Camper Van Wall Panel Ramblefest
Project of Science Project of Science
12.9K subscribers
21,133 views
1.1K

 Published On Jan 8, 2023

Instead of doing a monotonous step by step guide to building a wall panel, I decided to ramble on about some of the most useful tips and techniques I've learned to install and make a better wall panel. I'm currently in the middle of a 2022 Sprinter 4x4 conversion.

0:00 Intro
0:59 The best drill bit for pilot holes
2:32 Finding the hole
3:51 Adjusting hole locations
4:44 Make nice cutouts
11:58 Working with small pieces and making cutouts
15:17 Better results wrapping fabric panels

If you found this entertaining, educational or even enraging, consider buying me a coffee...or a beer;). Please use the link:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/projecto...
Thank you for your support!

Amazon links help me out. Thank you.
Twin tip bits: https://amzn.to/3jOIMIP

Rivnuts (M6!): https://amzn.to/40LBZQS

Cone tip set screws (M6): https://amzn.to/3RUbZ1u

Cone tip set screws (1/4"): https://amzn.to/40J2JBH

Barb bit (aka rotary rasp): https://amzn.to/3YA1Ucq
Note: this is model Vermont American 16680. This thing seems to be sold out almost everywhere as of January 2023. Ebay seems to have a few available. These 1/4" thick rasp bits don't seem to be made by many other companies, or any.
Carbide burr bit: https://amzn.to/40QzNaC
Note: these carbide bits work in metal, but are slower in wood. If dealing with wood I'd try to find the barb bit.

Corner templates: https://amzn.to/40I9eEN

Jigsaw blades: https://amzn.to/3DZXiEH

Makita trim router: https://amzn.to/3lne61H

Pattern router bit:
The exact bits I use: https://www.infinitytools.com/mini-me...
Note: I like the router bits with top and bottom bearings. There are applications where you don't want top and bottom bearings, but I use these for 98% of tasks.
Other options:
Whiteside makes great quality bits: https://amzn.to/40LCAlA
Yonico makes decent bits, the angled cutters on a true spiral bit can leave a better surface, but aren't usually available in a top bearing setup. This looks close to a spiral bit with a top bearing: https://amzn.to/3RRCV1X

Square file: https://amzn.to/3XmVVXu

CA Glue aka super glue:
For blue tape trick medium works decent: https://amzn.to/3XpwunW
Accelerator: https://amzn.to/3Xu6cB4
If you haven't used CA glue I'd recommend picking up the sampler to get acquainted: https://amzn.to/3E0aYPU

Spray adhesive: https://amzn.to/3XqHzFx

Drawer latches I use: https://amzn.to/3Zghk5B

show more

Share/Embed