Skill Builder Guides & reviews for building and construction
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.
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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 …
Read More »Perovskites – Ideal for Optoelectronic Applications
Huntingdon, UK … 8 January 2020 … Goodfellow is pleased to announce the availability of their new range of Perovskites, a group of materials that demonstrate great potential for optoelectronic applications. Perovskites have a unique and versatile crystal structure that consists of a variation in the chemical formula ABX3. Many Perovskites occur as oxides (ABO3), where A and B are …
Read More »Taping and Jointing Plasterboard – Capel #16
Time for taping and jointing plasterboard at the Capel Build and the various tools that allow you to produce quick and neat work. Tools used in this video: ✓ Dewalt DCD240X2-GB 54V XR Flexvolt Paddle Mixer ✓ Columbia Tools 8″ Drywall Corner Applicator Angle Box ✓ Columbia Tools Automatic Taper ✓ Columbia Tools Mud Pump with Gooseneck ✓ Columbia Tools …
Read More »The Ultimate Bathroom Installation Video
Tools and materials used in this video series: Abacus 1800mm Wenge Shelf Abacus 3-way Water Distribution Manifold Abacus Easi-Plan Universal Shower Valve Plate Abacus Easi-Plan 1180mm Wall Mounted WC Frame Abacus Edition Chrome Basin Mixer Abacus Elements Ultimate Construction Board Abacus Emotion Round Shower Head Abacus Emotion Square Thermo Shower Mixer Abacus Emotion Square Fixed Head Shower Abacus Fix-MD Sealing …
Read More »Look After Your Hearing – With Proper Protection
Hearing damage caused by exposure to noise at work is permanent and incurable, with research estimating that over 2 million people can be exposed to noise levels that are potentially harmful. Many simply do not realise the dangers when it comes to permanent damage regular noise can cause. However, with adequate protection to look after your hearing, damage can easily be avoided.
Read More »Detachable Holster Pockets In Snickers’ New LiteWork Stretch Trousers
Leading where others follow, Snickers Workwear stretch fabrics deliver unrivalled comfort and close quarter mobility on site. Snickers Workwear’s hi-tech fabrics and body-mapping designs give plenty of scope for every professional craftsman and woman to stretch their performance on site comfortably. Designed for a wide variety of jobs on site, these LiteWork 4-way stretch work trousers are the ideal choice …
Read More »New Skill Builder Project Series – King Build #1
We’re excited to bring you our new extension project series featuring James King from The Supreme Finishing Company who has taken on a huge extension building project and intends to carry out much of the work himself. https://thesupremefinishingcompany.co.uk In this first part, Roger takes a tour of the house with James to look at all of the work that’ll keep …
Read More »Many Pros Didn’t Know Tip 3 – Tape Measure Hacks
Robin shares his 5 favourite tape measure DIY hacks and tricks of the trade. Tips include: 1. The 3-4-5 rule to help you get perfectly square edges. 2. Perfect guidelines without using a ruler or spirit level. 3. Quick & easy equal division and marking an arc. 4. Measuring distances longer than your tape. 5. Using the end slot of …
Read More »Plasterboarding Ceiling & Stud Walls – Capel #15
Robin shows you how he likes to plasterboard his ceilings and stud walls with the help of his assistant Medit.
Read More »Get The Best from Your Diamond Hole Saw Set
Your diamond hole saw set is better at drilling porcelain tiles than you think and Roger shows you how to get the best from it with a little tip. Available from £5 to £10 on Ebay: https://bit.ly/2QombBo
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