Easily my new favourrite channel you two. Stunning to see what a quality shipwright can do to a van space. I'm an engineer, dirtbike rider, car enthusiast, part time maker of anything/mechanic/wood worker/welder/fabricator and when I one day get my time to build a van I'll be going back over this build in depth for ideas. A class act; leaps an bounds beyond the majority of junk out there. Priviliged to get to watch along, thankyou both.
Hey! Now that’s pretty cool to hear! Thanks 🤙 Sounds like we’ve got a lot in common too! Although it sounds like we need to get you hooked on boats too 😉😀
Thanks so much! Super cool having your encouragement, appreciate it thank you!! 🙏 also stoked you’re liking the RoadBoat so exciting it’s starting to really come together!
Unfortunately “professional build” in the motor home world doesn’t involve the level of quality you are building to! It’s a real pleasure to see actually what’s possible! Cheers 👏😀👍
To be fair if he sold that as a business the majority of comments would be about how expensive it would be, people want quality at a budget price unfortunately
Hey Simon, thanks mate. That’s so cool to hear! It’s a boat after this though… Mind you, its pretty much the same thing only in water! Both of them are just wood work, composites and engineering projects. So good!! We love them both 👍🤙
It's so good to see people are now "discovering" you folks! We love watching exactly how things come together, the problem solving on the go & the beautiful results. Still a way to go on the van, which gets us even more excited for what is to come! Thank you so much for putting these together for us all to enjoy. 🙏✌️👍
@@SailHub No need to worry, Chris is clearly capable and the end result looks fantastic! When he was test bending the toe kick kerfs after pulling it out of the steam bag, I was saying out loud 'Oh don't break' repeatedly. 😆 I like the choice of Walnut over a Sapele or Ribbon Mahogany. Judging by other comments I'm gonna put it out there, this community needs more of your van build videos. All the best!
As ever guys, you are both awesome and the work is beautiful. I have enjoyed every video and seeing a new one drop always makes me smile.👏👏👏👍 keep up the great work.
That's great craftsmanship and great camerawork too. Loved the "I'm just lazy, so I'm cutting the dovetails straight off with the saw". For me that meant - I know I'll get it to work! Only wish I could manage the level of skill - well done guys!
Hey Ewan, thanks fella. Great your enjoying it! As for the dovetails, it’s been off the saw for years now. It took some practice back in the day but it’s just second nature I guess. Anyway, we all make mistakes and get through them so you right, if it doesn’t work out, it’s nothing we can’t fix 😉
My only problem is that you starting to make me feel very inadequate with my cabinet making skills 🤣🤣 Absolutely loving this series. Can hardly wait to see you guys start on the built in earnest. That decking will be awesome as well. Thanks again for a great episode. Where are the other 65.7K subscribers??? 😇
It's great to see this level from both of you. High intelligence and amazing skills.I am fascinated by your explanation on each aspect of the build. Merci
I love watching this van build. The level of craftsmanship is unparalleled in the van world for sure. I can't wait to see what you bring to the boat build. When do you plan to have the van "liveable"?
Hello and thanks!! So good to hear your enjoying it! As for when we can live in it.. Well, we’re booked in for podcasting and filming at Boot Dusseldorf in Jan so it needs to be before then! Wish us luck and lots of it!! 😅
Coming along well - no showstoppers and material shaped, trimmed - ready to be fitted. Nice organization - even with long lead cork sheet out of Portugal. People must think all this is within reach of their van dreams. I’ve watched boat builds exceed 3yr just inside woodwork. Great progress you guys!
Thanks! I rekon if you have a dream it’s worth a smash! Sure it takes time, our UA-cam is our dream and mate…… It’s so time consuming! But…. We’re still at it! 😂👍😃
Love the lazy dovetails lol, I cant count the numbers of times I have tried to perfect them for myself, and never get them to a standard I would be willing to show anyone 🤣 but I am at present making a cockpit roof for my little project out of some ash that I have air dried down to 15% so many mortice and tenon joints with strange angles and curves, made even better as the only drawing is inside my brain 🤣
I wish my local hardware store sold those hand tools; every time I'm back in Canada I make a pilgrimage to Lee Valley to pick up some more Veritas tools. What you are able to do with just a few quality tools is really great and goes to show that you don't need lots of tools to do quality work. Love the build and can't wait to see what you do with your sailboat. Thanks for the chalk tip!
Hey Hamish! Yeah.. some of the tools are actually quite fancy but in essence you can do the same stuff with basic stuff. Most of my gear is getting on a big now and most of my gear was inherited from my grandfather. Pretty lucky really! Pleased your enjoying the videos, the boys going to be interesting for sure but a totally different concept!
I could mention the mastery of the "wood hand job works", the insane level of quality of this videos ( Jenny, you rule girl ) and so many other things that put this channel on the level of... actually , there's no other to compare ... like the Highlander movies quote "...there can be only one..." and you guys beat them all !! ; ) BUT, the devil is also in the details, and Chris, I bet Angus would be proud of your 5:29 momment hahahahah
First time watching your channel. Wow, got totally absorbed, love seeing quality workmanship, camera workwomanship also excellent! Built my own van for skiing, found it more testing than building my own house! Don’t know how you manage to put out great content as well❤
Heeeey!! Cheers, I don’t see much of it in the boatyards, these days it’s all basic machines or even a cnc. That’s cool but it’s just not rewarding in the same way. It also doesn’t appear to save time which is surprising. It would save time if you were making multiple units mind. A lot of time!! But I guess that’s why I like boats, they are generally one of a kind.
Hey thanks! It’s looking like we are going to buy a new light! We can’t see anything after 4pm at the moment! Its just sooo Dark, and of course there is no lighting in the farm shed at all! Any recommendations?
@@SailHub Ahhh, well for my photography I use the Godox brand, cheap and Chinese. For the softboxes I pay good money, but what you have already looks just fine. For seeing cuts you can buy LED headbands for hiking/biking, I use the same when I'm crafting things on my boat which also lacks light in the evening. Have fun!
Cheers fella, I’ve had my eye on a Godox ml100 for a while… a little under powered for the workshop though, that’s for inside the van for podcasting. I think we could do with a 300w as at the moment I I have to carry the dammed thing around with me. Headtorches are great, we have exposure ones from the mtb’s but they create harsh shadows which don’t help for my kind of work. I think big lights are better but they are just too costly! Thanks for the godox suggestion, nice to know you rate them! 👍
It made me smile when you started cutting the dove tail with the handsaw with your index finger along the top of the saw handle. Just like my late father used to, he was a pattern maker by trade but could make just about anything in wood. Fantastic build 😊
you remind me of my school woodwork teacher. I used to stare watching him work in amazement. love your work and love your channel and wish you both so much success
This just reminded me of the time I used secret mitre dovetail joints and then being gutted when everyone thought I had just used a simple mitre joint. Never did another, it was half blinds from then on in 🤣 Great work you two once again - super warm up for the yacht development series. Will be interesting to get your take on the Navicork as my teak decks on MacMac are at "end of life" Smashing as always
Hey thanks mate. Yeah… puzzle joints and all that are great fun ay but no one really cares about the effort 🤦♂️🤷♂️ Sure, the Navicork is amazing on the face of it, let’s see how she weathers. Great to have the opportunity to be testing it out though! 👍
That standard of fit out should deliver a rattle proof van! It is a treat to see someone with the knowledge, skills and experience, work on detailed items like this. Interestingly it reminds me of the high level required to do something complex and intricate, and get it 100% right. Why is it that education, exams are focused on 'pass' marks of 75%? I don't employ someone to do 75% of job or pay 75% of tax etc.
Sadly though… most people aim for a pass mark there’s days… it’s a shame really, we’re loosing what made our craft so good. Anyhow, we’re enjoying building the van and it seems like your enjoying watching it so it’s a win win here!! 😀🤙
By that your referring to me I suppose? 😂 Sorry, I thought you said sharper tool! I could do with a lot of tools to be honest but we’re getting by 🙂. What shaper tool re you referring to then?
Yeah, me too! I’ve seen varying results on boats as a deck… but this does seem pretty sweet. They are apparently the only people in the world that can make it like this. The promises are there and if it works out it’s a no brainer for a deck! We’ve got our fingers crossed as it’s this or Kiwi Grip at present and let’s face it, the cork will look well smart in comparison, as well as being kinder on bare knees!
@GravelRacer1 Wahey! Does sound fun, I raced DH for years, traveled all over with it, fantastic being on bikes - I love it! Not on them too much these days as it’s head down in the van and I bust myself up. Mind you, I’m hoping that we get out on some gravel out in Switzerland when we start the bit out there!
Thoroughly enjoying your videos. Puts my paltry efforts on our van to shame. Although never having made a drawer in my life I’m pleased they’re still great after 400 nights in the van. We’ve used cork flooring (domestic not marine( and it’s been great. Hardwearing and warm. Looking forward to the next video.
nice. Yeah, I'm a designer/data analyst. Spending most of his working hours online. Seen a ton o' builds, this one is nice n modern, well planned etc let's hope for successful results^^
Hay Guys, awesome videos! We live in Switzerland and just bought our own boat. We were wondering if you are going to show how you made your fiddles on the worktops? Looking forward to following the boat build. You can pop in for a cup of tea!
Hey up fella, I’m afraid we don’t have time to film everything for UA-cam but we do have a lot of things like that over on Patreon. I am also helping a lot of people out over there with their projects and am happy to help! Aside from that, it’s just simple thermoforming with a heat gun but pre shaped before bending and then hand finishes before being fixed in place 👍 More than happy to help😃👍 oh, where in Switzerland?! And where and what is your boat?
Welp. Glad you didn't start this project until after I was well on my way with my own camper project because my level of workmanship now looks like a five year old made it with some scrap plywood and a hammer by comparison. Probably never would have gotten anywhere if I had been trying to get to this level. I went with mostly marine stuff because... well, camper stuff is garbage. I'm using Safire, another Finnish manufacturer's diesel stove which the local chandlery seems to think is even better than the Wallas, very pleased with it so far.
I been watching your work and is absolute quality craftsmanship! I'd love to spend some time with people like yourselves and learn some of your skills. I'm a vehicle technician and it's boring not likeit was 20 years ago! Great work!👌💯
Hey Mark, I’ve been changing brake pads tonight…. Busy my ratchet and hurt my hand. Only got half done 😂 I feel for you mate! When we get into the boat we will be offering spaces to come and join us over on Patreon. Otherwise just keep in touch, we’re always trying to accommodate folk!!👍
Agh bejesus Chris - blind dove tails - well done lad - haven't seen that in an age - you are a Master craftsman also compliments to Jenny - great camera work - and man cool choice of blues - it rocks - vans looking good - damn you guys are tough - a Van and a boat fit out - as always - love your work - Aye..
I know too late now as you already done it but regarding the composite worktops, just treat the damage as a joint, fill with the epoxy joint adhesive, sand through the grades and polish 100% invisible
Thanks man, I tried that in an off cut. Sometimes you get away with it but there was a distinct faint ring mate. I rekon most wouldn’t care or notice but I found a way 👍
Nice, yeah we can’t wait to fit the cork!! Have you seen our video on the cork insulation? You might find that interesting too! Oh the workshops are made up from off cuts we sourced. They are corian 👍🏼
Hi..we really enjoy watching your uploads. Super skills and excellent educational viewing. One small suggestion to improve your video sound. The music inbetween your talking is a wee bit loud .😊
I'm trying to figure out if I have met you in Antibes or one of the boat yards along the riviera. I used to do similar work to you but not at your level but mostly super yachts. love your van build and wish I had gone that route on mine. love your work....
Hey Andy, possibly.. but I wouldn’t imagine. I’ve done very little out there to be honest. Glad you like the work too, thanks man 👍 always nice to get the nod from a fellow craftsman!
Wait…no chopping board storage reveal?🤷🏼♂️ Don’t worry I saw all the work that went into the oven vent system while I was moving Chris’ tools around at night😉 hahaha
@ hmm, my first thought was the obvious choice of solid walnut but how you just worded that im now thinking it must be something different like the corian offcut from the sink cutout. But you had 2 holes for 2 cutting boards…So maybe it’s a trick question & you’v used 2 different materials for different tasks🧐 Would be nice if one fit the sink recess perfectly so it stays a flush benchtop for when the sinks not in use. I doubt you picked up a 2pack from Aldi 😂 Final answer - 1 walnut & 1 corian🤞🏼
@scottspropertyservices6877 haha! Some great thoughts going on there. Sadly no inset chopping board, I’ve had that on the last two boats and wanted east access to the sinks for our home. So, both are controlled by one button, nope not corian or walnut but it was turned on a woodwork lathe!
Yeah, that’s the point of the blind dovetail, as to not spoil the face edge and grain matching on the front panel. As bot box joints. They would work yeah, but they have nowhere near the strength of a dovetail and of course, I really don’t like to spend my days machining!
Oh man! That’s not ideal. We were working on boats out in Spain a while back, sadly this story doesn’t surprise me. Anyhow, it’s way better to do it yourself! Good luck mate, stay strong! We will get there together 👊🤙
Did you say you are building this van with basic hand tools available at a hardware store? Lol right. Nothing like setting expectations. You might want to mention your hand tools are top level cabinetry tools, many requiring years of experience just to sharpen, let alone use. Just messing with you, love the skill level. The galley and curved bulkhead are amazing.
Haha! Thanks mate, mind you you can buy it all from a hardware store and it really doesn’t need to be fancy. I think fancy is great if your using them all of the time. But otherwise it’s just not needed. Glad you enjoyed the video, yeah it’s coming together now. We were happy how the curves came together too!
You're not understanding; you and fancy tools would get your ass kicked by a skilled tradesman using even the most rustic gear. He didn't say for beginners, which is how you read it.
Thanks for that! It’s a shame that the classically trained shipwright’s are dying out. There are still plenty around though, we just take some finding!
It’s actually beech ply. I added American black walnut trimmings and face veneer to complete the look. So far I’m pretty happy with it all. Looking forward to bringing the galley to a finish now! Can’t wait to see it varnished up!
Haha! Mate, there are loads in Spain but the regulations do make it difficult!! For the record though, it’s not out business at all! We’re shipwrights here not camper people, we don’t greatly know what we’re doing, just making it up as we go along! 😅🤣
First 2 seconds, Boom! Great camera work. 10 seconds later Boom! Sex talk.... and a dirty laugh...... Well, for the rest of video it was just a dusty man talking about how he handles his wood... along with some more great videography, cool music and excellent carpentry demonstrations and explanations..... Its wonderful to watch how you're applying your shipwright skills to a smaller vessel. 🙏
Una recomendación para hacer cualquier encimera , la altura de la persona que va a trabajar con ella dividido entre 2 y la sumas al resultado 5 cm, por qué esa encimera la veo baja para que agas algo tu con ella.
Interesting method of countertop measurements. I tend to work on what you need to fit under them as a minimum and work on preference from there. For reference the top of the work surface here is 890mm. So not far off your formula’s results at all given we are 173 and 170 tall. Thanks for that tip 😎
@@SailHub este libro te puede ayudar para adaptar lo a las medidas de las personas ,arquetipos21.blogspot.com/2018/06/las-dimensiones-humanas-en-los-espacios.html busca lo que suele estar en internet, de esta forma no estarás restringido a las formas de los barcos.
I wonder why you call your dovetails blind. They are half blind, as you can see them from one side. True blind dovetails would be invissible once asembled.
Hey John, I can appreciate where you are coming from here. However that is a strong point your making there. We have said no to multiple ads an said yes to these guys. It sounds cliche but Jenni has been using it before we took the ad and we are happy to promote them based on our experience.
Thoroughly enjoying your videos. Puts my paltry efforts on our van to shame. Although never having made a drawer in my life I’m pleased they’re still great after 400 nights in the van. We’ve used cork flooring (domestic not marine( and it’s been great. Hardwearing and warm. Looking forward to the next video.
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Easily my new favourrite channel you two. Stunning to see what a quality shipwright can do to a van space. I'm an engineer, dirtbike rider, car enthusiast, part time maker of anything/mechanic/wood worker/welder/fabricator and when I one day get my time to build a van I'll be going back over this build in depth for ideas. A class act; leaps an bounds beyond the majority of junk out there. Priviliged to get to watch along, thankyou both.
Hey! Now that’s pretty cool to hear! Thanks 🤙
Sounds like we’ve got a lot in common too! Although it sounds like we need to get you hooked on boats too 😉😀
I don’t understand why you guys don’t have 10x the subscribers. This is by far the best van build out there!
Thanks so much! Super cool having your encouragement, appreciate it thank you!! 🙏 also stoked you’re liking the RoadBoat so exciting it’s starting to really come together!
agree. i think its just the amount of van builds we have already seen. but yeah we can all see its by far the best van build on youtube
Unfortunately “professional build” in the motor home world doesn’t involve the level of quality you are building to! It’s a real pleasure to see actually what’s possible! Cheers 👏😀👍
Cheers fella! Really pleased you think that 👍😃
To be fair if he sold that as a business the majority of comments would be about how expensive it would be, people want quality at a budget price unfortunately
Totally agree, amazing build. I doubt you’d get many people paying boat prices for campers though!
@MattEMaddock a few of the "adventure" sprinter vans are a bit eye watering
Exactly! There’s no chance we could make a business selling these! Boats are where it’s at guys! 🤙🤷♂️
My favourite channel atm. Love this build. You guys are awesome presenters. Video quality is amazing. LOVE watching Chris work. Build more vans!! 🤣
Hey Simon, thanks mate. That’s so cool to hear!
It’s a boat after this though… Mind you, its pretty much the same thing only in water! Both of them are just wood work, composites and engineering projects. So good!! We love them both 👍🤙
Hand cut dovetails.... and in plywood too. This van is going to be stunning.
Thanks Norman, we’re doing our best with what we’ve got!
Best build on the internet ❤
@SailingYachtZora I’ve seen better 🤣👊
Can't wait to see in person at the Mets!! 🥰
Chance would be a fine thing chap!!! We’re taking the small van. 😎😝
It's so good to see people are now "discovering" you folks! We love watching exactly how things come together, the problem solving on the go & the beautiful results. Still a way to go on the van, which gets us even more excited for what is to come! Thank you so much for putting these together for us all to enjoy. 🙏✌️👍
Hi Paul, thanks fella! Great to have your support 👍👊
Custom cabinetmaker here. Really nice work and presentation. Looking forward to seeing more and an in-depth of the final build. Cheers!
Thanks for the super nice comment! Chris will be pumped to hear this! 🙌🏼 Did you see our earlier video where we made the curved step?
@@SailHub I have not, will look it up, cheers👍
Cool, let us know what you think! I always get nervous when another craftsman watches 😬🤞
@@SailHub No need to worry, Chris is clearly capable and the end result looks fantastic! When he was test bending the toe kick kerfs after pulling it out of the steam bag, I was saying out loud 'Oh don't break' repeatedly. 😆 I like the choice of Walnut over a Sapele or Ribbon Mahogany. Judging by other comments I'm gonna put it out there, this community needs more of your van build videos. All the best!
You guys seriously upped your game with cinematography and music this round… great stuff as always 😎
Hi Robert,
Thanks fella, glad you liked it! See you in the next one👍 cheers 🍻
As ever guys, you are both awesome and the work is beautiful. I have enjoyed every video and seeing a new one drop always makes me smile.👏👏👏👍 keep up the great work.
Hey Patrick, cheers fella. Stoked your still enjoying them and thanks for the support!!! 😁
That's great craftsmanship and great camerawork too.
Loved the "I'm just lazy, so I'm cutting the dovetails straight off with the saw". For me that meant - I know I'll get it to work!
Only wish I could manage the level of skill - well done guys!
Hey Ewan, thanks fella. Great your enjoying it! As for the dovetails, it’s been off the saw for years now. It took some practice back in the day but it’s just second nature I guess. Anyway, we all make mistakes and get through them so you right, if it doesn’t work out, it’s nothing we can’t fix 😉
My only problem is that you starting to make me feel very inadequate with my cabinet making skills 🤣🤣 Absolutely loving this series. Can hardly wait to see you guys start on the built in earnest. That decking will be awesome as well. Thanks again for a great episode. Where are the other 65.7K subscribers??? 😇
Hey Wagner! Thanks mate, yeah..: we need to round some subscribers up for sure. That would be epic for us.
Glad we’re still entertaining you 👍🙂
You definitely outdid yourselves on this one. Amazing stuff. Quality.
We did?! How’s that then? Anyhow, thanks Jeff! We appreciate you telling us!! 😃😁
It's great to see this level from both of you. High intelligence and amazing skills.I am fascinated by your explanation on each aspect of the build. Merci
Hey Helen! Thanks! So cool you see it from both angles, it’s not all boatbuilding here, Jenni’s the one that really makes it happen here!
Santé 🍻
Awesome work, this is such a great series! When you guys get to doing your boat it's going to be incredible!
Hey Dan!
Thanks fella, that’s something coming from you chap 👍
I love watching this van build. The level of craftsmanship is unparalleled in the van world for sure. I can't wait to see what you bring to the boat build. When do you plan to have the van "liveable"?
Hello and thanks!!
So good to hear your enjoying it! As for when we can live in it.. Well, we’re booked in for podcasting and filming at Boot Dusseldorf in Jan so it needs to be before then!
Wish us luck and lots of it!! 😅
Coming along well - no showstoppers and material shaped, trimmed - ready to be fitted. Nice organization - even with long lead cork sheet out of Portugal. People must think all this is within reach of their van dreams. I’ve watched boat builds exceed 3yr just inside woodwork. Great progress you guys!
Thanks! I rekon if you have a dream it’s worth a smash! Sure it takes time, our UA-cam is our dream and mate…… It’s so time consuming! But…. We’re still at it! 😂👍😃
Love the lazy dovetails lol, I cant count the numbers of times I have tried to perfect them for myself, and never get them to a standard I would be willing to show anyone 🤣 but I am at present making a cockpit roof for my little project out of some ash that I have air dried down to 15% so many mortice and tenon joints with strange angles and curves, made even better as the only drawing is inside my brain 🤣
Ohhh! Nice, brain drawings are where it’s at!
I would love to see this when you are done! 👍
This by far the best thing I watch. Great job
Hey Peter! Thanks Man. Great to have the support, cheers 👊🍻
Can’t wait to see floor fit exciting
Ohhhh yeahhhh!
Looks amazing you guys well done.
Thanks!!! We’re glad to be seeing it come together, getting excited about the boat now!!
I wish my local hardware store sold those hand tools; every time I'm back in Canada I make a pilgrimage to Lee Valley to pick up some more Veritas tools. What you are able to do with just a few quality tools is really great and goes to show that you don't need lots of tools to do quality work. Love the build and can't wait to see what you do with your sailboat.
Thanks for the chalk tip!
Hey Hamish! Yeah.. some of the tools are actually quite fancy but in essence you can do the same stuff with basic stuff. Most of my gear is getting on a big now and most of my gear was inherited from my grandfather.
Pretty lucky really!
Pleased your enjoying the videos, the boys going to be interesting for sure but a totally different concept!
I could mention the mastery of the "wood hand job works", the insane level of quality of this videos ( Jenny, you rule girl ) and so many other things that put this channel on the level of... actually , there's no other to compare ... like the Highlander movies quote "...there can be only one..." and you guys beat them all !! ; ) BUT, the devil is also in the details, and Chris, I bet Angus would be proud of your 5:29 momment hahahahah
Cheers Rafa! Oh yeah! ‘It’s a long way to the top” 🤟🎸
First time watching your channel. Wow, got totally absorbed, love seeing quality workmanship, camera workwomanship also excellent! Built my own van for skiing, found it more testing than building my own house! Don’t know how you manage to put out great content as well❤
Hey John, thanks chap!
Yeah, Jennis a legend with the camera for sure! She’s great at it 👍 without her we would have nothing mate!
Wow loving the cork deck
It’s a corker 🤣😂😆🍾🍾 We love it!!
Well done Jenni
Thanks! 😜
Classic Handwork Smokes! Thank you
Heeeey!! Cheers, I don’t see much of it in the boatyards, these days it’s all basic machines or even a cnc. That’s cool but it’s just not rewarding in the same way. It also doesn’t appear to save time which is surprising.
It would save time if you were making multiple units mind. A lot of time!! But I guess that’s why I like boats, they are generally one of a kind.
😆 classic hand jobs, bloody hell that’s a whole different UA-cam channel.
Van looks mega, that will be brilliant ✊
Oh man! What a cock up, it just had to stay in! 😂🤦♂️
Your presentation is really really good, you're bless with teacher DNA! Yes, please buy more big softbox lights 🤭
Hey thanks! It’s looking like we are going to buy a new light!
We can’t see anything after 4pm at the moment! Its just sooo Dark, and of course there is no lighting in the farm shed at all!
Any recommendations?
@@SailHub Ahhh, well for my photography I use the Godox brand, cheap and Chinese. For the softboxes I pay good money, but what you have already looks just fine. For seeing cuts you can buy LED headbands for hiking/biking, I use the same when I'm crafting things on my boat which also lacks light in the evening. Have fun!
Cheers fella, I’ve had my eye on a Godox ml100 for a while… a little under powered for the workshop though, that’s for inside the van for podcasting.
I think we could do with a 300w as at the moment I I have to carry the dammed thing around with me. Headtorches are great, we have exposure ones from the mtb’s but they create harsh shadows which don’t help for my kind of work. I think big lights are better but they are just too costly!
Thanks for the godox suggestion, nice to know you rate them! 👍
It made me smile when you started cutting the dove tail with the handsaw with your index finger along the top of the saw handle. Just like my late father used to, he was a pattern maker by trade but could make just about anything in wood. Fantastic build 😊
Hey Chris, that’s cool to hear! Cheers for sharing man 👍👌
Excellent workmanship thanks
Thank you! 🤙😃
you remind me of my school woodwork teacher. I used to stare watching him work in amazement. love your work and love your channel and wish you both so much success
Hey Pat! Thanks mate! Really appreciate you taking the time to comment 👍
Woodwork teacher!!! Not likely I would be much good at that mind…. 😂🤦♂️
This just reminded me of the time I used secret mitre dovetail joints and then being gutted when everyone thought I had just used a simple mitre joint. Never did another, it was half blinds from then on in 🤣 Great work you two once again - super warm up for the yacht development series.
Will be interesting to get your take on the Navicork as my teak decks on MacMac are at "end of life"
Smashing as always
Hey thanks mate. Yeah… puzzle joints and all that are great fun ay but no one really cares about the effort 🤦♂️🤷♂️
Sure, the Navicork is amazing on the face of it, let’s see how she weathers. Great to have the opportunity to be testing it out though! 👍
Subscribed, scenic carpenter.
Nice mate!! 🤟
Great episode, tunes and editing. Nevermind the excellent building. 😀🇨🇦
Thanks Mark! 😃🤙
That standard of fit out should deliver a rattle proof van! It is a treat to see someone with the knowledge, skills and experience, work on detailed items like this. Interestingly it reminds me of the high level required to do something complex and intricate, and get it 100% right. Why is it that education, exams are focused on 'pass' marks of 75%? I don't employ someone to do 75% of job or pay 75% of tax etc.
Sadly though… most people aim for a pass mark there’s days… it’s a shame really, we’re loosing what made our craft so good. Anyhow, we’re enjoying building the van and it seems like your enjoying watching it so it’s a win win here!!
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cork brilliant, Wallace brilliant, over the top van build brilliant
Glad you liked it! Hope to see you in the next one
With the knowledge you have i am left with no option but to subscribe :)
Cheers for jumping on board! Mucus appreciated! See you in the nest one 👊😃
so good. I don't do any carpentry. Seeing this work, I'm really inspired to start learning the basics.
Amazing! Go for it! And let us know if you have any questions 👍🏼
I think a Shaper Tool would be great for all your ingenious construction.
By that your referring to me I suppose? 😂 Sorry, I thought you said sharper tool!
I could do with a lot of tools to be honest but we’re getting by 🙂. What shaper tool re you referring to then?
The cork deking is very interesting, I’m interested in the sound deadening qualities as well as how it will wear in such a small space.
Yeah, me too! I’ve seen varying results on boats as a deck… but this does seem pretty sweet. They are apparently the only people in the world that can make it like this. The promises are there and if it works out it’s a no brainer for a deck! We’ve got our fingers crossed as it’s this or Kiwi Grip at present and let’s face it, the cork will look well smart in comparison, as well as being kinder on bare knees!
Always learning something from your channel even if it's a piece of chalk to show up the lines!
Nice, thanks for your comment. Stoked you’ve learnt something! Sometimes the simplest things are the best! Stoked to have passed this onto you 👍🏼
This is genuinely Amazing !!
Hey Ross, thanks for that, glad you like it!!! 🤙😀
Stunning craftsmanship.
@GravelRacer1 Cheers! 🍻
Now, with a username like that I need to know what your racing?!
@SailHub Races on gravel roads and single/double track on my Canyon Grizl. Loads of fun.
@GravelRacer1 Wahey! Does sound fun, I raced DH for years, traveled all over with it, fantastic being on bikes - I love it!
Not on them too much these days as it’s head down in the van and I bust myself up. Mind you, I’m hoping that we get out on some gravel out in Switzerland when we start the bit out there!
Thoroughly enjoying your videos. Puts my paltry efforts on our van to shame. Although never having made a drawer in my life I’m pleased they’re still great after 400 nights in the van. We’ve used cork flooring (domestic not marine( and it’s been great. Hardwearing and warm. Looking forward to the next video.
Hey Mark, sounds like a cool can mate.
400 nights too! Epic! Cavy wait to finish ours!!! 🙂
nice. Yeah, I'm a designer/data analyst. Spending most of his working hours online. Seen a ton o' builds, this one is nice n modern, well planned etc let's hope for successful results^^
Cheers!! Glad you approve 👍
Fantastic work Chris, awesome fim/edit/soundtrack. You guys deserve 100´s more subscribers, 👍
Thanks you so much Bernie. Stoked you’re enjoying it!! Your encouragement really keep us going!! 🙌🏼
Hay Guys, awesome videos! We live in Switzerland and just bought our own boat. We were wondering if you are going to show how you made your fiddles on the worktops? Looking forward to following the boat build. You can pop in for a cup of tea!
Hey up fella,
I’m afraid we don’t have time to film everything for UA-cam but we do have a lot of things like that over on Patreon.
I am also helping a lot of people out over there with their projects and am happy to help! Aside from that, it’s just simple thermoforming with a heat gun but pre shaped before bending and then hand finishes before being fixed in place 👍
More than happy to help😃👍 oh, where in Switzerland?! And where and what is your boat?
Welp. Glad you didn't start this project until after I was well on my way with my own camper project because my level of workmanship now looks like a five year old made it with some scrap plywood and a hammer by comparison. Probably never would have gotten anywhere if I had been trying to get to this level. I went with mostly marine stuff because... well, camper stuff is garbage. I'm using Safire, another Finnish manufacturer's diesel stove which the local chandlery seems to think is even better than the Wallas, very pleased with it so far.
Hey, thanks!! Glad you appreciate our work! Cool you went down a similar line too. Yeah, I know your stove, they look good for sure 👌
I been watching your work and is absolute quality craftsmanship! I'd love to spend some time with people like yourselves and learn some of your skills. I'm a vehicle technician and it's boring not likeit was 20 years ago! Great work!👌💯
Hey Mark, I’ve been changing brake pads tonight…. Busy my ratchet and hurt my hand. Only got half done 😂 I feel for you mate!
When we get into the boat we will be offering spaces to come and join us over on Patreon. Otherwise just keep in touch, we’re always trying to accommodate folk!!👍
@@SailHub thanks for the reply. I will keep watching. Hopefully see you soon 👍😉
@markfoster3421 thanks mate!! Yeah man, till then 🤙
Such a sick build. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Cant wait to see the end result
You’re welcome! Stoked you’re enjoying it!! Do you have a van yourself?
@@SailHub I do! I'm in the middle of my conversion and will definitely apply some of your techniques.
@mtevrest cool! It would be nice to see the conversion when your done
@ I will make a room tour and let you know 👍
Nice! We will look forward to that for sure! Thanks 👍👊
Agh bejesus Chris - blind dove tails - well done lad - haven't seen that in an age - you are a Master craftsman also compliments to Jenny - great camera work - and man cool choice of blues - it rocks - vans looking good - damn you guys are tough - a Van and a boat fit out - as always - love your work - Aye..
Hey Dirk, legend mate. Thanks! Will pass the message onto Jenni! She’s on. Night off- first time in months! 🤣🙂
I know too late now as you already done it but regarding the composite worktops, just treat the damage as a joint, fill with the epoxy joint adhesive, sand through the grades and polish 100% invisible
Thanks man, I tried that in an off cut. Sometimes you get away with it but there was a distinct faint ring mate. I rekon most wouldn’t care or notice but I found a way 👍
Even your saw sled has character, probably just as well not to put a walnut handle on it though 😊
Haha! Cheers man, she’s been through a bit! 😂
@01:10 Yep, that smile, and the laughter are telling 'A "dirty"mind is a joy forever'.👴😉😂
Ohhhhh yeah!!! 🤣👍🏼
Love that cork paneling. Interested to see what you do with it. What is your counter top made of?
Nice, yeah we can’t wait to fit the cork!! Have you seen our video on the cork insulation? You might find that interesting too! Oh the workshops are made up from off cuts we sourced. They are corian 👍🏼
Hi..we really enjoy watching your uploads. Super skills and excellent educational viewing. One small suggestion to improve your video sound. The music inbetween your talking is a wee bit loud .😊
Thanks matey! Really appreciate that! I do the sound editing, clearly a boatbuilder not a sound engineer! Your help is much appreciated 👍
-Chris
Just Amazing!
Thank you!! Really appreciate the comment 🤟🏼
I'm trying to figure out if I have met you in Antibes or one of the boat yards along the riviera. I used to do similar work to you but not at your level but mostly super yachts. love your van build and wish I had gone that route on mine. love your work....
Hey Andy, possibly.. but I wouldn’t imagine. I’ve done very little out there to be honest.
Glad you like the work too, thanks man 👍 always nice to get the nod from a fellow craftsman!
" Hand Job" 🤣 A van build with happy endings!
Haha 😝 too funny! Definitely wasn’t going it re-take that one! Haha
Craftsman !
Cheers! 🤙
Wait…no chopping board storage reveal?🤷🏼♂️
Don’t worry I saw all the work that went into the oven vent system while I was moving Chris’ tools around at night😉 hahaha
Next time chap!!!! It wasn’t finished as I had to make the button for it.
Here’s one for ya, what did I make it from?!
@ hmm, my first thought was the obvious choice of solid walnut but how you just worded that im now thinking it must be something different like the corian offcut from the sink cutout.
But you had 2 holes for 2 cutting boards…So maybe it’s a trick question & you’v used 2 different materials for different tasks🧐
Would be nice if one fit the sink recess perfectly so it stays a flush benchtop for when the sinks not in use.
I doubt you picked up a 2pack from Aldi 😂
Final answer - 1 walnut & 1 corian🤞🏼
@scottspropertyservices6877 haha! Some great thoughts going on there.
Sadly no inset chopping board, I’ve had that on the last two boats and wanted east access to the sinks for our home.
So, both are controlled by one button, nope not corian or walnut but it was turned on a woodwork lathe!
With plywood, would a finger joint been better? Was the choice of the blind dovetail to hide the joint?
Yeah, that’s the point of the blind dovetail, as to not spoil the face edge and grain matching on the front panel.
As bot box joints. They would work yeah, but they have nowhere near the strength of a dovetail and of course, I really don’t like to spend my days machining!
Been waiting for this 😊
Yeeha thank you 🙏 🤩
@ love your work assume I am doing my capervan up in Spain had a so called carpenter do it and made a mess so rip out I will give it ago
Oh man! That’s not ideal. We were working on boats out in Spain a while back, sadly this story doesn’t surprise me. Anyhow, it’s way better to do it yourself!
Good luck mate, stay strong! We will get there together 👊🤙
@SailHub ah bless yes I watched video of you guys here.iam a Plasterer so need lots of luck and have adhd to cope with aswell.
Plastering. If you can learn to do that you can do anything matey. It’s just practice. 👍😃
Did you say you are building this van with basic hand tools available at a hardware store? Lol right. Nothing like setting expectations. You might want to mention your hand tools are top level cabinetry tools, many requiring years of experience just to sharpen, let alone use. Just messing with you, love the skill level. The galley and curved bulkhead are amazing.
Haha! Thanks mate, mind you you can buy it all from a hardware store and it really doesn’t need to be fancy. I think fancy is great if your using them all of the time. But otherwise it’s just not needed.
Glad you enjoyed the video, yeah it’s coming together now. We were happy how the curves came together too!
You're not understanding; you and fancy tools would get your ass kicked by a skilled tradesman using even the most rustic gear. He didn't say for beginners, which is how you read it.
If only more boatyards hard your skills to call upon.
Thanks for that! It’s a shame that the classically trained shipwright’s are dying out. There are still plenty around though, we just take some finding!
Hi what wood did you use for the units?
It’s actually beech ply. I added American black walnut trimmings and face veneer to complete the look.
So far I’m pretty happy with it all. Looking forward to bringing the galley to a finish now! Can’t wait to see it varnished up!
1:08 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 LOOL
I know, I know…. 😂🤦♂️
Por qué todos los que construllen campers están fuera de España. Yo quiero trabajar en este negocio.
Haha! Mate, there are loads in Spain but the regulations do make it difficult!!
For the record though, it’s not out business at all! We’re shipwrights here not camper people, we don’t greatly know what we’re doing, just making it up as we go along! 😅🤣
First 2 seconds, Boom! Great camera work. 10 seconds later Boom! Sex talk.... and a dirty laugh...... Well, for the rest of video it was just a dusty man talking about how he handles his wood... along with some more great videography, cool music and excellent carpentry demonstrations and explanations..... Its wonderful to watch how you're applying your shipwright skills to a smaller vessel. 🙏
🤣👏 thanks! (I think! 😝) yeah cheers , glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you for the next one.
Una recomendación para hacer cualquier encimera , la altura de la persona que va a trabajar con ella dividido entre 2 y la sumas al resultado 5 cm, por qué esa encimera la veo baja para que agas algo tu con ella.
Interesting method of countertop measurements.
I tend to work on what you need to fit under them as a minimum and work on preference from there. For reference the top of the work surface here is 890mm. So not far off your formula’s results at all given we are 173 and 170 tall.
Thanks for that tip 😎
@@SailHub este libro te puede ayudar para adaptar lo a las medidas de las personas ,arquetipos21.blogspot.com/2018/06/las-dimensiones-humanas-en-los-espacios.html busca lo que suele estar en internet, de esta forma no estarás restringido a las formas de los barcos.
I wonder why you call your dovetails blind. They are half blind, as you can see them from one side. True blind dovetails would be invissible once asembled.
That’s Gandalf is very true. I haven’t done a set of full blind’s for ages. So long that I forgot about by them😆👍
it is absolutely stunning, but sorry, i you don't show off at least 3 festool tools... how can we relate ;-)
Thanks mate, given I’ve only got one festool that’s that I’m afraid, it’s my token gesture to the UA-cam world of woodwork 😂👊
DIY?!? you dont count as DIY! hahaha nice.
Well… I am doing it myself and it’s hard work!!! So I feel like I do!
Thanks man, I really appreciate your comment. Cheers🍻
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Yeah yeah!!! 👏😂
"Hand job" is a "cock-up"?
More the video introduction was cock up😂
BETTERHELP is CRAP......Please stop accepting the $$$$$$ just to advertise a scam....
Hey John, I can appreciate where you are coming from here. However that is a strong point your making there. We have said no to multiple ads an said yes to these guys.
It sounds cliche but Jenni has been using it before we took the ad and we are happy to promote them based on our experience.
Thoroughly enjoying your videos. Puts my paltry efforts on our van to shame. Although never having made a drawer in my life I’m pleased they’re still great after 400 nights in the van. We’ve used cork flooring (domestic not marine( and it’s been great. Hardwearing and warm. Looking forward to the next video.