Gazebo build with a difference, my research visit inside a church spire

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@Stewart_Bell 6 ай бұрын

Gosh Robin this is amazing amazing amazing. Really fascinating content thank you. Firstly loved the tour and hearing the expertise of the carpenters explained through Clay 's historical expertise - the timber species and rationale particularly. Second, that spiral staircase is exquisite. Have you had a tape on it for the diameter? Serious expertise in design and execution! I wouldn't mind making one of those either but yours would be better. Thirdly (lastly, phew) the geometry on that spire. As you point out the constant pitch on 4 planes transitioning to octagon and back again is what gives the spire it's attractive pinched midriff. With that in mind your gazebo (to me) is screaming maquette, maquette! Robin, it's a really exciting project and I can't wait to see it unfurl. Regardless of the process you'll nail it (hup-hum) on. The process you're going through is so comprehensive and diligent, and doing that off your own back demonstrates a thirst for progression. Exemplary in my view.

@ukconstruction 6 ай бұрын

Hi Stewart, thanks for your comment!! I may make a small mock up and it would be quite cool, I may also table my 2 main design ideas to you all to get opinions!! It was a real honour being able to see into history and with Clay explaing all those interesting facts about the bells and the material was priceless, the staircase was no more than about 1300mm I reckon!! Super sleek I hope you don't mind me pinning your comment to the top!! Have a great day

@Stewart_Bell 6 ай бұрын

@@ukconstructionHi Robin and thanks for the reply. 1300 would be the perfect just big enough dimension (would have been more generous back then as people were smaller). I don't mind you pinning the comment at all, quite the opposite. Will look forward to the models, if indeed you make them.

@cannontrodder 6 ай бұрын

"Don't get me started about bell ringing" - I'm not sure he's aware of the audience here and I think we'd love to hear as much as he could talk about bell ringing!

@davekeyes9660 6 ай бұрын

And now have to go and find out more about bell ringing 😂

@chriskeeble 3 ай бұрын

Loved this, Robin - thank you for sharing your research visit - awesome.

@JamesDesk 6 ай бұрын

If you want to see an incredible timber structure go into the spire at Salisbury where ancient timbers were crafted in green oak with the fixings build into slots to compensate for future movement.

@olgajoachimosmundsen4647 6 ай бұрын

Robin Clevett come to Norway and look at our 800 year old wooden churches. Often, much of the original timber is still present and has very detailed carvings, detalis and art in it. The wood was selected and cut under very specific requirements that is still somewhat unknown even today

@johncoppock3823 5 ай бұрын

What a wonderful video. You just have to make them a wooden access ladder with some clever but traditional fixing detail. Pop a camera up there some time before the next ringing 😊

@s4160968 6 ай бұрын

great to see true carpenter work old school

@robsomerton7390 6 ай бұрын

Here in California, many of the churches broadcast the most horrendous electronic bell like sounds. I call 'em Hells Bells 😂

@RichieRich845 6 ай бұрын

👍 I would love to see your great grandfather's work, nice to leave your positive mark on the world.

@karlmoore1292 6 ай бұрын

Wow that construction! Amazing

@T.E.P.. 6 ай бұрын

Thank you thank you ... what a splendid video and field trip. Hope you are having a perfect weekend!

@JasonI-vl7vu 6 ай бұрын

Im currently working on a really old building, it was known as "The Guild Hall" built over 200 years ago, and our job is to re-ferb the bell tower on the roof, it is absolute fascinating to see the old techniques and to think it was built by hand its just amazing. its such a shame to be replying the old timber with new, however it must be done. Great Video

@petemoring67 6 ай бұрын

I remember as a lad in the 60's I loved going for really long walks and coming across old country churches - always had to go inside and look around to marvel at the sheer awesomeness of most! - The outsides were all pretty similar - But the insides were always a great surprise! .... I think it must've been the later 70's when churches started getting locked up because of the thieving of all the 'old' often antique brass-works .... Not done it in My adult life for that reason, though I do here that those churches (That are still functioning) have started un-locking their doors again so that wanderers can take a mooch inside ...... Will Your Gazebo be a Folly Robin? .... And Do You KNOW The Secrets! Of 'The Folly'?? 🤨🤔 .... OH! - And I was a Bell-Ringer at our local church - St Mary's at #Wargrave - from age 10 - 13yrs - We had 8 bells there and the eldest (Bell-Ringer) was well into her 70's 🙂

@RingerLuca651 6 ай бұрын

Great video, another good one that i'm sure you've seen nearby similar is Newdigate, and nearby also there is also: Ewhurst, Dunsfold, Alfold, Wisborough Green, Hascombe, Holmbury St Mary and many more

@danielwillits2173 6 ай бұрын

Fascinating. Seeing and understanding the mechanism of the bells gives you a better idea of the force and motion required to ring them properly… that it’s not just about brute force but requires a good amount of “mechanical sympathy” and working “with the bell” in rhythm with its swing. Thanks Robin

@JohnnyMotel99 6 ай бұрын

Near me is a lovely old house with it's own spire. When the owner did a renovation, he opted to replace the slate tiles on the spire for shingles with vapour barrier, now after a few months they look simple gorgeous.

@ukconstruction 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@andyc972 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Robin, great to see, this exemplifies the old idea of a craftsman, qualified by experience (and long apprenticeship) and dependent on personal recommendation, no certificate from a college or university, no building control, have we really advanced ? You do realise Robin, now you've gotta get a bell for your Gazebo ! 😉

@SJWardBuilders 6 ай бұрын

lovely to see that Robin thank you! The bells in my village ring every Thursday evening! (practice) My dad and I have replaced a fair few ash stays around Essex in our time!!

@ukconstruction 6 ай бұрын

Nice Sam, there is a real grounding feeling when you hear the church bells, hope your well mate

@DIYLONDON 6 ай бұрын

How beautiful ! Everyday we pass a chubby don’t see the beauty! Cheers rob, now that’s what I call research! This is what makes you and your channel unique! I’ll repeat myself again!! True master , you can simply hammer a nail in a bit of wood, and I’ll be glued to the screen !! 😂

@gordonclark7632 6 ай бұрын

To be honest I am not particularly taken with the spire but the woodwork of the church is just amazing. To think that this was done hundreds of years ago is mind blowing.

@olgajoachimosmundsen4647 6 ай бұрын

Robin Clevett, how much do you know about the history of the carpenter? I recently did some reading about this in Norway, and found it to be very fascinating. Have you considered to do videos on the carpentry profession throughout history?

@charliewheeler725 6 ай бұрын

I think that would be interesting, carpentry, masonry and farming probably the oldest profession to human history

@davidpatterson1574 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting video Robin

@ukconstruction 6 ай бұрын

Thank you David

@paulf2529 6 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this, the bells were as interesting as the joinery!

@mikebashford8198 6 ай бұрын

It would be great to put a camera up there to see the bells ringing.

@lestercranmer2631 6 ай бұрын

Robin looks inspired :-)

@ironpirate8 5 ай бұрын

I see one of the bells was (cast? founded?) in 1605, amazing!

@ukconstruction 5 ай бұрын

Yes Pretty amazing !! Incredible what can be achieved that will last hundreds of years!!

@waidz 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! Fascinating stuff

@ukconstruction 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@therabman_5606 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful building!

@ukconstruction 6 ай бұрын

It really is!

@ashley_hall 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting video Robin👍

@ukconstruction 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@howardcollins6748 6 ай бұрын

Incredible video regards Howard from Cyprus 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@neil-mv3it 6 ай бұрын

great video robin

@JoshuaSHogg 6 ай бұрын

Extraordinary

@notrut 6 ай бұрын

Certainly more interesting than the BBC's Songs of Praise. I hope the Bells are rang to drown out the noise from Gatwick Planes ...? (In my experience the worst Airport in England)

@ukconstruction 6 ай бұрын

We are about 8 miles from Gatwick and they are definitely getting quieter, the modern aircraft noise is nothing like it was when we first came here about 20 years ago!!