First we had to figure out how to take the door off our bus, then we had to figure out how to disassemble it and rebuild it into a whole new door, while re-using the original glass and metal. In other words, we didn't even really know what we would have to do to make this work! This video reveals some of the behind-the-scenes process of figuring it out as you go along... which has been practically every step of this entire bus-build. Not to mention that the door opening wasn't even square, so we had to get creative and shim the top hinge by welding layers of 1/8th-inch steel to hang the door straight! The best part, of course, was installing our geeked-out biometric door lock and getting to see it work! The lock has quadruple redundancy with multiple fingerprints, number codes, and key, plus a 9v battery emergency power terminal if the main batteries die. Be sure to come back for the exciting sequel when we'll fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants again, as we attempt to cut and re-install the glass, frame in the door, and more! Keep Calm and follow Bussy McBusface on:
* Instagram: www.instagram.com/bussy.mcbusface/
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How to Cut Laminated Glass video I referenced:
Products in this video:
SCYAN X9 Fingerprint Touchscreen Door Lock, Non-Handed, Satin Nickel
You need both of the following 2 products to drill the hole for the lock in the door:
1) DEWALT D180034 2-1/8-Inch Standard Bi-Metal Hole Saw
and
2) DEWALT DW1803 Heavy Duty 7/16-Inch Shank Quick Change Mandrel (Fits Hole Saws 1-1/4-Inch - 6-Inch)
Hobart Welder 220VAC 500554001 Handler 190 with SpoolRunner 100
Miller Welding shade auto darkening, Shade 3 and 8-12, Black
BLACK+DECKER Angle Grinder Tool, 4-1/2-Inch, 6.5-Amp (BDEG400)
UVEX by Honeywell Bionic Face Shield with Clear Polycarbonate Visor (S8500)
Glass Cutter
Irwin 12" Clamps
BOSTITCH BTCK410L2 18V Lithium 2-Tool Combo Kit - This is the driver/drill combo I use and actually purchased a second driver. This is a solid alternative to Dewalt no matter who tells you different. This entire skoolie whas built with them and they have never even hiccuped during use.
Music in this video from www.EpidemicSound.com:
"A Song for the Birds" by Clarke Russo
"Glass Houses" by Josef Falkenskold
"Gettin" Outta Here" by Dez Moran
"Every Second of My Life" by Vividry
Everything we use to make these videos:
* Canon Vixia G20
* Sony ECM-c650 Shotgun Microphone
* Go-Pro Hero 5 Black
* Adobe Premiere 2019
* Music from Epidemic Sound
About Us:
Hi! We are Mike & Kerry, the proud owners of a 1992 Bluebird rear engine (pusher), 40' school bus! We named her Bussy McBusface in honor of the RRS Boaty McBoatface travesty!
We're building a Tiny-Home-in-a-Bus for full-time living in the most adventure-friendly way possible! In other words, Bussy will not be parked in our driveway, waiting for weekend or holiday getaways... when we finish the build, we'll be packing everything we're keeping into the bus and driving away from this old house forever!
We plan to be boondocking the majority of the time, so you'll see that reflected in our choices throughout the build (100 gallon water tank, composting toilet, solar power system, etc). We'd love to have you stick around and follow us on our journey, throughout the Skoolie Build, and to Infinite Adventures Beyond!
Mike & Kerry
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