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06-30-2018, 07:07 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,715
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JocelynDavis
After talking extensively to several NC and SC State Patrol persons as to the legality of a front bumper tool box; my solution to a mudroom/store all sorts of messiness was to get my welder son to weld brackets to the front bumper then attach a pickup tool box.
Outdoor carpet, chairs, Wellies, table, etc goes in that. Stays dry and locks.
As for the front door; of course I have a real locking door and beaded curtain too!
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Never heard an American use the term "wellies". Nice!
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06-30-2018, 07:21 AM
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#22
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Grayson County, VA
Posts: 1,421
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 65
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Originally Posted by cycle61
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You made the right choice, friend. I love my Kreg jig, and if there were one tool for bus conversions that isn't an obvious choice....it's the Kreg. It's dead simple to use and makes strong joints quickly. You won't be disappointed.
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06-30-2018, 09:18 AM
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#23
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: N.C.
Posts: 1,136
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Engine: DT466E
Rated Cap: 34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drew Bru
It's dead simple to use and makes strong joints quickly. You won't be disappointed.
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And a quality wood-glue bead will make that joint about 2-3 times stronger....the wood will actually separate before the glue does.
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06-30-2018, 01:04 PM
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#24
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 120
Coachwork: None yet
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Quote:
Originally Posted by plfking
And a quality wood-glue bead will make that joint about 2-3 times stronger....the wood will actually separate before the glue does.
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 My dad is a retired marine carpenter, built frames and interiors for $$,$$$,$$$ yachts, and he advised the same. Also, he lives ten minutes away and I will be picking his brain and tool collection extensively once the build kicks off.
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06-30-2018, 01:41 PM
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#25
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,032
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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I wish I had skills appropriate for using tools like that...
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06-30-2018, 04:57 PM
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#26
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Billings, MT
Posts: 1,269
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: HDX
Engine: Cat C7
Rated Cap: 84 passenger
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Can you cut straight and operate a drill? Then you have the skills.
Mine will come in handy when the storm door arrives. Seems that the front door opening is about 5.5" too tall for the door.
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07-01-2018, 09:03 AM
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#27
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Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 171
Year: 2004
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: 40' Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: CAT 3126 7.2L
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New member here, and hopeful near future skoolie
I have gone through 750+ pocket hole screws in our build so far
Love my kreg jig
My suggestion stock up on 1 1/4” coarse thread screws for your 3/4” material builds
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07-01-2018, 09:13 AM
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#28
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,032
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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I watched a video, yeah that looks neat.. Quit spending my money!!
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