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Robin’s Rafter Template – Carpentry Life Hack
Robin proudly shows off one of his favourite carpenter hack techniques with his rafter template tutorial.
Read More »How to Build a Pitched Roof – Carpentry Training
Robin is working on an extension, so we thought we'd see how to build a pitched roof leading up to a flat roof that some viewers might recognise.
Read More »Build Your Skills & Achieve Crafting Excellence
https://www.thebcc.ac.uk Building Crafts College Kennard Road Stratford London E15 1AH Tel: 020 8522 1705 Email: info@thebcc.ac.uk HERITAGE & CONSERVATION WOOD OCCUPATIONS CONSTRUCTION STONEMASONRY MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKING SHORT COURSES ONLINE SHORT COURSES SUMMER SCHOOL The Building Crafts College has a long tradition of delivering high-quality education training in building crafts and building conservation. The student population of the College is diverse, …
Read More »This Young Apprentice Will Make Your Brain Hurt
Roger visits Eliot at the Building Crafts College in Stratford.
Read More »We Were Gobsmacked by This Young Carpenter
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 🛒 Dan’s Roofing Square: https://www.essential-carpenter-tools.co.uk 🛒 Tracer AMK1 Deep Pencil Marker: https://amzn.to/3nlVsEr 🛒 Makita GN900SE Gas Nailer: https://amzn.to/3DggA6y 🛒 Dead On Steel Milled Hammer: https://amzn.to/2QSzQ6B 🛒 Swanson 7-inch Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3jigG5M
Read More »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.
Read More »Unwanted Tools to Help Change Lives – Tools for 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.
Read More »6 Roofing Squares Compared – Which is the Best?
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.
Read More »How to Saw Wood Like a Pro! Robin Clevett Tutorial
Do you know how to saw wood and get a nice crisp perfect edge? Robin Clevett shares his wood sawing expertise gathered from his 30 years of joinery.
Read More »Roofus, Roof Construction Made Simple – KB#6
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.
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 »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.
Read More »How to Fit Door Frame Lining – Fitting Tricks
Robin's back with another carpentry tutorial. This is the first part of a series of three and it's how to fit interior doors, part one is the door lining.
Read More »#7 ~ How to Find 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.
Read More »#2 ~ Benefits of Going Self-Employed
It takes courage to leap from the security and comfort of your job, but the fact that you're here tells us that you're thinking of making the leap into the world of being the master of your own destiny.
Read More »Day in the life: Stuart Roache (Screwfix top tradesperson 2018)
Skill Builder’s ‘Day in the life’ feature takes a look at a typical day in the life of different tradespeople. In this installment, we talk to Plumber/Carpenter and married father of three Stuart Roache, the winner of Screwfix’s Top Tradesperson 2018. After deciding on a career change at the age of 30 Stuart trained at night college for six-years before becoming …
Read More »“Dust extraction has to be top priority for the trade”
Jay Hounsell, a Herts-based carpenter and business owner, explains why he believes dust extraction should be the number one priority for everyone in the trade. He says: “I’ve been working in the carpentry industry for 20-odd years. My new company – The Hertfordshire Kitchen Company – has been going for two years and is successfully placing itself in the …
Read More »Day in the life: Robin Clevett
Skill Builder’s ‘Day in the life’ feature takes a look at a typical day in the life of different tradespeople. In this installment we talk to Carpenter and Joiner Robin Clevett. Name: Robin Clevett Trade: Carpenter and Joiner What time does your day start? Usually around 6am. What gets you out of bed in the morning? My mortgage!!! What does …
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