Wherever possible I am trying to plan the build to avoid those little black screw caps. The ones on the bulkhead will be covered by the bulkhead door. This LED was a bit of a gift to get a couple of nice big screws in to help hold the shelf up to the cupboard dividers.
If I was working for a company building camper vans I would have been sacked for taking too long :D I have seen and heard some stories of professional builds though. :O
After purchasing a new van I have decided to convert my previous van into a motor home . Your videos are just what I need for advice and inspiration . Keep up the good work .
Not just camper van is it ....... turns out Its a full on carpentry and joinery tuition channel with 12v installation gas and combi boiler instructions video, while knocking up the best camper van you have ever seen , I'm new to this channel it's the best !
1 HUGE🤗 and kiss👄 from this lady who did her own Mercedes sprinter confersion . The van is called 🚐💨 Cherished.😁Thanks for all the tips.👍 Just had my first 3 weeks on the road with her. Loved it🍀🙏💕🔆🚐💨
Greg Virgoe I don't think you're too fussy, it's great to see what is turning out to be a professional looking build. This looks like its come out of a factory instead of a garage😁😁😁 Can't wait to see the finished van, but then I'm not going to have anything to watch.😂😂😂
You crack me up Greg - I'm a carpenter by trade and some of your finishing would show up plenty of blokes in the industry (myself included, lol.....) from time to time. You do a beautiful job, your attention to detail is great to see. Congratulations on your top notch cabnitry. Cheers
To be honest Greg your videos and attention to detail as well as craftmanship is bloody brilliant. A downside of this though, is with a van build imminent, I feel that mine wont quite reach your standard but as long as the Mrs doesn't watch these she wont know what she's missing.
I binged watched all your videos last weekend after finding your channel. You have done a fantastic job. I'm looking forward to seeing your future videos. Thanks for taking the time to take and post the videos. 👍😄
WOW! Beyond the beyond! 👍😄 I'll say it again... the BEST van/RV conversion videos on the internet! Can't WAIT till I get to installing my cupboards! (... a long, long way to go yet!)
Greg Virgoe I run a minibus company. The profile pic is one of the Sprinters we run. All front entry so not ideal for converting to campers unfortunately ☹️
I followed this video to produce my own identical wall cupboards. Worked perfectly, but I would increase the depth of the top front rail in the carcase. This provides more support to the hinges you will be fitting and acts to reduce the risk of the doors dropping. Take your time, template carefully and pay attention to detail and you too can have what are lovely cupboards. I had friends visit and look at my van last week. They could not believe I did the conversion. Yet all I did was follow your videos. Thank you Greg.
That’s great feedback thank you. I too surprised myself with our final finish. It’s a good feeling when you get a compliment on your work so well done you 👍🏼😃
Excellent Video Greg, great attention to detail & explanations of processes & tooling, I'm just starting my Van conversion journey, won't be watching any more Time lapse videos. Thanks again Greg.
Hi Cora, my goal with the channel was to fill in a lot of the blanks that everyone else tends to gloss over. You will find them more technical and more detailed. Hope they are useful to you both. 👍🏼😀
Hi, great videos I have binge watch with relish. I do have a tip though, perhaps for you but especially for other viewers. I am a carpenter with the same table saw and after watching this video I had to stop it and take a screen shot of how close your hand was to the blade when lifting the baton out, I did the same thing making window shutters and lost a thumb which wasn't pretty, and now makes any intricate work much harder. Be safe and keep up the good work
Greg.. your videos are " the best" by far I like the amount or detail you provide also the product detail. I understand a lot more about insulation now after watching you detailed explanation. I am planning on doing a conversion myself as soon as I find a decent van and will use your videos as reference as I go.
Love it. I’m learning so much compared to the crap builds I see out there! It’s like going to school. Beautiful craftsmanship. You should have your own tv show.
That's very kind John, my plan was to hopefully give more than the normal "here's what I completed today" video to help those that have not picked up any tools before or have little mech or elec knowledge and hopefully they do that :D
Videos like this are invaluable to people like me with very little experience. There are TONS of little bits of knowledge to pick up on...like taping the plywood before using the jigsaw to keep it from pulling the edges up?? I'm positive that's a trick plenty of people already know, but I didn't know about that until I learned it here. Thanks for the quality content!
After watching dozens of self build videos, I finally discovered your mesmerising series. Far from encouraging me to have a go, I realise that anything I attempted would be so lacking in quality that I would absolutely hate the end product. Thank you for freeing me from months of anguish and bitter self recrimination and for potentially saving my marriage from the inevitable torment I would have inflicted on my Wife. Sometimes it is good to appreciate ones own limitations and simply enjoy watching a true master at work. Thanks for the hours of enjoyment.
Jim Howes there are literally thousands of people that initially thought it was beyond them yet with a bit of guidance and encouragement have created a vehicle to rival any professional motorhome. I didn’t set out to discourage but to assist. Best wishes Greg
I continue to be speechless at your level of skill and ability. You have always got the right tool for the right job 😂. Truly your build is on another level. I salute you Sir. 👍👌👏
Hello Greg My English is poor but by those few words i just want to say that: if i don't understund all your explains the quality of your video and your cheerfull face are a real pleasure. New fan and big blue thumb. Cheers from France
I think it's fair to say Greg has help build at least some of an awful lot of vans in the last couple of years. Thanks a million Greg mate. If there was a campervan college, this would be it!
Really useful video. We are currently renovating our van. Pulled out the bathroom to fit a dinette/ lounge. Thank you for sharing your competancy and skill.
Greg your carpentry skills are surpassed only by your teaching skills add to that the mind of an artist. Speaking of which I have shared your channel with a young self employed artist friend whom I support and encourage and she is your newest fan. Given her gutsy approach to life and love of art and carpentry with your teaching added she'll thrive, and I thank you for that. I look forward to more of your teaching videos and watching the creations of your students the world over. Perhaps you could start a "Virgoe students" sharing link.
I've always had a love of creating things from a very young age and very artistic. I love to draw and build models, lego was a dream toy as a child, I'm still a big kid at heart. Just the toys are much bigger :D I post my viewers builds on my facebook page.
With that quality of custom cabinets and light show Mrs Greg should be quite happy . a red green says if the women don't find you handsome best find you handy! Lol
I trained as a cabinet maker a few years ago and jumped straight in at the deep end by starting my own workshop, fresh out of college. It's been a stupidly steep learning curve and I've made plenty of mistakes along the way. I only wish your videos were around then but, now in the process of converting my own Sprinter, I have found your calm, methodical approach so incredibly useful and, especially in comparison to the ridiculously verbose nonsense of most of our American cousins, straight to the point. It is utterly refreshing and your posts are an absolute pleasure to watch. I have picked up a myriad tips along the way and I can't thank you enough for being a steady, concise, detailed and reliable (not to mention talented) beacon amid the fog of half-wittery that clutters this here social medium. Hearty congratulations and I very much look forward to the next installment.
WOW very humbled, thank you so much for that amazing comment. I could definitely learn a few things if you if you trained as a cabinet maker. The carcasses are not the prettiest of things but they work
Nothing wrong with them thar carcasses. Your attention to detail would make any cabinet maker proud. When I first started watching your videos, I guessed you must’ve been an engineer of some kind and I think was it confirmed later in a comment I read on another video. Again, thanks for being out there and keep it coming!
Thanks Greg for all your great videos on the van build. It's given me a lot if confidence on doing my own build. I'm only just going to start converting my Peugeot boxer van and will be viewing everyone of your videos from the beginning again as I go along. Thanks again. Cheers Dave
If I can give you one bit of advice it's this. Get your layout set in stone early on so you know where everything is going to go. Planning your build properly will save you both time and money in the long run.
Best cabinet build I have seen. More professional, sturdy-looking, and much more beautiful than the ones produced in the States. I have not been able to find the furniture board you use over here in the USA, maybe I am misspelling it.
I've just discovered your channel and find it so inspirational. My father was an amazing carpenter, built the house I grew up in, but is now 90 years old so won't be able to help me by the time I start my van build. I feel like the quality of your videos will help me make something I can be proud of. Many blessings to you!
Another brilliant Vlog ..I'm learning so much from your clear concise detailed episodes and will be using some of these for my own build..I believe you have taken van builds to another level.👍👍
It inspires me to create more videos knowing that guys like yourself Dave have been able to make use of the content and it's given you a helping hand with your own creations. Thank you
Well done Greg I’ve watched every part of the build so far and fully agree what others say “you’ve taken home build conversions to another level” I’m going to miss watching these when you venture off on your travels around Europe. Cheers John
That's really nice of you to say so John, we will continue to post videos on our travels, they won't all be holiday type vlogs there will be some technical ones and tutorials too mixed in. The workshop will still be here when I get back too :D
Just came across this video. It's the first I've watched of yours but I will be watching them all for sure!. Amazing work, fantastic attitude and delivery. If you ever do woodwork classes in the Midlands then count me in!.
Ah,.. 2 briliant teachers in 1TH-cam comtent. Thanks dear gentleman👄👄Jou 2 are nu bigest en best teachers. Just finiched 🚐💨 Cherished. My mercedes sprinter.313. Automatic.from 2011. This Dutch lady is happy on the road. With the sound of James joplin singing🎶 . " oh lord would you,... "😁😁😁😁. Thanks for al the you tube help! I did it!!!!!👍😁😁😁🍀🙏💕🔆🚐💨👄👄
I’d never done anything like this before as I come from design background so it was a steep learning curve. Surprising what you can achieve with patience 😊👍🏼
Excellent work and love how you explained and documented it. Greetings from Tarifa, Southern Spain. Hope you get to visit this lovely area in your campervan sometime.
@@GregVirgoe Thanks for sharing that, Greg. I actually live less than a mile from where you filmed it! Glad you got to see beautiful Tarifa. Next time you are around give me a shout. All the best.
Fantastic work. I look forward to each episode and am amazed at the attention to detail. Like everyone else comments - rent a shed and start building them, my deposit would be paid.
Thanks for the vote of confidence Derek, I could never make a living out of this, I lack the ability to throw things together quickly so I'm afraid I wouldn't make any profit lol
Greg Virgoe oh ye of little faith! ( A favorite quote of one of my favorite teachers) many would pay and wait, understanding that this level of craftsmenship takes time to get finished properly.
Without doubt the best build guides I've seen. Love the attention to detail and so many great little tips. I fear I might end up spending more on tools than materials. I'm now battling the two voices in my head. 1) All the information you need is there what's stopping you. 2) This build has set the standard so high don't even both starting. At least I have a few months to think about it Thanks
I wish I had all the tools you have, Greg! And a workshop. And more spare time... and money... and a van to work on! ;o) That lighting, in particular, was brilliant and your attention to detail is amazing.
Fantastic work keep it up your a real pro ! Your videos go into so much depth that’s what separates you from the rest you do the job once and do it properly top man
Greg, you're going to love traveling in your masterpiece, but I suspect theres going to be a time when you really miss your tools and man cave. I love the detailed work on the angles in this build, it's the difference between a backyard build and a professional build :) I love seeing your proud smile whenever you've suprised yourself at how awesome the finish is, in this video it was when you were pull on the bolted up frame and making the whole van more :)
I felt somewhat optimistic about a decent van build but after seeing Greg’s level of expertise, tools and knowledge I think my attempts will be more like a carry on film. Where do you start when you have only basic DIY skills? Fair play to you Greg, incredible stuff!
I've watched so many of your videos now (all the ones of the van conversion) and I'm still astonished by your level of professionalism every time. That thing with the recessed LED strip is just pure genius! This van is going to look so much better, and going to be so much more practical, than any mass produced van on the market (and probably at a fraction of the cost). 👍🏼😉
Thats very kind of you, thanks. We started looking at production motorhomes but the most basic was £40k and upwards. We will end up with everything we want and to a very high standard for only a third of the cost. I know it has taken me a lot of my time, but that part I have also really enjoyed. Being able to share the whole experience with everyone is the icing on the cake. Great to have your support.
Greg Virgoe - Still hoping to see you and the van at next year's Camp Quirky. Life seems to enjoy throwing rocks in path lately, but I still hope I'll be able to make it. 👍🏼😉
Another superb video, Greg, I'm so going to do the same with my Crafter, thanks so much for taking the time to document your work, it will prove priceless.!
I've really been enjoying your build series. You've created the most professional home built conversion that I have seen, and I love the incredible amount of research you've done and that you share with us all. Great work!
Whenever I tackle a project I throw my whole self into it and do it to the very best of my ability. Being able to share that and help others has been so rewarding. Thank you for watching and for a really nice comment. 👍🏼😊
Greg, some people put videos up that are only a few minutes long but seem to take forever although I usually bail under those circumstances. Your 21 minutes seem like 5! Your content is unsurpassed on TH-cam! Thanks very much for your generosity in taking the time and effort to share with us.
I worry about putting the longer video up as I think it discourages people from watching if the time is too long I know when i look at videos myself anything over 20 mins you do think have I got time to watch that?
Screws hidden in the LED channel. Made me smile. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship.
Wherever possible I am trying to plan the build to avoid those little black screw caps.
The ones on the bulkhead will be covered by the bulkhead door.
This LED was a bit of a gift to get a couple of nice big screws in to help hold the shelf up to the cupboard dividers.
You thank us for watching? Wow..... Brilliant, again Greg. Cheers.
Yes of course, I appreciate all those who follow my channel.
You say it's a DIY job, but sure enough it surpasses most professional builds!
If I was working for a company building camper vans I would have been sacked for taking too long :D
I have seen and heard some stories of professional builds though. :O
@@GregVirgoe But every job only takes half an hour 🕕
Flipping TH-cam didn’t tell me about this video...glad I searched and now off to watch the other. 👍🏼😊
I was so sure that you have commented on every video Marc,
Best go back to the beginning and watch them all again just to make sure :D
Greg Virgoe ha ha ha.😂..yeah, best I do....you never know, I might learn something more!! 😉😊
The sheer professional results you output is incredible
I just take my time and a little extra care. Thank you 😊
After purchasing a new van I have decided to convert my previous van into a motor home . Your videos are just what I need for advice and inspiration . Keep up the good work .
Thank you very much I appreciate that. Best wishes for your new build project 👍🏼😃
Thanks watching from france have a great summer👌🏼
Cheers Sean 🍻👍🏼
Not just camper van is it ....... turns out
Its a full on carpentry and joinery tuition channel with 12v installation gas and combi boiler instructions video, while knocking up the best camper van you have ever seen , I'm new to this channel it's the best !
Nigella Paul thank you very much. Wanted to give loads of really detailed information to help where other builds do not 👍🏼😀
1 HUGE🤗 and kiss👄 from this lady who did her own Mercedes sprinter confersion . The van is called 🚐💨 Cherished.😁Thanks for all the tips.👍 Just had my first 3 weeks on the road with her. Loved it🍀🙏💕🔆🚐💨
That’s brilliant and thank you for such a lovely comment.
Can you post some photos and send me links please 😀
Fair play Greg, your attention to detail is way beyond any other van builder I've watched.
Great videos mate, thanks for sharing with us all.👍👍
Sometimes I can be too fussy and over engineer, or over think things.
I appreciate your kind comment
Greg Virgoe I don't think you're too fussy, it's great to see what is turning out to be a professional looking build.
This looks like its come out of a factory instead of a garage😁😁😁
Can't wait to see the finished van, but then I'm not going to have anything to watch.😂😂😂
Fella , you're a true craftsman , that's outstanding workmanship .
you have set a new standard in DIY camper build. Nice work! Tell Morland to come to the U.S.
I stopped watching some of the others... total amateurs, no planning and no skills to them either.
Devices very similar to Morland, if not them, are found on eBay in the US. But, they are only for VW and Ford vans. :(
If you ever get bored travelling you can start doing motorhome fit outs for sure. You are amazing. Debbie from Oz.
Thank you Debs, really appreciate the lovely comment 😊
You crack me up Greg - I'm a carpenter by trade and some of your finishing would show up plenty of blokes in the industry (myself included, lol.....) from time to time. You do a beautiful job, your attention to detail is great to see. Congratulations on your top notch cabnitry. Cheers
From someone in the trade that’s high praise indeed. I’m really chuffed, you’ve made my day 😃
Thank you for such great feedback
Think I should pay you my tv licence as I watch more than the BBC ... very informative ... Thank you
TheSpuds349 Paypal link in the description 👍🏼😃😂
Thanks for watching
To be honest Greg your videos and attention to detail as well as craftmanship is bloody brilliant. A downside of this though, is with a van build imminent, I feel that mine wont quite reach your standard but as long as the Mrs doesn't watch these she wont know what she's missing.
I think you will be surprised what you can achieve with a bit of patience and practice. 👍🏼😊
You’ve got a great eye for detail and a high standard of workmanship
Thank you very much
You sir are awesome! Cannot wait to watch the rest of your build and see the finished van. Thank you for sharing..
Thank you Alex
Greg has skills that only come with wisdom and age. Just amazing.
Patrick Ball thanks very much 😃👍🏼
I binged watched all your videos last weekend after finding your channel. You have done a fantastic job. I'm looking forward to seeing your future videos. Thanks for taking the time to take and post the videos. 👍😄
Great to have you on board Don and amazing that you have caught up so fast.
Here is another one for you th-cam.com/video/dWqn6J_vmrs/w-d-xo.html
Don Jones I did the same thing. I love this guy
Haha, me too when I found him!
Greg, your videos are so therapeutic to watch. I've been sat here for 3 hours already. Really helped to re-kindle my love for woodwork.
I’m really pleased you are enjoying them. Thank you for watching 😃👍🏼
WOW! Beyond the beyond! 👍😄 I'll say it again... the BEST van/RV conversion videos on the internet! Can't WAIT till I get to installing my cupboards! (... a long, long way to go yet!)
Lovely comment thank you.
What are your plans Donna?
Amazing standard of workmanship as usual!
Thank you, Is that your Merc Van on your profile pic?
Greg Virgoe I run a minibus company. The profile pic is one of the Sprinters we run. All front entry so not ideal for converting to campers unfortunately ☹️
I followed this video to produce my own identical wall cupboards. Worked perfectly, but I would increase the depth of the top front rail in the carcase. This provides more support to the hinges you will be fitting and acts to reduce the risk of the doors dropping. Take your time, template carefully and pay attention to detail and you too can have what are lovely cupboards. I had friends visit and look at my van last week. They could not believe I did the conversion. Yet all I did was follow your videos. Thank you Greg.
That’s great feedback thank you. I too surprised myself with our final finish. It’s a good feeling when you get a compliment on your work so well done you 👍🏼😃
Watching your build is a thing of beauty...thanks for sharing it all!
You are most welcome Diane
Excellent Video Greg, great attention to detail & explanations of processes & tooling, I'm just starting my Van conversion journey, won't be watching any more Time lapse videos. Thanks again Greg.
They are fun to watch and get some layout ideas but you don’t see the detail do you 👍🏼😃
Thanks goodness I came across to watch most of your videos before we start building our van.. Now I'm going to show it to my hubby
Hi Cora, my goal with the channel was to fill in a lot of the blanks that everyone else tends to gloss over. You will find them more technical and more detailed. Hope they are useful to you both. 👍🏼😀
Hi, great videos I have binge watch with relish.
I do have a tip though, perhaps for you but especially for other viewers. I am a carpenter with the same table saw and after watching this video I had to stop it and take a screen shot of how close your hand was to the blade when lifting the baton out, I
did the same thing making window shutters and lost a thumb which wasn't pretty, and now makes any intricate work much harder.
Be safe and keep up the good work
Greg.. your videos are " the best" by far I like the amount or detail you provide also the product detail. I understand a lot more about insulation now after watching you detailed explanation. I am planning on doing a conversion myself as soon as I find a decent van and will use your videos as reference as I go.
I loved the way you integrated the LED lights into the furniture. TOP CLA$$!!!
Thank you, they do look more professional in the recessed track and give a more diffused light
Love it. I’m learning so much compared to the crap builds I see out there! It’s like going to school. Beautiful craftsmanship. You should have your own tv show.
That's very kind John, my plan was to hopefully give more than the normal "here's what I completed today" video to help those that have not picked up any tools before or have little mech or elec knowledge and hopefully they do that :D
Videos like this are invaluable to people like me with very little experience. There are TONS of little bits of knowledge to pick up on...like taping the plywood before using the jigsaw to keep it from pulling the edges up?? I'm positive that's a trick plenty of people already know, but I didn't know about that until I learned it here. Thanks for the quality content!
Jeffrey Baggett thanks for great feedback and pleased it was useful to you 👍🏼
Yes! So glad you’re pimping it out with led lights! Also that aluminium strip and diffuser is an amazing idea!
Thanks Sam
I've spent all weekend watching these van build videos.absolutely love them.many thanks.
Adding my cheers to the chorus Greg, precise, methodical, easy to follow. Really helpful thank you!
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Probably the most informative van conversion on youtube.... no probably about it. Awesome series of videos Greg
Really Appreciate it Mark
Your craftmanship is amazing. What a finish you have achieved.
Spot on video! , i guess you've had lots of work & preparation for the rec but for us viewers : 110% PURE JOY. Thank you
That’s very kind of you 👍🏼😁
Really great work Greg, Im a yacht build Carpenter and your small tricks of the trade is spot on!!!
Awesome how the led light is incorperated in the Wood! Beautiful!
After watching dozens of self build videos, I finally discovered your mesmerising series. Far from encouraging me to have a go, I realise that anything I attempted would be so lacking in quality that I would absolutely hate the end product. Thank you for freeing me from months of anguish and bitter self recrimination and for potentially saving my marriage from the inevitable torment I would have inflicted on my Wife. Sometimes it is good to appreciate ones own limitations and simply enjoy watching a true master at work. Thanks for the hours of enjoyment.
Jim Howes there are literally thousands of people that initially thought it was beyond them yet with a bit of guidance and encouragement have created a vehicle to rival any professional motorhome. I didn’t set out to discourage but to assist.
Best wishes Greg
damn... bloody Rolls Royce of builds....
Mercedes of Builds :D lol
One of the best teachers I have ever found in TH-cam
Thank you for such a kind comment
I continue to be speechless at your level of skill and ability. You have always got the right tool for the right job 😂. Truly your build is on another level. I salute you Sir. 👍👌👏
A few guys mentioned the laminate trimmer from my previous video so I got one to give it a go, brilliant bit of kit
👍
My heads starting to hurt.You know your stuff.love watching the videos.
One of the best van conversions I've seen, great video
Really appreciated, thank you
I think you are the most professional guy Iv ever watched on TH-cam mate. One of the only ones I can never find anything to pick fault with too haha.
Hello Greg
My English is poor but by those few words i just want to say that: if i don't understund all your explains the quality of your video and your cheerfull face are a real pleasure.
New fan and big blue thumb. Cheers from France
I think it's fair to say Greg has help build at least some of an awful lot of vans in the last couple of years. Thanks a million Greg mate. If there was a campervan college, this would be it!
Really useful video. We are currently renovating our van. Pulled out the bathroom to fit a dinette/ lounge. Thank you for sharing your competancy and skill.
Excellent, very good stuff. Still in my workshop and I switched off the machines to sit down and watch this video.
Very professional mate 👍😄
From a true craftsman like yourself Gary, I am honoured by your praise. Thank you
Greg your carpentry skills are surpassed only by your teaching skills add to that the mind of an artist. Speaking of which I have shared your channel with a young self employed artist friend whom I support and encourage and she is your newest fan. Given her gutsy approach to life and love of art and carpentry with your teaching added she'll thrive, and I thank you for that. I look forward to more of your teaching videos and watching the creations of your students the world over. Perhaps you could start a "Virgoe students" sharing link.
I've always had a love of creating things from a very young age and very artistic.
I love to draw and build models, lego was a dream toy as a child, I'm still a big kid at heart.
Just the toys are much bigger :D I post my viewers builds on my facebook page.
Thanks for posting your viewers builds on Facebook, I now have a means to enjoy your students works of art.
With that quality of custom cabinets and light show Mrs Greg should be quite happy . a red green says if the women don't find you handsome best find you handy! Lol
Excellent it looks easy but to do it, is another story what I picked up was the finer details that really makes the difference Excellent
Many thanks 😊
The name of the game is "details", love it!
Thanks for the recording time and the fine editing.
Cheers!!!
Thank you Oscar
I trained as a cabinet maker a few years ago and jumped straight in at the deep end by starting my own workshop, fresh out of college. It's been a stupidly steep learning curve and I've made plenty of mistakes along the way. I only wish your videos were around then but, now in the process of converting my own Sprinter, I have found your calm, methodical approach so incredibly useful and, especially in comparison to the ridiculously verbose nonsense of most of our American cousins, straight to the point. It is utterly refreshing and your posts are an absolute pleasure to watch. I have picked up a myriad tips along the way and I can't thank you enough for being a steady, concise, detailed and reliable (not to mention talented) beacon amid the fog of half-wittery that clutters this here social medium. Hearty congratulations and I very much look forward to the next installment.
WOW very humbled, thank you so much for that amazing comment.
I could definitely learn a few things if you if you trained as a cabinet maker.
The carcasses are not the prettiest of things but they work
Nothing wrong with them thar carcasses. Your attention to detail would make any cabinet maker proud.
When I first started watching your videos, I guessed you must’ve been an engineer of some kind and I think was it confirmed later in a comment I read on another video.
Again, thanks for being out there and keep it coming!
Simply excellent Greg. A genuine triumph and the best van build instructional on you tube
Really appreciate it Lee, thank you
Thanks Greg for all your great videos on the van build. It's given me a lot if confidence on doing my own build. I'm only just going to start converting my Peugeot boxer van and will be viewing everyone of your videos from the beginning again as I go along.
Thanks again.
Cheers
Dave
If I can give you one bit of advice it's this.
Get your layout set in stone early on so you know where everything is going to go.
Planning your build properly will save you both time and money in the long run.
Attention to detail is fantastic. Salt of the earth. Well done 👏🏻
Ahh! I wanted to see the lighting! MUST HAVE!
You're more than welcome to finish my house. Unbelievable attention to detail Greg
Best cabinet build I have seen. More professional, sturdy-looking, and much more beautiful than the ones produced in the States. I have not been able to find the furniture board you use over here in the USA, maybe I am misspelling it.
I think it is spelled 'zebrano' as in, a horse with stripes.
I've just discovered your channel and find it so inspirational. My father was an amazing carpenter, built the house I grew up in, but is now 90 years old so won't be able to help me by the time I start my van build. I feel like the quality of your videos will help me make something I can be proud of. Many blessings to you!
So much good info. in all your videos; I watch thinking I’m Mr Know-it-already but still learn handy tips. Thank you, Greg the Man!
Çok güzel. Teşekkürler. Türkiye den Selamlar.
It's beautiful. Thank you. Greetings from Turkey.
Another brilliant Vlog ..I'm learning so much from your clear concise detailed episodes and will be using some of these for my own build..I believe you have taken van builds to another level.👍👍
It inspires me to create more videos knowing that guys like yourself Dave have been able to make use of the content and it's given you a helping hand with your own creations. Thank you
Well done Greg I’ve watched every part of the build so far and fully agree what others say “you’ve taken home build conversions to another level” I’m going to miss watching these when you venture off on your travels around Europe. Cheers John
That's really nice of you to say so John, we will continue to post videos on our travels, they won't all be holiday type vlogs there will be some technical ones and tutorials too mixed in. The workshop will still be here when I get back too :D
Just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos, they are very cool and you explain everything you do which is great for a novice like me, cheers
Just came across this video. It's the first I've watched of yours but I will be watching them all for sure!.
Amazing work, fantastic attitude and delivery. If you ever do woodwork classes in the Midlands then count me in!.
Welcome aboard Chris, interesting fact I was born in Birmingham 😀
An amazing finish! You should be proud of your craftsmanship and also sharing your process in an easy to follow way. Top effort!
Robby Barron thanks very much. 👍🏼😊
Love your knowledge and teaching style. Thank you so much for sharing.
Don't worry about the videos being too long. I would rather see more than less so that we don't miss any of your tricks our tips.
Thanks Tony, I shall endeavour to keep all the details in as much as possible. Thanks for the feedback. 👍🏼
Thanks Greg I'm on my first van build and your videos and technical how to' s are a God send to a complete novice like myself.
Hi Chris, glad they have been useful and good luck with your build.
Always thrilled to see another Virgoe Video post up! You are a gentle master.
Then you're in luck, here's another one th-cam.com/video/dWqn6J_vmrs/w-d-xo.html
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Really pleased they were useful to you, thank you for such lovely feedback, happy travels 😃
@@brainwavesjustme3968 IKR? My favorites together- cool.
Just starting to do my Boxer conversion. Thought I was handy till I looked at this !! Arse, You are defo the man for sure- Top workmanship
I’d never done anything like this before as I come from design background so it was a steep learning curve. Surprising what you can achieve with patience 😊👍🏼
Brillant Greg 👌🏼👍👍👌🏼👌🏼
Many thanks 🙏🏼
Excellent work and love how you explained and documented it. Greetings from Tarifa, Southern Spain. Hope you get to visit this lovely area in your campervan sometime.
Thank you very much, you might like to watch this video we made a few months ago th-cam.com/video/78Re-GH-2FM/w-d-xo.html
@@GregVirgoe Thanks for sharing that, Greg. I actually live less than a mile from where you filmed it! Glad you got to see beautiful Tarifa. Next time you are around give me a shout. All the best.
Great workmanship as always , the van will stunning your attention to detail is exceptional, thank you for sharing your work 👏👏
Fantastic work. I look forward to each episode and am amazed at the attention to detail. Like everyone else comments - rent a shed and start building them, my deposit would be paid.
Thanks for the vote of confidence Derek, I could never make a living out of this, I lack the ability to throw things together quickly so I'm afraid I wouldn't make any profit lol
Greg Virgoe oh ye of little faith! ( A favorite quote of one of my favorite teachers) many would pay and wait, understanding that this level of craftsmenship takes time to get finished properly.
Without doubt the best build guides I've seen. Love the attention to detail and so many great little tips. I fear I might end up spending more on tools than materials.
I'm now battling the two voices in my head. 1) All the information you need is there what's stopping you. 2) This build has set the standard so high don't even both starting.
At least I have a few months to think about it
Thanks
Don't listen to the 2nd guy just get stuck in :D
Brilliant once again. Wish I had your workshop!
You can make one yourself with a few sheets of ply. My first build playlist shows you how we built it.
Learned so much from these videos so far!! You're a legend for spending so much time on going through everything so clearly!
Reggie Longstroke I’m pleased they are helping you 😃👍🏼
Thank you very much. I'm at this exact stage myself right now so it's very useful.
I wish I had all the tools you have, Greg! And a workshop. And more spare time... and money... and a van to work on! ;o) That lighting, in particular, was brilliant and your attention to detail is amazing.
The workshop I share as it's my girlfriend's dads garage, we buy the tools between us.
Fantastic work keep it up your a real pro ! Your videos go into so much depth that’s what separates you from the rest you do the job once and do it properly top man
I like to see guys sawing and drilling things or turning stuff on lathes etc and I guess others do too?
another great video Greg superb talent for explaining how you make all the elements of your build.
love the belt sander
I made it from scratch following plans by Mathias Wendell 👍🏼🤩
Greg, you're going to love traveling in your masterpiece, but I suspect theres going to be a time when you really miss your tools and man cave. I love the detailed work on the angles in this build, it's the difference between a backyard build and a professional build :) I love seeing your proud smile whenever you've suprised yourself at how awesome the finish is, in this video it was when you were pull on the bolted up frame and making the whole van more :)
I was actually laughing to myself at that point, what if they had come off in my hands lol
I felt somewhat optimistic about a decent van build but after seeing Greg’s level of expertise, tools and knowledge I think my attempts will be more like a carry on film. Where do you start when you have only basic DIY skills? Fair play to you Greg, incredible stuff!
David Ward start as I did by practicing on simple projects like building a box from scraps of wood to get use to the tools and joints
I've watched so many of your videos now (all the ones of the van conversion) and I'm still astonished by your level of professionalism every time. That thing with the recessed LED strip is just pure genius! This van is going to look so much better, and going to be so much more practical, than any mass produced van on the market (and probably at a fraction of the cost). 👍🏼😉
Thats very kind of you, thanks. We started looking at production motorhomes but the most basic was £40k and upwards. We will end up with everything we want and to a very high standard for only a third of the cost. I know it has taken me a lot of my time, but that part I have also really enjoyed. Being able to share the whole experience with everyone is the icing on the cake. Great to have your support.
Greg Virgoe - Still hoping to see you and the van at next year's Camp Quirky. Life seems to enjoy throwing rocks in path lately, but I still hope I'll be able to make it. 👍🏼😉
I will definitely be there next year so everyone can get a look at the van and will look forward to hopefully seeing you there.
Another great video Greg. Was dreading making cupboards until I saw this.
I'm glad it has helped you, i've never done this either so it does surprise myself when the plan works well
Another superb video, Greg, I'm so going to do the same with my Crafter, thanks so much for taking the time to document your work, it will prove priceless.!
Wonderful choice of finish materials. Looks great.
You absolutely smashed it. AWESOME
Very nice workmanship. Thanks for posting this video.
I’m pleased you like it 👍🏼😊
I've really been enjoying your build series. You've created the most professional home built conversion that I have seen, and I love the incredible amount of research you've done and that you share with us all. Great work!
Whenever I tackle a project I throw my whole self into it and do it to the very best of my ability. Being able to share that and help others has been so rewarding. Thank you for watching and for a really nice comment. 👍🏼😊
Beautiful work! 👍
Thank you 🙏🏼
Greg, some people put videos up that are only a few minutes long but seem to take forever although I usually bail under those circumstances. Your 21 minutes seem like 5! Your content is unsurpassed on TH-cam! Thanks very much for your generosity in taking the time and effort to share with us.
I worry about putting the longer video up as I think it discourages people from watching if the time is too long
I know when i look at videos myself anything over 20 mins you do think have I got time to watch that?
Nice work matey, the overhead lockers were getting my grey matter going but seeing the overall strength job sorted.
As you can see they are simple in construction but super strong.
I swear I could have swung off them :D lol