Great job on the doors. Just a little tip, I always plane the leading edge ‘under’ a couple of millimetres. Just helps the door close on the brush seals.
You've got some balls mate, got there in the end but that was painfull.. Whenever I get a new tool, or have to fit a lock or something I've never done before, I always do my research, practice and do a test run on a scrap door.. Did you figure out the confusion with the router yet? I think it only has a 50mm plunge and the bit was too long to sit flush with the base and plunge with.. What you did works but im uneasy about starting the router in a hole like that, it could kick and possibly split some doors. I'd probably use a shorter bit and do it in two passes, route out the max 50mm with the shorter bit then switch to the longer router bit to finish it off. Also, good on you for not editing out the mistakes.
I remember one of the jobs I was on I saw an apprentice borrow the Foreman's planer through a string line haha took hours to fix. That black bag reminds me of that.
Have a word with trend - fancy not giving you the cordless router. Also I’ve been caught out with no dust bag before. If the plane has a round outlet sometimes you can use a bit of waste pipe on it then the black bag - gets you out of trouble 😂
Great video yet again, thanks for showing us the mistakes and mentioning the corrections and fixes. Just a request with your videos, when you mention you have done something in a previous video add that link that shows up in the top corner (in this case I know it was from the last upload - i watched it :) ) and at the end add a link to another video of yours. I think you have enough of a back catalogue now, and it will help others see more of your videos.
@@alextheman422 to each his own ? Its how I make my living hanging a 5 amp plus battery off a small trim router is odd ? I know I run them all the time. As opposed to using a light corded router hooked right next to your work area like here ? I carry both in my van! In this case I will every time plug it in and leave the battery switch out (3amp hour is what I run sometimes 5& within an hour or 90 minutes I need to switch out batteries ) . So I know what I am talking bout. It’s my bread & butter!
I like your videos, thanks for doing them. I'm looking to get into carpentry, I'm not sure if those fire doors are up to standards, the linear gap needs filling. But, I'm no expert.
Doors are tricky, I am just so slow doing it, so don’t do it much anymore. I am not a carpenter and don’t have all the jig. Using the router horizontally is a bit crazy in my opinion. Better of removing door from hinges, especially if you have a nice stand.
At around 4.19 i can see your apprentice adjusting the door height to fit the frame, i was under the assumption this is not permitted when installing fire doors, only 6mm can be taken off from the bottom?
@@Seanjames570 fitting a fire door you have to comply with what its been tested to, so the alternative is to buy a certified cut and re-sized certified blank and not an 'off the shelf' std size if the opening is not standard
@@andyfisher1906 100% right not allowed to cut the top off fire doors label on the top tells you this, label has to remain in place for inspection. only have to fit pad behind one side of the hinge as well either door or frame. Tough job and inspectors can be a nightmare
@@ZAL70 cant touch the top as you say because of the label, but only the bottom can be trimmed by 6mm on these jeld wen doors (from howdens), it vary's depending on the manufacturer and how its tested, its a mind field!!! its why they are so cheap to buy off the shelf, purchasing a purpose made blank lipped 4 edges is about 3 times the price and thats why people do it
@@ttdowgcarpentry2390we all make mistakes I cut out my lock on my fire door but actually cut out for the whole lock (marked the plate and chopped the lot out ) 😂🤦🏻♀️ I had to glue a chock of wood in and redo 😅
What thee good Lord is your apprentice wearing? Is that his mums coat ! Your gonna hv to stop this right now ! Your scaring your viewers and customers ? Kidding he is young and happy leave him alone ! Not to mention the young man has a huge heart !
Please please please stop doing fire doors It’s not you fault but your not fully up on current legislation.. You cut off more than is recommended off the bottom of that first door which states by the manufacturer also when you took out the leg of the frame there was no fire foam or intumescent packers which means probably non behind the whole thing and also the other doors too on the job Legislation now says all frames have to be fire foamed in and intumescent packers used or intumescent mastic I’m only tell you this as I’m a uk fire door registered inspector and installers
Awww man, the black bag in the planer was hilarious. 😂
😂😂 was a stupid mistake
@@ttdowgcarpentry2390It was funny af. I’ve had a miserable week and you made me laugh.
Great job on the doors. Just a little tip, I always plane the leading edge ‘under’ a couple of millimetres. Just helps the door close on the brush seals.
You've got some balls mate, got there in the end but that was painfull.. Whenever I get a new tool, or have to fit a lock or something I've never done before, I always do my research, practice and do a test run on a scrap door.. Did you figure out the confusion with the router yet? I think it only has a 50mm plunge and the bit was too long to sit flush with the base and plunge with.. What you did works but im uneasy about starting the router in a hole like that, it could kick and possibly split some doors. I'd probably use a shorter bit and do it in two passes, route out the max 50mm with the shorter bit then switch to the longer router bit to finish it off. Also, good on you for not editing out the mistakes.
great job, at least the smoke seal was in the frame 👌
Fire door and timber wedges behind the frame 😮
I remember one of the jobs I was on I saw an apprentice borrow the Foreman's planer through a string line haha took hours to fix. That black bag reminds me of that.
Love the trend gear........ive also done that black bag trick with same outcome hahah
😂😂 at least we always learn from the mistakes and the trend gear is 🤩
@@ttdowgcarpentry2390 thanks for replying ...keep up the good work
Nice video. For both those doors if I was changing them out I would make them swing towards the wall. Makes better use of space. Thanks for sharing!
Ye good idea though the light switch may be covered when door is open which is not a deal breaker which might be deemed to be unintuitive ✨💚🙏
Have a word with trend - fancy not giving you the cordless router.
Also I’ve been caught out with no dust bag before. If the plane has a round outlet sometimes you can use a bit of waste pipe on it then the black bag - gets you out of trouble 😂
Nice work mate, great vids, also good to see you are getting some decent gear to make the job easier, let the chisels gather dust 😂
Great video 👍🏻 can’t beat trend stuff
Great video yet again, thanks for showing us the mistakes and mentioning the corrections and fixes. Just a request with your videos, when you mention you have done something in a previous video add that link that shows up in the top corner (in this case I know it was from the last upload - i watched it :) ) and at the end add a link to another video of yours. I think you have enough of a back catalogue now, and it will help others see more of your videos.
Using a corded trim router 4 your doors is smart! Consistent power for a bunch of doors where it matters !
Absolutely no power issues with a cordless router!! Sds yeah planer yeah /circ saw yeah router NO
@@alextheman422 to each his own ? Its how I make my living hanging a 5 amp plus battery off a small trim router is odd ? I know I run them all the time. As opposed to using a light corded router hooked right next to your work area like here ?
I carry both in my van! In this case I will every time plug it in and leave the battery switch out (3amp hour is what I run sometimes 5& within an hour or 90 minutes I need to switch out batteries ) . So I know what I am talking bout. It’s my bread & butter!
I like your videos, thanks for doing them. I'm looking to get into carpentry, I'm not sure if those fire doors are up to standards, the linear gap needs filling. But, I'm no expert.
Hi mate love all you videos please may you do a week in the life and how much you make if possible . Love the content bro keep up the good work
Great video as always
Thankyouu
Great video
Great detail
Keep up the good work 👍
trend trend trend !!!!!!! you forgot to mention trend
Used that jig many years ago, found it easier to machine before door goes on. How long did each door take?
Looks like Sparkhill!
I enjoy your videos and your straight forward approach..... keep them coming, if your camera is working lol👍
I will try I may need to get a new camera though 😅
Good video , need intumescent pads behind lock and door keep too tho
I think the instructions say you should take the door off and cut out the lock
👌👌👌
I called that mistake as soon as I seen the setup and I haven’t used it yet myself😂 unlucky mistake my mate
Can you do a video on how to set up the trend router for doing hinges ?
Why did you replace one jamb instead of putting in a fresh lining? it's not going to match up nice with the head...
Someone please put batteries in tyat fire alarm
👏👍👌❤
Apprentice looks like Huggy Bear
Pimpin’ ain’t easy.
@@dougieranger 🤣🤣
Nobody touches huggy bear
Ok we get it, your sponsored by trend
nope but they did give me the tools 😅
I am self employed from January…there are two jobs i wont touch..doors and loft insulation..😂
Good luck to you mate. I started on my own in December last year. 👏🏼
I absolutely hate loft insulation 😂
@@dougieranger 👍💪💪💪💪
A joiner that doesn’t hang doors is like watching jaws without the shark 🙈
Doors are tricky, I am just so slow doing it, so don’t do it much anymore. I am not a carpenter and don’t have all the jig. Using the router horizontally is a bit crazy in my opinion. Better of removing door from hinges, especially if you have a nice stand.
Is that £150 a door supply and fit or just fit?
At around 4.19 i can see your apprentice adjusting the door height to fit the frame, i was under the assumption this is not permitted when installing fire doors, only 6mm can be taken off from the bottom?
How do you fit a door with out trimming it to size?
@@Seanjames570 fitting a fire door you have to comply with what its been tested to, so the alternative is to buy a certified cut and re-sized certified blank and not an 'off the shelf' std size if the opening is not standard
@@andyfisher1906 100% right not allowed to cut the top off fire doors label on the top tells you this, label has to remain in place for inspection. only have to fit pad behind one side of the hinge as well either door or frame. Tough job and inspectors can be a nightmare
@@ZAL70 cant touch the top as you say because of the label, but only the bottom can be trimmed by 6mm on these jeld wen doors (from howdens), it vary's depending on the manufacturer and how its tested, its a mind field!!! its why they are so cheap to buy off the shelf, purchasing a purpose made blank lipped 4 edges is about 3 times the price and thats why people do it
I x4 lip all my door blanks
The black bag on the planer and trying to plunge the router into the door 🙈 what were you thinking? Total amateur 😩🙈
I agree
@@ttdowgcarpentry2390we all make mistakes I cut out my lock on my fire door but actually cut out for the whole lock (marked the plate and chopped the lot out ) 😂🤦🏻♀️ I had to glue a chock of wood in and redo 😅
What happens to the apprentice desk build
I hate fitting fire doors, it's a cross between carpentry and weight lifting.
How can i be an apprentice?
Souber mortice jig much better.
Why’s the face plate bulging out so much at 15:51
Just realized that you kind of look like Frank Ocean🤔.
Did I miss the episode when you signed to be a trend rep 😂
😂😂 I just like the tools
Labels on the leading edge when the doors finished? You're obviously not putting any lead on the doors.
Are you fireas to be able to fit fire doors
What thee good Lord is your apprentice wearing? Is that his mums coat ! Your gonna hv to stop this right now ! Your scaring your viewers and customers ?
Kidding he is young and happy leave him alone ! Not to mention the young man has a huge heart !
😂😂 true true he is a good kid but I do need to get him some better work clothes
Please please please stop doing fire doors It’s not you fault but your not fully up on current legislation..
You cut off more than is recommended off the bottom of that first door which states by the manufacturer also when you took out the leg of the frame there was no fire foam or intumescent packers which means probably non behind the whole thing and also the other doors too on the job
Legislation now says all frames have to be fire foamed in and intumescent packers used or intumescent mastic
I’m only tell you this as I’m a uk fire door registered inspector and installers
No leading edge on fire doors poor.