How to Create Garden Borders | Mitre 10 Easy As DIY

[@chrisanderson8578]

I wish this guy was in the UK. I'd have him renovate my entire house. Every single video he does is done with class.

[@cameronwilliams7272]

after vsing all those Easy DIY weekend warriors you come to the final handyman boss this guy

[@highburyfootballschool7283]

he is so good at his job honestly i am envious to be fair I wish I had this extensive toolkit including an iron rod bend tool etc, these videos make you realise these tasks are all possible with good tools and a bit of trial and error

[@zureentahir3522]

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[@davidfeiloakitau8644]

You can make a bender by bolting two bolts side by side with enough gap to fit the steel rod through and a third at where you want the bend to be. You can even put a stopper screw to stop rod sliding through now place rod in and slide a steel tube over rod and use that to bend rod. You can cut rod using a steel cutting saw blade on a drop saw or use a grinder. I recommend setting this up on a 45degree, so basically upwards 45degree between x & y towards sky. This will allow you to use your weight and gravity. Hope this helps

[@52wolfie]

This guy is brilliant in that he does not fanny around but gets on with the exercise. Too many of vids on KZbin are self indulgent waffle. Not here. Nice one sport!

[@jayh9529]

DucatiWolf the dicking one 😂 I mean decking

[@gonzandgonz]

DucatiWolf true

[@GreentopLandscapes]

I AGREE

[@funbrothers5457]

yeah no fannys around

[@jetson2075]

Aussies don't faff about

[@TheLegend-nx3mm]

Hi Mitre 10, that is a pure class job. I've been thinking of garden border edge and I love this. Kind regards Danny🇬🇧❤️🇳🇿👍

[@mitre10nz]

Cheers Danny! If you give it a go at your place, let us know how you get on ^Meg

[@TheLegend-nx3mm]

@@mitre10nz Hi Meg, thank you for replying. I am certainly going to give it a go. Can I ask , what material you used to infill from the wooden border to the fence ? Is it the recycled rubber chippings? Kind regards Danny

[@dixonbeejay]

I've just been offered an apprenticeship in joinery and watching this is absolutely amazing

[@luke38luke]

I live in the UK and I'm no expert with DIY and even though I've had professionals do the main jobs , i wanted to look around and be proud of doing things myself and also to save money . This video has given me the confidence to try and i think most of it is in the preparation and measuring . Thank you for giving me that push.

[@luzimeiretimmaiatjmmaiadia9390]

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[@michellew7128]

Engaging from the start, clear, concise and brilliant communicator and teacher. I'll be watching this again for my future projects. Thank you Mitre10 NZ

[@jameskennedy2017]

One of the better vids of seen and well presented. No nonsense.

[@max1234525]

Really love this guy's work so straight forward and he is brilliant at explaining every detail ,top marks

[@dgale1023]

All the work I've seen done especially this one is superb, and like Chuck I am from USA and I have never seen things like this from Lowes or Home Depot. We need a Mitre 10 here

[@amrindersinghvgf964]

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[@chuckbunker960]

I'm from the Us. A Builder. I Heart this Guy. The best anywhere

[@4kdefinition70]

+Chuck Bunker yeah, needs a tv show IMO

[@marcelloav]

this guy is now my hero

[@farukatasever2933]

Good planning, perfect execution. Excellent workmanship. Bravo.

[@nnaheim.]

Random question, did you bite your thumb of in Alaska 1995?

[@scooby230578]

Been looking at loads of videos to do this project and finally this one straight to the point all I need now is decent tools to do the job!!! Good work.

[@mitre10nz]

Epic, glad to hear it Anthony thanks heaps ^Charlie

[@asianhoney07]

I'd love to be this guys apprentice. A master of trade!

[@shabirshawaiz462]

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[@nigelbullock9039]

Nice neat job. I would only change one element and that's the coach screws. I would sink them deeper and then use some dowl to make a more traditional peg look and it hides the coach screws nicely.

[@4eversteena]

Now it's my turn to tackle this job! 😬 Thanks for the great instructions.

[@hudsville]

GREAT video! Thanks so much for this. Been trying to work out best way of making my edge on sleepers sturdy so they won't lean out with the infill lawn behind them. You method of adding rebars into the timber and concreting them in is perfect. I'll put rebar hooks in underneath but also into the lower back face to give extra rigidity. Great instructional. Thanks again.

[@reigns_206]

hudsville you could dig down and have grave rebar so basically have the hooks coming up and meeting the other hooks in the middle of the Crete to create a much sturdier hold, what will make it stay more secure is placing angles on the sleepers. When your talking about the groundwork side try compact both sides of the sleepers then that way you have the same about of strength for less movement.

[@kingkon164]

That wood right now is worth millions.

[@stilb1te]

Brilliant... using basic tools as well (except the serious bending equipment...). WELL DONE

[@drazenbabich]

Mackey sleeper...love your style mate!

[@rco8499]

I don't even have a garden, but it's fun to see how it was done...

[@jaimeebrewer4954]

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[@alanbennett6031]

Your instruction is superb. Seen two videos and have now subscribed. Thanks for these, keep them coming.

[@mitre10nz]

Cheers Alan 😊 ^Charlie

[@jcFanto7885]

A lot of awesome tips!!! Thanks for share your experience!!!

[@willyrosado8341]

beautiful! its better then putting a bunch of bricks together. its quicker no digging, stays straight, and does not shift. perfect!

[@mule666]

But wood rots brick don t

[@stephengauden-ing9304]

Quality video. One question: Can anyone explain why he didn’t put scoria underneath the full length? Presumably you wouldn’t have voids.

[@Donegaldan]

Skilled tradesman, high quality job.

[@elladrury2512]

great video but how many diyers have a cutter bender tool?

[@Bryan-ei9nf]

Excellent video. After watching this I have the confidence to do this myself in my garden. Thanks.

[@ramonwills598]

Excellent video and explanation- well done

[@jaweethzainulabdeen3208]

Shouldn't you require to fill the countersink holes with some wood filler or silicone just to avoid collecting water and ruin the wood and the bolt (in a long run)..?

[@Sam-lk6eo]

When you number the Sleepers also mark what is the Top and Bottom to prevent drilling the wrong side for the anchors.

[@ullhu6997]

Thank for the top tips pal

[@schwatster]

Won't the wood sleepers be highly susceptible to rot?

[@gabet3754]

Takes him 15 min. Takes me 15 weekends.

[@TheLinkMedic]

only 15 weekends? hehe

[@gabet3754]

yeah, then I'd end up getting a mexican to do it.

[@sugarvic12]

a te Im up for hire, will finish in one day my charge some tacos please

[@gabet3754]

asada or pollo?

[@navisingh100]

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[@pjnadimi4955]

love your videos.... very professional

[@GreentopLandscapes]

Great stuff well presented, well done

[@mauricegarvie5423]

When are u coming to the UK? When u do, u can do our back garden. Well done, looks great, so professional. MG

[@art40odd]

Very good informative videos...

[@mitre10nz]

Glad you liked it, thanks heaps

[@shanaynay336]

he is very helpful an gave me a whole bunch of ideas of things to do around the outside of the house, an not to mention kinda cute

[@j7dobbie]

Brilliant! straight to the point and helpful. I'm doing it! Well done video!

[@garycooper2502]

Great job

[@jeoffrym5860]

Thus guy is the man

[@tristianobrien5114]

excellent video sir!

[@joem8912]

Beautiful job!!!

[@10secTonner]

I think a few video clips on whirlbirds and skylights, might be interesting, I've done the whirlybirds and I'm keen to give the skylights a go, I was going to use a electric chainsaw to cut the battons is that a good idea? thanks in advance regards Tony

[@mitre10nz]

Hi Tony, this kind of work will need to be done by a Licensed Building Practitioner because of structural integrity and water tightness concerns 😃

[@jsaldarriaga86]

Great job!

[@theamerican4609]

What type of wood would you recommend in snowy winter regions?

[@MarQu3]

A tip top job mate

[@thestr8jacket1]

I just received my sleepers in 250 x 100 x 3 metre lengths, i can barely lift them. What possible chance is there of these ever moving once laid on the ground?? Steel rods and concrete seem a bit overkill.

[@pprreejj]

That's what i thought too but still a quality video. The stones underneath to allow for drainage is also a great idea

[@makealoon]

Awesome video

[@mitre10nz]

Glad you enjoyed it! ^Cam

[@discipulo123]

awesome!

[@jameslewthwaite7964]

Great video thanks. A 400mm reinforcing bar won't fit into a 50mm+50mm+250mm hole. The 'kick' won't be embedded in concrete as shown - all those graphics and no one picked that up?

[@reigns_206]

James Lewthwaite actually it would as when you have the bend it's tucks into the concrete to make a hooked compacted pocket so the rebar wouldn't be able to move unless under intense pressure.

[@supermankelly]

Thought you weren't going to vanish it. What is the name.of the vanish colour?

[@moodybloomscraftsandfloral]

what about a smaller trellis archway?

[@lloydellis2693]

I love these vids the guy is the DIY bear grylls.

[@chandlerbingbong]

Surely some pea gravel and a few stakes would do the job?

[@wabvending4671]

Is there a specific material list based on the project in the video?

[@gentlemanjackgang4569]

What's the size if the Macrocarpa you used? Awesome job by the way, just subscribed.

[@WSM-f4w]

Awesome mate thanks!

[@luap1983]

Very well done, but bit over kill for 1 sleeper high!

[@kingding8569]

Luap 1983 not in NZ where you have a lot of earthquakes all the time. This holds them in place.

[@luap1983]

King Ding fair enough!!

[@nicolegolding5185]

@@kingding8569 Looks strong enough to hold an earthquake in place!

[@buckwild1759]

what are thoes cuz 200 x 100? no cypress in brisbane

[@philipcampbell4023]

Great video, looking for ideas for the garden myself. Nice one lad.

[@AJ-ty1rq]

It's not stained at the end as some suggest, it's just been wet.

[@petricastacescu149]

Hello what kind of wood can I use for this job

[@mitre10nz]

Hey Patricia, here's our full guide with a list of materials you can use :) www.mitre10.co.nz/guides-and-advice/guide/how-to-create-wooden-garden-borders ^James

[@ninawilson5576]

macrocarpa is classed as very durable- it lasts the same as h3.2 pine

[@popiscoolnow]

tsunami hits new Zealand I am gonna grab a hold of this garden border and ride it out.hope everyone is Ok over there today after earthquake

[@enniobezhani5562]

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[@masonoutward9490]

try Stodoys instructions

[@gksjithv]

Thanks man. you are great..... Once again

[@richrggibson]

Quality Job

[@stardust330]

Rich B!

[@musiconline11]

what do you use to stain the wood?

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[@tommavrakos]

beautiful

[@moi7748]

wow - lots of brilliant tips - I'm subscribed!!

[@bouncindan]

if i wanted to flip the sleepers to stand upright could i still use the same methods?

[@MatthewPotts]

yep, some measurements would be different but same thing would work

[@AK-lz9ks]

круто) просто и интересно получилось. еще и ТБ придерживается - офигенно!

[@Tunquenino]

very cool men! I liked

[@iamwepty8986]

you make it look easy

[@gnuthad]

"Just go nice and gently." Proceeds to bash it hard. :-)

[@Fe7Ace]

"I could give that a stain, but I quite like the natural look." Proceeds to show final product that has been stained. :P

[@tonyoconnell6340]

Lleyton O'Connell is cool for nz

[@lindawise8240]

THANKYOU for the tips

[@ProgressiveHivemind]

"And even simpler way.." a huge bending tool no one has. I'm not sure hooking the rods is necessary in cement (try pulling a straight rod out of dry cement!) along with the weight of a sleeper. But perhaps could just do two 45deg holes each end pointing inward. =\======/= Once cement tries will be physically impossible to separate from cement. (Less holes, less rods, less cement) No need for a very simple huge bending tool no one has.

[@supermankelly]

Mr Kelly!

[@chadnz1003]

@SidtheKid 😂😂😂😂spot on mate thats why we are the land of the long white cloud..the white clouds tip down the bottom of the globe to where we are😂thats how maui caught the sun😂😂😂

[@mariereevey110]

Thanks very helpful spring, project

[@WinterCrafter]

"Loves the natural looks of the wood' 'end of the video sees the entire wood stained xD

[@savvynz]

Yeah, I guessed the wife preferred the stained look.

[@davidmarinan4818]

😂😂😂

[@camerondalelee]

Hahahaha

[@schwatster]

AND termites? Maybe you don't have those in NZ...

[@SmilingCat-b8o]

schwatster there is no such thing in NZ ;-P

[@jessebelfrancisco]

P8

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[@treynigata4377]

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[@aaroncowley700]

Wont the grass still creep under that? Ending up in ya garden bed.

[@netposerx]

Not sure about the rebar into the concrete. Seemed like a waste of time and money considering there is no load on any side of those timbers. Is it because the landscapers smash into them with a mower?

[@cuisineoummariam3153]

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[@SmithCaro]

Seriously Stan, can you please come and renovate my home an garden ..... I am being serious !!!!!

[@balloney2175]

you just want to sleep with the guy I guess

[@maxmoody3074]

For all of us imperial measurement people, every .0396 = 1 mm. so for 50 mm take .0396 x 50 = 1.98 inches ( or 2 inches).

[@maguzca1358]

How much does it cost you?

[@777brucekim777]

Is that a fig tree in background?

[@iamwepty8986]

just like a pro

[@hybridroswell]

the concrete was too much tho, just bang long steaks in to it. so it can be moved or changed

[@dgale1023]

what is scorea

[@dgale1023]

thank you

[@richarddodd600]

Scoria

[@paularmstrong4928]

Thanks

[@markrichardson5796]

OR.... if you want to do it cheaply..... Lay out your sleepers. Wack a treated wooden peg in next to the sleeper at 600mm centers on the inside. Make sure it ends up half way down the depth of the sleeper so when you put dirt in the top of the peg is covered. Wedge a spade under the sleeper and use it as a lever to lift the sleeper up to the height you want, and then put a large exterior grade screw in through the face of the peg and into the sleeper. Will lock it off nice and strong for ever and can be done in fraction of the time as concreting it in.

[@CuteBabyNamesforGirlsandBoys]

Awesome video! No fluff all substance.

[@deec45]

Awesome job bro, thanks for sharing, kapai! :)

[@overto100]

That looks like untreated wood, how is this supposed to last when it is essentially in contact with the ground?? Is the climate there super dry or something? I would love to try this but pressure treated wood does not have the beautiful light color of the stuff he is using and kind of ruins the look in my opinion. :/

[@stryka777]

Hes using Macrocarpa timber - often referred to in New Zealand as "Macro", or, as he said "Maccy"...... Its pretty solid stuff and basically doesnt need treatment. It does "blond" off and loose its orange look, but lots of people like the blond anyway. You can prolong the life of it by rubbing organic oil into it and that makes it last longer. Chur......

[@WenceOG]

informative, benjamin sainsbury!

[@-bdl2696]

that ground base of scoria will give it a much longer lifespan, this wood is pretty much like american redwood as far as its durability goes, it will last as a border just fine.

[@balloney2175]

you want it last longer? believe in Trump... he won't lie.

[@NipponKiwi]

I gave up on the string line!