Welcome to my channel! I make videos based on whatever I'm interested at the moment -- generally, that fits under the categories of backpacking and primitive skills, knot tying, Earth Art, homemade filmmaking equipment, and unicycling. I come from an education and from an entertainer's background, so most of my work fits under the category of "edutainmnent." So sit back, enjoy, and hopefully you'll learn something while you're at it!
One note: I welcome constructive criticism, but if I feel that a negative comment does nothing to further the conversation, I reserve the right to serve up a healthy serving of snark. Excessive swearing or uncivil language may be deleted.
how-to backpacking and filmmaking videos, semi-extreme unicycling, and general goofiness
Also, I now have a new channel -- dedicated exclusively to videos of me juggling. I know, right? ru-vid.com/show-UCux-3_wbxsYCsXk4N4dF__A
You don't need the wood at the bottom, window air conditioners are designed so that the bottom can sit on the window frame. I think the reason you chose to use the wood is because the window is not coming down on top of the air conditioner because the air conditioner you're using is not designed for a sliding window, if the window was coming down on top of the air conditioner it's going to push the air conditioner on the frame and make it sit real snug so because you chose not to use the proper type air conditioner for a sliding window you have all these extra steps. A vertical air conditioner is a much better option for a sliding window, no need for the big plexiglass and a vertical air conditioner has a lot more area at the bottom front to draw in more air which will result in more air being filtered as well as cooled.
@@cindyfox8973 My process is I look for a video on the topic I want to do. If I find a good video, great. If there isn't a good video or no video at all on a topic, I make one. That way, I feel like I'm adding something of value to the collective knowledge. Glad this video helped!
@@beneiseoleinmheart5614 Thanks! I didn't know if anyone was going to sit through a 40-minute basket weaving tutorial, so it's gratifying to know it worked. I appreciate the sub, although I have no idea when I'm going to make another video. But when I finally get around to it, you'll be the first to know!
@@RachaelScutt Yep, there are so many ways to finish baskets. People have been making baskets in cultures around the world for thousands of years. Find the techniques that work for you!
@@ramcholan2034 You could find a bookshelf that's the right height to rest it on. That could potentially work, but you'd want to figure out if that would work in your situation.
ty ty ty Paco single mum here.. Brilliant video and great instructions.. loved the Plexi Glass concept.. Have a cool happy autistic teen now. Gaming room hack my son says. :)
@@PacoWarabiyou should do a revised version of this video! I really liked and learned lots here but I want to frame around the whole window/AC unit to make it more sturdy and easier to attach plywood above unit
@@perillat99 My original plan was to build an entire frame for the window. When I started building it, I realized I could accomplish the same effect with just the cross beam, and I've been using the same system for over a decade now. You're very welcome to come up with your own system and put it up on RU-vid. But I'm not an air conditioner specialist - this was a hack that works well enough for my situation, so I'm sticking with it.
How does that make the person a legend LOL? It all goes by when a person does Googling, it could be done a day after this video was made or 20 years later. Just because somebody is inputting something in Google that happens to relate to this person's video doesn't make this person a legend!
@@Kathryn.K You know, if you don't agree with someone on the Internet, you can just not comment. Let them call me a legend if they want to. It's just their opinion, and makes me feel good. It was just a wholesome exchange - why take that away from us?
It looks like the bottom of the unit has the piece that slips into the window channel. Oh. I see. Becauae you have the top 2x2 you cannot push it back that far. I need to do this
@@brianferri-taylor1340 The Velcro is there to keep the bottom piece from sliding out. The cross beam is held in place by weight of the AC unit pushing it against the window. Everything has held in this configuration for over ten years now.
Wow! That was excellent, thanks. I had just collected some lengths of bramble from my garden to make cordage and was checking out Sally Pointer's (UK) video on this when I spotted your video on basket making. Now I have something else to make from the brambles as well as collecting the berries (once ripe) and using the leaves for eco printing and then later in the year for basket making using the whole cane. What an amazing plant. Now I just need to find myself a good knife to have a go at cutting the brambles in half. Wish me luck! And thanks again.
@@wendyrobinson5523 You're very welcome! Maybe this year I'll pay another video on yet another way to use the cane (it involves cutting it into quarters). Have fun!
@@PacoWarabi Hooray! I found a small pruning knife and now I have 4 pieces of bramble bark. Just need to clean off some more canes and then I can have a go at the basket. Thanks again! Such fun!
@@anthonyfxbb9040 We just got ours installed again last night, and I went back and watched my own video to remember how to do it. We're hitting 100 degrees in the next couple of days, so it was about time!
Napa valley ca here, I managed to survive the 118 on Wednesday. I finally found an ac unit small but mighty enough to fit in my 15 in, side sliding window, to be delivered today. Thanks for the vid cuz no one else understood the assignment 🤣
@@sonariacreaturesroblox By all means, please make it work for your situation! This is *one* way to do it. It's not the *only* way or even the *best* way. It was design created from desperation.
simple design with little bit of materials. Do you have a window that's smaller than the smallest AC ( window opening is 14" :( avg smallest ac is 21" ) that you have an idea of making a holder for ? Basicly the entire AC is outside and enclosed the exterior as much as possible whr 14" of the ac blows the cool air back in. 😂
@@ukelilly Hmmm . . . that doesn't sound very efficient. Plus, all the electronic parts would be outside, which might be a problem if it rains (only the back half is waterproof). You might want to go with a portable AC unit in your situation.
I did something like this few years ago though rather then using 2x2 support beam going across the unit I used steel flat bar that was 1/4" thick that held unit in safely & didn't have much gap from window & the according sides was much snugger, only thing is have to yet cut board to fit in from window top to top of ac unit that is the only con bout having sliding windows.
@@PacoWarabi yes I used flat metal bar 1/4" thick bout 1-1/4" wide to run across the bracket on top the AC unit, my goal was to get it as flush to the window much as possible I seen other videos people using dowel steel rods that do not look safe that could bend & the unit possible falling out of the frame winding up hitting someone on the ground animal or person, in my case my dog lays underneath my bedroom window at times so want the support bar to be very strong not to bend so unit doesn't fall out of window on top her.
you said “it’s gonna go up to 80 degrees” baby i wishhhhh the max in Texas was 80 degrees i busted out laughing when you said that😂😂😂 but thank you so much for the video finally gonna install my ac this is the best way i’ve seen!
@@PacoWarabi Anytime hot weather comes around and someone needs to install an A/C in the dreaded horizontal sliding windows, you will get hits! I've got portable A/C's but want to try a window unit. This was helpful!
Thankyou!! THANKYOU!!!!! I can't believe how derpy I was and didn't think of the top wood bar. This whole set up is so much nicer, I'm glad I came across your video and thanks for making one! Now I can keep flys out AND the cool air in 😊🤩 Have an Ice day too my guy 👍
You're very welcome! My original idea was to rebuild an entire wooden frame to simulate a vertical sliding window, and then I realized the only piece doing any work was the cross beam.
You used “artist’s tape” ; they also make a product, comes in a roll, that is a combination of a plastic strip about 1” wide and 2 parallel ribbons of a very sticky caulking/adhesive with a gap between them so you can fold it lengthwise 90 degrees. This way, you can join and seal 2 perpendicular surfaces with more than just a bead of caulking pumped out of a caulk gun. Such a seal is required by code when attaching a toilet to the floor to prevent hazardous gas from leaking from the sewer pipe out into the bathroom, for example, but should work great in the application you show- plus, it looks very professional and permanent.
Shouldn't the bottom brace be slightly thinner? So the unit can be more level . Because it's sagging in the back quite a bit. Thanks for the insight. It will help.
This was so helpful great job man👍 Great presentation too straight to the the point didn't waste time talking about stuff nobody cares about or wants to hear plus very clear and understandble. Thanks man God Bless✝️🙏
I have a couple sliders in my house like that and I just installed my first portable air conditioner. The window exhaust kits install vertically and it's way less work to install and secure the window.
The portable AC units are definitely an alternative. I recommend you watch the RU-vid channel Technology Connections' portable AC video. They explain that they do work, but they aren't as efficient as window-mounted systems.
To add to Paco's reply, they are also a lot more expensive and are noisy, as the motor is inside the room. We have one, and while it worked OK, we are going to be getting this kind of window unit this year.
