HOW TO Make The MOST Of Your Interior Space: Overland Camper Build

Big Red really starts to feel like a camper this week as we get onto cabinet making and finalise the layout. We share some of our space saving designs and tips for nice finishes and deal with the repercussions of Jon's 'oversharing' last week!

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00:00 Welcome Back and Layout
01:45 Brilliant bit of kit
04:19 On with the kitchen
09:54 Fridge options for your camper, pros and cons
11:51 Sofa construction
13:16 Tool Talk Tuesday: 3D printers
16:05 Sofa Build Part 2
20:00 What paint we use
21:28 True Blue Karaoke

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[jasonlund]

4 minutes 6 seconds, and we’ve already been exposed to the “black n decker fanny wrecker”, and this is a 22 min video lol😂😂, can’t wait to see this pins it’s first outing 👍

[brianturner]

Regarding Glue-ups: After nearly 40 years as a custom woodworking shop owner the tip I'm going to share with you here is the most amazing and useful of all.

When gluing up two pieces of material and you are concerned about typical sliding around issues, such as when pieces have glue on them, use a small amount of table salt to stop the typical movement as clamping force is applied. Only the smallest pinch of salt is required. For example; if attempting to glue the edge of plywood to the face surface of another piece, let's say 12 inches in length, you might only distribute 30 or 40 actual grains of salt into the glue prior to attempting to add clamps. Salt is crystalline in its structure and has sharp points which become embedded in the wood surfaces as pressure is applied. Of course salt will dissolve in moments, but not before the surfaces as secure.

Bonus: when applying glue refrain from applying glue simply by dripping it from a squeezed bottle and then pushing the surfaces together. It is far better to smear the glue over the entire area being glued. This method will help ensure that enough glue has been used, and give the greatest structural advantage.

Remember: You do want a bit of glue squeeze-out as items are clamped together. This ensure the joint has sufficient glue. The excess can easily be wiped away with a damp rag. One further issue: DON'T ADD TOO MUCH CLAMPING PRESSURE. This is the most common mistake made by less experienced wood workers. Doing this will starve the joint of sufficient glue to best fill the pores of the wood being worked.

[ShedTV]

That drilldo would have your eyes watering!

[seam]

That L shaped drawer looks perfect for storing some long “microphones”. 😉

Sorry I couldn’t resist. 😂

Love the content guys. I needed some cheering this morning and you guys gave me a laugh. ❤

[angiedavies]

You two are getting worse and I love it 😂 Big Red is looking great. Well deserved result getting the 3D printers gifted, companies can obviously see what a great job you guys are doing and how popular you have become. Have a great week ❤

[MrButtonpresser]

You guys rock. The builds are awesome in themselves, but your banter and jokes are outstanding. This is premium content.

[williamfence]

Really is a "Carry on camper" installment every week. Makes me quite nostalgic. Never change guys .

[zukwd]

And an other super thanx from Sjoerd & Claudia.
Have fun with the airfryer. And thanx for the entertainment again !

[johngrant]

True Blue. The perfect name for the channel. 😆🤣😂

[abruptalpaca]

I don't know what I love more the builds or the humor keep up the good work!

[marcoperoni]

John's microphone has to be the funniest thing ever, had me in stitches this time guys. 😂😂😂❤

[whatshellydoes]

Jon 😮😅! Oh bloody hell! You're definitely in the naughty corner: for letting Jess get a concussion and for your 😸 song! But, you did show all those 3Ts which I admit are all brilliant bits of kit for the workshop 🤔. Jess, I don't know what you're going to do with him, especially since he's rubbing off on you. 😂 Jon if you get Jess some more take away and cake for breakfast you'll be pardoned 🤣. Thanks for the laughs and inspiration guys. The build is really shaping up nicely. And as usual, the video ended too quickly. See ya next week 👋

[nigelrose]

John 1 song you forgot to sing was salt n pepper, push it 😂, keep your humour / vids coming always put a smile on my face and make me chuckle, entertainment / information tripple t at its best

[malcoppock]

Shadow foam inserts would make a beautiful addition to the work shop.

[robbeaumont]

Fantastic as always, can’t wait for next week. Toys and Tools Tuesday 😂😂

[aaronmayon]

I love the humour you both have, the banter is really 👌

[DIYAdventureNZ]

Thanks for the shout out guys!! The Wago connectors definitely help with Luke’s operator error of the soldering iron. Maybe he needs a battery powered one so he doesn’t have to wait for the electricity ⚡️

Millie and Kenzie are stoked to be the Tool tip girls for the 3d printers. They have been asking for us to get one!

[mnswamp]

The printers are awesome for doing things like custom wireways, mounts, vents and covers. Lots of software options out there for design like OnShape and FreeCAD. I've got at least a dozen widgets in my teardrop that were printed in the 'workshop'.

[Grizzmakes]

And I am back from my 🇺🇸 road trip. Again, hitting Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma (smithed three railroad spike knives) Illinois, Nashville Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and out……. A lot of miles, only two nights in Hotels, the rest with friends in their homes. Just everything was amazing. Now trying to upload videos here is a struggle.
But your build, as always delivers the best content and educational content too. Thanks again.

[NicholasRamm-bq]

Johnny you need a fixed camera pointing on the roller shutter door .I think it will give you some new features for the show 😂😂😂😂😂