Overview.
Long term I hope to be able to do a lot of the modification and repairs on the van myself. However quite a few of the jobs especially the modifications require large or expensive tools that we can’t afford or have space for, so I have decided where possible to construct my own to fit the space and budget I have.
Although not part of the van, they have been largely inspired by owning the van so I thought they deserved a place here.
I’m also trying to learn how to weld so a welding trolley is one of the first. I will write reviews on how they perform when they’ve been used for a bit.
Other items we’ve modified or made, for maintenance, spares, and recovery, can be found in the Custom Kit & Equipment section.
Items in “grey” are still to-do.
Items in “mauve” need to be fixed, replaced, or upgraded or we need more.
Items in “brown” are under construction.
Items in “green” are almost completed or on order.
Items in “black” completed.
Items in “italics (any colour)” are listed in another category, (see links).
Custom tools.
Welding trolley.
Welding equipment, (see workshop tools, not modified yet).
Plasma cutter, (see workshop tools, not modified yet).
Chop saw / Welding bench, (see workshop tools).
Metal bench top, (to replace wood & incorporating clamping system).
Tig welding armrest, (can be moved to another bench if required).
Welding support clamp system, (position, can be moved or removed),
Light support, (semi-permanent position, can be adjusted up or down or removed),
Bead roller support, (semi-permanent positions, can be moved or removed),
Bead roller, (motorisation planned, see workshop tools, not modified yet).
Chop saw, (see workshop tools, not modified yet).
Fabricating-tools bench, (see workshop tools).
Mug stand.
Metal brake, (see workshop tools).
Tube Bender, (Still in the planning stage).
Thin sheet metal, guillotine, (500mm, see workshop tools needs lifting handels).
Modified hydraulic press, (see workshop tools).
Heavy-duty sheet metal bender, (see workshop tools, needs lifting handels).
Van Dolly.
More to follow
We will add info & photos in the links ASAP.