Having rebuilt two boats across my construction life I really appreciate seeing your methods and attention to details. Nice to have a yard and shop. I've been known to build in cabinets on the dock! Love the benefits of working like that. Stretches the brain.
An uncompromising dedication to quality and accuracy makes your work all the more enjoyable to watch - in addition, of course, to how much I learn from watching them. Thank you for posting them.
Just bought a fiat ducato! i watched every one of your sprinter series videos. Thanks for inspiring average joes to attempt their own conversions. your videos are invaluable thank you.
@@GregVirgoe Oh my god he's talking to me. 😯 Be cool, be cool. I love it my dude. Sometimes I lose it when I can't figure out what wiring nightmare is causing my battery to die everyday, or when I get a sudden itch to remodel everything, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. I love the freedom it gives me and enjoy the challenges that come with it. Your videos are always such a great inspiration for building a van that's unique to me and my family's needs.
@@west-coast-willy that just great 👍🏼 the freedom is such a huge benefit. You can have a different front garden every day and you don’t have to cut the grass 🤣👍🏼 Keeping the batteries topped up can be a challenge in winter you have to change the way you use things. Like charging tech during the day and not at night like you do at home. Turning the fridge off at night in the winter when you go to bed. Simple things to keep you going. But we’ve also loved the last 5 yrs travelling 😃👍🏼
Boring Sunday afternoon just became interesting! Cold drinks all round! So many people dread scribing. You have shown us that you don't need any fancy scribing tools and that actually, it's not as daunting as it seems. Another great detailed tutorial! Cheers 🫡
I really like your build videos. I think it is partly because you reason all of the decisions/methods. I don't think there's ever a question that comes into my head that you don't answer 😁
That’s really great to hear. Sometimes after the jobs done I think oh I could have mentioned that but then the videos would end up being so long they would get the views 🤣😊
I often hold the base with my other hand and run it along the edge of the board like a fence guide. Take it easy and don’t try to go to fast. That’s the key 😊👍🏼
I’m in awe of the jigsaw accuracy- yes dewalt are top end tools but I’ve given up trying to cut anything with jigsaws. I have however got a tracksaw which is a game changer for accurate strait sheet cuts. One thing you didn’t mention was blade depth being just a tooth more than the board width makes for a better cut. This vid will be useful for all van builds - everyone has to go round a wheel arch! Bet it gets h high proportion of future hits👍🏻 The big thing here is the work you did with the insulation and the battens on which you’re laying the ply. Don’t scrimp on this or 12mm ply will wobble/bow under weight of thing standing on it. A really top class “episode” with this one Greg - mr V - I salute you!
@@tonystacey3347 thank you Tony, you are dead right 👍🏼 the reason I can get away with using 12mm for the floor and not the usual 18mm for flooring is the closely spaced battens and the screw fixings to keep it well secured. Thank you for such a great comment 🙏🏼😊
Thank you for explaining the saw blades and the significance of the two different facing blades. I finally get it! Keep up with the detailed videos. Loving this series
Most blades are up cutting because the pull against the saw base and work like a scissor pulling the base down to the workpiece. Sometimes you need to cut on the face but don’t want loads of chip out. So that’s when a down cutting blade is really handy. Just have to take it easy so it doesn’t jump around.
I know I have shown this before but there are so many new viewers that won’t have seen the previous video so it’s worth doing again. Comments like yours make it so worth while. Thank you 🙏🏼
Others say it too, and thousands agree, that Greg Virgoe is THE ORACLE when it comes to van life builds. My number one go-to-guy - and he should be yours, too. 100% expert engineering - logical, precise, a great teacher, and all delivered with good old fashioned common sense. Best ever channel on the subject. 🥳
Easy way to avoid 'tear out' on any cut is to simply set your saw to only cut a few millimetres on the first cut, then set it 'just' over the thickness of the material being cut on the second cut. You will be amazed how well this simple trick works! Keep the vids coming, love em! 👍🏴
@@GregVirgoe Never tried that TBH, content for another video trying the different methods? You can face cut laminate using the shallow first cut method as well. 👍🏴
i work for a saw suppliers and sharpening company and we always recommend having the blade no more than 10mm deeper than the wood your cutting to get the best results
Here is me watching, hoping that at the end of this series the van will be given away to a viewer, who really needs it. Love the video, detailed as always. Good you see someone talk you through a process and not just have cuts and cheesy music over the top
Cheers Greg, a well informed video with no rushed bodge jobs. Always a pleasure to see you at work knowing the job will be perfect. Good luck with the build All the best to you and your family
Just discovered your channel, and can only thank you, you’ve answered so many of the questions I’ve had on how to do things and saved me from some seriously expensive mistakes. Im currently recovering from having 6 growths on my lungs and going through a gradual “rehab” (physio, weight loss due to piling on pounds through the meds, return to exercise), to get me back into shape and racing again. As a result I’m looking at making a Peugeot Boxer camper with bike slides, to make my life easier (with transporting the bikes, nutrition, and all the other things that go with it), so your series has dropped at the perfect time! Thanks once again and keep it going, you’d be surprised how much your helping people in ways you hadn’t realised.
Thank you for sharing your story Colin I’m pleased that you are on the road to recovery. You sound like a very strong person so I’m sure you will achieve your goal. Thank you for joining the channel and I hope the videos continue to help you. Best of luck to you 🙏🏼😃
You are fantastic at explaining everything, I have learned so much from you, I thought I was a good at DIY until I seen you. Your step by step is brilliant, thank you very much. Niall (Ireland)
Thanks again Greg for another great video in the series - I learn that you can actually get downward cutting jigsaw blades and I was particularly impressed with setting the angle to 15 degrees for the wheel arches - attention to detail!
Everything is in the detail. So many future builders will follow this series section by section and enjoy there peoject all the more. This is what the armature needs. Keep it going in this format its a joy to watch you at work. The young girl is doing well on the camera to.
Love it and will be watching this a ton before my floor is actually down. Thank you for you patiencein explaining so calmly how to go about the actual process & thank you silent helper too, fab team.
Yes I think it’s important to see it being actually cut. So many videos skip the work bit and you just see a finished product but that really doesn’t help. So thank you 🙏🏼😃
Hi Greg. I've been following you from your first video without skipping any of them. You're doing good and I must say that you're outstanding. I've been learning from you much. After I watched your videos, I owe the same van which is 2009 model Peugeot Boxer 17 m3 as you know that's the biggest in theese platform. I'm verry happy with my van and converted it to a campervan myself. I'm 57 year old retired guy from Aviation Industry where I live in Türkiye. : ) I'm looking forward to Ep 12 and on. Please please keep continue as much as detailed as you can. Don't leave us alone. : )) With my best wishes. Bye..
A pleasure to watch and to listen to your explanations. Your simple jigs offer solutions to "struggle points". Excellent videoing and editing, well done both. Thank you. 👍👌📹
Well Greg, I can honestly say it’s spot on watching everything that you’re doing. Keep up the good work up to meet you at one of the festival sometime as I have been a subscriber now for 12 months and I’ve still not started to tell you the truth I have started, I was just gonna say I’ve not started on the van but I have started to put the flooring today. Should finish it off tomorrow. Obviously rain stop play but just loving everything but I’ll get over it over the year buying bits and pieces off, obviously watching yourself and John on Mandy you truthfully are an inspiration I’ve even that she brought my wife into this, even though she’s an air stewardess. It’s one of them things, even though it’s only a small wheelbase Vauxhall vivaro which she does called the postage stamp, but when she sees it finished, I’ll be a total different but it will be just the weekend. Thanks for everything. Keep up the good work.
Lou took a bit of convincing when we first started but now loves it. So I’m sure once you start using it the freedom and places you can visit will get her hooked. 👍🏼😊
Great tip on tear out - general tip so useful for me. Same with jig blades Nothing more fulfilling than a profile cut fitting spot on …. Or is it just me Brilliant
Perfect job again. Excellent advise - like a proper trainer Greg - your advice works for all sort of other projects as well. Nice to see the boss helping you as well 😊
Actually that makes sense really when I think about it - the unsung hero of the channel you could say. Her camera work is excellent - my boss is also a Louise.
Yes he is quite the character. Really enjoy your sense of humor while combining it with your build expertise. Thank you again for the wealth of information!!!!
fantastic image, thanks also to Mrs. Greg🤗 , a tip,💡 first do a run with the circular saw with a depth of 1 millimeter and you won't have a chipout, I'm already looking forward to the next video
Loving the ducato video build Greg, nice to see a real craftsmen who takes pride in what you do, I cant wait to start my build when I pick my van up on Friday, Thanks for the inspiration 😊
@@GregVirgoe lots of painting to do , currently digging up the garden but we are very happy . Next time you’re visiting Mr and Mrs b book yourselves in here for a meal x be lovely to see you x we do miss everyone we met in our short time in the van x
i gave up on the idea of vanlife when covid became a thing, but now my desire to do it has rekindled. Im so happy that you are doing a new build as its going to be the van im looking to buy also. just watched all the playlist back to back and look forward to seeing the rest Greg!
@@GregVirgoe hopefully you get to read this but im hearing plenty good things on cork insulation and would love to get your opinion on it, the pros and cons as well as price per metre etc. hopefully not too late to ask
Thanks Greg, as you said, sometimes self-builders skip quickly through this bit. I'm looking at finally getting a build sorted once I find the right van, thinking a Boxer. Enjoying this series, and will be referencing it. Cheers
I watched your sprinter build, now this build, you are a great teacher Greg, thank you for all the great information you have given people like myself. Love your clear instructions and great camera work.
Thank you Greg I am attempting to do my own van build. My late husband was a great woodworker. It warmed my heart seeing your wife/partner/friend holding the board while you sawed. My build will take a long time as I don’t want to rush it and make mistakes. I’ll keep watching your videos for guidance.
My favorite part of the video 21:53 😂😂😂 good work sir !! 👏🏼 These videos are so helpful !! I’m currently doing my subfloor with your virtual guidance 🙏🏼
@@GregVirgoe Please do come visit! Such a beautiful place during summer and many breathtaking scenery. 👍 And also very open culture for different types of campervans and many awesome camping sites.
Really enjoying this build. We have done caravan holidays for 20 years, always stayed on sites & used their facilities, only showered in the caravan twice! My wife doesn't want to wild camp so I will be doing a similar build to this with under-sink jerry cans instead of huge water tanks, but with a toilet cubicle for privacy on a LWB van. This is brilliant tuition, just what I need.
Best Van conversion channel bar none. Be nice to have your expertise on other things "non-build" like, Insurance, a how to, best insurer, etc, as there are so many conflicting websites saying one thing or another. Again thank you, my mates now watch you too.
Excellent! I've not come across down cut jigsaw blades before so will check these out next time I need to make finish cuts on the top side. Good use of bevel cutting for the roll of the arch and great work around the arches and at the front. I have the same, but older model of jigsaw and the bevel edge 'set lever' tends to fall open if I'm not careful. You can also set the aggressiveness of the cut stroke to limit rips and tears but it's always worth testing on a bit of scrap. I saw you had a decent T-square, framing square and straight edge. These do make a huge difference if you're cutting sheet material and along with some clamps are great investment tools, as you have. Don’t forget you can use your drill to screw in screws and it’s useful to set the drill clutch for even pressure if you don’t have an impact driver (which can over-torque). Final point is, it’s good to raise the circular saw blade if your blade isn’t so fine-toothed to limit damage to the material; this way the teeth aren’t pulling ‘through’ the sheet so much. Interested to know if you’re going to coat or seal the plywood? It’s impossible to seal it completely and it will breathe with the seasons anyhow. A highly thinned coat of varnish or even PVA(?) might have some use but I’m undecided. Keen to know your thoughts and what you’re doing next. Thanks!!
They are all fantastic tips and obviously coming from experience so thank you for taking the time to share those. We did seal the previous plywood floor in our sprinter van with a water based varnish so was going to do the same with this one. Great comment thank you 🙏🏼😃
I Ve just bought a Van and Im,intending to convert it to a camper and your instructions and demonstrations. And illustrations are so easy to follow, so thank you. From Amanda
Absolute legend! Never really understood scribing properly before - now I do! Absolutely idiot proof. Thanks again Greg, keep up the amazing idiot proof content, it's much appreciated.🙂
Always wondered how this was all done, thought it would be difficult but your explanation makes it so I stand able, thank you really enjoying this build😊
@@GregVirgoe don’t think I could do it tbh, if I was younger maybe but have difficult gripping stuff because of arthritis, may have to look at buying something already done or finding a van and paying for it to be done. But enjoying see how it’s done🤙
Loving the videos Greg. You make it look so easy. Even though I own a 2006 fiat ducato motorhome I feel inspired to go out and buy a van and convert it into a campervan myself. Would love the challenge. Keep up the great work Greg and looking forward to your next video 👍👍👍
I think of you take your time and a little care it’s surprising what you can achieve. We’ve seen some stunning vans from guys that have no previous experience 🤩
nice expanation of saw bades and how to use a jigsaw. The two saws that frigthen my wife are Chainsaw and Skil (Circular) saw so she will use a hand saw to cut full sheets. I have a couple of 6 inch metal profile gauges that I have owned for years that I use for corner/curve profiles. Well worth the cost in my mind
Just love watching this van build from you Greg, the information and detail you give is so valuable to folks who are thinking about building a van , and also good for folks who already have a conversion to check out if everything is OK, well done .
Thanks so much for these videos Greg. We watched your Mercedes build videos and really enjoyed those. But these are so instructional, we will no doubt watch them over when it comes time to build our van out. Saving at the moment. Thanks again, for all you do. Top man.
I’m adding more detail into these ones that I maybe missed first time around. They may be slightly longer videos but hopefully all useful information. Hope you get your van build going soon 👍🏼😃
Great explanation as always. Gives people the confidence to go do it themselves. Very tidy work Greg! Thanks for sharing. Absolutely loving every video👌checking every day for the next one. Thanking you!!!
This is THE “how to” series. Do it right. Do it the Virgoe way. 👏
That is awesome 🤩 I’m really hoping this will be a one stop shop for everyone who wants to do a van conversion 😊
The big man
One of the most informative videos I can recall, discussing in clear and concise terms simple but effective techniques, demystifying in the process.
@@trevorelliston1 hi Trevor, I’m really pleased that you found it to be useful. Thank you for taking the time to leave me good feedback 👍🏼
Great information Greg. Thanks. 👍🇮🇲
Spot on... show the process not skip it or speed it up. Sick and tired of those videos. We all love you Virgoe! ❤
I appreciate that, it means a lot that you like the detailed content
I had to subscribe, it's just so addictive watching someone build a van explaining each step in such an easy to understand way.
Thank you 🙏🏼 your support is very helpful 😃
"Fits like a glove".........simply the best tutorial you will find on UA-cam if you want to self build your camper
With a little care and patience it is possible to get great results 👍🏼😃
Having rebuilt two boats across my construction life I really appreciate seeing your methods and attention to details. Nice to have a yard and shop. I've been known to build in cabinets on the dock! Love the benefits of working like that. Stretches the brain.
Seen lots of these videos and find Gregg the absolute best..trust him impeccably.
An uncompromising dedication to quality and accuracy makes your work all the more enjoyable to watch - in addition, of course, to how much I learn from watching them. Thank you for posting them.
I’m glad you find them to be useful. I’m trying to add many tips that may not be obvious to inexperienced diy’ers 😊
For a guy like me with no skill or knowledge, your how to videos are such a relief and so do-able. Thanks so much!
They should teach this stuff at school. A very informative and good explanation. Thank you Greg.
You are most welcome 🙏🏼 thanks for leaving a nice comment 😃
Just bought a fiat ducato! i watched every one of your sprinter series videos. Thanks for inspiring average joes to attempt their own conversions. your videos are invaluable thank you.
How exciting a new van to build out. Have you got your plans set out already what you want to do with it? Hope it goes well 👍🏼😊
I started Vanlife 5 years ago and Virgoe was always a go-to for me. So glad he's still growing and living the life. 🤙
How’s vanlife been going for you? Still loving it I hope 🤞🏼🚐🤩
@@GregVirgoe Oh my god he's talking to me. 😯 Be cool, be cool.
I love it my dude. Sometimes I lose it when I can't figure out what wiring nightmare is causing my battery to die everyday, or when I get a sudden itch to remodel everything, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. I love the freedom it gives me and enjoy the challenges that come with it. Your videos are always such a great inspiration for building a van that's unique to me and my family's needs.
@@west-coast-willy that just great 👍🏼 the freedom is such a huge benefit. You can have a different front garden every day and you don’t have to cut the grass 🤣👍🏼
Keeping the batteries topped up can be a challenge in winter you have to change the way you use things. Like charging tech during the day and not at night like you do at home. Turning the fridge off at night in the winter when you go to bed. Simple things to keep you going. But we’ve also loved the last 5 yrs travelling 😃👍🏼
Just love the gentle approach you take and that you assume nothing. Thanks G
Hopefully there’s bits of advice to help everyone from novice to experienced. Always picking up little tips all the time. 👍🏼😃
Boring Sunday afternoon just became interesting! Cold drinks all round!
So many people dread scribing. You have shown us that you don't need any fancy scribing tools and that actually, it's not as daunting as it seems. Another great detailed tutorial! Cheers 🫡
Yay you got the first comment in 🤩🥰👍🏼
I really like your build videos. I think it is partly because you reason all of the decisions/methods. I don't think there's ever a question that comes into my head that you don't answer 😁
That’s really great to hear. Sometimes after the jobs done I think oh I could have mentioned that but then the videos would end up being so long they would get the views 🤣😊
Your skills at cutting a straight line with a jigsaw are legendary 👍👍
I often hold the base with my other hand and run it along the edge of the board like a fence guide.
Take it easy and don’t try to go to fast. That’s the key 😊👍🏼
Are jigsaws prone to not cutting straight? I've always had lots of issues with them. Thought I had a faulty machine.
I’m in awe of the jigsaw accuracy- yes dewalt are top end tools but I’ve given up trying to cut anything with jigsaws. I have however got a tracksaw which is a game changer for accurate strait sheet cuts.
One thing you didn’t mention was blade depth being just a tooth more than the board width makes for a better cut.
This vid will be useful for all van builds - everyone has to go round a wheel arch! Bet it gets h high proportion of future hits👍🏻
The big thing here is the work you did with the insulation and the battens on which you’re laying the ply. Don’t scrimp on this or 12mm ply will wobble/bow under weight of thing standing on it.
A really top class “episode” with this one Greg - mr V - I salute you!
@@tonystacey3347 thank you Tony, you are dead right 👍🏼 the reason I can get away with using 12mm for the floor and not the usual 18mm for flooring is the closely spaced battens and the screw fixings to keep it well secured. Thank you for such a great comment 🙏🏼😊
This video series is on another level. Easy to recommend.
I really appreciate any recommendations 👍🏼😃
Thank you for explaining the saw blades and the significance of the two different facing blades. I finally get it! Keep up with the detailed videos. Loving this series
Most blades are up cutting because the pull against the saw base and work like a scissor pulling the base down to the workpiece. Sometimes you need to cut on the face but don’t want loads of chip out. So that’s when a down cutting blade is really handy. Just have to take it easy so it doesn’t jump around.
Love the fact you show us how to make a scribe, rather than buying plastic s**t of the internet. Fits like a glove! 😂
Good work mate.
I know I have shown this before but there are so many new viewers that won’t have seen the previous video so it’s worth doing again. Comments like yours make it so worth while. Thank you 🙏🏼
Others say it too, and thousands agree, that Greg Virgoe is THE ORACLE when it comes to van life builds. My number one go-to-guy - and he should be yours, too. 100% expert engineering - logical, precise, a great teacher, and all delivered with good old fashioned common sense. Best ever channel on the subject. 🥳
Wow 🤩 I’m blown away. You’ve made my day 👍🏼 Thank you 🙏🏼
@@GregVirgoe You’re welcome! Have a great bank holiday weekend 🥳
I hope you're enjoying this series as much as we are. Thanks!
I am enjoying making these videos. I find the technical ones easier to produce and it’s great to share knowledge 😊
Easy way to avoid 'tear out' on any cut is to simply set your saw to only cut a few millimetres on the first cut, then set it 'just' over the thickness of the material being cut on the second cut.
You will be amazed how well this simple trick works!
Keep the vids coming, love em!
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I’ve also seen people make a backwards score cut then cut full depth. What are your thoughts on that? 👍🏼😊
@@GregVirgoe Never tried that TBH, content for another video trying the different methods?
You can face cut laminate using the shallow first cut method as well.
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i work for a saw suppliers and sharpening company and we always recommend having the blade no more than 10mm deeper than the wood your cutting to get the best results
@@roymills2564 my thoughts exactly
Here is me watching, hoping that at the end of this series the van will be given away to a viewer, who really needs it.
Love the video, detailed as always. Good you see someone talk you through a process and not just have cuts and cheesy music over the top
Love the way that you walk through it. Steps and methods that are easily adaptable to ANY size/shape van.
A lot of these diy skills you can apply to any project not just vanlife. 😊
Cheers Greg, a well informed video with no rushed bodge jobs. Always a pleasure to see you at work knowing the job will be perfect. Good luck with the build All the best to you and your family
Thank you so much for leaving such nice feedback. Your comment make it worth while 👍🏼😃
Just discovered your channel, and can only thank you, you’ve answered so many of the questions I’ve had on how to do things and saved me from some seriously expensive mistakes.
Im currently recovering from having 6 growths on my lungs and going through a gradual “rehab” (physio, weight loss due to piling on pounds through the meds, return to exercise), to get me back into shape and racing again.
As a result I’m looking at making a Peugeot Boxer camper with bike slides, to make my life easier (with transporting the bikes, nutrition, and all the other things that go with it), so your series has dropped at the perfect time!
Thanks once again and keep it going, you’d be surprised how much your helping people in ways you hadn’t realised.
Thank you for sharing your story Colin I’m pleased that you are on the road to recovery. You sound like a very strong person so I’m sure you will achieve your goal. Thank you for joining the channel and I hope the videos continue to help you. Best of luck to you 🙏🏼😃
You are fantastic at explaining everything, I have learned so much from you, I thought I was a good at DIY until I seen you. Your step by step is brilliant, thank you very much. Niall (Ireland)
You are so welcome! I’m pleased you found it to be useful. 👍🏼😃
Thanks again Greg for another great video in the series - I learn that you can actually get downward cutting jigsaw blades and I was particularly impressed with setting the angle to 15 degrees for the wheel arches - attention to detail!
These are the little tips that make a huge difference to the quality of the finish. Pleased you found it to be useful 😊
Everything is in the detail. So many future builders will follow this series section by section and enjoy there peoject all the more. This is what the armature needs. Keep it going in this format its a joy to watch you at work. The young girl is doing well on the camera to.
Yes I certainly hope it will become a step by step guide to help anyone wanting to do this too 😊
Riveting watching. I’m spending all my hours watching these fantastic videos. Thank you Greg and please keep them coming. 👍🏻
Love watching you work Greg, itching to get started!!!
Love it and will be watching this a ton before my floor is actually down. Thank you for you patiencein explaining so calmly how to go about the actual process & thank you silent helper too, fab team.
I will pass on your well wishes to Lou. 😊 thank you 🙏🏼🤩
We just bought a fiat ducato 2016, so this series could not be more perfectly timed. Thanks for another great tutorial! 💪
That’s great. Hope you get lots of useful tips from it. 👍🏼😃
Watching that first scribed cut fall into place was soooooo satisfying 🤣
Yes I love it when a plan comes together. The back angle helps loads to get a first time perfect fit.
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I love that you show the actual "how to" parts of the construction. Excellent tutorials Greg 😊
Yes I think it’s important to see it being actually cut. So many videos skip the work bit and you just see a finished product but that really doesn’t help. So thank you 🙏🏼😃
Yet another brilliant video... this series is shaping up to be the newbies masterclass, thanks Greg.
Thank you Pete, glad you like it 😊
Hi Greg. I've been following you from your first video without skipping any of them. You're doing good and I must say that you're outstanding. I've been learning from you much. After I watched your videos, I owe the same van which is 2009 model Peugeot Boxer 17 m3 as you know that's the biggest in theese platform. I'm verry happy with my van and converted it to a campervan myself. I'm 57 year old retired guy from Aviation Industry where I live in Türkiye. : ) I'm looking forward to Ep 12 and on. Please please keep continue as much as detailed as you can. Don't leave us alone. : )) With my best wishes. Bye..
We are back from our short holiday and new videos will be out soon 😃
A pleasure to watch and to listen to your explanations. Your simple jigs offer solutions to "struggle points". Excellent videoing and editing, well done both. Thank you. 👍👌📹
It’s a pleasure to read such a lovely comment. Thank you for taking the time to leave great feedback 👍🏼😃
Like a glove Greg, another cracking how to in the series. Thanks for taking the time and effort to bring us these great follow videos 👏🏻👏🏻
I was just saying to slow that I hope someone comments about me saying that. You’ve made my day 😂👍🏼🤩
@@GregVirgoe 🤣🤣🤣
Well Greg, I can honestly say it’s spot on watching everything that you’re doing. Keep up the good work up to meet you at one of the festival sometime as I have been a subscriber now for 12 months and I’ve still not started to tell you the truth I have started, I was just gonna say I’ve not started on the van but I have started to put the flooring today. Should finish it off tomorrow. Obviously rain stop play but just loving everything but I’ll get over it over the year buying bits and pieces off, obviously watching yourself and John on Mandy you truthfully are an inspiration I’ve even that she brought my wife into this, even though she’s an air stewardess. It’s one of them things, even though it’s only a small wheelbase Vauxhall vivaro which she does called the postage stamp, but when she sees it finished, I’ll be a total different but it will be just the weekend. Thanks for everything. Keep up the good work.
Lou took a bit of convincing when we first started but now loves it. So I’m sure once you start using it the freedom and places you can visit will get her hooked. 👍🏼😊
Great tip on tear out - general tip so useful for me. Same with jig blades
Nothing more fulfilling than a profile cut fitting spot on …. Or is it just me
Brilliant
When you slide the piece into place and it’s fits snug it is a great feeling 😃
Some great little tips for the DIY teams...well done Greg.
I’m pleased you found it to be useful. Thank you 🙏🏼
Cheers Greg 🙏❤ you have been a country mile ahead of other camper tutorials.
Well done mate and thank you 👍😎😍
Perfect job again. Excellent advise - like a proper trainer Greg - your advice works for all sort of other projects as well. Nice to see the boss helping you as well 😊
The boss is always there behind the camera. Lou films almost all of these shots. She has steady hands 😊👍🏼😃
Actually that makes sense really when I think about it - the unsung hero of the channel you could say. Her camera work is excellent - my boss is also a Louise.
@@johnmead1337 ah, my Lou is not Louise, in fact she’s get very angry if anyone calls her Louise 🤣
Tha Man's Back in Action 🎬 😎
Always a pleasure to see your work Sir.
Top Notch Greg as per mate 👌 👏
It’s a pleasure to read your comments Nick.
Makes it all so worth while. Thank you 🙏🏼 😊
@GregVirgoe we all appreciate you Greg and your work.
And you're very welcome, buddy.
Like a glove. Great tutorial Mr V. Thank you!!!!!
Gotta love that Jim Carey quote. Me and my son Josh used to crack up at his films. 😂👍🏼😃
Yes he is quite the character. Really enjoy your sense of humor while combining it with your build expertise. Thank you again for the wealth of information!!!!
@@JohnnyCash-uw2dkno, thank you 🙏🏼 for taking the time to watch and comment. You make this channel
fantastic image, thanks also to Mrs. Greg🤗 , a tip,💡 first do a run with the circular saw with a depth of 1 millimeter and you won't have a chipout, I'm already looking forward to the next video
That’s a good tip 👍🏼 I have seen that done a lot on the mitre saw 😃
perfect Job, Greg and beautifully filmed. I'm loving this series very much. Best regards- Kenny
I’ll pass your compliments onto my camera lady Lou 😂
But got to be careful in case she starts putting in for a raise 🤩👍🏼
Back-angling the ply to fit the curved wheel arches - great idea!
Thank you 🙏🏼 it just allows some space for any irregularity where the wheel arch joins the floor. Simple but effective 😊
Craftsman! Great video I learnt a few things watching that.
That’s great 😃 then the video has done it’s job 👍🏼
Best van build series by far, not these young couples who have no,clue what they are doing and living off patronage!
Loving the ducato video build Greg, nice to see a real craftsmen who takes pride in what you do, I cant wait to start my build when I pick my van up on Friday, Thanks for the inspiration 😊
Oh brilliant 🤩 I bet you are excited to get started on it 🤩 good luck 👍🏼
Exerlent viewing you explain everything perfectly
That was brilliant to watch , fascinated me watching how you do that scribing 😮 how blinking clever x
Ah thank you Tina, lovely having you guys watching this series. How’s your house renovations going? 🥰🤩
@@GregVirgoe lots of painting to do , currently digging up the garden but we are very happy . Next time you’re visiting Mr and Mrs b book yourselves in here for a meal x be lovely to see you x we do miss everyone we met in our short time in the van x
@@tinam7979 oh yes that would be lovely. We will do that 👍🏼😃
i gave up on the idea of vanlife when covid became a thing, but now my desire to do it has rekindled. Im so happy that you are doing a new build as its going to be the van im looking to buy also. just watched all the playlist back to back and look forward to seeing the rest Greg!
Will be starting again this week now we are back on it 😃
@@GregVirgoe hopefully you get to read this but im hearing plenty good things on cork insulation and would love to get your opinion on it, the pros and cons as well as price per metre etc. hopefully not too late to ask
Thanks Greg, as you said, sometimes self-builders skip quickly through this bit. I'm looking at finally getting a build sorted once I find the right van, thinking a Boxer.
Enjoying this series, and will be referencing it. Cheers
Thank you for watching 👍🏼😊
17:26 this is such a great idea! This angle really helps get the board snug to the wheel arch. Thanks so much!
Yes indeed, there is always a small radius that you don’t account for that makes the floor hard to fit. This 15° allows it to lay flat first time 👍🏼😃
I watched your sprinter build, now this build, you are a great teacher Greg, thank you for all the great information you have given people like myself. Love your clear instructions and great camera work.
Thank you Greg I am attempting to do my own van build. My late husband was a great woodworker. It warmed my heart seeing your wife/partner/friend holding the board while you sawed.
My build will take a long time as I don’t want to rush it and make mistakes. I’ll keep watching your videos for guidance.
Thanks for another informative and well explained video. Thanks.
I’m pleased you liked it 👍🏼😃
When I realised this series doesn't finish I almost cried, I was fully following along with my build. We miss you Greg!! They are second to none.
My favorite part of the video 21:53 😂😂😂 good work sir !! 👏🏼
These videos are so helpful !!
I’m currently doing my subfloor with your virtual guidance 🙏🏼
Brilliant to see the Master back at work Greg! Fantastic job and excellent video 🙂
Hey Sharon, hope you are keeping well and enjoying vanlife 👍🏼😃
This guy has a gift for teaching 👌
Thank you very much 🙏🏼 that’s really nice 👍🏼😊
Thank you for sharing
You’re a capable man Greg. I’m looking forward to future videos.
Thank you Matt 🙏🏼 hope you enjoy the rest of the series. 😊
It's nice to watch someone so knowledgeable. Really good tips, tricks and explanations, loving your videos 👍
Thank you very much Rob 😃
Brilliant practical and educational videos. I'm glued to them and can't wait for the next. Thanks, I'm learning so much.
I’m pleased you are enjoying the videos 😊
Thank you for watching
Always a pleasure these videos
Thank you for watching 😊
@@GregVirgoe it’s my pleasure
Nice one Greg. Keep them coming. Thank you.
Cheers 🍻 will do 😃
Nice job!
The floor as well as the video.
I'm fascinated by scribe techniques. 😄
Just don’t get me started the washer technique 😂
I was even toying with doing a dedicated video
Excellent job and step by step explanation Greg 👏👏👍
Thank you for watching 😃
Like the use of a piece of cardboard at the end of the board to help move the board into place and maybe not snag the silver tape 😉👍🏼
Yes at 18:22 I placed a scrap of card on the foil covered floor so the board would slide easily and as you say not tear the foil below 👍🏼😃
Thanks again Greg for another great video.
You are most welcome Ray 👍🏼😊
I discovered those combo countersink and drill bits a long time ago and I couldn't agree more that they are very useful!
Yes whether you need a simple counter sink or a deeper hole for a wood plug they are brilliant 👍🏼😃
Followed this today, really pleased with the results! Thanks Greg!
That’s fantastic! That’s the best feedback I could ask for. 👍🏼🤩
Another great video, just before I'm starting on the floor of my Defender camper. Like always, very informative and well explained. Thank you Greg...
I’m glad you liked it 👍🏼🤩
Another great how to tutorial Greg.
Thank you very much 😃
Some great techniques and tips there Greg. Thank you sir!
I’m glad you liked it 👍🏼🤩
Beautiful job Greg
Thank you Stephen 😊
Should I ever build a campervan, I already know how to do it. Thanks Greg and cheers from Finland!
Awesome 🤩 we would love to visit Finland in our van. Hopefully 🙏🏼
@@GregVirgoe Please do come visit! Such a beautiful place during summer and many breathtaking scenery. 👍 And also very open culture for different types of campervans and many awesome camping sites.
Brilliant at last I know How to scribe a sheet of timber love the journey so far. Well done sir
Are you new to our channel? Just picked up this build series. Be interesting to know 😊
A very nice job on the floor Greg. Well done!
Thank you once again. Really appreciate it 👍🏼😃
Really enjoying this build. We have done caravan holidays for 20 years, always stayed on sites & used their facilities, only showered in the caravan twice! My wife doesn't want to wild camp so I will be doing a similar build to this with under-sink jerry cans instead of huge water tanks, but with a toilet cubicle for privacy on a LWB van. This is brilliant tuition, just what I need.
Best Van conversion channel bar none.
Be nice to have your expertise on other things "non-build" like, Insurance, a how to, best insurer, etc, as there are so many conflicting websites saying one thing or another.
Again thank you, my mates now watch you too.
I’ll see what I can do in future. Thank you for recommending me 👍🏼🤩
Excellent! I've not come across down cut jigsaw blades before so will check these out next time I need to make finish cuts on the top side. Good use of bevel cutting for the roll of the arch and great work around the arches and at the front. I have the same, but older model of jigsaw and the bevel edge 'set lever' tends to fall open if I'm not careful. You can also set the aggressiveness of the cut stroke to limit rips and tears but it's always worth testing on a bit of scrap. I saw you had a decent T-square, framing square and straight edge. These do make a huge difference if you're cutting sheet material and along with some clamps are great investment tools, as you have. Don’t forget you can use your drill to screw in screws and it’s useful to set the drill clutch for even pressure if you don’t have an impact driver (which can over-torque). Final point is, it’s good to raise the circular saw blade if your blade isn’t so fine-toothed to limit damage to the material; this way the teeth aren’t pulling ‘through’ the sheet so much. Interested to know if you’re going to coat or seal the plywood? It’s impossible to seal it completely and it will breathe with the seasons anyhow. A highly thinned coat of varnish or even PVA(?) might have some use but I’m undecided. Keen to know your thoughts and what you’re doing next. Thanks!!
They are all fantastic tips and obviously coming from experience so thank you for taking the time to share those. We did seal the previous plywood floor in our sprinter van with a water based varnish so was going to do the same with this one. Great comment thank you 🙏🏼😃
I Ve just bought a Van and Im,intending to convert it to a camper and your instructions and demonstrations. And illustrations are so easy to follow, so thank you. From Amanda
Hi Amanda, Glad it was helpful to you and best wishes for your build
Learning so much from this series! 👍🏻
That’s great 😃 I’m glad you are enjoying it 👍🏼
Greg, this video, with the pencil in the hole trick, absolutely saved me with my transit connect today. Thank you so much for your amazing content
Tom
Absolute legend! Never really understood scribing properly before - now I do! Absolutely idiot proof. Thanks again Greg, keep up the amazing idiot proof content, it's much appreciated.🙂
Thank you 🙏🏼 I’m really pleased it has helped you and I’ll continue to add in these useful tips. 👍🏼😃
Always wondered how this was all done, thought it would be difficult but your explanation makes it so I stand able, thank you really enjoying this build😊
I’m really pleased you have found this to be useful. Are you planning your own self build. 👍🏼😃
@@GregVirgoe don’t think I could do it tbh, if I was younger maybe but have difficult gripping stuff because of arthritis, may have to look at buying something already done or finding a van and paying for it to be done. But enjoying see how it’s done🤙
The only word that comes to mind is impressive. Excellent video. Thank you.
The detail is what we come for!!
My plan is to show the bits that are often skipped over. 😊
Loving the videos Greg. You make it look so easy. Even though I own a 2006 fiat ducato motorhome I feel inspired to go out and buy a van and convert it into a campervan myself. Would love the challenge. Keep up the great work Greg and looking forward to your next video 👍👍👍
I think of you take your time and a little care it’s surprising what you can achieve. We’ve seen some stunning vans from guys that have no previous experience 🤩
Great job at teaching the basics Greg. Very much appreciated. Cheers from down under mate. Doug.
Finding these tips really helpful for our Sprinter conversion
Awesome 😎 we do have a full series on our sprinter build too on the Chanel there is another playlist
nice expanation of saw bades and how to use a jigsaw. The two saws that frigthen my wife are Chainsaw and Skil (Circular) saw so she will use a hand saw to cut full sheets. I have a couple of 6 inch metal profile gauges that I have owned for years that I use for corner/curve profiles. Well worth the cost in my mind
Yes chainsaws do need a lot of respect as things could easily go very badly with them 🫢
Just love watching this van build from you Greg, the information and detail you give is so valuable to folks who are thinking about building a van , and also good for folks who already have a conversion to check out if everything is OK, well done .
Thank you 🙏🏼 I’m pleased you are finding it to be useful. Cheers 😃
Thanks so much for these videos Greg. We watched your Mercedes build videos and really enjoyed those. But these are so instructional, we will no doubt watch them over when it comes time to build our van out. Saving at the moment. Thanks again, for all you do. Top man.
I’m adding more detail into these ones that I maybe missed first time around. They may be slightly longer videos but hopefully all useful information. Hope you get your van build going soon 👍🏼😃
Fantastic guide on how to make the templates and get a tight fit. Thank you Greg!
Great explanation as always. Gives people the confidence to go do it themselves. Very tidy work Greg! Thanks for sharing. Absolutely loving every video👌checking every day for the next one. Thanking you!!!
I’m really pleased you are enjoying this series of videos. Thanks for watching 😊