Isn't that just one of the best feelings? When you've worked at something and then redone it and its come out better than you'd imagined and you did it all with your own two hands and what's between your ears.
I am pleased to see the third installment of the cabinet build because you did, indeed, leave us with a bit of a cliff hanger last time when you pointed out that you were unhinged.
I have only just caught up with this little trilogy of vlogs. Who knew that watching a middle aged bloke going about his blokey stuff could be so engaging and entertaining. I'm almost tempted to say enthralling but that might be a bit too much. I remain convinced that our David is one of the most natural entertainers I have encountered. I could happily watch him wamble on about pretty much anything.
Hi David. I didn't think I had any need to know about van conversions. Then I thought I have absolutely no need to know about narrowboats but I've watched every episode. So I binged watched the van vlogs. GREAT to see you happy. You're a hinge artist.
I'm impressed by the whole conversion. For someone who doesn't class themselves as highly technical you've done a fantastic job and packed a lot of great features into your van. In fact it's really got me thinking to converting my Transit this year, I've had a hankering to get up into the highlands again.
'As much as a cliff-hanger as it ever is as I needed to find some hinges..' - I love following this vlog, it is as much about your project as it is my own house.
Those dowel hinges are a super clever idea. Kudos to whomever suggested that. Looks great too. There are stick on vinyl/metal 'tiles' that you can buy from hardware stores. They are lightweight and come in all sorts of styles. Be safe and healthy, David!
My suggestion is a large photo or a mural of one of the places you visited in New Zealand. I know because of a pandemic, getting back was a pain. But you seemed to be enjoying your visit before then.
@9:00 I love your terminology "elasticated netting" Loverly! Also your design of using swivel dowels to stop doors and drawers from opening is simple and brilliant.
Wonderful upbeat video, taking pleasure out of doing simple tasks. What we all yearn for at the moment but instead mostly find ourselves turning to Netflix or some other mindless activity.
Wow, those shelves came out lovely! Definitely a great improvement over the earlier versions. And I actually like the look of the hinges on the outside, especially the way the dowels step down as you go along.
Very nice I remember when you started this project you were not very complimentary about your DIY skills well you were wrong you are quite skilled it looks great and will work well also 3 big cheers to you!
How good to see you back and smiling! I thought you did a super job on the cupboards - the dowel hinges are genius! Hope you enjoyed your night in the car park! 😆😆
Yes, I've been ridiculously pleased with the new cupboards and drawers ever since I made them. Just this morning I have re-fitted them after changing the sink (which you'll see in a later video) and it's such a relief to have them back in place.
Loved the video. Especially your sense of humor. LOL So glad I remembered you doing van videos. Looking forward to a different type of video on Cruising the Cut.
it took me a month but I have successfully watched every cruising the cut and vandemonium video, thoroughly entertaining indeed. keep up the good work and well done on the build, it's fantastic.
I really appreciate your excitement over seemingly mundane activities such as, " a place for everything ", and the creation of. Hours I've spent opening and closing hidden compartments in built in furniture. Even hunting for things , just the right size. No, I'm no longer married. Well done you. A cup of tea and perhaps a small slice of cake ? You've earned it.
Those dowel hinges add character. :) I understand why they'd have to be on the outside. I think I learned from playing with Lego. If you make a Lego door out of bricks... I've forgotten the details, but I'm pretty sure you have to offset the hinges to the side you want it to open, because the bricks are designed for making walls; there's no clearance. It's so very nice when you've made something and it's turned out well! :D
Love hinge-gate. Good decision on having them outside and I love the decision not to use magnets. You should be really delighted with the outcome/look.
I'm glad you're experiencing the joys of a job well done. The little extra satisfaction that comes from being able to say "I did that!" is priceless. As for that section of undecorated wall, I think it's time you sought out your inner Jackson Pollock and just had a go at some paint flinging. No one can say you did it wrong.
Very cleverly executed. I really like the hinges. I will have to remember that. You had to be elated on how well it worked. Be careful, you may be a magnet for people who need your help. Thanks for sharing.
A great watch..Thank You...Side of van suggestion.. Linoleum ! Available to look like wood or marble etc and super cheap for an off cut and easy to attach with adhesive.
The cupboards look amazing! What a terrific looking job; you are a fantastic builder! Thank you for the joy you've given by today's vlog; it's really nice to see you in such a great mood.
Hello David. I don’t know what people are talking about in regards to your cupboards I think they look pretty cool with the hinges on the outside. But then again, I’ve worked with wood before, and I can appreciate a well made shelf with ingenious ideas on opening them. Especially outside of the box ideas. I must admit seeing you build this camper from basically a chassis to what it looks like at the present video, it’s amazing to see. I never thought I’d enjoy watching you build and maintain and travel in a home made camper van, but it has grown on me. I have and still do enjoy your cruising the cut videos and now I’m beginning to really appreciate your van channel too. I look forward to any of your future adventures that you document and Vlog. Ben from Australia 🇦🇺
Good to see you so happy with the results, especially after the last episode of _Cruising The Cut,_ and how the joy seemed to have got out of traveling on the canals.
Oh, quality work all round!! And it's nice to see that you've kept it simple. My suggestion for extending the curtains would be a simple bungee arrangement for each top corner, and what, in certain curtain circles, is known as a 'pelmet' for the top!!!
Very well done indeed! It is delightful to see just how far you have come. The before & after photos a nice touch, also. Every right to be chuffed, I daresay.
That solution came out very well indeed. Huge improvement on the practicality side of things. Looks good too. And yeah, I would have been chuffed to bits as well, if it was my van.
Whiterock or Saniclad type pvc cladding for the splashback, it is what is used in commercial kitchens, hard wearing and wipe clean. You can now also get patterns like tiles or marbles etc 👍
Your new cupboards are beautifully build and you are rightfully proud of your achievement! - You should cover the area under the new cupboards with cork so you can pin stuff on it. Or use magnetic material to use fridge magnets.
Glad you were able to solve your cabinet mystery, David; looks like it turned out to be an "open and shut case." Take care and please keep these great videos coming!
A fine job sir! I really like the red mahogany color and the corner cutouts in the rear drawers, very well done. And thanks for the new word "chuffed"!
Suggestion for your wall... I would put chalkboard or white board paint. So you can write inspiring quotes or write something that you want to explain in your video. 👍🏻✌🏻🇨🇦
Nicely done David, clever fixes all around ! I wouldn’t worry about what to do with the blank wall just yet as you will think of something clever and useful in a future inspiration.
An additional thought about your back wall... here in Canada the dollar stores have some decent looking stick on fake tiles for next to nothing... I’d have a look at your local poundland to see if they might carry something similar. It really is looking good though I must say.
I think the shelves and drawers all look very nice. You are very crafty. I look forward to seeing your future adventures even if it is just in the carpark for now.
Vantastic, an ingenius fix for the hinges, the cupboards and drawers look great, and a happy David enjoying filling cupboards and drawers, what more could one want :-)
Well done! It looks so much better than before. I’m glad you’re pleased with it. Also, that cherry wood gives it such a classy look. You knocked it out of the park! For the wall, you could pu some kind of scenery on it. Maybe a narrow boat or ducks or horses or a waterfall or something interesting to look at.
Great video! How about a mirror in the space under the cupboard where the glue pulled off the wood? It would make the space seem larger plus you could see how adorable you look. 🙂
Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together? Very nice job :) I had to laugh at the old corner unit, it reminded me of an office in and out tray ha ha
Outstanding work! Glad I watched the last three videos in one sitting to see how it all developed. Also, a well-done to all the viewers with such good suggestions.
Thank you for van renovation video David. Very nice solution to the cupboard doors and the corner cupboard. Since the van is near your narrow boat you can use it as a writer's retreat or reading room. A hot cup of tea, cozy slippers and a good book will make for a nice evening. Take care, stay well and let's hope the lockdown ends soon so you can take a nice trip around the countryside.
Great work as always 👍🏻 I know it’s late, but might I suggest getting yourself a little bottle jack to store somewhere in the van, saves having to dig out the original jack and chances are it’s one of those god awful scissor type jacks anyway. 😉👍🏻
I was about to comment the same thing. Those bloody scissor jacks need to be binned and a 2-ton bottle jack procured.. When you need it, you don't want to sod about moving things out the way, same as a fire extinguisher.
Well that looks bloody good! The dowel hinge system works quite well and I agree with using the locking method you choose. It looks nicely finished, and more functional than what you had before. Good job David.
LOVED the epilogue 😁😁
Isn't that just one of the best feelings? When you've worked at something and then redone it and its come out better than you'd imagined and you did it all with your own two hands and what's between your ears.
Absolutely
@@Vandemonium When you have 20 minutes to spare you should watch Cross Timbers Bison's Feb 6 2022 video. I think you might like it.
Trilogy.....A New Hinge, The Imperial Screwdriver Fights Back, Return of the Deadeye Bolt
I am pleased to see the third installment of the cabinet build because you did, indeed, leave us with a bit of a cliff hanger last time when you pointed out that you were unhinged.
word of the day: chuffed, very pleased or satisfied.... looks great.
I have only just caught up with this little trilogy of vlogs. Who knew that watching a middle aged bloke going about his blokey stuff could be so engaging and entertaining. I'm almost tempted to say enthralling but that might be a bit too much. I remain convinced that our David is one of the most natural entertainers I have encountered. I could happily watch him wamble on about pretty much anything.
Thank you! Haha yes "enthralling" would be over-egging the pudding a bit 😂
Hi David. I didn't think I had any need to know about van conversions. Then I thought I have absolutely no need to know about narrowboats but I've watched every episode. So I binged watched the van vlogs. GREAT to see you happy. You're a hinge artist.
Hahaha thank you
I'm impressed by the whole conversion. For someone who doesn't class themselves as highly technical you've done a fantastic job and packed a lot of great features into your van. In fact it's really got me thinking to converting my Transit this year, I've had a hankering to get up into the highlands again.
Cheers. I found the conversion very enjoyable, overall. Have a go!
You are a kid with a new toy. Well done David. Stay safe.🙏👍🇦🇺
Your overhead shelf looks fab.
Thank you, I'm really pleased with it
'As much as a cliff-hanger as it ever is as I needed to find some hinges..' - I love following this vlog, it is as much about your project as it is my own house.
Great to see a happy man these days! Awesome example of good attitude! Thanks!
Those dowel hinges are a super clever idea. Kudos to whomever suggested that. Looks great too.
There are stick on vinyl/metal 'tiles' that you can buy from hardware stores. They are lightweight and come in all sorts of styles. Be safe and healthy, David!
My suggestion is a large photo or a mural of one of the places you visited in New Zealand. I know because of a pandemic, getting back was a pain. But you seemed to be enjoying your visit before then.
Now *that* is a really nice idea. I shall look into that.
yes, possibly laminated for the splashback. Nice idea!
Man.... this all came out absolutely awesome!! You've done a fantastic job!
Thank you
@9:00 I love your terminology "elasticated netting"
Loverly!
Also your design of using swivel dowels to stop doors and drawers from opening is simple and brilliant.
There are peel and stick vinyl panels in many many different styles that you could stick on that wall.
Wonderful upbeat video, taking pleasure out of doing simple tasks. What we all yearn for at the moment but instead mostly find ourselves turning to Netflix or some other mindless activity.
Wow, those shelves came out lovely! Definitely a great improvement over the earlier versions. And I actually like the look of the hinges on the outside, especially the way the dowels step down as you go along.
Thank you for the Vlog. I was having withdrawal symptoms.
Glad you enjoyed it
Very nice I remember when you started this project you were not very complimentary about your DIY skills well you were wrong you are quite skilled it looks great and will work well also 3 big cheers to you!
Thank you
How good to see you back and smiling! I thought you did a super job on the cupboards - the dowel hinges are genius! Hope you enjoyed your night in the car park! 😆😆
Much better! 👍 So satisfying to have a place for everything and everything in its place👏👏👏👏👏
Yes, I've been ridiculously pleased with the new cupboards and drawers ever since I made them. Just this morning I have re-fitted them after changing the sink (which you'll see in a later video) and it's such a relief to have them back in place.
@@Vandemonium So you should be. Those hinges are so cunning. No more spoilers ...am catching up!😄
Loved the video. Especially your sense of humor.
LOL So glad I remembered you doing van videos. Looking forward to a different type of video on Cruising the Cut.
Thanks so much!
it took me a month but I have successfully watched every cruising the cut and vandemonium video, thoroughly entertaining indeed. keep up the good work and well done on the build, it's fantastic.
Crikey! You’ll make a proper woodworker yet!😎
Haha I doubt it ;-)
I think the hinges you built yourself look great. Gives the build a little bit of own character to it. Hope the rest of it works out well for you.
Great job. And great to see you so chuffed, David.
To see you being *this* chuffed, made me smile.
I really appreciate your excitement over seemingly mundane activities such as, " a place for everything ", and the creation of.
Hours I've spent opening and closing hidden compartments in built in furniture. Even hunting for things , just the right size.
No, I'm no longer married.
Well done you. A cup of tea and perhaps a small slice of cake ? You've earned it.
Those dowel hinges add character. :) I understand why they'd have to be on the outside. I think I learned from playing with Lego. If you make a Lego door out of bricks... I've forgotten the details, but I'm pretty sure you have to offset the hinges to the side you want it to open, because the bricks are designed for making walls; there's no clearance.
It's so very nice when you've made something and it's turned out well! :D
Love hinge-gate. Good decision on having them outside and I love the decision not to use magnets. You should be really delighted with the outcome/look.
I'm glad you're experiencing the joys of a job well done. The little extra satisfaction that comes from being able to say "I did that!" is priceless. As for that section of undecorated wall, I think it's time you sought out your inner Jackson Pollock and just had a go at some paint flinging. No one can say you did it wrong.
Hahaha true
Congratulations on the hinges. Great engineering! And very smart.
Thank you very much!
I find this really fascinating and quite inspiring. What gets the extra thumbs up is that you do all this without a workshop as such, brilliance!
Thank you very much!
Very cleverly executed. I really like the hinges. I will have to remember that. You had to be elated on how well it worked. Be careful, you may be a magnet for people who need your help. Thanks for sharing.
A great watch..Thank You...Side of van suggestion.. Linoleum ! Available to look like wood or marble etc and super cheap for an off cut and easy to attach with adhesive.
The cupboards look amazing! What a terrific looking job; you are a fantastic builder! Thank you for the joy you've given by today's vlog; it's really nice to see you in such a great mood.
Thanks. I really did cheer myself up finishing this project 😀
For the curtain, as someone else has mentioned, Velcro is your friend. Just put a 2-3" pelmet across held up with Velcro.
I like the new look cabinets and the wooden dowl hinges are brilliant it adds indervidual caracter to your van.
Only recently started to watch the vandemonium videos. Just saw this - - and I absolutely do love the hinges and matching stoppers!
Those dowel hinges are ingenious! I love the color! What a wonderful job!
The simplest result to a problem are the best. Kind of the KISS philosophy. Good job
It's Good to be different and this type of hinge setup certainty is that, well done David and those who suggested this ☘👍
Thanks 👍
Hello David.
I don’t know what people are talking about in regards to your cupboards I think they look pretty cool with the hinges on the outside. But then again, I’ve worked with wood before, and I can appreciate a well made shelf with ingenious ideas on opening them. Especially outside of the box ideas.
I must admit seeing you build this camper from basically a chassis to what it looks like at the present video, it’s amazing to see.
I never thought I’d enjoy watching you build and maintain and travel in a home made camper van, but it has grown on me.
I have and still do enjoy your cruising the cut videos and now I’m beginning to really appreciate your van channel too.
I look forward to any of your future adventures that you document and Vlog.
Ben from Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks Ben. The van works for me and that's all that matters!
as much of a cliff hanger as these things get! love it.
Good to see you so happy with the results, especially after the last episode of _Cruising The Cut,_ and how the joy seemed to have got out of traveling on the canals.
Cheers! Yes, I felt much cheered by this improvement to the van.
@@Vandemonium As well you should be, it looks excellent.
That toggle design for the cupboards is a brilliant idea.
So cool and I loved your face lighting up at the end of the video you could not be happier. Well done 👍
😊 thank you
You are absolutely brilliant! Can't wait to see you start touring again!
Oh, quality work all round!! And it's nice to see that you've kept it simple. My suggestion for extending the curtains would be a simple bungee arrangement for each top corner, and what, in certain curtain circles, is known as a 'pelmet' for the top!!!
Pelmet!! Dammit that’s exactly the word I couldn’t remember at the time!
Well done. The workmanship is great. Finish fits the van to a T. Keep safe and stay well.
Being a retired, carpenter in the US, I'm not sure I have the right to weigh in, or the words, but I think the proper response is, "Well done you!"
You have every right, especially if you’re going to be so nice! Thank you
Very well done indeed! It is delightful to see just how far you have come. The before & after photos a nice touch, also. Every right to be chuffed, I daresay.
Those look fantastic.
That solution came out very well indeed. Huge improvement on the practicality side of things. Looks good too. And yeah, I would have been chuffed to bits as well, if it was my van.
Whiterock or Saniclad type pvc cladding for the splashback, it is what is used in commercial kitchens, hard wearing and wipe clean. You can now also get patterns like tiles or marbles etc 👍
Cheers
Brilliantly simple , and does the job very well. Why get technical when you can be simple. The best ideas are uncomplicated. Well done !!
Very well done David. You should celebrate your handy work with a cup of tea and a cheese sandwich. Best wishes
Your new cupboards are beautifully build and you are rightfully proud of your achievement! - You should cover the area under the new cupboards with cork so you can pin stuff on it. Or use magnetic material to use fridge magnets.
Ooh, I like those ideas! Cheers
Very nice mate Arthur Negus would be proud 👍🏻
Glad you were able to solve your cabinet mystery, David; looks like it turned out to be an "open and shut case." Take care and please keep these great videos coming!
Thanks 👍 I've got another Tubeshooter one on the way hahaha
@@Vandemonium Looking forward to it--thanks!
Brilliant. You are a very talented chap. Well done you.
A fine job sir! I really like the red mahogany color and the corner cutouts in the rear drawers, very well done. And thanks for the new word "chuffed"!
Glad you like it!
You look as if you got your van well organised with some clever DIY......stay safe........thanks for sharing
Thanks 👍
Well done, David! Always so pleasing when a plan comes together.
Be well. Stay safe. Cheers!
Thanks 👍
Suggestion for your wall... I would put chalkboard or white board paint. So you can write inspiring quotes or write something that you want to explain in your video. 👍🏻✌🏻🇨🇦
I really like that idea!
I love it when a plan comes together. Very neat and tidy!
Me too!
For the blank space over the bed, it needs a poster of your narrowboat traveling down a canal!
I think you've done a brill job, David. I like how you give everything a go. Inspiring and loving it 😀
We are so pleased for you David. And we shared your excitement lol. Well done sir!
Nicely done David, clever fixes all around ! I wouldn’t worry about what to do with the blank wall just yet as you will think of something clever and useful in a future inspiration.
Thanks 👍
Clever hinge compromise! Well done!
An additional thought about your back wall... here in Canada the dollar stores have some decent looking stick on fake tiles for next to nothing... I’d have a look at your local poundland to see if they might carry something similar. It really is looking good though I must say.
I think the shelves and drawers all look very nice. You are very crafty. I look forward to seeing your future adventures even if it is just in the carpark for now.
I’m genuinely wondering whether to do a video about spending the weekend in the van in the car park...
I think that is really neatly/cleverly solved. Well done that man :)
Vantastic, an ingenius fix for the hinges, the cupboards and drawers look great, and a happy David enjoying filling cupboards and drawers, what more could one want :-)
Well done! It looks so much better than before. I’m glad you’re pleased with it.
Also, that cherry wood gives it such a classy look. You knocked it out of the park!
For the wall, you could pu some kind of scenery on it. Maybe a narrow boat or ducks or horses or a waterfall or something interesting to look at.
I like that idea!
I love when it all works out in spite of myself!
Great video! How about a mirror in the space under the cupboard where the glue pulled off the wood? It would make the space seem larger plus you could see how adorable you look. 🙂
Hi one thing that comes to mind for your wall over the sink is a sheet of copper, polished up would look very nice and it would not be too heavy. 😎
Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together? Very nice job :) I had to laugh at the old corner unit, it reminded me of an office in and out tray ha ha
In our van, we have press studs that hold our black out lining in place
Stunning craftsmanship, my suggestion for the open void is a nice scenic print or a old map held in place with spray adhesive.
Outstanding work! Glad I watched the last three videos in one sitting to see how it all developed. Also, a well-done to all the viewers with such good suggestions.
Thank you for van renovation video David. Very nice solution to the cupboard doors and the corner cupboard. Since the van is near your narrow boat you can use it as a writer's retreat or reading room. A hot cup of tea, cozy slippers and a good book will make for a nice evening. Take care, stay well and let's hope the lockdown ends soon so you can take a nice trip around the countryside.
David! Life in the Lockdown. Good to have you back. H
brilliant! 😁 nicely done!
a thought... your plate holder, unless they are plastic, you need something behind so they dont break as you go over bumps!
They’re a kind of plastic whose name escapes me at present
Massive massive improvement, chuffed really is a fantastic word isn't it as well!
Well done, I hope to see you on a campervan trip soon
Brilliant job David! They look great, and give you much more useable space. Stay safe, can't wait until you can travel again. Cheers!
Great work as always 👍🏻 I know it’s late, but might I suggest getting yourself a little bottle jack to store somewhere in the van, saves having to dig out the original jack and chances are it’s one of those god awful scissor type jacks anyway. 😉👍🏻
I was about to comment the same thing. Those bloody scissor jacks need to be binned and a 2-ton bottle jack procured.. When you need it, you don't want to sod about moving things out the way, same as a fire extinguisher.
You don't need tiles for the wall, there is vinyl flooring with tile patern you can use for that
I was just going to make that suggestion. Inexpensive and very, very rugged.
Perfect solution, well done David🥂
Love the end result, brilliantly simple.
Thanks so much 😊
For your curtain - think about Velcro to temp fasten it. Great job on the cabinets & your unique hinges - well done.
Well that looks bloody good! The dowel hinge system works quite well and I agree with using the locking method you choose. It looks nicely finished, and more functional than what you had before. Good job David.
It’s a great improvement. I like your staining and varnishing. Looks really nice.
You did a beautiful job on those cupboards.
The simple comforts of getting things done...
Yes!
Nice work David! I suggest "Caravan Carpentry" as the title for your next Vlog Channel!