Will, great video. Batten, 1. leave it as a length. 2. The thickest edge goes next to the silver fence ( straight edge ). 3. Use the push stick on the thickest edge next to the silver fence to finish the cut. 4. Then drill holes as a length. 5. Then cut the batten as desired. This method will save a lot of time and hopefully saves you fingers.
OMG I have tears in my eyes from the saw session! But put the blade guard back on, you worry me. I don't want to see your new name of WheresWillfinger! LOL Thank you for sharing your build. You are doing a fabulous job. I like how meticulous and neat you are.
Oh my days you screaming at the saw I choked on my tea 🤣 I've worked with power tools near since I could walk so I've maybe a slight advantage not sure my own van build agrees 😅 I done my ceiling the same as she's only a med roof but I'm a short arse so works for me to stand in. Wish my videos were half as good and entertaining as yours 🤣
Hi Will. You need to have the wider piece next to the fence so the waste falls away and you pass the piece you are keeping through with a push stick between the blade and the fence. Keep your fingers well out of the way. Van is looking good.
I know the feeling - mounting things. I bought a field bed to my camper van. The right hand have been broken once, so not best handstrenght. But I used a crowbar... don’t know Why I had it in the car but... 😁 🙏Thx for the videos, like them 🙏
I'm an electrician and honestly before I started I did offroad rigs light bar bumper lights and overland camping setups and wiring up my own rig was so much fun once you get the idea of how all the circuits run it's super easy I bet doing vans would be awesome also one day soon ill do my own camper van
Carpenter Will, at it again! Good work dude, you got it done in the end! I have a fear of table saws too, the piece that you run next to the guide(fence) should be the bit you keep so your angle needs to be the opposite if that makes sense.
Hey Will, just a little tip when you next use the table saw stand on the side of the saw blade that the rip fence is on and this also gives you a smoother motion through the blade rather than standing side on, you have better control. Also note that the rip fence should be on the opposite side to your dominant hand to make it easier to use. So left handed stand on the right with the rip fence also to that side of the blade. Hope this helps
We setting off this Friday the 13th hoping to reach Inverness in that day & then starting the NC500 Sat morning & working east to west around it.. Hopefully will pass you on our travels..
Mate, number one rule using a table saw is never cut anything from the side! Just glad you have all your digits in tact. Another entertaining vid! Stay safe and healthy!
Your So right marathon not a sprint take your time stand back after you have finished something and change it if your not happy. Good job Be carful with that saw. frightens the hell out of me
Great vlog Will. I bought one of those Titan table saws but I watched a few RUclips videos on how to use a table saw safely before I had a go. Please put that blade guard back on mate. You only have one set of fingers.
If you're ever going to use the table saw for other jobs where you want a cleaner cut (wood that's going to be on show), i would recommend changing the saw blade to one with more teeth and preferably one that's been lazer cut (instead of stamped cut). Hope this helps.
I haven’t made it through your intro yet, but I never use the table saw without eye protection. You just can’t predict when it’s going to launch a bit at you or someone/something else. Safety first. The touch lights- cannot get those here in the US. Fortunately I have family across the pond and was able to source those!
My compliments to your work Will,it's starting to look like a camper more each time we see more off your work. Looking forward to more off your video's !!!
Hi will, really enjoying your build , some advice on your table saw, as everyone is saying waste part of the timber furthest away from the fence, rip your timber to width (on table saw) in long lengths before cutting it to length (chop saw ) &' hey Preston ' no missiles! , set the cut depth of the blade just above the timber thickness & one other thing, keep the crown guard on ......PLEASE !! Keep up the good work
you getting there, no electric shocks or missing fingers. but as you say its no race you take your time and build it how you want by enjoying it! keep up the good work
Looks good mate! I did the NC500 last year!! I did it in my 2008 Ford Mondeo & slept in the car!! Wasn’t exactly stealthy but I didn’t care! 😆 Only advice I can offer is do it anti-clockwise as the west side of it is WAAAAAY nicer than the East! Do the Applecross pass too! Well worth it!! 😎👌🏼
Great video and very informative. Good that Dan was able to help with the electrics, he's a good mate of mine and boy is he going to make sure we dont forget his appearance on Will's Whereabouts🤣. He definately knows his stuff and you wont go wrong letting him loose in the back of the van. Please put the guard back on the table saw, that is indeed how people loose fingers and eyes........ Take care.
Just for when you use it next you should be pushing the peice that's between the fence and the blade The other peice is your waste material so the peice between the blade and the fence is in this occasion the Batton you are using for your roof. Can be good practice to use two push sticks too.
Great tip, I missed that through all the laughing, as concerned as I was for his safety I couldn't help but laugh 😆 shockingly dangerous he definitely requires supervision 😂🤣
You need to push the material that is between the fence and the blade. This should be the good piece that you want to keep, your offcut should be on the other side of the blade. Loving the build though and the willingness to have a go.
🤣🤣🤣 the sound you made when switching on the Titan , great vid, it's coming along nicely, don't rush it , you'll get there , just try and enjoy it . Be lucky
When you are using multistranded cable and screw on terminals, please use wire end ferrules. 20 to 25£ for set including the crimping pliers in amazon. The ferrules tie all strands together and ensure all of them take part in conducting the current. Lever operated connector blocks are also way easier to use than those screw types, also very affordable. edit: spring pressure on wires instead of steady pressure of the screw; copper will loosen over time with connectors you used. Likely you are already hanging the curtains and deciding what kind of tapestry would be best in the library wing when you read this, but maybe with your next van project.
wow . getting serious there boy. when all is done . you are either going to have a smashing looking van . or its going to be a burnt out husk of a van on the side of the road. be careful. make sure you have a power switch to turn off and on . so nothing is left on when you leave the van. good luck and keep on moving.
Will my man, Im in the process of changing the main battery of my Ford Transit and I am wondering what battery do you use as your main battery for Mary just to power her up? Stick to Halfords or also go lithium? Any recommendations or brands, is it ok to go none lithium for the main? Thanks
Don’t panic too much 😂 I found the dangerous wasn’t too dangerous on my maiden camper conversion… no smoke no fire = #winning 👍 really liked this and the other videos 😀
I recently got a tablesaw. It scared the crap out of me. So I watched RUclips videos to understand how to be safer. Watched so many kickback videos it scared me even more. When I saw the clip of you using it i thought, please don't let it happen. A few moments later.... Lol.
Thats a great idea to maximise head space 👌 those tables saws can be a deathtrap, was going to say beware "kickbacks" then you showed how the wood kicked back and hit the van 🤕
Will, it's probably too late now but you could have cut one full length piece of wood and put kerfs on the back side. Then the wood would bend when pressed upward and followed the curvature of the roof perfectly.
hi will, when cutting the wood down to size, put the thicker part in-between the fence and the blade, so the bit your cutting of wont fly of the table, and push it with the guide stick. the opposite way to the way you were doing it
Either buy or make a 'zero clearance table saw insert.' Lots of videos on RUclips for that. It will prevent that issue you have with small pieces falling down into the blade area during smaller cuts.
Came for the van build, subscribed for the hilarity. I spit my lunch out laughing when you turned the table saw on and squealed! Not to mention, the ideas are clever and I think your process and approach is very similar to mine.
Great work Am I missing something… why cut the batten to 18” then put them through the saw? On another note the plastic pusher goes in between the blade and fence, be confident it’s safer
Advice for future use of a table saw, the bulk of the material that you're putting through the saw should be between the fence and saw, then you reduce the chances of "kick-back". Lower risk of injuries and damage to your van.
Hi Will, your doing a great job, your 🚐 is getting there, things take time, leaning as you go, all the best Will, thank you for the video and the advice that goes with it. Take care. 🚐✌️👍🤟🏼xx
Will, great video. Batten,
1. leave it as a length.
2. The thickest edge goes next to the silver fence ( straight edge ).
3. Use the push stick on the thickest edge next to the silver fence to finish the cut.
4. Then drill holes as a length.
5. Then cut the batten as desired.
This method will save a lot of time and hopefully saves you fingers.
OMG I have tears in my eyes from the saw session! But put the blade guard back on, you worry me. I don't want to see your new name of WheresWillfinger! LOL Thank you for sharing your build. You are doing a fabulous job. I like how meticulous and neat you are.
Super glad to have helped Will, Lights look great and we look forward to the rest of the build!
Just know that you are fulfilling the dream of each one of us! May the force be with you!
Mate, your (understandable) fear of the table saw was one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen!
Love how you’re just showing it how it is! 😂👍
Oh my days you screaming at the saw I choked on my tea 🤣 I've worked with power tools near since I could walk so I've maybe a slight advantage not sure my own van build agrees 😅 I done my ceiling the same as she's only a med roof but I'm a short arse so works for me to stand in. Wish my videos were half as good and entertaining as yours 🤣
Hi Will. You need to have the wider piece next to the fence so the waste falls away and you pass the piece you are keeping through with a push stick between the blade and the fence. Keep your fingers well out of the way. Van is looking good.
In one ear out another, never forget, RED TO RED ...BLACK TO BLACK...BLUE IT TO PIECES.....👍😆.....another great video 👍
Greetings from the States. It was the squeal when you turned on the saw for me. 😂 The build is coming along nicely. Love your videos.
I know the feeling - mounting things. I bought a field bed to my camper van. The right hand have been broken once, so not best handstrenght. But I used a crowbar... don’t know Why I had it in the car but... 😁
🙏Thx for the videos, like them 🙏
I'm an electrician and honestly before I started I did offroad rigs light bar bumper lights and overland camping setups and wiring up my own rig was so much fun once you get the idea of how all the circuits run it's super easy I bet doing vans would be awesome also one day soon ill do my own camper van
Carpenter Will, at it again! Good work dude, you got it done in the end! I have a fear of table saws too, the piece that you run next to the guide(fence) should be the bit you keep so your angle needs to be the opposite if that makes sense.
i love ur van build series . ur am amateur like me but ur doing it anyway lol thanks for humbling the project… relieves my stress levels thank you
It's a right of passage to have a ding on the back doors of the van from a saw related attack - we have one too!
I pissed my pants when you glued the wrong side of the wood 😅
I've learned a whole heap from this series and laughed a lot too.
Top work buddy!
you need the thicker part of the wood up against the rip fence of the table saw. its saver and you will get more even cut
Have you thought about doing what forresty forest does and get a fry cooker? Add more variety to your meals when doing a stealth camp.
Shows just how big this job is! You are doing great.
Attach a vacuum cleaner to the table saw and you won’t have such a mess once you finish👍🏻
He'd have a vacuum cleaner chopped into 5 bits mind....
There is one, he just stopped using it.
Hey Will, just a little tip when you next use the table saw stand on the side of the saw blade that the rip fence is on and this also gives you a smoother motion through the blade rather than standing side on, you have better control. Also note that the rip fence should be on the opposite side to your dominant hand to make it easier to use. So left handed stand on the right with the rip fence also to that side of the blade. Hope this helps
We setting off this Friday the 13th hoping to reach Inverness in that day & then starting the NC500 Sat morning & working east to west around it.. Hopefully will pass you on our travels..
Cut the whole length of the baton for the angle first, THEN cut into length you need
Hahahaha!!! It’s like I’m actually watching myself mate!!!
Friggin Awesome!!!
Good on you will. Dan is the man pimpin wills van
What No fajitas !!!😩
Mate, number one rule using a table saw is never cut anything from the side! Just glad you have all your digits in tact. Another entertaining vid! Stay safe and healthy!
Your So right marathon not a sprint take your time stand back after you have finished something and change it if your not happy. Good job Be carful with that saw. frightens the hell out of me
Anyone remember home improvement with Tim the toolman Taylor lol its looking good !
Great vlog Will. I bought one of those Titan table saws but I watched a few RUclips videos on how to use a table saw safely before I had a go. Please put that blade guard back on mate. You only have one set of fingers.
If you're ever going to use the table saw for other jobs where you want a cleaner cut (wood that's going to be on show), i would recommend changing the saw blade to one with more teeth and preferably one that's been lazer cut (instead of stamped cut). Hope this helps.
Good work will. Dometic do a light strip gutter for the sliding door but it costs over £100 😅😱 I'd love to get a tale saw, don't chop your hand off!
I haven’t made it through your intro yet, but I never use the table saw without eye protection. You just can’t predict when it’s going to launch a bit at you or someone/something else. Safety first.
The touch lights- cannot get those here in the US. Fortunately I have family across the pond and was able to source those!
Love the mechanic work bro.
Love the basic electronics
Still, those touch-enabled lights will eventually act weird
I recommend basic ones with a button
Table saws freaked me out in the beginning too. Just play with it a bit and you'll be find. Having that push guide is good choice too.
My compliments to your work Will,it's starting to look like a camper more each time we see more off your work.
Looking forward to more off your video's !!!
Hoofing efforts Will....cracking vlog buddy!
Hi will, really enjoying your build , some advice on your table saw, as everyone is saying waste part of the timber furthest away from the fence, rip your timber to width (on table saw) in long lengths before cutting it to length (chop saw ) &' hey Preston ' no missiles! , set the cut depth of the blade just above the timber thickness & one other thing, keep the crown guard on ......PLEASE !! Keep up the good work
Excellent video and loving the build process and looking forward to next video when more progress is made
Will- you’ve become the ultimate van builder - Bravo!!!!
Hey Will your absolutely hilarious. You may want to look up a u tube vid on how to properly use a table saw.
You are comedy gold my friend.. keep it up.
Just on our own journey of a self build 😵💫
Will don't ever tell me you are crap at DIY! You are doing a splendid job
Those table saws are scary as heck. Good on you mate for grabbing these new skills by the neck. Look forward to the next video. Cheers 😎👍
The screaming made me spit out my coffee 🤣🤣. But in all seriousness respect of the saw will allow you to keep your digits!!!
Omg I almost pissed myself it went flying. First minute of video and I already love it. Now on to watch the rest
you getting there, no electric shocks or missing fingers. but as you say its no race you take your time and build it how you want by enjoying it! keep up the good work
Looks good mate! I did the NC500 last year!! I did it in my 2008 Ford Mondeo & slept in the car!! Wasn’t exactly stealthy but I didn’t care! 😆
Only advice I can offer is do it anti-clockwise as the west side of it is WAAAAAY nicer than the East! Do the Applecross pass too! Well worth it!! 😎👌🏼
Besides English swearwords, I learn a lot of other stuff from you! 😉😁Greetings from Flatlandia ( The Netherlands )
Have you accounted for any DC 12V. outlets and some inverter 240V. A.C. outlets for electrical gear you may want to use latter on?
Will versus the table saw … 🤣. So dang funny. But yeah. It can take yer eye out. 👁 💥
NC500 is a great road trip. We did it camping out in the cars and loved every second of it.
Great video and very informative. Good that Dan was able to help with the electrics, he's a good mate of mine and boy is he going to make sure we dont forget his appearance on Will's Whereabouts🤣. He definately knows his stuff and you wont go wrong letting him loose in the back of the van. Please put the guard back on the table saw, that is indeed how people loose fingers and eyes........ Take care.
Just for when you use it next you should be pushing the peice that's between the fence and the blade
The other peice is your waste material so the peice between the blade and the fence is in this occasion the Batton you are using for your roof. Can be good practice to use two push sticks too.
Yeh I was very concerned when I saw the wood wiggling while he pushed it on the other side
Great tip, I missed that through all the laughing, as concerned as I was for his safety I couldn't help but laugh 😆 shockingly dangerous he definitely requires supervision 😂🤣
Dude you can tell that saw scared you 😉 they ere super dangerous. Especially that cheep thing.
Goggles, push sticks, plan and concentration. Fun tho
You need to push the material that is between the fence and the blade. This should be the good piece that you want to keep, your offcut should be on the other side of the blade. Loving the build though and the willingness to have a go.
🤣🤣🤣 the sound you made when switching on the Titan , great vid, it's coming along nicely, don't rush it , you'll get there , just try and enjoy it . Be lucky
Love your humor and honesty!!!🤙🏾 take your time dude
When you are using multistranded cable and screw on terminals, please use wire end ferrules. 20 to 25£ for set including the crimping pliers in amazon. The ferrules tie all strands together and ensure all of them take part in conducting the current. Lever operated connector blocks are also way easier to use than those screw types, also very affordable. edit: spring pressure on wires instead of steady pressure of the screw; copper will loosen over time with connectors you used.
Likely you are already hanging the curtains and deciding what kind of tapestry would be best in the library wing when you read this, but maybe with your next van project.
Really enjoying watching your van slowly come together 😊 And yikes that handsaw looks terrifying 😱
wow . getting serious there boy. when all is done . you are either going to have a smashing looking van . or its going to be a burnt out husk of a van on the side of the road. be careful. make sure you have a power switch to turn off and on . so nothing is left on when you leave the van. good luck and keep on moving.
Nice one Will, I`m really enjoying these van build videos as I`m guaranteed a chuckle !!
Looking good So far it'll be interesting to see how the Van build comes along Thanks for the video watch out for those shooting wood band saws
Another very good video van is coming on well done
like that your doing all the work yourself,
Great video Will, I do like the face you leave in the good the bad and the funny. Keep it up loving watching the progress.
Will my man, Im in the process of changing the main battery of my Ford Transit and I am wondering what battery do you use as your main battery for Mary just to power her up? Stick to Halfords or also go lithium? Any recommendations or brands, is it ok to go none lithium for the main? Thanks
well done. your vans coming on great. keep up the great work
Can u not use a cushion vinyl on the ceiling? Like they have in cars?
Don’t panic too much 😂 I found the dangerous wasn’t too dangerous on my maiden camper conversion… no smoke no fire = #winning 👍 really liked this and the other videos 😀
Great video mate. That table saw looks terrifying
I recently got a tablesaw. It scared the crap out of me. So I watched RUclips videos to understand how to be safer. Watched so many kickback videos it scared me even more. When I saw the clip of you using it i thought, please don't let it happen. A few moments later.... Lol.
Watch Steve Ramseys Videos on using a table saw! Also you can hook a hoover up to the table saw if you have one to keep the dust down!
Your doing amazing. And taking your time doing it will produce a quality build
"Happy days" are on the way ❤️
I am genuinely looking forward to seeing the end result😁👍👍
It’s looking good Will….that flying piece of wood made me lol.x
Great job Will. Looking forward to seeing the end product
I am starting a build soon. Do I need to have wooden battens or can I just screw straight into the van frame? What are the battens for?
Thats a great idea to maximise head space 👌 those tables saws can be a deathtrap, was going to say beware "kickbacks" then you showed how the wood kicked back and hit the van 🤕
Will and the table saw 👀 brilliant 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Will, it's probably too late now but you could have cut one full length piece of wood and put kerfs on the back side. Then the wood would bend when pressed upward and followed the curvature of the roof perfectly.
Usually better to have the larger piece of wood next to the fence and push that through. That should stop things firing back on you.
hi will, when cutting the wood down to size, put the thicker part in-between the fence and the blade, so the bit your cutting of wont fly of the table, and push it with the guide stick. the opposite way to the way you were doing it
Superb Will! In the process of buying a van myself! And your vids give confidence!👏👏👏👏
Hi will could you tell what size cable you used for the outside light ?
You're absolutely hilarious. A bit dangerous but still. Hello from Austin, Texas, USA
Either buy or make a 'zero clearance table saw insert.' Lots of videos on RUclips for that. It will prevent that issue you have with small pieces falling down into the blade area during smaller cuts.
Came for the van build, subscribed for the hilarity. I spit my lunch out laughing when you turned the table saw on and squealed! Not to mention, the ideas are clever and I think your process and approach is very similar to mine.
Will with a new table saw, “I’ve got no idea how to use this”
The UK Health Secretary, “Put the NHS on high alert please!”
Luckily the NHS is still free...for now
[Pedant]There's no UK Health Secretary[/Pedant] #That'sDevolved
Great vlog mate. That bloody saw is lethal lol. It will all start to take shape so quick now you got the big jobs done 👍🏴👍
Well done Will, kudos to you for showing us warts and all. 👍🏻
Whats size wood are the battens buddy? On with this job now.
Great work
Am I missing something… why cut the batten to 18” then put them through the saw?
On another note the plastic pusher goes in between the blade and fence, be confident it’s safer
👍🏻 Victron 👍🏻 I've been using only that since you were still in school
12:05 now we know what will says while he is out dogging! 😅😉
Advice for future use of a table saw, the bulk of the material that you're putting through the saw should be between the fence and saw, then you reduce the chances of "kick-back". Lower risk of injuries and damage to your van.
Hi Will, your doing a great job, your 🚐 is getting there, things take time, leaning as you go, all the best Will, thank you for the video and the advice that goes with it. Take care. 🚐✌️👍🤟🏼xx
Well done Will, loving your journey fella. This one made me chuckle, fair play to you though , your having a go and learning along the way. Top man👍🏻
from the Netherlands thanks for the video