Robin shows you how to install Thermowood exterior cladding at the Capel Build with some little tricks and tips including some preparation work with the HB42 Eco-foil ’All-in-One’ sealant and adhesive.
Read More »Laying the Blocks – King Build #4
James is completing the blockwork at the rear of the house and Ian is fitting the windows in Part 4 of the King Build.
Read More »Bifold Doors Install Cock-up ~ RESOLVED!
Installing bi-fold doors can be tricky, so you want a professional, right? In this case, wrong! Roger regrets his decision to outsource this bi-folding doors install job to the pros and you'll find out why in this episode.
Read More »Measuring Hack – Robin’s Trade Tricks
Robin shows us a neat trick for measuring, marking and cutting Elements board for the bathrooms at the Capel Build.
Read More »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 »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 »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 »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 »Making Casement Windows – King Build #2
James King and his colleague Ian are making casement windows in their makeshift workshop. Tools used in this video: ✓ Triton TPT125 317mm Electric Thicknesser ✓ DeWALT DWS780 Compound Slide Mitre Saw ✓ Trend CRT/MK3 Craft Pro Router Table ✓ Hikoki M12VE 2000W 1/2″ Variable Speed Router ✓ Bessey Revo Parallel Jaw Clamp ✓ Festool DF 500 Domino Joiner ✓ …
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 »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 »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
Read More »Tough STUD Tape Measure from Milwaukee
Milwaukee sponsors this test of the STUD Tape Measure. See Roger & Robin use it on their latest summer house building project. https://uk.milwaukeetool.eu/tape-measure-stud/ #MilwaukeeTools #TapeMeasure #Woodworking
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