Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction
Roger takes us through the features and best practises of an SDS-Plus hammer drill with the HiKOKI DH36DPA 36V Multi-Volt Brushless SDS+ Rotary Hammer Drill.
Read More »Understanding SDS-Plus Hammer Drills with HiKOKI
IOBAC Magnetic Flooring System – Perfect for LVT
Roger is very curious about a magnetic flooring system from IOBAC, so he visited them in Basingstoke to see how it works.
Read More »Peugeot on a Mission to End Reversing Accidents with Surround Rear Vision
Team Skill Builder represent the trades and go head-to-head and reverse around a challenging obstacle course using the Peugeot Partner van with Surround Rear Vision.
Read More »Cracked Ceiling, Leaks & Water Hammer – ASB #17
Chris Hanson's garden slopes a bit and he's going to have it excavated and build retaining walls and asks if he needs a perforated pipe for drainage with gravel behind each wall.
Read More »Snickers Workwear’s NEW Loose-fit Stretch Trousers for Maximum Mobility On-site
Hi-tech stretch fabrics and ergonomic designs ensure close quarter mobility at work. With a range of new AllroundWork stretch trousers available throughout the UK, there’s plenty of flexibility for every professional craftsman and woman to stretch their performance on site comfortably. The new stretchy work trousers for men have a loose fit for a classic Snickers Workwear look and feel, with …
Read More »Is the Sealey Saw Blade Sharpener Any Good?
Roger tries to get his dull saw blades back in good shape with the Sealey SMS2003 Saw Blade Sharpener with Bench Mounting that bought from Toolstop. More info from Tool Stop SEALEY SMS2003 SAW BLADE SHARPENER WITH BENCH MOUNTING 110 WATT 240V A great 240V bench mountable saw blade sharpener from Sealey. Includes 2 x blades for sharpening both TCT …
Read More »Robin on Milwaukee Accessories & Hand Tools
Robin's in the Milwaukee accessories area in Dublin now and he's got his eye on a few new additions to his toolbox.
Read More »5 Ways Builders Can Boost Their Online Presence
Caroline Pegden from TempaGoGo, an online temporary recruitment marketplace helping construction companies and builders find temporary staff easily, describes five ways builders can boost their visibility online. What distinguishes the construction sector from other UK industries? Its sheer number of workers who are self-employed. According to a 2018 Briefing Paper from the House of Commons, self-employed jobs in construction account for …
Read More »How to Create a Scarf Joint like a Pro with Robin
Robin loves a scarf joint and in this video, he shows you how to create a scarf joint using his new Hikoki 36v cordless circular saw.
Read More »Damp in the Extension & Solo Building – ASB #16
Bandy has an outbuilding attached to the side of his house that suffers from damp and mould during the winter.
Read More »Get the Best From Your Recip Saw with HiKOKI
Roger takes us through the best practices of using a recip saw with the Hikoki CR36DA 36V Reciprocating Saw.
Read More »Milwaukee M18 Cordless SDS-Max Breaking Hammer
Robin is checking out more cordless tools from Milwaukee and this time it's the SDS-Max 8kg breaker and it's a beast!
Read More »Stud Work Like a Pro with Robin – Capel #10
Get your stud work framing in like a pro! Robin shows you how he cuts and installs his stud work frames quickly and accurately.
Read More »The Old Mould Problem Returns – ASB #15
Adrian Reynolds has black mold around his window reveals. He's tried cleaning with bleach, used a dehumidifier and seeks pearls of wisdom to help get rid of it.
Read More »NEW from Solid Gear – the Onyx Safety Shoes and Boots
Great value safety footwear with the unique BOA closure system for maximum comfort. Nowadays, good safety footwear is part and parcel of a comfortable day’s work on-site – just like good working clothes and quality hand tools. Combining maximum comfort and protection with a robust and durable design, Solid Gear’s Onyx is available as a shoe or a boot and …
Read More »Capel #9 – Installing a Korniche Roof Lantern
Roger and Robin see if they can install three Korniche Roof Lanterns in one morning and get Robin home and dry! Perfect for lightening dark rooms.
Read More »#10 ~ Keeping Track & Organisation
Robin & Roger are back with another podcast episode to help you in your everyday work life and we're looking at getting organised and keeping track of materials, time and even 'people'.
Read More »How to Cut & Connect PVC Waste Pipe – Plumbing DIY
Roger is back at Redhill Plumbing to give you a tutorial on how to cut plastic pipe and the tools you can use to get the job done.
Read More »How to Install Interior Doors – Robin’s Step by Step
This video shows you how to install an interior door that is not prehung and quite a tricky DIY door install.
Read More »Fitting Door Trims, Architraves & Skirting Boards
Robin has moved on to the door trims, architraves and skirting baseboard. As usual, he has his own methods for getting it all in neatly.
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