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Dan Cox shows us how to calculate and cut irregular or bastard hips and valleys.
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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 »Common Rafters, Hips & Valleys with Ultimate Roofing Square
Working out common rafters, hips and valleys, Daniel Cox shows us how to use his Ultimate Roofing Square to quickly and accurately pitch a roof.
Read More »How to Cut Hip Rafters – Masterclass with Robin
How to cut a hip rafter with Robin Clevett using the direct measurement method.
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 »Stud Work Like a Pro with Robin – Capel #10
Get your stud work framing in like a pro! Robin shows you how he cuts and installs his stud work frames quickly and accurately.
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 »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.
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