Great tutorial as usual Kirk! Delphin fixed blade knife with plastic sheath (that fits in your tool belt) combined with Stanley fat max extreme 5m tape. The oversized hook on the tape is perfect for holding the blade against when cutting boards.
I just watch for easy and entertaining viewing. However, I am replacing old wooden flooring in our master bedroom with chipboard to stop squeaks and improve sound deadening. Your trick with the screws is exactly what I need to fit the new skirting board, so thank you for adding this comment to your narrative. A niggling problem fixed by the sharing, caring Kirt. Cheers! I tend to use a retractible snap off section knife. Bloody DIYers, no respect for tradition!
Old tools always the best..... fixed blade all day....... i love it when i work at a older generations house and he shows me his garage/shed full of old tools etc...... they are like aladins cave
Hi Gary from the UK, I have one for you paint water one the metal socket boxes then when you offer the boards up to the wall the water transfers to the board so you can make a spot on cut, O sweet job on the video nice one
@@bonduie4414 Well - sometimes your standards are higher than those of the customer... if he asks you to do something that you know isn't good practice, if it's minor then yeh no problem. But what if it's a major thing... "put this heavy projector up on the ceiling above the kids in the school hall"... "no I can't because the ceiling timber is rotten" - "do it anyway I'm the boss"... er, no :)
What do you glue it with ? Something like Silicon or Polymer, or maybe Gorilla glue, I cant see expanding Foam hanging on to the Beams, Also is it Because you Dudes have Earthquakes over there so its a Health and safety thing.
I''ve got my grandfather's Stanley fixed blade, he was born in 1901 and died in 92. It is the oldest model in my family. I prefer retractable tbh, but poor quality ones jam easily. Need be metal core not plastic and have a descent mechanism. Obviously fixed will last the longest but practically retractable is more for me. The best tool of my grandfathers is a scraper. it still has the blade it came with as still works. really well. It is kind of like a card scrapper but a wooded block for you palm and the "blade" come out almost perpendicular. Works great for light woodwork. Don;t over use it.
At this time before watching the video. I wanted a cup of peppermint tea. I was just going to sit here and watch the video. But now I have to go make a cup since you said tea break. 😂.
What would you do to laminate one plasterboard to another? Tight together rather than regular dot and dab build out. Got honeycomb plasterboard panel walls and want to overboard, notch (tile trowel) trowel and dot and dab plasterboard adhesive? Grab adhesive? Want it to be flat as it’s a kitchen wall. Cheers!
hi Kirk, great videos, love your channel, you're one of the good guys! Quick question. I've got about a 150x2000mm wide gap to fill, its about 20-30mm deep, rough brickwork behind it. I know that you should probably use bonding to fill that gap, then skim over...but I've got loads of dot and dab adhesive left over so was thinking could i just use that instead of bonding? I'd then just pva over that before skimming. (btw i'm not a plasterer, just trying to do a diy job). cheers
Would that not damage the damp proof if you put a load of screw in to keep your skirting boards square? Would it not be safter to stick packers bk rather than risk screwing and risking the damp proofing?
@@Onthetrowel thx bro made me day getting a response from you. Il try and take a befor and after picture got to do a blend as well. But I am well prepared and looked at everything you have so I’m probably almost a pro lol. Was rubbing me trowel all over the road last nite lol
Omg it’s so hard it all fell off me hand bored I mixed it by had so after first coat it was going off. Trying to hold the trowel and keep it on it. From the mess I have made you would think I planted a hole house. But just waiting for second coat to dry abit
hey mate brilliant videos fantastic to be honest , im using multiboard magnesium board 6mm as ceiling boards before i tape them and build it up with plaster/compound. reason being the old plaster boards ceiling board are 6mm and couldn't find any plasterboard that size, i have read that it has to be an acrylic based pimer that should be applied bostik 918 im kinda sure they mean if im painting straight on , Larsen ac primer ,does this apply as a plasters primer as well bonding /hard coat /filler , what would you use on it
Used a fixed stanley as an apprentice , 45 years ago.... we all used to wear shorts called stubbies. They only had one back pocket.... at knock off you'd jump in the landcruiser and guess where the knife was... had two big cuts down the driver seat by the time i sold that ute......😄😃😀🇦🇺
Kirk, I’ve watched a huge number of your videos in learning how to renovate a house. You’ve taught me some great stuff, but the coolest thing I’ve seen you do by far was using those little cutouts of board to hold your pipe box together. Genius.
I have to use the retractable type, still cut boards the same as you though, when I am boarding I sharpen the blade using a diamond sharpener, it’s quicker than changing the blade, a few swipes and it’s sharp again.
Kirky boy knows his onions! I've seen him in action! Drinks Tetley tea though so be careful what you think is true! I've seen him mix his brew with time an a half! Anything for a little break lol 😉😆😆
Any chance you could reccomend a plumber mate? I'm a fresh start but time served with 4 kids on atm but were expecting again, i can travel and show you a proper job. A private message would be perfect, i'm fjnding it pretty hard to get the work in even though i do a proper job,.. give it a thought, we've spoke before, appreciate anything that comes, top man, lets see the power of social media
Kirk, I've been in the game 40 years and although it is good practice to do the L cuts, if a building is going to move with expansion it will still crack in those places regardless.
I prefer a retractable with a magazine. Allows me to work faster and if it's dull just break it or drop it out for a new one. Otherwise you're always looking for your replacement knifes. My fatmax is able to fix the blade at the end with a clamp if needed.
Retractable for most jobs for convenience, but for sturdy work like carpet cutting where your putting your weight on it, fixed blades are much better and safer for the job.
My son (very similar to Kirk, looks, work ethics & skill base) taught me when I was 46 yrs old. Worked on sites for 8 years ( nearly killed me🤣) Loved every day but I’d concentrate on domestic work as price work is a killer. Good luck pal & you won’t go far wrong watching this channel
If your not gong to use a collated gun then get the drywall stops (think that's their name) Just using a drywall bit is slow and can drive the screw in too far.
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"I can price it so I can spend my time and make a lovely job of it" -words to live by. great to hear that today.
2 thumbs up for offsetting the butt joins away from the corners where they will crack. Someone who actually gives a F about their work!
1:30 Is there a rule of thumb or a safe zone, where you can have a joint near a corner?
Great tip re the corner cracking. Thank you Kirk. Fixed blade every time. I also use mine to hand carve wood. 😊
Great tutorial as usual Kirk!
Delphin fixed blade knife with plastic sheath (that fits in your tool belt) combined with Stanley fat max extreme 5m tape. The oversized hook on the tape is perfect for holding the blade against when cutting boards.
Brilliant. Stop making it look so easy! I thought I was a bit of a handy man around the house until I watch your vids!
Great stuff Kirk 👍
Always a pleasure watching a professional.
I just watch for easy and entertaining viewing. However, I am replacing old wooden flooring in our master bedroom with chipboard to stop squeaks and improve sound deadening. Your trick with the screws is exactly what I need to fit the new skirting board, so thank you for adding this comment to your narrative.
A niggling problem fixed by the sharing, caring Kirt. Cheers!
I tend to use a retractible snap off section knife. Bloody DIYers, no respect for tradition!
Awesome tips! Absolutely amazing that in every video there is something new to learn!
How often do you change your Stanley knife blades?
Fresh one each day 🙂
Old tools always the best..... fixed blade all day....... i love it when i work at a older generations house and he shows me his garage/shed full of old tools etc...... they are like aladins cave
Screw trick was clever, love that
Lovely job. Some nice little tricks in there too. I liked the plasterboard cut to keep your boxing in square.
Wonderful to see such a professional job with incredible attention to detail. Rare with tradesmen these days sadly.
Such a good video, lots of brilliant information here, thanks Kirk!
Brilliant job Kirk. Great use of the expanding foam. Take care.
The screw trick is the same principle of the old dots when dot and dabbing. Nice work Kirk.
Hi Gary from the UK, I have one for you paint water one the metal socket boxes then when you offer the boards up to the wall the water transfers to the board so you can make a spot on cut, O sweet job on the video nice one
Hi Kirk hope you & yours are happy n well.
Since becoming a plasterer I've gained much skills over the years & I'm only getting better 😊
🤔 I like it that's a new one for me screws to pack it level another top tip from Kirk and top job as always Kirk 👍
nice work - I love that you listen to your customers!
But why wouldntbyou listen to the customer
@@justinwalker5237 pride? fear? arrogance? laziness?
@@bonduie4414 Well - sometimes your standards are higher than those of the customer... if he asks you to do something that you know isn't good practice, if it's minor then yeh no problem. But what if it's a major thing... "put this heavy projector up on the ceiling above the kids in the school hall"... "no I can't because the ceiling timber is rotten" - "do it anyway I'm the boss"... er, no :)
A snap off with screw lock.
In NZ we have to glue the sheets to studs and ceiling joists.
A continuous bead the full length of stud or joist .
What do you glue it with ? Something like Silicon or Polymer, or maybe Gorilla glue, I cant see expanding Foam hanging on to the Beams, Also is it Because you Dudes have Earthquakes over there so its a Health and safety thing.
I''ve got my grandfather's Stanley fixed blade, he was born in 1901 and died in 92. It is the oldest model in my family. I prefer retractable tbh, but poor quality ones jam easily. Need be metal core not plastic and have a descent mechanism. Obviously fixed will last the longest but practically retractable is more for me. The best tool of my grandfathers is a scraper. it still has the blade it came with as still works. really well. It is kind of like a card scrapper but a wooded block for you palm and the "blade" come out almost perpendicular. Works great for light woodwork. Don;t over use it.
Hi kirk, get yourself a dolphin knife, very sturdy, great grip and quick release so you can change blades in no time👍
I love that attitude: quote so that you can do a proper job. I do the same. I can't do a rubbish job.
Nice one Sunshine, proper well done 👍🙏❤️
At this time before watching the video. I wanted a cup of peppermint tea. I was just going to sit here and watch the video. But now I have to go make a cup since you said tea break. 😂.
What would you do to laminate one plasterboard to another? Tight together rather than regular dot and dab build out. Got honeycomb plasterboard panel walls and want to overboard, notch (tile trowel) trowel and dot and dab plasterboard adhesive? Grab adhesive? Want it to be flat as it’s a kitchen wall. Cheers!
Once again blinding work bruv.
Thanks for the tip about L shaped board to safe cracking on stress lines.👍
Hi quick question. Can you use bonding or plaster on any type of wooden wall? Good video by the way. Keep up the good work
hi Kirk, great videos, love your channel, you're one of the good guys! Quick question. I've got about a 150x2000mm wide gap to fill, its about 20-30mm deep, rough brickwork behind it. I know that you should probably use bonding to fill that gap, then skim over...but I've got loads of dot and dab adhesive left over so was thinking could i just use that instead of bonding? I'd then just pva over that before skimming. (btw i'm not a plasterer, just trying to do a diy job). cheers
Adhesive will work 🙂👍
King of all plasters. Made that look so easy.
I still haven’t got one of those board lifters and I’ve boarded a few rooms now lol I must like the struggle , great work mate
Thanks 👍
Would that not damage the damp proof if you put a load of screw in to keep your skirting boards square? Would it not be safter to stick packers bk rather than risk screwing and risking the damp proofing?
Omg today I have got my first plastering job slash repair to do. Looked at about every video you have. New trowel as well 😂
Hope it goes well mate
@@Onthetrowel thx bro made me day getting a response from you. Il try and take a befor and after picture got to do a blend as well. But I am well prepared and looked at everything you have so I’m probably almost a pro lol. Was rubbing me trowel all over the road last nite lol
Omg it’s so hard it all fell off me hand bored I mixed it by had so after first coat it was going off. Trying to hold the trowel and keep it on it. From the mess I have made you would think I planted a hole house. But just waiting for second coat to dry abit
Loved the plasterboard clamps on boxing, 👍
Glad someone noticed that
hey mate brilliant videos fantastic to be honest , im using multiboard magnesium board 6mm as ceiling boards before i tape them and build it up with plaster/compound. reason being the old plaster boards ceiling board are 6mm and couldn't find any plasterboard that size, i have read that it has to be an acrylic based pimer that should be applied bostik 918 im kinda sure they mean if im painting straight on , Larsen ac primer ,does this apply as a plasters primer as well bonding /hard coat /filler , what would you use on it
Fixed blade for plastering. Retractable for everything else 👍 keep uploading the vids kirk
🏍️ So many tips on this episode... I might have to buy you a coffee!
Hi Kirk. Great video. What foan are you using please
Hi kirk ive just been boarding my kitchen extension myself. on the lanterns is it ok to do single board and job done ?
Looks good mate and where can I buy those edge beads from looks smart
Hi just wondering if you done the head of the window reveal first then the sides
The sides would trap the head in ??
Ones going to trap the other either way but I wouldn't rely solely on it as it's only the case of popping a screw in
Used a fixed stanley as an apprentice , 45 years ago.... we all used to wear shorts called stubbies. They only had one back pocket.... at knock off you'd jump in the landcruiser and guess where the knife was... had two big cuts down the driver seat by the time i sold that ute......😄😃😀🇦🇺
Great screw trick that Kirk💙
I use my Stanley 199 most everyday. Quick and solid if I wanted to fidget I would buy a spinner.
That’s brilliant about the stress points. Never even considered that after 25 years in the building game
Hi Kirk,
I use a vintage Stanley 99E, this is retractable and has the hook over.
You working next to a school. So the expanding foam doesn't push the plasterboard up once its screwed down. Good video
Sponsored By 'Crazey-Foam' 😂😂 ... I loved the tip with the head, the level screws and the Crazey-Foam - Every Day's a School Day 🤠
Pete I used to absolutely hate the stuff but now it's like my favourite stuff to use 😅
Some great tips here Kirk
Kirk, I’ve watched a huge number of your videos in learning how to renovate a house. You’ve taught me some great stuff, but the coolest thing I’ve seen you do by far was using those little cutouts of board to hold your pipe box together. Genius.
Depends what I’m using The blade for if it’s opening boxes or packaging wrappers, et cetera retractable and fixed for almost everything
Screws as spacers is genius. Never thought of that before. I’ve always superglued packers but this is way easier
I have to use the retractable type, still cut boards the same as you though, when I am boarding I sharpen the blade using a diamond sharpener, it’s quicker than changing the blade, a few swipes and it’s sharp again.
Great job love it 👍👍
Flawless work Kirk
Kirky boy knows his onions! I've seen him in action! Drinks Tetley tea though so be careful what you think is true! I've seen him mix his brew with time an a half! Anything for a little break lol 😉😆😆
🤣🤣
Haha you good mate! 👍🏻
I am mate thankyou.
You keeping well?
Another cracking job 👌🏻
199e - all the way. Cheers Kirk💪🏽👍🏾Am I first?
beautiful job, so good to watch
What is the bead called that you offer up to the glass, can't quite catch the name. Never seen one like it.
hello again as a tradesman im a cabinet maker fixed blade all day long ....safer
Any chance you could reccomend a plumber mate? I'm a fresh start but time served with 4 kids on atm but were expecting again, i can travel and show you a proper job. A private message would be perfect, i'm fjnding it pretty hard to get the work in even though i do a proper job,.. give it a thought, we've spoke before, appreciate anything that comes, top man, lets see the power of social media
Good work buddy👍
Kirk, I've been in the game 40 years and although it is good practice to do the L cuts, if a building is going to move with expansion it will still crack in those places regardless.
What’s the name of that bead for butting up next to the glass???
I just bought a Stanley 99e so a retractable one a lot better than fixed 😊
I prefer a single screw gun to.. as collated's tend to jam alot, i use a drywall screw gun that has an adjustable depth stop.
Milwaukee fastback knife. Brilliant
Like you i don't like screw guns on old work different densities of wood.
Like the adjustable screw idea great
Retractable so you don’t stab your self, when you put it back in your pocket 😂😂😂
Screws as spacers. Brilliant
Is this HUP system any good?
As a decorator I wish I could follow you as the next trade in.
Fixed blade Kirk! I use a delphin carpet knife as it fits your hand a lot nicer! Good work brother 👍🏽
Also has a wheel on it so your not looking for a screwdriver every time you change a blade
I use screws to hold bath frames off the floor to allow a panel base to fit on a bath
Fixed Blade less movement precision is key. why you use a 199 best ever use it myself for carpet tiles
Great job buddy
I was laying carpet with my old man when I was younger as you said the screw become loose stanly parted and blade cut through my thumb to the nail
😮 ahhh sends a shiver down my spine mate
I wish I could find a builder like him for my house!
Foaming great idea
I prefer a retractable with a magazine. Allows me to work faster and if it's dull just break it or drop it out for a new one. Otherwise you're always looking for your replacement knifes. My fatmax is able to fix the blade at the end with a clamp if needed.
Unreal 🙌
Retractable for most jobs for convenience, but for sturdy work like carpet cutting where your putting your weight on it, fixed blades are much better and safer for the job.
I sense a dig at brickies there 😂
Noooo no no... I'd just find it monotonous, that's all
The dig at brickies. LOL
No not a dig, just an observation mate
Good old expanding foam if your a plasterer you just no ha plasterers best friend 👌
where can you buy the pink SBR
pinksbr.co.uk
If the window is plumb and level id use a speed square instead of a boat level then screw plastic packers to pack off
I'm not chickening out of the fixed versus retractable Stanley debate, honest.......
I prefer a folder.
Class vid mate
Yer a good ambassador kirk
The Stanley 199 is great tool think I must be using the original version
I prefer the knife with the blade out as its easy when cutting boards and i prefer using screws one at a time as i i do lot of old propertys
Fixed blade knifes are always so much better
I prefer to have the blade on the inside of the tape measure rather than the outside like you have so as to keep the tension on the tape.
I’m in my 30s but wanted to learn plaster is it good or not advice guys
My son (very similar to Kirk, looks, work ethics & skill base) taught me when I was 46 yrs old. Worked on sites for 8 years ( nearly killed me🤣)
Loved every day but I’d concentrate on domestic work as price work is a killer.
Good luck pal & you won’t go far wrong watching this channel
I would say fixed blade is safer retractable could mean the blade moving cheers kirk
Try walking around with a fixed blade knife in your pocket for a while.
worked with a lot of plasterers that want a gap between the boards not butted up tight ! what do you think ? PS great work
Old school, we used to place a clout nail in the gap. The idea was the plaster would ooz through and stick the boards together
If your not gong to use a collated gun then get the drywall stops (think that's their name) Just using a drywall bit is slow and can drive the screw in too far.
Fixed blade all day long 👍👍