The more I wrestle with Nana's sewing machine, the more I marvel at the skill of that generation of women. The machine appears to possess a demonic spirit of its own. My Nana's generation knew how to tame and control that spirit.
I have read the manual and I've tested all of the settings on […]
I've made a folding shelf to bridge the gap between #PaddyTheCaddy's bench seat and the folded flat 2nd row seat. This means the bed is long enough to stretch out on.
I need to finish the support struts and I'll need some kind of hook and eye to stop the […]
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Pour sécuriser votre van ou camping‑car sans vous ruiner : faux cadenas universels, look pro et effet anti‑intrusion immédiat.
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#vanlife #campingcar #securite #antivol #roadtrip #vanconversion #vanlovers #travelgear #bonplan #temufinds #utilitaire #campeur #Temu #affilee
A black and white diagram of a sewing machine with each part labelled with a number.
A list of numbered sewing machine parts: 1 Spool pin 2 Zigzag width control knob 3 Stretch stitch control knob 4 Top cover 5 Top cover thread guide and Tension bracket 6 Thread take-up lever 7 Patchomatic darner 8 Face plate 9 Thread guides 10 Presser bar 11 Needle bar thread guide 12 Presser foot thumb screw 13 Presser foot 14 Shuttle cover slide plate 15 Feed teeth 16 Needle plate 17 Needle 18 Thread tension regulator 19 Needle clamp 20 Arm 21 Bed plate 22 Drop feed knob 23 Reverse button 24 Stitch length regulator knob 25 Stitch indicator window 26 Balance wheel 27 Bobbin winder latch 28 Bobbin winder spindle
After mastering carpentry 🪚 I am now embarking on a short qualifying course as a seamstress.
#PaddyTheCaddy
#VanConversion
Petite amélioration simple pour votre van ou camping-car : remplacer les vieilles serrures par des loquets à bouton-poussoir. C'est sans clé, super sécurisant en route et l'installation est un jeu d'enfant.
Ce lot pas cher : temu.to/k/eu9t0b2aepd
#vanconversion #amenagementvan #astuce #securite #pub
Unistruts onto the roof for the solar panels #fordcustom #diycamper #campervan #vanconversion
A bench seat along the driver's side trim in the rear of a VW Caddy. It is made of a wooden frame which has slats on top. In the trim pockets there's a roll of kitchen roll and other useful things. There's a tiny blue and white striped mug on top of the bench just to mess with the viewer's sense of scale.
I've made a bench for #PaddyTheCaddy.
It pulls out in 2 sections to make 3/4 of a bed. The remaining 1/4 will be at this end and built onto a folded down middle row seat.
Bits aren't straight. Some of the joints and screws are woeful and I've already […]
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Something I've learned from my #PaddyTheCaddy #VanConversion is that I simply cannot do anything straight.
I can't saw straight, drill straight, screw straight.
Everything is not quite right. It doesn't help that most of Wickes' wood comes from the boomerang plantation, but it's not ALL their […]
We added an openable rooftop to our camper van 🚐🌄
Extra space, better views and the perfect spot to relax on the road.
🎥 Full video:
youtu.be/1IFVYsUaDnw?...
#VanLife #VanBuild #CamperVan #VanConversion #ExploringOutLoud
A rectangular frame of light coloured wood with legs in 3 of the corners. The wood is clamped to 2 work benches. There is garage clutter in the background.
Making this #VanConversion bed for #PaddyTheCaddy reminds me of one of my favourite jokes.
Q: What is the difference between a Duck?
A: One of its legs is too far apart.
A corner joint of 3 pieces of soft wood. There are various clamps and pencil marks. A hand, in fingerless gloves, supports one piece. One tiny move can throw everything out of true.
I could do with a jig, but this is no time for dancing - I have a bed to build.
#PaddyTheCaddy
#VanConversion
A piece of 44mm square section wood being sawn with a handsaw. The wood is clamped to a workbench and to another one which is out of view. On the workbench there's a notebook, some sandpaper and a square. There's a Union Flag mat on the cold garage floor.
I find sawing wood very satisfying.
I'm making a bench/bed for #PaddyTheCaddy.
#VanConversion
#VWCaddy
Made a YouTube video. It's long, it's detailed, and statistically most of you won't watch it. But I appreciate the three of you who will. #YouTube #VanBuild #FullVideo #VanConversion
Spent an hour hoovering a van floor. This is peak entertainment. My mum would be so proud. #VanBuild #VanConversion #DIY #VanBuildTips
A coloured line drawing. There's a pale blue 3D box with a total of 4 weight-bearing supports. The long side of the box has a separate green frame. On top of the box are a mix of yellow and purple slats which are massively too big but give me an idea of the construction technique. The yellow slats are fixed to the blue frame. The purple slats are attached to the green frame, which slides out. "NOT TO SCALE" is printed above the drawing.
In case anyone is wondering how my #PaddyTheCaddy #VanConversion is coming along, this is my attempt at designing a bed.
I'm rubbish at drawing, either by hand or by computer, but a simple not-to-scale sketch is helping me to work things out. The different […]
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@strypey @joshsjunkdrawer This is a really interesting article about just how awful YouTube has become.
I watch YouTube a lot and I've been getting more and more uncomfortable with it but it's where all the How To videos are which are helpful for my #VanConversion project.
If I do ever post […]
Looking up, past the silhouette of next door's house, at a cloudy sky. There are tantalising bright spots, where the sun may think of popping out, but the strong wind is quickly spreading the cloud over any gaps.
Yes, of course I'm testing #PaddyTheCaddy's new solar panel. Why else would I be standing in a gale staring at a cloudy sky?
#VanConversion
#PaddyTheCaddy #VanConversion update.
After finishing the floor, I seemed to run out of steam and needed a break. I also needed to give some time to the household and other tasks which had been backing up.
I'm refocused now, although I'm in a circle of decisions. My design will depend on what […]
Fenster in der Schiebetür
Ausschnitt der Dachhaube mit Holzrahmen
Ausschnitt für den MaxxFan über dem Bett
Heute war wieder Action:
Der Ausschnitt für den MaxxFan über dem Bett ist drin, das Fenster in der Schiebetür sitzt fest und der Rahmen für die Dachhaube bei der Dinette wurde geklebt!
#Selbstausbau #FiatDucato #Kastenwagenausbau #CamperVan #VanLife #VanConversion #DIYVan #AusbauProjekt
Eingesetztes Dinettefenster
Geklebter Rahmen Bettfenster
Eingesetztes Bettfenster
Ausschnitt Dachhaube bei der Dinette
Großer Tag bei Hugo: Ein Rahmen wurde geklebt, zwei Fenster sitzen jetzt fest im Blech und der Ausschnitt für die Dachhaube über der Dinette ist geschnitten!
Hugo wird immer luftiger und heller.
#Selbstausbau #FiatDucato #Kastenwagenausbau #CamperVan #VanConversion #VanLife #DIYVan #Prototyp
Holzrahmen für das Dinettefenster mit Zwingen befestigt.
Ausschnitt in der Schiebetür
Corpus Delicti ohne Kabel
Heute ging’s weiter: Der Rahmen fürs Dinettefenster ist drin und der Ausschnitt in der Schiebetür ist geschnitten! ✂️🚐
Und Hugo? Der stellt sich ständig mit dem rechten Vorderreifen auf unsere Kabel. Offenbar sein neuer Parkplatz. 😅
#Selbstausbau #AusbauProjekt #Kastenwagenausbau #VanConversion
From empty shell to full home on wheels! 🚐✨
Flooring, insulation, kitchen, shower, AC, diesel heater & security system, our full van build in one recap.
🎥 Watch → youtu.be/LA2_4IfR0Mc?...
#VanBuild #VanConversion #VanLife #CamperVan #ExploringOutLoud
Cut in einer Strebe.
Seitenwand mit einer entfernten Strebe
Seitenwand mit zwei entfernten Streben
Heute wurde’s ernst: Wir haben in Hugos Seitenwänden die Streben entfernt, die bei den Fenstern im Weg waren. 💪
Mit viel Feingefühl, Funken und Geduld – jetzt ist Platz für Licht & Aussicht! ☀️
#AusbauProjekt #CamperVan #DIYVan #FiatDucato #Kastenwagenausbau #Selbstausbau #VanConversion #VanLife
🔒 Safety first!
We just installed a full security system in our camper van, cameras all around to keep us safe on every adventure 🚐✨
🎥 Watch → youtu.be/LA2_4IfR0Mc?...
#VanBuild #VanConversion #VanLife #CamperVan #ExploringOutLoud
A sneak peek inside our new family van! 🚐✨
Cozy, functional, and ready for adventure.
🎥 Watch the full build → youtu.be/LA2_4IfR0Mc?...
#VanBuild #VanConversion #VanLife #CamperVan #ExploringOutLoud
Make your camper van quieter & cozier! 🚐✨
We show how to insulate your van for cold, heat & sound, from the best materials to the full install process 🧰
🎥 Watch → m.youtube.com/watch?v=LA2_...
#VanLife #VanBuild #ExploringOutLoud #VanConversion
Bodenblech mit Rostschutzfarbe
Rostschutz für Hugo! 🚐🛠️
Beim Kauf war das Bodenblech schon voller Kratzer – also gab’s heute eine bisschen Rostschutzfarbe. Jetzt ist alles versiegelt und bereit für die nächsten Ausbauschritte. 🔧
#AusbauProjekt #CamperVan #DIYVan #Kastenwagenausbau #Prototyp #Selbstausbau #VanConversion #VanLife
The inside of a red van with the side trim removed so you can see bare metal. Lots of the metal is covered with silver-backed foam. Also in the picture is a roll of fluffy white loft insulation.
I'm insulating #PaddyTheCaddy.
The driver's side is easy enough. The passenger side less so as I think that's where the fuel tank is and there isn't access to the inside of the outer skin. Hopefully any insulation will make a positive difference even if I […]
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