Dealing with van curves during build-Success!

[Artsyguy]

Thought I'd pass along a couple of links to anyone building their van and scratching their head figuring out templates, complex curves, cabinet fitaments, etc.  These Flexible French Curves look to eliminate at least one round of templates.  Got mine ordered!  Should eliminate most scribing, which I'm slow and suck at... 

https://www.woodcraft.com/products/woodriver-curve-template-107?gclid=CPfDk_CXu9QCFZhLDQodsaoM7A

http://www.dickblick.com/products/a...w=55744-2040&gclid=CIXKp5eZu9QCFZyNswodJ2sEpg

 

[Whitey]

The curves in my Chevy drove me mad. Sadly that fact is reflected in the workmanship too. Curves upon curves, then strange tabs and grooves in the corners of the walls. Looks like you found a better way to deal with it

 

[Dutch8654]

Yep! and the fact I have limited tools too.

 

[TrainChaser]

When you're using the flexible French curve, the less you have to carry it around, the better.

 

[Van Dwelling Life]

If I had any clue about carpentry this would be a huge help. I am trying to work out what and how to put up a ceiling on my curvy fiberglass hightop. Then I need to work out the floor and the walls. I have ideas for bed and such.. but I got a lil way to go still lol.

 

[Artsyguy]

Press into place and it forms to the curve.  Take the French Curve and trace to your cardboard template or wood.  Cut. Test. Repeat...(many times).
Good luck!  I myself have yet to reach that point.  Installing interior door panels this weekend on my van.

 

[idrankwhat]

I notice most people put paneling in, could you actually do boards horizontally across the van or is it too bowed for a straight board?

 

[grandpa pete]

you need to watch more U TUBE videos ; there are several vans with horizontal boards and how to info

 

[idrankwhat]

Guess I haven't been watching the right ones. I'll have to search harder.

 

[TrainChaser]

I think some people do them the easiest way to make them fit, with the fewest cuts.