100% broke that first drill bit on the aluminum. This is a great video. You can tell this guy is not very experienced with work like this or the tools he’s using….but he gives it a go and he does a great job. I’m sure he learned a few things along the way too. Well done man!!!
@Ghostad92
2 жыл бұрын
*Great and Easy to instal **Fastly.Cool** Low noisy*
@Aswansonify
2 ай бұрын
This video gave me the confidence to build a case for my window AC. Followed your design to a tee with some minor tweaks (like doing 2 panels of plexiglass to create an insulating air pocket). Thank you!!!
@trigonshadow3274
5 жыл бұрын
this is the absolute best design I've seen so far. Have been wanting to install my own ac for vertical window and I think you just made the best video out there for myself.
@inthegarage4624
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad I could help.
@michaeltorres1263
2 жыл бұрын
I agree so clean. I am pretty anal about stuff, so to see such a good, detailed install is perfect.
@charlieperez6844
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video! I kept seeing a/c’s everywhere with plywood covering the window where it was placed. I saw your video, a few times, and my project came out beautifully!
@kurtmaupin93
4 жыл бұрын
This was a great idea, thanks! I ended up routing a slot for the plexiglass to slide into vs screwing it on which worked out perfectly in case anyone wants to try that option
@Airbender24B
2 жыл бұрын
Can you share what kind of bit you used to route the slot?
@NinersGuy04
2 жыл бұрын
@@Airbender24B you can also use a table saw with some dado blades or just do a few passes with a regular blade to get the slot as well.
@AA-zq1sx
4 жыл бұрын
Great work! Full points for a careful and conscientious job :) I would suggest score-n-snap the plexi to save yourself a lot of time and have cleaner cut lines. Also if you put a piece of plexi on both sides of the frame, the inner air gap will have some insulating properties (like a double-pane window) to improve the efficiency of your build. Thanks again for sharing your project!
@sabiduria26
Жыл бұрын
Awesome advice!!! Thanks!
@theclifbar
3 жыл бұрын
Love the no-talking video and your design... besides the loud saw sounds, it's actually relaxing to watch. Kurt Maupin's idea on routing a slot is a great suggestion. A quick paint job on the wood and it would look really first-rate!
@elgatogordo9523
3 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 True story! Our cheap boss in the 80s bought us a used window AC from a yard sale for our little office. Little did he know the unit was a 220 Volt vs a 120 Volt that we needed. Lucky for us, one of the guys Dad worked as a electrician and gave him some great instructions on how to install a 220 Volt. Since our boss was cheap and didn’t care, we installed the window AC and asked our boss that we needed some money to purchase a circuit breaker, wiring, hardware, and a 220 Volt outlet and we would install the AC if he bought us lunch for a week. Surprisingly he agreed, I guess it was way cheaper than hiring an electrician. We made it work, got some good grub, and we were cool as a cucumber 😎❄️
@BPoweredLove
4 жыл бұрын
Sawing that wood solo with just a flimsy card table is quite impressive! Bravo.
@simplysimple7628
5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂 90% of people watching this is thinking too much work.
@requiemsgv
4 жыл бұрын
Bear 7 facts
@inthegarage4624
4 жыл бұрын
That's okay. You're all free to go your own way. I just wanted to share how I did mine.
@DefaultName-op7zn
4 жыл бұрын
90% of people reading your comment ARE thinking your grammar could use some work...
@Cthulhoop
4 жыл бұрын
@@DefaultName-op7zn Your attitude could use some work...
@hemibear9r3mium89
4 жыл бұрын
Yea smh
@FKtdyvan
4 жыл бұрын
I also agree with those here who are commenting that this is one of the rare and best designs for a vertical windows air-conditioner installation. I am going to buy an air-conditioner for my son and install it in the vertical window of his room. Can you please give us a list of the tools and the supplies that you use to create your design?
@LittleBozo
2 ай бұрын
Great job kid. I so enjoyed this without any commentary. You need a tablesaw when you get a bigger place. That will let you datto slots for the plexiglass. A putty knife is a nice way to tuck that foam clean. Really great getting it done with the tools you had to work with. You'll do.
@_am.i.8301
Жыл бұрын
I am moving alone and my windows sit on the front balcony, I was looking for a way to install my window unit to make me feel more safe and protect my property without the possibility of getting broken into. This has helped me so much! Thank you.
@arcticarrowhvacr
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice work! I agree with others, It's the best design ive seen for installing an air conditioner in a sliding window.
@rv4854
4 жыл бұрын
Best design and best for security! I would definitely use this on a ground floor window. I would sleep better at night. Paint trim white for a blended look and a thick peg stick to lock window. I will use this design. Great job !!
@TacoBoyManThing
3 жыл бұрын
Security? You can punch through plexiglass
@jcparedes
2 жыл бұрын
@@TacoBoyManThing You can punch through glass too
@edwardwung1754
4 жыл бұрын
To say that your video is very enjoyable to watch is an understatement. I am also very fascinated to see how you can use those tools to make a frame and bracket that work so well. Thank you for sharing.
@lamacumeca
3 ай бұрын
Great design! But the AC should be tilting downward so that the condensation doesn't come inside.
@macrick
3 жыл бұрын
The wooden frame is probably a bad idea for a humid climate. Steel or Aluminium would be better. 2nd, a secondary horizontal support outside would be ideal for additional security and safety.
@Livindaybyday
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, best job I've seen for installing a side slide window air conditioner! Thank you!
@ДмитрийШепелев-у7н
Жыл бұрын
This is a terrific room air conditioner. Our main unit went out but this unit is just as good for my living area. My electric bill went down as well. Glad we got it.
@paribiotic
4 жыл бұрын
I had my handyman install the AC but it's still a work in progress. I had the gray foam strip and wasn't sure what to do with it. After watching this video, I was able to seal off the gap underneath the AC. Thanks for posting.
@jameswoods6900
3 жыл бұрын
You have the cleanest nicest install I have seen, Thank You!
@hmc54321
4 жыл бұрын
I used your idea but sketched a plan and had all the pieces except the plexi cut in a lumber yard and assembled it at home. There were some hacks but I'm pretty happy and AC is secure. Thanks!
@RichardsWorld
6 ай бұрын
I was trying to figure out how to fill the gaps. The squeezing foam in the gaps is a great idea.
@vulcandj
4 жыл бұрын
I think this is a really great idea. I've been wanting to make something similar but wasn’t sure how to go about it. This looks sturdy and much nicer than a piece of plexiglass flapping with every breeze. Thanks for sharing.👍🏼
@em_dee10
3 жыл бұрын
Was looking for how I wanted to mount mine, and I think you just showed me. Thanks a lot!
@claytonmurphy3203
3 жыл бұрын
This is the best video I've seen for this solution. Looks great actually. I'll be doing this instead of the plywood and duct tape setups that other people are doing.
@hrgnzlz13
4 жыл бұрын
getting ready for summer season and gonna buy a unit. Im gonna use this video as a reference for my install. Thanks for making the video. Gonna save me time and money! cheers!
@inthegarage4624
4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@b5maddog
4 жыл бұрын
That was impressive! Your thought process and handyman workmanship way surpasses anything I can do. If I had your talent, I think I would have just replaced the window. Thanks for the video
@neobx2
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome job, I did the plexiglass for 8 years, made it fit in the tracks worked excellent but using duct tape sucked and I changed to gaff tape adheres better and no residue, 2 years ago landlord finally updated the windows and no more plexiglass. Wish your video had been up years ago 😂
@iiiiii-w8h
14 күн бұрын
Watching this in 4x speed is a blessing!
@miket704
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent project & very well done + shown. Also admire the patience you have in the face of some very idiotic knocks & obviously stupid negative comments.
@JonathanR13
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video!! I had a couple of 2x3s in my garage..ran to HD purchase the glass for about $50. I wish I had found your video earlier..it was 100° out there when I was putting it together!!!
@MegaElle77
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! That’s was so soothing to watch. Flick of the switch and done!
@benson733
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing job! I would pay for this service as well.
@billy_in_4c
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's one fine looking sliding window AC installation... WHY DOESN'T MINE LOOK LIKE THAT?! AH! WHY?! WHY MUST LIFE BE SO HARD?! WHY MUST I FAIL AT EVERY ATTEMPT AT WOODWORKING?! 😭
@edwardeng2173
3 жыл бұрын
Nice. That was a hilarous Simpsons episode.
@billy_in_4c
3 жыл бұрын
@@edwardeng2173 UPDATE: One year later and I'm still about 50% done with the project.
@seangriffon6502
Жыл бұрын
Great job. I did this exact same thing for a friend, but i cut a track all the way around the inside of the frame all 4 sides. I did 2 tracks one about a half inch apart so i could install the glass inside the frame not on the outside like you did. I did 2 pieces of glass not plexiglass to give it an insulating effect like a double pane window. I also painted the frame with a few good coats of white exterior paint. I made it to be permenant instead of being removed.
@sochoa2362
4 жыл бұрын
Reason why i haven’t bought a window unit. Now I don’t have one. Gotta do it this way. Great job!
@varsenik111
3 жыл бұрын
Great job done ✔ 👏, as an installer I can't spend lots of time because of employer policies and hourly job restrictions ,we just go with a piece of wood or flexiglass!
@sondraxcore
4 жыл бұрын
Could you post a list of all the supplies you used and maybe some step by step instructions for someone who’s an idiot to install? Lol.
@JRMiracleman
4 жыл бұрын
That would be nice. I was just gifted a drill and Circular saw.
@sondraxcore
4 жыл бұрын
David Misner I showed my father in law the video and he figured out a way to make one for me without the instructions haha
@JRMiracleman
4 жыл бұрын
@@sondraxcore Good for him
@JacobCapper
4 жыл бұрын
Essentially you need: 2x wood as tall as window frame 2x wood as wide as the AC unit 1x Plexi glass piece cut to size of frame - the height of your ac unit (Wood should be as thick as the sliding window section) *Screws to fix the frame together and attach Plexi glass *Flexi sealant for Plexi glass For added security I'd add a piece of wood behind the sliding section to stop people from being able to open the window *Wood glue for frame if you want it sturdier *Weather seal to put all around the frame just in case *You may need some aluminium angle to make the top bracket for the unit.
@Phyoomz
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for thinking of me. 🥺
@jsmxwll
3 ай бұрын
great work! if you reverse your blade in your circular saw you can get a pretty good cut on polycarbonate and acrylic panels without all the melting.
@josephpk4878
3 ай бұрын
A much better solution than what's provided in the box... and it requires another trip to the hardware store, which is closed, so my daughter is going to have to sleep in the basement for one more night.
@olivialovesjesusmore
Жыл бұрын
I watched your video and I decided to build myself one! I was in the market for a new ac and i wanted to try the window kind but we have sliding windows so your video was a great help to me! I built it today and it looks great!! Thank you for posting your work!
@ashleybellasxo
Жыл бұрын
Omg thank you posting!!! This is the only good solution I have seen so far.
@shawnhenderson1130
4 жыл бұрын
Trick for cutting that plexiglass. Just score the glass a few times with your knife, place against a solid straight edge ( work bench, table, ect.) Using your hand, firmly place pressure on plexiglass and table. Then simply snap off the piece, as you would sheet rock. Just my 2 cents tho
@robertmartinez377
4 жыл бұрын
Great idea, thanks for sharing and somewhat satisfying to watch too. I will take your idea and use it for my installation.
@musicbyady4900
2 жыл бұрын
The move with the foam at the end was so satisfying..
@beso2323
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is great 👍🏼. Thank you for posting!
@inthegarage4624
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@therealchickentender
4 жыл бұрын
At this moment, you're my hero.
@ajfam871
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro great idea. I will be making The same thing with a few modifications and make it a bit more secure as I live on 1st story and need it to be strong. My table saw will be very appreciated.
@edmoyer3522
2 жыл бұрын
Great job ! I will be re-doing my recent install in a sliding window, thank you !
@joshcanastra4909
4 жыл бұрын
Great idea and design man. Just ordered my AC unit yesterday. I have side sliding windows as well, glad I found your video. Going to copy you exactly except I might try to put two layers of plexiglass with some foam insulation in between. One question, where did you get all those little strips of foam?
@rubengranados7546
4 жыл бұрын
best design on youtube by far!
@inthegarage4624
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@vanthadoun1
2 жыл бұрын
I had to do the same thing when I bought my AC unit. Its kind of funny that window manufacturers haven't thought about this and sell Window trim that would accommodate AC installations, sell it on Amazon as a recommended item and even charging $25 they would make a fortune.
@nightstringers
4 жыл бұрын
I like everything except how you fed the wood through the saw. DANGEROUS with your hand in front of the saw. ok Back to how awesome this design is love it ..Thanks for the great video
@tantilus998
3 ай бұрын
I cut my aluminum the same way and use a 1x2 piece of wood on top or you could just flip it around and use it without the piece of wood and it’s still has the slight tilt for water drainage,I haven’t made a frame for mine and it works great to for quick install or removal. I did the reversed aluminum for my neighbors ac and didn’t used a piece of wood behind it. Will be trying similar like this for a midea u install soon.
@sandrachase68
3 жыл бұрын
A voice over telling us what you are doing and using would be nice.
@TacoBoyManThing
3 жыл бұрын
Watch the video. It’s clear cut
@chrisb4290
4 ай бұрын
He's deaf and mute
@newtybot
2 ай бұрын
You got eyes??
@damonkey5269
9 ай бұрын
Nice one. That table though, especially with a power saw. I reckon you could build yourself a solid work bench for cheap.
@rugerdaddy
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure that your footwear is OSHA approved (lol), but the video is nice, and the project great. Thanks!
@johnketig5205
2 жыл бұрын
Turned out really nice. Glad to see you still have all your fingers 😉
@destinymarie.428
3 жыл бұрын
Love your plan, best looking. Headed to Home Depot rn tysm
@wolfsoul0
27 күн бұрын
Thank you for using the file in the correct way, drive me nuts 😂
@inzoria7727
2 жыл бұрын
I like the first way better. Tbh I never put a air conditioner in my window properly and it always worked just fine. That plexiglass And duct tape I right up my alley. I'm going to Lowes to get some today :)
@jenniferstuart3020
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Lots of work, but so much easier to install and remove every year. I have found white foam at Lowe’s with their window weather stripping that is reusable but would give a neater look. Also consider 2 layers of the plexiglass if you have dual pane windows.
@Phyoomz
3 жыл бұрын
That sketchy table saw had me scared yet intrigued. 😂😂
@JojieRT
3 жыл бұрын
This is definitely much better than what I did a couple days ago. It did not help that I was scrambling to find an AC and installing the same morning on the hottest day ever here in the Pacific NW. Will redo the install similar to this later.
@EyeSpy23
4 жыл бұрын
Well thought out. I know what I’m doing this weekend. Thank you for posting this!
@AJay-kk5mm
3 жыл бұрын
fantastic to see intelligent and creative work done by a man with admirable work ethics.
@pantha50
4 жыл бұрын
this is an awesome setup; thank you. I'm replicating your whole project. Could you please tell me what was the tube that you were squeezing?
@rickrangel
2 жыл бұрын
@In The Garage Your a genius, simply a freak'n GENIUS!!! Thank you sharing your video with us dummies who are trying to do what you accomplished in 13 minutes and 20 seconds.... hahaha Rick
@stevenjoelBx
2 жыл бұрын
i had my doubts when i saw that thing in the begging but wow ima make it my goal to do my frame like yours you've inspired me don't mean to sound corny
@williamforthman9084
3 жыл бұрын
I know people are complaining about the amount of work, however, I would have painted them or even stained them to match more with the window. Great job though.
@sjc1204
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant design and implementation. Now I just need to find someone locally to fabricate it.
@vincentc2913
3 жыл бұрын
This guy has skills!! Very nice vid, thanks!!
@CallieMasters5000
4 жыл бұрын
My grandpa has those slippers that you're wearing. He says they're real comfy.
@inthegarage4624
4 жыл бұрын
He has good taste. I've had my garage slippers for years.
@q4z4qz
4 жыл бұрын
do you take orders? lol I'd totally pay for one to be built and sent out to me haha.
@xCASINOx
4 жыл бұрын
Where do we submit this order?
@two9s649
4 жыл бұрын
I gotchu niggas whats up lol
@carsurvivalist
3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I needed. Just saved me several hundred dollars from buying more expensive units.
@VitiatedsHOWTO
3 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe all he has is 300+ subscribers He actually know what he doing with those tools
@frank9649
3 жыл бұрын
Good job ! Myself I would of painted it for wood protection from the elements :)
@carebaer
4 жыл бұрын
This is so, so extra and I love it. Please marry me. lol
@inthegarage4624
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you like it.
@sukafreecity
4 жыл бұрын
Great 👍🏽 job sir!.Sometimes you have to put in a little more work to do it right !
@Siberius-
3 жыл бұрын
I like that you can still use the window a bit. 13:00 - Oh... if you don't block this part, then air and bugs can get in. You either need a mini fly-screen, or if you still wanna use the window but without a fly screen, thennnn... I don't yet know.
@ericcruz1836
3 жыл бұрын
I agree this is a little extra but this guy is really great! His installation looks great, juss too complicated for me lmaoo😂😅
@hikariscissors
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Question, the metal bracket you made was nice but could you have used the existing metal bracket and just filled the gap in the corners with a piece of foam? I'm trying to avoid buying a piece of metal and cutting it, etc. Thanks!
@inthegarage4624
4 жыл бұрын
The bracket that came with it was plastic. I didn't like the way it sat and worried about it breaking and sending my AC out the window, so I made one out of metal. If your confident in yours it should be fine.
@hikariscissors
4 жыл бұрын
@@inthegarage4624 Thank you for your reply! I made a setup almost exactly as yours with a few small modifications because my window and ac was a little different but it worked out great! Your video made it possible, so thank you. The bracket that came with my AC unit was a thick piece of metal so I didn't need to change it but I had to screw a piece of 2x4 to it. This allowed me to screw the AC wood frame to the 2x4 that was connected to the metal bracket so it held the AC unit very strong. Thanks again!
@mj-ls7qr8xp3n
2 жыл бұрын
What did the bottom of the frame look like? The feet, where is it dittin
@VitiatedsHOWTO
3 жыл бұрын
That’s perfect for hurricane season down in the south
@almarn
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice job....Did the same before with only manual tools...
@sovannahong6472
4 жыл бұрын
Perfect, thank you now I know where to start.
@surviver5738
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Gotta do this on my patio door.
@ryanmcnair3451
3 жыл бұрын
Next project is to make yourself a sturdy work bench so you can ditch that wobbly folding table 😆😉
@bemochop4356
2 жыл бұрын
This design is sick ! Ima try it out ,
@youngdraco348
4 жыл бұрын
This is perfect but every hardware store is out of plexiglass in my city. Due to all businesses buying them due to covid.
@amandanicolebarnes
3 жыл бұрын
This was so satisfying to watch
@julinhornjak6103
3 ай бұрын
Well change of plans i guess. This is why better than i was about to do it
@Smiles2U4Ever
4 жыл бұрын
FYI - You can get Home Depot to cut your plexiglass for you. Just give them the measurements.
@inthegarage4624
4 жыл бұрын
Great tip! I would have preferred that had I not already had some lying around. It's kind of a pain to work with.
@spkvin2662
4 жыл бұрын
I worked at two Home Depot stores and neither of them had any kind of service to cut plexiglass.
@cinnamongmc5430
4 жыл бұрын
@@spkvin2662 Lowe's does.
@Revit7
4 жыл бұрын
High skill level, but that is why this is the best slider installation on youtube. Any suggestion brand/model to buy? thanks!
@inthegarage4624
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I didn't research ac's so much, this one was given to us. It works great for a small bedroom, but probably not much more than that.
@Artof_vrose
4 жыл бұрын
This is clever. How much money did you spend on the wood and the ply window?
@FullFlavorRetro
Жыл бұрын
just found your video, just awesome!!!
@marcellomartinez373
4 жыл бұрын
Best design by far sir! Do you have a parts list?
@inthegarage4624
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I didn't think to make a parts list, sorry. Basically just a couple 2x2's, I can't remember if they were 6 or 8 ft, a clear acrylic sheet (Plexiglas), 3.5" exterior wood screws, silicone sealer, and a couple rolls of AC weatherstripping. I bought it all at Lowes.
@marcellomartinez373
4 жыл бұрын
@@inthegarage4624 Awesome! Yeah, I went to Lowe''s and bought the material you used and I tried to see what kind of materials you had. Thank you for the video guidance! Great design!!! I will send you a pic once I have it installed. THANKS!!!
@SpregioCheeks
2 жыл бұрын
Shit.. you went that far... May as well as painted it. Nice work!!!
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