This is great. This guy is a true professional and demonstrates perfectly. Sarcastic comments are not helpful and certainly uncalled for. Carry on making these fantastic videos, Dave, you're a star and I'm learning loads. Thank you.
Great teaching video. I think it's fantastic that you want to pass on your knowledge and skill to novices and convince them to at least give it a go. Thanks again
I would say that the advice given here is good for the novice but i would suggest step over scribes for internal corners. I would also use a copping saw not a jigsaw as this will always give a better finish. Timber always expands and contracts and this type of joint will prevent cracking more so the a internal miter. Also helps as he said with internal corners if the walls are not square.
Have to say this is one of the best instructional videos I have ever see on you tube and I have learnt so much from it that I can put into practise many thanks for taking the time to post this and for the detail you have covered on just about every aspect of fitting skirting superb
At last, a video that explains it properly. I was having a hard time with this as I'm doing it at college and you just helped me out loads. Big thanks!
Dave you are a legend. Great video. Levelled my floor last weekend using another of your videos and looking forward to finishing the job this weekend with the skirting. Cheers!
An excellent video with great explanations. All you need to know. Top job. Just one thing, when you split the angle in two it's called bisecting rather than dissecting.
Great video, wished I had seen before I worked on the kitchen. I stumbled and tore my hair out, finally achieving the good results. Shall keep in files for future reference. Thank you!
as a floor layer at least once a week someone's skirting will pop off where it's been no nailed in a blob along the middle of the skirting. diagonal lines make a big difference
Got a skirting job coming up, this was great to watch to get back in the game. Thanks Tommy. All the skirting I done before was with a handsaw. Looking forward to using a proper machine....
for unfinished softwood, you either want to prime the surface facing the wall or put a coat of wood preserver on it if it is on an external wall, but if its just an internal stud wall then you dont need to do anything
I've found that "evo stick sticks like" and a couple of panel pins into the plaster is also a good method for fixing skirts. You'll need a pinch bar to get it off. Fantastic stuff
Great tip!!! How many hours I've wasted trying to get a proper angle, when applying a bit of geometry it makes it so simple!! THANKS!!!!!!!!! I am Shocked!!
Great video. Being American, It just took a few minutes to get used to his accent, but really enjoy watching this fellow. Look forward to more instruction! Thank you...rr
Good job....for a southerner! ;-) Should have shown back cutting the scribe slightly. A thin bead of caulk on the mating edge before you butt them up makes it look even better.
Great video. Can't think how many times I've tried to 'guess' a 45 angle, and got things back to front etc, typical DIY noob!. Great info thats squire!!
What a great video. I shall revisit to get the geometry stuck in the mind for those angles. Think you have great skills, could teach the chippie who fitted skirting in my extension a thing or two!
Yes not bad BUT if you simply lay a short piece flat on floor both sides of corner ,mark the front line , where they cross each other gives you center. No messing with the compass
Got to be honest I dont use screws just the grab it glue. The original skirting in our house was banged on with nails which caused the plaster to crack.
Yes you can do this but it is better to mechanically fix skirting. Buy a good quality grab adhesive. you may need to pin the skirting while the adhesive is curing.
Great Video, well documented and each stage explained in detail. Wish I had seen this a couple of years ago as I had quite a lot of skirting to fit and this video would have been invaluable. Have to fit internal wooden window ledges soon on two bay windows and will use lessons learnt in this video.
Good vid, well made , covering all the salient points of doing the job. Attention to detail. But, no need to wobble the countersink tool when using it.
Really useful video, thanks. Will buy a proper chop saw right now. I'd always rather use a work table for it though, than on the ground; saves my knees.
is that how it's done on site now 😦... the only thing I see him do right was glue the joints... where was the scribe on the internal bay joint?... and who uses a jigsaw to cut a scribe?
Great video Dave . You explain everything spot on . I'm in the game too , And as the critics say Yeah .. Yeah ...Keep up the great work , explaining to the DIYers and starter...outers :-)
Great video thank you. Just a couple of questions. Its said that a 6mm drill bit is used and it looks like brown plugs. What size screws should you use? sorry if this is a stupid question.
Another great vid. Many thanks. One question - wrong trade I know - what product did you use to cover the copper heating pipes to protect them from the screed?
What you really need is a trend angle finder the little red one with the tab on top of it this little table then works out the angle all you have to do then is offer it up to the mitre saw and set the blade to the angle then cut as I start in any right side of The room manly next to a door are and good from there as I cut my skirting on the up rite so much better and faster yes im a carpenter joiner and yes I used a jigsaw to cut my internal scribe's and he should use a bit of timber on the left hand side of The wall to get a truer point for that 22.5 external angle
Is the first piece of skirting that was on the wall did it have a straight 90degrees then u come of with your sliding bevel thanks Micky very good video
Great video, and thanks for putting it on, it helps people like me to do a better job. and for those that have put sarcastic comments on (251mandem) I haven't seen you putting on a video to help others. So go and do something positive.
Hi tommy thank for all the great vids, can I ask you one thing could you a house step buy step with great detail that would fantastic and it would be the first on youtube . .?
Thanks very helpful....would you recommend fitting primed MDF or unfinished softwood skirting. if unfinished softwood does the surface facing the wall need priming?
Thank you - was scared of giving it a go! When I drilled hole went through wood all OK then drill bit wandered when going into wall and ended up with mishmash of holes in skirting which looked a mess and lots of time filling and sanding. How do you stop drill wandering when drilling into brick/stone wall?
Hi Dave. Great video. Just wondering. If mitering is as good as scribing why do people go to the trouble of scribing. It seems like a lot more work when you have to cut the 45 degree angle first anyway.
Great to see someone explain things properly and make you feel like you are there with him. Dave should do many more!
This is great. This guy is a true professional and demonstrates perfectly. Sarcastic comments are not helpful and certainly uncalled for. Carry on making these fantastic videos, Dave, you're a star and I'm learning loads. Thank you.
Great teaching video. I think it's fantastic that you want to pass on your knowledge and skill to novices and convince them to at least give it a go. Thanks again
Excellent video. Rather than just show off your skills, you actually taught me something valuable. Cheers!
I like watching Dave, he's a good instructor giving all these tips and explanations. Great stuff.
Great example of what patience and skill can achieve, thanks for a great lesson!
I could listen to this man all day,such an easy laid back approach with a big, you can do this to stamped on it,more of this please, nice one Dave.
Well done Dave! Very helpful, very impressed. For the obvious reason...I must say I had never seen so many sockets in one place.
I love videos like this, telling people how to do tradesmens jobs and keeping them out of work, keep it up boys!
I would say that the advice given here is good for the novice but i would suggest step over scribes for internal corners. I would also use a copping saw not a jigsaw as this will always give a better finish. Timber always expands and contracts and this type of joint will prevent cracking more so the a internal miter. Also helps as he said with internal corners if the walls are not square.
Fantastic video great explanations of each stage, this chap is a natural teacher thanks....
Have to say this is one of the best instructional videos I have ever see on you tube and I have learnt so much from it that I can put into practise many thanks for taking the time to post this and for the detail you have covered on just about every aspect of fitting skirting superb
At last, a video that explains it properly. I was having a hard time with this as I'm doing it at college and you just helped me out loads. Big thanks!
Dave you are a legend. Great video. Levelled my floor last weekend using another of your videos and looking forward to finishing the job this weekend with the skirting. Cheers!
Really excellent video;clear, well filmed and very informative. Great job.
I could watch this guy all day.....
I've watched lots of your videos Dave, basically they're brilliant. Loads of tips, all explained basically.
Great video and very well explained...want more from this chap.
An excellent video with great explanations. All you need to know. Top job. Just one thing, when you split the angle in two it's called bisecting rather than dissecting.
Well played Dave! A video anyone can follow and understand, thank you!
Now time to that skirting.
Great video, wished I had seen before I worked on the kitchen. I stumbled and tore my hair out, finally achieving the good results. Shall keep in files for future reference. Thank you!
Superb video. Beutifully explained. Picked up a few extra tips like putting plugs through the wood. Many thanks.
Basically, that's a great help. I'm gonna go and basically get stuck in now. Cheers.
as a floor layer at least once a week someone's skirting will pop off where it's been no nailed in a blob along the middle of the skirting. diagonal lines make a big difference
Thoroughly enjoyed watching this tutorial.
Got a skirting job coming up, this was great to watch to get back in the game. Thanks Tommy. All the skirting I done before was with a handsaw. Looking forward to using a proper machine....
Basically it helped me to do the job. Thumbs up for obvious reason, yeah.
Brilliant explanation. I'm a retired electrician, (among other things!) and so wish someone had shown me that when I was in my training.
for unfinished softwood, you either want to prime the surface facing the wall or put a coat of wood preserver on it if it is on an external wall, but if its just an internal stud wall then you dont need to do anything
Brilliant video, lots of tips that gives me the confidence to get started.
I've found that "evo stick sticks like" and a couple of panel pins into the plaster is also a good method for fixing skirts. You'll need a pinch bar to get it off. Fantastic stuff
Great video! Fitted my bathroom and kitchen skirting boards from this. Great tips!
This is a great tutorial, for obvious reasons.
well, basically!
Great tip!!! How many hours I've wasted trying to get a proper angle, when applying a bit of geometry it makes it so simple!! THANKS!!!!!!!!! I am Shocked!!
Great miter tricks, nice job, thanks. Can't wait to use this method.
Great video, really helps with getting those corner skirting in properly.
Beautifully explained.....this has been added to my favorites list for my future DIY molding upgrade.
Great job! I feel comfortable doing the skirting now. Thanks.
Great video. Being American, It just took a few minutes to get used to his accent, but really enjoy watching this fellow. Look forward to more instruction!
Thank you...rr
Good job....for a southerner! ;-) Should have shown back cutting the scribe slightly. A thin bead of caulk on the mating edge before you butt them up makes it look even better.
Really good Tommy !! Thanks and Cheers from Canada !!
Ian Little Can always something from us brits
Great video. Can't think how many times I've tried to 'guess' a 45 angle, and got things back to front etc, typical DIY noob!. Great info thats squire!!
so basicly for obvious reasons im gonna follow what he said coz it was top advice lol
If I had my time again, id want to be this guys apprentice.
Excellent video, very informative. Nice one.
This makes me want to be a carpenter! I miss the workshop days at school
Well done Dave! Very helpful, very impressed. For the obvious reason...
Great video, techniques clearly explained exactly what I am looking for, thanks
What a great video. I shall revisit to get the geometry stuck in the mind for those angles. Think you have great skills, could teach the chippie who fitted skirting in my extension a thing or two!
+Richard Aillas Thank you for your continued support keep your eyes peeled for new videos coming soon
Tommy's Yard
nice video, thank you. I did my house but amazingly got most of it done like you demo'd without being in the trade :-)
What a clever little chippie you are.
Nice one easy to follow and well presented.
Yes not bad BUT if you simply lay a short piece flat on floor both sides of corner ,mark the front line , where they cross each other gives you center. No messing with the compass
That sounds like a handy tip. Any chance of a video of it so a novis DIYr like me can see?
Got to be honest I dont use screws just the grab it glue. The original skirting in our house was banged on with nails which caused the plaster to crack.
Yes you can do this but it is better to mechanically fix skirting. Buy a good quality grab adhesive. you may need to pin the skirting while the adhesive is curing.
Great Video, well documented and each stage explained in detail. Wish I had seen this a couple of years ago as I had quite a lot of skirting to fit and this video would have been invaluable. Have to fit internal wooden window ledges soon on two bay windows and will use lessons learnt in this video.
Absolutely brilliant video.
just stay there a minute, lol, basically, brilliant video, very easy to understand, well done mate,
Great tutorial Dave - a great help !
I couldn't work out why you had to halve the angle.. Then duh the penny dropped :) - Great video!
Good vid, well made , covering all the salient points of doing the job.
Attention to detail.
But, no need to wobble the countersink tool when using it.
Thank you very much for the tutorial. Now, to make a cup of tea and get my chop saw set up. I'll let you know how it goes.
No one else think this guy looks like "Barbus" from Charmed?
Good Video Btw ;)
cheers Dave just the tips & tricks i'm looking for.
Excellent Dave
Really useful video, thanks. Will buy a proper chop saw right now. I'd always rather use a work table for it though, than on the ground; saves my knees.
A joy to watch Dave! Thanks for uploading. Very helpful indeed.
took us a couple of views to get the angle bisecting bit, but great instructional vid. thanks
This video helped me alot....... for obvious reasons
Nice job, thanks for showing us that.
Thanks Dave very informative.
Of all Tommy's ideos, that was by far the best. But how did you finish off under the skirting?
great video that bisecting angles reminds me of GCSE maths really clever
Now that's how you basically do skirting!!
is that how it's done on site now 😦... the only thing I see him do right was glue the joints... where was the scribe on the internal bay joint?... and who uses a jigsaw to cut a scribe?
+Karl Crook me
Great video... should have watched before doing the job...
Great video Dave . You explain everything spot on . I'm in the game too , And as the critics say Yeah .. Yeah ...Keep up the great work , explaining to the DIYers and starter...outers :-)
perfect. True pro and a pleasure to watch. cheers!
Great tutorial and filming ....
Great video thank you. Just a couple of questions. Its said that a 6mm drill bit is used and it looks like brown plugs. What size screws should you use? sorry if this is a stupid question.
Good to watch, great skills.
Great video, Learn't heaps. thanks heaps!
great video, everything is done 'basically'.
Another great vid. Many thanks. One question - wrong trade I know - what product did you use to cover the copper heating pipes to protect them from the screed?
What you really need is a trend angle finder the little red one with the tab on top of it this little table then works out the angle all you have to do then is offer it up to the mitre saw and set the blade to the angle then cut as I start in any right side of The room manly next to a door are and good from there as I cut my skirting on the up rite so much better and faster yes im a carpenter joiner and yes I used a jigsaw to cut my internal scribe's and he should use a bit of timber on the left hand side of The wall to get a truer point for that 22.5 external angle
extremely useful video thanks!
basically yea! top job there basically!
for obvious reasons, yea!
Basically
this is a really great video
I really enjoyed this video and watching you work. Many thanks :-) x
He's pretty good, some great tips. Says "basically" so much though. Distracting...
An excellent tutorial. Thank you!
Is the first piece of skirting that was on the wall did it have a straight 90degrees then u come of with your sliding bevel thanks Micky very good video
Great video, and thanks for putting it on, it helps people like me to do a better job. and for those that have put sarcastic comments on (251mandem) I haven't seen you putting on a video to help others. So go and do something positive.
Hi tommy thank for all the great vids, can I ask you one thing could you a house step buy step with great detail that would fantastic and it would be the first on youtube . .?
Thanks very helpful....would you recommend fitting primed MDF or unfinished softwood skirting. if unfinished softwood does the surface facing the wall need priming?
iv never used a jigsaw for an internal scribe, whats up with a coping saw
Thank you - was scared of giving it a go! When I drilled hole went through wood all OK then drill bit wandered when going into wall and ended up with mishmash of holes in skirting which looked a mess and lots of time filling and sanding.
How do you stop drill wandering when drilling into brick/stone wall?
Hi Dave. Great video. Just wondering. If mitering is as good as scribing why do people go to the trouble of scribing. It seems like a lot more work when you have to cut the 45 degree angle first anyway.
Great video Thank you very much.
thank you, great video, very helpful.