Robin ClevettFlat to pitch roof conversion with my friend Kieth AKA @ragnbonebrown How we did it!! We recently went to do a flat to pitch roof conversion so to get rid of a typical flat roof and change it to a pitch roof, it was a busy day as we have travelled for three hours in each direction to do the work, we actually completed the work in less time than it took to get there and back!!!
Flat roof to pitched roof how to with Rag n Bone BrownRobin Clevett2022-10-14 | Flat to pitch roof conversion with my friend Kieth AKA @ragnbonebrown How we did it!! We recently went to do a flat to pitch roof conversion so to get rid of a typical flat roof and change it to a pitch roof, it was a busy day as we have travelled for three hours in each direction to do the work, we actually completed the work in less time than it took to get there and back!!!
Music by bensound.comUltimate Garden Room Electrics first fix, meet ColinRobin Clevett2022-11-22 | We are busy first fixing the Garden room and getting through the electrics fist fixing, this is a job that we prepare for in advance of Colin coming in, Colin is one of my oldest mates, having met back in the late 80's He is a wizard with electrics and has been helping me for decades!!!! Although I know a fair bit about electrics this is not the sort of work I would do myself, especially on this scale!!
Music by bensound.comHow to install Hardie® VL PlankRobin Clevett2022-11-20 | This is a video about How to install Hardie® VL Plank I have been able to get hands on with the Hardie® VL Plank, this is a fibre cement cladding that is pre finished in several colours, it comes with a 15 year warranty and is easy to install and maintain. It is a great alternative to traditional wall claddings such as timber and it is completely fire proof too.
For more information about the Hardie® VL Plank click this link
Music by bensound.comshaping oak beamsRobin Clevett2022-11-18 | Oak beam detail, making the shaped end of an oak beam for the Big Build, click the video for the full versionroof carpenters at workRobin Clevett2022-11-17 | this was a recent roof we built in less than 6 hours, this was a double hipped roof watch the full version hereIntroduction to Hardie® VL Plank by James Hardie™Robin Clevett2022-11-13 | This video is an introduction to the Hardie® VL Plank by James Hardie™ I look at an installers pack and colour choices that are available to us free via the link in this description There are so many benefits using Fibre cement cladding over timber and this is becoming more and more important as timber prices and the work associated with protecting and finishing timber becomes super expensive! It is also completely fire resistant and has a factory painted coating that is super durable For your installer pack click this link http://bit.ly/3UF0LOU
Music by bensound.comlock jig and latch jig testing, its coming soon #shorts #carpentry #doors #how #router jigRobin Clevett2022-11-08 | Trying out a new Lock jig with latch template in this video short i am fitting a door latch with my jig, coming soon to my websiteChippie Chat Live!!!Robin Clevett2022-11-03 | First live chippie Chat!!! welcome the new member of the team!!!
Music by bensound.comStud work with perfect timber!!! Ultimate Garden RoomRobin Clevett2022-11-01 | This is a video all about stud work with a great product called Tru-Stud, it is an engineered timber construction stud that is dimensionally stable and much straighter than anything I have used in the past, there are some useful tips and tricks in the video also please enjoy!!!
For more information about Tru-Stud and stockists please click the link here bit.ly/3sKYEwY
Music by bensound.com 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Tilbury Docks 02:22 Setting out 06:49 Fixing sole plates 07:50 setting out a 45 degree corner 10:18 sole plates completed 12:28 Stud frame corner detail 14:35 building time lapse 15:09 Tru Stud product 15:57 nogginsBuilding a wall for the plant room, Ultimate garden room seriesRobin Clevett2022-10-24 | I am building the wall between the pool and the plant room, we had all the timber for the wall as a temporary floor over the pool so it was nice to be able to finally build this wall and uncover the pool again!!!
Music by bensound.comThe Garden room thermowood ceiling with LamelloRobin Clevett2022-10-20 | I am cladding the Garden room ceiling with thermowood cladding over the pool area, we have devised a great production and installation process to save money and time and make the job easier, we are also test driving the new 18v Battery Lamello and it worked a treat This is part of my ultimate garden room series
Music by bensound.comfitting Layboards to a roof structure #carpentry #rafter #roof #hammerRobin Clevett2022-10-18 | fitting Layboards to a roof structureTeamwork is Dream work!! #teamwork #carpentry #powertools #topteamRobin Clevett2022-10-18 | We built a roof in under 6 hours for the amazing @Rag 'n' Bone Brown he's a great guy!! check out his channel Watch the full version at my channelRoof lantern replacement. Fitting a new Korniche roof lanternRobin Clevett2022-10-10 | Part 2 of my roof lantern video where I remove the flooding roof lantern and replace it with a more sensible flat roof area and a korniche roof lantern, It went really well so enjoy the video... its a long one!!! Korniche roof Lantern website link madefortrade.co/products/roof-lantern
Music by bensound.comAwesome Workwear from Germany, We had to try it on!!!!Robin Clevett2022-10-04 | We loved the workwear that all the carpenters had on during our trip to Germany, we where lucky enough to meet Peter from FHB and look at the amazing traditional workwear and also their modern ranges, check out how we look as we try on the beautiful workwear!! Check out FHB here https://www.fhb.de/en/
Music by bensound.comFinal Door Hanging at The Big Build following decoration.Robin Clevett2022-10-04 | Door hanging techniques following decoration This is how we re hang the doors at the Big Build following decoration, Door hanging techniques are essential to make sure no damage is caused to the doors or decorating Ed also shows off his new drill from Festool link here http://www.festool.co.uk/@577224
Music by bensound.comUltimate Garden Room series trailerRobin Clevett2022-10-02 | Garden Room series now being filmed, make sure you join me on our fit out of my garden room that I have been waiting to do for some time!!!
Music by bensound.comMy day at the Building Crafts College LondonRobin Clevett2022-09-30 | I was recently invited to The Building Crafts College in London to meet the students and apprentices and look at the amazing work that the College produces, this video is a highlights of my trip and I will have some more footage from the College soon
Music by bensound.comTool belt setup for carpenters, meet Diamondback Tool BeltsRobin Clevett2022-09-25 | This is my tool belt set up for carpenters video where I talk to the CEO of Diamondback Tool belts all about my tool belt while in Germany recently, Connor is a great guy and the Diamondback tool belts are awesome!!!
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Music by bensound.comFestool TS55 broken? easy fixRobin Clevett2022-09-23 | My Festool TS55 decided to stop after 17 years of loyal service. I reached out to you all and many suggested I simply changed the brushes... So with your suggestions I ordered my new Festool brushes and set about getting them changed over
I am so pleased I did as my 17 year old Festool is now back to full working order!!
Music by bensound.comGermany Roof and Wood show Dach Holz, and a big cherry picker!!!Robin Clevett2022-09-22 | Here we are dangling in a 50m cherry picker at the amazing Dach Holz We recently visited the amazing Dach Holz show which translates to Roof and Wood to see the amazing products, tools and work that the German carpentry trade uses and produces, This is a great show that I have attended 3 times and I would seriously recommend the trip for next time!, thanks to the UK chippies that met up with us for a chat and also our European counterparts who also came to say hi to us!!!
Check out some other videos from the show where Ed and I look at the history of the German carpentry uniform and meet Connor Crook from Diamondback
Music by bensound.comChippie Chat, our news and exciting announcement with James HardieRobin Clevett2022-09-20 | In this long awaited Chippie chat we announce a new partnership with James Hardie and their fantastic VL Plank product,
We also bring you up to date with what we have been doing and what we are going to be doing!! Also we are looking for a helper to join our team so here are the main criteria that we highlighted in our chat
1. You are starting or in your 3rd year Carpentry course at college. 2. You have your own transport and are within 10 miles of RH5. 3. You have prepared a short video about yourself including why you like carpentry and what you aspire to do in the future. 4. You would be prepared to feature in our videos as we work. 5. Your expenses are all covered by us.
Music by bensound.comAvoid this!! Flooded roof lanternRobin Clevett2022-09-17 | Roof lantern problems are nearly always caused by the incorrect construction detail during installation, I have been asked to remove this old roof lantern as it simply fails to keep the rain out when there is a big storm This is the first part of me fitting the new Korniche roof lantern where I talk about the issues with the old roof lantern and how we will change the construction detail to prevent future problems
Music by bensound.comHilti Nuron, Amazing power and potential!!Robin Clevett2022-09-08 | I have recently been to see, hold and try the latest in Battery and power tool technology with Hilti at the launch of Nuron a 22v battery platform that can deliver up to 4000w of power! enough to handle all your battery tools from small hand held drills to heavy concrete breakers and 300mm cut off saws.
This is a video of my time with Hilti including some of the presentations and demonstrations!!! Thank you Hilti for having me!
Music by bensound.com 00:00 Nuron Introduction 03:38 Interview with Sebastian 10:18 TE 2000 Breaker 11:20 Hollow Drill Bit 12:08 DSH cut off saw 18:06 Q and A with Hilti17 year old festool TS55Robin Clevett2022-09-07 | ...Gutter Installation at the Big buildRobin Clevett2022-09-04 | We are doing the gutter installation at the big build. We are using a superior gutter that will last far longer than cheap plastic and will look amazing But the real big difference with this gutter installation is that we can deal with far more rainwater to keep the fabric of the building protected
Music by bensound.comHow to fit skirting boards in 2022Robin Clevett2022-08-27 | I am fitting skirting boards at the Big Build with my apprentice Ed, we are choosing really good quality MDF skirting boards to work with and it make the job of fitting skirting boards a dream!
Music by bensound.comArchitrave mitre check. check your mitre sawRobin Clevett2022-08-17 | How to check a mitre saw for square. I am checking my mitre saw before doing a whole load of MDF architrave The reason I like to do this is so that when I am using the mitre saw I know that the presets that lock the blade at 45 degrees are nice and accurate
Music by bensound.comHow to fit MDF Architrave. The Big build episode 47Robin Clevett2022-08-17 | I am fitting the MDF Architraves at the Big Build, this is an enjoyable part of any project. I demonstrate how to cut MDF architrave and how to fit MDF architrave in this video.
My Supplier of this MDF Architrave was Skirting World check the out below mdfskirtingworld.co.uk
Music by bensound.comNail through solid steel plate #shortsRobin Clevett2022-08-16 | I love trying new tools, this Nailer will nail straight through solid steel plate Awesome fun!!!! The gun is by Wurth
Music by bensound.comloft conversion #shorts #loftconversionRobin Clevett2022-08-14 | Big Loft conversion coming up soon!!!!long DIY hinge jig perfect for new and existing linings, made from scrap materialRobin Clevett2022-08-13 | Using my simple hinge jig I can make a full height hinge jig from a scrap or off-cut. It is a fast job to make it and then you have no pencil marks or setting out to do on all the linings or frames
Music by bensound.comHow to hang a door and be efficientRobin Clevett2022-08-07 | If you wonder how to hang a door then this video is for you, we have been honing our skills to show you how to hang a door in a modern world!! Doors are heavy, expensive ad sometimes difficult, follow our tips and tricks to hang a door with no problems
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Music by bensound.comnail gun problems #shortsRobin Clevett2022-08-06 | Nail gun problems are sometimes hard to solve, here is my tip for the @HiKOKI Channel nailer, this is one of our work horse nail guns and we really like the reliability of the gun, if you see the amber flashing lights this video will help you reset the gunGreat Solution for Cladding with LamelloRobin Clevett2022-08-06 | Lamello is working with me trying to find more cost effective ways of carrying out traditional jobs with modern solutions, using the Lamello connectors I am able to not need to cut my cladding lengths back onto the nearest timber and simply sail over to suit the timber length, this is a super efficient way to save money in timber, less fixings and a super flush joint.
Music by bensound.comBig screw, strong drill!! #shortsRobin Clevett2022-08-03 | this is the typical power of a modern 18v battery drill, driving a construction screw with no pilot hole into a solid glulam section of timberThe Big Build staircase feature tread and handrailsRobin Clevett2022-07-27 | We are busy finishing of the staircase at the Big Build and we are fitting the Handrails and feature tread,
Music by bensound.comHow to fit Velux blinds, super easy jobRobin Clevett2022-07-24 | In this video I show you how to fit Velux Blinds, it is a super easy job and anyone can tackle it!!!
Music by bensound.comStaircase parts. The Apron lining for the Big Build StaircaseRobin Clevett2022-07-20 | In this part I show you the Stairbox Apron lining kit and How I fitted it for the staircase at the big build
Music by bensound.comSecond fix walk through at the big buildRobin Clevett2022-07-17 | This is a walk round at the Big Build to talk about the second fix carpentry and other works before we publish the main content, we will be talking about hanging doors, skirting and architraving and also other second fix jobs
Music by bensound.comRepairing door frames at the Big Build episode 46Robin Clevett2022-07-10 | We are Busy repairing door frames/linings at the big build, in this video I demonstrate making a simple jig that makes the job easy, this job can be done by hand, multitool or by router for speed and accuracy
Music by bensound.comA great timber cladding and fitting guide. The Big Build episode 45Robin Clevett2022-07-02 | Thermowood Cladding makes a great job, it is a seriously good value material that is also kind to the environment, I have been using Thermowood cladding for over 18 years and I really like it!!! I will talk all about and demonstrate how we select, measure, cut and fit this amazing material!!
For my 76mm and 102mm hinge jigs click here robc.co.uk
My Amazon store for all kinds of goodies amazon.co.uk/shop/robinclevettStaircase part 2. Wall fixing and dowel trimming.Robin Clevett2022-06-24 | This is the part 2 of the staircase install at The Big Build
In this episode we are finishing of the staircase dowels and also fixing the staircase back to the wall with concrete screws
I am also using cross grain pellets to conceal the screws in the strings
The manufacturer of this Staircase is called Stairbox here is their link below stairbox.com
Music by bensound.comA day in the life of a CarpenterRobin Clevett2022-06-22 | Here is a video of a day in the life of a carpenter, I recently asked you my loyal viewers and subscribers if I should release a vide of a day in the life of a carpenter and to my surprise the resounding answer was to release the film!! so here goes!! I do hope you enjoy it!!
You can support my channel by using the Super Thanks feature here in the channel, it helps me to allow the time it takes to film and create these video!!
Music by bensound.comTrainee carpenter smashes this job!!Robin Clevett2022-06-17 | My trainee carpenter smashes this job after watching me make this ovolo end on a green oak beam!!!
Ed has been my trainee for only 1 year when this was filmed and he has made some excellent progress in such a short period!!
Watch as he commentates along with the work and makes a pretty good job of it!! indeed he smashes it
Music by bensound.comThe Big Build Fitting a staircase Part 1 Episode 43Robin Clevett2022-06-11 | We are fitting the new Stairbox staircase at the Big Build and it is super satisfying to be at this stage of the project, This is also Ed's first staircase so I am showing hime the tips a tricks along the way
The staircase is professionally manufactured by the amazing Stairbox company who can make a huge range of different types of staircase for all sizes of property and budget
Music by bensound.comWhy do I do this!!!! Ed thought this was funny!!!!Robin Clevett2022-06-08 | I was making serious video and Ed decided that it was funny and basically we had to abandon the filming!! we do really have a laugh, I just wanted to share this moment!!!!
Music by bensound.comThe oak beam end challengeRobin Clevett2022-06-04 | This is the oak beam challenge where I teach my apprentice Ed to form an ovolo beam end in a large section of green oak beam, I use methods that I was taught at college in the nineteen eighties !!
This is a super satisfying job to do using basic hand tools and patience, please have a go of this and send me your pictures