Garden Room Workshop BUILD Episode 5 || Windows and Doors

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9 ай бұрын

The final step to getting the building water tight. Windows and Doors can be bought off the shelf but where is the fun in that. Oh, and the door was a little too low to be able to get one pre made.
I decided to order double glazed panes and make my own doors. Spoiler alert, I am no carpenter.
I hope you are enjoying the build so far.
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Makita Router Bare - UK link - amzn.to/3SBv8Y0
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@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Not a professional job by any stretch but the building is secure and on to the next step. I hope you enjoyed the video.

@TheKidFromYTown 9 ай бұрын

You're doing a great job. Workshop is looking great!

@AdamCardinal 9 ай бұрын

Hi, I think what you have done here is awesome and inspirational tbh. I’ve just built a shed from a kit, about the same size as yours I guess and I now wish I had seen these videos earlier as I think I would have attempted to make it all myself. Can you give an idea of overall cost for this build?

@Fox_Montana Ай бұрын

Hi mark, Just a recommendation on the door hinges, try to get the top hinges closer to each other especially when you plan to add weight to the door i.e. insulation/tools. So raising the middle hinge closer to the top one will support each other your door better and prevent future sagging.

@startmaking1 27 күн бұрын

Brilliant advice. I could not see this at the time but it makes so much sense. thank you

@brucelansberg5485 3 ай бұрын

As for the actual placing of the doors, I experienced the same kind of issues until I found a very simple solution. Just screw the hinges on the door very loosely. Just 10 mil or so. I allows more than enough leeway. Then fix the other sides onto the door post and fasten the screws on the door side. Done.

@startmaking1 3 ай бұрын

What a clever idea. thank you for sharing. Such a simple solution too.

@ogjohnsen4128 9 ай бұрын

The small leaf-blower is gold. I use it to clean the miter-saw, blow away wood shavings after routing etc, and wake up the kid if he is being a lazy dormouse :)

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

It makes an appearance in next weeks video as one of the cheap tools I am reviewing. It's a neat bit of kit and not too pricey. May try waking the kids up with it.

@dannybaker2763 9 ай бұрын

As you are, by your own admission, a non-professional, just a fella trying his best and learning on the way, I think you should be bloody proud of the whole build. Has it been easy? No, but if it was, we'd all be building our own workshops/sheds, solo. I am impressed with your patience, and your results. Well done!👍

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Hi Danny. thank you as always. I am certainly learning that is for sure. Not easy, but really fun. And the satisfaction is hard to explain. Not smug or self satisfied, more like a man just content with what he has achieved. Thank you.

@dannybaker2763 9 ай бұрын

@@startmaking1, you are most welcome. Like you say, it isn't a smug satisfaction, but the feeling of standing back at the end of the day and being able to say 'I did that, and I did alright'. Keep on, m'friend. I look forward to the next one.

@SpartanMJO12 6 ай бұрын

Having mortised exactly two locks in my life, it's so much easier to take the door off, put it hinge-side down and straddle it, though I reckon taking the door off was the last thing you wanted to do at that moment lol

@startmaking1 6 ай бұрын

Moments like this I kick myself as the answer is so simple. Thank you. Though, if I never have to rehang those blooming doors I will be happy lol.

@zapa1pnt 9 ай бұрын

Mark, future note: Any piece of flashing, which is above another, should overlap the piece below it. So, you start at the bottom and work your way up. This keeps water from getting in through a loose horizontal edge. 😁✌🖖

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

oops. Of course it does. So simple when you realise. Thanks. I better tell people that in the end video.

@ChelseaPensioner-DJW 9 ай бұрын

I have a pal who's a joiner, carpenter whatever, anything to do with wood and a building he can do it, from putting a roof on to personalised fitted wardrobes/kitchens, a proper tradesman who's worked all over the UK and Europe. Not a man of many words but he'd say, you've done well, you're not a tradesman. But you've done well.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

What a lovely comment. Thank you so much. Sounds like your mate is something to aspire to in the trade too. I respect the heck out of the skills these people have. Years of experience.

@terryrogers1025 6 ай бұрын

Glad you stayed the course sir, I admire your tenacity. Great job. Thanks for the video.

@startmaking1 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Terry. Well worth it now.

@jonrost5574 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the circular saw tip. I don’t have budget or space for table saw. Still scared of router, but if you can do it, I can do it. I hope. Lol

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Welcome Jon. It has taken me until now to be able to consider a table saw for both of the reasons that you mentioned. And finally I have lost the fear of the router. I respect the heck out of it though. The table saw is still daunting.

@chicobabyification 9 ай бұрын

Excellent work, I'm so impressed with this build 👏🏻 love that you show your mistakes and talk us through them .... also that look when the lock was done 🤣🤣 brilliant hahaha

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Hi Nico. Thank you as always. That lock was such a painful process. I really do need a lot more practise. Works though, so I guess alls well.

@andiedonahue9400 9 ай бұрын

Mark! You are freaking amazing. I love how you just plow through every obstacle! You are also hilariously self-deprecating and it always makes me laugh. Also, my favorite thing you taught me recently is: “check for square; pretend it’s square; carry on!” You’re a great teacher!

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Oh Andie. You are so kind. As always. I really like that quote. It's not wholly true as somethings have to be square. But as a general be kind to yourself mantra, it works. Life is too short to be hard on yourself.

@pitsnipe5559 9 ай бұрын

Hanging doors is not easy, making doors is even more difficult. Nice work.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

I learnt that really quickly on this one. 80% happy with them which I will take. Thank you.

@luctoulouse 9 ай бұрын

Well, two different knowledge but you seems o capture the carpentry..Well done. Cheers from Canada

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Luc.

@bluefox041 9 ай бұрын

Mate, you don't need to apologize to anyone, I have Carpenter's do a lot worse, you have done a cracking job so far on your shed

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. And I guess you are right.

@chriscollins9717 9 ай бұрын

Good job, you can now get and see in and out of the shed. With my shed, i just have to keep reminding myself, it's a shed, not a house, it's not supposed to be perfect 😊

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Yeah, finally. though the light is very low. Need a lot of spot lights. And you are right, it is a shed. a place where you make sawdust and store stuff.

@chriscollins9717 9 ай бұрын

@@startmaking1 and occasionally a bird table, which my daughter and I did recently, partly inside by you

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Bird tables may well be the best thing to make with your kids. Mine like watching the birds so it gets a lot of love.

@adamcain9420 9 ай бұрын

Hi. I think you might need to look into some gate making vids, i hate to say it but i think your going to need some proper diagonal bracing. Im no expert myself but i think over time the doors are going to drop. From wjat i know the bracing should go diagonally from the hinge side up towards the lock side Just something you might want to look into

@archilieven 9 ай бұрын

The plywood acts as bracing. It the door was covered with individual boards, you would need diagonal bracing.

@andrewhilton2167 9 ай бұрын

Stuart on proper diy shows how to brace a gate also builds his door. There are some great tips to be had.

@christianwithers7335 9 ай бұрын

Plywood will never sag, how can it !!?? The only sag will come from the hinge itself, or the ply could twist.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Adam. I think that once I have shown the video where I insulate it, this door should be fine. I screw a sheet of ply to the inside so it should be impossible to move, You are right that the bracing is not right, if this was a gate though.

@adamcain9420 9 ай бұрын

@startmaking1 thats fair. Was just a thought. Didnt want such an easy fix to become an issue later down the line seeing as youve done such a good job so far. But yea i agree a double ply skin should deffo stop any movement

@adam-qf2vz 9 ай бұрын

When you started the channel you were talking of scrapers......I mentioned other uses.....one is to place it against the glass to act as a slide when you nail.....Nice job though.....all good

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Yes, I was, wow. Good memory. And what a fantastic idea. Thank you I love tips like this, as I am sure you know. Brilliant.

@christaylor2232 9 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with how you build after all it is you who have to live with it, practicality rules the day. Love the videos.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Chris. I always worry about trying something for the first time. I guess it is the result that matters. Like you say practicality.

@Damon_Barber 9 ай бұрын

Adapt and overcome. This is the way. Even the pros make mistakes. They just cover them up. Good work. Good video. I enjoy watching you every step of the way. Not because you’re a professional carpenter, but because you are “one of us” just getting it done!

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Damon. And you are right. It's how you cover them that counts. Like all woodworking. And I do definitely feel like one of the viewers just documenting the build. No teaching really just showing my journey. And the comments are what are carrying me on the worse days. So thank you

@billdodson5703 9 ай бұрын

Enjoyed and appreciated on all levels 🎉

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thankyou Bill. Very much appreciated,

@danielhill5164 9 ай бұрын

Give yourself credit mate, you deserve it.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Oh thank you. To be honest I really have enjoyed the challenge of this build but in this video I really did feel like there was no way I could even think about framing it as a how to. So this was my better idea, kind of how not to but at least it works.

@danielhill5164 9 ай бұрын

I remember building my workshop 20 plus years ago with only the knowledge from a book that I got from the library and it is still standing now and looking good, yes there is a million things I would of done different and i have changed things over time, but I'm still proud of it all these years later just like I'm sure you will be of yours.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant. there are always lessons learnt that could be applied to a second build but if the first is standing the second is not needed. I know already that I could have done it a lot cheaper, less wood and so on. But using more gave me the confidence that it was sturdy so no regrets.

@jamesmcc5147 9 ай бұрын

Another milestone reached, Mark. Keep reminding yourself of how far you've come since the day you started knocking down the little shed. We all learn from our mistakes; though with me, I usually make them repeatedly, until it sinks home that there might be better way. The doors are absolutely fine. Good width to allow access for larger objects. I have a crappy old partly-rotted window frame at the back of my garage (workshop), which has needed replacing for years. Always put it off for another job. Love your enthusiasm and give-it-a-go attitude. Keep it up. As always, looking forward to the next video.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

I actually said to my wife a few days ago that if I watched the videos in order and then someone asked if I would do it again, I think I would be too overwhelmed with the amount of things to do. So very glad that I looked at it as one screw/nail at a time. Certainly felt less of a mountain to climb. You say about your window. I feel it is the equivalent in a way to me looking at putting a gutter on this build, I keep finding more fun jobs like the interior. easily done.

@dockeralsteve9856 9 ай бұрын

Well done Make. I look forward to your videos every week. Keep up the good work.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks bud. Very kind.

@anaestheticuk9867 9 ай бұрын

Was looking forward to this, thanks!

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thats kind. Thank you

@tim_tim_tim 9 ай бұрын

Been really looking forward to this. Those windows look fantastic, and door looks perfectly sturdy 👍

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Tim. Sturdy was my remit. Not too worried about aesthetics.

@TootEmCarMan 9 ай бұрын

Hanging doors is not an easy task and you did a very decent job of it. :) As for the doors being a little twisted, a lot of store bought doors are the same or worse. The only thing I would have done differently would have been to paint the end of each board before fitting them as end grain is the most absorbant part of a majority of wood types and is the most likely place that water will get in.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

That is some very good advice on the end grain. I was surprised at how hard hanging it was but now I see it on video, I should not have been. The result will do for now.

@peterjohneggleton2011 9 ай бұрын

Great vid Mark, looking good.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Peter.

@baddog4347 9 ай бұрын

Great job 👍

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@ibubezi7685 9 ай бұрын

Mark, no need to apologize for YOUR work - you're building YOUR shed for yourself, not for the royal family. You make things happen, your way, your fashion - there is no 'one way', so don't worry. Also, you can always fix things later on (and show us - or not 😉).

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

lol. Thank you. And you are right. I will always show later fixes to give a well rounded view. There has to be some. No way this is the finished job. But I will definitely take it for now.

@ChrisMurley 9 ай бұрын

Still loving this series ❤

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Chris. Me too.

@zapa1pnt 9 ай бұрын

Rusty lock tip: Tack, staple, whatever, a piece of sheet rubber (possibly old inner tube) over the lock, on the outside, to keep the rain/snow off and out of the lock. 😁✌🖖 P.S.: make it large enough, to block blowing rain.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Wow, 3 gems in one comments section. You are on fire. Brilliant.

@zapa1pnt 9 ай бұрын

@@startmaking1: Just remembering my grandfather's old garage. He had a padlock on it and a large piece of inner tube covering it.

@ianpearse4480 9 ай бұрын

Great viewing. Good job.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian. Much appreciated

@dougdavidson175 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for documenting yer journey! Gives me some hope that one day I can do a shed too. Take care & stay safe.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Hi Doug. My pleasure. It has been a lot of fun so far. I have to say that I was not sure I could do this and fortunately there are some really good detailed videos on how to do it that have made this one possible.

@RC-oi1gg 4 ай бұрын

Would it have been worth adding a window sill to help prevent any water buildup or leaks around the window base? Helpful video. I have a similar project myself to do. Thanks for the the info👍

@startmaking1 4 ай бұрын

You know, I keep toying with this idea but since I have sealed the window pane from the outside and the roof overhangs a decent way, it seems ok. No leaks so far that I know of and it has been very rainy. Good luck with your build.

@shaun30-3-mg9zs 9 ай бұрын

You are doing a brilliant job Mark, It's like most of us we not professionals we just DIYer's or basically Winging it, and if it work's you have cracked it well done. That workshop is going to look amazing ,keep on doing it you are doing a great job, have a beer and take care mate👍

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Shaun. Winging it woodworking was actually my first thought for a channel name. Sums up my style perfectly. Take care bud

@shaun30-3-mg9zs 9 ай бұрын

@@startmaking1 Winging it is a good name ,You can have that one Mark

@paulmaryon9088 9 ай бұрын

Well done you, a brilliant job though you did seem to take the hard route, credit to you for your humble honesty , great vid thank you looking forward to the next one

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. That does tend to be my way if I am honest.

@DIWhy-ex5km 9 ай бұрын

I recently made my own doors from framing timber and they also warped! At least you only made the 2 you needed, I ended up needing 2 but making 5 lol! It's looking good, can't wait to see how it turns out.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

oh no, that sounds so frustrating.

@DIWhy-ex5km 9 ай бұрын

@startmaking1 it definitely was but to be fair if I hadn't rushed number 3 I would have only ended up making 4

@markwalczak3374 9 ай бұрын

Another great episode, windows look great, and doors never go right first time mine didn’t when i build my workshop 👍

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Mark. I do feel like these could be replaced with better ones down the line and I could do a far better job second time. That said, they close and are secure. It will so for now.

@jimadams6159 9 ай бұрын

As I commented on the your last video, you can be very proud of your achievement. As you have said you are not a professional, however you have single handedly built a very nice workshop. First class job I would say. Keep up the great videos.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you as always. I love your positivity. You all are keeping me going, no joke.

@ScarletEyeMoon 9 ай бұрын

Wow what a massive job, I love how you just jump in and do everything yourself. The doors and windows turned out great! that Kreg skilsaw guide looks like something I might get too?

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Hi. The Kreg jig is really .handy. Price wise it is very flexible it seems. UK is pricey where the US it was a little cheaper a few months ago. I do love it though. And thank you. A few weeks from hanging them, the doors are still ok, I'll take that.

@garymiller1216 9 ай бұрын

great video and build series, I have built a couple of sheds myself and its very satisfying to do, a tip when hammering next to glass, instead of trying not to hit the glass simply slide the hammed on the glass to hit the nail, works a treat

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Wow, Thank you Gary. Im not sure that this time I had the confidence to try that but I see exactly why it would work.

@robertdyet 6 ай бұрын

@startmaking1 Enjoying your series Mark, of all the products you list you leave out your beautyful hinges and my partners not happy with you lol, please can you tell is where she can get them. Again awesome series todate, (Ive not long found your YT amd hope to follow your progression and learn woodworking. Thanks Robert.

@startmaking1 6 ай бұрын

Hi Robert, Apologies to your wife. Here is the link to the hinge. amzn.to/47UxVBa It is an affiliate link, but you can also search Welllocks hinges on amazon if you want. Thank you for reaching out and for watching.

@robertdyet 6 ай бұрын

@@startmaking1 much obliged, look forward to going thru your playlists regards from Ayrshire.

@garylinker69 9 ай бұрын

You're sat in it, you've made it yourself and as such you should be very proud. I made a wonky shaped shed / workshop a few years back. I wish I'd documented it as well as you have here buddy! Well done. Only thing I see that may bite you is that you haven't sealed the windows with anything, so the water running down the pane of glass can only seep into your frames? It mate be worth grabbing some pane putty (black if you can) and run a bead along the outside of the windows so the water can escape. Problem with learning on KZfaq is that other countries have different climates. Can't wait to see more matey! 👍🇬🇧

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Hi Gary. You are spot on about the windows and I actually had a go at this with clear silicone and that was a mess. IT did the job of sealing it but I really need to clean it up. I pushed the footage back for the video with the door insulation in it. Not sure why. It was a horrible job though. Thank you

@chrisb2443 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic job! The windows look excellent. I’m slightly ahead of you on my own build as I’ve finished the cladding so preparing to insulate and board the interior. Really interested to see what you do with the acoustic foam on the studs as I’ve never heard of that. Would be great for me to keep as much noise from the neighbours as possible. Looking forward to the next update.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Hi Chris. Actually in real life, we are spot on the same spot. I have had the electrician here yesterday and the ply and insulation is arriving Monday. So we are close. The tape is something I saw badgers workshop do. Pros and cons. It stops the sound travelling straight through the framing. Con the ply when you screw it to the framing with the foam between does bend a little so the boards look wavy. But I will probably baton over the seems. We will see. Time is a little pushed now my real job has ramped up so the interior could take a while. Good luck

@johntheoldmod 9 ай бұрын

It's coming along nicely and rebating the ply into the door frame will pay dividends in the future, because even with better diagonal braceing they will almost certainly sag and if the ply is a tight fit it should prevent that, plus the windows look great.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Hi John. Thank you for putting my mind at ease. I was a little worried about the doors but I think you re definitely right. Much appreciated.

@fscarp 9 ай бұрын

Your windows look great. I my part of the world, we need to have the window jambs under sized by roughly 3/4” all the way around. That leaves a gap that gets filled with insulation. I’m a big fan of expanding foam because it’s also wAter proof. This will be a seriously nice workshop.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

You know, I probably should have done that but I really dont know what I am doing. Still, so far they are working. And thank you. I can't wait to get started on the interior,.

@lTheGhosty 2 ай бұрын

have u found any flaws during the winter? anything we should know of?

@startmaking1 2 ай бұрын

You know so far I have not. We have had so much rain and so far not a problem. I feel very lucky and it has been so well insulated that once heated on one day, the next is really comfortable at the start of the day. Retains the heat really nicely. Im sure that issues will arise eventually and I will do a year later video if they do.

@ryann3113 9 ай бұрын

One thing to check is the foam tape you used is not closed cell so water will penetrate the tape and have no where to go as the frames have no drain holes, one way to overcome this would be to cap the tape with a silicone sealant

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Hi Ryan. You are spot on about the windows and I actually had a go at this with clear silicone and that was a mess. It did the job of sealing it but I really need to clean it up. I pushed the footage back for the video with the door insulation in it. Not sure why. It was a horrible job though. Thank you

@billffromnh 9 ай бұрын

Nice job on the installation of the windows & doors Mark. I had seen your process used to install stationary windows before & it works. Those doors were massive to be hung by just one individual. But you came through it okay & got the job done. A second set of hands would have been a great help had they were available. I like your little cutoff sled for the circular saw. When I built a small deck years ago, I built such a sled from 2 X 6s to accurately cut all the framing. It worked well. What sort of roofing material are you planning to use? Shingles, some sort of rolled roofing, sheet material panels, or something else. They all work. It'll be quite a change to be working in all that space after having worked in the smaller shed. You might even become the "go-to" person that local people use for building advice on their own projects. You certainly will have had more experience than many of them.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

hi Bill. Check last weeks video. It is the roof application. I used one sheet of rubber and it was a tough day. The kit was amazing though. A second set of hands on the doors would have made the job so simple. 30 mins down to about 5. I do like a simple jig, Makes me feel like an inventor. If I become the go to person round this village I would feel so self conscious. It has taken me a year to tell people that I do woodworking videos. Not embarrassed, just quite private .

@billffromnh 9 ай бұрын

Mark. ask yourself how many inexperienced people think about building a building themselves, to say nothing about actually pulling it off. I know of no other such person today. My dad would have come close with the house I grew up in, but he may have building experience on his parent's farm. I know he had a friend help with the framing & another friend's brother wire-in the electricity. I thought a long time had passed before I saw this video. I'll go search for the one I missed that included the roofing. Will you have a need for running water in the shop? I would think not, but your view may differ. An electric space heater (portable) might allow you to work in the shop year round.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

I decided against running water. It would definitely help but not enough to justify the cost and sinking pipes etc. Im running the electrics in an armoured cable above ground. If I was sinking it I would have thought about doing water at the same time.

@zapa1pnt 9 ай бұрын

The easiest way to hang a door, on new (properly placed) hinges is to separate the hinge halves (pull the pins) place halves on door and frame, then lift door into place. Get one pin in and the door hangs on it, while placing other pins. Admittedly, sometimes you will need to get all three in place, before any pins will be accepted. 😁✌🖖 P.S.: A Stanley Wonder Bar can be a great help to hang a door. Place it, long end, curve up under door at hinge edge. Step on end, to raise door into position, insert pins. I believe you have one?

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Now that is also a good piece of advice. Still think I would have struggled but no where near as much. I didn't think about the crow bar. Great spot by the way. Eyes of a hawk.

@zapa1pnt 9 ай бұрын

@@startmaking1: Did it several times. Works with very heavy (to a point) doors.

@themeat5053 9 ай бұрын

Ah, the Jersey!! Mark, I'm thinking, "that guy," is learning a heck of a lot (including what you may never want to do again). My only comment on the window is that you can consider putting a clapboard ( of a couple of shingles) to use as the sill plate as this gives a small pitch to the window frame helping to shed water away from the building. If your door frame was too high for an "off the shelf" door, you might have considered making a header and adjusting the height. The header would also add stability and strength to the frame. Your homemade door is brilliant; you are doing a smashing job; holy smokes! When trying to hang a door by yourself, you might try using a floor jack (or scissor jack from your auto) to help you hold up the doors as a sort of third hand. Mark, not for nothing, but you could have used your router for that lock set (you had a great jig made for the hinges, you could have done the same for that lock), just saying...sorry. You are doing a great job, most DIYers would never try to make a door, are you kidding me. You are the man.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Hi Meat. Sorry not replied to your last reply. Birthday weekend, so been all over the place with the family. Much fun had. Now tired. I love how you pop in such nuggets of helpful info then ensure that it is taken the right way. I appreciate it and will never take offence at help. I was toying with what to do with the windows. It's strange but so far the water has been kept of them by the overhang but I know that a little wind would stop that. I have put a silicone bead around them and a ramp of sorts is a great idea. Belt and braces and all that. I looked at the header for the door today and I have to say that 150mm is a little over the top for this door. I was worried about supporting the roof and had no idea but if I had used a double 2 by 4, I would have been able to get a door. Annoying but too late now. I may end up changing it out if we ever sell and I need to install windowed doors for the next owner. down the line though. A jack, what a super simple idea. I am usually quite a practical thinker but it seems that in the middle of a job I lose that and just throw brute force and ignorance at it. lol. A lock jig, even after editing this video I didn't spot that I could have done that. wow. Still, done now. I think I could have shaved days off this build with these changes to the technique, Definitely need a video at the end to say what I would do differently. May end up a long video but useful to the next person hopefully. Ive never asked you what you like to make in your shop. Do you do larger items or smaller. Just curious.

@themeat5053 9 ай бұрын

@@startmaking1 First off, happy birthday! You are learning a lot and it's easy for someone like me to "Monday morning quarterback" your efforts; however, rest assured that the only reason I mention some of the stuff that I do is because I learnt by doing (and there were tons of mistakes). Nowadays, I'm sad to say, most of my shop projects are small as I have horrible hip and shoulder issues that need surgery to resolve. I've been hesitating because I had a terrible experience (staph infection due to back surgery) in 2015 that altered my course and it took a few years to get back on track. I went from being the strongest kid on the block to being a toad. That's in the past now and I look forward to doing what I can to keep myself active in the trade. Tables, book cases and cabinets take the bulk of my time now; however, I'm not a production shop as I couldn't have spent the kind of money on the building or machinery. We also try to make something quick and simple for the holidays to distribute amongst the people of whom we are fond. There is also quite a bit of restoration work that we are pretty good at, but it consumes a ton of time and patience (something I didn't have until after my event). Off the subject, your lady footballers gave it a go this year. Sorry to hear about the outcome this morning, but there is always next year, no? Your wrap-up video will be epic. Keep it up and keep it all in perspective.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks bud. And I can tell that it comes from a good place and a wealth of experience. If I had not had so many helpful comments over the past year, there is no way I would be where I am. Learning every day. Wow, that experience of Staph etc sounds awful. I would also be a little nervous of the need for surgery. sounds like you had quite the recovery journey. In a small way, I can relate. Glandular fever and Lyme left me in bed for a few years in my early 20s. Energy levels have never been the same since. These moments teach you a lot about yourself in my opinion. I can also relate to the strongest kid on the block comment. I went from super fit, playing ice hockey and running all day to lucky if I can run for 5 mins. Really changes your outlook. I honestly admire your bounce back, takes a lot of character. It sounds like you do a lot of what I want to do in your shop. I want to make a batch of holiday gifts. Not sure exactly what yet and I want to try and get some kind of furniture from a charity shop and restore it then give it back for them to try and sell. That would be a lot of fun. Now for the ladies football. They have achieved so much in such a short time. And for a dad of 2 young daughters to have that kind of role model to show them, it is brilliant. Let's be honest, in the UK, male footballers are not all the best role models. They have another big tournament in 2 years and another World Cup after that. It's great to see women's sport on the whole taking more of the spotlight. Take care Bud.

@themeat5053 9 ай бұрын

@@startmaking1 Mark, thanks for the warm regards. I like your ideas about batching out small holiday projects. If I were smart enough (or, if you have another way) to be able to attach a small Christmas tree cut out we make using scrap I'd get it to you. It is two pieces of whatever scrap you have, we cut a bough design into each and slot down the middle of both so that they connect perpendicularly to each other. Quick, efficient (and when finished, outstanding). I started making the tree that everyone does cutting angles and gluing, but it was too time consuming; although, we did make some so that they could be decorated, or so, other decorations could be attached or mounted inside the frame. Tell me how I can get the photos to you. They won't copy onto this. I could tell you were an athlete by your attitude. Remember that age and treachery will beat youth and enthusiasm every time. My dear, late father taught me that a man has only two things: his name and reputation. To me, integrity is the key. Best of everything and keep driving on.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

That tree with the 3 tiers and all the angles was all everyone was making last year. I did a few in an old video but they are really fiddly, especially without a table saw or mitre saw for repeat angles. Mine was a bit of a bodge all told. I would love to see photos and probably easier to converse over email. startmaking2022@gmail.com. I love the phrase about age beating youth. and as I get older I hold integrity higher than I ever did. Cant wait to see some photos of the trees and basically anything else you make that you are proud of.

@michaelwillson6847 9 ай бұрын

M8 they look fantastic and no you dont look like a Wally on video well not to much anyway. 😂 There looking fantastic if a can get the door a need build looking half as good as them ill he Happy. Its proper coming together and yea that little leaf blower looks spot on may need look into one them for the shop. Cant wait for the fibal result see how it all looks! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Michael. I tend to do Wally very well all round lol. The leaf blower is pretty cool but there are a load on amazon around the same price. I will check out how much this one is £20 I think.

@michaelwillson6847 9 ай бұрын

@@startmaking1 no m8 if you really wanna paint yourself with that Wally brush maybe only occasional Wally! 😁 yea a reckon I may have to look at it get it for blowing all the dust out the shop and all the shavings am kicking up outside although Henry is catching 90% them now thanks to the centec recommendation 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@Crushwokery 9 ай бұрын

I've only seen this episode. Some aspects were a little painful to watch only because you did seem to make certain aspects harder than you needed to. All in all its a decent result and as long as you're happy with it who the Fk are we to say otherwise. For your next door installation project get yourself a pair of door lifters. Amazon call them, " Labour saving arm tool". They work like silicone guns with feet. They will also help with installing your internal sheeting to the walls. Also 4 airbags are a must. They would have helped you enormously while fitting and shimming the glass into the window frames. Now that the building is secure, I suggest you make yourself a bench of somekind even if it's just a few 4x2s screwed together. Your back and knees will thank you for it. Good luck with the rest of it.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tip Alec. And thank you for your view. In many ways you are right. But I put it mainly down to lack of experience and not wanting to make mistakes. a lot is lost in the edit but I am very happy with the choices that I have made as they have lead me to where I am now and I really like the end result. I have the old workbench in the workshop now but it was not large enough to fit the door on top and I a planning, once the interior is done to make a giant bench in the centre to cover all of my needs. That build I am looking forward to.

@Crushwokery 9 ай бұрын

@@startmaking1 No matter if its the first time picking up a woodworking tool or the millionth time, you'll make mistooks. Those polished you tubers with tools and machines falling out of their ears have just as much on the cutting room floor as sawdust on the workshop floor. They just won't let you see it. I have my own fair share of cock ups. Good luck with the rest of it.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Alec.

@jazmanaut 9 ай бұрын

I love your videos. Pro tip, from the audio pro. Allways mono your speak track, so it stays in a middle of stereofield. And when dubbing, keep mic as close to your mouth as possible. Like 20cm, so acoustics of your room don´t affect sound quality.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Wow, I need you in my comments section. This is an area I have no idea on. I have emailed Rode as I am not sure why the go 2 that I use is recording much higher in the left ear than the right. I was considering if the jack was out slightly. I have it attached to my collar on the talking head bits and hold it around 20cm on my lap for the voice over and I am tearing my hair out. Can I ask, I use I movie to edit, can I switch it all to mono. That would fix everything, Or do I finally need to upgrade to a better package.

@jazmanaut 9 ай бұрын

@@startmaking1 I think that Rode has this option that it uses two different gain option to be safe, so another channel is higher than another… This gets a bit technical from here😂 I dont use imovie, so i dont know. I highly recommend Davinci Resolve. Its free and superior to imovie. Keep up the great work. I love the way that we are learning by doing!

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. rode has confirmed your thoughts. the safe channel will be switched off today and hopefully that will help. I will also look into davinci, fills me with dread trying to learn another program but I movie is very basic. And finally thank you for your kind comment and for helping.

@jazmanaut 9 ай бұрын

Those basic things in Davinci are as easy as in iMovie and there is lots of good KZfaq tutorials. And when you got better at it, there is no limitations how complex and good you want to take your video editing.@@startmaking1

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

thank you.

@Cory-Osborn 9 ай бұрын

With the hinges on the outside, couldn't someone just pop the pins out to get inside?

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

I considered this but they are not very easy to remove on these heavy duty hinges and I definitely didn't want the doors to hinge inwards. Not sure what else I can do to be honest.

@brucewelty7684 9 ай бұрын

How do you clean your glue dispenser? It took me over an hour to get all the dried stuff our of mine.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Good question Bruce. In truth glue bot give you spare nozzles so I just swap them out then they get really clogged and a spare cap for when it stretches too far and doesn't fit back on.

@brucewelty7684 9 ай бұрын

@@startmaking1 ahhh mine was the dried junk inside the bottle. I did not know (nor wanted to find out) if the old dried stuff might taint the new glue.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

That is a good point. Personally I dont think so. Mine seems to just run over the older stuff that has tacked. But dont take my word for it.

@anthonygriffin3147 9 ай бұрын

Yes rkid belting vid looks good that'll do donkey 😂😂 Brill cheer me up your vids no end keep up the good work mark

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Anthony. Nearly there. Had the electrics done and so I can do some interior work. Very excited.

@anthonygriffin3147 9 ай бұрын

Getting Leeds United my self can't wait to see the next vid and thanks for the tip with Circular saw never thought of that I'm on it naw 👍👍

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Not sure where I saw it but it has helped me in a pinch a few times. Cant wait to get a table saw but until then, I'll make do. Take is easy bud.

@fredkrioz1275 9 ай бұрын

What if you need to open a window?

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

I stressed over this choice so much. And I still dont know if I have made the right choice but if I am honest, I felt like I was more capable of doing it this way and that was why I did. But the long term theory is that if this eventually becomes a garden room for the next people who live I our house, it is really easy to replace the windows and doors. I dont need to open them as my top priority is sound proofing.

@fredkrioz1275 9 ай бұрын

@@startmaking1 I get it... Convenience and need... Loving your videos btw... Am keeping up as much as I can... All I have is a drill (borrowed 🤦‍♂️) hoping to save money to buy more gear... A circular saw has a lot of potential (not that I've made anything yet, Indians are way too cautious, of money... still considering anything, at all 🤣) I guess your requirements outweigh the popular "wants"... Keep at it dude... You're a motivation for me to get at least a circular saw 😂 to convert to a table saw, if needed... Taking down something you've put your heart into is not easy but a new beginning if proof of intelligence... Thanks for the confidence you imbibe in your viewers 🙏🏻

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Exactly that. And thank you. Very kind of you to say. It is hard to know which tools to save for first. For me I made a fair amount with a hand saw before I bought the circular saw. But it was the circular saw that opened up a lot more potential build wise. you can only go with what you can afford and are comfortable using though and all I would say is that starting to make anything is the important bit. If you saw my very first creation it is really rough, made form free wood and with a few screws, cut with a hand saw, nothing to write home about but I still keep it to remind me that I just started,

@user-mi5pv7no3v 9 ай бұрын

I think the doors look good & a little bit of "robustness" (thats a real word dont look it up) is always a good thing. "There's more than one way to skin a cat" the profesional way is often best but its the profesional way because they do it all the time, a door hung is a door hung, as long as it laches & looks like a pain to thieves its well done. The windows look great

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Robust was the number one aim so thank you. And I like your word, it works. Thank you so much.

@robertdknight 4 ай бұрын

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@startmaking1 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@paulmccullough7352 9 ай бұрын

you made a crucial mistake with your windows and the way you applied your flashing tape. there is a good chance you will trap in water that seeps under your windows. I believe Australia and the UK have similar building standards for framed housing. you should watch a video on how to water proof a window to code in Australia.

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

Do you want to tell me what the mistake was. Is it the order that I put the tape on .

@paulmccullough7352 9 ай бұрын

@@startmaking1 It is virtually impossible to seal out the water, it will always find a way in. The way that you installed the windows will lock that water in under the window on the bare wood of the frame and increase the chance of it rotting out. Just folding the house wrap over the frame will not protect it, as i do not believe it is water proof with standing water, its designed to shed water off a vertical surface. Firstly the bottom of the window frame should be lined with flashing tape so that any water that does get in is not able to contact bare wood. Secondly, the bottom of the window should not be sealed (with caulking of flashing tape) so that any water that does get in, has a path to exit and not build up. Here are two different videos that show what i mean, one from an installer and one as a manufacturers instructions. Installer video, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n5h8rLGJksi8e3U.html Manufacturers instructions video, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l71idpR3s53dn58.html

@startmaking1 9 ай бұрын

@@paulmccullough7352 Thank you Paul. I see the point , however I am not too worried. My tape covered the part where it could seep under the window and there is little to no rain that hits the windows at the moment anyway due to the overhang. I can see how it would be better to do it like the videos showed but I am not too worried. I did use silicone to seal around the pane and the wood so that water cn not get in that way. thank you for your advice. Much appreciated.