving.

[@TheBlake27]

"Close enough" - Emma we've talked about this You meant to say "perfect" lol It's looking awesome 😊

[@geoffreybartlett9293]

When scribing, is best to keep the pointer and the pen perfectly vertical, following the entire contour. Hope that makes sense.

[@diedredunham7383]

I really like that color you painted your cabinet. It's not a neutral color, but it can go with a lot of fun other colors. It's really kind of looking like a bus/RV you can live out of. Keep up the good work! You are much more patient than I am.

[@adamjonassen5732]

Emma the whole trick to scribing is to keep the scribe at the same angle all the time .start vertical keep it vertical . you can do this .

[@mousegouse]

I like this 😊..... You rock tiny Girl 😁💪

[@whodamongrel1]

Can’t wait to see how you shim up the front of cabinets where those two join to get them straight on top

[@iamdooley66]

One of my favorites of your videos so far! Right around the bleep-fest I laughed-out-loud. Love the ingenuity all.the.time. You’re rocking it :)

[@smwon1]

I enjoy watching your videos. I will be remodeling a small travel trailer and a lot of things you are doing I have never done before either. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@MelissaMalzahn]

I love the color of your cabinet.

[@homehomeontheroad3003]

Your doing great. A tip for scribing: hold your scribing tool vertically for horizontal surfaces and horizontal for vertical surfaces. Do not twist the tool at the curves, etc. Hope this helps. Looking forward to seeing how this works our for you. Good luck.🚌🇨🇦

[@user-hv9ks2hf6f]

Nice job!! I enjoy watching how to figure things out. And then do it🙌

[@sethpeters3]

Hey Emma don’t forget to anchor the cabinet down either to the to the back wall or to the bottom of the floor, awesome job 👍👍

[@MKDSime]

Nice progress on the cabinet, lovely color. Hope you are having an awesome week Happy Emma, may God bless you and fulfill all your dreams.

[@MKDSime]

A year from your first video, congrats!

[@grywolf99]

"I'm gonna start eyeballin' up in this b****!" - Emma (March 2022) 🤣🤣😂 Please make this into a t-shirt. Please! 🙃😂😁

[@BlueYiperoo]

Good job Emma! The cabinet looks very good!

[@Jackmo71]

Hey Emma. I love your enthusiasm while doing your build. Way to go. One thing I noticed was when you put the shelf below the oven, the right side pushed out a bit. Double check that you are still square when the oven is in place. Great job my friend!!😊

[@PeterKNoone]

Maybe it's more like "Birbie Builds Emma"? Nice job dude.

[@clovettajackson4654]

Noticed there are no supports under kitchen unit except on ends. Might be worth your while to slide a couple 2x4 pieces (or whatever height it is) underneath from bus wall to front of unit so it doesn't end up bowing at some point. You are probably going to need that extra strength when you start bouncing everything down the road. All the best from Missouri.

[@clago57]

Emma, please remember to use eye protection. Great job!

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Good job Emma, templates are always a good idea. I'll be glad when I have a few renogy boxes lying around to use for templates and stuff.

[@p8prslar]

You’re doing some awesomeness work!!

[@OveBakken]

Getting sidetracked isn't that big of a deal, as long as you still get something done! 😃👍❤

[@65cj55]

The crooked Draw Face really stands out, it look s like the Cabinets are sagging where they join, maybe you need a little Leg under there.

[@stefantrethan]

Emma you really need to keep the contour tracing thingamajig vertical as you move it across, not rotate it with the curve of the roof. Otherwise you will make a smaller radius panel, but if you keep it straight up and down the cut out panel will fit exactly once you push it up. That said, you totally kick ass with that cordless circular saw.

[@jereschweitzer9195]

The color you pick for your cupboard is really awesome and your cupboard is cool I've been watching you from the start and you do have good confidence in yourself you're doing amazing work

[@norm5785]

What an awesome way to make templates. You are doing a wonderful job on the build. looking more like a home all the time. Thank you for sharing your progress with us today. That kitchen is well thought out, like the way you did it. The stove/oven is really wonderful. From Henrico County Virginia. Have a wonderful week. Weather is warming up.

[@bretthibbs6083]

it's looking great Emma you did a great job on the cabinet. Also just ignore the haters for you're first time in doing this you're doing great and yeah you're going to make mistakes we all do but what's important is that you learn from them and you do learn from them and fix them. Keep up the great work you're doing awesome

[@trahron]

Emma, like Joe said, when scribing you need to keep the pencil perpendicular to the item being traced. That’s why you are having a hard time. Straight up and down in your situation. You are doing a nice job.

[@shawnmia1959]

Love the color

[@MD-xr5zw]

Hey Emma, next time to run into a situation like you did with the false drawer facing in front of your sink, run a straight edge along the top or bottom of the false front on the cabinet to the right and align the one you attaching to that straight edge and nail it in. Looking good.

[@bikewanderer8132]

So what is breakfast soup? American tradition. Can't beat a good UK fry up.

[@madcow3417]

Two things: I didn't think about it, but apparently I need to save all my solar panel boxes for templates. Glad I watched this before throwing them out. Also, I think the scribing works better if the tool is vertical the whole time, like put a level on the scribing tool.

[@0HARE]

Very nice work. I so like that, though you had a plan of sorts, you ended up just designing it as you went along. Also that bit about not being afraid of making mistakes, because you know you can correct it if need be. Best Of Luck

[@alarmnbob]

When scribing, try to leave the wood flat on the ceiling as you go along.

[@jayu724]

Just saw the recipie for your soup!..mmmmmm. Thanks!..😘

[@creativedesign3657]

From the beginning I feel I had more confidence in you than you did but I commend you for taking on such a daunting task of every aspect plumbing electric carpentry I've had guys that work 20 years and couldn't cut out the notches you did you see you also started without the manual the first page of the manual tells you all the swear words but you're coming along I've noticed you using them that's definitely LOL sweetie you should be very proud of yourself you've come a long way I can't wait to see more of the work as it comes about keep up the good work you're in my prayers have a great day

[@alanwondergem2105]

Good job on the cabinets

[@ryanholloman9092]

Emma you are doing great. Can't wait to see the finished bus. Also when it comes air flow around the stove, it is better to leave more space than needed. Better safe than sorry. Great job!

[@gerryhartung736]

I enjoy watching your work. Most craft trades are learned by doing. Figuring and solving by DIY. You can learn tools the same way. i.e. pocket hole jig. Your doing great. Keep going and you'll be traveling/camping in no time!

[@omaruth]

You've come a long way from when you drove the bus home! I love the color you pick, very calming. Keep up the good work and stay safe 🙏 ❤❤

[@beachlife9419]

Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍 work