Woodwork; the most beautiful and challenging of the trades. It is one part of a van conversion that is completely unavoidable. In this article you will learn everything you need to know (and more) about carpentry for campervans. We will go deep on tools, joinery & cabinetry, colorants & finishes, as well as a bunch of tips & tricks! Taking 20 minutes to read this article will save you a lot of time and money down the road!
I'm Shane, I've been teaching people to convert campervans for many years, I'm the author of The Van Conversion Newsletter, the van conversion instructor at Udemy, and the proud owner of a beautiful self-build campervan called Beans. So let's jump in and learn about carpentry for campervans!
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Supplies List 🛒
 | For driving and drilling |
 | For straight-line cutting |
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 | For bevels, chamfers, and grooves. Very useful in furniture-making. |
 | For making accurate angled cuts (cheaper alternative to a mitre saw) |
 | For cutting circular holes in wood and metal |
 | For nuts & bolts |