Hi Will i'm loving this Van build series please keep the video's coming. For nice straight line when using silicone ect use masking tape all around so that it looks like a frame & then apply the silicone. To give you a smooth finish mix some washing up liquid and warm water in a jug (about a quarter full) dip your finger and smooth it over the silicone keep dipping as you go & you don't need to press on. Once the silicone is dry then peel the masking tape off. Hope this helps. All the best.
Just finding this after being hooked on Greg Virgoe's excellent van series...As some one just planning to do a van conversion this is gold!!....Greg, this is how you do it... Will, ya beauty , o shit..Haha.....this is how it will be for a lot of us...Brilliant stuff Will.
I’m a motorhome technician and use sikaflex everyday. Less is more in my eyes mate. If you need any advice give me a shout… happy to help. Keep up the good work
@@WillsWhereabouts also use turps to clean it after applying it. to clean it nice and smooth. Use a rubber gloves with the turpes to get it extreemly smooth. After that remove the masking tape.
Although you seem to say that you don’t know what you’re doing, you are also coming up with some excellent ideas, for instance the plastic sheeting/bag that catches the metal swarf
I started watching your video while you were stuck in Nepal in the lockdown and yeah it has been amazing experience watching you since then . your videos are joy to watch . love form nepal .
Trick to getting a neat finish with sealant is instead of using a spatula, get some spit on your finger and run it along the bead of sealant, sounds strange I know but learnt it when I was an apprentice plumber 😂
Squirt some mastic up in the ridges on the inside, between the wood and the ceiling. If you can get it in deep enough it will make a seal with the mastic you applied on the outside, and help prevent any drips coming down.
Hey buddy When you seal with any sealer and want a pro finish. ..use masking tape strips on top an bottom of work area. ..seal and smudge product in and pull masking tape off for a clean line. Hope it helps. Cheers
Id also skip the screws. Glazing adhesive (polyester stuff) is good enough for bonded windows so it should hold a plastic roof vent. Prop the wood spacer off the floor with some vertical battens while the sika stuff sets overnight, I use some plasterboarding telescopic supports. Cheap to buy and work a treat. !
Try getting a cheap one inch paintbrush, shorten the bristles to just under half length with a pair of scissors then dip in thinners/white spirit and brush over the wet sikaflex... doesn't give a smooth finish but gives a neat brushed finish much like the seam sealer underneath the vehicle's body. Excellent videos by the way... can't wait for the finished project!
Hi loved the video you show the real van building with worts and all the the only builder I've seen goes out in the van why building great! Thanks Bill
Drill bits with a point usually for wood Masonry bits have a spade end And as for silicone, you can get a mastic tool and use masking tape to get a good edge Good luck with the build
Put a glove on and run your finger over the sealer. You could use masking tape to give you a nice clean edge finish. Sorry Will shouldn’t laugh but it’s fun watching you do this. Max respect for getting the job done 👍🏻
I could watch you all day, love that you leave your blunders in, it's what makes you relatable, I'm learning but also cracking up with laughter at the same time. Cheers your new Subscriber from Down Under
Nice to see this van build coming along. When using silicone, or decorator's caulk first use a Stanley knife and cut the end of the nozzle off at an angle, about 45 degrees, and about 5 to 10mm from the tip. The further away from the end of the nozzle, the wider the bead of silicone will be. Then, to get it nice and smooth you could go with the old-school method which involves spitting on your finger and using it to smooth over the silicone, or I guess water with a little washing-up liquid would also work. Good luck with the rest of the build.
You need a Fuggee kit for that silicone - hands down the easiest solution, better than tape, better than wet fingers etc etc. I'm crap with sealant and even I can make it look good with the fuggee blades
There is a product called Dicor Self-leveling Lap Sealant that works well for MaxxAir ceiling fans. Same installation with a caulking gun, but buy extra and be generous with it so you will assure a good seal. Too late for Will's install but when he goes back up on the roof periodically to check the seal for receding areas that lead to leaks, you can probably reinforce your seal with Dicor over top of your Sikaflex.
With regards to the sikaflex, or any type of sealing to be honest, if you making tape around where you want to seal then take the tape off it will look a lot neater. With regards to the the ice gem look, you can spray simple washing up liquid and water onto it and then on your finger, and rub them down. Keep spraying your finger on each one. Hope that helps
you could have used metal roofing screws they have rubber washers built in so you don't have to seal them, or you can buy little round pre caulked vinyl dots - also used for metal roofing to put over the screws so you don't have to caulk them. rather than sica flex you could also have used a liquid roof coating like snow roof, which may have been a little easier - however all that said, nobody's gonna look at your roof, that's a tall van! and if its not leaking then you did a good job.
I used to work at an RV shop and it is VERY difficult to make lap sealant (Sikaflex) look good, takes lots of practice. What's important is to start with a clean surface and then ensure that your seal is complete, including over the screw holes, and from what I see it looks like you did it right. If your fan assembly has a reverse setting, you can use this function to create positive pressure inside the van and then spray soapy water around the seal. If you see bubbles, you'll need to touch up the seal. (You can also use this method to check the windows you installed.) Also, if you find that you need to remove any sealant, there is a chemical called Hexane that is excellent for this, although I don't know how easy it is to get it in the U.K.; you need a permit to buy it in the U.S.
My heart is in my mouth every time you are let loose with tools or machinery. But just like Tom Cruise, you do your own stunts. Great content again nice movie - keep it up, Will!
For sicaflex, Try wearing rubber gloves then spraying your finger with contact cleaner and rub that around. Helps make a smoother seal although probably not the professional way. Plus saves getting too messy
Glad you found what you wanted to do . You were not enjoying it at hartpury doing your sports course and dealing with the fun police hugo all those years ago haha . Big fan of your content . Ps it’s Sam , your old halls mate
Trim the surplus butyl tape off. Then apply masking tape around the maxxvent; and tool the sealant off with your finger ( plenty paper towels handy) peel masking tape off before sealant starts to cure though ...
Great job mate 👍..l must say will . That van is brilliant.great choice .. Id love one ,but for now I still have my Cosy astra van Been to Norfolk and that Cotswolds in the last few weeks..😁 I'll try and share a short video of van soon
When using sealant, wear surgical gloves, dip a finger in a tub of water, and run your finger along the bead of sealant. Usually gives a nice neat edge👍
Good job well done. Looking down from above onto the fan casing, if you extend out by 5-10mm and go round the perimeter of the fan casing with masking tape, you can then put a bead of the sealing compound all the way round. Smooth it out with a wet finger, only go over it once. Remove the masking tape and you should have a nice smooth edge all the way round the casing. Please always wear goggles
Ad get some metal trim say about 3 inches wide and trim around over the mastic. Fix with rivets or self tappers with the seal washers so no leaks mate make a much better look in you van 👌
That was great! Your confidence is showing more and more when you're doing your build! 👍 And if you look at rv videos where they show the roof, their sealant is also blobby and smudgy. I guess it's the texture of the product.
Fitted mine today on a 55plate Vivaro LWB! Seems like quality kit, thought there would be more to aid fitting with the price though. A DIY Dave would struggle I think.
For a smooth finish with sealer spray some wd40 on ur finger and smooth it off with ur finger you will need to keep spraying ur finger as you go but always works well for me
Use painters tape offset off the desired line first. Then finger in soapy water (or spit) along to smooth the sealant. Let set up a little only and remove the painters tape.
Your videos are the only ones I watch that make me feel emotions like fear 🤣make me laugh out loud and pride when you find the solution to all the issues you come across. Keep up the hard work, your an inspiration 😊
Before usting the sealing strip, did you(he) paint or use sikaflex? Should just use sikaflex over the fan, or over and under the sealing strip too (between the fan) ?
You can buy small silicon finishing tools for around £3 for a nice smooth even finish, i used one in my bathroom and it came out brill. Ive got a spare if you want it free just need to know where to post it.
Hey, i just wondered why you went with the 400x400 one please? The vent size is the same as the 355 one. Just struggling to understand. Thanks for the content!
I'm not sure if you have a brand new or pre-owned van but a little tip before you start the build is check the floors of the front seats underneath the carpet. It rusts very easily and with wet weather you have in England(assuming your in England) the floor could have wholes in it. This would not be visible from underneath the van and would cost you a lot of unnecessary money if it wasn't caught as soon as possible.
There are three sorts of drills you gotta know. The one with the square top is for the stone and concrete. The one with the sharp point is for wood and the one with the round top is for metal and wood. And yes there are many other sorts of drills, but that doesn't matter right now.
Should have cut of the excess of your seal and taped all round about 5mm off your fan and on the top where you don't want it put on the mastic spray with soapy water smooth with wet soapy finger and wipe of excess on a rag as you go when you have finished pull of the tape for a nice clean edge
water on the finger works ok but if you use good old spit on the finger it works so much better to smooth out the job as you have more time to persuade it to go smooth
Smooth off any silicone with a finger wet from your warm soapy water. It finishes the surface really nice. Don’t worry about the surface getting wet as it’s a warmer proof seal.
Hi will nice job on the maxi fan just do tip when you go to fit the solar panels on the top of your van checkout Mel's van life and that the universal track he used on his solar panels very easy to install and I think he's got the same van as you or his friend Rebecca has the same van looking forward to seeing you do the rest of the interior 👍. Ralph
Masonry bits usually have a carbide bit soldered in the tip. They are basically made to crush and channel the dust out. Metal drills have distinctly different geometry that varies repending on the metal you are drilling; stock sngles are fine for typical materials. Metal drill bits can have different colors depending on hardening process used, surface treatment etc.Titanium nitride gives gold-like finish that, if done correctly, gives good wear resistance. Cobalt alloyed drills are overkill for your jobs, but they are nice (and usually more expensive) - carbine drills are so expensive that the pain in your wallet keeps you away from them - and they are not for hand drilliing anyway as they break so easily (very hard, very brittle). Wood drllls come in all kinds of weird shapes; usually the ones in the kit have somewhat straight head angle and spike in the middle as drilling guide.
Mask the border where you're putting down sikaflex to give you a nice edge, use a wetted finger in a glove to smooth out the sikaflex too. It's all about practise
Hi Will, Sorry if this has been asked before. I don’t have a leisure battery in my van as yet. Do you think the fan would pull too much power from the starter battery if I wired it into that for a while.? Just so you know I bought the maxxair fan after seeing it first on your channel. Love the videos Dave
Put masking tape around the outer edge of the sealant and remove after before it dries for a clean / straight edge. Similar to getting a straight edge when painting.
@7:23 if Frank Spencer did van builds ...😁 Good luck Will, I’ve seen hundreds of perfect well manicured van builds (I’m in the process of doing mine at the moment) and it’s going along the lines..well, just like Will 🤗.
Wood and metal drill bits have a sharp finish on their top. Cement drills have an extra "layer" on top of the bit that is there for hammering thruogh. Put the two together and you will see it instantly
Will can you try getting a hammock set up for in and out of the van? They are not for everyone but could free up a lot of room for your build. I got one for about £12 at amazon. Keep up the good work brother.
A more efficient form of ventilation is to fit a louvre type vent at floor level , and a small openable skylight.. Warm air rising starts a natural draught, no leccy needed🤗
Hi Will i'm loving this Van build series please keep the video's coming.
For nice straight line when using silicone ect use masking tape all around so that it looks like a frame & then apply the silicone.
To give you a smooth finish mix some washing up liquid and warm water in a jug (about a quarter full) dip your finger and smooth it over the silicone keep dipping as you go & you don't need to press on.
Once the silicone is dry then peel the masking tape off.
Hope this helps.
All the best.
Just finding this after being hooked on Greg Virgoe's excellent van series...As some one just planning to do a van conversion this is gold!!....Greg, this is how you do it... Will, ya beauty , o shit..Haha.....this is how it will be for a lot of us...Brilliant stuff Will.
I’m a motorhome technician and use sikaflex everyday. Less is more in my eyes mate. If you need any advice give me a shout… happy to help. Keep up the good work
Not going to lie nearly spat my drinck out when that frame fell down. Loving the build fella
😂😂😂
Use masking tape around the surround of the window put your silicone or silkaflex on ,then remove tape nice clean lines.🤗
Ha lol just wa I was going to say . Funny enough iv just bought masking tape for the same reason 😅
Yes, or painters tape. This is the general best technique for straight and clean caulking, in your bath or your Fiat Ducato.
Thanks I’ll give this a try
@@WillsWhereabouts also use turps to clean it after applying it. to clean it nice and smooth. Use a rubber gloves with the turpes to get it extreemly smooth. After that remove the masking tape.
Watching you muddle through, learning new things is great fun. Really enjoy your videos. Can't wait to see how it turns out.
New to your channel. Just dido on the safety glasses etc. A pro knows enough and cares enough to do things slow, safe and careful. Good luck my friend
Although you seem to say that you don’t know what you’re doing, you are also coming up with some excellent ideas, for instance the plastic sheeting/bag that catches the metal swarf
Best thing on TH-cam so entertaining. Some great kenny Everett diy man bits, honest information
Mood was down for some reason
Just saw your video now I feel better
Glad I could help 😀
I started watching your video while you were stuck in Nepal in the lockdown and yeah it has been amazing experience watching you since then . your videos are joy to watch . love form nepal .
Trick to getting a neat finish with sealant is instead of using a spatula, get some spit on your finger and run it along the bead of sealant, sounds strange I know but learnt it when I was an apprentice plumber 😂
Squirt some mastic up in the ridges on the inside, between the wood and the ceiling. If you can get it in deep enough it will make a seal with the mastic you applied on the outside, and help prevent any drips coming down.
Hey buddy
When you seal with any sealer and want a pro finish. ..use masking tape strips on top an bottom of work area. ..seal and smudge product in and pull masking tape off for a clean line. Hope it helps. Cheers
Id also skip the screws. Glazing adhesive (polyester stuff) is good enough for bonded windows so it should hold a plastic roof vent.
Prop the wood spacer off the floor with some vertical battens while the sika stuff sets overnight,
I use some plasterboarding telescopic supports. Cheap to buy and work a treat. !
Try getting a cheap one inch paintbrush, shorten the bristles to just under half length with a pair of scissors then dip in thinners/white spirit and brush over the wet sikaflex... doesn't give a smooth finish but gives a neat brushed finish much like the seam sealer underneath the vehicle's body. Excellent videos by the way... can't wait for the finished project!
Good work! Great shorts.
Hi loved the video you show the real van building with worts and all
the the only builder I've seen goes out in the van why building great!
Thanks Bill
Drill bits with a point usually for wood
Masonry bits have a spade end
And as for silicone, you can get a mastic tool and use masking tape to get a good edge
Good luck with the build
Why didn't you mount it further forward where there's flat bits on the roof?
Enjoying the build series btw!
Put a glove on and run your finger over the sealer. You could use masking tape to give you a nice clean edge finish. Sorry Will shouldn’t laugh but it’s fun watching you do this. Max respect for getting the job done 👍🏻
I could watch you all day, love that you leave your blunders in, it's what makes you relatable, I'm learning but also cracking up with laughter at the same time.
Cheers your new Subscriber from Down Under
Had similar fan in my camper trailer let’s a lot of daylight in so no sleeping in! Made up a blackout curtain for inside the van when fan not in use
Nice to see this van build coming along. When using silicone, or decorator's caulk first use a Stanley knife and cut the end of the nozzle off at an angle, about 45 degrees, and about 5 to 10mm from the tip. The further away from the end of the nozzle, the wider the bead of silicone will be. Then, to get it nice and smooth you could go with the old-school method which involves spitting on your finger and using it to smooth over the silicone, or I guess water with a little washing-up liquid would also work. Good luck with the rest of the build.
Thanks for the tips Adam I’ll give this a try next time
You need a Fuggee kit for that silicone - hands down the easiest solution, better than tape, better than wet fingers etc etc. I'm crap with sealant and even I can make it look good with the fuggee blades
There is a product called Dicor Self-leveling Lap Sealant that works well for MaxxAir ceiling fans. Same installation with a caulking gun, but buy extra and be generous with it so you will assure a good seal. Too late for Will's install but when he goes back up on the roof periodically to check the seal for receding areas that lead to leaks, you can probably reinforce your seal with Dicor over top of your Sikaflex.
8:30 That antique motorcycle...
With regards to the sikaflex, or any type of sealing to be honest, if you making tape around where you want to seal then take the tape off it will look a lot neater. With regards to the the ice gem look, you can spray simple washing up liquid and water onto it and then on your finger, and rub them down. Keep spraying your finger on each one. Hope that helps
you could have used metal roofing screws they have rubber washers built in so you don't have to seal them, or you can buy little round pre caulked vinyl dots - also used for metal roofing to put over the screws so you don't have to caulk them. rather than sica flex you could also have used a liquid roof coating like snow roof, which may have been a little easier - however all that said, nobody's gonna look at your roof, that's a tall van! and if its not leaking then you did a good job.
Hey will have a great weekend and stay safe. Thanks for uploading this video and today is my birthday looks like i got best present from you.
Happy birthday mate
@@WillsWhereabouts thank you will
For someone who is new to all this building.. you’re actually pretty decent. Ofc it won’t be 100% professional but still a top job mate.
Drill bits are straightforward to identify. Wood has a sharp pointed tip, Metal has a cone end, and masonry usually have winged tips.
These videos are getting better each week. Proper excited with each job thats getting ticked off. Nice job with the fan mate.
Appreciate it Rav
Fit a small fan in the floor, and on super hot days park in the grass (longer the better), instant air-con, the air is 5-10 C cooler.
I told you before to cut the end of the tube to agood angle with a Stanley knife so you get a nice finish.
I did cut the tube hah
I used to work at an RV shop and it is VERY difficult to make lap sealant (Sikaflex) look good, takes lots of practice. What's important is to start with a clean surface and then ensure that your seal is complete, including over the screw holes, and from what I see it looks like you did it right. If your fan assembly has a reverse setting, you can use this function to create positive pressure inside the van and then spray soapy water around the seal. If you see bubbles, you'll need to touch up the seal. (You can also use this method to check the windows you installed.) Also, if you find that you need to remove any sealant, there is a chemical called Hexane that is excellent for this, although I don't know how easy it is to get it in the U.K.; you need a permit to buy it in the U.S.
My heart is in my mouth every time you are let loose with tools or machinery. But just like Tom Cruise, you do your own stunts. Great content again nice movie - keep it up, Will!
😂😂😂 love it
Mate your updates are bloody awesome , love watching!!!!!
Cheers Shaun appreciate it
Sikaflex type silicones you need some soapy water on your fingers then it smooths out nicely. Otherwise it sticks.
Dude tape up then apply sillocone the spray with soapy water and use your finger to smooth out perfect every time. 👌
For sicaflex, Try wearing rubber gloves then spraying your finger with contact cleaner and rub that around. Helps make a smoother seal although probably not the professional way. Plus saves getting too messy
Wood have a sharp point, masonry for bricks ect have a sideways square/ diamond shape tip, the other type is for metal.
Wooden drill bits have a spike on the tip, masonry drill bits have triangle shape on the top and metal drill bits are generally just pointed
Glad you found what you wanted to do . You were not enjoying it at hartpury doing your sports course and dealing with the fun police hugo all those years ago haha . Big fan of your content . Ps it’s Sam , your old halls mate
Haha hey mate hope your good and doing what you love with animals!
WELL DONE WILL, SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE, LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT VIDEO.
the white van man now has a fan. looks really good. make sure that it is sealed. be safe have fun keep moving.
Great job mate 👍🚐
Sicaflex is sculpted best with wet finger and plenty of clean up
Hi Will, great video,it looks FANtastic LOL,you have done well for the first time fitting.it works perfectly.
At 3:45 you talk about a 400 centimeters frame, that's really a big one 😂 (= 4 meters = 12 or 13 feet)
Trim the surplus butyl tape off. Then apply masking tape around the maxxvent; and tool the sealant off with your finger ( plenty paper towels handy) peel masking tape off before sealant starts to cure though ...
Great job mate 👍..l must say will .
That van is brilliant.great choice ..
Id love one ,but for now I still have my Cosy astra van
Been to Norfolk and that Cotswolds in the last few weeks..😁
I'll try and share a short video of van soon
What size of timber did you use for the fan frame?
When using sealant, wear surgical gloves, dip a finger in a tub of water, and run your finger along the bead of sealant.
Usually gives a nice neat edge👍
Add Washing up liquid to the water as well
Some crazy thunder storms and a raging hangover.. This video is exactly what I needed 👏
😂😂
Good job well done. Looking down from above onto the fan casing, if you extend out by 5-10mm and go round the perimeter of the fan casing with masking tape, you can then put a bead of the sealing compound all the way round. Smooth it out with a wet finger, only go over it once. Remove the masking tape and you should have a nice smooth edge all the way round the casing. Please always wear goggles
Ad get some metal trim say about 3 inches wide and trim around over the mastic. Fix with rivets or self tappers with the seal washers so no leaks mate make a much better look in you van 👌
👏🏻 great job,your definitely more confident and it’s making your work a lot easier for you,well done mate🤜🤛
That was great! Your confidence is showing more and more when you're doing your build! 👍 And if you look at rv videos where they show the roof, their sealant is also blobby and smudgy. I guess it's the texture of the product.
Thanks Martine
Fitted mine today on a 55plate Vivaro LWB!
Seems like quality kit, thought there would be more to aid fitting with the price though. A DIY Dave would struggle I think.
*Absolutely **_smashing_** Will!!!* - You can be proud of yourself! 👌
For a smooth finish with sealer spray some wd40 on ur finger and smooth it off with ur finger you will need to keep spraying ur finger as you go but always works well for me
Use painters tape offset off the desired line first. Then finger in soapy water (or spit) along to smooth the sealant. Let set up a little only and remove the painters tape.
Oh Will. Very entertaining van built. Very much enjoy watching.
Cheers Todd
Your a legend doing this work.. id never trust myself doing all that lol.. keep it up dude!!!! This van build is going to epic!!!
Your videos are the only ones I watch that make me feel emotions like fear 🤣make me laugh out loud and pride when you find the solution to all the issues you come across. Keep up the hard work, your an inspiration 😊
Before usting the sealing strip, did you(he) paint or use sikaflex?
Should just use sikaflex over the fan, or over and under the sealing strip too (between the fan) ?
You can buy small silicon finishing tools for around £3 for a nice smooth even finish, i used one in my bathroom and it came out brill. Ive got a spare if you want it free just need to know where to post it.
You put mastic on as a bead, not with a spatula. You increase the bead size by cutting the nozzle higher up.
Hey, i just wondered why you went with the 400x400 one please? The vent size is the same as the 355 one. Just struggling to understand. Thanks for the content!
awesome update!!! another sunday another great video. :)
Thanks Simon appreciate it
Absolutely smashing it mate. You'll be fully fledged handyman after this build haha
Haha let’s hope so
You run your finger over the Sikaflex to give it a nice smoothed off look.
Great tip! Also add some washing up liquid to your finger when running it along.
I was about to say the same thing
I’ll give this a try next time
I'm not sure if you have a brand new or pre-owned van but a little tip before you start the build is check the floors of the front seats underneath the carpet. It rusts very easily and with wet weather you have in England(assuming your in England) the floor could have wholes in it. This would not be visible from underneath the van and would cost you a lot of unnecessary money if it wasn't caught as soon as possible.
Thanks Jessica I’ve pulled it all out and there was no rust on my previous videos
Love it. Total calamity.
Hi really enjoyed seeing your van project really looking forward to seeing your next video keep safe 😷👍🏻
There are three sorts of drills you gotta know. The one with the square top is for the stone and concrete.
The one with the sharp point is for wood and the one with the round top is for metal and wood. And yes there are many other sorts of drills, but that doesn't matter right now.
Another cracking video buddy
Cheers Chris
Hi will just watched your video of maxxair fan install. Did you just use a cigarette socket to power the fan. And did it work OK
Should have cut of the excess of your seal and taped all round about 5mm off your fan and on the top where you don't want it put on the mastic spray with soapy water smooth with wet soapy finger and wipe of excess on a rag as you go when you have finished pull of the tape for a nice clean edge
water on the finger works ok but if you use good old spit on the finger it works so much better to smooth out the job as you have more time to persuade it to go smooth
400cm frame damn that's a big ass window mate!
Smooth off any silicone with a finger wet from your warm soapy water. It finishes the surface really nice. Don’t worry about the surface getting wet as it’s a warmer proof seal.
Hi will nice job on the maxi fan just do tip when you go to fit the solar panels on the top of your van checkout Mel's van life and that the universal track he used on his solar panels very easy to install and I think he's got the same van as you or his friend Rebecca has the same van looking forward to seeing you do the rest of the interior 👍.
Ralph
Well done will another good video keep them coming
when you put the silicone down a lil bit of washing up liquid on your finger helps smooth it right out
Masonry bits usually have a carbide bit soldered in the tip. They are basically made to crush and channel the dust out. Metal drills have distinctly different geometry that varies repending on the metal you are drilling; stock sngles are fine for typical materials. Metal drill bits can have different colors depending on hardening process used, surface treatment etc.Titanium nitride gives gold-like finish that, if done correctly, gives good wear resistance. Cobalt alloyed drills are overkill for your jobs, but they are nice (and usually more expensive) - carbine drills are so expensive that the pain in your wallet keeps you away from them - and they are not for hand drilliing anyway as they break so easily (very hard, very brittle).
Wood drllls come in all kinds of weird shapes; usually the ones in the kit have somewhat straight head angle and spike in the middle as drilling guide.
Mask the border where you're putting down sikaflex to give you a nice edge, use a wetted finger in a glove to smooth out the sikaflex too. It's all about practise
Oh happy days!!!
Nice break from my own DIY project.....thanks
Thanks Eric 😀
Hi Will,
Sorry if this has been asked before.
I don’t have a leisure battery in my van as yet. Do you think the fan would pull too much power from the starter battery if I wired it into that for a while.?
Just so you know I bought the maxxair fan after seeing it first on your channel.
Love the videos
Dave
Wet your finger will then drag your finger along the mastic. The secret is to use a wet finger great video and very funny.
Put masking tape around the outer edge of the sealant and remove after before it dries for a clean / straight edge. Similar to getting a straight edge when painting.
@7:23 if Frank Spencer did van builds ...😁 Good luck Will,
I’ve seen hundreds of perfect well manicured van builds (I’m in the process of doing mine at the moment) and it’s going along the lines..well, just like Will 🤗.
Wood and metal drill bits have a sharp finish on their top. Cement drills have an extra "layer" on top of the bit that is there for hammering thruogh. Put the two together and you will see it instantly
You’re inspirational mate 👍🏼
When I need a solid straight line when smoothing out caulk, I use a good brand painter's tape
Will can you try getting a hammock set up for in and out of the van? They are not for everyone but could free up a lot of room for your build. I got one for about £12 at amazon. Keep up the good work brother.
A more efficient form of ventilation is to fit a louvre type vent at floor level , and a small openable skylight.. Warm air rising starts a natural draught, no leccy needed🤗
That's your biggest fan, Will :D