I'm finally getting to build some walls. I'm putting in the surrounding wallls around the bunk beds. Got the end walls
done, and the face frame for the lower storage area.
Kreg pocket hole jigs are great! I used it for building the walls, and attaching them to the bus wall.
Here's a couple photos.
Another...
Couple of questions (as that looks very similar to something I am considering):
1. Are those bunks a normal twin mattress size?
2. Are those the only bunks you are putting in? (I have three munchkins which need bed space in my bus.)
Another thought:
Has anyone contemplated bunks in a "capsule" formation in a bus? (See link for example)
http://www.palinstravels.co.uk/photogallery.php?id=621 (http://www.palinstravels.co.uk/photogallery.php?id=621)
I've seen a tour bus (Japanese tourists) here in Australia that had about twenty capsules arranged 3 or 4 high at the rear of the coach and seats up the front
That's really cool, I'm going to look into that since I need all the help I can get in that dept.
So do we call you Kreg Shepard now? (https://busconversionmagazine.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.geocities.com%2Fdax2274%2FIcons%2Fsmilielol.gif&hash=e83bb61ec2d379b57dc91086b23bf25794622ad1)
I think you will be happy with the Kreg and the job it does. I used that method and some glue on some framing in my bus. While it has only been a couple of years, it has held up well.
So I'm looking on their web page, what kit or parts are recommended?
-Dave
Quote from: Dax on October 26, 2007, 10:19:02 PM
So I'm looking on their web page, what kit or parts are recommended?
-Dave
I have this one (or very close, I have had mine a few years, but this looks like it)
http://www.kregtool.com/products/pht/product.php?PRODUCT_ID=10
Craig - MC7 Oregon
Quote from: ktmossman on October 26, 2007, 08:54:16 PM
1. Are those bunks a normal twin mattress size?
No. They are about 79 inches long, and about 30-31 inches wide. I'm planning on ordering custom matresses from
a local matress making company. Just haven't done it yet.
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2. Are those the only bunks you are putting in? (I have three munchkins which need bed space in my bus.)
Yes, two bunks. Master bedroom in the rear which will also have a custom matress. It would be possible to get three in this space,
but you'd likely loose the storage on the bottom. I'm going to put drawers in the three holes below and use plastic totes on the
slideouts.
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Another thought:
Has anyone contemplated bunks in a "capsule" formation in a bus? (See link for example)
http://www.palinstravels.co.uk/photogallery.php?id=621 (http://www.palinstravels.co.uk/photogallery.php?id=621)
I actually played with this idea, but couldn't make it work and get the bathroom and shower to work. You'd need to do a
side aisle design, which can work well on an MCI or Eagle type coach.
Quote from: ceieio on October 26, 2007, 10:34:05 PM
Quote from: Dax on October 26, 2007, 10:19:02 PM
So I'm looking on their web page, what kit or parts are recommended?
-Dave
I have this one (or very close, I have had mine a few years, but this looks like it)
http://www.kregtool.com/products/pht/product.php?PRODUCT_ID=10
Craig - MC7 Oregon
That's the kit I have, also, but mine is a few years old and has some different parts than shown. I got it for Christmas one year. I think it was about $130 at the time.
I saw a kit at Menards or Lowes the other day for about $100, but I don't know if it was the same, or smaller. Didn't really look at it, since I already have one.
I used this same method to build my shower walls, and it's been in place for a couple years and about 20000 miles. Only minor
hairline cracks in the corners of the mortar. Very stable.
I just got the kreg jig recently though I had used it before in a buddy's shop. It's a great tool for the money. I bought the kit that does not come with the clamp and has the 2 hole jig. I think the more expensive one had too much fluff. When I owned my cabinet shop I had a jig called "The Face Maker" it was $300.00 and only done face frames, but it clamped the face frame together in a T or L and you drilled and screwed your frame together while the clamp was on the face frame. It could not be used for case work or panels like the kreg jig though.
Nice work Gumpy
Here's a tip on using your Kreg Jig. Make a lip on the edge of your work bench about 1/2" high so the style of your face frame can rest against it when assembling your face frame and clamp the 2 pieces down across the joint when driving in your screws so it stays flush on the face side.
Craig,
When you get ready to order your mattress, check out http://www.foambymail.com/index.html
I got my mattresses from them. I had them made to size and of 3 layers of different density. The results are very comfortable and were quite reasonable. I used 3" of ILD 55, 3" of ILD 36 and a 1" latex topper ILD 15. They cut the foam, glued it together and made a serviceable cover for a decent price.
Regards
Jerry 4107 1120
hello from tyler tx
`i got me a kregg pocket hole set . but i broke the pilot point on the drill bit. lowes wanted as much for the bit that i could buy a single hole gig. so i bought the single set. just to get a new bit. i used the gig to assemble my cabinets works really well. thanks jt.
Gumpy,
I agree about the Kreg pocket hole system, I bought one when I was setting up to do the cabinets in the bus, and I find all kinds of uses for it. I have attached a picture of what I did to help when using it, especially when doing face frames like the ones drying on the table in the picture.
Kreg sells a system similar to what I did but they get $250.00 or more, I bought a couple of their clamps at Menards, and bought T-Track from the Eplace. I then set the track into the frame of one of my benches. It really works great, I get a much tighter joint, and the faces line up nearly perfect because of the down pressure. I don't have to fight it any more, just line it up and drive the screws.
Jim
That's a great idea. I'll have to look into the clamps. I have some unistrut in the garage.
That's an awesome workbench setup you have. I'm currently working outside on folding plastic sawhorses and a piece or 3/4
plywood. My garage is so full of crap I can't walk through it, let alone work in there. Time to clean.
craig
Hi Jim,
Yeah, really nice shop set-up.
As I recall when you got your bus You thought that it was 90% complete. Have you finished the other 90% yet? LOL
Good luck, Sam 4106
That is a really great looking work table, I wouldn't mind if you posted more pictures of the bench also JimC. Like gumpy my shop is a total mess its cleaning time! I think I just needed the encouragement! Impressive work on your cabinets also!
Thanks for the compliments on the shop, I am not the smartest knife in the drawer, but in my 54 years I have found that working without the correct tools, or in a shop that is not set up for the job you are trying to do is counter productive.
It took me a lot of years to realize that at times I was using more energy fighting the working conditions than doing the actual project. I bought my bus and did not start working on it for over a year because I wanted a decent shop set up first. It is actually enjoyable working now.
Just my way, yours may vary.
Jim