I've watched 100s of van build and i'm an old finish Carpenter. I am so impressed with the simplicity, cleaness and efficiency of your build. And that you are documenting it. There is no frigging way I would feel like videoing and talking about what I'm doing . Good job. Hope to meet you on the road one day
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 64maxpower. I appreciate the kind words :).
@keithh74774 жыл бұрын
I want to reiterate 64maxpower’s comment. Outstanding documentation!
@john1boggity564 жыл бұрын
Spot on !!! I have shared this video with a few others. We're not looking for the clean look but the strength of this cabinetry is brilliant. We'll watch it again before we commence work on our units. Great video !!!
@morebucks1004 жыл бұрын
I've watched tons of videos looking for a method to actually connect the cabinets to the frame of van itself. Everyone leaves that part out. Thank you, thank you.
@GalangPaa3 жыл бұрын
use aluminum 80/20, check Greg Virgoe and Humble Road
@bikeninja9562 жыл бұрын
As a design engineer, I approve. This is probably the cleanest and most professional method for making upper cabinets I've seen to date. I'll definitely be going this right in terms of upper cabinet design. Thanks for sharing and including links to some of the tools you used. Makes the process so much easier.
@mikezuro14554 жыл бұрын
I can and have built everything. You're father must be very proud of you. The best days of my life have been teaching my children to problem solve, be creative, and learn the things my parents taught me about engineering and building. It was great to see you caution the viewers about slowing down and being patient while doing the template. My mother was a perfectionist, and my dad always said "it would look great to a man on a galloping horse." I fall in between. keep up the great work!
@john1boggity564 жыл бұрын
Nice comment !!
@vanessarheadart97083 жыл бұрын
Now I need to buy playdoh. I bet I play with it more then work. I LOVE PLAYDOH.
@fractalzoomgoggles4 жыл бұрын
I would've applied tape under the playdoh for clean removal...but the playdoh idea itself is awesome
@Makelifehappennow4 жыл бұрын
I am an engineer and building a camper van conversion. I thought I knew a thing or two, then I watched your video. The playdo trick is boss. Great job. Great instructions. Subscribed. Hope to see you on the road some day.
@brianmi403 жыл бұрын
Easier yet, just grind the head off a couple bolts and make them into a point. Now just thread them in to have the point stick out, and "bump" your cabinets after positioning them to set the mark into the wood... reusable, no play dough clean up...
@Twoholesofman3 жыл бұрын
What do you know, a van build where a guy actually knows what he's talking about and doesn't mention "Squarespace" nine times...Thanks dude, I'm learning more from this video than most of the other ones I've seen put together.
@lewisdye10024 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I have been into cabinetry for 40+y and this is one of the best overall I have seen. However, in my capacity as OCBB (obsessive, compulsive bombastic boomer); you have actually created an ENDO-skeleton; EXO-skeletal would be on the EXTERIOR. Thanks for the "PlusNuts", I am amazed that in all my years building and installing cabinets I never ran across the play dough trick, thanks again
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Very true Lewis, endo-skeleton would be the right term! Thank you for the kind words, it means a lot!
@fancysfolly5544 жыл бұрын
Very ingenious idea with the play dough!!! Doing something like this...making a mobile home out of your van...is within the means of so many more people...not like building a sticks and bricks home...it opens the doors to so many other things...I love this new tiny home and van living movement! Way to go younger generation!!! 😊. P.S. the compost toilets and the solar panels on top of the vans or RVs...better for Mother Earth. I think in generations to come this, or something like it...will be the way most people live..the era of McMansions is coming to an end...I won’t be here to see it but I believe this will be the future...this is just the beginning...
@007nadineL3 жыл бұрын
Vanlife plus #mincome means freedom .
@sandyhernandez44164 жыл бұрын
Wow, your explanations are precise and professional like your work! You would make an excellent teacher. 👍🏼
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sandy! That is so nice of you to say :)
@dougyoud59444 жыл бұрын
Agreed. The explanation around cabinetry build process is great. I'm learning a lot!
@007nadineL3 жыл бұрын
He already is 🤗
@aldo95644 жыл бұрын
Well-Taught ! So seldom do I see these tasks being done RIGHT ! I’ve been building longer than you’ve been Alive, and it is Rewarding to see a young person learning “Done Once, Done Right” 👍🏼
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, 100% agree!
@MrBobsVids4 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@ahmadaizat4 жыл бұрын
The most perfect video to built upper cabinet. Im looking for this kind of video for many years. Thanks man! Keep it up.
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Isaacc!
@xxdrleek104 жыл бұрын
Wow. I just found your channel. I have watched so many van build videos, but yours is the best for me so far. Your explanations are clear, concise, detailed for thosed of us with no to limited building experience. Also appreciate your understanding that, unlike a house, vans need strong, light materials. Innovative use for silly putty. Finally found someone easy to follow. Very professional, thank you.
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Just Say No to Pseudoscience! I agree, building furniture in a van is somewhat similar to building furniture in a house except it needs to stand up to a perpetual earthquake.
@ciaranolan5594 жыл бұрын
I had way too much fun watching this. Thank you. It's been 1.5 years since I started my van build and I started feeling hopeless and stuck. After watching a couple of your videos I feel confident to start up again. I'm now super stoked again to get sh*t done!!!
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Love it Ciara!
@meandzogo2 жыл бұрын
It's a work in progress. Always. Haha. I've been in mine a year and a half and just now putting in my cabinets.
@skiplauderbaugh50584 жыл бұрын
FYI - Blum makes face frame mounting plates that mount to the edge of the wood frame so you don’t have to add the wood blocks behind the mounting plate - they also make lift arms ( AVENTOS HK-XS) that work with the soft close hinges you used.
@enmity13033 жыл бұрын
Hey Skip, trying to work out the best blum hinge solution for a set of almost identical cabinets to what seven here built - except I want to try and use the lighter 1/2" ply for the cabinet doors. Do any blum hinges work with that thickness?
@diggiediggz2 жыл бұрын
I am addicted to your videos!! They really are the best of ALL the videos on van builds, tiny homes, ANYTHING ive seen. Thanks from Bilbao, Spain!
@seven_o_savage2 жыл бұрын
So awesome to hear thanks D Con!
@schausage4 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for a decent video making cabinets from scratch. This was awesome. THANKS
@katherinelankford30834 жыл бұрын
Best how to I've seen. Most people say what they are doing or going mto do but never actually show you how. Thanks, Katherine
@bretthawton4 жыл бұрын
The play dough trick is awesome!
@ifferl87814 жыл бұрын
Learning still involves people, not just Google and search engines. Your videos uplift my soul
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
🙂 thank you!
@wildaussielast71394 жыл бұрын
You've impressed yet another viewer! There'll be another one of your cupboards (and a few other bits too I suspect) driving around Australia shortly! Thanks heaps....
@shaunmoffett25323 жыл бұрын
Legit cabinets...simple and nice looking. Great job! I'm not worried as much tackling my cabinet job now....Thanks!
@dennisgodaire4854 жыл бұрын
Hey Seven ... You did an all-around, awesome job on the cabinets. Thanks for sharing.
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dennis!!
@NicholasMaietta4 жыл бұрын
Holy shit, the playdoh trick is awesome.
@136991114 жыл бұрын
You'd be a top resource for any company's engineering , employee training , systems ,etc . Old school approach family first everyone within the circle is valuable always evolving with confidence . Having honest trusted leadership all will benefit .
@JasonChristison4 жыл бұрын
Loving this build. I’ve been sweating how to construct upper cabinets for my 144 but now I’ve got a righteous plan to follow
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jason! I appreciate the comment man. Dm me on insta if you have any questions.
@TempleGuitars4 жыл бұрын
An alternative to the pinkie method for templating is to do it with your pinkie the first time, then just run the pencil body against the roof, and it will be super accurate.
@red7media4 жыл бұрын
i use a marker/pencil with a roller bearing from an old router bit, works killer, same idea as yours, you put the bearing around the pencil. and roll away and mark.
@bandit17322 жыл бұрын
Most carpenters use an inexpensive compass from the dime store. Simply keep it vertical or horizontal as you mark the cardboard with your pencil and trace the curve with the pointed end.
@Takingajourney_ Жыл бұрын
This video is so helpful. The first video that explains making a cabinet and I understand every step thanks so much. You are a lifesaver for my van build 😂
@SantiniLinguine Жыл бұрын
Savage! Just wanted to say thanks a ton for this guide. I jumped headfirst into building some van cabinets but they came out way too heavy and way too clunky. I rebuilt them using your video as a guide and they came out leagues better than what I had originally done. So for that thanks a ton :)
@michaelb.37744 жыл бұрын
Hi from Germany 👍 you could also screw an inbus screw inside the Montes nuts, let it look out some millimeters... and the press the construction against it...no mess with the elastic plastic material
@007nadineL3 жыл бұрын
Wow
@qarmy3294 жыл бұрын
I don’t know who these 18 AHOLES are that thumbed you down my friend (just nasty jealous wanna be’s !!!) BUT I’ve watched nearly ALL of your videos now and I’m just completely BLOWN AWAY at your TALENT and PATIENCE, your work is INCREDIBLE and to video everything at the same time just for US which adds so much time and effort to your projects ... well I’m hooked and I’ve learned sooo much from watching you I can’t tell you how much I APPRECIATE the time and energy you put into making these videos THANKYOU SEVEN YOU ROCK 🤩
@alanmason28852 жыл бұрын
I've viewed lots of van builds but this channel is spot on for me. Very practical and strong solutions. I've subscribed.
@cocojones34794 жыл бұрын
One of the best I've seen. Well done!
@douglasharley24404 жыл бұрын
my new favorite channel! love your work, and editing, and everything. much thanks
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Douglas!
@Rob-pw5ph4 жыл бұрын
I've watched a lot of van build videos and this is by far the best out there. Awesome work 👍🏽 hopefully starting ours at the end of October.
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob, I appreciate it! Good stuff man van builds are life-changing projects.
@brycemoon27124 жыл бұрын
Been watching vanlife videos for years as I myself live in a van and am looking to upgrade to a larger van, and I think the way you are building your van is the best I’ve seen yet! Love your magnet trick for the ceiling, the plus nuts, and the sliding bed for extra room! Will defiantly be referencing your videos during my next build out! Thank you! Ps. Love the energy my guy!
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome Bryce! Thank you man!
@mariaas1484 жыл бұрын
OMG! Not even building a van but I've subscribed! Amazing explanations, thank you!
@m4rku533 жыл бұрын
Been binge watching all your stuff. Awesome! Easy to follow! Not annoying at all like some people are! Keep up the great work! Currently planning my own build! Stupidly Ocd planning 1st then find the right van. Then follow my planning and make sure it turns out amazing like yours has. Love the 80/20 frame design just watching more on it to see if its something I'd like you use. Only touched upon the aesthetics of how I want it to look and what i want it to do. Obviously all depends on budgets.
@charlieboylinton3 жыл бұрын
Great tip with the Play Doh
@karenkeller58664 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos, I learn so much from them. Thank you
@darrenh201023 жыл бұрын
Well now I'm truly hooked. Watched 4 or 5 of your vids so far which have been great, hence I've subscribed. But the playdoh trick is true genius. Never seen it before and have struggled on several occasions with similar projects. It's a real game changer and will likely reduce my blood pressure lol. Now I'm determined to watch all your posts to see if you come up with any more nuggets of genius
@seven_o_savage3 жыл бұрын
So awesome to hear, thank you!!
@errolmagill16114 жыл бұрын
impressive build, you explain very well. In the UK, we call the plusnuts "Rivnuts" (as in rivets). I suggest bolting the microwave cabinet to the adjacent cabinets for added strength.
@ronc96382 жыл бұрын
agreed or rivnuts & threaded rod
@srf21124 жыл бұрын
That playdough hack ... pure genius!
@TSnowy233 жыл бұрын
Jim the Hardware store guy sounds like a very rare person. Most store workers have no idea what to do or who to do things.
@seven_o_savage3 жыл бұрын
Soooo true. I love Jim
@VanaConn4 жыл бұрын
Looking good ! Mist spray the baltic birch with water for helping it curve.
@queenkris28114 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. Exactly what I was looking for to learn to build my own cabinets in my van. Awesome job on this video.
@turneround89634 жыл бұрын
Van's coming along real nice seven, great job on the cabinets 👍I'm so tempted by vanlife the more I watch about it
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
That’s how I ended up getting convinced as well
@cavedwellersound3 жыл бұрын
Man, your advice trumps that of any I've seen. So many neat tips and tricks!
@johnmca56434 жыл бұрын
You're smart and talented. Yo ure doing it right and not rushing it.
@red7media4 жыл бұрын
love your videos, if anyone is making these cabinets use 2"x3" strips to hold the hinges , all else is good! as 7 savage ran out of screw hole room on those hinges, it happens.
@stingrayshark93734 жыл бұрын
Tip on getting an easier faster & accurate contour, get a Contour Gauge Duplicator.
@nutzer638644 жыл бұрын
Thx for sharing your expirience! Appreciate that a lot! I‘d be interested in a quick overview on how you drill the holes in your van minimising the metall dirt by magnets.
@alwaysblessed74804 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to come across your channel. Your tricks and knowledge are going to be very helpful for me and many others. Have you ever consider selling or marketing your templates to others it would save fellow builders a lot of time and frustration for people not as skilled as you! Thanks for what you are doing.
@kathleenpierz3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing all of these videos. They really are the best I have seen. I'm about 1/2 way into my second build and still solving problems, but your suggestions are awesome.
@christophermoon37173 жыл бұрын
I've watched this like 3 times, I've heard at least 2 others mention your video as well. Thank you homie!
@seven_o_savage3 жыл бұрын
🙏
@JayBuffington4 жыл бұрын
Looks great! I'm just about to start my build. I love the details in these videos. Thanks for sharing!
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay!
@markb88884 жыл бұрын
Love the playdoh trick!!!!
@bandit17322 жыл бұрын
An exoskeleton is, by definition, a skeleton on the exterior. Your oak strips create a interior skeleton, or endoskeleton, that is clad with birch plywood. Great hack with the Sillyputty.
@Greg-tj8rg4 жыл бұрын
That pinky trick, thats genius. I will probably attach the pencil to a marker or something so to help myself do it in as consistent a manner as possible
@Azranihil4 жыл бұрын
Bro, this is so good I feel like I owe you a lot of money.Keep up the amazing work, will be folowing!
@007nadineL3 жыл бұрын
U can paypal him anytime
@philippelitzler91684 жыл бұрын
Your explanations are so precise, it gives me the confidence to try it myself to do a really nice job, even for a novice like me.
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Philippe Litzler, I was in the exact same boat before starting this project
@daveeckblad Жыл бұрын
one of two things: put a shirt on or add a hipass filter at 100hz on your mic.
@billshelley14482 жыл бұрын
Great job Seven! You're videos are super helpful!
@lorinatzen4 жыл бұрын
Recommend some wide fender washers for the Plus Nut Screws... Don't want vibrations to work a divet into the wood over time... ;)
@petefrost17874 жыл бұрын
I am impressed. Excellent descriptions, video and results. I may copy your method rather than using pocket hole joinery. Thanks very much!
@piccolo62144 жыл бұрын
Just FYI for anyone looking to do a similar project there is such a thing as bendable plywood. Most regular plywood you find at places like HD and Lowes is comprised of layers of plywood which are sealed together in alternating wood grain directions. Bendable plywood is sealed together with the grain all going in the same direction. It works really well when you need to make a tight curve but it will also cost a bit more.
@mitchengelking3 жыл бұрын
dude... the play-doh tip is a game changer. New subscriber, props.
@ohmercy59244 жыл бұрын
OMG Dude! Where/ how did you learn all of this? You could have a business doing this- of course it would cost a fortune with how meticulous you are and how much time it takes you. Your work is superb. I’m a 71 year old woman wanting to go PT van life. Well no, I want to go full time but trying to be practical and hang onto an apartment in case I have any issues that would keep me immobilized as I get older. I’m in no position to get anything remotely like a sprinter, transit etc- in fact I’m afraid it would be a used minivan. Sigh. What could you do with that? Lol! Though maybe a regular van if I can scrape enough money together. Anyway- your work is superb. That ceiling idea was brilliant and I love your bed. Though for me I want a fixed bed and it can be a twin. Well, in a mini van it would have to be even smaller than a twin- wouldn’t it! Looking forward to seeing each phase and completed project. Even if I never get to do this watching others live their best lives is gratifying and so inspiring! Thank You
@mallorymcguire8334 жыл бұрын
ohmercy I'll be selling my minivan camper in June/July....nice camper, reasonable price, meticulous maintenance.
@ohmercy59244 жыл бұрын
Mallory McGuire hi. I’m just starting to try to accumulate money for something by selling all my “stuff.” Where are you located? Etc.
@mallorymcguire8334 жыл бұрын
ohmercy I'm in SoCal, Orange county. I won't be selling until end of June, so that gives you time to save? Do you have a Facebook account? I could send u some photos and information via messenger.
@ohmercy59244 жыл бұрын
Mallory McGuire hi- I’m in NJ on jersey shore. But I have a brother in Irvine who might be able to take a look at it when the time comes. I am on FB- Diana Wolf, though I rarely get there. Yes DM me. I just want to give you a heads up on my situation and possibilities of me “saving” money. I’m on SS and being from the hippie generation worked off the books a lot- so low SS fixed income. Saving doesn’t happen- however I have enormous amounts of things to sell online. Hopefully I’ll get enough together by the time you sell if it’s the right fit. Not to give you my life story or anything! Lol! Ttyl
@barry-cq4xg4 жыл бұрын
really nice job. good to see wood glue (pva) used in cabinet assembly - most self builders don't use it. The rivnuts (that what we call them in Europe) are the best way to attach cabinets to van. One alternative to Birch plywood is Poplar plywood which is even lighter. Great job.
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Barry. I agree, wood glue is legendary.
@barry-cq4xg4 жыл бұрын
hi Seven. thanks for your reply. I noticed the tool you were using to insert the rivnuts into your van. is this a proprietory tool or homemade. either way it worked very well. Thanks. barry
@pcspoor3 жыл бұрын
Thnx! Made mine exactly like this👍👍👍
@itsatale59574 жыл бұрын
What an great instructional video.
@jafarhash4 жыл бұрын
You are doing great ... i love how presice you are .. and creative.
@DrMott4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic content with great narrative and tempo to the videos!!
@cocacola34524 жыл бұрын
I would never have attempted to build my own cabinets. After watching this video I believe I can do it. I agree with many of the positive comments. There is consumer speck, military speck, and then there is Savage specification. Fantastic job!!! I've subbed. Safe Travels!
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Haha love it! Thank you!
@kevinkukla39482 жыл бұрын
@@seven_o_savage Hey, I hope my cabinets come out within "Savage Spec"!
@sherryberardino60324 жыл бұрын
The pinky finger is a great ideal, your video was very informative, you are very creative.
@sherryberardino60324 жыл бұрын
And the ply doe was great ideal
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad I could help :)
@chrishoulding50654 жыл бұрын
Great video with detailed explanation and super result. Looking forward to viewing your previous videos now I've subscribed.
@64maxpower4 жыл бұрын
The next van build get yourself a set of Vix bits for self centering the hinge screws
@007nadineL3 жыл бұрын
Omg speak english
@waynedeadder6644 жыл бұрын
I work on houses and thought I knew a lot. Dude, that play dough idea was boss Nice
@vincentmcguire4 жыл бұрын
Great video mate thx for helping me make my cabinets, cheers from Scotland
@remytompkins84273 жыл бұрын
This was a very helpful video. Thanks for all the details which we will use for our upper cabinet build we are starting today.
@princesspamela19593 жыл бұрын
Boom! Shaka! Laka!...
@JG-ky6pw3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job man, I love your work
@jonettang3 жыл бұрын
Did I just hear you say vantastic?? Great vids. I learned a lot from your videos.
@KikeArribas3 жыл бұрын
buen trabajo congratulations 👌👌👌👌👌
@anatolykurochkin30213 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very useful
@jeannettevelasquez73504 жыл бұрын
I am impressed, well done!
@mallorymcguire8334 жыл бұрын
These carpentry tips are really helpful
@hehu52134 жыл бұрын
Good job...Greetings from Poland.
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
whats up poland! sounds like you’d like the heater video ;)
@hehu52134 жыл бұрын
@@seven_o_savage I am also at the stage of building a motorhome, I am starting work on the floor ;)
@WATCHLLS3 жыл бұрын
Your a talented fellow, I will be building cabinets for my cargo trailer conversion. You could also use white wood instead of the oak. White wood is a fairly hard wood but less weight than the oak and less expensive for sure. I will also install a second bottom with some cross members to carry more weight.
@lakesideparkplace3 жыл бұрын
you explain everything so well! I feel empowered to make cabinets now!
@37nongbu3 жыл бұрын
wow!! good job
@Eyesis_14 жыл бұрын
"And there's a video on the...." 😆
@WATCHLLS3 жыл бұрын
Have been building stuff for 45 years and never knew the screw difference :)
@ceb78944 жыл бұрын
Ok. You even have a wooden chess set.... Everything you do is so similar in style to ..... Well ME.....wow! Nice video...
@kirker12293 жыл бұрын
On your kreg jig door hinge they have two little hole guides on the tool itself to pre drill the hinge screw holes FYI
@ilyarique4 жыл бұрын
you have fresh ideas in this build. loved it! subbed!
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you jrcometa!
@SaintTrinianz3 жыл бұрын
Playdogh😳🤨😎...Brilliant!!!
@josebrisa68392 жыл бұрын
It's looking good 😊 from Victoria Vaughn cloyd means