This channel is all about running a small carpentry company in Sydney, Australia. We will get into techniques, tools, business, running jobs and everything else that I have learned along the way.
I'm going to build similar for my camper bus, but I think I'll add white painted 3mm MDF board behind the rattan. The door will be painted white so a white background should look great. I'd already thought about rounding off the inside and outside edges, but I'll do that before assembling the doors, so the insides are rounded off all the way into the corners. 😁👍🏻
They dont have a pc connectivity app. But I managed to write one. Im sending measurements from frames to the cutting machine while walking around the workshop. Its a very durable and user friendly device.
Be careful guys I bought one months ago in Australia and it's always 2~4mm out. And Bosch says it's normal and acceptable. They even can't recalibrate it saying it is what it is. No precision with this tool and not the best customer service here in Australia. Maybe just mine? I don't know. I'll never buy Bosch's again anyway.
@@viking.designs I bought it for fix out measuring window jamb to jamb for arcs or skirtings. I sent it twice to Bosch and they say it's all good🤣. It could be just mine but not the best service. They can't even recalibrate. So I just bought a rubbish.
Be careful guys I bought one months ago in Australia and it's always 2~4mm out. And Bosch says it's normal and acceptable. They even can't recalibrate it saying it is what it is. No precision with this tool and not the best customer service here in Australia. Maybe just mine? I don't know. I'll never buy Bosch's again anyway.
Hey dude, Just about to start renovating my gaff after i got flooded by my upstairs neighbour, fellow chippy but just wondering what solvent based sealer you used at the end? Was it a 2 pack polyurethane? Many thanks and great job mate, looks ace!
Cheers Matt. It wasn’t a 2 pack poly. I’m actually not sure of the brand. I got it from the same place I purchased the microcement from. Maybe ask your supplier what they recommend?
Ah sweet you’re a legend, thanks for the speedy reply, I didn’t know if you’d randomly used one you had in the typical chippys hoard of materials, I’ll give my supplier a buzz in the morning. Take care bud
It's a shame that Bosh does not have an 18V trimmer/palm router! All competitors have cordless trimmers but Bosch does not. All of my cordless tools are Bosch therefore I do not want to invest Makita or other brands' chargers and batteries. Therefore I use Bosch corded router and wait for the 18V version...
Couldn’t agree more. I ended up picking up a Milwaukee one. Bosch have actually added an 18v trimmer. I’ve seen it online but I don’t think it’s available in Australia just yet.
You are right. Currently, Bosch has an 18V trim router, but it's a green "Home and Garden" model and does not compatible with the Professional 18V GBA or ProCORE batteries. I have also just found the new Bosch GLF 18V-8 PROFESSIONAL trim router on the Bosch Philippines website, but it's coming soon, not released yet. According to a Reddit user, it won't be released by October this year. Anyway, the GLF 18V-8 has the following excellent features and is worth waiting for. • Brushless motor • Variable speed up to 30,000 rpm • Constant speed function for stable cutting • Restart and drop protection • Easy to adjust cutting depth feature with the cog wheel and metal sleeve • 6 mm, 1/4'', 8 mm collet
quick question, I am struggling to find the option that you can do full house/multiple room floor plans. does this laser measure do that? all reviews and bosch always illustrate single rooms. I am a heating designer and want a laser measure that can do this to avoid using another 3rd party app.
I know an aircon can be pricey for vans, and them evaporative ones are 💩but we brought a portable aircon unit for fraction of the cost, we made a cut out in our van for the unit airflow tube and brought vent hole 6inch vent hood cover cap off ebay. All portable aircon exhaust tubes are 6inchs in size. when it's not in use to cover your airflow hole on the outside of the van. You wouldn't even know. You can choose a cover cap with mosquito netting or without. We made some reno adjustments to hide tubing and make box look presentable. The unit also came with a clear finger width pvc tube for the water outlet about 1m long, we feed that tube to under kitchen bench where we have a 10L container for the water catch. We just empty it once in 24hrs or as need to. We also have a remote with it. Best decision we made. Total cost was about $300. ❤ Love your renovation by the way. Check out "High Ridge Handyman" on YT, titled "Portable aircon installation Easy 1,2,3" video. That's what I followed back then. Of course I've upgraded by then by you'll get the idea.
You know what is said by experienced travelers about what to take along on trips. What you didnt need on the last trip should be left at home on the next trip. Same logic should apply with carrying all those unneeded tools all day. Dont forget, you can always say, Hey mate, can you flip me a mistake hook. I mean a cats paw. lol
Problem with the MeasureOn thing, is it limited to a an empty floor/surface, you cant add other elements such as steps, pillars, different wall heights, etc... not all rooms or spaces are empty . The app is lacking so many things, thus not really useful. Pen and paper wins still
Love your videos mate. I just finished my sparky apprenticeship and sick of working for someone. Would love to see a part 3 of how to start a trade business. My biggest fear is quoting. You have a new subscriber bro. Much love from South Australia 🤙🏻
Bosch power tools have consistently demonstrated exceptional durability and reliability in my experience. Despite exposure to rain and mud, they have continued to function effectively. In contrast, I have heard unfavorable reports regarding Milwaukee drills, particularly concerning their chucks, gearboxes, triggers, and overall construction. Additionally, the Bosch product range available in the UK is more extensive, and Bosch batteries are compatible with Fein tools.
Have a couple of Bosch sanders and pleased with them. Bosch seems to make some really nice tools and others that should be left on the shelf. They need consistency.
Love the feature to plunge the blade, it also works with the Ozito track which is super cheap to buy for occasional use cases. Multiple speed is also great.
Hey Brother, you said you wouldn't cut rafters with or be on a roof with this saw, what other Bosch saw would you recommend given the issues with the first one? Or just get both lol
Both of those saws are 184mm which is too big for roof work imo. They have a really nice looking 165mm saw. It’s the GKS 18V-57-2 I’ve never used it but it looks perfect, plus it has a rafter hook too. 👌
Stripping of paint from hardwood I have only recommendation: Metabo LF850 it will save you so much time greetings from Prague and thanks for honest review
Hey bro, quick question, how are you finding the obvious tool co pouches? I've got a Buckaroo belt, but my pouches are getting a little haggard. Like the look of the organization and remember you got some a while back so thought I'd see what you thought
They’re holding up to some serious abuse mate. Quality is great. I’d recommend grabbing their belt too if the budget can stretch it. It makes them so much more comfortable than the buckaroo belt imo.
Great job on the reno, wondering if you have an update on how the backsplash is holding up now it has been 2 years? I am looking to do the same in our 22ft viscount for the kitchen
I want to use such a device with a plastic corner-cube reflector plate, which reflects THOUSANDS as much back in the direction of the emitter than a white paper-like surface. (See Lambertian reflector.) I want to measure 500, 1000, 2000 meters, with a resolution of 1 millineter . Problem is, I don't think the device will 'wait for' such a delayed reflection, even when it arrives late.
Thanks! No anti slip. It doesn’t feel slippery imo. However if I did my bathroom over again, I’d probably tile the floor. I do like the look of the microcement however it’s difficult to keep looking clean
