How to apply a counter top end cap.

Join Charley as he walks you through installing the counter top end cap.

[@silver_salvage_savage]

I love guys like him. Not only knows what he's doing, but can explain it plainly. Thx!

[@gregorypeterson1523]

Finally a good and not to long of an explanation for non professionals to do an end piece for an off the shelf laminate countertop. Thank you!!

[@ttnyny]

I have watched a few other videos on this topic: this one is the best. Most of them mention that routing needs to be "counter-clockwise" but neither say what exactly that means, nor clearly demonstrate it. It was not until I watched this clip and saw how the router was moved counter-clockwise around the WORK that I understood what this meant in practical terms. This is just one example of why this clip is better than the others. And it is probably the most concise clip too. Thank you.

[@jking9916]

I'm treading in uncharted territory with cabinets and countertops. Thank you for this awesome video. You know it is a great how to video when you only need to watch one!

[@jerryjones7293]

I really like this video. I used an infrared thermometer to set my iron temperature.

[@AdamBogan]

Great video, thanks. You are a great teacher man

[@DangerousDevilOfficial]

Excellent video. Explained perfectly. Helped me to finish my counter installation at home!

[@janiepecina3057]

Love this Video, easy to understand. Then as a good wife I tell my husband " I 🤔 think if you do it like this it might help" ☺️😉 Thank You

[@user-fz1nw4pk6b]

Best video Finally a smart man knows how to explain

[@johnschaeffer7446]

Now this is one well put together video. Thanks for taking the time to help us learn.

[@johnwatson2538]

Best video I watched on this. Thank you!

[@AppleSauceSays]

Very Nice. Love your detailed explanation!

[@bsbillings17]

Really great explanation and video. Thanks!

[@palebeachbum]

You make it look so easy. I've never done this before and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't intimidated to try it. The only part I don't understand is using that router with the special bit. What keeps it from cutting into the countertop?

[@wlwhistlelucy1868]

Great video. Very informative. Keep up the good work.

[@ritapaine7752]

Wish I saw this 2 days ago, I put the build up strip flat not on the narrow side and trimmed the laminate to it, took all day.

[@GregPock]

Thank you sir. Great video....helped me out a bunch.

[@shirlenemoore9128]

Great video ❤

[@royvoth5366]

Great instructions video thank you

[@sammyat56]

Thank you. Do the router bit has a flushed guide bearing? Also is there a chance that if you don't guide the router correctly can it eat up the countertop? Thanks again

[@loritrapp2630]

Should you ever have a side seam on the edging of laminate counter top that has a rounded edge?

[@MrSprintcat]

I'm not sure why you wouldn't use medium Bond CA glue with some activator to put those in instead of the three little nails thanks for the video

[@trophyhunter7769]

Hehe, caught your finger there didn't ya? Nailing the small stick. All good, happens! Thanks for video

[@feelgoodaboutit]

Wish I knew more about what bit to buy

[@Dannyoffgrid]

That's how you make a how-to video right there!

[@redkevlar]

Don't nail in the stubby piece to the backsplash-- high probability of cracking the laminate. Also, the so-called pre-glue is touch-n-go adhesion. Play it safe and use contact cement.

[@judasgoatamerika599]

oh yeah, contact cement is better and for the diy read the label on the can because there's wait time after applying cement on the countertop edge and end cap side before putting end cap on.

[@dirkdiggler9379]

This guy does this for a living and yet you think you have a better way. Go ahead and try putting contact cement on laminate end pieces that have hot melt glue on them. Smh

[@marwanalnimri1342]

Awesome video. Which router bit should I use? never used a router before.

[@ericsolberg8812]

Nice job!

[@-clif1987]

Good video

[@chickenmama4384]

How to reapply the end cap if it becomes unglued after several years?

[@tonylwright]

What's the bit called that you need for the router?

[@mosesherdez1531]

Thank you, sr. Very helpful video.

[@cuznboodro32]

Good looking out OG!

[@donnaw.6905]

I dry fitted 2 base cabinets with a dishwasher in between and now the boards I should nail on the ends of the 6ft. counter are too thick for the end caps. I only have a quarter of an inch on both ends to work with. Should I replace the boards from the kit with something thinner?

[@666miguel99]

What kind of router bit is used to do this?

[@rodsimonson9175]

I just bought end caps but no glue on them. What is the best method to use. Type of glue?

[@avasam06]

Contact cement (also sometimes called contact glue here). Just go to your local hardware store and ask, they should know what to give you.

[@johnmccloskey6479]

What kind of router bit is being used here?

[@ronaldfrankovich5175]

outstanding

[@tothepointvids5192]

Is there a right and left end cap or the end cap laminate piece a double laminate on both sides ? My counter top has two sides Right and left that’s why I’m asking

[@KingShifter316]

The end caps are sold as 'left' or 'right' side.

[@DangerousDevilOfficial]

King Shifter some kits include both.

[@tateconsulting6486]

❤️❤️❤️

[@HexOmega3113]

Cullman Alabama?

[@rosemarygunning9189]

what kind of bit did you use in the router.. I have a dremel with may bits.

[@demeaningplebny1363]

He explained it in the video. They make router bits specifically for trimming laminated plastic. There are two (2) types. The one he showed is inexpensive and you MUST use some sort of surface lubricant with it otherwise you will burn the plastic. If you think you might be doing more than just a few countertops or don't mind spending a little more, they also sell a more expensive bit that has a roller bearing on it that rolls the bit right along the top and you don't need to use a lubricant. -- I would recommend a router over trying it with a Dremel. Even if you use the Dremel attachment that makes it into a mini-router, there are two issues. First, Dremel attachments tend to be a bit sloppy as far as tolerances. More importantly, the powerful motor of a router is going to yield much cleaner results. If you don't have a router, borrow one from someone and buy the special bit. You don't want to mess up your countertop trying to do the task on the cheap.

[@carekelly]

:47 seconds into the video

[@peggyshade2997]

Where can I purchase the kit?

[@rightdamask8705]

Where u bought the countertop or home depot/lows

[@olivasreuben69]

I don't own a router. Can I just sand / file down ?

[@Handygrrl]

You can rent one...

[@LTDan-hu5fq]

Ever heard of a clamp to secure your work?

[@2AProud]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Keep it from sliding around. However, still a good video with valuable information. Wondering if you can substitute the iron for a heat gun (on low setting, of course).

[@whatsnext9512]

Can I use a heat gun instead? Just dont want to bring my wifes iron to work.

[@Charles-zl8bz]

Thanks for the information.

[@shirlenemoore9128]

Great video ❤