Nebuchadnezzar the build

[The Nebuchadnezzar]

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

 

[calmingcrow]

What kind of composting toilet did you go with? Brand/name? I was looking at going with a sunmar for my own build.

 

[The Nebuchadnezzar]

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.

 

[HolyBus]

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.

 

[HolyBus]

Oops. My mistake for posting before I saw the finished cut pics. It looks great facing that way.

 

[RHOMBUS]

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.

 

[The Nebuchadnezzar]

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

 

[Nachowarrior]

nice job on those cuts.

 

[browncrown]

Looking very good!

 

[The Nebuchadnezzar]

Thanks guys

 

[The Nebuchadnezzar]

Steel studs are helpful for mounting studs to ceiling contour

Saw this idea on a youtube vid, works well.

 

[Fnelson71]

share the video please

 

[The Nebuchadnezzar]

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

 

[Fnelson71]

Good video. Wonder if he finished his bus and has more how too video's

 

[nat_ster]

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.

Nat

 

[REDD-SKO]

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.

 

[Stu & Filo. T]

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

 

[nat_ster]

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.

Nat

 

[jazty]

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.

Nat

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.

 

[nat_ster]

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.

Nat