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Old 05-30-2015, 08:47 PM   #21
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Shower is inside the bus the fit is pretty good cutting that shape on an irregular shape like a shower is a bear.



Got excited so I dry fit a couple of things

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Old 05-31-2015, 05:35 AM   #22
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What kind of composting toilet did you go with? Brand/name? I was looking at going with a sunmar for my own build.
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Old 05-31-2015, 06:29 AM   #23
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I went with Natures Head, from what I've read the toilets that work best separate the 1 from the 2. Some of the toilets that don't result in big blocks of well you know. 12v volt fan is great too for ventilation.
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Old 05-31-2015, 07:54 AM   #24
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Uh,is that a pic of the pattern leanign up against the shower where it will be? It looks like the shower is going to face the front or rear of the bus. Is that correct? If not, the pattern should be on the sides of the shower, not the front and back. Maybe I am seeing it wrong.
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Old 05-31-2015, 07:58 AM   #25
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Oops. My mistake for posting before I saw the finished cut pics. It looks great facing that way.
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Old 06-05-2015, 07:07 PM   #26
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What size is that shower? Did it come as a single piece? Where did you find one? I've been looking through many options and just can't find the right combination.
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Old 06-06-2015, 04:47 AM   #27
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It's 32" x 32" x 73", I think the name on it is Lasko, I bought from someone doing a remodel on CL for $100. Trying to get back out there this weekend to do more work unfortunately some folks close to me don't share the same sense of urgency as me in continuing the work
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Old 06-06-2015, 12:50 PM   #28
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nice job on those cuts.
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Old 06-07-2015, 08:36 PM   #29
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Looking very good!
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Old 06-07-2015, 09:12 PM   #30
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Thanks guys
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Old 06-10-2015, 06:25 AM   #31
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Steel studs are helpful for mounting studs to ceiling contour

Saw this idea on a youtube vid, works well.

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Old 06-10-2015, 08:46 PM   #32
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share the video please
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Old 06-11-2015, 06:16 AM   #33
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Here is the video, think I'm gonna use more of this stuff (steel studs), 2x4's weigh a lot, but I'm glad I used them for the shower I feel like it needs a little more stability than say a closet.
https://youtu.be/cfdLV2IoaIE
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Old 06-11-2015, 10:12 AM   #34
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Good video. Wonder if he finished his bus and has more how too video's
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Old 06-11-2015, 11:12 AM   #35
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He needs to use different heads on his screws for much easier driving.

Robertson head screws can also be had for the same material and don't kick out side ways the way his Philips screws did.

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Old 06-11-2015, 01:47 PM   #36
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I think Robertson screws are more common in Canada [Milton, Ontario...use to pick up there].

Has anyone tried.... curving/rolling a piece or pieces of 1" x 1" x 1/8" angle the shape of the roof/walls/floor then cut a piece of 3/4" plywood with the same shape and screwed the angle to the plywood so you have a 3/4" thick wall instead of a 3.5"-4" wall? ...I realize you'd have to notch it in a few places to make the curve, maybe even tack weld the cuts for strength.

The way I'd like to layout the bus [2 walls], I could really use the extra space and one piece of 3/4 ply might be less weight than all those studs and wall board on both sides....not sure.
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Old 06-11-2015, 05:00 PM   #37
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I'm planning on using steel studs as much as possible, when I went to price them I found out it's also offered in 2 1/2 in also
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Old 06-12-2015, 12:13 AM   #38
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My entire interior framing will be metal.

So will my cabinets, cupboards, closets, ect.

There will be no change is size from moisture/climate, no rot, bugs, falling apart from vibration, ect.

I can't wait to get to that stage of the build.

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Old 06-13-2015, 09:49 AM   #39
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My entire interior framing will be metal.

So will my cabinets, cupboards, closets, ect.

There will be no change is size from moisture/climate, no rot, bugs, falling apart from vibration, ect.

I can't wait to get to that stage of the build.

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Will you be using steel studs like the fellow in the video, or normal steel-yard steel?

I, personally, wouldn't use the steel studs for anything inside of a bus. As was mentioned, they take up a lot of space. Also, they seem rather flimsy unless properly sandwiched between sheets of plywood or steel. I like building with proper steel, though, such as angle iron and square tubing, but I typically use wood unless I want the extra strength.
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Old 06-13-2015, 11:56 AM   #40
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Will you be using steel studs like the fellow in the video, or normal steel-yard steel?

I, personally, wouldn't use the steel studs for anything inside of a bus. As was mentioned, they take up a lot of space. Also, they seem rather flimsy unless properly sandwiched between sheets of plywood or steel. I like building with proper steel, though, such as angle iron and square tubing, but I typically use wood unless I want the extra strength.
I will be using steel yard steel sheet, 14 and 18 gauge bent and formed with extra bends for strength and rigidity.

Same as I did for my residential door install.

Steel yard angle iron and channel are too heavy IMO.

Some lighter gauge square tubing may be ok.

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