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HEIUKKO
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Приєднався 29 сер 2020
Welcome to HEIUKKO! (hey-OO-koh)! We're Petteri & Michelle. Originally planning to downsize and travel in "Tiny," a beautiful custom step van I designed and built. Instead, we found ourselves diving into entrepreneurship and launching a custom furniture shop. Join us as we build our parachute on the way down, navigating the twists of life in our 50's with creativity, determination, and a whole lot of sawdust.
As an interracial couple from two different cultures-Michelle from the States and Petteri from Finland-we bring a rich blend of perspectives to our craftsmanship, reflecting our diverse views on society, culture, and the world around us. Our journey isn't just about furniture; it's about art, architecture, custom van builds, and sharing stories of interest. We're also avid record collectors, finding inspiration in music from around the globe. Hit subscribe and let's make every moment count together!
As an interracial couple from two different cultures-Michelle from the States and Petteri from Finland-we bring a rich blend of perspectives to our craftsmanship, reflecting our diverse views on society, culture, and the world around us. Our journey isn't just about furniture; it's about art, architecture, custom van builds, and sharing stories of interest. We're also avid record collectors, finding inspiration in music from around the globe. Hit subscribe and let's make every moment count together!
Recycling Faceoff: Finland vs. USA
Sharing differences with our countries. Petteri Finland. Michelle USA.
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Soul Work | HEIUKKO
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#woodworking #sandingwood #cusomcabinetry #woodworkingprojects. Here I am sanding custom white oak finger pulls for our Philly kitchen job. There is a lot of work and love that goes into custom designs. This job has 17 pulls that needed sanding between three coats of finish. I believe that with custom craftsmanship, each piece carries a unique energy and soul-something you simply can't pull off...
Easy DIY EdgeBanding Tips for Perfect Woodwork | HEIUKKO Woodshop
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#Woodworking #EdgeBanding #DIYWoodshop #WoodworkingTutorial #Edgemaster #Craftsmanship #HomeImprovement. Welcome to HEIUKKO Woodshop! In this beginner woodworking tutorial, we will show you the methods that we use in our shop to add edgebanding to our projects. Edgebanding is a great way to give woodworking pieces a professional finish, enhance durability, and improve aesthetics.
Van Life: Easy Check-In Process for Short-Term Guests
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Welcome to Tiny! In this video, we guide you through the easy self check-in process for our short-term guests. Whether you're new to Tiny or a returning guest, this step-by-step walkthrough will help you settle in quickly and start enjoying your stay. Thanks for choosing Tiny as your cozy getaway on wheels!
DIY VAN MOD | Custom gate build for Step Van Conversion
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In this quick DIY Van Mod Video, we're showing you our custom gate for our Step Van Conversion! Whether you're living the van life or just want to upgrade your step van's style and functionality, check out how this epic gate works in action." Don’t forget to subscribe for more DIY van conversion ideas, tips, and tricks! Hit the like button if you find this video helpful and leave a comment with...
Michelle's Favorite Things in the HEIUKKO Woodshop | Candid Tour!
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Join me for a candid tour of my favorite things in the HEIUKKO Woodshop! I wasn’t expecting to be filmed by Petteri, so you’re getting an unfiltered glimpse into the unique items that inspire our woodworking projects. When we’re not working on the van, you’ll find us here in the shop, surrounded by quirky decor, vintage audio, musical instruments, and equipment that makes this space our creativ...
From Bread Truck To Luxury Hideaway! Must See! (2024) | Episode 2
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Join us on Episode 2 of the Ultimate Luxury Step Van Conversion Tour for a look at a stunning bread truck turned into a modern, sustainable living space. This camper van showcases a craftsman design with space-saving solutions perfect for minimalist living. Explore the off-grid features, including a fully equipped van kitchen and bathroom, ideal for van life enthusiasts. Get inspired by the inn...
From Bread Truck To Luxury Hideaway! Must See! (2024) | Episode 1
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Get ready for the ultimate luxury step van conversion tour! In this video, we'll show you a stunning van conversion that will make you want to hit the road ASAP. If you're into van life, this is a must-watch! Step inside "Tiny," our ultimate luxury step van conversion that will blow you away! In these videos, we take you through our 2024 step van conversion, featuring high-end amenities and str...
The Ultimate Step Van Conversion Project
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Progress Report #1 Here, I give you some insight on my first few days working on my step van, as well as a look in the shop where I get most of my work done. This is a simple channel following a craftsman, Petteri (me). Currently, I am outfitting a step van to live and travel in. Here, I will post my current escapades, as well as my future plans and ideas. Join us as I transform a step van into...
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Beautiful work, I love all the wood.
Thank you Bob! Much appreciated. Petteri
Masterfully done.
Thank you. :)
Wow this build is by far the most in the least amount of space ! The functionality of the sliding units adds livable space there's not an inch compromised in this unit. The table sir is special, love that its reclaim and resin too and the multi purpose functions are a nice touch with beautiful in bench mode with the backspash recessed truly a work of art. Does the table pull out to reveal bench seating behind?that is what went through my mind as you unfolded everything I thought the unit would slide out from the wall providng bench seating and and utilizing the custom couch on the other side.
This build was SO beautifully done. I think this step van is a great example of how space can be utilized in the best way.
Thank you. I learned a lot doing the build. Hopefully. I'll be able to do another in the future. There are a few things that I will do differently next time. Thank you for watching. Petteri
Nice built and design I like the sliding shower
Thank you Alesandro. Much appreciated.
AWESOME
Definitely one of the best I've seen.. and I ve seen a LOT. One of my main interests has always been movable components. I'm an architect by training but have primarily worked in energy. Would you be willing to share more detailed information on the room slides? Plans? build videos? PLEASE?
Thank you Rhonda. Yes, I definitely will. I'll have some time in the next week to put more content up and I will go over how I did the slide in features of the van. Thank you for your kind words. Petteri
Is this always stationary/parked or have you ever traveled in it? What’s the clearance on a truck like that? And is it even possible to use a lift kit on it?
Right now the van is boondocked and on Airbnb. We've only used it short distances. I was considering adding air suspension, but that never happened. The van is around 10.5ft tall.
Just incredible build congratulations on your success and design styles. 👍💪
Thank you so much!!
WOW!!!! You're a genius inventor/builder! I love everything about your truck! And wish I could make it my tiny home. It has everything on my need and want list!
Thanks Paul. Much Appreciated. Feel free to message me if you ever have any build questions. Petteri
These are all over Oregon.
That's awesome! We're on the east coast and have yet to see any.
Super clean, and nice painting. Heh heh
ha, thanks @joezen
THAT WAS INFORMATIVE NOT
Sorry dude. I was showing the two methods that we use.
Good tutorial, thanks. I couldn't see a roll of banding in the machine, but I guess it was there somewhere. Thanks again!
Hi Mike. If you look towards the window on the right you'll see the round platform that the roll is on. The roll is almost finished, I'm sure that is making it hard to see. Thank you for watching. Much appreciated!
I think this is the best van build I have seen yet! My great-grandmother is finished. That was her primary language. However, before she passed away not long ago, her finish was no longer understandable to modern-day finish-speaking people. It's fascinating how language changes over time.
Thank you! My Condolences regarding your great-grandmother. I am partial, but I think Finnish is a beautiful language. One of the hardest to learn.
YOU GOT WOOD, ,,,,,, ' ? ' )// We got ....//\ ( tree's, (( o)// \\ Love your Step-Van Cabinetry, all of wood it's so free, with an image facing me, Complimentary Nature is free, We love wood most Certainly.
Thanks Carlos! Much appreciated.
I am in the 1st 4 minutes and I am compelled to say, what I would do to have this beautifully converted tiny home on wheels!! WOW! Gorgeous...simply and absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words. It was definitely a learning experience. I'm hoping to soon do another build.
@@heiukko You are so very talented! What an accomplishment by a true artist!🩷
@@rf3811 Thank you :)
This is a gorgeous home on wheels! Love how you used the different types of wood, the sides and storage you created are incredible and next level.
Thank you Meira. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Great idea. Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you Rannes. Much appreciated.
Now that’s a beautiful convertion 😮 Can you do a video on how you build your Murphy bed ? I’m trying to build one but can figure it out
Thank you! We sure will make a video in the near future. Do you have a step van? Feel free to email us with any questions in the meantime.
Beautiful ❤
@@kitchensbyrannes Thank you.
I already pay for premium being sneaky on ads makes me so angry not a good look
I don't understand what you are getting at?
New life as what? A chair for ants
For the young skaters that use them.
I absolutely love this build. So innovative and beautifully done. Could you please tell me the total weight of this vehicle with a full water tank and fuel tank, please?
Thank you so much! That is one thing we still need to do. Get it to the weigh station.
I've always thought this was a no brainer for vans. Made a sketch of it in my Evernote 3 years ago. You actually built it :D
Cool. I enjoyed building it. Thanks for watching!
Such great talent!
Thank you Justin. Much Appreciated.
Not just stunning but genius as well. Cheers from Canada.
Thank you! Much appreciated.
For English not being your first language, you may speak slowly, but you have an impeccable command of the language! Beautiful build! You’re truly an innovative craftsman!
Thank you for the compliments. I really appreciate it. I do speak faster in Finnish, my native language.
😢😮😂😅 FLAWLESS 🎉❤🎉.
Thank you. Much appreciated.
You did a Fantastic Conversion...it's Absolutely Beautiful and Creative!!!!!
Thank you Karen. Much appreciated.
Fantastic stepvan conversion! I noticed that you have since replaced the incinerator toilet with a compost one. Is there a reason for that?
Thank you. We loved the idea of the incinerator, but the Tiny John gave us so many problems. Fan errors, door errors and not cycling properly, then the exhaust fan failed with only being used for 3 months. It's a shame because it was not cheap. Right now the van is boondocked in the yard of our woodshop. It's on Airbnb. There were problems with it every weekend we that we had guests. The OGO has been good. No headaches.
@@heiukko I figured it had something to do with the Tiny John. When I was looking for a toilet to use for our van conversion, I looked into incinerating toilets (specifically the Incinolet and Cinderella). I also didn't want to have to deal with black tank or composting toilets. So we decided on the Trekker Wrappon toilet. It's more expensive than the Laveo but you don't have to wait for the entire cassette to be used up to throw it.
@@exelixium, Understandable. There is a new model of The Tiny John that supposedly doesn't have the issues that ours did. Even though it was only in use for a few months, we purchased it 2 years ago. It was stored in the manufactures box and in a climate controlled environment. It is a beautiful looking unit. Sad that it didn't work out for us. The OGO get's lots of use before needing to empty. There is no smell and it has some nice technology. We chose that because it also looks nice and compliments our build. I wish the Tiny John would have worked out.
This is high level craftsmanship. Brilliant
Thank you so much! We appreciate you watching.
Curious to learn what your thinking was on the vehicle selection. Please
Hi Keith. In general, I wanted it to be a step van. It has the largest footprint for the living space and it is a square straight walled construction to start with. Outside of that, it was the engine and the transmission that I wanted. Petteri
I love the rig but I love the tiles and the slides the most. Can you provide info on the tiles, please? They look perfect 😊
Thank you so much. I think we got them from tilebar.com, La Riviera Queztal. I don't remember where we bought the matching grout.
Tile Club
Just found your channel and your woodworking skills are at masters level and keen eye for what looks good together is impeccable
Thank you so much Rebecca. I really appreciate it. Petteri
Best watched at 2x speed. Absolutely beautiful work!
Thank you so much! We appreciate it.
thanks. At 1.5x he sounds normal.
Man you talk about sexy, like 70's Jetsons meet 2024 sexy. My wife thought it was a very classy piece of work. What music is that?
Thanks Chris! I'm glad you and your wife liked the van. I hope to have an opportunity to do another one. The music we used in the video is an instrumental by Jonathan Mogavero called "Soul Slippin". Thanks again. Petteri & Michelle
Highly, highly recommend watching his vids at +1.5 speed 😂
Great build but the snob talking kills the whole vibe. Sorry.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Constructive criticism helps me improve, and I’m glad you liked the build!
Watch this video on 1.75 x speed 😅
Thanks for watching. Much appreciated.
Awesome build!
Thank you Bevily.
What a masterpiece!! 👍🏽👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you. Much appreciated.
?? Isn’t this a box truck?? Not a van??
It's a step van. Freightliner MT45
I love all of the music history!!!
Thanks SuperDave. Michelle
Beautiful piece of art, congratulations
@rfltrndd. Thank you.
Amazing build!!! WOW best storage and open feel.
@Lesastarot. Thank you so much! I was definitely going for that open feel. I appreciate you watching. Thanks again.
What is the year make and model of the step truck
2003 Freightliner MT45 28ft long.
Do you do conversions as a proffesional
@@BryanKrauss-u7y I am well equipped to do design and build out a conversion to anyone's specification. We are running a custom woodworking shop in Lancaster, PA, where we can park vehicles right next to our shop and build them out.
Where are you located
@@BryanKrauss-u7y, Lancaster, PA
How much did that cost to convert
I estimate it to be around 30k and that includes the cost of the van.
What are the dimensions what company made your conversion
28ft Long with 18ft cargo space. I designed and built out the van. My dad helped out with some of the engine work.
Whats the mpg like with the 6cyl!
We get approx. 12-14 mpg with our van.