There's something intensely satisfying about watching Robin work.

Robin “I’ve made a jig for it” Clevett

@kuk3411

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely

I'm not a carpenter by any stretch of the imagination, but I find these videos so useful in my attempt to learn a bit along the way. Your attention to detail is inspiring. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

Roger gets the most out of Robin by asking the right questions. I’ve not got a trade but I was a semi skilled labourer for 15yrs and I worked around all trades and guys new and old. How did I learn things and pick up tricks and clever ways of making things easier? Questions. Still to this day I ask any amount of questions if I see something new. Picking someone’s brains as they say. Brilliant and costs nothing, free knowledge . I’ve gone down the maintenance man route since, turn my hand to anything. As an old joiner once said to me “Nothings impossible it just takes longer”. ✌🏻

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr Smith. It is amazing how many builders are afraid to ask other tradesemen why they are doing something a certain way, they think it comes across as nosy but, like you say it costs nothing and everything you learn comes in handy.

@Daniells1982

4 жыл бұрын

I think it depends on how you ask. If you are genuinely interested and have a good attitude people tend to be more inclined to share. If they feel like it's an interrogation I think they're waiting for you to say you're doing it wrong or there's a better way. I always try to ask questions just for my own understanding and everyday is a school day.

Robin reminds me of a guy I used to work with , patient works to a 100% quality workmanship every time no matter what the job , course I listened to everything he did and I adapted that attitude, shame most tradesman don’t pass on skills or want to teach the ones who want to learn, but great videos some great tradesman on this channel 👏

@kevindesilva8030

2 жыл бұрын

Its a difficult one , as many of the excellent craftsmen I have worked with could not teach their way out of a paper bag .

Love watching jobs done properly - great seeing a real craftsman at work. Bet Robin and Roger are never short of work!

Robin, I started out as a house-basher immediately I qualified as a carpenter & joiner. Covered everything traditional for many years but then an uncle got me started on the shuttering - better money! Anyhow, I've been at it 32 years but shuttering is too hard nowadays, so I'm back to my origins! Been watching you to re-learn my trade! Got a Mafell tracksaw, trend router jigs etc and a stable of brushless cordless's! You've been a big help re-finding my roots! Thank you!

That's what my missus says " all that set up for 2 seconds "

I really enjoy watching you two chatting along while working on these kinds of projects. and I learn stuff too :)

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Some people find it intrusive.

@mantaz40

4 жыл бұрын

Skill Builder not at all!

@brucelangridge6302

3 жыл бұрын

It;s the crack while you are working. That's why I still go to work even though past retiring age. I have only been watching you two since lockdown and enjoy every minute. Thanks

Robin. I would be so excited to live in a house like yours. I don't know how you've kept your patience and not rushed. Your family must be so proud of you and your skills. I wish you all well for your future in this wonderful home. Stay safe and God bless.

@ukconstruction

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, and I do feel excited being here thanks for your kind words..

A perfect demonstration of the challenges of hanging and furnishing modern hardwood doors. All the gear if its wood veneer.

Every second of each video is a valuable second. Thank you for your great contribution to the construction community.

@ukconstruction

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Rafael

Roger read my mind regarding packing the jig on one side. I’m relieved that the room is a laundry after noticing the surface mounted piping. Thanks for another great video.

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

That pipework will be behind the utility sink. We just heard from Souber on our Facebook page and they have wider rods for the linings and also an offset option for the keep so they have it all covered.

Ah, that’s great. I’ve seen those jigs in tool catalogues for years, never needed one but always wanted to see one in action. Love the no mark out jigs too!

my friend, you're amazing, i'm a carpenter for 30 years i love what i do and i'm always learning from your videos, thanks for the videos

Been using mine for years and years now perfect every time. It’s a great tool it’s been around for years, I’m shocked that a lot more people are not using them. Maybe it needed someone like you to advertise it for them.

@Chris-uu6dg

2 жыл бұрын

Do the bits stay sharp long? Thanks.

What a perfectionist! There's no other way. Have you still got a video coming on the painting of the walls - weren't they going to be sprayed? Cheers

Well done all round! Great video and excellent workmanship. Cheers.

Extreme interesting. Thank you for teaching.

Thank you Robin! I’ve had loads of those doors and handles to fit recently, great tip using those jugs! I will be adapting this thank you again and keep those quality vids coming.

Thanks for taking the time to do these videos Robin, I have been fitting some replacement oak doors and found your tips including this one invaluable,

Brilliant video lads, Robin is a joy to watch fantastic tradesman

I've fitted hunders of these handles. The bane of my life!

@I-am-not-a-number

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, getting the through screws to marry up is a nightmare. Where was that battle Robin?

@pauldavies7251

3 жыл бұрын

@@I-am-not-a-number it's easy, fit the handle into the lock with the handle facing down then pilot hole thru the screw holes, then put the handle on the correct way screws line up perfectly, this is such a long winded way of doing a simple job

Two pumps and a squirt 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 hilarious guys... But in all seriousness Robin is a true master of his trade 👌

First time I have come across your videos and have to say they are truly excellent. Having watched this video I now have the confidence to try fitting some locks using this jig.

"2 pumps, and a squirt" hahahahahahahahahah Beautiful workmanship, from start to finish.. You really are a Master Craftsmen...

I’m pleased it’s not just me that has a ridiculous amount of gear out just for latches and handles and ends up with it all in my own way lol.

Three things 1. Robin’s face was a picture when talking about his new ‘handy man’ drill. 😂 2. Roger, I would not have wanted to paint those doors either. Lovely oak. But understand why Robin wanted to 3. Lovely job!

Man you make things look easy . A quality tradesman.nice to watch gives me confidence to have a go and take it easy no rushing about and fit my new doors Thank you

Great work, you should be very proud.

The DBB morticer is brilliant

2 pumps and a squirt😂😂 robin loves to " jig ".

@Daniells1982

4 жыл бұрын

I asked my missus...'have u been talking to Robin Clevitt lately'.

Robin is an absolute Sensei.... He makes it look so easy.... I love his patience

thanks very much for the vids really appreciate your efforts

Great video again👍

Great Job Robin, my DBB Souber cutter is the first thing i put in the van, I use the Plunge cutter for latchs, perfect fit

I learnt a lot with this one, thanks, I loved you asked about the packer whilst I was saying it to go off centre

Master Craftsman at work...respect 👏👏👏

Your house is looking amazing Robin. The doors are gorgeous. Remind me of something set designer Lawrence G. Paull would create (Bladerunner) The light oak looks great against that wall colour (FB Stoney ground?) Great vid chaps. I was thinking of the risk of wonky pilots on the jig too - thanks for pointing that out Roger. Brilliant. All the best.

Excellent video, thank you from a fellow Joiner (as we'd say more up north)

Love to see the final finish

Thank you for explaining this. very helpful. Getting square and true holes throughout the mdf material. I bought brass tubing inserts from Amazon, very inexpensive, and inserted them into a jig.

That sober jig looks the bees knees. Easy to use too it seems. Great job Robin.

@tilerman

3 жыл бұрын

I got one a while back and at first a bit fiddly to get used to but when you do get used to it, a fantastic piece of kit.

Nice work.. The souber tool is great.. Reasonable price too.. Definitely on the list.

Love watching your videos and on this particular subject I've made a few templates for various doors but I recently purchased a jigtech handle combination , got to say it's a game changer. Worth maybe doing a review of it. I timed handle latch and keep and it was 7 mins without really rushing. Really good quality gear but the options available wasn't many. Keep posting 😁

Very cool and a good idea with the jig!!

you guys are amazing i come from Canada installations is totally different in UK good job guys thanks

Love the jig for the handle through bolts as they can be tricky if only slightly drilled different from either side.

I bought one of those souber kits last year when I had 30 concealed closers to put into hardwood doors. Great if you've got loads to. Not worth the setting up for one lock though. Still a great bit of kit.

thanks just bought the jig 🙏🏿

Proper lockdown haircut that Robin XD lovely stuff

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

This was filmed before Covid 19 we were still working on the 18th edition.

Anyone worried at 5:07 felt like Robin was going to whack his head on the bit there, great video

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Roger was fearful that if Robin poked his eye out he wouldn't have got the shot on camera.

Very informative videos you guys do. Just an FYI you can fit the DBB Morticer to door linings (before architraves are fitted) with the Offset Housing Kit attachment generally around £30.00 Make fitting dead locks & sash lock keeps so much easier, especially the big chunky ones with the metal housing fixed to the plate.

This guy knows his stuff quality workmanship

That tool is awesome Robin, fitting latches is always a ball ache.

Great jig. I alway use it even for just one lock. A few minutes sets it up and the mortice and plate is neat every time. Great video I don’t see many people using this jig on site though. (Ireland)

Two pumps and a squirt killed me

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

It would do if you were ever on the receiving end

@koffibanan3099

4 жыл бұрын

@@SkillBuilder elephant's breath :D

@wataka2168

4 жыл бұрын

@@SkillBuilder haha bunch of rotters

love the doors

Thanks for the jig tip for marking the through bolts on the handles, that'll make me quicker and more accurate when I'm finalsing on site, why didn't I think of that.🤔

Also have the lock jig brilliant bits of kit and at a very good price.

Can’t beat the sober jig, I have two of them along with all the additional accessories.

@NigelTolley

4 жыл бұрын

It's not actually that brilliant. There are better. But it is good. Plus, his name is Paul, not Peter!

@jimcraiggeezer

4 жыл бұрын

@@NigelTolley can you please give an example of the better jig?

@Tom-hl7wc

4 жыл бұрын

jim craig ctsironmongery.co.uk/product/virutex-fc116u-lock-morticer/

@dalemoore11

4 жыл бұрын

I've used once before find it far faster with just a drill, nice mdf jig for handle bolts 👍

@memezilla4370

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tom-hl7wc 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 £1200 you having a laugh

Recently bought the trend jig myself. I’d like to give the souber one a go. Only downside with the trend all the templates are set and can’t be changed, with the souber jig you can adjust to your liking. Not a fan off corded drill but I suppose that’s what you need. Great work like always Robin. 👍🏽

@planespeaking

Жыл бұрын

with the jig 2 Souber morticer you can do hinges too and offset locks. The only thing I was concerned about is tearout as a router spins a lot faster than a drill, corded or otherwise.

I do love a jig ❤️ …. But that door clamp is another level 😍….. souber’s are great, had mine years 👍… great vid as usual

I have the same one but there is a slight wobble with it to be aware of, lovely to work with overall and v fast but that wobble can wreck the finish, the wobble is when you move vertically which taints the finish of the face plates direct side line, with that said il still use mine tomorrow as I've learned to work with it and its still better than my usual method

Really love the sauber jig I use my dewalt 996 cordless with the 54v 9ah battery works great. Nice video

I use this jig with 16mm auger bit to install mortice locks.

Great video another master class from Robin. The door handle jig is a must for me now I like the simplicity of it and works every time. And Roger always knows the right question to ask. 👍

@kendavies2016

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have details of the handle jig?

Hello ⚘ thanks!

Elephants breath, my Mrs & me are always slagging this one... i think that green wall is called 'crickets scrotum' in F&B parlance :)

@MsElijah16

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's a sub variant of dog cock

@davidelliott5843

3 жыл бұрын

I like the Dulux "Cornish Clay" Fabulous with a strong accent panel in an older building but really clean as is for new(er) place.

Great video as always how did you make the jig

Most door hardware comes with a paper template (or one that you can download). I make copies on a scanner then paste it onto MDF with spray contact cement. Follow directions on can for a light tack. Repeat as necessary for different hardware. It only takes a few minutes and prevents silly mistakes. I bought that Souber jig last year. Wonderful jig for cheap. It only cost me under $40 US. Most of the others were hundreds of dollars.

Robin will make an excellent instructor someday. So thorough , nothing left to chance . Please don’t paint those lovely white oak doors . Red oak no problem paint away.

I use a Bosch 32v drill with the souber and have had no issues re speed. Just got to take your time.

I have the trend mortise jig I had it for years but now thinking I need to upgrade to this one. Robin is like the uk version of samurai carpenter

I like those lock sets ,they take a smaller hole in the door than the junk we use here in the U.S.

doors look bang on fair play , nothing worse than the doors being in twist , do you use a plumb bob /string to bone in your double frames cross over method ?

Not sure if Matron had inserted an enema as Robins face was a peach when he said he bought a handyman drill 😉

Could the tube mortice be done carefully with a wood drill bit and 3 vertical overlapping holes?

Nice

yes yes yes frist class job done there keep up the good work men

I have exactly the same tool but by Hafele, excellent for hanging commercial doors with commercial hardware. Highly recommend it.

@SkillBuilder

4 жыл бұрын

We will look at that one.

Lovely work! I’m curious though, couldn’t you use the palm router onto the end of that instead of the drill?

You've got the makings of a good wood stack there! Interesting comment about the pillar drill. Ever thought about having a workshop down there in the woods?

@MsElijah16

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Wilson yeah I was thinking a garage/van tour would be cool but maybe he doesn't wana let potential thieves know what he has...

How did you make the handle piloting jig

Robins attention to detail is 👌. love this guys work

Really like my souber. Had it for years , just after Paul bought the original invention

Iv'e used those Souber jigs and they really are very good once you get used to them. And as Robin said, cordless drills are just not up to the job and i to went out and brought a cheap as chips 240v drill to do the job. I actually find myself using that cheap drill quite a lot as they do spin so much faster. Oh, and if you do wear gloves when using a drill make sure they are in good nick with no frayed material hanging off.

Hi robin What size are your skirtings and architraves and what wood is it, looks like mdf. Are you using a ball nose with square back on the door side for your door stops too ?

the mortise jig i have, also has an arm that hooks on to the top of the door, so you set that too, and then you go from door to door and everyone is exactly the same height every time

Robin.... When you set the depth of the latch, push the stop to the face plate. I've been using these jigs for years. Good bits of kit. Especially as when you get to our age, the eyes ain't as good. 👍

Robin next time you come across a pair of rebated french doors would love to see a tutorial on fitting a rebate kit.

i always fit the the locks into the doors while im routing out the hinges, that way you dont have to move all your tools round the house to fit the locks into every door. only works if the doors dont need to be planed to fit

This man should have been a rocket scientist

Hi Robin ...ive gone completely cordless and got rid of sll my corded drills etc ...now seeing this jig i looked at all my cordless drills including sds and your right not enough rpms . Then i looked at my cordless angle grinder and they are on average 5000rpms some are 7 or nine ... you can also buy a attachment for drill bits . Infact there are a multitude of atatchments you can get for grinders. If i am right i would get that jig looks much simpler than my trend morticing jig. Just a thought ...whats your thoughts on this as it means i can use your bit of kit cordless .By the way i have been a c/ joiner for the last 47yrs ...and i still often go back to the drawing board .👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Would a cordless drill and spade bit work on an oak door like this one?

What about the 54mm hole they recommend you drilling ?

Hi Robin, I've bought one of those Souber jigs and I simply cannot get it to line up true with the door. As soon as I tighten clamps the whole thing goes out of true and cuts wonky. I've tried having clamps just nipped up or nice and tight, no luck. Is there anything I'm doing wrong? Thanks Mark

I was wondering what leading edge you prefer for a 44 mm door with a 3 mm gap . 2 or 3 degrees ?

Why don't you use the blackout backint for the latch plate. so you see the chip board or unremoved material in latching hole?

Dont know how ive only just seen this videos. I was wondering if its possible you cpuld get Robin to make a video on how he makes his most used jigs.