Another 2-minute tip from James. Cutting chases in walls dust-free with the Metabo MFE 40.
https://skill-builder.uk/mfe-40-diamond-chaser-review
Dust Free Chase Cutting For Pipe & Cable ~ 2-Minute Tip
Squeak Free Staircase ~ Extension Build #15
Building A Squeak Free Staircase
James is joined by Mark Wilmot from Surrey Staircases.
https://www.surreystaircases.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/Surrey-Staircases-1601470206825815
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RELATED VIDEO LINKS
🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5
🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8
🎬 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI
🎬 6 Roofing Squares Compared: https://youtu.be/7qlQW3j6OIQ
🎬 How to Make a Tusk Tenon: https://youtu.be/osoItQj_blw
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Our thanks go to James and Ian of The Supreme Finishing Company.
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NEW from Solid Gear – The Revolutionary Safety Trainer
Solid Gear’s latest safety shoe – combines the best in safety and sports footwear technology.
The New Revolution 2 is more than just a market-leading safety trainer. It combines the BOA fastening system for maximum comfort and fit with a full E-TPU midsole with ‘bounce back’ technology to help reduce foot fatigue.
The shoe’s stretchable mesh upper with lightweight CORDURA® and recycled material technology is water-resistant with amazing performance when it comes to breathability and flexibility.
What’s more, it has a sole that’s oil and slip-resistant and a composite midsole for soft nail protection.
These shoes also come with Solid Gear’s newly developed NANO toe-cap. It’s 40% stronger than fibreglass, lighter than other materials and thinner than other non-metallic versions.
So get to know more about the quality and innovation plus the top class safety functionality in every Solid Gear product – your feet will notice the difference.
To get more information on Solid Gear Safety Footwear, visit the website at www.solidgearfootwear.com You can call the Helpline on 01484 854788 or email sales@hultaforsgroup.co.uk
Carpentry Made Simple ~ Rafter Step Off Method
Carpentry Made Simple – James shows us how to calculate your rafter length with a neat trick.
🎬 Carpentry Playlist ~ https://bit.ly/3dWCKAg
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Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker
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Silverline SL35 Steel Framing Square
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Siumir 150 x 300 mm Stainless Steel Square
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Stanley Carpenters Steel Roofing Square
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Johnson Level 400mm x 600mm Metric Steel Framing Roofing Square
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Roof Pitch Calculator
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Best apps for roofing calculation
✅ Essential Roofing App makes it easier to pitch a roof using The Ultimate Roofing Square
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✅ Pitch Gauge
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pitch-gauge/id389715382
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prolificmethods.pitchgauge
✅ Roof Snap
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✅ Rafter Help
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rafter-help/id1006188060
✅ Roofing Calculator Pro
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/roof-calculator/id689448297
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Hultafors Group Acquires Fristads, Kansas & Leijona Workwear
They join Snickers Workwear in Europe’s market-leading portfolio of Protective Wear and PPE brands.
The Hultafors Group has completed the acquisition of the Fristads, Kansas and Leijona protective wear brands following approval by the relevant competition authorities.
Peter Dumigan, managing director of the Hultafors Group UK, says, ‘All three are well-known brands in professional workwear with well-established market positions in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and will complement the Snickers Workwear brand throughout the European market very well indeed’.
With a portfolio of premium PPE brands that includes Snickers Workwear, Hellberg Safety as well as EMMA, Solid Gear Safety Footwear and Hultafors Tools, it serves markets throughout Europe and North America.
The Hultafors Group’s aim is to continue to drive the development of all its brands with a focus on customer value, product innovation and sustainability.
For more information, please see www.mynewsdesk.com/hultafors-group
In My Yard ~ Buy & sell new, used & surplus stock
Roger is joined by Clive Drummond from In My Yard, the marketplace for trades and DIYers to buy & sell new, used and surplus stock.
In My Yard solves these common problems saving you time while putting money back into your pocket.
How to Build a Stud Wall Like a Pro ~ Extension Build #14
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🛒 Paslode IM350 Framing Nailer: https://amzn.to/3gtBF4C
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RELATED VIDEO LINKS
🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5
🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8
🎬 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI
🎬 6 Roofing Squares Compared: https://youtu.be/7qlQW3j6OIQ
🎬 How to Make a Tusk Tenon Joint Like a Pro: https://youtu.be/osoItQj_blw
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Our thanks go to James and Ian of The Supreme Finishing Company.
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Showdown Time ~ Laser Level Review of 10 Models
Laser level review featuring 10 levels to suit all budgets.
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Video chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:36 – Visibility
02:36 – Accuracy
03:29 – Red or green?
04:01 – Batteries
05:24 – Outdoor test
06:57 – Distance test
08:00 – Ian’s feedback
09:25 – James’ choice
10:42 – Leica Lino L2
13:02 – Conclusion
15:18 – The winners
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Cupa Pizarras Continues to Support the Next Generation of Roofers
Spanish slate manufacturer CUPA PIZARRAS is continuing its college sponsorship scheme for a third year, and extending it to include an additional college.
The annual program includes CPD presentations, free of charge slate pallets and a trip to the CUPA PIZARRAS’ quarries in Spain, COVID-19 allowing.
Recommended to CUPA PIZARRAS by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), the colleges were chosen for the outstanding achievements of their students.
Currently on the sponsorship scheme are South Devon College, Leeds College of Building, Newcastle College, Edinburgh College, Dundee and Angus College and finally Bolton College, which was a new addition this academic year.
A core part of the sponsorship includes the presentation of CUPA PIZARRAS’ RIBA-approved CPD, The Definitive Natural Slate, to the colleges.
This CPD covers everything a construction professional needs to know about natural slate, from production process to installation.
“Despite many of the colleges having to switch to online learning over the past year, restricting the students’ hands-on learning, all the students have been able to benefit from the online CPD seminars, YouTube training videos and technical guides that we were still able to provide,” commented Julian Gomez, Director of Marketing at CUPA PIZARRRAS.
CUPA PIZARRAS also provides pallets of free slate to the colleges for use during training as well as a goodie bag for every student.
Julian added: “The sponsorship is important as it ensures the students have a supply of quality products to be working with – particularly as they start to go back to college and practical sessions begin again.”
Chris Messenger, Lecturer of Roof Slate and Tiling at Leeds College of Building commented: “The sponsorship is an incredible opportunity as it ensures we have slate available to train our apprentices on various different slate tasks including verge to verge, open valleys and slating around roof windows.
Although the pandemic has changed the way we learn, CUPA PIZARRAS has remained dedicated to the students’ learning.
They have supplied us with the virtual slate CPD and also sent training links to the tutors at the colleges to use when teaching.”
“Being an apprentice can be challenging as it is necessary to juggle both learning new skills and also practicing and working,” said Steve Dowell, Lecturer of Roof Slate at South Devon College.
“I think that being backed by a high-quality product manufacturer, allowing us to provide them with slate, merchandise and additional training, really gives our students the confidence to succeed.”
For more information on CUPA PIZARRAS and its product range, please visit: www.cupapizarras.com/uk
Snickers Workwear Stretch Shorts – Street-Smart Comfort This Summer
Brand NEW Men’s and Women’s Work Stretch Shorts for the flexible working environment – designed for superior comfort and freedom of movement.
Combining 4-way stretch fabric that delivers working comfort all day with street-smart, slim-fit designs, Snickers Work Shorts are great for grafting in the warmer months.
These lightweight garments feature a body-mapping design and are made from a self-ventilating stretch fabric with CORDURA® reinforcements for durability all-round mobility when you need it most.
The Men’s FLEXIWork lightweight work shorts come with flexible gusset seams and also have easy-to-access holster pockets with zip compartments, an expandable stretch cargo pocket and a ruler pocket.
The AllroundWork Women’s multi-purpose, slim-fit shorts have 4-way stretch panels in the right places for consistent comfort, practical pockets for optimal functionality and great freedom of movement.
For professional tradesmen and women who rely on their gear in demanding environments, they’re a must for those who want the ultimate in cool comfort this summer.
#20 ~ Plastic Surgeon Hard Surface Repair Experts
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Roger is joined by Owen Freeman from Plastic Surgeon Fine Finishers, a UK network providing high-quality, engineered repairs of damaged surfaces.
How to Repair a Flat Roof with Everbuild Liquid Roof
Roger shows us how to repair a flat roof on a troublesome roof that’s had several failed fix attempts.
Thanks to Everbuild for supplying materials: www.everbuild.co.uk
Liquid Roof all-weather system for waterproofing any flat or pitched roof
everbuild.co.uk/product/liquid-roof
Sika Everbuild Sikalastic Fleece 120
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Evercryl resin-based, fibre reinforced roof repair compound
everbuild.co.uk/product/evercryl
Evercryl Emergency Roof Repair cartridge
everbuild.co.uk/product/evercryl-emergency-roof-repair-cartridge
JetVac Cleaning ~ Exterior cleaning specialist based in Canvey Island, Essex
jetvaccleaning.co.uk
Flat Roof Cleaning with JetVac
Part 1 of our flat roof repair project. JetVac Exterior Cleaning Services prepare the flat roof for repair.
JetVac Cleaning is an exterior cleaning company based in Canvey Island, Essex, providing pressure washing, roof cleaning, gutter cleaning, render cleaning, graffiti removal and many other types of exterior hard surface cleaning to both residential and commercial customers.
Flat Roof Cleaning
They use high-quality, industrial-strength pressure washing and exterior cleaning equipment to clean driveways, patios, decking, gutters, render and other outdoor surfaces. Their expertise and experience within the industry are second to none.
How to Plasterboard Around a Roof Window ~ Extension Build #13
James King shows us how to plasterboard around a roof window on our extension build series.
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RELATED VIDEO LINKS
🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5
🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8
🎬 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI
🎬 6 Roofing Squares Compared: https://youtu.be/7qlQW3j6OIQ
🎬 How to Make a Tusk Tenon Joint Like a Pro: https://youtu.be/osoItQj_blw
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Our thanks go to James and Ian of The Supreme Finishing Company.
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The Tall Carpenter Door Lining Jig ~ 2-Minute Tip
Thanks to @The Tall Carpenter, please head over and subscribe to him:
https://youtu.be/IauJlZbt1iw
Ian is loving the door lining jig idea he got from The Tall Carpenter and shows us how a simple jig can help to place door linings at the correct height, without the need for floor packing, when being fitted before the floor is finished.
The Key to Good Apprenticeships ~ With IronmongeryDirect
Enter IronmongeryDirect’s competition to win £5,000 towards hiring an apprentice.
https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/blog/win-5000-towards-the-cost-of-an-apprentice
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The Key to Good Apprenticeships ~ With IronmongeryDirect
#19 ~ The National Construction Products Regulator
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In January 2021, the government announced the creation of a new national construction products regulator. The primary responsibility of the regulator is to ensure homes in the UK are constructed using ‘safe’ materials.
The regulator will have the power to remove any product that represents a significant safety risk and to prosecute companies that break the rules.
National Construction Products Regulator issues
Roger’s latest rant looks at why good ideas don’t always turn out as planned.
– National regulator established to ensure homes are built from safe materials.
– Action taken as Grenfell Inquiry reveals manufacturers ignored safety rules.
– Independent review will examine faults in the system and recommend how abuse can be prevented.
See more on Government’s new regulator established to ensure construction materials are safe
https://bit.ly/2NHL647
Will a Construction Products Regulator Make Homes Safe?
See more on National Construction Products Regulator with Skill Builder.
Plastic Surgeon ~ The Hard Surface Repair Experts
Choosing hard surface repair is an environmentally friendly choice. Repairing and restoring surfaces can reduce the amount of waste produced, which would otherwise end up in landfills. It also saves energy that would be required to manufacture new materials for replacements.
Roger is joined by Owen Freeman from Plastic Surgeon Fine Finishers, a UK network providing high-quality repairs of damaged surfaces.
Dot and Dab Plasterboard ~ Extension Build #12
Advantages Of Dot And Dab Plasterboard
First and foremost, a huge advantage is speed of application. But improved levels of sound dampening, thermal insulation, damp proofing, moisture resistance, and fire retardation can all be gained using different types of dot and dab plasterboard.
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RELATED VIDEO LINKS
🎬 How To Build An Extension series playlist: https://bit.ly/2LnUhG5
🎬 How to Cut Hip Rafters: https://youtu.be/CmKZoPmROn8
🎬 Ultimate Roofing Square: https://youtu.be/_TmXZ0cGNEI
🎬 6 Roofing Squares Compared: https://youtu.be/7qlQW3j6OIQ
🎬 How to Make a Tusk Tenon Joint Like a Pro: https://youtu.be/osoItQj_blw
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Our thanks go to James and Ian of The Supreme Finishing Company.
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Toolstream Targets Talent From Dickies Workwear
Leading tools supplier and distributor, Toolstream, has appointed James Whitaker and Laura Cansfield as Marketing Director and Head of Workwear respectively.
Both Whitaker and Cansfield join from Dickies Workwear, where they also supported the company’s sister brand, Timberland PRO.
Toolstream team
During his time at Dickies, Whitaker was responsible for championing its clothing and footwear ranges with engaging, inspirational content – transforming the way the brand communicated with its customers.
In his new role at Toolstream, Whitaker will oversee its portfolio of brands, including workwear range, Scruffs, plus Silverline tools and woodworking tool specialist, Triton.
“The construction industry is a growing and fast-changing sector and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to continue to work in this exciting field with Toolstream,” said Whitaker.
“A major focus of my role will be to build on Toolstream’s success by expanding its reach among tradespeople and the merchants that serve them.”
Having played an integral role within the Dickies merchandising and product development team, Cansfield will bring her years of experience in workwear to oversee brand growth avenues and new product creation for Scruffs.
“Scruffs is a well-established workwear brand, offering clothing and footwear that incorporates its own DNA while focusing on the all-important safety and protection that tradespeople rely on,” said Cansfield. “I’m extremely excited to have the opportunity to help expand the product base and target markets through the UK and Europe.”
The new appointments come as Dickies Workwear’s parent company, VF Corporation, has proposed to discontinue the brand’s business in the UK. Under the proposals, Dickies Workwear would instead be managed out of VF’s international headquarters in Stabio, Switzerland, and would shift to an online-only model.
Check out the Toolstream website: www.toolstream.com