Many builders show the plusnuts or rivnuts, but don't fully explain the tools or methods. Thank you for taking the time to show us how stuff works!

@kendall.vision

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I figure I can't be the only one new to some of this stuff - especially in the DIY van building world :)

Hi, just wanna say you're doing a great job. As for the drill wandering, try using a punch or a nail to start the hole, then drill in the hole. It helps. Thanks for posting, I'm enjoying watching your videos.

@kendall.vision

2 ай бұрын

Oh, thank you!!! That makes so much sense. Like a pilot hole for the pilot hole lol Thank you so much ❤️❤️

@peterwhitcomb8315

2 ай бұрын

I missed your comment so I shared a video above saying the same thing. She seems early in her project so she may find some of his other videos informative which will help her in future parts of her build.

Great work and very detailed explanation 😊 love it ! I’m about to start building my van in Australia. New subscriber x

@kendall.vision

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, and more importantly - have fun with your build ❤️ it is such an amazing experience, right from the start 😊

A friend of mine used plywood strips instead of wood, and cut grooves in to the back, to allow it flex.

@kendall.vision

2 ай бұрын

Now thats a smart idea!! Thank you! I'll remember this in case there is somewhere I can implement this trick ❤️

Are you supporting the outer ends of the furring strips with some other support? I see you figured out the easier way to get leverage on the rivnut tool💪🏻 it makes doing many a lot easier. Looks like your figuring it out as you go 👍🏻 Nice job.

@kendall.vision

2 ай бұрын

Good point! Maybe I should go back with the regular wood to metal screws for a bit of added support. When I did the wall framing (next weeks vid lol) i did add a long piece going down the top/sides where the ribs aren't covered yet, but that friction may not be enough. Thank you!! ❤️❤️

If you haven’t already finished your framing yet, watch the you tube channel Our Thriving Life “How to frame a van to prevent squeaks and rattles.” Jeff recommends using Baltic birch plywood, either 1/2” or 5/8”. He says it’s more stable and won’t split or warp. Good luck with your project.

@kendall.vision

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'll check out that channel. I do already have all my framing up, at least the basic framing, but that still sounds like great advice. Maybe i can use this for my window framing later, but either way, it will definitely also help someone else like me who is just getting started ❤️ thanks again! I appreciate you

I bought the pneumatic tool for the Rivnuts. It's a game changer. Putting the board's on the side of the roof ribs and using thicker boards is an easier way to install a ceiling

@kendall.vision

2 ай бұрын

Ooo, that's an interesting idea! I bet that saves on headroom as well. Very cool. I'll research that, and even though it's too late for me on this van, maybe I'll try it on a future project lol. Either way, thanks for sharing. That may even give someone else something to think about on their build ❤️

@Scrambler85

2 ай бұрын

@@kendall.vision I'm 6'4" 😉

@kendall.vision

2 ай бұрын

Lol! Yeah, every inch counts for you! Don't wanna bump your head every 2 seconds.

Put a dab of grease on each nut, press the boards, and you have your holes marked.

@kendall.vision

2 ай бұрын

Omg that is so incredibly smart!! Thank you! So much faster than all the measuring

Basically a molly bolt. And just don't buy wood with knots in them. Called clear pine or fir.

@kendall.vision

2 ай бұрын

Holy moly, i had never heard of molly bolts. I just looked them up and they look super easy! A nice all-in-1 solution that looks like it doesn't require a special tool. Thanks for the info ❤️

Soap or olive oil ,on the screw help the thread go into the wood better,lube up😂,from down under.

@kendall.vision

Ай бұрын

Oooohhhhhhh! That never even occurred to me! Thank you! I will give that a shot next time. I might need it when I install my roof rack into the roof threads. Thank you!!! 🙏❤️

How many miles does your van have on it?

@kendall.vision

20 күн бұрын

I bought it with 46,000 on it :) it has since gotten quite a bit more as I have gone back and forth to Texas a few times now lol.

You have really good teaching and speaking skills. So many on YT are not good at explaining on video. You have a talent. Keep it up. Thank you

@kendall.vision

2 ай бұрын

O wow, thank you so much! That is so kind and I appreciate you so much for saying this ❤️😎

❤wow you are so cute

@kendall.vision

2 ай бұрын

Aw, thanks! 😊

@timmypriddy8385

2 ай бұрын

@@kendall.vision you are welcome

So, what we’re all dying to know is, what was the process in choosing the green power tools over the red, yellow, orange or blue ones?? 😂

@kendall.vision

2 ай бұрын

Aw, my answer is so boring 😂 ...They were just on sale. It was a starter set with 2 drills, circular saw, multitool, and reciprocating saw with batteries and charger for like $130 a few years ago. Ended up being a good deal for a beginner like me 😊

@jamescoffman8096

2 ай бұрын

@@kendall.vision Gotcha. The reason I asked is I’ve had sports wagers with some gals in the past and they would just take whoever had the best looking uniforms, regardless of how talented they were. One took a team who had powder blue uni’s (baseball) and she thought their butts looked good in that color!

@kendall.vision

2 ай бұрын

@@jamescoffman8096 That is too funny! 😂😂😂

@jamescoffman8096

2 ай бұрын

@@kendall.vision So if we see you in powder blue shorts in the future we know where the inspiration came from!

@kendall.vision

2 ай бұрын

@@jamescoffman8096 lol! Go, Sports!