How to make a French Cleat or Split Batten

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In this video I show you how to make a french cleat or split batten system for hanging heavy stuff to a wall.
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0:00 Start
0:01 Intro
0:45 Materials to Use
1:07 Tools to Use
1:19 Setting up your Circular Saw
2:30 Blade Cutting Depth
2:55 Setting up your Work Bench
4:16 Making the Cut
5:20 Trimming the French Cleat
5:53 Fixing to the Headboard
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@aarontrujillo2048 Год назад

Dude, thank you!!! That center-cut mark and blade orientation deviation placement on the piece was whoopin’ my arse!! You made it so much more understandable than these ‘over -sponsored’ french cleat videos full of fluff…Thank you, kindly…. Regards, Tru

@dexslazenger6938 2 года назад

1,434 views and only 219 likes, come on people, if Charlie can make the effort to produce his little video gems surely clicking a thumbs up isn't going to be as much trouble. I'm not affiliated with Charlie, just think he's a top bloke and deserves more than 219 likes.

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Simply can't thank you enough for that. I can genuinely say I couldn't sustain this channel without you guys. When the creativity is flagging (as it sometimes does typically after a long video where I'm editing solidly for over a week) you guys just pick me up, dust me off and fire me up again. Thanks buddy 👊

@dexslazenger6938 2 года назад

@@CharlieDIYte You are welcome Charlie.

@boardwalkrules 2 года назад

Charlie I just wanted to tell you that I think you're a TOP bloke. You've helped me so much over a huge range of DIY tasks. You're attention to detail and thoroughness is greatly appreciated. You are like no other on RU-vid and I personally recommend you to my friends and family facing DIY tasks. Keep up the great work you legend 💪 Henry

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Hi Henry, can't thank you enough for that. I said to someone else yesterday on here, it's not always easy doing this, particularly with all the editing but you guys make it worthwhile with your comments of thanks and encouragement. I can genuinely say I wouldn't still be doing this if it wasn't for all the wonderful comments I've received over the years. Massive thanks mate. Chuffed and humbled you find my videos useful. 👊

@MalcolmJames-sg3zg 2 года назад

Charlie I love your DIY video's, But can we have a few small indoor projects, PLEASE 🙂

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks Malcolm. Yes of course. I've got my daughter's bedroom refurb coming up shortly 😉

@jermieluera7988 2 года назад

Thank you! The info I exactly needed @ 1:39 . Just could not figure out how to measure out where to cut the strip of wood, now I know. You made that simple. Thank you again.

@raminybhatti5740 2 года назад

There's a lot to be admired about this channel, but the best aspect is the use of making stuff to a very high quality using standard power tools that the average DIYer has access to. 👍

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks buddy, I really appreciate that. Yes I'm determined not to go down the path so many YT'ers do of upgrading to an ever more sophisticated workshop with unattainable tools. That's not how I roll! 👊

@barbaraseddon5986 2 года назад

Hi Charlie , you are my go to guy for great tips and knowledge. My late husband was in the building trade so I learnt a lot from him, but now you my god send. I’m a 70 year young lady that doesn’t want to be ripped off. Thanks for sharing your skills on this site.

@suj1945 2 года назад

Very cool.

@attilathehamster6774 6 месяцев назад

Great wee video. I don't have a table saw but I do have one of these. Thanks for this tip. The workshop tent is another fantastic idea, as I'm tight on space. Although it's taking a real pounding it seems really grounded. You'll have to tell us what type it is.

@JasonShinks 3 месяца назад

Excellent description Charlie...thanks.

@CharlieDIYte 3 месяца назад

You're welcome Jason. Thanks for the comment 👊

@MB-gf6zd Год назад

Hello Charlie, Many thanks for this video. I did what You explained , first attempt was not so bad , but the rest was perfetto 4 pieces ,same size. Thanks again

@CharlieDIYte 11 месяцев назад

Great work. Yes you always need a little practice with this but you've cracked it now. 👌

@Mollysworld2013 2 года назад

Another great video Charlie. Anyone thinking of buying Charlie a coffee and joining his Discord forum.. do it! A great bunch over there, friendly and helpful!

@DukeofDave 2 года назад

I have a 28 sq.m double garage and my table saw gets in the way......Charlie works in a tent!

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

😉👍

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks mate, really appreciate that 👊

@DukeofDave 2 года назад

Did somebody edit or delete a comment....I'm sure I was replying to somebody saying you should have a table saw 🤣

@anyat686 2 года назад

My brother in law made a headboard for me using this trick. My friend needed hers done and I just used picture hooks ( same idea ) into plaster wall. Worked just as well. I got them in B&Q.

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Yes if you haven't got the space you can use French cleat style metal brackets rust work in the same way but they do clank around a bit.

@1970Mrscott 23 дня назад

Good job

@briansimon4363 2 года назад

Hi Charlie. Great instructions and guidance as always. It’s an idea just to knock off the sharp edge on the batten fixed to whatever you are hanging. This allows for a small amount of debris that may have gathered in the wall batten and would otherwise prevent the cut surfaces mating snugly. Not so much a consideration in the bedroom but very relevant for workshop applications where sawdust and the like may settle on the wall mounted batten.

@ratchriat1716 2 года назад

There's always something to learn in your channel Charlie .

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

That's a great point Brian. Thanks for sharing 👍

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks buddy, good to hear from you.

@THEG12EG 2 года назад

I love French Cleat such a great way to hang stuff in a shed/garage/workshop

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

It's a great system, isn't it!

@davidsneddon2242 2 года назад

First time for me Charlie and it was a real pleasure. Nice and easy to follow and a nice relaxed delivery. Content was clear and straightforward. Cheers.

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks so much David and great to have you on board. They're normally a bit more polished (scripted) than that but I'm trying to go back to my roots a bit to up the output. Lots in the pipeline so do keep an eye out for future vids 👍

@faghihimohammad 2 года назад

Nice, clean and professional job like always !

@owainjones9321 2 года назад

Great video again, Charlie. Good to see the Ryobi holding its own! ☺️

@Millers-vi2uw 2 года назад

Hi Charlie such a great channel keep it up

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks so much buddy 👊

@Millers-vi2uw 2 года назад

Your welcome

@DudeAkhtar 2 года назад

Great video Charlie! 👍🏽

@nole8923 Год назад

Excellent! Thank you

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment 👊

@alizcool1 2 года назад

Man your work is so just so satisfying!!!!

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks buddy 👊

@cindyharrison4191 2 года назад

Thanks great 👍 just what I needed

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

You're welcome. Thanks Cindy 👍

@michaelevans1658 2 года назад

Nice one Charlie.

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@NISARQC 2 года назад

Just done this using metal fittings I should have gone for this looks far superior. As always an excellent video.

@TurnTheHeatonNow 2 года назад

Nice to see the videos again Charlie, really simple clear instructions like this are just what I needed to motivate me to get one of these screwed to the garage wall.

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks Mike. Yes I've been a bit unproductive on the video front recently. So difficult to edit and get the videos out there when you've got big projects on. 😩

@lombard71 2 года назад

Excellent tutorial as usual Charlie, great content and easy to follow....keep them coming!

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks. 👍

@karma3101 2 года назад

Another really useful video with easy to follow instructions. Will definitely be trying this out.

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks Geoff 👍

@glencwilson 2 года назад

Thanks for reminding us about this and the way to do it. One of the first things I ever made was a wall mounted tool storage cupboard based on a Conran design which used split battens as mounts. Cannot remember how I actually made the split batten as it was about 30+ years ago and it is still in use. Has been adapted as I have new or replaced tools. Despite holding my router, sanders, drill, etc and the cupboard itself the mount has remained solid and strong so can vouch for the strength. It is a versatile mount that is strong, practical and easy to use.

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

You're welcome Glen. Yes that's testament to how good these are. Thanks for sharing 👊

@steven_vogt 3 месяца назад

Lovely down to earth explanations as ever - thanks! One question - I've noticed on several YT channels increasingly complicated approaches to calculating how to cut the batten EXACTLY in half with a 45 degree cut (BTW yours was refreshingly simple :) ) However, I can't help but think that there is In fact no logical reason that the battens NEED to be the same width. Or even close. You could just as effectively cut a 10cm board into eg 4cm and 6cm and they would function just as well. Or am I missing something ...?

@heyhohello Год назад

Great vid. Thank you for sharing.

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment.👍

@carllamb6711 2 года назад

Hi Charlie Nice to see ya back my mate, great video as always The French cleat is so very handy……lookin forward to seeing your work that you have done in ya daughters room 👍👍👍👍thanks mate

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks Carl. Yes I'll do a video on that shortly 👊

@1A9lis 2 года назад

Nice one Charley , I works well on so many applications . And is extremely strong to boot. Kind regards as always 😀👍👍👍

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks Michael 👍

@Improveng1 2 года назад

Nice work Charlie

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@soldartsolucionesestructur6541 Год назад

Hola. Muchas gracias. Usted es un Genio.

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thank you 🙏👊

@Mrbushy07 7 месяцев назад

So simple and easy to learn and follow along by how you explain things in your videos. Thanks and keep up the good work 👏

@CharlieDIYte 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, really appreciate that 👊

@jazzz60 2 года назад

Thanks

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

You're welcome. Thanks for commenting 👍

@PhG1961 2 года назад

A really cool tip !

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks Philip 👍

@robdangerfield7129 Год назад

I love this, after watching Americans in huge workshops, and thousands of dollars worth of tools, this is refreshing. An english bloke, in a makeshift tent workshop with a hand saw. That about sums us up🤣

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

That's how I roll Rob. Seeing how I can take things with basic tools. 😉

@peterhewitt1939 2 года назад

Hi Charlie. Another brilliant informative video thanks very much i always enjoy your videos. Peter

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks so much Peter - I really appreciate that and this sort of encouragement is such a great motivator to me. Can't thank you enough. 👊

@robhills1579 2 года назад

Hi Charlie, Your video's are my go to solution to any DIY problems and always very useful. I'd like to pass on a little tip to you and your subscribers that I'm sure you'll like. Always have a supply of bicycle spokes in your tool box as they are so useful for many jobs. So find an unused bike wheel, strip out the spokes and get them into your tool box. Rob

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

I like that Rob. I have a chop stick in my tool box for the same reason eg clearing out silicone nozzles but a spoke would be even better!

@helenwright505 2 года назад

Excellent job Charlie ! I regularly make headboards and upholster them, this in my opinion is the safest and strongest way to fix headboard and you can also make it as big as you like. 👏👏👏👏

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks Helen. Yes I've used those metal cleat brackets in the past and they can clank around a bit. This is so much better.

@JW-lr1mc 2 года назад

Well done. Happy birthday to your daughter

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks buddy 👊

@sjhcfp8146 2 года назад

Nice vid, as ever :) I tried to make a French cleat with hand tools once. That was 40 minutes and one length of wood I’ll never get back!

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks. Yes there is a bit of a knack to it, you do need a circular saw really. 👍

@purp1euk 2 года назад

I had never heard of this before but what a useful fixing technique! I learn so much from your videos. Please do not feel at all rushed, but I'll be honest - I'm holding off on booking our home EV charger install until I see your video on the subject! There's so little reliable info online on EV chargers and the considerations for installing them (just lots of paid-for reviews instead). I'll get the guy booked as otherwise I'm going to miss the grant deadline, but can't wait to hear your well researched views. As I say, don't feel at all rushed on getting a video out before it's ready, you're just in demand because of the trust I have in you and your years of reliable advice. I know you'll only want to publish it once it's ready, and quite right too. P.S. what a lovely surprise for your daughter!

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks so much for that. I'm doing the EV video this week so it should be launched this Saturday. Yes my daughter was over the moon. It's not finished yet but enough for a nice surprise. I'll be doing a couple of videos on it over the next month or two. 👊

@Crushwokery 2 года назад

Gr8 vid Charlie, I'd have thought you'd have used your track saw for this. You're far braver than me using a circular jobbie. This isn't a criticism, as we all know all too well there is no right or wrong way (withing the confines of sensibility and safety) of doing things nor is there a wrong tool just one you feel comfortable with. Keep those no nonsense vids coming,all aimed at ordinary guys with modest resources unlike our cousins the other side of the pond. 👍👍👍👍😎

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks Alec, I really appreciate that. Yes a couple of people have said that. With a piece of wood this width, I just find the fence easier than a track as with the track there would be a slight worry that the wood might move, but you're probably right 😉👍

@Crushwokery 2 года назад

@@CharlieDIYte Hello again Charlie, you had three boards at your disposal in the vid. So, use another so the track bridges across both. One as a support and the other the job. No need for clamps either and the track will be stable. Stay safe and stay well Charlie. Regards to your family 😊

@valborchardt3596 2 года назад

As always, a very helpful video…..thanks Charlie…..i hope you didnt have too much damage with that storm.. some people were hit badly. Take care and be safe, from South Africa

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks Val. No, were all fine here thankfully. 👍

@valborchardt3596 2 года назад

Hi charlie Just asking for advice. My hubby has a collection of matchbox cars and hot wheels. Hes been wanting to stick them up on the wall but double sided tape is not working. I have tried a type of sticky double sided cellotape but that too doesnt work. What can he use please? Everything just falls off the wall. Thank you

@kristoffscuba5466 2 года назад

As you cut your batten down the middle, you ended up with two pieces of unequal width. That might not matter, but if you wanted them the exact same width you can measure the distance from the edge of your batten to the middle, and the subtract half the batten thickness from that measurement. Mark that line rather than the middle, cut on a 45, and both your pieces will be the same width.

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Watch it again. The 45 degree cut bisects the centre of the plank, not the middle on the surface, so each piece is equal.

@kristoffscuba5466 2 года назад

@@CharlieDIYte 👍

@AccountantDoesDIY Год назад

I went crazy with french cleats in my garden work room back in June this year - and i mean crazy. Pretty much every tool and material I have is now set up as a french cleat! Circular sawing was the worst part of the project - none of my cleats are perfectly straight and most of them to be fair ended up looking like waney-edge boards! The best fun though was devising the holder for each tool so that i could hang them on the wall cleats. I had to get quite innovative with some of them such as the circular saw and the orbital sander. Wish there was a way to post photos in these comments...

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Well you can post photos now you've kindly signed up to BMC. See you in Discord 👊

@dougsaunders8109 2 года назад

I really like the duo-power plugs, expensive but they hold well

@purp1euk 2 года назад

He has a video on wall fixings too ;)

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

This one ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Jdu9RId7m90.html 👍

@babyjinspire 2 года назад

This is great! I've been wanting to make this for a couple of my home projects. Thank you for sharing such easy-to-follow instructional videos. Do you have any tips on how I could use this technique to secure a heavy mirror onto a wall, without having the wall stick out? I wondered if I could use a thinner piece of wood? Or would that compromise its performance?

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks. You can buy metal brackets that do the same job, like this amzn.to/3KxFFw5

@paulrowley71 2 года назад

Hi Charlie. Cheers for the tips. I’m doing some French cleats this week. BTW, your Clarke temporary workshop is doing really well against those elements but I’m sure a man like you must have plans for something more permanent soon? I can see a nice workshop project coming on…..

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Hi Paul, good to hear from you. Yes, I'm sort of loathe to go down the pro workshop route, partly because my garage has been burgled in the past but also because I don't want to veer too far from my DIY roots 😉👍

@tuukka518 2 года назад

Hi Charlie, I really like your videos. I was just wondering why you haven’t got a table saw? For example the Bosch 635-216 is not expensive (320e currently) but it is pretty compact and nice.

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks buddy. I don't know, I think basically I don't really need one and quite like keeping things at a level that people can find accessible as not everyone can go out and buy or find storage for a table saw.

@Figure11_Home_and_Garden 2 года назад

You mentioned the workshop tent took a bit of a battering in the current batch of storms. How did well did it stand up to them? Feel that could be worthy of a quick vid/short. I ask because I'm looking to purchase one myself, value your opinion. By the way great video.

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Thanks. It's absolutely fine and has taken everything the weather has thrown at it over the last year. You just need to make sure it's well anchored down. A friend bought one and didn't anchor it, and it uprooted and flew over his garage into the field, thereby destroying it. Mine is screwed to the paving slabs at every pole.

@An.Individual 2 года назад

6:45 is that his EV charger cable? Looking forward to that video.

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Yes it is. That's my next video!

@RossMitchellsProfile 2 года назад

Felt pretty stupid almost giving up and thinking I needed a circular saw for this before I realised I could get an identical fence for my Makita Jigsaw. Probably not as good as a circular saw for straight cutting but hopefully good enough.

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Yes Ross definitely worth trying - I've never thought of putting a fence on a jigsaw although I've often used one up against a straight edge. You might find it wanders a little particularly given the angle, but it shouldn't matter as you're mating the two pieces together.

@garvielloken3929 2 года назад

Awesome C! That is a great idea. Also, how is the workshop holding out?

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

That workshop has laughed in the face of every storm that's been thrown at it. There's the odd pin prick hole in the roof - probably from sparks or perhaps birds but it's staggering how well it's weathered. Only problem is, rather like the London Eye that only had planning permission for about 6 months, the wife keeps reminding me it's only meant to be temporary. She doesn't want it there forever but I've told her the outdoor seating will need to be built in it in the spring 😬😉

@garvielloken3929 2 года назад

@@CharlieDIYte 😆😆 Hahaha! Fending off the wife! like fending off against the storm

@thenomad9853 2 года назад

This might seem like a stupid question but I'm fitting out my workshop with a base set of tools in preparation for starting to learn about woodworking and tackling some basic projects - do I need a plunge/tracksaw AND a standard circular saw ? Or will the plunge do the lot ?.

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

That Lester is a very good question. Bottom line, if you plan to rip down a lot of sheets of say MDF, then the plunge saw is what you want because a) it can slide down an aluminium track and b) the dust extraction is much more efficient. However the circular saw is much lighter and more versatile for quick cross cuts, or more minor work closer to the edge of the piece of wood where you can rely on the fence. Have a look at this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jhG4fX_Vjmc.html at 7:42 where I talk about the mdf dust issue (you should build yourself a cyclone for your new workshop) and also this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lXs-4iXO874.html where I show you the plunge saw I bought to replace the circular saw I had been using. For cyclones, check out this video, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9RfHpm2vf40.html and this one ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ws7Tp2Qgbo4.html where I fit the pressure release valve.

@thenomad9853 2 года назад

@@CharlieDIYte that's brilliant info thanks very much for the reply. I have been considering dust removal systems - and have bookmarked various homebrew offerings, I'll take a look at the solutions you've linked. I'm trying to build out a solid base of essential tools at the moment, without going ham initially (I've looked at table saws, thicknessers/planers etc but i think not getting over excited is the order of the day until I've 1) gotten a workshop set up and know my available space etc 2) taken some courses in woodworking to kick start the projects I have in mind - so I can gauge not only what my ability is but where I'm headed with it), but it does sound like there's a case for both a plunge and a circular saw - and I've seen you use both to good effect in your vlogs to date. I will look to pick up a circular saw and add this I think, I'm at a point where I have enough batteries etc built up so I can pick up a body only version. Please keep up the great content - for someone starting out their woodworking journey your style of informative and well structured presentation really hits the mark for me - I've bookmarked several of your vids in my "things I'd like to build" playlist as potential project inspirations :). Many thanks again, appreciated.

@tjam4229 2 года назад

Very nice job as usual! But, the most complex part was kinda glossed-over…how did you recess the headboard to accommodate the cleat?

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

I didn't show that because I thought making a headboard was a bit niche/ not central to the purpose of the video, but basically I made the headboard from a piece of 18mm MDF and then glued 18mm strips to the back to create the recess. Maybe I should do a video on it.

@tjam4229 2 года назад

@@CharlieDIYte, thanks for getting back to me Charlie. Yes, I guess you are right, one thing to focus on at a time. Otherwise the video might get too long. Thanks also for all your time and effort putting together all of these videos!

@RS-Amsterdam 2 года назад

Good video. I only would screw the wood to the table and don't use the clamps since the drill holes are out of sight and it is more solid to work. That system can also be used to hang cupboards and the like. But my first thoughts were, why would you mount it to the wall but I saw later that the headboard did not reach to the ground. Mine does cause it also holds the lower part of my bed bottom (3 layer boxspring) that's why it made me wonder. More interesting, did you do the upholstery yourself cause if you do, please do a video on that, with all the curves and whatnot. Anyways, solid job done again, 10 out of 10 !!

@olddailly 2 года назад

He did a video on this a while - have a search through the history

@RS-Amsterdam 2 года назад

@@olddailly thanks

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

I don't know why I didn't talk about how I made the headboard. @olddailly you're right, I talked about it very briefly at the end of this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UPHk6A14EWo.html For both headboards I made the sub structure, and then got an upholsterer I know to cover it, but once you've got the foam and if you have a stapler, it's actually quite straightforward. I'll do a quick video showing how I made this one if I have time.

@Ateesh6782 2 года назад

I have never used a French cleat solution, but there is a question in the back of my mind: what are some easy solutions to ensure that a unit hung on a wall isn’t accidentally knocked off? Maybe this headboard is too heavy to knock off, but there are other situations where this can be a concern (admittedly, for a beginner who has not tested French cleats yet). Thanks!

@davidmcarthur1093 2 года назад

Understand your concern but I have used french cleats for over twenty years and never have had one knocked off yet as you need to lift the item up more than 30mm so even if you knock against the item it will never come off I hope you understand what I mean

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

Exactly David, and you could put a small screw in the wall above for peace of mind, if you felt the need but as you say, a combination of gravity and the distance it has to travel would render this unnecessary. Thanks for answering this. 👊

@Ateesh6782 2 года назад

@@CharlieDIYte I thank you both for answering my question. I’ll go ahead and install a temporary tool rack in my temporary shop and give French cleats a try. Thank you! :)

@mikegilbey9489 2 года назад

Is that a new chop saw

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

It's an 18v that Trend sent me to try out. Very impressed with it but not sure it merits a video in its own right unless you think it would be useful (I struggle with review videos - preferring to show the tools in the context of a job). 👍

@mikegilbey9489 2 года назад

@@CharlieDIYte nice

@paulchinn5981 Год назад

Great job but i don't see how the head board can be flush with the wall with a board attached to the back of it? Sorry but am i missing something here? lol

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

It's a good point. You build a recess into the back of the headboard with say a strip off 18mm MDF or pine if you're wanting to staple into it. If the headboard is already made you can use flush mount brackets like this www.toolstation.com/flushmount-fitting/p60564

@KCBhandy 2 года назад

Nice video thanks. I still say it's not French 😂

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

I agree. Split batten every day. 🤣

@normanboyes4983 2 года назад

Nice one Charlie - but you could have cut those with your tracksaw.🤔

@dexslazenger6938 2 года назад

Thought the same Norman but not everyone has a track-saw, but there will be quite a few geezers and geezerettes that will have a circular saw. Even if you have a track saw, cutting a small width like that isn't going to be any easier, straighter but not necessarily easier.

@normanboyes4983 2 года назад

@@dexslazenger6938 That’s true. However if you more than one length of wood of the same thickness, it is pretty easy to keep the track stable. It’s how I do it.😉(No table saw).

@CharlieDIYte 2 года назад

That's a very good point Norman, although weirdly, I do find for jobs like this using the fence is incredibly effective and avoids the faff of having to get the tracks out. It's very interesting though the blurred lines between circular saws and plunge saws. I'm planning a video on this.