When grounding extruded aluminum, what about the anodized surface? Does the anodic coating need to be removed to make electrical contact similar to removing paint?
It is my understanding that the torqued pressure of the connection points breaks through the thin anodized film coating. I have reached out to a few experts in marine electrical and others experienced with aluminum for confirmation. I will also do some tests and readings. Will clarify in an upcoming video when I have definitive answers.
@@HumbleRoad I know McMaster-Carr has the hammer nuts that are intentionally abrasive to break the coating: "Hammer fasteners drop in to the slot and turn into place when the screw is tightened. They're serrated to break the anodized coating on the rail, allowing static to dissipate." I think they have other hardware as well meant to break the coating for grounding.
Hi. You are an excellent teacher. I really enjoyed your elucidated , elaborated, and informative presentation. Please pick small projects and walk us through them via your step by step explanations along with introducing components and tools required. I am sure many people will be delighted to watch you. Thanks
George, I have no plans to live in a van or to build out one. That being said, I love watching your channel because of your mastery with the thought process. I love the fact that you have to plan things so far in advance such as where you're going to screw in a wood panel. Attention to detail was always my strong suit and I really love seeing somebody make it look valuable. You rock. 😁☮
Sir, as I look forward to using 80/20 for a personal build your channel has been the go to for vision and instruction, as your attention to detail, foresight, willingness to share, instructions, and delivery are absolutely incredible and very much appreciated. Thank you!
If you use a zinc primer where you drill into the van to attach the 8020 you'll have protected steel and it still conducts current. In collision repair we use zinc primer every time we weld a lap joint and need conductivity but still needs to protect from rust between the two pieces of steel. It's good enough connectivity for the current of a welder so it'll handle the inverter current.
Your series is always at the top of my watch list! Can we get short video walkthrough on how you plan how much 80/20 you need and the easiest way to order? Looking at the site, it looks like they produce it precut, but price is by the foot. I imagine pre-planning is a necessity
As I am watching, questions are bubbling up in my mind like soda bubbles in a glass. And each time, you answer every question as if you read my mind. And the extra tips like the 'sloping track acting like a lock washer', and the grounding tips are a bonus. You are a mind reader, George. For us information fanatics who analyze every detail, you answer every question before it is even asked. Such a pleasure. FYI - 'Loctite' is a brand name for a lot of products. I think you mean 'Threadlock' type product that creates friction on the hardware so it prevents it from loosening during vibrations on the road. Walnut dark grained wood on the subtle silver gleam of aluminum - a thing of beauty, perfection!
Putting the entire thing together, locktite'ing it all in place, attaching the wood, and bolting down to find I forgot a piece is exactly the kind of thing I'd do.
Thank you for this. I literally called you to get your take on 80/20, and now you have a video on it. You're amazing. I'm working SO hard on my own can build, and I hear your words in my head often, "let the van speak to you." It's how I made a lot of my design decisions. Thank you again.
It's a pleasant change to watch a video of someone telling you how to do things who REALLY DOES know how to do it, excellent video, enjoyed the voice of experience.
Thank You.. This is great info. IMO, where this product offers an amazing opportunity to the non-pro DIY novice builder without the skills, tools or money to do quality wood finish work. Leave the extruded metal visible and avoid having to finish wood work on corners and edges for a more industrial look. I've seen a few DIY van lifers using cheaper 1/4 plywood, sliding it into the groves of black 8020 and then wrapping in faux wood paper and it looked pretty good for DIY. And with this approach, a wild thought, but as you stated with nothing in a van being level I think I would be temped to just anchor and web the structure into the van itself vs building individual pieces outside the van for a more free floating design using thicker stock that would require less structure and assembly. I love the idea of furniture in a van that is just a structural façade with the bare van behind and underneath it!
Like trying to get a drink of water from a fire hose. So much insight. I'll have to watch these more than once. This takes 8020 and turns it into an art form.
what a beautiful life man, waking up everyday to do essentially industrial design and just be able to transfer your ideas to real life products that make people happy, don't get me wron, I am thankful to God for my job and where I am in life, but boy oh boy would I like to do what you do! kudos to you Sir!
i’ve been spreading the word about your channel to all the quality people i encounter as i purchase and gather my items for my build as i hope it sends some sponsors or clients your way as a way to say thank u for all the help u have been on my project 🙏🏻
Do you realized aside from my head exploding this morning. How many heads everywhere are gonna explode when everyone realizes how much space and weigh they are gonna save in their Builds, when they watch this video? I can’t tell you how many time I would me watching a video of a restoration of an old barn, factory, home, box truck. And would be so excited looking at that massive space. Then in an instant, everyone start building in frames made with 2x4’s. Then my heart would sink. And I’d say to myself. A dónde cojones se fue todo ese espacio?(Forgive me being Cuban this the way I’d say, WTF! where did all the space go?) And the excitement I had as I’d watch would drop big time 😢. 8020 or other types of extruded aluminum is the missing link. From what I got or understood and learned. Aside from using Proper Good Quality Tools. You’ve answered for me. The day I either get myself any suitable vehicle to make into a tiny home or a camper. What are the possibilities and how to make every inch count. Thank you my friend. You have open my eyes to more possibilities. I hope everyone else saw that as well. Thank you for as you said in one video. Calling yourself spoiled. But actually meticulous. Looking outside the box and You do not do the same DoDo everyone else does. I hope aside from myself everyone sees this and thanks you. Thank you my friend. Keep up the great work. Ps. In the video you were cooking something and it stuck. Rule of thumb. Always, always always, if you’re not using nonstick cookware. Make sure your food is not directly out of the refrigerator because it’s too cold. Think what happens when a cold front hits a hot front. You get thunderstorms, lightning, etc. And other words it’s pure havoc that happens inpan . Let what ever your cooking come up to the ambient temperature somewhat. Preheat an oil your pan as necessary, then cook at suggested temperature. That will solve the sticking problem. And it will lower your food to cook evenly, and actually quicker and will taste even better. Trust me. I sold pots and pans for many years. Expensive pots and pans. And returns as a retail person was an ugly word. Like you teaching people to use the right tools and the proper instruments etc. I had to explain to customers, friends and relatives. Again have a great day my friend and I am so elated I discovered your channel .
You are a craftsman in a time of a culture off throw it away in a few years. People don’t understand planning and execution. Slam it together and it’s good enough. I’m with you, it’s like a 401k a small investment of time in planning will pay big dividends in the execution. I’ve fought for 20 years to get people onboard at my work. Lol. Keep on keeping on. It’s great to see someone that takes the time and buys from a US based company like 80/20. Thank you for the content.
Aa a fellow RUclipsr and DIYer I appreciate the lesson. I have been fascinated with 8020 since discovering it a couple years ago. You have taught me more in 20 minutes than I could have learned in 3 years of making mistakes. I hope to collaborate with you on something in the future! Thanks again!
This is amazing - love that your wood is used sparingly. I keep seeing builds where the cabinet box is build from solid ply and then the drawers are built from solid ply and it just seems like it will be super heavy
Such a detailed excellent explanation of utilizing 80-20 in a van build. I’m certain invaluable to many DIY’rs. It seems like the best way to go now, and I’ve seen other RUclips channels using it in their builds. As we’ve learned from you “options, options” seem almost limitless. With every build success and mistake you’ve encountered while creating your masterpieces, it’s incredibly generous of you to share that info for other van builders to benefit from your experience, and avoid many lessons you learned along the way. Enjoyed the little “ flight” in the video. It’s frankly the only flight I want to take during this time lol. Have a great productive week, and I look forward to seeing you again next Sunday. 🚐🔩⚙️🛠♥️
Oh yes yes, more extruded aluminum video tips please, I cant get enough info on this. This was just the tip of the iceberg, haha! Thank you so much for the walk through on this George. Greatly appreciated.
Regarding attaching wood to a metal frame. It's best to have the 90° aluminium brackets with slotted holes, to allow for the wood expanding and contracting, especially with solid wood 🇦🇺
Very good point about grounding the 8020. I used aluminium extrude all through out my build, I didn’t ground them back i used a bolt that went through the aluminium extrude into the van shell, which grounded it without me knowing lol. But you’re right, having a ground makes it less likely for you to get a shock.
16:07 как только я понял какая замечательная система 8020 и как она подходит для RV , Ютюб порекомендовал Ваш канал . Спасибо большое за грамотное изложение , даже гугл переводчик справился на 99% , все предельно понятно. Про электротехнику и заземление 100% согласен 👍
I’m an engineer in the military aerospace field and use structural aluminum framing as much as possible (primarily for testing fixtures and one-off lab use). All of your tips are absolutely spot on. Great job and thanks for sharing your knowledge!
George .... I've finally figured out your "middle name" , .... It's "Integrity" !!!!!! Always the BEST in quality, in your builds ....... "Priceless" :) :) :) :) :) :)
Great video. You're obviously very knowledgable in using extruded aluminum. Knowing all the different types of brackets and fittings is important prior to designing anything with that material.
I do hope in the near future when I'm ready I can afford one of your builds, because I really want your craftsmanship. The helicopter scene was very inside drone like.
George- if you mill an access slot somewhere along the aluminum length it will allow for post assembly of t nuts- this design feature is used on roof racks.
Great idea. You could also drill a shallow hole wide enough for the t-nut to slip in, if you had to. Just make sure it's at a place that will be covered up.
at 15:00 you discuss not being able to put in lighting. In my vintage Winnebago, there are two pieces of wood on the bottom of the cabinet and that's how the wiring for the lights is done. Would that second channel above the first allow you to do that? Of course repair of said lights might be a problem but I was just curious if you thought of doing that? You could potentially cut the wood such that it sits in one of these channels but also doesn't fully reach the other side and sits on "blocks" throughout for weight distribution. That way the bottom piece inside is removable (with a little corner 1/4 circle to pull it out on both sides.
@@allornothing7957 No, must meet some kind of industry standard as they used it throughout GM. Maybe google t slot air fittings. I thought I responded before but don’t see it now.
100 agreed i have built four 3D printers with it. A Tip Use dollar store nail polish basically works for me like lock- tight. "Cheap and easier to control " Thanks
3:02 This saw is generally used to cut steel...used for making straight cuts Your average Dewalt Chopsaw ( DWC779) with a good tungsten carbide tip blade for cutting aluminum is ideal. (12” x 60t)
Doh! Just realized a massive mistake I made when I converted the back twin bed area in our Sprinter to a 77" x 84" king bed. Although I have been watching your channel from the beginning, it never occurred to me to use 8020 instead of wood box construction. More expensive? I'm sure. Lighter & Stronger: Absolutely. Always try to do things the right way but, in this case, I missed the best solution which was right before my eyes - or at least it is a number of times a week. In 2022 I intend to do redo the "galley module". Definitely 8020!!
Stay tuned, AND PAY ATTENTION!!! 😉 I've made a design improvement regarding the bed span. Aluminum I-beams. 3 or 4 inch I-beams can even be positioned on their side. So so strong, no flex and still lightweight. And of course, easily removed for repair or maintenance underneath.
Hi George! Working on my galley cabinet now and noticing your door supports are out front instead of inline with the rest of the frame. I never would have thought to design it that way, so another new idea was fun. Also, thank you for the lesson on grounding. That’s so very important.
Wow it’s hardly more expensive than the extruded aluminum options at lowes / Home Depot and you can get it in more sizes. Going to swap over to this stuff for my van Solar setup. Great ideas!
When grounding extruded aluminum, what about the anodized surface? Does the anodic coating need to be removed to make electrical contact similar to removing paint?
It is my understanding that the torqued pressure of the connection points breaks through the thin anodized film coating. I have reached out to a few experts in marine electrical and others experienced with aluminum for confirmation. I will also do some tests and readings. Will clarify in an upcoming video when I have definitive answers.
A simple test with ohmmeter from cut end to grounding end would prove if it is conductive.
@@mikegurley4397 Yes, exactly. I also need to test from one corner of an assembled module to the opposing and opposite corner.
@@HumbleRoad I know McMaster-Carr has the hammer nuts that are intentionally abrasive to break the coating: "Hammer fasteners drop in to the slot and turn into place when the screw is tightened. They're serrated to break the anodized coating on the rail, allowing static to dissipate." I think they have other hardware as well meant to break the coating for grounding.
@@gregegg2324 Thanks Greg, I'll check it out.
Hi. You are an excellent teacher. I really enjoyed your elucidated , elaborated, and informative presentation. Please pick small projects and walk us through them via your step by step explanations along with introducing components and tools required. I am sure many people will be delighted to watch you. Thanks
Love this guy, humor is the best educator. And an education is a gift that can not be taken away.
George, I have no plans to live in a van or to build out one. That being said, I love watching your channel because of your mastery with the thought process. I love the fact that you have to plan things so far in advance such as where you're going to screw in a wood panel. Attention to detail was always my strong suit and I really love seeing somebody make it look valuable. You rock. 😁☮
Nice Sunday Morning w/George! Love the rounded 80/20 you use on face frames!
Me too!
I'm blown away by his Outstanding level of integrity...
As is frequently said in the Australian Army, “Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance”.
This is a better tongue twister than Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers!
They say that in the US Navy too!
Not just the Australian Army I can guarantee.
UK military version , piss poor planning prevents proper performance .. same thing really
I’m always captivated by your great videos, George!
Ahhh! I see what you did there! 😄
Just sell us the kit George. We’ll buy it.
here, here!!
Sir, as I look forward to using 80/20 for a personal build your channel has been the go to for vision and instruction, as your attention to detail, foresight, willingness to share, instructions, and delivery are absolutely incredible and very much appreciated. Thank you!
Awesome, thank you!
Don’t forget the rubber...now there’s some sound advice🤣 I love it when George shares his knowledge with all of us👍😊💕
Rubber isn't a great insulator. I'd put some compacfoam in there to get a much better thermal break and more strength.
@@Wookey. You ever see gaskets made of foam? Either way Lighten up.
If you use a zinc primer where you drill into the van to attach the 8020 you'll have protected steel and it still conducts current.
In collision repair we use zinc primer every time we weld a lap joint and need conductivity but still needs to protect from rust between the two pieces of steel. It's good enough connectivity for the current of a welder so it'll handle the inverter current.
Excellent tip, thank you!
Best Video I've seen so far when it comes to working with extruded aluminum! Really helpful short n on point! Thx a million
Your series is always at the top of my watch list! Can we get short video walkthrough on how you plan how much 80/20 you need and the easiest way to order? Looking at the site, it looks like they produce it precut, but price is by the foot. I imagine pre-planning is a necessity
As I am watching, questions are bubbling up in my mind like soda bubbles in a glass. And each time, you answer every question as if you read my mind. And the extra tips like the 'sloping track acting like a lock washer', and the grounding tips are a bonus. You are a mind reader, George. For us information fanatics who analyze every detail, you answer every question before it is even asked. Such a pleasure.
FYI - 'Loctite' is a brand name for a lot of products. I think you mean 'Threadlock' type product that creates friction on the hardware so it prevents it from loosening during vibrations on the road.
Walnut dark grained wood on the subtle silver gleam of aluminum - a thing of beauty, perfection!
You had me at soda bubbles in a glass...
15:59 That chopper sound was simply genius
Thanks! I've used it before because I am forever grabbing the camera and taking you viewers for a ride! Cracks me up every time!
All that was missing was you beating on your chest while talking to mimic the morning traffic reporter.
Yes, it was a surprise but very well used.
Putting the entire thing together, locktite'ing it all in place, attaching the wood, and bolting down to find I forgot a piece is exactly the kind of thing I'd do.
Been there, done that...😅
Thank you for this. I literally called you to get your take on 80/20, and now you have a video on it. You're amazing. I'm working SO hard on my own can build, and I hear your words in my head often, "let the van speak to you." It's how I made a lot of my design decisions. Thank you again.
Fantastic!
That's the most useful instruction I can found for people who want to use 80/20 for their VAN project. Thank you
It's a pleasant change to watch a video of someone telling you how to do things who REALLY DOES know how to do it, excellent video, enjoyed the voice of experience.
I appreciate that!
Every video I watch from you just amazes me. I love your attention to detail! Great job as usual George!
Thank you so much 😀
Thank You.. This is great info. IMO, where this product offers an amazing opportunity to the non-pro DIY novice builder without the skills, tools or money to do quality wood finish work. Leave the extruded metal visible and avoid having to finish wood work on corners and edges for a more industrial look. I've seen a few DIY van lifers using cheaper 1/4 plywood, sliding it into the groves of black 8020 and then wrapping in faux wood paper and it looked pretty good for DIY.
And with this approach, a wild thought, but as you stated with nothing in a van being level I think I would be temped to just anchor and web the structure into the van itself vs building individual pieces outside the van for a more free floating design using thicker stock that would require less structure and assembly. I love the idea of furniture in a van that is just a structural façade with the bare van behind and underneath it!
Like trying to get a drink of water from a fire hose. So much insight. I'll have to watch these more than once. This takes 8020 and turns it into an art form.
Hi George, Instead of bothering with loctite I would suggest you to test Nord-Lock washers ! And you'll never tighten any bolt again.
Thanks for the tip!
George another great Sunday morning video, always learning something new. Thanks and have a great day.
Thanks, you too!
what a beautiful life man, waking up everyday to do essentially industrial design and just be able to transfer your ideas to real life products that make people happy, don't get me wron, I am thankful to God for my job and where I am in life, but boy oh boy would I like to do what you do! kudos to you Sir!
i’ve been spreading the word about your channel to all the quality people i encounter as i purchase and gather my items for my build as i hope it sends some sponsors or clients your way as a way to say thank u for all the help u have been on my project 🙏🏻
That is very kind of you Dan. Thank you.
That kind of behavior is all the universe needs. Every time I leave the house, my youngest says, " do something nice for a stranger today.."
If my dad talked to me, I imagine this is how he’d explain things to me. Very good descriptive explanation. 👍
Looks incredibly sturdy!
Oh it is!
New to 80/20 and LOVED this video because you really broke it down for a beginner! Thank you!
Do you realized aside from my head exploding this morning. How many heads everywhere are gonna explode when everyone realizes how much space and weigh they are gonna save in their Builds, when they watch this video?
I can’t tell you how many time I would me watching a video of a restoration of an old barn, factory, home, box truck. And would be so excited looking at that massive space. Then in an instant, everyone start building in frames made with 2x4’s. Then my heart would sink. And I’d say to myself.
A dónde cojones se fue todo ese espacio?(Forgive me being Cuban this the way I’d say, WTF! where did all the space go?) And the excitement I had as I’d watch would drop big time 😢.
8020 or other types of extruded aluminum is the missing link. From what I got or understood and learned.
Aside from using Proper Good Quality Tools.
You’ve answered for me. The day I either get myself any suitable vehicle to make into a tiny home or a camper. What are the possibilities and how to make every inch count. Thank you my friend. You have open my eyes to more possibilities. I hope everyone else saw that as well.
Thank you for as you said in one video. Calling yourself spoiled. But actually meticulous. Looking outside the box and You do not do the same DoDo everyone else does. I hope aside from myself everyone sees this and thanks you. Thank you my friend. Keep up the great work.
Ps. In the video you were cooking something and it stuck. Rule of thumb.
Always, always always, if you’re not using nonstick cookware. Make sure your food is not directly out of the refrigerator because it’s too cold. Think what happens when a cold front hits a hot front. You get thunderstorms, lightning, etc. And other words it’s pure havoc that happens inpan . Let what ever your cooking come up to the ambient temperature somewhat.
Preheat an oil your pan as necessary, then cook at suggested temperature. That will solve the sticking problem. And it will lower your food to cook evenly, and actually quicker and will taste even better. Trust me.
I sold pots and pans for many years. Expensive pots and pans. And returns as a retail person was an ugly word. Like you teaching people to use the right tools and the proper instruments etc. I had to explain to customers, friends and relatives. Again have a great day my friend and I am so elated I discovered your channel .
Glad you mentioned 8020 is a brand name, I genuinely had no idea.
This is like the wise old man of 8020 aluminium profiles. Awesome presentation.
Good Morning George, thanks again for all you do and the smile 😊 on my face.
Good morning!
I like this building material, strong and lightweight.
You are a craftsman in a time of a culture off throw it away in a few years. People don’t understand planning and execution. Slam it together and it’s good enough.
I’m with you, it’s like a 401k a small investment of time in planning will pay big dividends in the execution. I’ve fought for 20 years to get people onboard at my work. Lol. Keep on keeping on. It’s great to see someone that takes the time and buys from a US based company like 80/20. Thank you for the content.
I enjoy watching what your creative brain comes up with! Kudos!
Great job on the metal work. I would love to see your extrusion parts kit and some of the simple details of connection points. I don't ask for much...
Vibra-tite might work better for anti-vibration than loctite. Always had issues with the blue loctite while racing karts
George.... you're great.
I could listen to you all day long.
Aa a fellow RUclipsr and DIYer I appreciate the lesson. I have been fascinated with 8020 since discovering it a couple years ago. You have taught me more in 20 minutes than I could have learned in 3 years of making mistakes. I hope to collaborate with you on something in the future! Thanks again!
This is amazing - love that your wood is used sparingly. I keep seeing builds where the cabinet box is build from solid ply and then the drawers are built from solid ply and it just seems like it will be super heavy
I bet he saves at least 500lbs by using the 80\20
I had a Erector Set when I was a kid. I wish I had 80/20. Great video.
Thanks for watching!
Ground 80/20.... will do!!! Thanks George.
Great video! I learned a few things about 8020 watching this video. Thanks George!
Glad you enjoyed it!
It would be cool if you hade plans or a material list for the bench you show in the thumbnail that we could buy.
Love the Helicopter sound effect, LOL! 😊
I have been using feral cats for my grounding wires for 45 years and they work just fine thank you
🤣
Great tutorial George
Thanks a million
Love your attention to detail
Such a detailed excellent explanation of utilizing 80-20 in a van build. I’m certain invaluable to many DIY’rs. It seems like the best way to go now, and I’ve seen other RUclips channels using it in their builds. As we’ve learned from you “options, options” seem almost limitless. With every build success and mistake you’ve encountered while creating your masterpieces, it’s incredibly generous of you to share that info for other van builders to benefit from your experience, and avoid many lessons you learned along the way. Enjoyed the little “ flight” in the video. It’s frankly the only flight I want to take during this time lol. Have a great productive week, and I look forward to seeing you again next Sunday. 🚐🔩⚙️🛠♥️
Fun fact i actually work at 8020 and seeing our product in action is awesome
Great video, never thought of grounding the 8020 pieces!
Wonderful! Great, professional presentation! Thank you for sharing. Excellent!
Thank you very much!
I was working out how to use alluminum in my upcoming builds and you showed me just what I need.
Been watching your channel since the first video and never knew that Alex was your son. Very nice to be able to work together!
Oh yes yes, more extruded aluminum video tips please, I cant get enough info on this. This was just the tip of the iceberg, haha! Thank you so much for the walk through on this George. Greatly appreciated.
This video was very informative. Thanks. I've seen many questions about connecting the wood panels to the 80/20. This video will help a lot.
This is a great primer. I’m looking at using 80/40-08 for my woodshop. Yours is one of the best primers on how to use this for newbs like myself
Good luck Robert! 👍
Preplanning, dry fitting, testing ... all time well spent in the long run that manifests itself in a quality final product. Nice job, George!
10 hours of execution can save 1 hour of planning.
One of the engineering firms I worked for used 8020 for all the fixtures they built for clients. They called it tinker toys for adults.
Regarding attaching wood to a metal frame. It's best to have the 90° aluminium brackets with slotted holes, to allow for the wood expanding and contracting, especially with solid wood 🇦🇺
Absolutely great presentation! For some reason I keep thinking of Al Pacino. Helicopter sound FX, genius.
Very good point about grounding the 8020. I used aluminium extrude all through out my build, I didn’t ground them back i used a bolt that went through the aluminium extrude into the van shell, which grounded it without me knowing lol. But you’re right, having a ground makes it less likely for you to get a shock.
Excellent teaching skills Sir! Thank you
Love your attention to detail. Thanks for sharing. Cheers
I really enjoy watching your videos because I get to learn alot and your editing is great.
End cap door. Access the entire span would be awesome for the user if possible.
16:07 как только я понял какая замечательная система 8020 и как она подходит для RV , Ютюб порекомендовал Ваш канал . Спасибо большое за грамотное изложение , даже гугл переводчик справился на 99% , все предельно понятно. Про электротехнику и заземление 100% согласен 👍
starting with the extruded aluminium, not for vans, but for fish tanks and frames.. this video is instrumental. wow, thanks a lot for sharing.
Fish tank frames! That's a resourceful use! 👍
Thank you George for teaching me everything I know about 80/20. Love this stuff !
More to come!
Wow!! Thank you always safety first! This Will save a life.
You're welcome!
I’m an engineer in the military aerospace field and use structural aluminum framing as much as possible (primarily for testing fixtures and one-off lab use). All of your tips are absolutely spot on. Great job and thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Well that's quite a compliment! Thank you, and I appreciate you watching and engaging.
@@HumbleRoad Well deserved!I’m always looking for unique applications for this system and I’m so glad I found your channel.
George .... I've finally figured out your "middle name" , .... It's "Integrity" !!!!!!
Always the BEST in quality, in your builds ....... "Priceless" :) :) :) :) :) :)
Great video. You're obviously very knowledgable in using extruded aluminum. Knowing all the different types of brackets and fittings is important prior to designing anything with that material.
you alway answer my question before I ask. Great detail and now is my blue print for my cabinets . have a good Xmas
Glad to help!
I do hope in the near future when I'm ready I can afford one of your builds, because I really want your craftsmanship. The helicopter scene was very inside drone like.
George- if you mill an access slot somewhere along the aluminum length it will allow for post assembly of t nuts- this design feature is used on roof racks.
Great idea. You could also drill a shallow hole wide enough for the t-nut to slip in, if you had to. Just make sure it's at a place that will be covered up.
Just but the slide in tnuts, worked great for me.
at 15:00 you discuss not being able to put in lighting. In my vintage Winnebago, there are two pieces of wood on the bottom of the cabinet and that's how the wiring for the lights is done. Would that second channel above the first allow you to do that? Of course repair of said lights might be a problem but I was just curious if you thought of doing that? You could potentially cut the wood such that it sits in one of these channels but also doesn't fully reach the other side and sits on "blocks" throughout for weight distribution. That way the bottom piece inside is removable (with a little corner 1/4 circle to pull it out on both sides.
Nice stuff, I use it for my router jigs. Expensive here in Canada though, $30 a meter. Also the center is designed to use as an air line.
Now that I didn't know! Do you happen to know it's safe working pressure?
@@allornothing7957 No, must meet some kind of industry standard as they used it throughout GM. Maybe google t slot air fittings. I thought I responded before but don’t see it now.
Personality, explanation and advises: TOP NOTCH ! Thank you 😀
Great video, nice character! I love the 80/20 material and will like to use it on my second build
100 agreed i have built four 3D printers with it.
A Tip
Use dollar store nail polish basically works for me like lock- tight. "Cheap and easier to control "
Thanks
Wow. Thank you so much. Learnt so much valuable info and it will same me time in the future. You're the best!
You're so welcome!
So many details to consider...that's why most projects start at the drafting board/blue print/SketchUp. 80/20⚒🚐👊🏼😎
Saw you on Jersey Outdoors. You are really passionate maker. I love 8020 stuff. Glad you are using it.
You're the new world's George Carlin... Keep it up man!
You Made my day! I like what you do. Good Job!
Wow, thanks!
3:02 This saw is generally used to cut steel...used for making straight cuts
Your average Dewalt Chopsaw ( DWC779) with a good tungsten carbide tip blade for cutting aluminum is ideal. (12” x 60t)
Another great video , love your use of 80 /20 , look after yourself .
Thank you, I will
Doh! Just realized a massive mistake I made when I converted the back twin bed area in our Sprinter to a 77" x 84" king bed. Although I have been watching your channel from the beginning, it never occurred to me to use 8020 instead of wood box construction. More expensive? I'm sure. Lighter & Stronger: Absolutely. Always try to do things the right way but, in this case, I missed the best solution which was right before my eyes - or at least it is a number of times a week. In 2022 I intend to do redo the "galley module". Definitely 8020!!
Stay tuned, AND PAY ATTENTION!!! 😉 I've made a design improvement regarding the bed span. Aluminum I-beams. 3 or 4 inch I-beams can even be positioned on their side. So so strong, no flex and still lightweight. And of course, easily removed for repair or maintenance underneath.
@@HumbleRoad Video forthcoming??
Definitely. I have no idea when. 😇
Hi George! Working on my galley cabinet now and noticing your door supports are out front instead of inline with the rest of the frame. I never would have thought to design it that way, so another new idea was fun. Also, thank you for the lesson on grounding. That’s so very important.
That wall cabinet will have sliding doors. I want uninterrupted linear range of motion ad visual for the 3 door panels.
15:58 Great chopper shot!
You have convinced me to go with extruded alu for my future projects
great content bud,thanks for sharing....your giving me ideas for my build...
Glad I could help
Great video! Thanks for sharing. Do you have the link for the rubber material you use? Thanks
Many thanks for another great video. You are helping me so much with my build !
Glad to help
GEORGE you are a brilliant vloger.
Wow it’s hardly more expensive than the extruded aluminum options at lowes / Home Depot and you can get it in more sizes. Going to swap over to this stuff for my van Solar setup. Great ideas!
Keep sharing knowledge and tips. Planning to build my van soon with extruded but recognized myself not handy or problem solver. Some tips?