Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction
Robin shows us a neat trick for measuring, marking and cutting Elements board for the bathrooms at the Capel Build.
Read More »Measuring Hack – Robin’s Trade Tricks
Laying Palio Clic Luxury Vinyl Flooring by Karndean
How to lay Palio Clic Luxury Vinyl Flooring by Karndean. Roger and Stephen show you their technique for installing Palio Clic LVT.
Read More »The Walls Go Up – King Build #3
James and Ian are working apart in part 3 of the King Build series. James is in the garden working on the brick and block work while Ian continues making casement windows in the workshop.
Read More »NEW – EMMA Safety Footwear Added to the Hultafors Group PPE Portfolio
As customer demands for accreditation, safety, quality and value increase, the Hultafors Group continues to stay one step ahead of the competition. The Hultafors Group’s PPE portfolio already includes market-leading tools, workwear and protective wear brands such as Snickers Workwear, Solid Gear and Toe Guard safety footwear, Hellberg Safety and Hultafors Tools. The acquisition of EMMA Safety Footwear considerably enhances …
Read More »Makita DUR368AZ Brushless Brush Cutter – A Cut Above
The Makita DUR368AZ has a new twin 18 Volt Brushless Brush Cutter designed to suit the needs of commercial operators and landscapers looking for a high powered, quiet and easy-to-use brush cutter.
Read More »Ground Screws & Timber Floor – Garden Room #1
A brand new series from Skill Builder which follows Robin Clevett and his team through the process of building a deluxe Garden Room.
Read More »Makita Expands CXT Range with 12v WR100DZ Ratchet Wrench
Makita’s new cordless ratchet wrench is a versatile, compact and lightweight tool suitable for use across a wide range of applications and ideal for accessing tight spaces. With a number of innovative features included, the WR100DZ has been designed to ensure optimum efficiency and operator productivity. The WR100DZ ratchet wrench utilises Makita’s CXT Compact eXtreme Technology (CXT), making this an …
Read More »Plane Sailing – Makita DKP181 18V Brushless LXT Planer
Makita has launched an exciting new range of products, including the DKP181 18V Brushless LXT Planer (82mm). Combining the speed and capacity of a corded planer with the convenience of cordless, the tool is part of Makita’s expanding 18V series, the world’s largest cordless product line-up powered by an 18V Lithium-Ion battery. With a 12,000rpm brushless motor providing power equal to …
Read More »Snickers LITEWork Working Clothes for the Summer
The innovative new quick-drying fabrics in this lightweight workwear make them a must for the summer months. A change of season means a change of focus on what you wear on site. That’s why Snickers NEW LITEWork clothing can help you keep your cool when you’re working in sunny, warm and humid environments. The ergonomic, body-mapping Trousers, Shirts, Shorts, mid-layer …
Read More »Break-in News! Ford TRANSIT Owners Watch This
More tool theft frustration for van owners and once again the problem is so much worse for Ford Transit owners who don't enjoy strong security features.
Read More »Riveting Made Easy With Makita DRV150Z & DRV250Z
Makita has added two new rivet guns to its power tool range. The DRV150Z and DRV250Z include Makita’s innovative LXT battery technology and brushless motor for maximum efficiency.
Read More »Scaffold Configuration: Does My Project Need a Bespoke Design?
Scaffold design is a complex and often painstaking business, involving a fairly weighty set of calculations intended to demonstrate the strength and stability (or otherwise) of the proposed structure. It is a matter of legal compliance that all scaffolds have to be able to demonstrate they conform to minimum standards, which in practice sounds as if there is no option …
Read More »Makita’s Latest Addition to its Radio Range – DMR115 Job Site Radio
Makita has launched the latest addition to its radio range, with the DMR115 Job Site Radio. With Bluetooth functionality and a light weight of 4.8-5.5kg, it is the perfect companion for construction workers.
Read More »Working with Pipelife Easy-Lay PB Barrier Pipe
In the final part of our sponsored Pipelife series, we look at the Pipelife Easy-Lay push-fit polybutylene barrier pipe.
Read More »Milwaukee Rear Handle Circular Saw for Wood
Robin checks out something from Milwaukee that he's been waiting a long time for! The Milwaukee M18 FCSRH66 Rear Handle Circular Saw is something we've enjoyed using and in this video you'll see why.
Read More »Growing Evidence Linking Indoor Air Pollution and Respiratory Problems in Children
There is growing evidence that respiratory problems among children may be exacerbated by indoor air pollution in homes, schools and nurseries, according to a joint report by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the Royal College of Physicians. The report, informed by a RCPCH commissioned a systematic review of 221 studies, presents evidence linking indoor air pollution to …
Read More »Why Am I Making My Door Linings? – Capel #17
Robin shows us how he likes to tackle door linings on the Capel Build and he's got his hands one of his favourite tools, the Festool Domino XL.
Read More »‘Happy with your hard hat?’ with MSA Safety
Please take a minute to complete MSA’s hard hat survey to help improve safety in the workplace: https://skill-builder.uk/msa-survey In this video, sponsored by MSA Safety, Roger visits a few worksites to see what various trades think about wearing hard hats. #MSASafety #HeadForSafety #HeadProtection
Read More »Head for Safety ~ Unlock the Associated Benefits of great Head Protection
By Mackenzie Peters, Global Product Group Manager, HEFH at MSA Safety About MSA Safety MSA Safety is a global designer, manufacturer and supplier of industry-leading safety products, including its iconic V-Gard® head protection range used by millions of workers in the toughest environments the world over. Our head and the brilliantly complex brain it protects are integral to everything we …
Read More »BiKBBI Welcomes Victoria Plum Trade as Corporate Sponsor
The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) announced that VictoriaPlum.com (Trade) have become that latest blue-chip brand to become a Corporate Sponsor of the organisation. Founded in 2001, VictoriaPlum.com have been at the forefront of online bathroom buying for nearly 20 years, pioneering new and innovative ways to help make life easier for their customers. As a …
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