Rear Storage Unit Disaster (and Repair) in our Skoolie!

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4 жыл бұрын

We finally came up with an idea for a storage shelf unit in the rear bulkhead of our skoolie! We needed some open storage space for large items like our guitar, but also wanted more enclosed storage, too. In this video you see our idea coming to life... and then disaster strikes! One simple thing went horribly wrong, and then we had to decide what to do about it. You'll find out everything that happened in this episode!
Sorry if this one's a little long ~ we thought it was better to keep all in one episode instead of splitting it into 2 parts. Hope you enjoy!
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"Love to Live" by Park Lane
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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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@billk.7889 4 жыл бұрын

You sir, have a big heart and a lot of patience!

@walkredroad 4 жыл бұрын

Giving Mike a Gold Husband Star ... you two are the greatest!!!

@north-cq8wo 4 жыл бұрын

a blind man going down the road at 60 would be happy to see the difference in color, Mike is a good man. You are a lucky lady.

@tahinde 4 жыл бұрын

Stain remover or sanding would have been cheaper and easier, most places you can get stains mixed to a color you desire rather than buying off the shelf, it costs more but it would all match perfectly.

@jenniferwebster1382 4 жыл бұрын

I understand the OCD meltdown, and Mike is super sweet to do all that extra work just (I'm sure) just to make you happy!

@saliseydelmounce8908 4 жыл бұрын

Bummed that you decided to go through the hassle and expense of redoing this. I think the darker stain made a really nice and very attractive contrast.

@Trying2Grow 4 жыл бұрын

Wow I didn’t realize the color was that different until he took the wood outside to trace it!! I would’ve cried too !!! Mikes a keeper !!!❤️❤️

@alohajonny8973 4 жыл бұрын

Mike ...You win AGAIN! I don't think I'm man enough to tear it out and do it again... AND, you're a GREAT singer.

@TOTALLYRELAXED 4 жыл бұрын

"My zipper's been down the whole time"...LMAO! One thing I'll say for y'all is YOUR'E REAL! The rear of the bus looks soooo cool now! Great work, Mike!

@RoundTownWithMike 3 жыл бұрын

I think the darker cabinet looks awesome! I like the way it accents the back of the bus.

@HenrikBruhnMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Dont worry... not being flawless just makes it even more beautiful! I love it!!!👍😊

@Just_a_Proud_Dad 3 жыл бұрын

At 31:45 I’m literally screaming at the screen.. “SAND IT SAND IT SAND IT!”

@maidelie 4 жыл бұрын

Glasses are great! It takes a while to adjust when they give you a new prescription. I love how you guys work together. 😀 Your patience and exacting dedication to getting those cabinets right is excellent.

@barbaraclemons8753 4 жыл бұрын

That was the disaster!?! Wrong stain! I kept waiting for Mike to cut his finger off or something. Oh my word!

@larzDJ 4 жыл бұрын

LOL Your jigsaw still has the face on it! That was one of my fav episodes. I like the longer videos. God Bless Mike for the reconstruction. The dynamic between you two is amazing. If ever two soles were meant to be together, it's you two !

@johnkinnane547 4 жыл бұрын

G'day you are a very lovely couple and Mike that showed how much you really love Kelly it's great to see. It does look 100% to the first one that you did, and that cupboard looks the part at the back. I enjoyed this one kind regards John

@perevalenti391 4 жыл бұрын

You are a great profesional Mike and very intelligent and with a lot of patience and a great heart , keep enjoying this with everything you do and with time you will remember everything you miss and you have to feel very proud, health.

@lmkm57 4 жыл бұрын

Could some of the wood pieces be turned around and the unstained backs be used?

@campingcouple4585 3 жыл бұрын

You and your wife inspired me and my wife thanks for the laughter and the great videos

@chill6988 3 жыл бұрын

The thing I love most about y'all is the fact you're real.. No waiting for that perfect insta shot or filters just 100% real.. Thank you guys for all you do.. I'm in the beginning of my skoolie.. Hope to meet y'all one day.. Blessed be and happy travels.

@nena4215 4 жыл бұрын

I just have to say, you did what you wanted, that’s the most important part! The music is so good, what a great job you do Kerry! Nena

@24ZEN 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t you just switch the cupboards and flip the non stained side out?🤔

@oldtimerlee8820 4 жыл бұрын

There are right and left sides with pocket hole screws on the insides.

@Kristy_not_Kristine 4 жыл бұрын

I wondered that, too, for some pieces anyway?

@valeriebaxter2354 4 жыл бұрын

OMG Mike has such patience, my hubby would not have re-done it! - this is testament to your work ethic, my hat's off already. Stay safe.

@highwayhellion3149 4 жыл бұрын

Now that is Love. What's a few hours and a few dollars when someone you are enamored with can be turned from disappointment to elation

@pamcolechadwell1302 4 жыл бұрын

When I stand at the end of my bus I don't see all the space you have. I mean you have a full bedroom back there. That's so cool. I know we have the same space, but I just don't see it. Your bedroom is beautiful. Great work guys. Stay safe and well.

@fishingwithmaddog 3 жыл бұрын

I feel you on the glasses. Ever since I got mine the whole bus is warped🤓

@stephs1571 4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't you simply sand down the stained side and restain?

@karenriggle5435 3 жыл бұрын

You Guys are consistently one of the best videos I look forward to seeing every week

@chuckspencer5296 4 жыл бұрын

Kerry... You're never "stuck like Chuck".... But.... I'm glad I gave you the money in the live the other day now.. That bought a new sheet of plywood...😂 You know I love this build!!! Hey, its gotta be right.. That's just how it is... If this will be home, just do it .. I know its a few dollars, but make it what you want!!!!

@doughurst5787 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Mike has a lot of patience

@kevink2831 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, Hi Kerry, You are right Kerry, you either like the cupboard or you dont and to spend time in the conversion the more you saw it the more it would get on your nerves, so true to his word from the live conversation Mike changed it and started over, nice one Mike...Well you two I hope you both have a great weekend and Kerry the length of the video was great, anyway see you again soon, take care and love to you both...

@neilfairless4589 4 жыл бұрын

Mike, money can't buy a smile like Kerry's at the end. Great effort to redo all that but well worth it. Extra brownie points today fella.

@markdemedeiros3239 4 жыл бұрын

All I know is this man loves his wife very very much....Kudos to you both.

@SamanthaBManthaJane 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 10k subs, Bussy McBusface! I love your channel! The AirHead review is till my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE and I've even Shared that vid with a number of friends!!! Kuddos and you deserve at least 100k subs by now, but you will get there soon, soon, I hope!

@mtaylor800 4 жыл бұрын

I think seeing how unhappy it made Kelly it shows how you care and sorted it out cause you could, and if you couldn't change it I'm sure she would have lived with it, this shows respect for each other the is so lacking in this world, well done Mike and Kerry.

@benm3574 4 жыл бұрын

I would have just flipped the board around and used the back side!!!

@ZeRowe 4 жыл бұрын

Mike doesn’t mind the work 😂🍻 A happy wife is a happy life! 😎

@jackienation7694 4 жыл бұрын

So glad u took the time to make it just the way u wanted it.

@jeep90jeep 4 жыл бұрын

The imperfections is what makes it perfect I love the way it’s come in how far it’s come so 😎

@gingerlundgren-barron3594 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, love your craftsmanship... and have absolute Tool envy !!! I’m working on my Thomas solo w/ limited tools. and big dreams 😍

@shegrooms 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who has noticed that Dewalt has a stinky oh zone rating. I thought I was being weird about it.

@virginiadillon2922 4 жыл бұрын

I think the stain looks good! Don’t stress!!!!👏🥰

@virginiadillon2922 4 жыл бұрын

You could’ve just sanded it off too, however...🥰

@michaelcaraway2305 4 жыл бұрын

What you will learn if you haven't yet is that the imperfections are what will eventually be what makes your space a home. It's the imperfections that make beauty.

@jillbork2683 4 жыл бұрын

Sand them it will become lighter

@aileenbeyer5559 4 жыл бұрын

I agree that instead of recutting I would have flipped or sanded or used stain remover. But it's your bus and your time and dime. Always enjoy your videos.

@davidmcduffie1398 4 жыл бұрын

What a guy, Mike your the best ! As for all the extra work you did she will keep you around for a little while longer, LOL ! Thats what I would have done too because it all has to match. Great job you two !!!

@lovek2us 4 жыл бұрын

Bus looks great. Of course, not as good as Mike looks in his new glasses. You guys are so close, you're getting excited. But how excited are you to get all the tools cleaned up and packed up to go or stay? How about the workshop clean up? Kerry you'll finally get to clean the bus and it will stay clean cuz there's no more building. WooHoo, Yay So happy for you guys. I'll be starting my short bus within a few months then I'll run into ya out there. Well not really run into you, Bussy McBusface would do some damage to my no-name yet bus. Love you guys..Be Safe

@CARNIKELLI 4 жыл бұрын

I was screaming "just sand it"

@whip43sd 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job, it looks good.

@andysukosd8177 4 жыл бұрын

Great job

@jamesburke8842 4 жыл бұрын

Obviously for future reference, there's a product called wood bleach. Wipe or brush it on and it will bring the wood back to its original color.

@heatherclark2623 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Do you have to sponge it off afterward, or put on some kind of neutralizer to stop the reaction? Does that just work for stain, or would it work if they'd already put on the polyurethane? (Sometimes people will sponge off "some" of the extra stain to lighten it up a bit (do so right away), but Idk how MUCH you can lighten it/if it would've been enough that they would've liked it).

@trisholsonlmt 4 жыл бұрын

i got the impact and drill kit last week it’s awesome.. I’ll never use anything else lol

@kateackerly6559 4 жыл бұрын

💖 Admittedly, I would have left it in... But I'm used to mismatched hand-me-downs. 😂 Sweet build. Made me wish rear bulkheads came in the same sizes, but I am pretty sure the bulkhead on my shorty isn't the same size. Otherwise I would say send it my way! 😏 Yeah yeah yeah yeah I sure do like your pocket drill vice. Mine is one of those you have to use clamps with... And well... Beside the fact it's too easy to misplace... I end up doing other things. Aren't you the one that discussed how you made that rig? Or am I thinking of someone else?

@jackiemccutcheon9048 4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't yous have either sanded the stain back or turned the wood around?

@vanessanepia3715 4 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking as well...BUT...I thought I'd better check to see if some-one was on the same wave length LOL...

@BussyMcBusface 4 жыл бұрын

The problem is that while the bus look symmetrical, it isnt. I did check it but the tolerances were not good enough for me.

@vanessanepia3715 4 жыл бұрын

@@BussyMcBusfaceO.Kay you guys had your bases covered...Awesome...you guys are doing a great job and showing ALL the skeletons in a bus build..the good the bad and the funny all while sing some epic song...Much Love you guys....

@williambays3534 4 жыл бұрын

Looking good. I did also enjoy Mike's demonstration of the old adage of a Happily married man is, " happy wife = happy life " You know I'm glad you have no idea where I live. I can ask did you get some nice cheese and crackers for that fine whine. ;-0. (YES no fear of deserved Reprisals!) And no i didn't misspell wine above.

@watahyahknow 4 жыл бұрын

that aircilinder on the pocketholer is a great idea , you need to make it so the exaust puff from releasing the pedal is blowing the sawdust away form the bottom of the pockethole device or youre holes might go off a bit at a time from the sawdust collecting under there to make the bow of the ceiling quick and relativily eazy , measure the highest and widest point and cut a piece of wood to that dimention , place the wood horizontal under the curved roof measure the biggest distance between the top of the board and the roof and cut a small scrap of wood to that size hold a pensil under the scrap of wood and follow the curve with the other end basicly transfering the curve of the roof one on one , you need to make sure that the pensil is on the same corner as the corner following the roofline (you need to switch corner to the other side for the other end )and that youre holding the scrap piece horizontal along the roofline should work faster and works better with weird uneven shaped roofsections next time you use stain , get a large empty paintcan with a lid that hold multiple smaller cans of stain and buy more than you need , pour everything together in the big can AND STIR WELL BEFORE USE , use one of those stirpaddles you hook to a drill to realy mix it up intoo a vortec every time you take some out , that should prevent colour differences between batches open the original cans carefully and clean up the paintcans you bought the stain in and save those if you pour the rest back once you done with the bus and it ends up being a full small can you might be able to return it and get youre money back for it (if the can is clean it should look unused )

@rickycoon4857 4 жыл бұрын

track saws are possibly the best invention ever!

@larrykelly2838 4 жыл бұрын

Lookin great

@charlotte97838 4 жыл бұрын

I would have kept it for a contrasting color. You said it was to dark but it’s a bedroom. But I have watched your build long enough to know you made the right decision and it looks marvelous. Love your videos and Miss Kitty. Oh and, my honey goes trolling once in a while but he’s not that close to power tools. 😂

@jonathanpear7361 4 жыл бұрын

1. with redoing the overhead cabinet, you have templates. 2. I would not have really known that there was a huge color change and Mr. Man did warn you. I remember that lol...

@itsno1duh 4 жыл бұрын

It looks all Matchy-Matchy now, Yay!! (A Billy Joel moment just happened what a guy does who really LOVES a woman) Aww.... Hey fella, careful with new glasses! I did a face plant on my patio because I hadn't fully adjusted to mine! broken cheek-bone! Almost did it again the next day before I got it that it was the GLASSES!

@johnnyzander7062 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right to redo. That had only continued to make you more and more dissatisfied with time otherwise. :-)

@garrisonstanleigh6146 4 жыл бұрын

I always learn so much from you two . Not just how to make something but how to fix a mistake ..As for being upset over the color of the stain Its your Home.. You are the one that needs to be happy in it 👍👍👍. Oh by the way Super finder I lost my mind working on my project any idea where it's at 😂😂😂😂

@clintstinytrailerconversio5560 3 жыл бұрын

When I went with invisible line bifocals, something standing vertically looked like the leaning tower at Piza. One day, I woke up and things were straight. Then with or with those glasses, things look straight. It was hard for awhile. I was building a house and arrrgggghhh. I would have never redone this shelf because of 2 shades too dark. I would have tried wiping it with acetone or something... I would have tried to lighten it, but maybe it wouldn't... dunno. But, WOW, turned out very nice.

@MattThie1 4 жыл бұрын

If you wipe the stain with mineral spirits you can lighten the color before varnish. You can also thin your stain as you use it with mineral spirits for the same effect as not agitating. You can also add some stain to your varnish to darken the color. it will still have the same transparency, as long as you don't go overboard and mix it well. I have used these techniques for years to match home made parts to purchased furniture.

@Chefsantatravels 4 жыл бұрын

Wow I definitely I'm going to go with a li light colored stain on the woodi in my bus that I have so much of it. I was sitting at home today taking about ripping the whole thing out and re doing it but I really wanna get on the road so I decided I'm gonna go ahead and get the major stuff done again that I need electricity and water and the rest of the stuff I work while I'm on the road anyway seeing you to work together remind me of these symbols ☯💞 stay safe stay strong stay healthy god bless and enjoy life. ✌❤👨‍🍳🎅🚌'S

@virginiadillon2922 4 жыл бұрын

YAY👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Do you have a “Come-Help-Me Sign Up Sheet”?🤞🤞🤞🤩✌️💚

@RogueAPBT 4 жыл бұрын

For anybody else facing this, couple of options. Sanding or a stain remover, or my go to for lightening stain that turns out darker than I wanted, restain with a lighter stain...I have had good luck with Golden Pecan. Not judging, as I did this EXACT mistake the first time I did a big staining project...I was helping a friend, and didn't realize that the stain had to be stirred every time, so it was the same thing...light, light, light, OMG dark...ack!

@01stenny 4 жыл бұрын

the shelf looks great, it has color.. the rest is absent of color. with stain it is supposed to be shaken every time.. poly does not get shaken, it gets stirred because if shaken it will get bubbles in it..

@johnroberts4529 4 жыл бұрын

Well i finally got me a school bus and with your brain and new dewalt tools i think we are ready to start the build! lol when do we start?

@mstonitoni7381 4 жыл бұрын

OMG i have reached the spot where i just cannot watch

@mojo68mitch 3 жыл бұрын

Super finder happy,,, everybody’s happy.

@gavitt54 4 жыл бұрын

I understand Mike.....

@madebynicole1149 4 жыл бұрын

I love that there’s a few googly eyes hanging on 👀

@davecomeau5805 4 жыл бұрын

Should of just turn the old pieces over to the untainted side and swapped sides?

@billk.7889 4 жыл бұрын

Dave Comeau while your suggestion makes sense, I’m not sure the bus is symmetrical enough. Otherwise, he would have made all the plywood cuts for one side and then just traced the other side.

@lmkm57 4 жыл бұрын

Is it practical to build a skoolie for a woman in a wheelchair ? I have a husband who is able-bodied, and he can do the driving.

@williamkeehn3637 4 жыл бұрын

That difference by the time you added your blankets and whatever else you'd probably really wouldn't notice it

@jonathanpearce2394 4 жыл бұрын

Ouch.

@Kristy_not_Kristine 4 жыл бұрын

What did you do with the first shelf/ cupboard??? We have the same set-up as you and I love the idea!

@phantom629 4 жыл бұрын

Mikey wants his queen happy. Noble I'm curious if you tried any of the lumber backwards instead of replacing?

@BussyMcBusface 4 жыл бұрын

Buses aren't exactly symmetrical hence why I measured on both sides. I tried it but the tolerances were too large for my taste.

@livinglife8333 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what you guys were seeing on the stain difference but from this end it looked the same.

@karenriggle5435 4 жыл бұрын

The zipper thing...my hubby says it's trolling.

@williamfarrugia5355 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy myself watch the video that I thought may ask you to call all the way to MALTA and do my bus ?????

@The33TIGGER33 4 жыл бұрын

A happy wife is a happy life.

@anniebellemiller2986 4 жыл бұрын

When do you plan on moving into the bus full-time?

@sylviapap3 4 жыл бұрын

Did you try to Flip over the sides and center panel? Maybe?

@tjinnertube 4 жыл бұрын

Netting.

@BlackRVer 4 жыл бұрын

Mike why didn't you swap the boards to opposite sides?

@jfrodgers7858 4 жыл бұрын

should have just turned them around and stained the right color on the new fronts

@randyrainwater983 4 жыл бұрын

If you do any woodwork, rework is just part of the project.

@xandrialayne 2 жыл бұрын

well damn, I wish I watched this yesterday :( did mine today and its not that pretty lol

@RoseofSharon3 4 жыл бұрын

Can I have the first cabinet you didn’t like? Please! I thought it was okay.

@happycamperinc. 4 жыл бұрын

Mike is so angry to Redid that thing but he is so dedicated to you kerry. Men will be men. Always dedicated to their love ones. So damn good But its hard when you work hard for something and you did not get it.

@someoneelsemothermother8259 3 жыл бұрын

In your bus build is there any part you wished you had done sooner then you did? Thus making a part of the build harder .

@BussyMcBusface 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, the order of the build was the most stressful part of this entire thing. We spent a lot of time thinking about the plan before we even turn the first screw.

@waldroncandi 8 ай бұрын

You can sand it off and start over

@texasproud3332 4 жыл бұрын

I agree there could have been some other compromise on her part this is ridiculous

@happycamperinc. 4 жыл бұрын

You can flip everything and restain that. That would be ok

@bethsheartsandgiraffes3619 3 жыл бұрын

Didn't the windows have maps or something on them??

@Unfnation 4 жыл бұрын

Life is far too short to have small solvable problems bug you. A few hours extra effort for years of happy wife. Happy wife, happy life. I think you've learned the lesson of the stain Mike.