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Outdoor Kitchen Roof Build: Pro Techniques for a Hipped Roof

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Buy Dan’s Roofing Square here πŸ‘‡ πŸ›’ https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk Essential Hinge Jig πŸ‘‡ https://benchdogs.co.uk/collections/benchdog-tools-and-dan-cox _______________________________ In this hands-on carpentry session, the crew takes on the challenge of constructing a hipped roof over a stylish outdoor bar areaβ€”an increasingly popular feature in modern backyard makeovers. This video dives deep into the techniques, tools, and trade secrets that ensure structural precision and aesthetic …

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Skill Builder Statistics

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Expert Tips for Using Your Router Like a Pro

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In the realm of woodworking, routers are the unsung heroes, quietly but robustly shaping our world in ways few laymen could fathom. Dan Cox shares some handy router tips.

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Building Craft Boost – Achieve Excellence

Building Craft

The Building Crafts College has a long tradition of delivering high-quality education training in building crafts and building conservation. The emphasis of the work is to give all students the opportunity to reach their full potential and the expectations of the students are high.

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Avoid a Life of Knee-dless Pain! | Toughbuilt Knee Pads

Toughbuilt Knee Pads

Toughbuilt Knee Pads Innovation - Knee pads are an essential piece of protective gear in many trades, particularly those that require extended periods of kneeling or working on hard surfaces. In professions such as construction, plumbing, flooring, and carpentry, workers often spend significant time on their knees, which can lead to chronic knee pain and long-term damage if proper protection is not used. "When you check out a ToughBuilt (Knee Pads) product, you'll probably think: I wish I'd thought of that. In a way, you did. Because before we start designing, we spend hours watching hard working professionals like you at work. Then we figure out how to make your life work easier, better, faster."

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We Were Gobsmacked by This Young Carpenter

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Thanks to Eliot: https://www.instagram.com/ejd_carpentry Thanks to MTwo: https://www.instagram.com/mtwobuildingservices Dan Cox is working with Rob & Scott from MTwo Building Services and a new young apprentice carpenter, Eliot. SHOPPING LINKS πŸ›’ Dan’s Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk πŸ›’ Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr πŸ›’ Makita GN900SE Gas Nailer: https://amzn.to/3DggA6y πŸ›’ Dead On Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B πŸ›’ Swanson 7-inch Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3jigG5M

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The Saw Horse – An Apprentice Carpenter Test

The Saw Horse - An Apprentice Carpenter Test

When I was at college, they said to me, the first thing you need as a carpenter is a saw horse or single bevel trestle. I want you to do it yourselves. It's thoroughly enjoyable.

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Unwanted Tools to Help Change Lives – Tools for Africa

Unwanted tools to help change lives in Africa

Following the launch of RGB Building Supplies’ Tools for Africa appeal in January, the builders merchant is thanking trades and the community for helping to donate 15 bulk bags full of preloved tools which have been passed to South West-based charity Amigos.

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6 Roofing Squares Compared – Which is the Best?

6 Roofing Squares Compared

6 Roofing Squares compared and explained by Roger Bisby. Give us your opinion and complete the survey at the end. Roger shows you all of the different tools used by carpenters for calculating roof pitch.

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Roofus, Roof Construction Made Simple – KB#6

Roofus, Roof Construction Made Simple

The Roofus square carpentry tool, a game-changing product for carpentry, steel fabrication and roof construction. The movable ruler can be positioned at any angle, allowing for vertical and horizontal levelling.

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#7 ~ How to Find a Good Builder

Finding a Good Builder

It's hard to track down a good builder, in this episode, we offer some solutions beyond the usual first port of call for most people which are the trades recommendation websites.

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