How to join square edge worktops

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In this video I show you how to join square edge worktops, this is done by using a butt joint as apposed to a masons mitre the you would find in a bullnose worktop.
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@richardhutchings4799 3 ай бұрын

Great video fir square edge fitting keep it up fella

@mattnokblad 2 жыл бұрын

Good video mate, been looking for a clear instructive video on this as I’m fitting my first worktop soon.

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck buddy ! Just take your time and follow the steps in the video, if you need anymore help feel free to ask ! And let me know how you get on !

@Marktb363 Жыл бұрын

Useful video, thank you Lewis 👍. If you ever get the chance to show how to measure and route out the bolt holes that'd be brilliant 🙂 Thanks again

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy, yes I am planning to do one but just waiting for the right job to come along, should have really done it when I fitted this 🤦‍♂️

@Mike_5 11 ай бұрын

9:00 Another top quality Double Electrical Socket install from a well known KZfaq electrician ...

@Samwise457 2 жыл бұрын

Good video mate keep em coming

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy !

@Corruptedworld33 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant explanation. Thank you

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome ! And thanks for the support buddy 👍🏻

@aljones4719 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see the job done properly. So many don't understand the geometry involved and use a jog that produces a rediculous cutback. An accentuated problem when solid wood top is used.

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Cheers for the comment buddy, really appreciate it. Yes I agree with solid wood tops you should always do but joints to allow for wood movement. For context this is a laminate worktop 👍🏻

@patty-ow9ul Жыл бұрын

Very helpful mate, really appreciate it thankyou

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

No problem at all buddy, glad I could help

@jrsuk1170 2 жыл бұрын

It's nuts the amount chippies I see putting a big masons mitre on square edge worktops. I used to do it your way but I've got a trend jig now that creates a 3mm masons mitre, just enough to take the edging off and give a router clean cut on both edges. Good video 👍

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Ohh really mate ! Now that’s something I would be interested in ! You got a part number at all mate ?

@jrsuk1170 2 жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry KWJ 750 pro You can set the masons mitre to different depths. I mostly use 3mm. When you do standard post formed top you can set it to cut a lot less out that a standard jig. They are highly recommend. Trend have got a good tutorial video on KZfaq.

@paulknights1764 Жыл бұрын

Agreed I’ve got that jig I did a 10mm mason mitre , worked a treat , quick and no need to remove the edging. I personally think you get a better joint using the router. But both ways will get the desired result.

@AllBikesGreatAndSmall 2 жыл бұрын

Good clear video. About to fit a worktop and haven't done one for 20 years. Thanks for the help

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

No problem at all, thank for you comment! Best of luck with the worktop, if you need anything please feel free to get in touch !

@jimdunbar3711 2 жыл бұрын

What tool do you use to cut the male piece to get a perfect edge. A circular saw or router?

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimdunbar3711 I used my makita track saw with a decent blade in it, you could also use a router if you wanted to too 👍🏻

@AllBikesGreatAndSmall 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimdunbar3711 I used the circular saw to cut the length. I cut the edge that was going to be the other end to the join if that makes sense. I used a guide by clamping a piece of wood to the worktop so that the cut would be as straight as possible.

@jimdunbar3711 2 жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry sounds like a good excuse to the mrs to get myself a track saw. 😉

@richardhunter8958 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this guy fantastic

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Nice one buddy, I really appreciate that !

@martinwhitley9893 Жыл бұрын

Very good demonstration this is how I’m going to fit my worktop

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Martin ! Good luck with your worktop let me know how you get on ! 🍻

@pete18 Ай бұрын

good video m8 ,i use this every time ,a heat gun is useful to

@LTWCarpentry Ай бұрын

Cheers Pete, yes I agree, just got to be careful not to melt it 😂

@pete18 Ай бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry yes 100% 😂 its easy with 2 people . and square edge are the way to go now, 👍

@jamieeallard113 2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@chitollarenas355 6 ай бұрын

Good job clear instruction👍

@LTWCarpentry 6 ай бұрын

Cheers buddy 🍻

@martinnicholls1871 Жыл бұрын

Great Video, Very helpful 👍👍

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Nice one buddy ! Thanks for the comment ! 🍻

@kasthom3 Жыл бұрын

I need to make a joint like this soon at my daughter's new old house,found it very useful but I'm still unsure about the bolting together bit any chance of doing a video covering that aspect. Thanks

@gilesroston6200 2 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing but use a heat gun to warm up the edging I’m removing, works A LOT easier mate!! Biscuits too but I’ve seen another comment saying you usually use them. Keep the content coming, good to see other fitters methods

@gilesroston6200 2 жыл бұрын

Then I’ve watched end of video and you mentioned it 🤣

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂 yeah mate like I say I don’t normally bother but I k ow a lot of people do, also with the biscuit in it I’m very fortunate and have a domino jointer so I’ve started using them in my worktops but i didn’t want to put it in the video as I didn’t want people to think you have to use them. Thanks for your comment and support mate ! Really appreciated !

@scottelliott72 Жыл бұрын

Hi mate - great video. Just about to fit a square edge laminate worktop and was wondering about butt joint versus masons mitre. Is there any reason to ever mason mitre with a square edge laminate? Also why did you not biscuit joint this one? Thanks again!

@Simon-Smith. 2 жыл бұрын

Recently did a square edge worktop but I used a heat gun to remove the edge trim and dominos for alignment. Great video and thanks for sharing your tips.

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers for your comment buddy, I’ve recently started using dominos aswell, really works a treat dosent it, I didn’t want to use the dominos on the video as I didn’t want to put people off doing it.

@Simon-Smith. 2 жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry Subscribed fella, look forward to more content.

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

@@Simon-Smith. cheer buddy ! Means a lot ! If there is anything you would like to see videos on let me know buddy ! 👍🏻

@Simon-Smith. 2 жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry I'm mentioning the obvious here, but it's always good to have a nose around others set-up, so what about a van tour, Shop tour, favourite tools, and maybe the business side of being a carpenter. I've been doing carpentry/cabinet making for around 6 years now, self-taught with the help of youtube, and I'm always eager to learn from others.

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

No that’s a great shout mate ! I have been thinking about doing these types of videos, I was actually thinking about doing a video on my day to day tool box set up, what do you think ? Do you think that would go down well ? Also been thinking about a video on how I get my work and what steps I take to reach new customers in my area ? Thanks for this comment mate ! It’s hard to think of new video ideas so anything like this is a massive help !

@691shaun 2 жыл бұрын

Good video only thing I would change is the bolts!I used the zip bolts so much easier today 👌🏼 keep up the great videos 👍🏼

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the comment buddy ! Yes I do prefer them. I have a bucket load of these standard ones in my storage, trying to get through them 😂😂 I should stop being a tight fit and bin them 👍🏻

@691shaun 2 жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry yeah I’m the same 🤣🤣 just can’t bring myself to use them since zips come on the seen

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

There are so much better aint they mate ! Saves a lot of rolling around in the cupboards aswell !

@vrglcom Жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentrywhat do you do if you can’t access bolts from underneath though? My corner cabinet has the corner doors on it so the tops of base has a support panel on it Do you just cut a hole in it or bolt it together on a bench first the place on top of base unit?

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

@@vrglcom cut a hole in the solid top buddy, just where you want to bolts, that way you don’t weaken your cabinets

@dermotkelly6946 4 ай бұрын

Nice job 👍

@LTWCarpentry 4 ай бұрын

Cheers dermot 🍻

@crouchvalewoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate 👍👍

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy !

@seantaylor6123 2 жыл бұрын

Well I thort that was hard to do but watching you made it look very easy ish Well done great content 👍

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy ! And thanks for the support ! Just the things to remember is take your time and never work towards the edge of the worktop !

@2326TOM Жыл бұрын

really nice. Thank you.

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

@michaelplays2449 Жыл бұрын

Nice job !!!!!

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy !

@oliverjamescarpentryi8202 2 жыл бұрын

I personally use a chisel to start removing the edges but I then use mall grips to remove it by rolling back then you don’t have anything change of marking or damage the top

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never had much luck doing it that way, I always find it snaps as I’m pulling it off, I would much rather do it that way though as I can see the benefits as you have stated ! Got any tips ?

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

No I’ll be honest with you, it’s not the easiest job ever ! You can see by the video that I had some snapping, I think that’s where the hairdryer would really work well. But even with it snapping like that I still massively prefer doing it this way.

@charleslyall4911 9 ай бұрын

Yes you cut the edge of the small worktop ,thanks

@azajakal9614 Жыл бұрын

Useful video thank you

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Your welcome, feel free to check out the rest of the videos on worktops, there’s a playlist on my channel and more coming tomorrow and next Sunday

@davet4643 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job! You need to pay the extra fiver fornzip bolts though, tighten them up with the drill in seconds instead of quarter turns on a spanner

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree I do prefer them I just have a ton of the standard bolts in storage that I’m working my way through 😂😂 thanks for the comment and support dude 🤘

@stevenjasonchurch6126 5 ай бұрын

Great videos mate.Very clear and very helpful.Have you got any jobs going with you? 😂

@LTWCarpentry 5 ай бұрын

Cheers Steven ! lol unfortunately not mate, I’m a loan ranger 😂😂

@stevenjasonchurch6126 5 ай бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry keep up the good work with the videos. All the best.👍

@liamobrian9642 Жыл бұрын

Great shout i had few same deal took strip of with router tried heat gun was crap but i give ur method a go nice one

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Yeah unfortunately there is no easy method ! It’s all a pain but I find this the easiest if that makes sense 👍🏻

@EclaWood 2 жыл бұрын

Meja kitchen set yang terlihat cantik 👍

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy

@nalanimulcahy8451 Ай бұрын

Well that was incredibly bloody useful, nice surprise. 🥰

@LTWCarpentry 24 күн бұрын

Cheers for your comment its much appreciated 🍻👍

@Chris-mn7yy 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video! Got kitchen delivery on Thursday... I have to do a similar joint, but the worktops are Oak. Should I still do it the same way mate? Just no strip to remove?

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Yes mate, exactly the same providing there is no round over in the edge ! Thanks for you kind words buddy 👍🏻

@robertfisher632 2 жыл бұрын

Hairdryer will help to remove the edge someone not as experienced will shit it using a hammer and chisel ,

@markhoulding1938 Жыл бұрын

Yep agree mate clear silicone or colour match if possible 👍

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Been using it for years mate ! 👍🏻

@rayboish Жыл бұрын

As someone else said I think a heat gun would be safer for removing laminate edge. I agree clear silicon for joint.

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@charleslyall4911 9 ай бұрын

Hi,I take it you leave the good edge on the small worktop,thanks

@nalanimulcahy8451 16 күн бұрын

Dammit, I watched the video, removed the edge on both join sides, then read your comment 🤦‍♀

@nation60 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to remove the edge strip on both worktops when joining or just the one as per video ? thanks

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Just the one as per the video, follow the steps exactly as I did in the video and you won’t go wrong, hope that makes sense

@adydanner 2 жыл бұрын

If the worktop was solid oak would you still need to remove a line of material for the worktop to interlock to? Nice video thanks for posting

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

No mate, aslong as it square edged then there’s no need to take anything off, just rout in your bolt holes and away you go.

@davidlynch2006 2 жыл бұрын

Brill video buddy

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy ! 👍🏻

@jamieeallard113 2 жыл бұрын

Wicked video babe!!!! Xxxx

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you beautiful xxxx

@leegumm3170 Жыл бұрын

Is it essential to remove the edging strip on square edge tops? I appreciate that there is a tiny curve on the top of the strip that would prevent a 100% perfect joint but it would still look pretty good right?

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

So not essentially I have seen people that haven’t removed the strip and customers have been very happy with it, I personally think it looks much better to remove the strip but in terms of will it work as a joint yes. I would suggest getting a couple of off cuts and experimenting first to see what you happy with.

@dilligaf2386 2 жыл бұрын

Worktop looks real any chance of a link to get one. Great video

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate I haven’t got a link I’m affraid as this worktop was supplied by the customer although it is axiom laminate worktop, just punch that in to google and you should find one no problems , sorry I can’t help any further.

@whatabouterrr5729 Жыл бұрын

Careful placement of a wotktop jig and with the use of a router would achieve better results in a tenth of the time m8.

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Your entitled to you opinion buddy but I don’t think it would achieve a better result, being a carpenter who has tried both methods I would say the both leave good results, I just prefer to do it this way. Thanks for your comment though 👍🏻

@leecav214 9 ай бұрын

excellent video from a very genuinely helpful guy...quick question do you use colour fill on the joint afterward?

@LTWCarpentry 8 ай бұрын

Cheers buddy ! I don’t always as the joints normally come up good, I open use it if I can’t get the joint to pull up tight for some reason

@007silverwings Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video. Would you be kind enough to share the brand of glue you normally use? Reason I ask is I'm fitting a square top worktop for a friend. It's a white top and I don't know if it's best to use white or clear glue and which brand works best in your experience 👍🏻

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

I’ll be honest mate I would use white silicon, that’s what I normally use, works a treat 👍🏻

@007silverwings Жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry Ah OK, so just normal white silicone sealant. I was under the impression you were talking about more of a glue adhesive. Cheers! 👍🏻

@stevenbannister7286 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the comment buddy ! 👍🏻

@doc0660 6 ай бұрын

great video for newbies like me. Just wondering how you would approach a square edge solid (Beech) worktop joint since there's no laminate edge. Would you use this method and just abut the wood or would you use a Masons joint?

@LTWCarpentry 6 ай бұрын

I would do it exactly the same way mate, just obviously you don’t have to remove the edging 🍻

@leereed1236 7 ай бұрын

Great video. I don’t have a router but have a track saw, do you think that will give a clean enough cut to make a nice joint?

@LTWCarpentry 7 ай бұрын

Hi Lee, yes it will do mate, nice sharp blade, take your time and it will be fine 🍻

@davidc2594 17 күн бұрын

Good video, but you lost me with 'bolting up'. Where are you bolting? I can't see what you are bolting the long piece to and how you are doing it?

@LTWCarpentry 16 күн бұрын

There is a video on my channel all about doing the bolts mate, if you look through the playlist called “kitchen worktops” you’ll find loads of videos in there

@paulhopewell4749 Жыл бұрын

Hi, very informative chap, do you have a video of how to cut the worktop to length please? Avoiding chipping out etc

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for you comment. Unfortunately I don’t yet but I will do one 👍🏻

@paulhopewell4749 Жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry thanks, I'll keep an eye out for it

@PetiteBluebirdgirl Жыл бұрын

Well today it was my first time ever doing this and it went extremely well. Sharpened my chisel and warmed the edges and hey ho.. 🥰 Thank you. Had stupid quotes of £350 - 550 and not including VAT. So pleased that I found you! 👍👍👍

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Congrats on doing this !! So glad you managed to do this yourself !! To be honest them quotes are about right but if you can do it yourself then that’s a win 👍🏻

@petef7323 9 ай бұрын

Good video! I'd be running a hot iron along that edging strip, just to ease the glue off a little.

@LTWCarpentry 9 ай бұрын

Don’t use an iron it will melt and make a right mess, use a hair dryer to warm it up.

@petef7323 9 ай бұрын

@LTWCarpentry melt the laminate? If you know, you know

@LTWCarpentry 9 ай бұрын

@@petef7323 the edging in these worktops isn’t Laminate, it’s pvc edging, the top is laminate

@petef7323 9 ай бұрын

@LTWCarpentry I'd put cardboard between the lipping and the iron, then. If it's coming off, it doesn't matter if it's damaged. I'm only interested in softening the glue, so it doesn't rip chunks from the chipboard. Also, you wouldn't need to get so close to the laminate top with a chisel.

@LTWCarpentry 9 ай бұрын

@@petef7323 okay cool 👍🏻

@SuperMongo33 5 ай бұрын

Would u use the new trend pro jig that allows a 3mm backset for square edged worktops?

@LTWCarpentry 5 ай бұрын

Yes mate, I would use any that makes life easier and leaves a decent finish 🍻

@sufykhan1 4 ай бұрын

Hi mate quick question, would you cut a HPL laminate any different to a normal laminate?

@LTWCarpentry 3 ай бұрын

It’s the same principle but a completely different job if that makes sense ? They are very touch to cut. I would say cut with a track saw then clean up with a router and straight edge

@willthornton4391 Жыл бұрын

Did the 2nd (shorter) bit of kitchen worktop have a laminate strip or was it bare ? Thanks

@grayhalf1854 Жыл бұрын

If you've got a router then I would definitely run it along the end of the other piece of worktop rather than just prising off its trim... if the angle where the two worktops meet isn't a perfect right angle then you'll need to cut it to accommodate this anyway 👍

@MonicaVandenberg1 2 жыл бұрын

arrg was looking for where you place the bolts !!

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

I normally space them, 100mm 300mm and 500mm from the front edge buddy

@michaelabrown7397 2 жыл бұрын

What bolts are you using to keep the 2 pieces of work top together

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Just normal worktop bolts, you can by them from any hardware shop.

@Smarty72 Жыл бұрын

So, would I be correct in thinking that a square edge laminate worktop is a simpler worktop to join than a round edge worktop (for a novice)? I will be ordering two lengths of worktop, presumably the end of one of the worktops will be a perfectly square edge and ideal to join to the other? So then I would only need to worry about removing the edge tape and preparing the underside for the bolts?

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

I never really thought about it but yes I suppose they are easier to fit, In theory yes the edge should be perfectly square but I would recommend checking this as I have had some there aren’t, saying that you might not actually want them to be perfectly square, if your wall are out of square you will want to cut the end to suit, I do this by laying one over the other and making as needed. In answer to you last question yes your right other then scribing your joint

@Smarty72 Жыл бұрын

Marvellous, thanks for replying. Will have to see how square the walls are when I get to fitting.

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

@@Smarty72 if you need any more help please feel free to ask 👍🏻

@ericthekingthekingtheking4842 4 күн бұрын

when a work joins near a sink you cant bolt it how do you get around that? my kitchen fitter that that problem and i am now in dispute with howdens because the design didnt allow bolts due to sink location

@LTWCarpentry Күн бұрын

Sometime you can do your join the other way so the bolts don’t go under the sink but failing that you can bolt and glue it up, let the glue go off then take them out, I have also put the bolts under the draining board before and routed out the material above them, I would also opt for running the joint the other way if possible, hope this helps

@jaydogg9933 2 жыл бұрын

i have the exact same knife :)

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a beauty aint it ! I love it !

@leehudson1384 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the stupid question but how did you cut the short bit to length? I assume the edge needs to be very precise as it's part of the joint, did you cut it with a router? Would a circular saw do the job? Thanks

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

No questions are stupid mate, that’s what I’m here for. I used a track saw with a new blade in it, a router would be a good option but you can do it with a circular saw, you want to keep the cut as straight as possible, so I would suggest using a straight edge to guide your saw (spirit levels are good for this) makes sure you have a good blade and most importantly take your time.and cut it from the underside.

@leehudson1384 2 жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry thanks for the fast reply, I was abit worried about chipping. I'll do some test cuts first. The strip removal method you show works a treat though so thanks for the great video!

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

@@leehudson1384 no probs at all buddy, thanks for the comment, it’s really helps me ! Good luck mate and let me know if you need anything else 🤘

@NolimitsNinja Жыл бұрын

I like it, but what I got from it is that working with an £800 length of laminate on my first try might not be the best idea. I'll get a pro in for that!

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

It’s not for everyone one buddy 👍🏻 best of luck 👍🏻

@geetarwanabe 5 ай бұрын

Is it necessary to remove the edge banding from dquare edge worktops at all? Do you get a small crack for food to settle in or what?

@LTWCarpentry 5 ай бұрын

Yes I would say it’s necessary, it look terrible if you don’t and will leave a gap

@user-xn4no1rv1r 9 ай бұрын

Just wandering where you purchased the clip on led work light, it looks quite good. Thanks

@LTWCarpentry 9 ай бұрын

Hi, I got it from screwfix but I think they sell it in b&q aswell

@MrWaynehaywood 9 ай бұрын

Many thanks

@chazM6116 11 ай бұрын

why measure the top before you removed the edge strip? its now short by the thickness of the strip

@LTWCarpentry 11 ай бұрын

Because you don’t want it to tight, if its tight you won’t have tolerance to get it in when you have the glue in place, also you risk damaging the finished end panel on the other side.

@phdiy3913 2 жыл бұрын

Any particular reason for not using a router to take the front edge off, or is it just a preference thing

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Just a preference thing really mate, also not wanting to use a router inside the customers house, and not wanting to drag it outside again 😂

@phdiy3913 2 жыл бұрын

Makes sense 😂

@leehudson1384 2 жыл бұрын

Did you need a router to create the recesses for the bolts?

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Hi buddy, yes I did, and router and a jig.

@lukestyles2615 Ай бұрын

From what i gather I'm supposed to leave a 5mil expansion gap on a solid wood worktop. Would this be just along the back where it meets the wall. Or would i need to leave the same gap where the worktop meets a wall or unit at the end many thanks. ?

@LTWCarpentry Ай бұрын

I normally just leave it against the wall, I have never left it against units and never found it to be a problem.

@lukestyles2615 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply. I take it it doesn't really expand length ways then just across the grain.? Thanks

@LTWCarpentry Ай бұрын

@@lukestyles2615 not really buddy, just across it’s width

@lukestyles2615 Ай бұрын

Ok thanks 👍

@williambelford9661 11 ай бұрын

Personally I'd run a hot iron along the edging strip to soften the glue and, hopefully, get the edging strip off in one piece.

@LTWCarpentry 11 ай бұрын

A hot iron would melt the edging strip cause a mess

@williambelford9661 11 ай бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry funny but it doesn't melt iron on edge banding 🤔

@LTWCarpentry 11 ай бұрын

@@williambelford9661 this is pvc edging not iron on edging

@williambelford9661 11 ай бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry in the video you describe it as laminate.

@LTWCarpentry 11 ай бұрын

@@williambelford9661 yes the worktop is a laminate worktop with a pvc edging, I tell you what mate you try it and and let me know when you discover I’m right

@martinDS533 6 ай бұрын

I would’ve liked to see how the “bolts” were installed

@LTWCarpentry 6 ай бұрын

There is a video dedicated to fitting bolts on my channel buddy

@martinDS533 6 ай бұрын

Thanks

@billy4148 Жыл бұрын

Never saw you cutting the holes, and did not see a finished close up.

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

There’s plenty of other worktop videos on my channel, feel free to watch them all

@fretbuzz6893 2 жыл бұрын

I use 'BB Complete' on all cuts and joins, colour-matched to worktop colour, do not confuse BB Complete with that trash colourfill. Tubes come in two sizes for a normal mastic gun, it's the dogs dangly bits.

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Never used it mate, I’ll have to give this a try ! Thanks buddy ! These are the comments that are needed !

@fretbuzz6893 2 жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry check out the manufactures video on youtube by BUSHBOARD LTD they will guarantee your joints for 3 years. All the best mate.

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

I will do buddy ! Thank mate 👍🏻

@MrFrobbo Жыл бұрын

How on earth do the bolts fit? I've seen some type of tool for this?

@joejoejoejoejoejoej Жыл бұрын

Would help to see how the bolts are fitted and how one cuts a space for the bolts But still helpful ❤

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

There is a playlist on my channel that covers all these topics buddy, thanks for your comment

@andrewbradley4511 2 жыл бұрын

What sort of bolts was you using

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Just standard worktop bolts buddy

@Sherlockly 2 жыл бұрын

Do you not use the mason mitre joint on any square edge worktops, it's only needed worktops that have rounded edges?

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

That’s correct mate, I only use a masons mitre when I have to now, if it’s square edged then I do a bit joint, I find it looks a lot cleaner.

@Sherlockly 2 жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry do you have any videos on installing and cutting out the worktop for a cooker hob cheers

@baggyboys5207 Жыл бұрын

Genuine question, why do you need to remove the edging strip.

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Because it will show when you put the two pieces together leave a rather unpleasant looking joint.

@makitafan6986 Жыл бұрын

Use heat gun to remove edging tape next time. Much easier

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment buddy, yes I did say that at the end of the video 👍🏻

@garvielloken3929 2 жыл бұрын

Nooice

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy !

@ainsleybennett6450 2 жыл бұрын

Hi good vid, do you take the edging off both pieces of worktop or just the one?

@tubbycarpenter9847 2 жыл бұрын

@@ainsleybennett6450 just the one

@karl212 Жыл бұрын

Time you've messed about stripping edging of you could of just done a normal worktop scribe with jig ....pull the jig of the pins so the hockey stick cut is really shallow literally 5 mm into male cut .....

@castelnedd 4 ай бұрын

Nice video thanks 👍 but why do you have to take the edging strip off. Why not just bolt them straight together?

@LTWCarpentry 3 ай бұрын

The edging strip has a very slight rounded edge, if you don’t take the edging off you will be left with a small gap and the joint will be a lot more visible

@malcolmbramhall5382 2 ай бұрын

@LTWCarpentry I went to see a job a "kitchen/bathroom fitter did . He did that and it looked a right mess. The strip needs to come off.

@brucecurrie6913 Жыл бұрын

Anyone had experience of the the new Trend Trend KWJ750P jig (which can cut a minimal 3mm hockey stick joint) when cutting square edged worktops? I'm impressed by LTW's butt hand jointing skills - by removing laminate edging by hand - but don't trust my skills in removing edging tape with a sharp implement!! The new jig would remove the edging with the router whilst leaving a minimal hockey stick joint. Any user feedback appreciated!!!!

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

I haven’t had a chance to use one of these but would like to, I would still do it this way but I agree if your not feeling confident then that jig would help !

@richardminett5033 11 ай бұрын

That's the jig I use, 3mm step is perfect for square edged tops. 10mm step looks great on bullnoze tops.

@michaelking3065 8 ай бұрын

Heres my question maybe you can help me with- why do kitchen fitters use worktop bolts and not just glue up with dominos and clamp with ratchett clamps? ....might be a good reason for this

@LTWCarpentry 8 ай бұрын

We use the work top bolts as this is a way of clamping, you could use a ratchet clamp but it’s not always possible to get them in if your working towards a wall ect. Also you would have to do you glue ups before putting the tops on the units which isn’t always possible. Short answer is the worktops bolts are easy and a solid permanent fixing. I do actually put dominos in my worktops aswell I just don’t on my tutorials as this tends to put people off taking the task on

@598billd Жыл бұрын

How do the bolt connectors work?

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

You have to route a recess in the worktops form the underneath then you bolt them up. Sorry I need to do another video on this

@Steve-dr7rr Жыл бұрын

Would this work on osb for a workbench

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

To be honest you don’t really need to with an osb top, I would just buy them up and screw down to your frame work 👍🏻

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

To be honest you don’t really need to with an osb top, I would just buy them up and screw down to your frame work 👍🏻

@Samwise457 2 жыл бұрын

I always use wood glue mate

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

That’s the thing mate everyone uses something different, none of them wrong all just personal presence isn’t it, I’ve actually started using dominos in a lot of my worktops now, only didnt on this one due to making the video.

@jrsuk1170 2 жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry I'd be interested in seeing a video using dominos.

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

@@jrsuk1170 cool mate, I can do that 👍🏻

@spyros5528 Жыл бұрын

Good video but the parts you skipped were very important to me as a home DIYer.

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Which parts would you like advice on mate ?

@spyros5528 Жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry All of it really. How to join the worktops with bolts. How to apply the glue between the worktops, etc. But perhaps someone as beginner as me just isn't the target audience. Still a good video :)

@lukepcreaney 8 ай бұрын

Is doing a biscuit joint overkill?

@LTWCarpentry 8 ай бұрын

No not at all, in fact that’s what I do I just don’t want to overwhelm the video

@lukepcreaney 8 ай бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry could I get away without biscuit jointing it...I don't want to fork out for one 🤣 Thanks

@LTWCarpentry 8 ай бұрын

@@lukepcreaney yes mate deffo, just copy what I did in the video and you’ll be fine

@lukepcreaney 8 ай бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry cheers mate 👍

@tonyburden3054 Жыл бұрын

Do you ever use biscuits or is there no need?

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Normally use dominos but did for this as it’s a beginners tutorial, you don’t need them/biscuits but it dose make life easier when trying to align

@fatheadedfish 2 жыл бұрын

I may be being stupid but I’ve watch the video a few times and couldn’t see any instructions on making the bolt holes..are they routed in place underneath? How does that part work? Any help would be appreciated.

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

No your not being stupid at all, I didn’t actually film doing the bolt holes as the video was already getting very long, yes they are routed in from the underneath using a jig. Hope this helps if you need any advice please feel free to ask.

@teewithey5879 5 ай бұрын

@@LTWCarpentryhave you got a video showing how to do the cutouts for the bolts?

@LTWCarpentry 5 ай бұрын

@@teewithey5879 yes there is one on my channel now under the playlist “kitchen worktops”

@richardmaddison3163 Жыл бұрын

Hiya mate where is the video you created to cut the bolt holes underneath the worktop?

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

Morning mate, I’m afraid I haven’t done one yet, I’ll get one sorted buddy 👍🏻

@richardmaddison3163 Жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry Thanks mate, do you have to use a jig and router to cut the holes for the bolts or could I just a circular hole cutter?

@richardmaddison3163 Жыл бұрын

Hiya mate can you help at all?

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

@@richardmaddison3163 sorry buddy, I use a jig and router but you can use a hole saw but he care full not to drill all the way through 👍🏻

@richardmaddison3163 Жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry thanks mate what about the other part that needs cutting out? Could I just use an oscillating power tool?

@evervol1 2 жыл бұрын

Colourfil?

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t use colourfil buddy, you only really need colourfil if there’s a gap that needs filling.

@entirecosmos4335 2 жыл бұрын

Is that a marlpes bluechip chisel

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

It is indeed buddy, I have two that are 1” thick I wish I had more ! Great chisel and really Holds an edge well !

@entirecosmos4335 2 жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry well said crucible forged steel made in Sheffield

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

@@entirecosmos4335 I also have a set of the original marbles with the red and yellow handles, they are about 30 years old now, they are great other then they stink 😂

@rochellestewart4828 2 жыл бұрын

Would you be able to say where the worktop was from?

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t actually know where it came from I’m affraid but it’s axiom worktop which are very readily available, a quick google search for axiom oak worktop will bring it up for you.

@rochellestewart4828 2 жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry Thank you!

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

@@rochellestewart4828 your welcome

@sKunKeNsTeiN Жыл бұрын

Why do you need to remove the strip? It looks better on

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

You need to remove the strip as I creates a gap when you join the worktops

@willthornton4391 Жыл бұрын

...On the connecting face ? Cheers

@LTWCarpentry Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry buddy but I’m not sure if I’m answering your question correctly but basically anywhere they was a factory edge had the edging strip on it. The rest of the faces are my cut edges. Hope this helps

@willthornton4391 Жыл бұрын

@@LTWCarpentry thanks so the two edges/faces that were joined, should be bare and have no laminate?

@alexgeorge2418 2 жыл бұрын

Personally id still use a jig and router

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

Each to there own mate 👍🏻

@peterkelly8953 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but if you are going to make a tutorial, you need to show all the critical steps, especially making the bolt mortices & how to apply the silicone & how much. From personal experience, it is very easy get into a real mess with silicone!!!

@LTWCarpentry 2 жыл бұрын

My normal rule of thumb with the silicon is use plenty, let it dry then cut it off 👍🏻