AHH cool. I'd give yourself a bit of play left and right (sit them in from the edges 5mm or so as they hold pretty well and it'll make getting them on and off easier
That’s one of the most simply explained and informative videos on radiator covers I think I’ve seen in a while. 😃 I might actually be able to make one 😅
Quick tip for you when spraying is make yourself a nail board with long nails driven through a piece of scrap MDF on you turntable then rest the item on the sharp ends whilst spraying. I had furniture painting business for many years and works a treat with lacquer and paint. As long as your gentle laying in in place.
absolutely brilliant step by step lots of extremely useful information a well made video hope too see many more thank you for taking the time to post enjoyed the long format again absolutely brilliant.
Yet another great informative video Oli, THE best channel for bespoke items by far. As regards to the PU glue you use in the tubes, how do you seal the tube until next time you need it? I need to give the PU glue a try, I’ve been using Titebond but like you say the drying time is agessss.
Hi Ian, PUnis my go to now I barely ever touch the runny glue out of convenience. I most of the time just leav it to set in the end and then while triggering the gun tap the end of the nozzle at 90 degrees a couple times to loosent the set part and it pops out. Otherwise the screw caps provided work well. It depends how long you leave between use. If more than a few days the first technique won't work.
@@BradshawJoinery I think what he's saying is, over time, the heat is going to pull out the moisture. I share the same concern... Looks fantastic though!
All over Neil depending on what I want. Generally have a good relationship with James Latham, Sykes are very good as are whitmores. Nelson Butler for anything special
Another good video. The only comment or question I have is why did you not make the shelf in oak to match your bookshelf and cabinet? I think an oak top would look great and everything would match.
I Did umm and Arr about this! I came to the conclusion that the other furniture is free standing, but the radiator cover i wanted to make quite discreet and not draw attention too it. I might change my mind eventually though as it makes a nice set of furniture!
Hi Ollie 2nd time watching this video have been asked to make 6 covers, Why did you use poplar as against MDF which seems to be what most are made from. Isn;t there a danger of the poplar warping with the heat from the radiator.
Yes, the poplar is more likely to move, but after that initial movement it's a more durable product and it is solid timber, which is what we are all about.. This cover has moved a tin bit on the joints but only enought to see it is a proper product. Imo much better quality than MDF
It will work best if the timber is as acclimated to the environment it's going to end up in. So a damp shed to dry warm house will see more movement than a warm workshop
Good skills but a radiator cabinet should work like a chimney. The gap at the top is too small. The theory is that the cabinet draws the cold air in from the bottom warms it as it passes up then vents from the top, if the top gap is too narrow the cabinet isnt efficient.
HI Michael, thanks, yeah i get that, but its always a compromise. the house is easily heated, so its not a problem here, but on older colder properties, it is well worth considering.
The domino is the only bit that's specialist. All the rest can be improvised, and is totally a part of woodworking, working around the challenge laid Infront of you. In fact, even the domino can be improvised/replaced. The design and process remains the same and the video is still there to guide.
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pro tip: watch series at Flixzone. Been using it for watching all kinds of movies during the lockdown.
@Royal Onyx Yea, been using flixzone for since november myself :)
Made the brackets to hold mine to the wall today. Great idea they are. Thanks
Nice one Robert, yeah they work pretty darn slick dont they
Installing them on Thursday at my daughters house
AHH cool. I'd give yourself a bit of play left and right (sit them in from the edges 5mm or so as they hold pretty well and it'll make getting them on and off easier
Nice work my friend well done
Cheers Buddy!
Brilliant and very informative...didn't know about the reversing screw trick...Thanks
Thanks Paul.
What a great job!
This fellas views should be much higher, quality clean work everytime
Thanks mate
That’s one of the most simply explained and informative videos on radiator covers I think I’ve seen in a while. 😃 I might actually be able to make one 😅
Glad it was helpful! Go for it bud
Perfectly crafted, the domino is worth the money, good length of the video, thanks again for your effort and best regards from Germany, cheers
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks
Top vid such attention to detail and open to sharing. Thank you.
Thanks buddy glad you enjoyed it
Lots of useful tips throughout this video - nicely timed to get all the information across.
Thankyou Graham!!!
Quick tip for you when spraying is make yourself a nail board with long nails driven through a piece of scrap MDF on you turntable then rest the item on the sharp ends whilst spraying. I had furniture painting business for many years and works a treat with lacquer and paint. As long as your gentle laying in in place.
Cheers Ian, I have made a second spray table now with 4 adjustable wings, great bit of kit!
absolutely brilliant step by step lots of extremely useful information a well made video hope too see many more thank you for taking the time to post enjoyed the long format again absolutely brilliant.
Brilliant to hear such positive feedback! Thankyou!!
Fantastic attention to detail, as usual!
Very descriptive and informative, i must get one of those scribing tools!!!!
Thank-you James, Its called a Log Scribe from Veritas. its quite a big tool, but a great bit of kit to have in your Kit!
Marvelous.
Great Edit, Thanks Benny
attention to detail as usual great job
Thanks
Fantastic
Thank you Andy
Top work different class👍👍 thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the Kind words Dean
Brillant very descriptive excellent :].
Thank-you Glen!
Yet another great informative video Oli, THE best channel for bespoke items by far.
As regards to the PU glue you use in the tubes, how do you seal the tube until next time you need it?
I need to give the PU glue a try, I’ve been using Titebond but like you say the drying time is agessss.
Hi Ian, PUnis my go to now I barely ever touch the runny glue out of convenience. I most of the time just leav it to set in the end and then while triggering the gun tap the end of the nozzle at 90 degrees a couple times to loosent the set part and it pops out. Otherwise the screw caps provided work well. It depends how long you leave between use. If more than a few days the first technique won't work.
@@BradshawJoinery Great, thanks for the tip, I’ll give it a go when i try it on my next project. Keep up the good work 👍
Hi I have made radiator covers for years but never out of wood only MDF . Does the wood wharp with the heat of the radiator
This is tulip and you can see a hairline crack in the joints but it's not warped! Slats are all nice and straight
@@BradshawJoinery I think what he's saying is, over time, the heat is going to pull out the moisture. I share the same concern... Looks fantastic though!
Whenever necessary, I cut stock twice on the chop saw - on the front and again on the back - in order to avoid rough edges.
Yeah you can do it all from one side slide out along the top edge then plunge and push back in for clean cut on bottom 👍
Great vid as always ,what spray set up and paint are you using? 2k ?
The spray setup i go through in the air assisted airless video, its waterbourne paint from symphony coatings :)
Loving the content, so interesting and informative. One question though, where do you get your timber from?
All over Neil depending on what I want. Generally have a good relationship with James Latham, Sykes are very good as are whitmores. Nelson Butler for anything special
@@BradshawJoinery Thanks for the info. Looking forward to the next Video.
Another good video. The only comment or question I have is why did you not make the shelf in oak to match your bookshelf and cabinet? I think an oak top would look great and everything would match.
I Did umm and Arr about this! I came to the conclusion that the other furniture is free standing, but the radiator cover i wanted to make quite discreet and not draw attention too it. I might change my mind eventually though as it makes a nice set of furniture!
Hi Ollie 2nd time watching this video have been asked to make 6 covers, Why did you use poplar as against MDF which seems to be what most are made from. Isn;t there a danger of the poplar warping with the heat from the radiator.
Yes, the poplar is more likely to move, but after that initial movement it's a more durable product and it is solid timber, which is what we are all about..
This cover has moved a tin bit on the joints but only enought to see it is a proper product. Imo much better quality than MDF
@@BradshawJoinery Totally agree using solid timber is far better than MDF, you have given me the confidence to try it thanks
It will work best if the timber is as acclimated to the environment it's going to end up in. So a damp shed to dry warm house will see more movement than a warm workshop
@@BradshawJoinery Thanks for that have a complete workshop similar to yours so will let timber sit properly sticked for a couple of weeks
Good skills but a radiator cabinet should work like a chimney. The gap at the top is too small. The theory is that the cabinet draws the cold air in from the bottom warms it as it passes up then vents from the top, if the top gap is too narrow the cabinet isnt efficient.
HI Michael, thanks, yeah i get that, but its always a compromise. the house is easily heated, so its not a problem here, but on older colder properties, it is well worth considering.
The title should be. How to make a radiator having £50000 worth equipment in your garage. Great job🤦🏼
The domino is the only bit that's specialist. All the rest can be improvised, and is totally a part of woodworking, working around the challenge laid Infront of you.
In fact, even the domino can be improvised/replaced. The design and process remains the same and the video is still there to guide.
Talk too much , explaining everything really
Sorry!
Turn off the audio if the narration bothers you. I like the narration.