Love the new van! Only thing I’d add is expanded metal inside the rear windows to keep people out! Crazy amount of $ in the back of the van to protect. Keep up the amazing work!!
Looks like its well appointed for your specific work! There is a debate for service/repair carpentry, to raise the floor for sheet-goods ,levels,and guide rails below. Can be more aggravating on entrance/exit. Currently installing carpentry for a single shop,cabinets get all the floor space...except for 1 rolling mitersaw stand on end,and 1 rolling stack. All extra packout is hung up high on the walls,cantilevered over cabinets below. At 47 an integrated long ramp is the greatest time and back saver,dropping the ramp on a porch and rolling materials and tools directly into the home is absolutely/undeniably amazing. The long ramp,furniture dollies and packout saves 1.5 hrs labor per day. One guy can roll a 6ft long fully dressed 120lb base cabinet on/off the truck by himself,vs 2 guys carrying. Thanks again for another well thought out video Spencer!
It's crazy how much people love your videos man. You have 500 views in less than half an hour on this video alone. Keep up the good work my friend. We all look forward to seeing what you have for us next.
Very happy for your new van. You deserve it. Just want to say your Dewalt battery setup is cool. I would encourage you to install a double pole/double throw switch so with the flip of a switch you can switch power supply. It's about a $5 switch and about 10 minutes to install and wire. You will thank me later.
Great job son . I just can’t believe your going to have help. He must have gone through a serious test by you lol. Not to many others that can compete with you and your knowledge. All the best to you young man . Love watching your videos and all your knowledge.
@@InsiderCarpentry does he know that he’s is one of the luckiest guys to work for you and your knowledge is unquestionable one of the best . He should not even want to get paid just knowing who’s is teaching him and working for. Lol your ambition to to watch even at 65 yes old I’m amazed at your knowledge and talent. God bless you son
For the floor of my transit 250 mid roof- I stripped it down, cut 1/2” ply to cover the entire floor, put tons of PL adhesive on the ribs, laid the ply down, weighed it down with a bunch of heavy crap, then put the stock rubber mat back over. So it’s smooth, but still has the nice mat, and you can screw your built ins right to it for more strength and an easier install. The stock floor trim pieces cover the edges of the mat, and the ply goes right up to the trim, so you never see the ply and have a super smooth transition between the mat and the trim.
We have a composite wood floor. It’s like a piece of birch with a hard melamine honeycomb (raised) on it. The 159” kit is two pieces and the mate like a puzzle piece. The hold downs they sent hold down extensions set to reuse. The trim out at the back, slider, and wall liners are diamondplate. Glad you got rid of the rubber it sucks trying to slide stuff in and out where it digs in. We have some tall folks and we made brackets to cant the cab panel to allow more recline. Glad you brought up the wall liners and the dents. Surprised people aren’t crying it’s a work van. Well that van is a reflection of your business and it’s got to look clean. Last thing you might like is adding an inverter and remote jump posts. We have different vans but it’s a PITA to get at under the driver seat. We did both at the same time. Nice work! Edit it’s a legend fleet the KK-plus style floor.
Great looking and very functional work van! If I wasn't getting to old to continue I think I would do the same. Very professional look! Thanks for sharing the details.
Got huge dents from my table saw on the outside of my Ford E250 , and the paint fractured as well. Love that side insulation protection/flooring!!! Congrats sweet Transit!!!!! Sick set up!!!!
I use a deep cycle battery and a 3000w power inverter for lights and power tools and charging batteries. I flip the switch on at the dash. Large wire runs from alternator to isolator to deep cycle battery and it charges when the truck is running. The isolator makes sure the van's battery stays charged and the deep cycle is for tools
I have a large custom trailer that is built out. I have a 12v battery with charger that runs my lights. Dewalt 4 batter charger is permanent, I also have 4 way plugs in the trailer.....I just plug the trailer in at the job and all batteries are charging automatically. Extension cord for trailer is on a reel as well as my air hose, compressor is also permanently mounted.
Great video and absolutely correct on the timeline. I ordered one in early to mid 2021 and I literally just got a build date from my dealer yesterday of June 12th and he asked if I still needed it. Same specs as you just said too. Its crazy
I’d like to see a second take of this video, in a qvc set, our boy Spencer in a polo shirt and cologne. While viewers at home can’t smell it, they can tell from the twinkle in his eye. Congrats big dog. Crushing it out there
Excellent tips, overview and ideas. You can see the business attitude, times vs cost of custom materials, run into it a lot in our small business. My boys and wife remind me all the time ,,,,, I'd buy the floor and sidewall material, custom, etc in a heartbeat, have helped several installs of various materials, it's a lot of work. My time is worth so much more that fooling around to make things that can be bought. Coroplast is the plastic material Spencer is talking about for the walls. Think sign makers etc. Battery assist for the lights is very clever.
Thank you Spencer for sharing your ideas to maximize space in your new van, I’m so happy you are growing up and harvest your hard and dedicated work , love your logo
Great channel, awesome set up and floor…the only thing different I did is have a work station/ desk in the back, with a stool , to fix tools and to sit down and be able to read a set a blueprints and make notes back there.
as always Spencer thinking about the pros and giving great advice ! Thank you brother but I better wait on that one ? But some of the outfitters stuff that is a go!
It's sad that we've come to this point where you can't get things like vans for work !!! And compounds it by the exorbitant costs !!!! Great van and excellent tips as always !!!
Dang your helper is very lucky to just get to use a van like that and congrats on your new one. I recently made the dollies for the packout and got the ramp. Its a TOTAL game changer. I cannot believe how easy it is to unload and load all my packouts and saws. Thank you for all your hard work.
Great build. Maybe get a two Pole three position switch for the lights. Then you wouldn't have to change the plugs. I found one by the why are nuts at my local hardware store.
Spencer, thanks for the great video! If I may make a suggestion, I would put some type of steel mesh or grating on the inside of those back windows and also look at potentially changing the locking for all of your cargo doors. I used to do a lot of trim carpentry with one of my best friends and it was amazing in such a bad way how quickly things could or would get stolen. PEOPLE WILL STEAL ANYTHING! To me those big glass windows are a great big invitation to be broken....
Your office looks spectacular. When you are producing top notch work your work truck should project a quality image too. I am glad to hear you are getting another pair of hands to help you multiply your efforts on these large projects.
Not a craftsman. But I just like watching your videos. Have you thought about applying a ceramic coating on the exterior to help protect the paint and make it easier to wash?
Nice. Congrats on the new van and the headcount expansion! But the first question I had when I saw the intro was "I wonder if Spencer changed his logo like he wanted to ?" 😂.
Good video. But now the fun starts. Having one employee requires you to get a motor carrier number from the state. Stopping at the scale houses. DOT number if you go across state lines. But that will require a DOT physical paid for by the employer. Oh the joy.
Congrats. If adding a van and guy gets you more family time, that’s awesome. That is what it’s all about. You must have crunched the numbers on 4-wheel drive verses the occasional stuck in the mud situation. I’m thinking that your mud stuck situation was sufficient ptsd to push you over the edge.
Awesome video and even more so awesome new van. Congrats! Topic that gets neglected in tradesman world a lot. I am looking for one just like it but as you explained its a tough luck nowadays. If its not a secret I would be curious to know how much was the cost just for the van without all the addons? Here in Georgia last time I checked it was 75ish. 😵💫
@@InsiderCarpentry Yes, its hefty. But that truck is more then awesome tool addition. We live in some funky times now and dealers can legally add 35-50% to a sticker price as a “shortage fee”. Even so there is a lengthy waiting line. LOL All the best Spencer and smooth ride! 👊
Congrats Spencer-who’s the “Guy?” What were you looking for in hiring a full time hand? It would be awesome to see how you plan your collaborations and individual responsibilities. Will the new guy have a separate work venue full time (billing hours) or will you tackle the same venue in less time? I think you have great business sense and would like to pick your brain on growing the business.
Great video thanks for all the tips and tricks. I have been looking at these vans for a long time now and they're very hard to find used ones are going for $40,000 plus with average 60- 80000 miles on them And I can't bring myself to spend that much money with a Van that has that many miles. Would you be willing to share how much that van cost you thank you.
Hey Spencer, Here in California contracting businesses are required by law(Contractors State License Board) to have signage (though a lot of smaller contractors don't do it and there is usually no enforcement of it unless a contractor screws up badly & gets a complaint filed against him). Like you, I have signs on the side of my work truck, but no phone number, as a "branding" feature.
Very nice, is this based on your carpentry business long term or is this an investement based on UA-cam profits? Either way I wish you the best of luck.
The idea is to never subsidize one business with the profits from another. But in order to keep creating content I had to find a way to create some time margin. It was a decision that had a lot of different angles.
Love your work van looks like you live on 100 acres land lol 👍👍Also for some reason I use too think you are in Texas but now I see your plate looks to me is Indiana maybe or maybe not 🤣
Love the new van! Only thing I’d add is expanded metal inside the rear windows to keep people out! Crazy amount of $ in the back of the van to protect. Keep up the amazing work!!
Totally agree on the no phone number on the van. When you're good, you'll always have work if you want it.
Great video as always, Spencer. 👍
I second this, was gonna comment on it as well. Last thing you want to do is answer 90% of the calls you'd get.
Looks like its well appointed for your specific work!
There is a debate for service/repair carpentry, to raise the floor for sheet-goods ,levels,and guide rails below.
Can be more aggravating on entrance/exit.
Currently installing carpentry for a single shop,cabinets get all the floor space...except for 1 rolling mitersaw stand on end,and 1 rolling stack.
All extra packout is hung up high on the walls,cantilevered over cabinets below.
At 47 an integrated long ramp is the greatest time and back saver,dropping the ramp on a porch and rolling materials and tools directly into the home is absolutely/undeniably amazing.
The long ramp,furniture dollies and packout saves 1.5 hrs labor per day.
One guy can roll a 6ft long fully dressed 120lb base cabinet on/off the truck by himself,vs 2 guys carrying.
Thanks again for another well thought out video Spencer!
It's crazy how much people love your videos man. You have 500 views in less than half an hour on this video alone. Keep up the good work my friend. We all look forward to seeing what you have for us next.
Very happy for your new van. You deserve it. Just want to say your Dewalt battery setup is cool. I would encourage you to install a double pole/double throw switch so with the flip of a switch you can switch power supply. It's about a $5 switch and about 10 minutes to install and wire. You will thank me later.
Ordered! Thanks!
Great job son . I just can’t believe your going to have help. He must have gone through a serious test by you lol. Not to many others that can compete with you and your knowledge. All the best to you young man . Love watching your videos and all your knowledge.
Must be a miracle just finding someone who wants to work 😢
He's a great guy with strong character. I'm looking forward to it.
@@InsiderCarpentry does he know that he’s is one of the luckiest guys to work for you and your knowledge is unquestionable one of the best . He should not even want to get paid just knowing who’s is teaching him and working for. Lol your ambition to to watch even at 65 yes old I’m amazed at your knowledge and talent. God bless you son
For the floor of my transit 250 mid roof- I stripped it down, cut 1/2” ply to cover the entire floor, put tons of PL adhesive on the ribs, laid the ply down, weighed it down with a bunch of heavy crap, then put the stock rubber mat back over.
So it’s smooth, but still has the nice mat, and you can screw your built ins right to it for more strength and an easier install.
The stock floor trim pieces cover the edges of the mat, and the ply goes right up to the trim, so you never see the ply and have a super smooth transition between the mat and the trim.
That's a great idea!
We have a composite wood floor. It’s like a piece of birch with a hard melamine honeycomb (raised) on it. The 159” kit is two pieces and the mate like a puzzle piece. The hold downs they sent hold down extensions set to reuse. The trim out at the back, slider, and wall liners are diamondplate. Glad you got rid of the rubber it sucks trying to slide stuff in and out where it digs in. We have some tall folks and we made brackets to cant the cab panel to allow more recline.
Glad you brought up the wall liners and the dents. Surprised people aren’t crying it’s a work van. Well that van is a reflection of your business and it’s got to look clean.
Last thing you might like is adding an inverter and remote jump posts. We have different vans but it’s a PITA to get at under the driver seat. We did both at the same time. Nice work!
Edit it’s a legend fleet the KK-plus style floor.
I ordered mine August of '21. Showed up May of '22. Love having the AWD!
Nice outfit, looks professional. And besides how you carry yourself speaks volumes about how your work will turn out, I’d hire you!
Great looking and very functional work van! If I wasn't getting to old to continue I think I would do the same. Very professional look! Thanks for sharing the details.
Got huge dents from my table saw on the outside of my Ford E250 , and the paint fractured as well. Love that side insulation protection/flooring!!! Congrats sweet Transit!!!!! Sick set up!!!!
I use a deep cycle battery and a 3000w power inverter for lights and power tools and charging batteries. I flip the switch on at the dash.
Large wire runs from alternator to isolator to deep cycle battery and it charges when the truck is running.
The isolator makes sure the van's battery stays charged and the deep cycle is for tools
The partition is also nice to keep sawdust from blowing in your eyes when you open the cab windows.
Nice!! It’s great to see how much you, your work and your setups have evolved over the years!!
I have a large custom trailer that is built out. I have a 12v battery with charger that runs my lights. Dewalt 4 batter charger is permanent, I also have 4 way plugs in the trailer.....I just plug the trailer in at the job and all batteries are charging automatically. Extension cord for trailer is on a reel as well as my air hose, compressor is also permanently mounted.
Great video and absolutely correct on the timeline. I ordered one in early to mid 2021 and I literally just got a build date from my dealer yesterday of June 12th and he asked if I still needed it. Same specs as you just said too. Its crazy
My dream setup! Congrats brother,
I’d like to see a second take of this video, in a qvc set, our boy Spencer in a polo shirt and cologne. While viewers at home can’t smell it, they can tell from the twinkle in his eye. Congrats big dog. Crushing it out there
Sound deadener on the backside of the partition. Did that. Love it
I would consider adding a qr code as that's easy and let's potential customers find you quickly. Nice van!
Excellent tips, overview and ideas. You can see the business attitude, times vs cost of custom materials, run into it a lot in our small business. My boys and wife remind me all the time ,,,,,
I'd buy the floor and sidewall material, custom, etc in a heartbeat, have helped several installs of various materials, it's a lot of work.
My time is worth so much more that fooling around to make things that can be bought.
Coroplast is the plastic material Spencer is talking about for the walls. Think sign makers etc.
Battery assist for the lights is very clever.
Horse stall mats work great
Thank you Spencer for sharing your ideas to maximize space in your new van, I’m so happy you are growing up and harvest your hard and dedicated work , love your logo
Great channel, awesome set up and floor…the only thing different I did is have a work station/ desk in the back, with a stool , to fix tools and to sit down and be able to read a set a blueprints and make notes back there.
Looks really nice Lewis. Thanks for sharing.
Brilliant great to watch great job from a carpenter here in uk but big problem here with tool theft have to take my tools out every night
as always Spencer thinking about the pros and giving great advice !
Thank you brother but I better wait on that one ? But some of the outfitters stuff that is a go!
We bought 4 of those Vans and had 4 transmissions go out within warranty. Great vans, but something is up with the transmission for sure.
Well deserved Spencer looking super sharp. Congrats on the new whip!
Great Job Spenc!
Great looking setup Spencer. Lots of lessons learned and addressed with this one. Congratulations.
Show how you made the dividers, please!
Looks sharp Spencer! Best finish carpentery channel on UA-cam 👍💯
Can't wait for the next video on laying out the shelving!!
I have a 250 myself. Congrats on the new van Spencer, looks awesome!
It's sad that we've come to this point where you can't get things like vans for work !!! And compounds it by the exorbitant costs !!!! Great van and excellent tips as always !!!
Dang your helper is very lucky to just get to use a van like that and congrats on your new one. I recently made the dollies for the packout and got the ramp. Its a TOTAL game changer. I cannot believe how easy it is to unload and load all my packouts and saws. Thank you for all your hard work.
His Helper is lucky to have someone so good to learn from
@@64maxpower Thats also true.
Awesome! Thanks Spence
Great video Spencer
Great build. Maybe get a two Pole three position switch for the lights. Then you wouldn't have to change the plugs. I found one by the why are nuts at my local hardware store.
If you made a shirt or hoodie that simply said, “Absolutely fantastic.” I would definitely buy it haha
This is a killer video! Thanks man!
Spencer, thanks for the great video! If I may make a suggestion, I would put some type of steel mesh or grating on the inside of those back windows and also look at potentially changing the locking for all of your cargo doors. I used to do a lot of trim carpentry with one of my best friends and it was amazing in such a bad way how quickly things could or would get stolen. PEOPLE WILL STEAL ANYTHING! To me those big glass windows are a great big invitation to be broken....
Thankfully where I live this is not much of an issue.
@@InsiderCarpentry Glad to hear it, hopefully it never becomes an issue for you.
Great detailed video! Thanks for the insight
Your office looks spectacular. When you are producing top notch work your work truck should project a quality image too.
I am glad to hear you are getting another pair of hands to help you multiply your efforts on these large projects.
What happens when you make a sharp turn ?
How do you keep stuff in their cubbies ??
Great work, as always.
You'll see in later videos. Everything is locked in place.
Not a craftsman. But I just like watching your videos. Have you thought about applying a ceramic coating on the exterior to help protect the paint and make it easier to wash?
Love your videos
Very helpful. Thanks. Wondering if anyone has installed Legend's Evolve flooring, which is lighter weight than their Stabiligrip. Too light duty?
Definitely wanna see the next video!!
Nice. Congrats on the new van and the headcount expansion! But the first question I had when I saw the intro was "I wonder if Spencer changed his logo like he wanted to ?" 😂.
Looks good Spencer
Good video. But now the fun starts. Having one employee requires you to get a motor carrier number from the state. Stopping at the scale houses. DOT number if you go across state lines. But that will require a DOT physical paid for by the employer. Oh the joy.
Nice job on the van!
very nice! congratulations
Congrats. If adding a van and guy gets you more family time, that’s awesome. That is what it’s all about. You must have crunched the numbers on 4-wheel drive verses the occasional stuck in the mud situation. I’m thinking that your mud stuck situation was sufficient ptsd to push you over the edge.
It's a tough call. I actually much prefer how the RWD drives. But I think I will like AWD mainly for winter driving.
@@InsiderCarpentry I’m proud of your success. Psalms 1:1-3.
Always look forward to when you post a new video.
Spencer, for the sake of my curiosity. What stuff you keep in those stacked red containers?
You know your making great content when you spend 25 minutes about another’s guys van!
Awesome video and even more so awesome new van. Congrats! Topic that gets neglected in tradesman world a lot. I am looking for one just like it but as you explained its a tough luck nowadays. If its not a secret I would be curious to know how much was the cost just for the van without all the addons? Here in Georgia last time I checked it was 75ish. 😵💫
It was right there unfortunately.
@@InsiderCarpentry Yes, its hefty. But that truck is more then awesome tool addition. We live in some funky times now and dealers can legally add 35-50% to a sticker price as a “shortage fee”. Even so there is a lengthy waiting line. LOL All the best Spencer and smooth ride! 👊
Still couldn’t get one! I had to upgrade my medium to a longer medium awd
This is great! Used a lot of your ideas for my own build. Still have one though! What lights and power adapter did you use?
Congrats Spencer-who’s the “Guy?”
What were you looking for in hiring a full time hand? It would be awesome to see how you plan your collaborations and individual responsibilities.
Will the new guy have a separate work venue full time (billing hours) or will you tackle the same venue in less time?
I think you have great business sense and would like to pick your brain on growing the business.
Great video! I love your setup! I have a trailer and this makes me want a van now. Could you throw in a link for the lighting?
Can you link the light strips?
Your upgrades are like your work, Spot on! Thanks for showing us. BTW how do you secure (as in for transit) your tool/part storage?
You'll see in future videos!
@@InsiderCarpentry ROger That!
Very nice!!
did you look at sprinters
I had my heart set on another ford.
Need the video for your racking
It's coming. Stay tuned.
Nice work truck
Wouldn’t be Indiana without a really nice basketball hoop on a gravel driveway
Nailed it! 🤣
Did you consider the Sprinter van at all?
I love the Transits. After my first Transit, getting anything else wasn't even a thought.
@@InsiderCarpentry parts are cheaper as well
What dewalt adapter are you using for the lights? Is it dewalt, or after market?
Aftermarket. Just something I found on amazon.
Great video thanks for all the tips and tricks.
I have been looking at these vans for a long time now and they're very hard to find used ones are going for $40,000 plus with average 60- 80000 miles on them And I can't bring myself to spend that much money with a Van that has that many miles. Would you be willing to share how much that van cost you thank you.
How do you stop people from breaking into the van
Live in rural Indiana.
What ramp do you use?
can you send me the name of them light please? I be looking for that like light for my trailer
Hey Spencer, Here in California contracting businesses are required by law(Contractors State License Board) to have signage (though a lot of smaller contractors don't do it and there is usually no enforcement of it unless a contractor screws up badly & gets a complaint filed against him). Like you, I have signs on the side of my work truck, but no phone number, as a "branding" feature.
We Want a good too go van for Santa Cruz Beach California.. yes
Very nice, is this based on your carpentry business long term or is this an investement based on UA-cam profits? Either way I wish you the best of luck.
The idea is to never subsidize one business with the profits from another. But in order to keep creating content I had to find a way to create some time margin. It was a decision that had a lot of different angles.
Love your work van looks like you live on 100 acres land lol 👍👍Also for some reason I use too think you are in Texas but now I see your plate looks to me is Indiana maybe or maybe not 🤣
new van looks great
I need one soooo bad!! HELP!!😢
🔥🔥🔥
You need bars on those back windows so the scumbags can't get in
$$$$$ cha ching
Mm I'd be worried about people stealing my tools if i had "carpentry" on it
How do you keep the scumbags from stealing your tools?
I don’t think Spencer lives or works in an area where that’s a big concern.
@@michaelmaas5544 it’s everywhere . Don’t let your guard down anyone.