Dealing with van curves during build-Success!

Artsyguy · Jun 13, 2017

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 · Jun 27, 2017

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 · Jun 27, 2017

Yep! and the fact I have limited tools too.

TrainChaser · Jun 28, 2017

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

Van Dwelling Life · Jun 29, 2017

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 · Jun 30, 2017

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.