How To Make A Bespoke Lead Slate

In this video I make a bespoke lead slate to suit a 195 mm flue. Set at 22.5 degrees.
Complete step by step guide.

[@glynstorer3269]

Take me right back to my apprenticeship nice work I used to love lead burning

[@slbleadworks]

What did you used to enjoy doing the most ?

[@Derekm-ls7jr]

only joined you recently stuart you are pleasure to watch and absolutely mustard with all the lead work i'v seen

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching my vids and taking the time to comment.

[@philltownsend5503]

Done these for years , just like this , loved the job ,you are some body well done you, craftsman 👍

[@philltownsend5503]

Big tip ,use same code lead ,as filler stick !

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@williamtucker5851]

Thanks for doing the lead slate for me. I always wondered how you get the angle, great job. Stewart Tucker

[@slbleadworks]

Your welcome sorry it’s not the usual standard size but it’s the same principle.

[@warwickwood7017]

Great to see footage of you working the lead! Keep up the good work Stu…

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. I’m trying to show this more and more now. Thanks for watching.

[@phillipminchinton5179]

Great to watch and learn, keep them coming and all the best for '23.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching. Hopefully I’ll have lots of interesting projects in 23.

[@Cris.d.em71]

Great video as always Stuart….. I hope u had a great Christmas and I wish u nothing but success in the new year and many more videos to come… Much love Chris 👍🙏❤️

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you so much Chris hope you all had a good Christmas too and thanks for watching.

[@adsaccuracy]

Done very nicely young man👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@peterdawson5115]

Very nice Stu, years since I made a slate, enjoyed watching the master at work. 👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you so much. Sorry this one was quite long.

[@thecelt4807]

proper job mate very nice .. here in australia with things getting changed global etc getting more rain now and for longer periods the old silicone on the fire flu seals aint the best lol cheers for video been thinking similar for fire flu seal on the house cheers mate

[@slbleadworks]

Here in U.K our summer has been very wet so far. Are you able to buy lead in Australia ?

[@thecelt4807]

@@slbleadworks gday mate yes can buy but its expensive as fk like everything else

[@aaroncartlidge]

Just got recommended this by someone on Facebook, mega work! does the lead warp at all with the heat? i do a lot of MIG welding during vehicle restoration and warping is an absolute pig with he heat, would've thought this would be the same if not worse with he lower melting temp, softness of the materials.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you so much. No I’ve never noticed the lead to warp at all and I’ve made so many of these. Thanks for watching.

[@craigthornhill2373]

Hi love watching you videos I’m just getting into a little lead work and was wondering why you overlay the lead on the joins instead of butting them …??? Ps them barrel dormers look absolutely fantastic great job you must be proud when you look back at what you have done 👍👍👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you I’m glad your enjoying the vids. Yes I always lap weld as I find it easier than butt welds and also quicker. Thank you I really enjoyed doing those barrel dormers and yes I’m very proud and love looking back at jobs I’ve done etc.

[@nigelgribble8736]

Some skill here. I had a go and blew tho straight away. Lead running everywhere. It's unbelievable difficult thing to do.

[@slbleadworks]

Sounds like you had your flame way too hot. Next time you try it. Turn the heat right down and see how you get on

[@tomalley798]

Thanking you for the tips on the how to 🙏

[@slbleadworks]

Your welcome thanks for watching. Do you think this vid was too long ?.

[@tomalley798]

@@slbleadworks a big fat NO. I would have liked to see the install as well.

[@justjames1111]

Great video Stu. Can I ask, I've got one of these on my Roof for the Soil Outlet Pipe and it's about 22yrs old, but a Scaffolder dropped a pole on the chimney/upright and damaged it and the impact may have damaged the welds, so can it be repaired/rewelded or will it need replacing? Thanks.

[@slbleadworks]

Hi thank you I’m glad you liked the vid and thanks for watching. It might be able to be repaired. But it would probably be quicker and easier to make a new one.

[@PeakyBlinder]

Very neat stu, I normally set up a timber jig when I'm off site but that angle lead is a nifty idea, I'll be using that next time.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. Yes I’ve always done them this way when off site. And thanks for watching.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. Yes I’ve always done them this way when off site. And thanks for watching.

[@ianstevens9655]

Love your work. So inspirational for the lads starting out😊😊

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@multirole240]

Very neat clean job as usual Stu. Thanks for sharing your work. Basic question .... How do you weather seal the top edge of the lead tube to the flue tube. Thanks.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching. I think the builder has a top hat that weathers the top edge. I’m sure there will be a mastic seal too.

[@bloodknottrevelian3396]

Why did you position the welded seam at the back of the angle? Just curious.

[@slbleadworks]

Just so it’s not visible once fitted.

[@stevedangerous1]

Lovely matey, and not an angle grinder insight....

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@jonathanpattison5108]

Hi Stuart recently had to fabricate a lead rainwater pipe swan neck I had to cut and weld it have you had any experience using bobbins and a dummy to bend a pipe and if so is it difficult to do ?

[@slbleadworks]

Hi no it’s something I’ve never done. I think the closest I’ve come is hoppa heads

[@glynstorer3269]

I used to make loads of lead slates when I was a apprentice

[@slbleadworks]

I remember running loads off too.

[@davetaylor4741]

Very pretty. Bit different to the rubber, one size fits all, roof tights we get out here for penetrations. Two things. For getting your angle and to save a bit of time and effort. Why not buy a large carpenter protractor. They come in a variety of sizes. I think I have a 300mm and a 450 or 600mm. Solid steel or aluminium. Set the angle off the bench and use that to set your tube angle. Save you having to scribe, cut and weld your kite piece. The other observation is making the flange on the tube. You free hand the 10mm flange. Your's looks pretty symmetrical so all good. But with a lesser hand and an uneven flange that would change the pitch. The worse the flange the bigger the change. You do loads and not an issue but something to watch for someone else. Another neat job.

[@slbleadworks]

I’ll have to look into one of these carpenter protractors. Surely you still need to scribe and cut the angle on the up stand ?

[@davetaylor4741]

@@slbleadworks Shouldn't have to. The arms can be set at the required angle. We use them as saw guides etc. One arm on the bench. The other upwards at the angle you need. Put your lead tube up against that.

[@boyroy8439]

Dying art, great videos your volume is very low, I loves working with lead many many years ago, keep up you good work.

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. Sorry about the audio. I have recently upgraded my phone and the mic doesn’t seem to be as good. I’m looking into getting a mic in the new year.

[@mmroofs]

Great job Stu!. Just curious what you do with your lead scraps?

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. I collect all the little pieces and take them into the scrap yard when I’ve got a certain amount. It helps cover my fuel as I have to do so much travelling for work.

[@tomalley798]

@@slbleadworks what’s the bet you are underpaid. It’s sad to see those who deserve $$$ get the raw end of the deal. Where can you find a master in lead workmanship these days. It’s soon to be a loss to the industry of arts.

[@slbleadworks]

@@tomalley798 yes I’m definitely on a basic wage unfortunately. It’s one of the reasons I’ve started up this channel. Every little helps.

[@Fathervinyard]

i make these slates regularly… but with copper zink etc double locking the pipe to the slate 👍🏻

[@slbleadworks]

Oh cool that’s awesome

[@johanlam1098]

I would love 2 work with you

[@slbleadworks]

Thank you. And thanks for watching the vid.

[@paulsaunders3700]

Shame about the camera ,had to guess what you were doing 😢 I’m going to watch the video again as I’ve just found that the problem was my end not yours ,sorry😮

[@slbleadworks]

Hope it was all ok second time around. Thanks for watching.

[@paulsaunders3700]

@@slbleadworks yes I zoomed in to watch your weld and forgot to zoom back out 🫣

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘👍👍

[@slbleadworks]

Thanks for watching mate

[@Nala1950]

I think you should wear eye protection when lead welding just a precaution

[@slbleadworks]

Your totally right