School bus bed start to finish i don't think i did this right PLUS my first night in the bus

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In this video, i build the bed in my school bus from start to finish and spend my first night in the skoolie conversion (i can call it that now that there's a bed, right?) ALSO look out for my new website + merch
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@nealmurphy647 2 года назад

Ah, the sound of rain on the roof for your first night!! Nice job on the bed, looks amazing!!!

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

Thanks so much! 😊

@Newtruck99 2 года назад

I'm a 51 year old man that's been doing this type of thing most of my life. I'm encouraged by you. There's hope for our future. By no means is this a sexist comment, so I hope it won't be received as such... but you're a young female, and this doesn't happen very often. You think you took a risk, and it's paying off. I'm looking into doing this myself. I'm watching all your vids as well as others to get ideas. I'm impressed by you. I mean this in my deepest sincerest thoughts. Keep going you're doing great!

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thank you 😊

@BigFireDave 2 года назад

If I were building it I would go to the lumber store (or lowes/Homedepot) and in the lumber department look for brackets and plates (metal hardware) to scew into the 2x4's to make those connections stronger. Ask the person in the department, they will put you in the right area.

@ZX7RPANDA 2 года назад

i love the fact that you go full send keep it up its inspiring

@southernrebel159 Год назад

I don't know why, but I just found you this morning. I have been watching bus conversion videos for a few years now. Anywho, I found you this morning and I'm wanting to tell you that you have become quite the carpenter. From your first video to this one I have seen you progress very well. I have a bus that I am wanting to convert also. But mine is a shorter bus. So why I'm going to continue watching your conversion videos to see how much better you become. Oh, I've also noticed that you are cuter when you get frustrated. So, take care and may Father YHVH God bless you on your travels.

@treelyliving4691 2 года назад

Give you mad respect choosing to teach yourself how to do things instead of paying someone even if you had a means to you got a learn so much by the end of this Hope to see you on the road someday

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

see you out there!

@LThomasCouch 2 года назад

You are so hard on yourself. I am both impressed and proud of you for how far you have come and the skills you have developed. We learn from every project and carry that on. Keep up the good work. :)

@vannewman4777 2 года назад

HI Emma you're doing a great job of building as well as designing and you're not scared to try things I have been watching from ep1 and have enjoyed the process May I suggest you line the walls of the bedroom at least before going further with the bed. it is going to be difficult to do it after you have built everything you want into the room

@carls4552 2 года назад

Wow, first night sleeping in the bus. I'm so excited for you. It's all coming together so fast now.

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thanks!

@keithburkett9448 2 года назад

Hey your bed looks great. Just a idea for you to think on that you may want to add to your travel bus is to put two slide locks on your two back doors on the inside of the bus so that way no one can open the doors from the outside when your stopped somewhere for the night when your traveling somewhere. And you may can add one on the front door as well.

@lawrenceperham256 2 года назад

you have the right attitude. positive vibes

@tntchitwood 2 года назад

As a father, grandfather, and engineer, good job kid.

@ribbleslipscomb5171 2 года назад

Not surprised you pulled the bed build off. Nope, not surprised, at all. Looks good to me! Stoked for what comes next!

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thank you!!

@14mtaylor 2 года назад

Doing great Emma! So good to see someone doing a good job doing their best at something they are not a pro at. FYI, if you feel like the boards need more support then they sell metal framing hangers at Home Depot that cradle the boards and will hold up super strong

@0HARE 2 года назад

Really great work you did on this episode. Ya got that pocket hole screw jig down pat. I like the creative use of a loose board hammered to straighten a frame board. It’s cool to see your confidence and competence grow. Go For It

@jdsquared 2 года назад

I swear if I filmed myself building my bus it would have looked exactly like this. Especially learning the kreg jig. Built my bed frame early too, then bought a full size stove. Which wouldn't fit through my front door. It was so difficult getting it up and over that bed frame alone through the back door. But worth it because I have a full five burner stove in my bus. I assume you're putting your water tank under the bed, and measured that it fits already? And I know you weight half what I do, but you probably want at least another two by four leg under those middle supports, they will start sinking on you.

@billsandrelli957 2 года назад

At first i thought is this going to work but then I remembered of course it will because Emma has a plan. Great Job.

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

oh wow thanks! I had the same thought minus the confidence that it would turn out 😅

@corvettedoc1 2 года назад

Bed looks good so far but on the ends you may want to add some joist hangars for added strength once you start using it and have loads of weight in the middle. It will keep your boards from tearing the screws out of the ends on your long runs with no support in the middle.

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thanks!

@daveholley2156 2 года назад

@@EmmaBuildsBirbie She's like 90#s soaking wet? It's not like it's gonna have a snow load are a 8 person orgy on it ! (I don't think anyway). ✌️💜🎸

@eKUJO 2 года назад

Found you a couple weeks ago and Loving the channel. We picked up our bus a few weeks ago, can't wait to content create you make it look way more fun then I was thinking. I thought it would become a chore to constantly record and edit. Keep having fun and inspiring!

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

Thanks so much! Excited to see what you do!

@AndersandAndersen 2 года назад

Your creativity has been so inspiring to me as well Emma 🥰 sending you so much love ❤️❤️❤️

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

back at you!

@erichuggins09 2 года назад

I am so proud of you. For sure come a long way.. Congratulations. BRAVO. I say move in it'll help you know how you want the layout to be finalized. POWER LADY.

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thank you!

@jeff824 2 года назад

The best parts of this journey is that you are learning as you go. This is going great!! Now, just convince your dad to put in a dump station and electricity hook up and boom you're like the Jefferson's. Move'in on up.

@DavetheUberSlave 2 года назад

That's where the magics going to happen so it's important to get it right.

@keithburkett9448 2 года назад

Maybe they two ideas will help you with your project. Good luck with your travel bus your doing a great job on it.

@hoosierdaddy3705 2 года назад

Don't think by using somebody's ideas your ripping them off. Most people showing how they did stuff do it for others to copy it. I would love it if someone liked my work enough to copy it. Your doing great, You are an inspiration for others to try new things .

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thank you!

@BearMeat4Dinner 2 года назад

Your vid made me tear up! Great job!!!

@treelyliving4691 2 года назад

And you should definitely consider putting some supports on those two boards that run down the center of the bed and the screws alone will not be enough to hold the weight overtime

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

I did! some others pointed out the same thing 😊

@JB-dz1zc 2 года назад

Excellent! You designed it, you built it, you can live with it! I like how you made your bed and slept in it(with the rain). You have a good size garage under it too(for storage or what not). Branching out with MERCH, you are moving on up!!! This is the exciting part of the build, can't wait to see your imagination run free! I'm so PROUD and happy for you and smiling ear to ear! HOW ABOUT YOU?!? 🚃 😉😁😊 🚃 👍 👏 👋

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thank you!!

@bobbyfairways490 2 года назад

Emma, you’re doing a fantastic job. Love seeing your progress on Birbie.

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thank you!

@silemdarcknabil2466 2 года назад

😊😊Little Emma , it's not Always easy , but you have a lot of courage. 🤗🤗 I admire you 🤗🤗💋💋 I wish you a good week 😊😊

@swamharuna7817 2 года назад

Girl it's all good to see how the bus is getting its needed creativity. Happy 4you

@norm5785 2 года назад

Great build on the bed frame. Rain is good for sleep. You made it all night awesome 🙂

@patriciaharkin1571 2 года назад

Wow, things are moving fast! Great job on the bed btw. Keep up the great work.

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

Thanks!

@michaelirizarry5037 2 года назад

that bed is awesome! you're doing great. so inspiring .

@RodRuth 2 года назад

Emma, from where I sit, it looks like you did a fine job. Nice going......

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thank you!

@BigFireDave 2 года назад

I like, I'm also impressed. NICE storage areaand place for lithium iron batteries and water tank and storage. VERY NIVE INDEED.

@waywardwhippets2555 2 года назад

Love your progress!

@RadioWNEW 2 года назад

love watching the progress! Keep up the good work!

@fdomingo111 2 года назад

It's really coming along quite nicely!!! We start our Bus build in March!!! Hope to see you on the road someday!!!

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

exciting!!

@williamcabana5326 2 года назад

You've come along way! I'm sure your inspirations are going to help other folks. Your doing a great job!!! 🤗😀

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thank you!!

@jameswatson521 2 года назад

Emma you have a great vision for your build I love how your inventiveness an willingness to change things as you go u shouldn’t really be worried about other people thinking you are taking their ideas from them because you can use them just tweak them into something that works for you just remember not everyone has the same bus and can say hey I built this myself and I’m proud of you for doing this keep up the good work Emma take your time don’t rush because when you push your self is when mistakes happen

@curtistucker8514 2 года назад

I am proud of you..great job

@briandavis9975 2 года назад

Well done Emma, well done.

@timbucktwo5929 2 года назад

Good job keep up the great work

@raycucchi5557 2 года назад

Love watching your progress, your a inspiration to us all, keep it up! 👍😁💕

@swamharuna7817 2 года назад

The king size b got you a planing something under right. Hope it's beautiful.

@melaniemckay2270 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing your build! I have a bus a lot like yours and am learning a lot!

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

so glad to hear it! 😊💙

@Beartrap70 2 года назад

Hi Emma :) Great job on your bed frame - You did it right, you have carpentry skills

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

Thanks so much! 😊

@alnwras9995 2 года назад

Great job.

@ronaldseitz3677 2 года назад

Emma another awesome job 👍 well done

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@keithburkett9448 2 года назад

Hey also under your bed on the right side at the back next to the side back door you can close off a space off under the bed for storage.

@ashleytakesaction2537 2 года назад

Amazing job Emma! I want to get a bus so bad!!

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

do it!!

@meqqui8249 2 года назад

Amazing job Emma!

@childish9132 2 года назад

Nice job on the framing. I think you should have done it in phases tho. Where’s your water tank going? If under the bed, can you get it in still without taking stuff apart? Battery bank? Will you have to install all that under the bed lying down? I think you should have run your plumbing and electrical first. Will be really hard to work around the bed now.

@nisar6339 2 года назад

Maybe the next thing you should make is curtains if you’re going to stay out there again! 😂 I’m so excited for you!!!!

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thank you!! i probably should 😅

@TheBlake27 2 года назад

Nice work Emma!, it turned out great!, Keep at it, you'll be done before you know it!

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thanks 😊😊

@TheBlake27 2 года назад

@@EmmaBuildsBirbie you're welcome, it's entertaining watching you learn by doing and you are going to pick up skills that you can use for years to come from it!

@paulshannon4576 2 года назад

You will have a lot of storage underneath the bed. Either some kind of drawers are compartments. Could make a large slide out drawer for the side door.

@OveBakken 2 года назад

You've come a long way since the day you picked up the bus with your brothers. You're close to being a pro now! 😃👍

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

😊💙

@dennisporter753 2 года назад

Awesome build Emma! Looks comphy too.. A nice rain helps sleeping to me.. I like the shirt design of the bus.. Very cool.. looking forward to seeing the next project.. Cheers from Missouri..

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thank you!

@rodmidbon7234 2 года назад

Put plywood on the underside of the 2x4's and instead of the slats use plywood and use a piano hinge along that back door wall you will have 3 1/2"s of additional hidden storage or add another 2x4 around the perimeter and have 7" of storage under the bed run electricity into to it and you can charge all your electronics out of sight

@kennethshelton9976 2 года назад

Great work 👍❤️😃🇺🇸

@MelissaMalzahn 2 года назад

Great job building your bed frame. You should be very proud.

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thanks so much!

@PermafrostBeards 2 года назад

Ha ha, dude the sales pitch is the absolute best part! Glad you have merch and stuff now. Congrats and the first night in your bus!

@zedalis 2 года назад

That's a big bed. Very aspirational. :)

@AlienFing 2 года назад

Awesome job Emma, it's really beginning to take shape. Nice merch too, and nice idea on the custom quotes. All the best. Andi, UK

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thanks! 😊

@matthaffner9920 2 года назад

Hey, I’m worried about the two center joists. A few pocket screws on each end will fail over time between the weight of you and the bed and vibration of traveling. I’ve seen a few comments about adding joist hangers and you definitely need them. Go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and ask them for four joist hangers that will work for a 2x4.

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

a couple people have said this, it's on my list now. thanks!

@snakeboren4814 2 года назад

LOOKS GOOD EMMA...SO DO U;!!!

@johannawykes7584 2 года назад

Hi how's you beautiful 😘😘 bed came out very well,Bet ur looking forward to having lazy days chilling out when u finally get out on road x all the best Jonathan 🇮🇪xxx

@lexyschuetze 2 года назад

I am so impressed you're doing this by yourself!! Holding those boards alone is so hard and you totally figured it out! Great job! Your bus is so cute! What size is it?

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thanks so much!! it's 27 feet, 9 windows

@barrywhitlock141 2 года назад

You said about putting a big box under the bed, but when the box is full of your stuff it will be hardef to manage. I think 3 smaller box's would be so much better to manage and the middle box could be on runners that with a hinged top could also act as a desktop that would be accessed from outside.

@moustachemike7128 2 года назад

your back ..... too Kool...

@evilborg 2 года назад

8:49 shims thats the word you are looking for.

@mattmerritt1040 2 года назад

Still enjoying your build! Gonna have all kinds of what if scenarios and people saying do this or that... Just take your time, but keep going and don't be afraid to make decisions and just do it! If it didn't work fix it later!

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thank you!

@filmslasherbryanoconnell6484 2 года назад

Hey Emma you're doing such a great job Warda in Vice next time you make a video make sure not to have license plates or any other stuff like that in your videos some nice shiny hardwood floors some siding and it would look great🙂

@mattdaniel9972 2 года назад

there is great storage space here if you do it right.heavy duty draws where the doors are opening outside you could make one an out door cooking area with a stove and a sink with a hand pump. rest of the space water and bat storage

@minimanjos84 2 года назад

Great work! Brilliant to see your problem solving skills improving as you learn more things. I'm sure it will feel much safer sleeping in the bus once you have curtains up, though you're right, murderers are renowned for not liking to go out in the rain 😁

@FindingPeace65 2 года назад

You mean.. frame out your bed. laugh out loud. Love watching your videos. Your a great inspiration!

@beachlife9419 2 года назад

Nice , get a small heater to help keep warm ,

@Grbherbtpusy48 2 года назад

In the future take and get a bar of soap or a candle and rub your screws on the candle/soap and then screw it in... It will make it a lot easier and it will keep the head of the screw from stripping..

@erikgeorge3770 2 года назад

🤗❤️🤗🥰🥰 it’s a learning process and you’re doing great

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thanks!!

@DavetheUberSlave 2 года назад

You did good

@leandalynch975 2 года назад

cool wondered why you didnt do floor walls 1st? seal everything walls lights windows everything, doing well love your planning and go

@popko12345 2 года назад

i am inprest vour the work jou doing vrey nice

@stuartcameron1550 2 года назад

Good job 👍 girl

@tomwilliam5118 2 года назад

I love going along on the journey with you on your build. I would switch to deck screws they are easier to screw in and you have less chance of messing up the screw head. Check them out I think you'd be pleased

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thanks!

@brads4667 2 года назад

I am so proud of you for using pocket screws. You sure have come a long way on learning how to build things

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

pretty crazy! Still got a long way to go 😊 thank you

@larswennskog5239 2 года назад

Hi Emma! The bed frame turned out really good👍. I guess you will put some cover over the insulation on the wall area under the bed or…? Is there any inlet for fresh air and an outlet to get air circulation? Exiting to see what you will build next week🙂👍

@TheTinyPowerhouse6163 2 года назад

safety glasses young lady!!

@gailresources8120 2 года назад

Will you have a couple of feet deep in the back for a “garage” area to access from the outside? This already looks great!

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thanks! just the lower part

@dougintothesunset 2 года назад

"Hopefully it's fine". . . . Bah hahahaha. You're doing a great job. Thanks for the videos.

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@HankEyring 2 года назад

Once again you are amazing us with your initiative to just figure things out. The Kreg tool has a bit of a learning curve for sure, but once you get it down it’s amazing. Super impressed with you as you take the time to film, edit & share with the world what can be accomplished. YOU’RE KILLING IT!! What was the other channel you were talking about? Your friend Connor or something?

@HankEyring 2 года назад

Never mind, I see the link in the description

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thank you!!

@markitathomas4146 2 года назад

Great job Emma. I am going to check out the website. I love the color sweatshirt you have. Thank you for the content.🌈🌈🌈

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thank you!! 😘

@AB-C1 2 года назад

Great job on the bed really great first time effort! Life is about working things out for yourself and that's great you are able to do that! Many people can't! Or don't have the courage to without having their hand held through life.. so be proud of what you've achieved and DONT STOP tackling things like this yourself! As with a bit of effort trial and error it will usually work out ok! (Unless it's something that could be dangerous obviously! Like gas and electric!) Lol 😅 Seriously though well done looks great! 👍💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@JustaOldman 2 года назад

I was reading the comments on your trip and saw where you mentioned studying abroad. What is your field of education and what got you interested in a bus? Keep on keeping on.

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

I studied linguistics! and honestly no idea... i just always thought it was a cool idea and this one sorta fell into my lap when I was looking for a project

@BigFireDave 2 года назад

A cheap Chinese diesel heater or 2 will keep it nice and toasty with that insulation.

@DNA930 2 года назад

Good job. you should consider tinting the windows. keep up to good work.

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thanks! they're already tinted pretty dark :)

@newman_LaRue_Jr 2 года назад

Don't forget to install safety locks on the inside for your doors

@darkfactory8082 2 года назад

Great job, Emma, but I have to say that you're probably the only girl I've ever heard say: "Im' confused why it'sworking"... Cheer yourself, you've made something good, solid! =) Be optimistic!

@ericdavenport32 2 года назад

Build your cloths hamper at the foot of your bed

@fredrikenglin5601 2 года назад

Hi Emma. You're really doing a great job on that bus. But I wonder about you're floor plan? Are you 100% sure of that plan? I just wonder so you will think twice just so you will be 100% sure about it, :D I work as a caravanbuilder at a company here in sweden and I know that most people have difficult to decide their plans in the end. I can recomend you to look at "Reboot Life" here on you tube and how they did their conversion. I really like their bathroom plan because it feels so much more space in the bus. And who knows mayby you can get some ideas for your bus? Anyway, I think you're doing a great work on that bus and I think you're so cool. I follow you all the way to the end.

@EmmaBuildsBirbie 2 года назад

thanks, I'll take a look! I know that this probably doesn't seem like the best floor plan in terms of maximizing small spaces. But it's really important to me that it has the sort of feeling I'm going for. Either way i will take a look! 😊