88. At last! New, hinged legs for the campervan bed!
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Join me in the van for a session of DIY as I fix a broken tap and - finally! - get around to sorting out hinged bed legs.
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I mean this in the kindest manner, "I’d hate to hire you by the hour." You take great care with things.
10 mins of work, crammed into 35 mins. But "all done in the best possible taste" 🙂
"I'm a very happy bunny!" And is that officially how you'd like us to refer to you going forward?
Yes. Every time.
@@Vandemonium 🐇💖
@@VandemoniumOh bunny, my bunny .... wait, that sounds a bit wrong. Slightly misquoted, or something :D
In the States we’d call you a “ Happy camper”.
As a moniker, David is a bit common. However, Happy Bunny, now that’s a name to remember.
Why do I get a feeling of terror when I see David and a circular saw together.
Lol.. the answer to life and everything is now not 42, but a hammer and kitchen towel. ....luv it!
“Come apart, you swine,” is now part of my lexicon. Love it! I’m totally using this from now on. 😂❤ 🐷
😁
“That is heroic!” Needs to be a Vandemonium t-shirt!
Haha maybe I will sort that!
@@VandemoniumI would love to have that on an official vandemonium t-shirt!!!!😅😊😊
The enduring sawdust reminds me of the old luggage where my parents found rice for decades after their 1955 wedding.
You cannot beat a bit of Vandemonium on a Tuesday evening 😂
Self-centering hinge drill bits.
That's the name of the clever kit you were asking about, amigo.
Your skills as a jack-of-all-trades is improving all the time. You did a nice job here.
Indeed this is the correct answer. A word to the wise, buy the name brand (Vix in the USA, sorry don't know the British equivalent), the off brands often aren't quite centered. That can be quite annoying. Or, do what I do, I simply use an awl to create a starting hole. Much quicker overall.
David....tap info........remove the very end of your tap/ spigot...the very end from whence the wet stuff emerges...it will unscrew....remove the fine debris filter and any other bits you find from inside the business end of the spigot / tap...this will ease the back pressure caused by their inteference to the water flow and should stop the assembly being pushed of its push fitting.....phew....need a beer now..
Aha! Good idea!
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Having a beer is always a very excellent idea. Cheers!
New words for the Oxford Dictionary: "Sitable" (31.06), "Straightforwardly" (33.07). Thank you, David!
Sawdust is like Easter grass or glitter, it never ever truly goes away
Or in Australia it would be the same as outback bull dust.
Add sand to that - after you have been on a beach somewhere! It's worse than an invasive weed in a garden!
Sawdust is man glitter.😏
It's encouraging to know I'm not alone in postponing my DIY projects for months. 😄
"This is all going to plan...which puzzles me."
😁
2:50 "I have my sooper dooper squisher thing" 😂🙂 I gather you didn't want to say "caulking gun". RUclips would probably have conniptions with both those words. 😉
Your technical terms such as, supper duper squishy thing, are most certainly those of a seasoned professional. I'm very much impressed.
Always a great mental health break watching anything by David!
A good practice is to put a drop (or two) of wood glue in the screw holes before you put the screws in, that way any mistakes, minor cracks or slightly to large hole will not ruin your work. It can grab the screw making it slightly harder to remove but that is not really why you put it in there to begin with, is it. Hope it helps, good luck.
If you got two small circular neodymium magnets, you could recess them into the tops of the legs and the opposing part of the frame, so that when the legs are down, the magnets lock them in place. When you raise the bed, the principle of leverage would make it easy for the legs to fold back. If you got the right strength magnets, this might even happen with gravity.
Mr Johns, you are the most skilled content creator known to mankind...happy having my RUclips acount restored
You mentioned in a previous episode about sitting in the van looking out the back and the backrest of the front chairs being uncomfortable. I would suggest a 'foam wedge pillow' (2x2ft with a 1ft gradient). The only problem with that is it requires a cover (maybe sis could help as she did with the curtains? Good old sis!), you could then just prop pillow your lower back for comfort. A wedge pillow is also good for sleeping propped up with a cold or sinus troubles.
Good job Ole chap!
David, Thank you for a really funny and entertaining half an hour - I chuckled all the way through!
That is splendid to hear!
@@VandemoniumI thought you were being very thoughtful throughout.
I bought a special Hinge drill, it has an outer casing that retracts and fits the hole perfectly, so you place it in the hinge hole, then as you press down the drill bit pops down and makes the hole perfectly in the centre. I saw it on Greg Virgoes channel a few years ago when he did his build series, its come in very handy in our van build and around the house too.
A 90 degree thing for your drill. Classic. 😂😂😂
Squisher thing, classic,love it.😂😂
I too talk to Inanimate things, I know 100% sure they can hear me, and will obey. 😂
The interesting part is when they talk back
My dad taught me to always put a thick nail on the end of the caulk tube.
Works every time.
That’s a good idea. I will have to buy some nails.
I use a screw from the "Odds and s*ds" tin that is full of screws and nails but somehow never matching ones when you need to use 2 or more. Odd what you accumulate over the years.
Yes, nail or screw. It not only seals the end, brushes a opening down far enough to not go solid.
@@Vandemonium yep - screw it ‼️😀😀😀
I keep a stock of spare nozzles. Screw the old one off and fit an unused one
Welcome to my world CTC
To mark the holes centered in the hinge holes put the hinge in place and push the crosspoint of the screwdriver into the countersunk part of the hinge and that'll guide the drill.
Add a horizontal bar across and between the 2 legs and you can set that 2mm lower to spread all that weight across the entire carpet too and ensure both legs are vertical and fully extended. The WC seat lid will sit against it too when in use.
That was pure vandemonium!!!! If I do say so myself, well done lad!!!
The suspense! The drama!
Could just imagine if the tap was put on upside down 😂 another great DIY vlog my good sir!
Then it would be a drinking fountain or perhaps a 'water feature'. Anything can be made to sound like a good thing. 😀
Successful hingeing, a bit of White Snake...solid video.
I like your no nonsense vids, clear English and economy of words. there's so much hyperbole and over egging the pudding on youtube, 'awsome this and insane that' its all bollox really, but you do a great job in getting your content accross without resorting to all that. Wishing you continued success.
Thanks! 😃
A joy to watch, a welcome change from these super efficient DIYers that make you feel inadequate. A job well done sir 😊
That’s a backhanded compliment but I’ll take it!! 🤣🤣🤣
Meant in the nicest possible way 😂
If you fit some self-adhesive felt pads to the bottom of the legs, they will fit perfectly and be more resistant to sliding on the carpet when you pull the bed out perhaps
Nice idea!
Usually I put a long screw in the top of the sealant tube to make it easier to unblock the next time I use it.
Absolutely Hilarious ! You captured everyone's nightmare in the extreme, but you woke up to find it worked in the end
Well done, Another battle won ! Now how to fix the silicone gun ?
You could always try the, nail in the end of the nozzle, trick ?
Happy DIY - ing David !
Stu xx
David, you are a joy. 🙂 Excellent. I chuckled throughout. Good job, well done.
Thank you kindly!
As a carpenter, this was very entertaining 😁
Good job though 👍
Thanks! 👍
Very nice work there.
Happy to see you did what it takes to get it right.
Happy Camping!
Thanks 👍
I too was betrayed by my sink tap recently, they're treacherous wee things 😢
Grrrrrrrr
I really think you need cross braces for each pair of legs to stop them trying to pull apart, they will, believe me! Fitting sturdy braces, to the bottom, front sides of the legs of course, would also allow you to fit them lower and take up the carpet thickness slack, 5 mill or whatever. Great vlog David, keep up the good work!
David, For storage, leave a suitably sized nail in the nozzle of an opened caulk tube.
A bit of paint that you get color matched at any decent hardware shop and a couple struts between the new legs for rigidity and additional support, and I think you're all set!
The problem with joining the legs together is it will provide an obstruction where the user's legs naturally go when cooking which is liable to push the legs back under.
Consider placing a light, narrow brace near the top of the legs. It needs only enough strength to keep the pair of legs roughly parallel as they swing past the cabinet edge together. A brace near the bottom might be a cabinet access obstruction and a tripping hazard.
If you put your silicone products in the freezer you will be able to use them after 10 years or longer. I usually cut the empty part of the tube off to save space.
Hiya David, "Don't you just love it, when a plan comes together!"
Love a bit of Vandemonium pandemonium. Very entertaining.
A transfer punch finds the center of the hole and makes a dent. It's still up to you to drill in the dent, but that's as good as it gets.
Take a part with some blue paint on it to your big DIY store … they can scan the color and give you a perfect match … looks like a satin or semi gloss finish you have right now … you might be able to get a pint or sampler which would save you money … good job btw and nice video … 👍👍
David, thank you for a great 36 minutes. You can always use a nail and hammer to make your pilot hole. Really enjoyed that and I even learn something each and every DYI from You. Janet
Thank you ☺️
Furniture polish removes labels on doors and wood from a chippie
I trick I've learned at our carpentry lessons in high school for the drill not to dance on the surface when you start drilling is to draw a circle using the hole in the hinge as a template, then eyeball the center of circle and mark it with the pencil, then take a nail and with the sharp end dent the wood right in the center spot by pressing hard with the nail. Now you have a starting point for your drill right where you want it.
A piece of strap between each set of legs could be stapled on so you could pull both legs out with one hand; could that work? I love how you speak aloud your thoughts of working everything out--I do that myself and find that I don't lose track of what I'm supposed to be doing!
You could always paint the legs with a complimentary color and make it a feature. :) Job well done!
My wife enjoys this channel and I don't mind... makes me seem more capable by comparison. The tap coming off? You disappoint me man. Just needed a new gasket (O-ring) for about 17 cents. Now it's glued in place and stuck like that.. a Clarkson fix. The bed design, well, you should visit James May at his shed to sort things out properly.
To get an accurate drill start use a center punch and hammer to make an indent. This sets the center for the bit.
4 small door lock bolts - one at the top of each leg where it hinges, to stop them moving when you pull them out
Unfortunately there's insufficient evidence width to attach the bolts
You can pick something up that I call a drill guide that you lay flat on the surface you want to drill. It will guide the drill at 0, 30 and 45 degree angles. They cost around 16-40 quid, depending on their size. It’s a handy thing to keep in your aresenal of tools for the odd building and repair jobs that you do.
That sounds great!
I was very reassured that you gave a thumbs up after using the drop saw, to confirm it was still attached !!😂
Self centering drill bits have been around for a while. I still use your approach and hope for the best while quietly convincing myself I got this. I have many "oops, close enough" moments under my belt😂
Others may have said, but with those squeezy gun tube things, put a nail in the end when you're done and just remove when you need to use it again.
Oh, the joy of being a procrastinator. I may be the queen. At least it makes the completed task that much more exciting. Good job!
There are drill bits called "Vix bits", in the U.S. which center themselves on the hinge hole, and then the spring loaded bit plunges down cutting the hole exactly in the center.
The description is Bosch cc2430 3 piece clic-change 1/4" self centering drill bit.
There is a gadget to get into tight spaces, it is called a flexible shaft or right angle flex shaft. DeWalt for example make one. The challenge is that the end is designed for 1/4in hex drive bits. You would need to get special drill bits with 1/4in hex drive ends. Available, but extra cost.
you can get it color matched David. any paintshop worth their money has a device for that. just take an example (i.e. piece of the bench) to them and they will match it on the spot.
It is amazing how well they can match it. I needed some more paint last month and what I was using was someone's Oops paint ie it didn't match what they wanted. But they matched it dead on. You can't tell where one can ends and the next begins.
LOL, actually I did LOL!!! Wrong screws, *#*#* - reminded me of a few of my own challenges. Thank you for this and great finish. Always been a Cruising the Cut fan and discovered a thumbnail yesterday while surfing and there you were on this channel. Take care!
Welcome along!
That was positively heroic indeed, well done!
I’m sure you know, but you should be able to take your previous leg support to a paint supplier and they can scan the paint on the old leg and match your color.
I’ve done that several times on diy projects here in the states.
I like the nice shade of blue paint which adds colour to the sensible grey fabric.
Easy peezy lemon squeezey. I'm positive that you can buy locking hinges and effectively eliminate the legs from folding under while the bed is fully extended. 👌
Try PTF tape around tap joint.
Cling flim over nozzle thread on tube, then clean, nozzle out, & screw over cling film.
Thank you, I think we are kindred spirits with DIY,even wiring a plug throws up all sorts of danger!!
ACTION REPLAY 😂 I’d like to see more of those in future videos!
As someone that worked as a joiner for over 40 years a respectful couple of pointers. You asked if there is a way to get the drill hole to line up with the centre of the hole? You do get hinge drill bits that do that. Second, the screws that came with your hinges are rubbish,( made out of inferior metal and the depth of thread is small, hence the grip is rubbish). You are better off throwing those screws away and using chipboard screws such as Reissers that have much better accuracy and depth of thread. Third, the hinges you have used are the wrong ones. If you used a T type hinge it would give way more fixing points and way more strength,( you can get smaller nicely finished ones, they are not all industrial looking. Also, I would have put a brace across the bottom of the legs as later you are inevitably going to end up with a lot of pressure on the hinges when the legs get snagged on the carpet. With those screws that will give you problems. Like I say, just some advice and feel free to take it or not, thats up to you.
Thanks for the tips!
A little tip for successful reuse of a tube o' gunge - after use, I push a long thick nail with a large head in the sealant tube nozzle. That way you can pull out the nail with a pair of pliers and it will always leave a clear passage for gunge to come out....
Another bravo & thanks!
Considering your carpentry skill level, you are a brave and creative soul. Well done!
You can buy a self centering drill bit for putting holes through, inline
You make me want to come to England and wander the canals for a time
Getting holes for hinges to line up. Drill and screw ONE hole. Then using the hinge screw-hole as a guide, drill the other. Job's done.
Hi, the cheapest and easiest way to center the drill bit for the hole is to buy your self a bradawl. Just make a small hole in the centre and the drill bit will locate in that hole . I always use a piece of masking tape wrapped around the end of the drill bit as a gauge for the drilling depth. - Bob's your uncle.😏
It’s very possible that the aerator screen in the end of your faucet has got some calcium buildup or other partial blockage that is causing the water pressure to be higher in turn causing they faucet to blow apart. As an Recreational Vehicle Technician I see that issue a lot
Positively heroic indeed! I love those interlacing slats, I have never seen a solution like that before!
More camper trips please
"David Johns Spartan you are fined one credit for a violation of the verbal morality code!" 🙂
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@@VandemoniumDemolition Man, if you haven't seen it it is brilliant! Be well! 🙂
Ah! Haha 🤣🤣 I have seen it, a long time ago.
Thanks - Need to extend the bed length in my Vanagon ( I'm 6 foot 8) and your efforts have just saved me a whole lot of extra brain use time in designing it.
Glad it helped 😀
I like the Happy Bunny as well. Thank you for your time.
Traveling across the US in a camper as a child, my dad always commented, "How did settlers go west without paper towels." I would suggest the same about duct tape. My grandparent farmers used binder twine and bailing wire.
David; you can get a center punch which has a conical sleeve around a spring-loaded rod. The conical part sits in the hinge hole, and when you tap the rod, you get a dimple in the exact center of the hole.
Self-centering drill bits. There are multiple manufacturers, but below is a set by Bosch.
BOSCH CC2430 3-Piece Clic-Change 1/4 In. Self-Centering Drill Bit Assorted Set
Well that was great fun!! Thanx David!! Hope your family are all doing well..Enjoy our new bed legs!May all your bunnies be happy !! Enjoyed the DIY acapella!!🎶🐇
Action replay! Hilarious! Well done on the folding legs. Hope the spigot worksproperly now too.
It only really needs legs in the middle, if you put a batten on the units at either end that the tops could slide out on. This would solve the problem of the end legs fouling anything fixed to the faces of the end units.
In the previous video you asked for methods of stopping the legs folding in use and I suggested small over centre catches fitted across the outside of the hinged joints.
There is no need to drill softwood for screws that size, just use a spike to make a start. This is why your screws in the reinforcing plate aren't tight.
I know what you mean about the sawdust.
Centimetres are not an SI unit!
There's no suitable place to put battens on the units and that wouldn't enable me to pull the top out part-way.
@@Vandemonium OK, I obviously can't see the actual thing but I mean a horizontal piece of wood the full width of the top fixed across the units so that the top of it would be at the height of the top of your current legs, the front edge of the top would be supported by it at every point of its travel so it could be pulled out to any extent. If the top turns out to tend to creep back when used as an extended seat the battens could have stops screwed to them at the desired position(s).
Easy tip for hard to get to places, use a hammer and a thin nail to create a small hole to start 🤓
Great work.
I hate that type of taps but they are sadly common even on higher price sinks.
The guild of bodgers salutes you! If you've got a spare hour could you pop over and finish Ship happens boat for them.