OMG! 2 HOURS??!! .... THAT'S ALL? lol ... I can't tell you how much I connect with you and your videos out of ALLLL the van build content creators out there ;) I am currently in this EXACT same phase and the garage looks like a Christmas Box Chipper exploded! Oh and I STILL don't have even 1 of my templates. I feel your pain sir. This was yet again a great video and I'm also just noticing that you are soooo close by. We are in Twin Falls currently and hoping to finish our Promaster build before the end of the year. Would absolutely LOVE to connect with you sir and hope your shop build is coming along as well. Hope to hear from you.
I had to make some templates for the floor seat cut out. From my dad’s advice, I created the template by adding different shaped bits of card with monster tape rather than cutting off. It worked really well. To done my cupboards yet, so may not work for them. But the advantage is you can get the first piece of card in the right place and then stick further pieces on. Easier with two pairs of hands.
Hey man, good videos, they've been helping me with my Promaster build. Floor and insulation are in, just started wiring the lights. I was having such a hard time trying to figure out how to make the recessed walls to accommodate a full size bed and your other video helped me with that so much. Thanks and can't wait to see more!
Hi Colton, 2 questions for you. 1) Did the 1/2" ply hold up? I see lot of others use 3/4" but, wow, that stuff gets heavy. 2) Did you put some sort of thin ply under the cabinets? Great vid :)
I use a protractor/angle finder from Amazon to get the angles on corners/straight edges. (www.amazon.com/General-Tools-29-Plastic-Protractor/dp/B00004T7P5/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=angle+finder&qid=1609861677&sr=8-16) I find this tool easier to use in tight corners than the typical angle finder. Then I measure the distance between each corner and start with that template. This seems to save me a lot of time. This doesn't work so well on curved or radiused edges. There I think the "fist" method would be better. Great job. I'm in the process of doing a Promaster 2500 for my winter project and I've used several of your techniques. Thank you for the series.
That protracter would have saved me hours!! haha thanks for the link! Also I'm glad to hear you have been using some of my techniques! hope they have been helpful! Cheers
any tips for getting the back support beam (the 45) positioned correctly on the cabinet sides, if they aren’t perfectly flush to the wall/ceiling? it looks like yours were off just a bit but i can’t work out in my head how to hold everything in place and get them lined up without 5 hands haha. maybe temporarily attaching to the wall+ceiling first, then marking the position for the 45 support beam in-place?
This video saved the day for me! I had been struggling and making some rather poor cabinets but now feel like Ive got something good to work with! Thanks :D
Hi Colton! Well done with the cabinets, looks great! I was just wondering what kind of paint you're using here? Is it interior water based or oil based? Any sealants? Thanks for all the great videos!
Hey! All the paint I used is Aura from Benjamin Moore, I had them match a white for me and all the paint is in a satin sheen. Not sure if it is water or oil based
You need to buy the contour gauge that forms to just about anything they have been copy now many store sells this takes the guess out of cutting shapes
When I'm ready to begin a project you always have a video to explain just how the heck it all works. With no building experience and only a jig saw, circular saw and a drill, I'm amazed at what you have taught me to do! Happy 4th of July - I'm making my first overhead cabinet and am doing so with confidence and a game plan! You rock! Thank you so much for helping with my build!!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Update: Three day weekend and an upper 1/2 cabinet, 1/2 bookcase built! I am SO happy with the way it turned out and SO appreciate your clear instructions. Sanding, and primer are on tomorrow's schedule and with a few coats of paint, it will be ready to hang by the weekend. My only question now is.....due to my infantile skills with this type of thing, I built it using pine rather than investing in prime wood for my first project. I will use a hard wood for the cabinet door. Do I rebuild this in a harder wood, or do you think pine in a non-galley cabinet will suffice? My confidence level has jumped so far and I'm 100% in to build my own upper cabinets. The galley and pantry.....not so sure yet! What wood do you recommend and should I donate my pine prototype or install it and hope it holds up?
@@anner6342 if you use regular pine you’re still good!! Just make sure you sand it down smooth! The paint with help protect and seal it :). Thanks for the update and good luck to you!
Hey Colton, I'm getting ready to install some overhead cabinets but saw some discussion on other sources about taking additional steps to make sure the cabinets right behind the driver can resist the force they'd see in the event of a front collision, so they don't detach and slam into the back of the driver's head. I know your cabinets are super strong... what do you think are some good techniques to use? I saw some mention of using 90 degree angle brackets bolted to the frame and the cabinets but I'd prefer to do something else. Any thoughts?
Do you remember the dimensions for these cabinets? Im going to use this layout for my 159 I'm getting ready to build out. Thanks for all these videos as I will be using a lot of them for reference.
Definitely the hardest and most time consuming part of the build. Really makes a mess out of the shop too. I'm just about ready to install mine. Fingers crossed! I think you could have used different hinges for that door issue. 1.5"+ offset.
Your work is beautiful, it’s really nice the way you explain and show as you go, also wonderful when you make a mistake you point it out, that is more helpful than you know ❤️ thank you!!!
I would have cut the doors straight through the horizontal midline to keep all the trims the same width. But, as it turns out, it's so little that you don't really notice it. Looks really good, actually.
It seems like you are doing a lot of van Builds and you mentioned how time consuming the painting takes. I was thinking it would be a time saver to maybe invest in a paint sprayer or even use foam rollers to paint with. The rollers will eliminate a lot of brush marks too. Absolutely love your videos!!!! Keep them coming.
Cabinets are looking fresh man! I'm getting all of the supplies for my cabinets. To be honest I'm not understanding the hinge overlay. Did you use 1/2 in or 1 1/4 in hinge overlay?
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds The fact you take time to respond to your viewers is next level! I’ve been in high stress financial sales roles the past 10 years & although I’ve never been a “handy man” I started watching RU-vid & have found an outlet with my first van build. A long ways to go but your videos have guided me through things I didn’t think I was capable of. Keep flying high & making a real difference 🤙
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Used to be framer as a kid. Gimpy now, had a stroke 4.5 years ago, was completely paralyzed right side. I function pretty well, just not confidante building cabinets. Love your work and videos, so awesome that you showed your mistake and corrected it. Thanks, DP
@@donpickett202 sorry to hear about your condition! Glad you enjoyed the videos! One thing I pride my self on this channel is showing you not only how to do it but how to fix your mistakes!! Haha cheers Don!
Colton, could you please give me the dimensions of the overhead cabinets you built. I am trying to get some perspective on what I want to build in my own van. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Yes, I know. I'm finishing my insolation and flooring today. I will start my cabinets from already finished Ikea ones and just adapt the back of them. I wish I had your skills
Hey Colton quick question! Do you remember how deep you made these cabinets? I know the more shallow they are, the more open the van feels. But fitting stuff inside them is still ideal 😂
If you use some birch heat tape on those door edges to cover that end-grain your finished doors would look better and be easier to paint. Just remember the tape is 1/16 so subtract 1/8 from your measurements both ways. It's cheap and you can iron it on or use a heat gun. Sand the edges smooth and it looks like a piece of solid hardwood. 16 years of cabinet building experience. Other than that nice job.
Hey Colton! I know this video was a while ago, do you happen to know what you used for making the face frame? I can tell if it’s ripped down ply or 1x2? Also for the nailer pieces did you use 1/2 inch or 3/4?
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds thank you! I appreciate you getting back to me so fast! I’m planning on hitting the overhead cabinets tomorrow. I built the frame, walls, and bed according to your videos. So I already appreciate you so much!
One more question for you. I’m now in the middle of my build, so far so good! Have a small upper completely done. My bigger overhead has too compartments (like yours at 3:23). My question is with the pocket holes on both sides of the upright piece did you have any issues with the kreg screws hitting each other?
So are your cabinets only mounted along those top two slats? The one going into the 45 degree angle and then the one flush against the ceiling? So the cabinets are sort of floating? How has this held up and how strong does it feel when attached?