i feel like i shouldn't be watching this for free

Why was THIS not a class in high school? I’d have been early every time and stayed late. This is all solid gold.

I have used 8020 to build CNC machines and one thing that I've learned is that if your project will be in, on, or near anything that moves, some of those fasteners will come loose. Blue Loctite is your friend. Inevitably, the one that comes loose first is the one that is the hardest to access.

So nice to watch a 8020 webinar while I'm sipping my Sunday morning coffee.

So I must admit when I saw the thumbnail and the beginning of this video I almost started getting a headache at the thought of how much my brain was going to have to work and take in to understand how to work with this stuff. Sir the way you explained things was so simplistic a caveman like myself could relate. Thank you for the video and for renewing my faith in myself! ✌🏽

Wow, this is one of the best tutorials - of any subject matter - that I've seen on KZfaq. Thank you so much for creating & sharing this for free. Can't wait to start my project now!

WOW! Best time I have ever spent on YT. You cant beat people who have practical experience. The tips, tricks and specific details are great. There are people in high dollar "schools" that arent as educated. Thank you so much for sharing. WIll be visiting this channel in prep for my attempt at 8020.

Every episode has been a master class, my friend. Not unlike a great classic motion picture 🎥 that you’ve seen 10 times yet discover something new each time. I find myself “needing” to rewatch 🍿 previous episodes waiting for your next release. You’re a natural educator and your lessons are taken to heart. Thanks again❗️👍

I'm glad I know how to weld and have an aluminum welder. Way lighter, and infinitely cheaper. Did my entire van with 1" square alum tubing for about $100. Great option for those who don't have access to a welder, though. My inlaws used those on their build, and turned out great, but they paid for it.

Well done sir 👏. You kinda remind me of my shop teacher from back in the day. Only class I liked and actually paid attention with interest 😅.

Grateful I stumbled on your video, amazing amount on information. Can hardly wait until I get my camper and start building 😃

Learned about 8020 in grad school. Amazing tech! I know welding would be lighter and slimmer but that’s some serious commitment to learning that trade, lol

Looks like you could benefit a LOT from a 1/4" socket set. It should be small enough to line up perfectly every time. Funnily enough, in general, I use my 1/4" socket set 90 percent of the time vs my 3/8" and 1/2" drive.

I am a mechanical engineer. This was a master class in structural engineering combined with solutions to a real-life situation and laced with a mountain of common sense. My respects.

I wish I had unlimited funds. I think I would just go nuts on the 8020 website, and have the equivalent of an erector set ready to go for damn near any project I had around the house. Really nice video George!

really interesting idea... i would be tempted to weld them after though, but that is just me... great way to get started in any case.

Thank you for taking the time to share the great tools used in your builds!

Thanks, George!

I can't like this video enough! Been hoping for a video just like this. Would love an entire build video one day on everything in this format!! I just learned so much and appreciate the genius common sense tips. Thank you !

thank you for being so generous with your experience!!

How awkward, funny or telling is it, that I recognize your voice immediately George, without having to look at the "screen". Thank you!

The Master

Wonderful design thinking. Videos should be mandatory viewing for all other van converters. Thank you sharing.

your *BEST PRACTICES* make a lot of sense!

I remember the early days when you could get only the original Bosch Rexroth stuff. It was massively more expensive than today. Goes to show how competition affects the price.

Great lessons from a great teacher! Thank you!

Straight to the point, phenomenal presentation, and great energy! We appreciate you, brother!😊

Wow, this is the best video on using 8-/20! All your videos are so helpful. Thanks so much for sharing your tips!

So helpful. We are grateful for such sharing 💜

Your teaching style is fantastic; thanks for sharing the wisdom 👍

I wish I would have known all of these tricks before with working with 8020. This is so helpful!

Expensive. Great product, many options, not for everyone.

I deeply appreciate the information compiled in this video. Thank you

The flat end of a zip tie can also be inserted behind the roll-in nuts to hold them flat against the front of the channel. I appreciate your channel and the forethought you emphasize in your designs.

This video is fantastic! Very well done. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

I'm really grateful for KZfaq and all of you creators for sharing your knowledge. I'm in the planning process now. I haven't bought any supplies as of yet though I'm gathering a wealth of knowledge proactively which makes my understanding so much greater so thank you, thank you Mr. Humble.

Your tips are so simple, but incredibly important to the finished outcome of the project. It's the simple things that are often overlooked causing frustration when things don't square up on the next step. Thanks for thinking of EVERYTHING and then sharing that information to alleviate that frustration for those of us in the DIY universe! :)

Sir, you are a master craftsman. Thank you for taking the time to share your innovations and wisdom.

Wow sir you have a gift for explaining everything precise and to the point.

George I appreciate your education!

Wow! All Gold Nuggets of information. Thank you George!

Truly a "Master" craftsman working at his craft and sharing freely on youTube. Thank you sir!

Thanks HR, outstanding video! Great content and dare i say 'wisdom.' All very helpful and practical stuff. Thanks again

Very interesting -- especially after seeing far too many van builds made with 2x4s! Also... And you're sooo close with the mini-me. It just needs a place to sit -- to work, prepare food, eat, relax, read, watch tv, etc. Maybe a 1/3 of the bed could fold up to become a chair? -- with leg room, armrests and an adjustable backrest. And when needed, a table top could fold down from the wall! Options! 😉

Thank you for the well thought out video, but also, mostly, deep appreciation for your generosity. You don't have to do, but you do.

Excellent George, great information 👍

Great tips!

Brilliantly obsessive! It's marvellous that you are sharing your experience like this

This was an awesome video! Thank you! We'll be using many of your ideas/solutions for our rescue truck and 4Runner.

This is fantastic content. Thank you George!

Wonderfully thorough.

George, your videos are so well put together and informative. It's such a pleasure, really enjoy your work.

Such an awesome lesson! You’re very generous to share your techniques so freely, George. Thank you!

Thank you for the lesson! You explain things very well.

This is the best 80/20 tutorial I’ve seen from a man who builds killer vans 🏆

Ciao George, I've been an avid RV'er for years, started out in 1971 in a Ford Econoline van with a portable toilet , sink and a green pump fuel stove. I'm on my third mortorhome and my wife, Debbie, enjoy ever minute of it from Myrtal Beach to all of the state parks in West Virginia, including New Jersey one summer. As a retired Tech Ed instructor and administrator, I've watched everyone of your You Tube posts and have enjoyed them immensely. Your presentations, your attention too detali, your hummor, and your williingness to share are commendable. I have a seperate machinewelding and wood shop and you have almost tempted me on a journey to build a custom van. Looking forward too future videos. Grazie mille, Roman

Hi. Great video. Could you do one specifically on the different ways to add draws. Such as putting the runners directly on the 80/20 vs using a wood insert like a box or a panel and mounting that to the 80/20. Thanks. And again love your content.

This video is incredible useful!! Thank you!

I have yet to work with 8020, but you’re inspiring me!

This looks fun!

I've been watching/subscribed for a while. Even though I don't know if I will ever build my own van, I think this is the best video yet. I love learning new things. Keep them coming!

What a helpful video. Thank you so much for it. Best explanation if every heard. Much better than any teacher I know.

Simply amazing! Thank you for such a valuable lesson! :)

This is the video I really really needed. Thank you, so so much!

Great video.

21:23 Lots or great ideas come to mind here. Awesome.

What a craftsman and a perfectionist, I am not alone ;) Great video as always :)

Some of my CATIA training included creating assemblies with Bosch extrusions... it was good exercise (an incredible tool). thanks for sharing, enjoy

This is the video I waited for. If I watched it half a year before, my build was much easier 😅 but van building is try try try and I love the way u explain. I will send a thanks soon ❤

Great video, you’re a fantastic teacher, thanks!

Great video. Thank you for the tips.

Thank you for sharing your wisdom gained across multiple years and projects. As a hobbyist this helps avoid so many facepalm moments that I can't afford. I always anticipate learning lessons the hard way, but it is a great feeling to recognize them before hand. Thank you for taking the time to organize your thoughts and share them with the world.

thank you for this.

Your videos are amazing. Thanks for the great content

'Think about the repercussions of your decisions'....was that a subtle dig at the American electorate I wonder? Another great, selfless video from a great teacher. Thanks George.

Thank you for the very nice and elaborate explanation.

Fantastic video!

Fantastic video as always George - i thought i had watched them all then went searching thought and found this one - A++

Great info 👍

Thank you!!

You are amazing!!! Thank you so much for teaching me.

Good info thank you 🙏

Best van builds on KZfaq

Thanks, Sir. for the valuable information.

I've worked with this stuff (a little bit), however, for the complete neophyte, this is a perfect intro. 80/20 should have done so well!

This is a great idea. Thank you

love it

Very nice.

Excellent description and mind set!

Excellent instructional video!

Yeah Wera makes some very fine tools. Love my racheting screwdriver.

Thanks for the thoughts . Need T-handle Allens in the arsenal as well!

Thank you. Cheers from OZ

Thanks for the in-depth tutorial. Great hacks for success

What a teacher.

Thank you!!!!

Outstanding... from a furniture designer and maker.👋

Something also worth considering with the pre-cut 45 degree braces is cost. Depending on length, they're anywhere from $18-$40 a piece while the smaller gussets are a lot more affordable! So definitely worth considering

Just a heads up, that socket set is on sale 44% OFF at Amazon Canada right now! (March 14 2023) I love tools!! :) the stuff looks pretty good!

great tips. thanks