Do you know how to saw wood and get a nice crisp perfect edge? Robin Clevett shares his wood sawing expertise gathered from his 30 years of joinery.
Read More »Search Results for: clevett
Stable Conversion Tour with Robin Clevett
Robin gives you a guided tour of his stable conversion in Staines, an ambitious building challenge but the end result is one that he's very proud of.
Read More »Day in the life: Robin Clevett
Skill Builder’s ‘Day in the life’ feature takes a look at a typical day in the life of different tradespeople. In this installment we talk to Carpenter and Joiner Robin Clevett. Name: Robin Clevett Trade: Carpenter and Joiner What time does your day start? Usually around 6am. What gets you out of bed in the morning? My mortgage!!! What does …
Read More »The Dream Material of Every Carpenter and Builder
Medite Tricoya Extreme (MTE) is a groundbreaking innovation in wood-based materials, that has revolutionised the construction and design industries.
Read More »Get Your Decking Spacing Right ~ 2-Min Tip
Thanks to Robin for his tip. Send us your tip ▶ https://skill-builder.uk/tip 🛒 Broadfix Decking Shims: https://amzn.to/3q0ADjq WIN A FORGEFAST ORGANISER PRO 1000-PIECE WOOD SCREW KIT https://www.forgefastelite.com Follow Robin: 🎬 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/ukconstruction 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/robinclevett
Read More »Tongue & Groove Hidden Fixing ~ 2-Minute Tip
▶ https://skill-builder.uk/tip SEND YOUR TIP AND WIN A FORGEFAST 1000-PIECE WOOD SCREW KIT https://www.forgefastelite.com Thanks to Robin for his tip. 🎬 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/ukconstruction 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/robinclevett
Read More »Festool ISC 240 – Cutting Insulation Like a Dream
Freehand or guided with rail, working on roofing, scaffolding or flooring – the Festool ISC 240 is the optimal solution for cutting insulation.
Read More »The Saw Horse – An Apprentice Carpenter Test
When I was at college, they said to me, the first thing you need as a carpenter is a saw horse or single bevel trestle. I want you to do it yourselves. It's thoroughly enjoyable.
Read More »Quooker Fusion Boiling Water Tap – Capel #29
Robin is about to install his Quooker Fusion Square all-in-one boiling water tap with the help of his plumber friend Gary.
Read More »Pro Kitchen Fitting Tips and Tricks – Capel #27
Robin continues working on his kitchen alone while in lockdown, but the good news for the Clevett family is that they are very close to moving in.
Read More »The Completed Project – Garden Room #8
Robin gives us a tour of the completed garden room. Planning Permission vs Permitted Development: https://youtu.be/l97KezwLWIM TapcoSlate Classic BBA approved synthetic slate: https://www.tapcoroofingproducts.com/product/tapcoslate-classic Follow Robin: https://www.youtube.com/ukconstruction https://www.instagram.com/robinclevett This type of garden room is ideal for use as an office, photographic studio, workshop, man cave or playroom. #SBGardenRoom #MilwaukeeTools #TapcoSlate
Read More »Green Oak Feather Edge Cladding – Garden Room #7
Robin is cladding again with feather edge green oak and our Garden Room project is almost complete.
Read More »Flooring & Skirting Boards – Garden Room #6
How to build a garden room episode 6 sees Robin installing the shower tray, flooring and skirting. Follow Robin Clevett Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/robinclevett YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/ukconstruction This type of garden room is perfect for use as an office, photographic studio, workshop, man cave or playroom. #SBGardenRoom #MilwaukeeTools #Skirting
Read More »Fitting the Perfect Lock Every Time – Capel #22
Robin is fitting the locks on his walnut doors from XL Joinery. 🔽 MORE 🔽 Capel Build Playlist – http://tiny.cc/av05nz The DBB Morticer by Souber Tools. The perfect lock recess every time. http://www.morticer.com XL Joinery Walnut door – http://tiny.cc/ew05nz #XLJoinery #CapelBuild #RobinClevett
Read More »Robin’s Home Tech Essentials & Ideas – Capel #21
Robin is just weeks away from finishing his house. We follow him to see his home technology products and ideas – 🔽 MORE 🔽 Capel Build Playlist – http://tiny.cc/av05nz Monarch Scaleout XP Limescale Control https://monarchwater.co.uk/product/scaleout-xp Lindab MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) http://www.lindab.com petWALK Pet doors https://www.petwalk.uk/shop/ PetSafe Aluminium Pet Door http://tiny.cc/ldd9nz Cutwrights beautifully tailored furniture https://www.cutwrights.com EGGER for furniture …
Read More »Robin Installs Sliding Pocket Doors – Capel #20
Robin is having some fun installing his sliding pocket doors from XL Joinery. 🔽 MORE 🔽 Capel Build Playlist – http://tiny.cc/av05nz Husky 100 Sliding Door Simultaneous Action Kit Door Superstore – http://tiny.cc/py95nz XL Joinery Walnut door – http://tiny.cc/ew05nz Coburn Hideaway Pocket Door Kit 760mm Maximum Door Width http://tiny.cc/7ba6nz #XLJoinery #CapelBuild #RobinClevett
Read More »6 Roofing Squares Compared – Which is the Best?
6 Roofing Squares compared and explained by Roger Bisby. Give us your opinion and complete the survey at the end. Roger shows you all of the different tools used by carpenters for calculating roof pitch.
Read More »Hanging the Doors from XL Joinery – Capel #19
We've seen Robin ordering his doors from XL Joinery, now you can see him hang them as the Capel Build gets closer to the finish line.
Read More »Pitching the Roof – Garden Room #3
With the help of our tool sponsor Milwaukee, it’s time for Robin’s favourite part of any build and that’s pitching the roof. This series shows you how to build a garden room from scratch for your man cave, garden office or summer house. #SBGardenRoom #MilwaukeeTools #RobinClevett
Read More »How to Cut Hip Rafters – Masterclass with Robin
How to cut a hip rafter with Robin Clevett using the direct measurement method.
Read More »