Thanks Sam for inviting me over to help out. 🤝

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for all you're help it is much appreciated!

@Ultimate-roofing-square.

10 ай бұрын

@@SJWardBuilders 🤝

Spreading the love Dan😅🇮🇪☘️👏🤭👍

Just shows you how easy Dans square is to use, well done 👏👏

@Ultimate-roofing-square.

10 ай бұрын

🙌🏻

Dan… master carpenter!

Dan's face at 0:24 is hilarious, it's a definite FFS moment. His square is simple but so clever. I've stopped using a mitre saw on roofs now, I've got a big Bosch 12" mitre saw which I always used but I just feel it's the wrong tool for the job. I've gone back to doing everything with a skillsaw and it's definitely quicker and i'm not swinging big timbers around all the time. Let's be honest, roofs don't have to be cut with millimetre accuracy. I think that the British Standard for tolerances on timber structural members is something like +or- 10mm.

@Roger-Bisby1

10 ай бұрын

+ or - 10mm sound like my kind of carpentry. I spotted Dan's face, we might do a thought bubble on him and put it out as a short. I hereby invite text for the thought bubble.

@Ultimate-roofing-square.

10 ай бұрын

😵 That’s a big saw! My little makita is good as I can carry it up a ladder with one hand. Exactly, it’s good to be accurate and start off on the right foot however the tiles can hide any discrepancies.

I watched the video with Sam and Roger so know what Sam has to deal with on a daily basis. Good video showing a little help or guidance always comes in handy.

Could do with a few more saws to choose from 😂Dan is the legend !

Sam & Dan - What a team - Deep respect

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Ultimate-roofing-square.

10 ай бұрын

Oh yes. 🙌🏻. Thanks.

Fantastic roofing square - as ever the best inventions are usually the simplest! 👏🏼😄

Brilliant. Exactly at the right time for my own project downloaded the app immediately. Thank you

@Roger-Bisby1

10 ай бұрын

It is great that Dan Cox decided to give the app away rather than trying to make a quid a time. I have the greatest respect for him.

The Voodoo magic of roofing calculations😆

That sounds like one of those thin kerf Dewalt blades in your rip saw, they bend as you adjust your cut and it binds. Only use a good Freud blade in mine now and it’s chalk and cheese

@TheToolnut

10 ай бұрын

Pull the saw back slowly to readjust and ease off on the throttle as you do. Freud Diablo blades are fantastic, 👍💪🔨🇮🇪

I like the extra space you have at the end of your strip of land. Perfect for creating a space for relaxation, barbecues, etc.

Love watching a roof being pitched . Great job Sam, you had a great tutor there too Dan the man 🤜🏻🤛🏻🧱👍🏼

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

thank you and yes I did!!

@Ultimate-roofing-square.

10 ай бұрын

Thanks chaps. 🪚🔨🤝

Nice one.Dan is a great inventor

I do like this mini side series.

Looked like a lovely day for a spot of roofing! 🔨☀️

I did 2 inverted valleys 10x4 c24 bloody heavy but dans square working well it’s brilliant for hips

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

That's good to know

@Ultimate-roofing-square.

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark.

Great Video and a lovely neat job. It’s Easier to cut the rafter foot seat cut on the bench first though leaving just the plumb to string line 👍👍

@Ultimate-roofing-square.

10 ай бұрын

sometimes I do cut the seat cut … forgot this time. 🙈

I’m not a builder, a joiner, carpenter, roofer, but I want one of Dan’s roofing squares. I’ve worked on buildings (diy helping out) and I know I could have done a better job fitting the rafters than the joiners who did it.

Tut tut, your eyes were pretty close to that saw, no eye protection. You are therefore fined a round of cakes for your mates next week, I hope your lesson is learned. 😊

I recommend longer shorts for the saw operator.

Dan is such a weapon, rumer has it that chuck norris calls him for advice when he is pitching a roof.

@Ultimate-roofing-square.

10 ай бұрын

😂🙌🏻

Yes it's on the dangerous side, but a wedge in saw guard keeping it out the way i find is a great help, especially cutting compound mitres.

What a testament to show how easy dans square really is! How busy are you Dan😂😂😂😂 I’ve got the biggest roof I would have done to date in a month or so with dormer’s, barn ends and a step, looking forward to it but bit nervous I can’t lie😂 keep them coming lads it’s appropriate 👍

@Roger-Bisby1

10 ай бұрын

Where is your roof?

@elliejake11

10 ай бұрын

@@Roger-Bisby1 Rainham in essex mate, it’s a bungalow I’m converting.

@SkillBuilder

10 ай бұрын

@@elliejake11 Dan is in Dartford and I know he hates crossing the river but give him a shout and see if he has some time. Even if he spent a day with you it would take the stress out and he can do a lot in a day

@elliejake11

10 ай бұрын

@@SkillBuilder o right I’m literally the other side, can’t say I blame him, that bridge is a nightmare, really appreciate you taking the time out to message, this channel has helped massively over the year 👍

@Ultimate-roofing-square.

10 ай бұрын

@@elliejake11I might be able to fit it in.

Absolutely brilliant , well done, lads .

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Ultimate-roofing-square.

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Alec

Was it just Dan wearing PPE?

Hi guys, big fan of the channel. Can you do a video on oil fired boilers - the government want to phase them out. People are getting quotes for heat pumps for the older properties around the £45k mark. We are going to replace our old oil fired boiler soon as the modern ones are 30% more efficient. Am worried about the cut off date, keep hearing different views.

Enjoyed the battle at the end, Jigsaw vs Hand saw vs Skillsaw to chop the undercut. Who came out on top?

@Ultimate-roofing-square.

10 ай бұрын

The rafter won…. 😂 Thanks for watching.

Heat it with a heat gun before trying to straighten it, find the optimum temperature for the ally its made from so it doesn't go out of true. Reminds me of a sextant, talk about repurposing pure genius.

@Ultimate-roofing-square.

10 ай бұрын

I might try that soon. Thanks.

Dans Square and app are great but they only work if the wall plate and ridge run parallel with each other get and bow in the the wall plate or where the ridge is bolted to the wall and it’s back to the drawing board lol .

@SkillBuilder

10 ай бұрын

Hi Mark You make an interesting point and in previous videos Daniel has emphasised the importance of getting the wall plate parallel with the opposite wall plate or, in this case, making sure it is paraller with the house wall. Often when brickies bed the plate on they are not able to take any deviations out of the plate. We all know that timber is rarely straight but it is often possible to bring it into line with a couple of ratcher straps. If, for some reason you have to live with the discrepancy you simply have to do a bit of plus of minus work on the rafters but the square can still be used. It it the measurement on the app which has to be adjusted. Failing that snap a chalk line and run a circular saw along the plate to get it straight before you start. We had a video showing James King straightening out a small bow in the wall plate and some people commented that it really didn't matter if the wall plate was out by 10mm. Clearly they were bricklayers. That is one reason why carpenters are often happier to fix their own plate. If you get it right you can cut all the rafters the same in one go and that makes a huge difference.

Would putting insulation to underside of wall plate really matter or insulation above the ceiling joists be sufficient ?

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

In this instance we put 100mm between ceiling joists and 300mm on top. It depends on building control and when permission was granted as the goal post constantly move! To be sure check your plans and confirm with the building inspector! Hope this helps regards Sam.

Dans off well the goings good 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Where is Mr Rogers 😊

Forget about ppe' no suncream 😅

Could have done with an extra 45mm on the length of your shorts 😀

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

Shorts should only ever be short! 😁

@Roger-Bisby1

10 ай бұрын

@@SJWardBuilders Not with your legs. Jen, now that is a different matter entirely.

@kiwigrunt330

10 ай бұрын

That could have been achieved by applying a builder's crack. But you can't have both...

Don't bin all the birds mouth cut outs. Sell them a "Skill Builder door wedges"! Instant re-cycle.

@Roger-Bisby1

10 ай бұрын

Good idea. How much do you reckon?

@johnthresher259

10 ай бұрын

@@Roger-Bisby1 You probably couldn't charge enough to make any money!

@Ultimate-roofing-square.

10 ай бұрын

@@Roger-Bisby1this time next year…

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

Good idea but I always save them for small jobs!

God, roof cuts are a headache 😅😅😅😅 my brains done in.. It's the only thing i avoid 😅

@SkillBuilder

10 ай бұрын

Don't avoid them, you can learn and when you do you will wonder why you ever found them difficult.

17:32 who does Sam not like?

Mr builder I think it is time for specsavers.

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

Im registered blind glasses won't help

@SkillBuilder

10 ай бұрын

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@Skilledcarpenter

10 ай бұрын

That was painfull to watch

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

thanks@@Skilledcarpenter

@amazing451

10 ай бұрын

Give the man a break, he has a health condition which could well be affecting his eyes. Granted he looked like glasses would help, but we don't know all the circumstances.

Why no safety goggles

Why not vault the ceiling, instead of closing it in?

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

That wasn't what my client wanted

@SkillBuilder

10 ай бұрын

swabs7004 A lot of people watching these videos don't appreciate that a builder is hired to build what is on the drawing. Details such as vaulted ceilings should be discussed between client and architect. On some jobs the builder is asked to design and build but if not somebody it means somebody else has been well paid to do the drawing and get it through building regs. It is a fool's errand to start suggesting changes or improvements.

@lazylad8544

10 ай бұрын

What's a vaulted ceiling then......gor us novices

@jharris7407

10 ай бұрын

@@lazylad8544 it means it’s plasterboarded at the same angle as the rafters rather than you having a flat ceiling in a nutshell .

@lazylad8544

10 ай бұрын

@jharris7407 thank you. I don't think I'd like my ceilings not flat and square 👍👍

That was hard to watch. Great supervision from Dan

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

why?

@amazing451

10 ай бұрын

​@@SJWardBuildersI wouldn't take much notice of these comments mate, as someone with health issues myself I think you and your team are doing a great job there and you had one of the best carpenter's on YT as a tutor. 👏👏

Hasn't prince Harry become rather portly?! One really should protect ones royal eyesight!

I have skill for wood working,wood carving welding.... etc Are you hiring helper? 😊😊😊

@edthompson9337

10 ай бұрын

What time does your dingy land!?😂

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

Not at the moment but thank you for interest

@MSBKYT

10 ай бұрын

@@edthompson9337 Have you job for me?😁🙏😁

Dont think you should be cutting with your forearm in front of the circular saw.

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

why?

@joshy3602

10 ай бұрын

@@SJWardBuilders - what if it binds or catches something, saw will lift and pull towards your forearm?

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

I know and was joking but thank you for your concern@@joshy3602

@timevans6928

10 ай бұрын

He’s got 2 arms don’t worry

@noiseache7720

10 ай бұрын

If he was to chop his hand off, plenty of secondhand shops around.

Builders doing carpenters work. This is good example why carpentry is a dying trade.Videos like these do not help ,all because someone wants to make some money 👍

@Scientist538

10 ай бұрын

no young blood either, we've been let down.

@SJWardBuilders

10 ай бұрын

A builders job is to get the right tradesmen in at the right time and provide them with whatever they need to do their job. To keep the job well organised, tidy and to pay those tradesmen what they deserve. And to muck in wherever they can and learn new skills along the way. That's what we do at S J Ward Builders

Is he wearing Speedos?

@SkillBuilder

10 ай бұрын

Aren't you?