Building a LIGHTWEIGHT Slat Ceiling | Ford Transit Camper Build | DIY Instructional

Follow along to learn how to build a super lightweight slat ceiling for your camper van!

Material list:
Select pine 1x4 x 8' boards: buy at local lumber or hardware store
10oz black duck canvas (4 yards for 148" transit non-extended): https://amzn.to/3OmiIRc
3/8" T50 staples: https://amzn.to/3CGL1qU
Brass wood screws #8 x 3/4": https://amzn.to/3AOqMXH
Recessed ceiling light 12V (silver, warm white): https://amzn.to/3ASOZfo

What's a new project if not a good excuse to buy some new tools?
Tool list:
Thickness planer (Dewalt): https://amzn.to/3AINAbn
Thickness planer (cheaper option): https://amzn.to/3ZhOUev
Extendable supports: https://www.harborfreight.com/2-in-1-...
2-1/4" hole saw (size may very if you buy different lights): https://amzn.to/4930uxx
Hole saw arbor (if you don't have already): https://amzn.to/4fEYii6
Countersink drill bit (my favorite one): https://amzn.to/3V5pM8p
Countersink drill bit (simple set): https://amzn.to/3AIfRij
Staple gun (pneumatic): https://amzn.to/3CEa4uF
Staple gun (manual/hand powered): https://amzn.to/495FBSu
Japanese pull saw (useful in general!): https://amzn.to/3V2Gp4w
3/8" plug cutter: https://amzn.to/4fIWLYE
3/8" forstner bit: https://amzn.to/3V4Skit

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Chapters:
00:00 Overview
01:40 Milling 1/4" boards
02:39 Ceiling preparation
06:20 Slat preparation
07:25 Canvas backing install
11:34 Slat install
14:10 Fixups
16:24 Foam blobs
18:00 Weight

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