There are very few things more satisfying than listening to you walk and talk us through one of your projects...don't know why, just VERY satisfying and relaxing. Thank you.
When you use silicone for any deck fittings, partially tighten it down, let it go off for a few hours, then tighten it fully, it gives you a full waterproof seal, most people do what you do and fully tighten the fitting, this squeezes all the mastic out, it will work for a while but any movement from expansion can break the seal and the leak will come back, letting the silicone go off acts like a big waterproof washer,
For a guy who claims to have minimal DYI skills, I think you do quite well David. I find these repairs to be almost cathartic, and I know everyone else is rooting for you as well ;)
"What the bolts needed was a damn good thrashing!" That made me laugh. Great video as usual. That was a good fix and I look forward to your next video.
Whenever I see a creative use for gaffer / duct tape I think of the quote from the book The Martian, “Yes, of course duct tape works in a near-vacuum. Duct tape works anywhere. Duct tape is magic and should be worshiped.”
All that sealant "squidged" out. I believe that's a technical term borrowed from the aviation industry! LOL Sir, you about the handiest handyman I've seen in a long time!
It really did because I kept finding obstacles like that cement that demanded I find a solution, plus the weather had to be right for painting and then waiting each day for each coat to dry .... it took so long!
Great video. Now I want one of those DeWalt multi-tools!!! Just a suggestion, next time use some copper grease on the bolts (you can get it from Halfords) when you put them back so that they are easier to get out next time.
Seconded, some anti-seize on most of the bolts used for... Well almost all the places, being a boat, could use some anti-seize. For bolts that have rusted before, you can replace those bolts with stainless steel bolts and then use the anti-seize as normal.
These types of DIY are my favorite!!! I hate know it all's telling me how to do stuff. Much rather watch another DIY person give it a try and then I'll follow their lead. So glad to see you doing this yourself.
You absolutely amaze me! I started shutting off ( as I was putting myself in your position, testing my patency) confronted with daunting job of removing the nuts and bolts right at the beginning! If I ever decide to buy a Narrowboat, it will be a brand NEW one! Congratulations.
Insert the bolts but wait for the sealant to firm up before tightening. That way the sealant works as a cushion against small movements, such as when your chimney gets bumped, as well. It also allows for a thicker layer of sealant such that when compressed makes a tighter seal without having any thin places.
That sealant coming out from the edge is known as squeeze-out, and it’s an important signal that you’ve applied an appropriate amount of seal so long as the squeeze-out is consistent and goes around the entire perimeter. The second thing you did was known as faying the sealant. You then did an extra fay seal; which wasn’t needed as you had already fayed the squeeze-out. Of interesting note, using a wet finger to fay a seal is not only okay but in aviation is a completely acceptable tool as it creates a very good radius. Well done, sir.
I loved this video. It reminds me of me. I had an old house and every project just opened a can of worms. Thanks, I look forward to your van build. A oh yes...your character makes it fun.
Been following the progress in your handywork from the onset. You're definitely getting the hang of this. IMO, you did everything correctly. I am a handyman and I approve of this video :)
That was a great DYI and done well too. Better more than not enough in this instance. Great commentary as well, kept me smiling all the way through. Patience is the key, something we have to learn. Seasons Greetings.
Bob the builder couldn’t have done a better job, very impressed with your handy work, apart from the two holes of course , but no one knows they are there do they.... if we don’t see you before Christmas have yourself a good one. Many thanks for all your vlogs. Cheers .
This is a proper DIY job; nice going! I've been watching the playlist from the beginning over the last month or so and it's been fun to see you pick up skills and get more confident with boat ownership as you go.
You are really getting good at this DIY stuff bro, are you sure you are not part Kiwi. We keep getting told on the TV in NZ that DIY is in our DNA. Excellent fix there too by the way. If you are not on before Christmas I hope your silly season goes well.
I have loved every one of your videos.I watch them while painting my warhammer figures. so imagine my utter delight watching your epic skills with a rattle can. There was many guffaws, and much head shaking from me. Maybe you could do a vlog on how not to use a spray can. I really do love what you do your a joy to watch.
Great job David when using sealant is always best to see it ooze out, proves you have a complete seal,no ooze means there could be voids in the seal,which just leads to more leaks, top marks on a job well done
Nothings simple David, you know that, it never is for me. I'd probably be throwing things out into pastures and yelling bad words doing some jobs. I 💖 my multi-purpose tool. Very thorough job👍👍👍
David a money saving tip for you. Dont throw away the blunt multi tool blades but use a Dremel with a metal cutting disc and re-cut in the teeth to the blunt blades and in no time the blades are as good as new. I do this in my electrical trade and only replace when they get too short. Hope this helps. Keep up the good work.
I listened to your plea for subscribers and likes (or dislikes but glad to say I’ve not done that) and whilst watching this episode on the tv, where I can’t hit like, I used my phone to like every episode we’ve watched so far. Lol, there’s dedication for you. 🙂 We’ve spent the last couple of days up in Leicester and had to include a bit of gongoozling at Foxton. Back home (near Gatwick) and dreaming of boating again.
One of your most entertaining DIY videos, David. I really enjoyed it! (But why can't I get the Beatles' "Piggies" out of my head after watching it?) LOL
"A little wiggling to the flew was required" I want that on a T-shirt. Next time perhaps a newspaper or something under the when you spray-paint so the grass stays green? :-)
I absolutely love the "come at the problem" mentality with you fixing things. I'm really enjoying all of it to be honest. As a viewer from across the pond, I also appreciate how many products you use that are from the US but end up having to Google all of the products from the UK. One thing I might mention would be to make sure that the sealant is capable of withstanding UV if you're going to use it around the outside edge of that cover. With the amount you used on the inside it's really not an issue, but it will keep it from cracking/peeling in the near future. Exterior window caulking is usually used for this purpose. Regardless I fully enjoyed this video. Please keep them coming.
theres two schools of thought when using things, a little dab will do ya. and the bigger the glob the better the job. i always tend to go for the latter when it comes to sealant.
Great video, very clear and the odd dash of humour too. I bet the air was blue after you cut those holes in the ceiling to find you had no nuts! While the vibrating tool works well I find them to be unbearably noisy. The end product looked very good and worth the extra effort. The silicone shapers I used for my roof fans are excellent at smoothing out mastic. Not sure what they are made of but mastic just doesn't stick to them.
Cheers Greg - yes, the odd choice word was announced loudly to anyone in earshot... the multitool isn't too bad, I thought, although maybe using it outside helped the sound carry away. In a van might be a different story ;-)
Well that looked like it may have been fun and educational! I once installed (twice actually...house and garage) a ceiling thimble and roofjack (boot?) for a couple of furnaces...it was quite fun, and I am sure it took me much longer to do it than a true professional, albeit lots cheaper.
David, have to agree with you re the Dewalt Multi tool. I use mine every day as a professional maintenance man and often wonder how I ever managed without it
Much more entertaining when it is amateur mechanics with all the challenges and discoveries, instead of a polished professional demonstration. Is that a back handed compliment, not meant to be, the Vlog is a life saver in the lockdown. Still laughing at the bread making effort.
Well done David. An excellent job, although you might need a little extra ballast placing on the opposite side of the boat to compensate for the amount of sealer used! 😁
Thankyou for your constructive and entertaining video... dealing with my own fire issues.. i can totally relate... That fire cement is pretty good stuff....but messy! I learnt the hard way.. always mask off what you dont want to get fire cement on..always pre moisten the area you intend to do.. (it makes life much easier) and a moist finger..best smoothing tool ever🤣🤣
You do these diy videos very well. You position the camera for best effect for each shot. Add just enough interesting commentary. Go through merciless editing where you cut and cut again, and when you add a few sound effects and sprinkle with music. Excellent.
Good job Dave. The extra holes in the ceiling is something that would happen to me, ha :-) Hmmmm that multi vibrating tool might come in handy for my work shop !!!!!
Hi David, last week I too had to reseal my collar and also replace the whole flue pipe! Your vlog was very helpful. I too decided my oscillating multi tool (which I already had) was my new best friend. Regards Dai.
Now I have multi-tool envy. I suppose I know what to ask Father Christmas for this year. Having a pond, a reptile enclosure and various DIY garden fittings, I've used a lot of sealant, and I find it convenient to keep a box of disposable nitrile gloves for finishing off the sealant surface - it means you don't have to bathe in turps to clean up. Unless you enjoy the whole aromatic experience of wallowing in organic liquids, then go right ahead. (Turps doesn't do it for me, av gas or two-stroke, yes, but not turps, but a chacun son gout.)
There are two approaches. the "I never want to do this again" and the "lets make it easier when it does fail in the future" It looks like you picked the first one. Personally I would have gone with bedding compound instead of sealant so that collar would pop right off the next time it is due for repair. The steel roof is nice because you don't have the issue of damaging fiberglass when removing things that are glued a bit too well. I do enjoy these DIY narrowboat videos. Thanks for all your work on these videos.
I am 72 years of age and those years have given me the perspective of, "Nothing is ever simple but there is always a reason to buy a new toy (tool)."
Who says David doesn't have a sense of humor...? I giggled a couple of times during the narration.
3:54 "If ever you want to build a nuclear bunker, use stove cement" - handy tip - it's amazing what you learn on youtube!
Resident retired builder wants to congratulate you on the expert use of the sealing gun!
Thank you!! They're so tricky to get a neat squeeze out of!
"...a damn good thrashing..." sounded like John Cleese as Basil Fawlty !
"Sir, if there is any thrashing to be done could I administer it."
@@apache16789 This chimney has received a few "damn good thrashings".
There are very few things more satisfying than listening to you walk and talk us through one of your projects...don't know why, just VERY satisfying and relaxing. Thank you.
Who needs the likes of Expert Gary!? David, you’ve become a right boatwright. Well done, extra rations for that man!
When you use silicone for any deck fittings, partially tighten it down, let it go off for a few hours, then tighten it fully, it gives you a full waterproof seal, most people do what you do and fully tighten the fitting, this squeezes all the mastic out, it will work for a while but any movement from expansion can break the seal and the leak will come back, letting the silicone go off acts like a big waterproof washer,
Good tip!
For a guy who claims to have minimal DYI skills, I think you do quite well David. I find these repairs to be almost cathartic, and I know everyone else is rooting for you as well ;)
If only we'd seen you do the full Basil Fawlty with those two bolts and a tree branch. :-)
"What the bolts needed was a damn good thrashing!" That made me laugh.
Great video as usual. That was a good fix and I look forward to your next video.
Thank you :-)
Damn good thrashing... think you been watching Fawlty Towers..with Basil!!
🤣 I'm laughing so much,. Ty
I'm not being mean, I'm very much enjoying this episode. Keep it up
Your Self-deprecating comments are hysterical and I am enjoying your exploits immensely. Please keep them coming.
Whenever I see a creative use for gaffer / duct tape I think of the quote from the book The Martian, “Yes, of course duct tape works in a near-vacuum. Duct tape works anywhere. Duct tape is magic and should be worshiped.”
Exactly!!
Excellent job, and a great example of doing what it takes to overcome unseen problems that crop up during a D.I.Y. project.
Those vibrating multi tool are the bees kneeez . Best power tool you will ever own
I absolutely love how attentive you are to your viewers. So glad I decided to start watching your vlogs again. I hope you are staying safe!
Really enjoying the fireside chats, you done a great job on the stove pipe.
". . . a damn good thrashing!" Shades of Fawlty Towers, I think.
i applaud your diy handy man skills, especially as it was your first time doing that! very well done job! :-)
All that sealant "squidged" out. I believe that's a technical term borrowed from the aviation industry! LOL Sir, you about the handiest handyman I've seen in a long time!
It’s so great to see it all fixed in only 11 minutes.....bet it felt MUCH longer to you. Thanks for the lesson!
It really did because I kept finding obstacles like that cement that demanded I find a solution, plus the weather had to be right for painting and then waiting each day for each coat to dry .... it took so long!
Props for venturing into places for which you've never been trained or absorbed in your upbringing. Well done.
Great video. Now I want one of those DeWalt multi-tools!!! Just a suggestion, next time use some copper grease on the bolts (you can get it from Halfords) when you put them back so that they are easier to get out next time.
Seconded, some anti-seize on most of the bolts used for... Well almost all the places, being a boat, could use some anti-seize. For bolts that have rusted before, you can replace those bolts with stainless steel bolts and then use the anti-seize as normal.
These types of DIY are my favorite!!! I hate know it all's telling me how to do stuff. Much rather watch another DIY person give it a try and then I'll follow their lead. So glad to see you doing this yourself.
Thank you :-)
I hate how some people are experts after the fact. Thanks for posting, it helps others learn
You absolutely amaze me! I started shutting off ( as I was putting myself in your position, testing my patency) confronted with daunting job of removing the nuts and bolts right at the beginning! If I ever decide to buy a Narrowboat, it will be a brand NEW one! Congratulations.
Well done David, it was hysterical but very entertaining too, thanks for the laugh X
Glad you enjoyed it! I hope you saw my reply to you on the PM?
Damn good thrashing!
Insert the bolts but wait for the sealant to firm up before tightening. That way the sealant works as a cushion against small movements, such as when your chimney gets bumped, as well. It also allows for a thicker layer of sealant such that when compressed makes a tighter seal without having any thin places.
This is some of your finest work.
Me to I loved it. I am glad some ells drills holes that don't need to, and puts to much sealant on everything. But no leaks...! .
Not so far!
That sealant coming out from the edge is known as squeeze-out, and it’s an important signal that you’ve applied an appropriate amount of seal so long as the squeeze-out is consistent and goes around the entire perimeter. The second thing you did was known as faying the sealant. You then did an extra fay seal; which wasn’t needed as you had already fayed the squeeze-out. Of interesting note, using a wet finger to fay a seal is not only okay but in aviation is a completely acceptable tool as it creates a very good radius. Well done, sir.
I loved this video. It reminds me of me. I had an old house and every project just opened a can of worms. Thanks, I look forward to your van build. A oh yes...your character makes it fun.
Cheers James!
The coolest DYI video. The commentary and the gaffes (and their resolutions) were what made this so much more relatable and usable. Thanks
Cheers :-)
Ah thank you for that. I had a really good chuckle at your expense. Love your sense of humour and the videos of course :-)
Cheers Michael
I would say you did a great job, well done, I think you deserve an ice cream to celebrate!
The joys of DIY
That was a joy to watch. All the satisfaction of witnessing a job well done, and none of the frustration you must have experienced.
Thank you. I was bit frustrated at times, yes!
Been following the progress in your handywork from the onset. You're definitely getting the hang of this. IMO, you did everything correctly.
I am a handyman and I approve of this video :)
"The Workman's Finger" - such a versatile tool! It can be used pointing down when the job is going smoothly and pointing up when it's not...
That was a great DYI and done well too. Better more than not enough in this instance. Great commentary as well, kept me smiling all the way through. Patience is the key, something we have to learn. Seasons Greetings.
Thanks Paul, glad you liked it.
Bob the builder couldn’t have done a better job, very impressed with your handy work, apart from the two holes of course , but no one knows they are there do they.... if we don’t see you before Christmas have yourself a good one. Many thanks for all your vlogs. Cheers .
Happy Christmas to you!
This is a proper DIY job; nice going! I've been watching the playlist from the beginning over the last month or so and it's been fun to see you pick up skills and get more confident with boat ownership as you go.
You are really getting good at this DIY stuff bro, are you sure you are not part Kiwi. We keep getting told on the TV in NZ that DIY is in our DNA. Excellent fix there too by the way. If you are not on before Christmas I hope your silly season goes well.
Haha, thank you! No Kiwi that I know of! Happy Christmas to you too.
I have loved every one of your videos.I watch them while painting my warhammer figures. so imagine my utter delight watching your epic skills with a rattle can. There was many guffaws, and much head shaking from me. Maybe you could do a vlog on how not to use a spray can. I really do love what you do your a joy to watch.
You’d love my campervan conversion channel then ;-) ua-cam.com/users/vandemonium
Great job David when using sealant is always best to see it ooze out, proves you have a complete seal,no ooze means there could be voids in the seal,which just leads to more leaks, top marks on a job well done
Cheers Barry!
Thabks for checking in with your Narrowboat family and Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!
Well done sir, very well done.....those extra two holes that you didn't need, we call that " paying tuition".
Ha!
Nothings simple David, you know that, it never is for me. I'd probably be throwing things out into pastures and yelling bad words doing some jobs. I 💖 my multi-purpose tool. Very thorough job👍👍👍
Better to have too much sealant than not enough!!! Surprised at how much had to go in to fixing a simple little water leak! Top job either way.
I was surprised too!
David a money saving tip for you. Dont throw away the blunt multi tool blades but use a Dremel with a metal cutting disc and re-cut in the teeth to the blunt blades and in no time the blades are as good as new. I do this in my electrical trade and only replace when they get too short. Hope this helps. Keep up the good work.
I listened to your plea for subscribers and likes (or dislikes but glad to say I’ve not done that) and whilst watching this episode on the tv, where I can’t hit like, I used my phone to like every episode we’ve watched so far. Lol, there’s dedication for you. 🙂
We’ve spent the last couple of days up in Leicester and had to include a bit of gongoozling at Foxton. Back home (near Gatwick) and dreaming of boating again.
Ah, thank you for your extreme dedication! :-)
Well done, good job!
your sense of humor is also appreciated. Rich
Thanks Rich
Far better job than I could have managed. Well done indeed.
Your honesty and willingness to take on such challenges is admirable. Shades of me! Well done!
One of your most entertaining DIY videos, David. I really enjoyed it! (But why can't I get the Beatles' "Piggies" out of my head after watching it?) LOL
Thank you Craig, glad you liked it!
Difficult & tricky job, fabulously executed!
Cheers Lisa. I do try to be fabulous ;-)
Nice work!
So glad I watched this because I am doing mine soon....I keep getting rust on my flu... thanks for taking the time and effort to make this .
Your DIY skills are getting better!
“...a damn good thrashing...”😃😃😃😃
Basil Fawlty’s school of DIY boat maintenance! Lol!
It certainly felt like it
Ye has become a proper Handyman!👍
I applaud your attention to detail.
You've come a long way since you left that screw proud on the hook on the bedroom door.
Fantastic! Looks great 👍 Good job.
Excellent job your are extreamly meticulious to details and end results .
David, Great to see another vlog posted. The Dewalt power tools are not cheap but the are one of the best tools. Cheers David.
I'd rather (if I can afford it) buy decent tools that will last.
"A little wiggling to the flew was required"
I want that on a T-shirt.
Next time perhaps a newspaper or something under the when you spray-paint so the grass stays green? :-)
Nah, who doesn't want black grass?!!
I absolutely love the "come at the problem" mentality with you fixing things. I'm really enjoying all of it to be honest. As a viewer from across the pond, I also appreciate how many products you use that are from the US but end up having to Google all of the products from the UK. One thing I might mention would be to make sure that the sealant is capable of withstanding UV if you're going to use it around the outside edge of that cover. With the amount you used on the inside it's really not an issue, but it will keep it from cracking/peeling in the near future. Exterior window caulking is usually used for this purpose. Regardless I fully enjoyed this video. Please keep them coming.
I think it looked awesome when it was finished, very professional job!
Great how-to vid. Every chimney leaks sooner than one hopes.
I suspect you're right!
theres two schools of thought when using things, a little dab will do ya. and the bigger the glob the better the job. i always tend to go for the latter when it comes to sealant.
Nice job David ....!!!
Great video, very clear and the odd dash of humour too.
I bet the air was blue after you cut those holes in the ceiling to find you had no nuts!
While the vibrating tool works well I find them to be unbearably noisy.
The end product looked very good and worth the extra effort.
The silicone shapers I used for my roof fans are excellent at smoothing out mastic.
Not sure what they are made of but mastic just doesn't stick to them.
Cheers Greg - yes, the odd choice word was announced loudly to anyone in earshot... the multitool isn't too bad, I thought, although maybe using it outside helped the sound carry away. In a van might be a different story ;-)
That was an hilarious DIY tutorial, including the proper toys to bring to bear and essential techniques as in the workmen's wet finger.
Well that looked like it may have been fun and educational! I once installed (twice actually...house and garage) a ceiling thimble and roofjack (boot?) for a couple of furnaces...it was quite fun, and I am sure it took me much longer to do it than a true professional, albeit lots cheaper.
David, have to agree with you re the Dewalt Multi tool. I use mine every day as a professional maintenance man and often wonder how I ever managed without it
It really is a marvellous device! :-)
Love these DIY ones. Great job mate.
Thanks. There's a couple more of them to come, probably after Christmas now. Cheers
Much more entertaining when it is amateur mechanics with all the challenges and discoveries, instead of a polished professional demonstration. Is that a back handed compliment, not meant to be, the Vlog is a life saver in the lockdown. Still laughing at the bread making effort.
Well done David. An excellent job, although you might need a little extra ballast placing on the opposite side of the boat to compensate for the amount of sealer used! 😁
Haha, you may be right!
Love my multitool. Most jobs can be done without it, but most of them are loads easier with it.
Thankyou for your constructive and entertaining video... dealing with my own fire issues.. i can totally relate...
That fire cement is pretty good stuff....but messy!
I learnt the hard way.. always mask off what you dont want to get fire cement on..always pre moisten the area you intend to do.. (it makes life much easier) and a moist finger..best smoothing tool ever🤣🤣
I knew you would be most triumphant.. rah rah and carryon ..😁pip pips
Well done David. You're becoming quite the handyman, I thought you did very well with what could potentially be quite a nuisance.
Thank you. I was relieved to get that finished.
You do these diy videos very well. You position the camera for best effect for each shot. Add just enough interesting commentary. Go through merciless editing where you cut and cut again, and when you add a few sound effects and sprinkle with music. Excellent.
Thank you
A very good and professional repair. Well done. Your new tool looks like a good purchase. You are amassing a fine collection.
Thanks for this vlog. I got that tool before I started……. Amazing bit of kit!!
Nice job!
Excellent job, live and learn. Like the Cleesian reference to a ' Good thrashing ' had me chuckling for a while. Thanks again.
Excellent; cheers
The seal looked "manky"? That's why I love your videos so much. :)
Good job Dave. The extra holes in the ceiling is something that would happen to me, ha :-) Hmmmm that multi vibrating tool might come in handy for my work shop !!!!!
You should definitely have one! Get yourself one for Christmas :-)
Hi David, last week I too had to reseal my collar and also replace the whole flue pipe! Your vlog was very helpful. I too decided my oscillating multi tool (which I already had) was my new best friend.
Regards Dai.
Glad it helped!
Nice one David great professional result at the end and I like your choice of words as well yukky and squidgy comes to mind.. good luck. .
Thanks Liam
That power tool is REALLY handy with different types of attachments . Nice job .
Thanks. I love it!
Now I have multi-tool envy. I suppose I know what to ask Father Christmas for this year.
Having a pond, a reptile enclosure and various DIY garden fittings, I've used a lot of sealant, and I find it convenient to keep a box of disposable nitrile gloves for finishing off the sealant surface - it means you don't have to bathe in turps to clean up. Unless you enjoy the whole aromatic experience of wallowing in organic liquids, then go right ahead. (Turps doesn't do it for me, av gas or two-stroke, yes, but not turps, but a chacun son gout.)
There are two approaches. the "I never want to do this again" and the "lets make it easier when it does fail in the future"
It looks like you picked the first one. Personally I would have gone with bedding compound instead of sealant so that collar would pop right off the next time it is due for repair. The steel roof is nice because you don't have the issue of damaging fiberglass when removing things that are glued a bit too well.
I do enjoy these DIY narrowboat videos. Thanks for all your work on these videos.
It will never fail again in my lifetime. If it does, I sell the boat ;-)
Isn't it amazing the difference the right tool makes?