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by mckenzie798
07 Aug 2020, 18:28
Forum: Campers
Topic: Varnish/stain birch ply
Replies: 13
Views: 3845

Re: Varnish/stain birch ply

    So this was for the bed section and I made sure it was all rectangular cuts so that the frame could be glued and pinned. I was using a sliding rail saw that I borrowed from a friend  :D  you can use a hand saw but they are generally long cuts and lead to cutting errors they are 25 pounds a day t...
by mckenzie798
30 Jul 2020, 12:49
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: window edge rust
Replies: 6
Views: 2023

window edge rust

Looking for some advice I have recently bought a T25 with solid body work and chassis but noticed some bubbling and water runs on the inside of the windows when the cards were removed. After removing the windows I have found quite a bit of rust in the window frame. From looking at it I think that sa...
by mckenzie798
20 Jul 2020, 07:32
Forum: Campers
Topic: Insulation?
Replies: 1
Views: 1681

Re: Insulation?

I am using this as it has a good r value will fill the cavities avoiding air gaps and is made from recycled plastic so wont rot. If i had the money i would buy sheeps wool as it is environmentally friendly, anti mold and anti rot. it also releases the moisture absorbed in a controlled manner. Im als...
by mckenzie798
20 Jul 2020, 07:25
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: lights
Replies: 3
Views: 1106

Re: lights

Thankyou for the replies this makes sense now. The camper is to be used by my family and parents and will not have an ultra modern look. So to avoid the comments of "that light is too bright it hurts my eyes" I think I will go with the 3000k  :ok
by mckenzie798
19 Jul 2020, 21:06
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: lights
Replies: 3
Views: 1106

lights

    I have currently stripped back the van to refit the interior and have access to everything so am going to insulate the ceiling and fit some lights.     I am looking at some led spot lights.  LED spot lights  with a remote control. question 1 has anyone got experience with these cheap sets are th...
by mckenzie798
19 Jul 2020, 20:59
Forum: Campers
Topic: Varnish/stain birch ply
Replies: 13
Views: 3845

Re: Varnish/stain birch ply

     sorry for the late reply, I work with ply alot and have done many "finished" projects recently including the bed and storage unit for a T25 in ply.      I would recommend a starting coat of 1:1:1 of polyurethane varnish, clear wood oil (linseed,ikeas own) and thinners. This mix gives ...