WE'RE BACK (phase 3 of the bus build begins) 

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Emma, when it becomes time to put the mattress back in, use 3 long ratchet straps to fold it in half long ways. Release the straps after it is back in place.

Welcome Back! I recommend you focus and finish one area before moving to the next. Completely finish the bedroom area. Including wire management, trim, paint, everything. Then FINISH the kitchen. Everything. Trim, wires, stove, sink. You will feel GREAT when you finish an area!

Sugestion, invest in a book 📖 on table saw usage. What you don't know is going to get you hurt. Never try ro cross cut a long board by holding it against the fence. Please get instructions.

Hey Emma! First-time commenter, long-time lurker! I noticed only one other person say it, so I wanted to be sure to echo it as well. Ventilation underneath your mattress is very, very important! My partner and I purchased a converted shuttle bus (before redoing the entire build) and noticed our mattress was getting moldy very quickly. Please make sure you have proper ventilation under your mattress, for your healths sake. Glad you're back and hope you had a lovely trip.

Great to see you back. You are already using a cordless Ridgid drill, pick up a 18 gauge cordless brad nailer and the batteries will be interchangeable. Take care :)

Emma, you need to make yourself a straight edge guide for you hand circular saw. It's extremely easy. Get an alluminum flat bar of 6mm long as you need, drill some holes, screw it on some thin plywood and then cut it along the bar with the hand circular saw, making sure it's on the largest part of the saw's shoe (in your case the left). It will save you a world of frustration... The newly cut edge is your straight edge, which you align to your marks and you'll be spot on every single time. Even better if you glue on the underside a thin strip of rubber close to lengthwise edges, just to make it more stable. 😉 The best is to help yourself in the simplest way possible. I still admire your inpiration and devotion to accomplish your endeavour. Go,Emma, go! 👍

Still making me smile! Welcome back to this wintry land!

Invest in a finish nailer that does the 3/4"-2-21/2" nails (2 n1 nailer) how about a smaller portable compressor for the bus. For inflating scooter tires,water board etc. Blowing out the bus..you'll have that nailer for a very long time, so invest in quality not quantity ;)

*tip* run 2 ratchet straps under n over the mattress on both ends, cinch tight and start ratcheting, bends the mattress in half to move easier. Hope that helps for future Emma ;)

YAY BUS!

Remember where you started and how far you’ve come !!! More you do the better you get!!! 18v brad nailer !!!

you look very rested. You will get your bus groove back. Don't sweat it.

Welcome back, missed seeing you and Birdie together. Can’t wait to see what fun you have in store for us

Going on RU-vid to see you just uploaded a new bus build video = day made! ❤

I have missed your weekly building updates.

In simi trucks the bed is on a hinged platform with hydraulic shocks, like the back door of a mini van, so you can lift it up with ease and reach into the space below :) Just fyi. So happy to see you today Emma. Good luck with your plans 🤞

Swanson makes a straight edge for cutting ply with a circular saw

Since you're going for a platform, consider getting a moisture barrier for under your mattress (like a Hypervent Aire-Flow) or drill some holes for airflow to avoid condensation that can cause mold/mildew in a space like yours

I have an idea to help with your procrastination: get a chalk board or even just a poster board and make lists and hang it up. Cross off each task as you finish, add others if neede.

I think you're doing brilliantly. I built my toyota coaster bus. They're jigsaw puzzles without instructions.

Welcome home Emma, looks as if you have a lot on your plate for the bus. Try taking little bites until you are back in 100% build mode. You can do it, you always find a way. ❤❤

Paslode nailer uses fuel cell and battery (cordless nailer) Look into the different sizes and figure out what works best for your situation. ✌️✌️✌️✌️

Ryobi has 18v nailers 23-G 18-G 16-G 15-G. The bigger the G the smaller the nail. Most people start with 18-G. Good Luck.

Kind of late at this point, but ratchet straps really help to move foam mattresses. I folded mine nearly in half and kept it in place while moving with them, and they made great handles. Separately, some people suggest against a solid bed frame because it lacks airflow and can increase chances of mold, mildew, etc depending on your humidity. Having the slats connected to a larger frame, and being able to lift the frame (and mattress) with a removable ceiling pully could work.

I have an electric Brad nailer! Use it all the time!

Stick with air for the brad nailer, the home depot Ridgid brand is the best. A cheap electric brad nailer WILL be crap, if you do go that way the Milwaukee 18g fuel is the only one to get. As for plywood for the bed deck... drill lots of 1' or 1 1/2" holes in the plywood for it to breathe or you will get mold. Lay out the holes so that when you flip your mattress the area that was over the hole at one end is NOT over a hole when flip to the opposite side. Just my 2c.

Welcome home, Emma! 🤗

doing the beveled cut with the skill saw on the edge like that is so hard freehand, at least your tried the table saw! Great job

Hi Emma Glad Your back to the bus, Hey When you put your mattress back, Try putting a Ratchet Strap around it and " Squish It Together Like a Taco, One on each end might help ya get it in the BUS a bit better!!! Your always so Spunky! I love it!! Thank You, You always make me Smile! ; )

You look good for 800! Welcome back!

I am so glad you're back to the bus builds! I now have something to watch! Please don't get discouraged. You are doing a great job. Luv your channel!

Welcome home Emma +1 on using rat het straps to fold mattress for reinstall.

It wouldn't be an Emma video without a little screaming and yelling, but I thought the headboard came out pretty nice, actually. It's great to have you back!!! (and out of the clutches of those Europeans.)

So glad to see your smiling face back

Hello Emma, you make me smile. Shame on me but I love the way you react when struggling… Best of luck ❤

I am glad to see you back at it. You've got this!

Just started my Ritual multi-vitamins. The organic pea protein ingredient comes from a town just down the road. Thanks for the lead on this product.

Very nice to see you back, with a smile on your face, can’t wait to see what your future holds.

You’re so beautiful, I’m glad you had a safe trip!!

It still looks amazing the work that you have done

Hi Emma, good to have you back, but whatever you do don't sell yourself short on your abilities, you need to get back into the rhythm of things. Looking forward to your upcoming videos

Don't blame your aging back! Blame your nephew for growing so fast! I'm glad to see you back in the bus!

Great Video Emma 👍 and Good Luck with the rest of the bus project. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. Welcome Back

Glad to see you back. Look forward to see your fantastic journeys and adventures

Hey Emma, Electric brad nailer will work fine. Just keep these tools lubricated and they will last decades. You don't need to break the bank on tools meant for people that do this professionally. On your cuts, I can't say this enough and I know it's a bother but you have to have a secure the boards on a level surface. Also, if you are looking for precision you need guides and use that clamp that you had sitting on the table to secure the piece your cutting. You are doing great though. Keep it up.

Its a good thing you didn't do the solid base for the bed as it will create mold issues

I am so happy you are back your bus is beautiful take your time and have fun . Thank you for sharing I really appreciate it ❤❤❤

3:05 that part killed me, the little scream 🤣

I nearly wet myself laughing at you taking the mattress put the window. I'm screaming at my screen "tie ratchet straps* around the mattress to bend it slightly in the middle" (*2, if not 3). Maybe a hint for putting it back in the bus, if it's not already.

Get a cordless finish nailer, the ryobi I have works great for quickly nailing something

Greenworks nailer is really good also. 24 volt and morr compact.

It was cool to see your trip and also it’s a pleasant surprise to see you back so soon. You’re on a mission with Birbie, rooting for you all the way.

It’s good to see you getting things done. Best of luck.

yay emmas back! glad you enjoyed your trip.

💚🍀💚🍀💚 Yay!!!!!!! TGIF

awesome video thankyou keep them coming

Maybe you should look intoan air matress. MUCH LIGHTER and you can increase or decrease air pressure to make it what you want.

Welcome back young lady. Glad to see back on commo land!🎉❤

I can relate to this vid. You inspire!!! My bus has been a year in the making Love your vids. Peace

You are funny and I love that !!... your videos makes me smile ,thanks!... get a small compressor no need to get a big one for brad nails, electric ones are good too but if you already invested in pneumatic a small harbor freight for $50 bucks and about 10lbs will have steady power ... $50 against $150 for something you only need for few nails and then put away... just my take on getting more tools that will do the same work regardless. Good luck.

Good Luck, you're doing great. Your my inspiration.

Good to see you on our side of the pond , Hope your trip was great! Now I have my favorite Emma back on here!

Just to echo the comments of BeartrapKara…the Ryobi 18v air nailer is an excellent alternative to the air gun. No tank and hose to lug around. And the various size of nails make it a great trim and pin nailer. Have owned one for 3 years now, love it. Also great to tack boards in place so your able to screw them in to their final position.

I loved your travel videos, nice to see you back at the bus though.I picked up a cordless brad nailer and I love it.

Oh, you were in Vilnius?! Am from Vilnius 🙂 I hope you liked my small country 🙂 So, greetings to Utah from Lithuania! Thanks for the video

Great job back working on the bus, enjoyed your travel videos

Welcome back Emma, I hope you had a great time traveling. I see you're back riding the horse on your project. Happy summer!!!!

Hi Emma, Great to see you home safely. Much success on your build ! 🙏🏽💛👍🏽🇨🇱

Welcome home! I bet you are excited to get started. Can’t wait to hear who is traveling with you this summer.

You got this! You trying everyday is what matters.

I’m learning so much from you love

As i start this video i smile to my self and have to say how glad i am you are back and posting Keep Doing what you do

Good to see you back and rejuvenated 😉😉You got this girl!

Hi Emma, I can’t wait to hear what your next project is and please RU-vid it as we all love you

welcome home !!

Great video Emma! Yeah just slow down you'll be fine.. "more haste less speed" as the old saying goes. Take your time you'll get it done in half the time! Great job anyway! Great to see you back working on the bus! And also looking forward to your next road trip! Cheers from London 😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

You are correct. Your time away has made you look and feel refreshed. Welcome back, you're just as pretty as ever. Looking out the bus windows, I used to live in Utah and do not miss the snow, now living in Florida. ❤❤

Great to see you back, safe and well. Bet you missed your house on wheels!?! Smile Emma, I am! 😁🍀

yess..

Hey beautiful Emma. Glad to see you back doing another bus video. Missed you. Hope you had a great time in Europe. Keep up the good work. Love you 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💐💐💐🪻

Welcome back

Emma thank you for the laughs! Your struggle with the mattress reminds me of bringing a futon into the house. It was a queen size mattress, and it flopped all over the place! I got it inside after about a half hour fight with it, and then I needed a rest.

You’re just the best person to see before my weekend starts. You have the superpower to lift one’s spirit three or for levels higher. As Dolly sang “your smile is like a breath of spring” and we saw lots of beautiful smiles in this video. So you made sure that spring will be here very soon. I think your plan to do it slower and more careful could work. And a table saw is frightening for sure. In short, you made my day as always. Keep up the good work and see you again soon. 👋🇳🇱

Paying attention to details is all very well and fine but the way you do it now gives you perfect opportunities to practice your impressive problem solving skills. Of course the price of plywood might be a factor too . . . Thanks for sharing Emma, it's good to see you back and jazzed up.

Try edge banning the edges, lot easier than 45ing the edge. Takes minimal tools.

I am your happy you friend had a good overseas. And maybe you should use a air mattress and I notice on one of your video the old wheel ramp you can make a bike lift out of it for your Monkey bike?

Welcome back...:)

You've got this :)

Ridgid battery 18 gauge nailer is great

Emma, Love the vlog. Where you had the hole you could have but a panel, than you would have been able to have a place for dirty laundry..

Hello Emma God bless you stay safe on the road please take the Lord God with you wherever you go have a bless day in Jesus name

Rechargeable 20v braid nailer and u can travel with too

watched the trip videos. glad ur back to the bus though.

The green band you have the bed should face down not up so now 😊😊

Yay, fav

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I'm helping you push here🙃🤣🙃

The music is back! hahah

I would suggest for you to buy the 18 gauge Rigid brushless cordless Brad Nailer. It’s like $200 and The Home Depot