How to join square edge worktops

[@TheDribbley]

As i dont do kitchens all the time, and when i do, they tend to be round edge worktops, this is the video i watch whenever I have a square edge to do. Nice one 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

That’s awesome buddy ! Really glad I could help ! Thanks for commenting !

[@DeanneMariaCreates]

Well today it was my first time ever doing this and it went extremely well. Sharpened my chisel and warmed the edges and hey ho.. 🥰 Thank you. Had stupid quotes of £350 - 550 and not including VAT. So pleased that I found you! 👍👍👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Congrats on doing this !! So glad you managed to do this yourself !! To be honest them quotes are about right but if you can do it yourself then that’s a win 👍🏻

[@Marktb363]

Useful video, thank you Lewis 👍. If you ever get the chance to show how to measure and route out the bolt holes that'd be brilliant 🙂 Thanks again

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy, yes I am planning to do one but just waiting for the right job to come along, should have really done it when I fitted this 🤦‍♂️

[@richardhutchings4799]

Great video fir square edge fitting keep it up fella

[@mattnokblad]

Good video mate, been looking for a clear instructive video on this as I’m fitting my first worktop soon.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Good luck buddy ! Just take your time and follow the steps in the video, if you need anymore help feel free to ask ! And let me know how you get on !

[@jrsuk1170]

It's nuts the amount chippies I see putting a big masons mitre on square edge worktops. I used to do it your way but I've got a trend jig now that creates a 3mm masons mitre, just enough to take the edging off and give a router clean cut on both edges. Good video 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Ohh really mate ! Now that’s something I would be interested in ! You got a part number at all mate ?

[@jrsuk1170]

@@LTWCarpentry KWJ 750 pro You can set the masons mitre to different depths. I mostly use 3mm. When you do standard post formed top you can set it to cut a lot less out that a standard jig. They are highly recommend. Trend have got a good tutorial video on KZbin.

[@paulknights1764]

Agreed I’ve got that jig I did a 10mm mason mitre , worked a treat , quick and no need to remove the edging. I personally think you get a better joint using the router. But both ways will get the desired result.

[@aljones4719]

Nice to see the job done properly. So many don't understand the geometry involved and use a jog that produces a rediculous cutback. An accentuated problem when solid wood top is used.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers for the comment buddy, really appreciate it. Yes I agree with solid wood tops you should always do but joints to allow for wood movement. For context this is a laminate worktop 👍🏻

[@oliverjamescarpentryi8202]

I personally use a chisel to start removing the edges but I then use mall grips to remove it by rolling back then you don’t have anything change of marking or damage the top

[@LTWCarpentry]

I’ve never had much luck doing it that way, I always find it snaps as I’m pulling it off, I would much rather do it that way though as I can see the benefits as you have stated ! Got any tips ?

[@LTWCarpentry]

No I’ll be honest with you, it’s not the easiest job ever ! You can see by the video that I had some snapping, I think that’s where the hairdryer would really work well. But even with it snapping like that I still massively prefer doing it this way.

[@gilesroston6200]

I do the same thing but use a heat gun to warm up the edging I’m removing, works A LOT easier mate!! Biscuits too but I’ve seen another comment saying you usually use them. Keep the content coming, good to see other fitters methods

[@gilesroston6200]

Then I’ve watched end of video and you mentioned it 🤣

[@LTWCarpentry]

😂😂 yeah mate like I say I don’t normally bother but I k ow a lot of people do, also with the biscuit in it I’m very fortunate and have a domino jointer so I’ve started using them in my worktops but i didn’t want to put it in the video as I didn’t want people to think you have to use them. Thanks for your comment and support mate ! Really appreciated !

[@scottelliott72]

Hi mate - great video. Just about to fit a square edge laminate worktop and was wondering about butt joint versus masons mitre. Is there any reason to ever mason mitre with a square edge laminate? Also why did you not biscuit joint this one? Thanks again!

[@Mike_5]

9:00 Another top quality Double Electrical Socket install from a well known KZbin electrician ...

[@richardhunter8958]

I absolutely love this guy fantastic

[@LTWCarpentry]

Nice one buddy, I really appreciate that !

[@chitollarenas355]

Good job clear instruction👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy 🍻

[@pete18]

good video m8 ,i use this every time ,a heat gun is useful to

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Pete, yes I agree, just got to be careful not to melt it 😂

[@pete18]

@@LTWCarpentry yes 100% 😂 its easy with 2 people . and square edge are the way to go now, 👍

[@martinwhitley9893]

Very good demonstration this is how I’m going to fit my worktop

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks for the comment Martin ! Good luck with your worktop let me know how you get on ! 🍻

[@liamobrian9642]

Great shout i had few same deal took strip of with router tried heat gun was crap but i give ur method a go nice one

[@LTWCarpentry]

Yeah unfortunately there is no easy method ! It’s all a pain but I find this the easiest if that makes sense 👍🏻

[@charleslyall4911]

Yes you cut the edge of the small worktop ,thanks

[@Corruptedworld33]

Brilliant explanation. Thank you

[@LTWCarpentry]

Your welcome ! And thanks for the support buddy 👍🏻

[@dermotkelly6946]

Nice job 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers dermot 🍻

[@Simon-Smith.]

Recently did a square edge worktop but I used a heat gun to remove the edge trim and dominos for alignment. Great video and thanks for sharing your tips.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers for your comment buddy, I’ve recently started using dominos aswell, really works a treat dosent it, I didn’t want to use the dominos on the video as I didn’t want to put people off doing it.

[@Simon-Smith.]

@@LTWCarpentry Subscribed fella, look forward to more content.

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@Simon-Smith. cheer buddy ! Means a lot ! If there is anything you would like to see videos on let me know buddy ! 👍🏻

[@Simon-Smith.]

@@LTWCarpentry I'm mentioning the obvious here, but it's always good to have a nose around others set-up, so what about a van tour, Shop tour, favourite tools, and maybe the business side of being a carpenter. I've been doing carpentry/cabinet making for around 6 years now, self-taught with the help of youtube, and I'm always eager to learn from others.

[@LTWCarpentry]

No that’s a great shout mate ! I have been thinking about doing these types of videos, I was actually thinking about doing a video on my day to day tool box set up, what do you think ? Do you think that would go down well ? Also been thinking about a video on how I get my work and what steps I take to reach new customers in my area ? Thanks for this comment mate ! It’s hard to think of new video ideas so anything like this is a massive help !

[@azajakal9614]

Useful video thank you

[@LTWCarpentry]

Your welcome, feel free to check out the rest of the videos on worktops, there’s a playlist on my channel and more coming tomorrow and next Sunday

[@martinnicholls1871]

Great Video, Very helpful 👍👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Nice one buddy ! Thanks for the comment ! 🍻

[@patty-ow9ul]

Very helpful mate, really appreciate it thankyou

[@LTWCarpentry]

No problem at all buddy, glad I could help

[@markhoulding1938]

Yep agree mate clear silicone or colour match if possible 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Been using it for years mate ! 👍🏻

[@AllBikesGreatAndSmall]

Good clear video. About to fit a worktop and haven't done one for 20 years. Thanks for the help

[@LTWCarpentry]

No problem at all, thank for you comment! Best of luck with the worktop, if you need anything please feel free to get in touch !

[@jimdunbar3711]

What tool do you use to cut the male piece to get a perfect edge. A circular saw or router?

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@jimdunbar3711 I used my makita track saw with a decent blade in it, you could also use a router if you wanted to too 👍🏻

[@AllBikesGreatAndSmall]

@@jimdunbar3711 I used the circular saw to cut the length. I cut the edge that was going to be the other end to the join if that makes sense. I used a guide by clamping a piece of wood to the worktop so that the cut would be as straight as possible.

[@jimdunbar3711]

@@LTWCarpentry sounds like a good excuse to the mrs to get myself a track saw. 😉

[@davet4643]

Nice job! You need to pay the extra fiver fornzip bolts though, tighten them up with the drill in seconds instead of quarter turns on a spanner

[@LTWCarpentry]

Yes I agree I do prefer them I just have a ton of the standard bolts in storage that I’m working my way through 😂😂 thanks for the comment and support dude 🤘

[@nalanimulcahy8451]

Well that was incredibly bloody useful, nice surprise. 🥰

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers for your comment its much appreciated 🍻👍

[@rayboish]

As someone else said I think a heat gun would be safer for removing laminate edge. I agree clear silicon for joint.

[@LTWCarpentry]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@2326TOM]

really nice. Thank you.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks buddy

[@charleslyall4911]

Hi,I take it you leave the good edge on the small worktop,thanks

[@nalanimulcahy8451]

Dammit, I watched the video, removed the edge on both join sides, then read your comment 🤦‍♀

[@kasthom3]

I need to make a joint like this soon at my daughter's new old house,found it very useful but I'm still unsure about the bolting together bit any chance of doing a video covering that aspect. Thanks

[@EclaWood]

Meja kitchen set yang terlihat cantik 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy

[@691shaun]

Good video only thing I would change is the bolts!I used the zip bolts so much easier today 👌🏼 keep up the great videos 👍🏼

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers for the comment buddy ! Yes I do prefer them. I have a bucket load of these standard ones in my storage, trying to get through them 😂😂 I should stop being a tight fit and bin them 👍🏻

[@691shaun]

@@LTWCarpentry yeah I’m the same 🤣🤣 just can’t bring myself to use them since zips come on the seen

[@LTWCarpentry]

There are so much better aint they mate ! Saves a lot of rolling around in the cupboards aswell !

[@vrglcom]

@@LTWCarpentrywhat do you do if you can’t access bolts from underneath though? My corner cabinet has the corner doors on it so the tops of base has a support panel on it Do you just cut a hole in it or bolt it together on a bench first the place on top of base unit?

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@vrglcom cut a hole in the solid top buddy, just where you want to bolts, that way you don’t weaken your cabinets

[@michaelplays2449]

Nice job !!!!!

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy !

[@Samwise457]

Good video mate keep em coming

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy !

[@leecav214]

excellent video from a very genuinely helpful guy...quick question do you use colour fill on the joint afterward?

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy ! I don’t always as the joints normally come up good, I open use it if I can’t get the joint to pull up tight for some reason

[@davidc2594]

Good video, but you lost me with 'bolting up'. Where are you bolting? I can't see what you are bolting the long piece to and how you are doing it?

[@LTWCarpentry]

There is a video on my channel all about doing the bolts mate, if you look through the playlist called “kitchen worktops” you’ll find loads of videos in there

[@whatabouterrr5729]

Careful placement of a wotktop jig and with the use of a router would achieve better results in a tenth of the time m8.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Your entitled to you opinion buddy but I don’t think it would achieve a better result, being a carpenter who has tried both methods I would say the both leave good results, I just prefer to do it this way. Thanks for your comment though 👍🏻

[@doc0660]

great video for newbies like me. Just wondering how you would approach a square edge solid (Beech) worktop joint since there's no laminate edge. Would you use this method and just abut the wood or would you use a Masons joint?

[@LTWCarpentry]

I would do it exactly the same way mate, just obviously you don’t have to remove the edging 🍻

[@chazM6116]

why measure the top before you removed the edge strip? its now short by the thickness of the strip

[@LTWCarpentry]

Because you don’t want it to tight, if its tight you won’t have tolerance to get it in when you have the glue in place, also you risk damaging the finished end panel on the other side.

[@Chris-mn7yy]

What a great video! Got kitchen delivery on Thursday... I have to do a similar joint, but the worktops are Oak. Should I still do it the same way mate? Just no strip to remove?

[@LTWCarpentry]

Yes mate, exactly the same providing there is no round over in the edge ! Thanks for you kind words buddy 👍🏻

[@dilligaf2386]

Worktop looks real any chance of a link to get one. Great video

[@LTWCarpentry]

Hi mate I haven’t got a link I’m affraid as this worktop was supplied by the customer although it is axiom laminate worktop, just punch that in to google and you should find one no problems , sorry I can’t help any further.

[@stevenjasonchurch6126]

Great videos mate.Very clear and very helpful.Have you got any jobs going with you? 😂

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers Steven ! lol unfortunately not mate, I’m a loan ranger 😂😂

[@stevenjasonchurch6126]

@@LTWCarpentry keep up the good work with the videos. All the best.👍

[@ericthekingthekingtheking4842]

when a work joins near a sink you cant bolt it how do you get around that? my kitchen fitter that that problem and i am now in dispute with howdens because the design didnt allow bolts due to sink location

[@LTWCarpentry]

Sometime you can do your join the other way so the bolts don’t go under the sink but failing that you can bolt and glue it up, let the glue go off then take them out, I have also put the bolts under the draining board before and routed out the material above them, I would also opt for running the joint the other way if possible, hope this helps

[@seantaylor6123]

Well I thort that was hard to do but watching you made it look very easy ish Well done great content 👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy ! And thanks for the support ! Just the things to remember is take your time and never work towards the edge of the worktop !

[@adydanner]

If the worktop was solid oak would you still need to remove a line of material for the worktop to interlock to? Nice video thanks for posting

[@LTWCarpentry]

No mate, aslong as it square edged then there’s no need to take anything off, just rout in your bolt holes and away you go.

[@paulhopewell4749]

Hi, very informative chap, do you have a video of how to cut the worktop to length please? Avoiding chipping out etc

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks very much for you comment. Unfortunately I don’t yet but I will do one 👍🏻

[@paulhopewell4749]

@@LTWCarpentry thanks, I'll keep an eye out for it

[@leegumm3170]

Is it essential to remove the edging strip on square edge tops? I appreciate that there is a tiny curve on the top of the strip that would prevent a 100% perfect joint but it would still look pretty good right?

[@LTWCarpentry]

So not essentially I have seen people that haven’t removed the strip and customers have been very happy with it, I personally think it looks much better to remove the strip but in terms of will it work as a joint yes. I would suggest getting a couple of off cuts and experimenting first to see what you happy with.

[@robertfisher632]

Hairdryer will help to remove the edge someone not as experienced will shit it using a hammer and chisel ,

[@petef7323]

Good video! I'd be running a hot iron along that edging strip, just to ease the glue off a little.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Don’t use an iron it will melt and make a right mess, use a hair dryer to warm it up.

[@petef7323]

@LTWCarpentry melt the laminate? If you know, you know

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@petef7323 the edging in these worktops isn’t Laminate, it’s pvc edging, the top is laminate

[@petef7323]

@LTWCarpentry I'd put cardboard between the lipping and the iron, then. If it's coming off, it doesn't matter if it's damaged. I'm only interested in softening the glue, so it doesn't rip chunks from the chipboard. Also, you wouldn't need to get so close to the laminate top with a chisel.

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@petef7323 okay cool 👍🏻

[@leereed1236]

Great video. I don’t have a router but have a track saw, do you think that will give a clean enough cut to make a nice joint?

[@LTWCarpentry]

Hi Lee, yes it will do mate, nice sharp blade, take your time and it will be fine 🍻

[@NolimitsNinja]

I like it, but what I got from it is that working with an £800 length of laminate on my first try might not be the best idea. I'll get a pro in for that!

[@LTWCarpentry]

It’s not for everyone one buddy 👍🏻 best of luck 👍🏻

[@sufykhan1]

Hi mate quick question, would you cut a HPL laminate any different to a normal laminate?

[@LTWCarpentry]

It’s the same principle but a completely different job if that makes sense ? They are very touch to cut. I would say cut with a track saw then clean up with a router and straight edge

[@MonicaVandenberg1]

arrg was looking for where you place the bolts !!

[@LTWCarpentry]

I normally space them, 100mm 300mm and 500mm from the front edge buddy

[@lukestyles2615]

From what i gather I'm supposed to leave a 5mil expansion gap on a solid wood worktop. Would this be just along the back where it meets the wall. Or would i need to leave the same gap where the worktop meets a wall or unit at the end many thanks. ?

[@LTWCarpentry]

I normally just leave it against the wall, I have never left it against units and never found it to be a problem.

[@lukestyles2615]

Thanks for the reply. I take it it doesn't really expand length ways then just across the grain.? Thanks

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@lukestyles2615 not really buddy, just across it’s width

[@lukestyles2615]

Ok thanks 👍

[@fatheadedfish]

I may be being stupid but I’ve watch the video a few times and couldn’t see any instructions on making the bolt holes..are they routed in place underneath? How does that part work? Any help would be appreciated.

[@LTWCarpentry]

No your not being stupid at all, I didn’t actually film doing the bolt holes as the video was already getting very long, yes they are routed in from the underneath using a jig. Hope this helps if you need any advice please feel free to ask.

[@teewithey5879]

@@LTWCarpentryhave you got a video showing how to do the cutouts for the bolts?

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@teewithey5879 yes there is one on my channel now under the playlist “kitchen worktops”

[@nation60]

Do you have to remove the edge strip on both worktops when joining or just the one as per video ? thanks

[@LTWCarpentry]

Just the one as per the video, follow the steps exactly as I did in the video and you won’t go wrong, hope that makes sense

[@crouchvalewoodcraft]

Nice one mate 👍👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy !

[@SuperMongo33]

Would u use the new trend pro jig that allows a 3mm backset for square edged worktops?

[@LTWCarpentry]

Yes mate, I would use any that makes life easier and leaves a decent finish 🍻

[@michaelking3065]

Heres my question maybe you can help me with- why do kitchen fitters use worktop bolts and not just glue up with dominos and clamp with ratchett clamps? ....might be a good reason for this

[@LTWCarpentry]

We use the work top bolts as this is a way of clamping, you could use a ratchet clamp but it’s not always possible to get them in if your working towards a wall ect. Also you would have to do you glue ups before putting the tops on the units which isn’t always possible. Short answer is the worktops bolts are easy and a solid permanent fixing. I do actually put dominos in my worktops aswell I just don’t on my tutorials as this tends to put people off taking the task on

[@geetarwanabe]

Is it necessary to remove the edge banding from dquare edge worktops at all? Do you get a small crack for food to settle in or what?

[@LTWCarpentry]

Yes I would say it’s necessary, it look terrible if you don’t and will leave a gap

[@jamieeallard113]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@castelnedd]

Nice video thanks 👍 but why do you have to take the edging strip off. Why not just bolt them straight together?

[@LTWCarpentry]

The edging strip has a very slight rounded edge, if you don’t take the edging off you will be left with a small gap and the joint will be a lot more visible

[@malcolmbramhall5382]

​@LTWCarpentry I went to see a job a "kitchen/bathroom fitter did . He did that and it looked a right mess. The strip needs to come off.

[@007silverwings]

Thanks for sharing this video. Would you be kind enough to share the brand of glue you normally use? Reason I ask is I'm fitting a square top worktop for a friend. It's a white top and I don't know if it's best to use white or clear glue and which brand works best in your experience 👍🏻

[@LTWCarpentry]

I’ll be honest mate I would use white silicon, that’s what I normally use, works a treat 👍🏻

[@007silverwings]

@@LTWCarpentry Ah OK, so just normal white silicone sealant. I was under the impression you were talking about more of a glue adhesive. Cheers! 👍🏻

[@user-xn4no1rv1r]

Just wandering where you purchased the clip on led work light, it looks quite good. Thanks

[@LTWCarpentry]

Hi, I got it from screwfix but I think they sell it in b&q aswell

[@MrWaynehaywood]

Many thanks

[@jaydogg9933]

i have the exact same knife :)

[@LTWCarpentry]

It’s a beauty aint it ! I love it !

[@martinDS533]

I would’ve liked to see how the “bolts” were installed

[@LTWCarpentry]

There is a video dedicated to fitting bolts on my channel buddy

[@martinDS533]

Thanks

[@leehudson1384]

Sorry for the stupid question but how did you cut the short bit to length? I assume the edge needs to be very precise as it's part of the joint, did you cut it with a router? Would a circular saw do the job? Thanks

[@LTWCarpentry]

No questions are stupid mate, that’s what I’m here for. I used a track saw with a new blade in it, a router would be a good option but you can do it with a circular saw, you want to keep the cut as straight as possible, so I would suggest using a straight edge to guide your saw (spirit levels are good for this) makes sure you have a good blade and most importantly take your time.and cut it from the underside.

[@leehudson1384]

@@LTWCarpentry thanks for the fast reply, I was abit worried about chipping. I'll do some test cuts first. The strip removal method you show works a treat though so thanks for the great video!

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@leehudson1384 no probs at all buddy, thanks for the comment, it’s really helps me ! Good luck mate and let me know if you need anything else 🤘

[@baggyboys5207]

Genuine question, why do you need to remove the edging strip.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Because it will show when you put the two pieces together leave a rather unpleasant looking joint.

[@Smarty72]

So, would I be correct in thinking that a square edge laminate worktop is a simpler worktop to join than a round edge worktop (for a novice)? I will be ordering two lengths of worktop, presumably the end of one of the worktops will be a perfectly square edge and ideal to join to the other? So then I would only need to worry about removing the edge tape and preparing the underside for the bolts?

[@LTWCarpentry]

I never really thought about it but yes I suppose they are easier to fit, In theory yes the edge should be perfectly square but I would recommend checking this as I have had some there aren’t, saying that you might not actually want them to be perfectly square, if your wall are out of square you will want to cut the end to suit, I do this by laying one over the other and making as needed. In answer to you last question yes your right other then scribing your joint

[@Smarty72]

Marvellous, thanks for replying. Will have to see how square the walls are when I get to fitting.

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@Smarty72 if you need any more help please feel free to ask 👍🏻

[@williambelford9661]

Personally I'd run a hot iron along the edging strip to soften the glue and, hopefully, get the edging strip off in one piece.

[@LTWCarpentry]

A hot iron would melt the edging strip cause a mess

[@williambelford9661]

@@LTWCarpentry funny but it doesn't melt iron on edge banding 🤔

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@williambelford9661 this is pvc edging not iron on edging

[@williambelford9661]

@@LTWCarpentry in the video you describe it as laminate.

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@williambelford9661 yes the worktop is a laminate worktop with a pvc edging, I tell you what mate you try it and and let me know when you discover I’m right

[@davidlynch2006]

Brill video buddy

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thank you buddy ! 👍🏻

[@fretbuzz6893]

I use 'BB Complete' on all cuts and joins, colour-matched to worktop colour, do not confuse BB Complete with that trash colourfill. Tubes come in two sizes for a normal mastic gun, it's the dogs dangly bits.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Never used it mate, I’ll have to give this a try ! Thanks buddy ! These are the comments that are needed !

[@fretbuzz6893]

@@LTWCarpentry check out the manufactures video on youtube by BUSHBOARD LTD they will guarantee your joints for 3 years. All the best mate.

[@LTWCarpentry]

I will do buddy ! Thank mate 👍🏻

[@MrFrobbo]

How on earth do the bolts fit? I've seen some type of tool for this?

[@joejoejoejoejoejoej]

Would help to see how the bolts are fitted and how one cuts a space for the bolts But still helpful ❤

[@LTWCarpentry]

There is a playlist on my channel that covers all these topics buddy, thanks for your comment

[@brucecurrie6913]

Anyone had experience of the the new Trend Trend KWJ750P jig (which can cut a minimal 3mm hockey stick joint) when cutting square edged worktops? I'm impressed by LTW's butt hand jointing skills - by removing laminate edging by hand - but don't trust my skills in removing edging tape with a sharp implement!! The new jig would remove the edging with the router whilst leaving a minimal hockey stick joint. Any user feedback appreciated!!!!

[@LTWCarpentry]

I haven’t had a chance to use one of these but would like to, I would still do it this way but I agree if your not feeling confident then that jig would help !

[@richardminett5033]

That's the jig I use, 3mm step is perfect for square edged tops. 10mm step looks great on bullnoze tops.

[@leehudson1384]

Did you need a router to create the recesses for the bolts?

[@LTWCarpentry]

Hi buddy, yes I did, and router and a jig.

[@Sherlockly]

Do you not use the mason mitre joint on any square edge worktops, it's only needed worktops that have rounded edges?

[@LTWCarpentry]

That’s correct mate, I only use a masons mitre when I have to now, if it’s square edged then I do a bit joint, I find it looks a lot cleaner.

[@Sherlockly]

@@LTWCarpentry do you have any videos on installing and cutting out the worktop for a cooker hob cheers

[@billy4148]

Never saw you cutting the holes, and did not see a finished close up.

[@LTWCarpentry]

There’s plenty of other worktop videos on my channel, feel free to watch them all

[@598billd]

How do the bolt connectors work?

[@LTWCarpentry]

You have to route a recess in the worktops form the underneath then you bolt them up. Sorry I need to do another video on this

[@lukepcreaney]

Is doing a biscuit joint overkill?

[@LTWCarpentry]

No not at all, in fact that’s what I do I just don’t want to overwhelm the video

[@lukepcreaney]

@@LTWCarpentry could I get away without biscuit jointing it...I don't want to fork out for one 🤣 Thanks

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@lukepcreaney yes mate deffo, just copy what I did in the video and you’ll be fine

[@lukepcreaney]

@@LTWCarpentry cheers mate 👍

[@phdiy3913]

Any particular reason for not using a router to take the front edge off, or is it just a preference thing

[@LTWCarpentry]

Just a preference thing really mate, also not wanting to use a router inside the customers house, and not wanting to drag it outside again 😂

[@phdiy3913]

Makes sense 😂

[@michaelabrown7397]

What bolts are you using to keep the 2 pieces of work top together

[@LTWCarpentry]

Just normal worktop bolts, you can by them from any hardware shop.

[@andrewbradley4511]

What sort of bolts was you using

[@LTWCarpentry]

Just standard worktop bolts buddy

[@jamieeallard113]

Wicked video babe!!!! Xxxx

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks you beautiful xxxx

[@Steve-dr7rr]

Would this work on osb for a workbench

[@LTWCarpentry]

To be honest you don’t really need to with an osb top, I would just buy them up and screw down to your frame work 👍🏻

[@LTWCarpentry]

To be honest you don’t really need to with an osb top, I would just buy them up and screw down to your frame work 👍🏻

[@karl212]

Time you've messed about stripping edging of you could of just done a normal worktop scribe with jig ....pull the jig of the pins so the hockey stick cut is really shallow literally 5 mm into male cut .....

[@tonyburden3054]

Do you ever use biscuits or is there no need?

[@LTWCarpentry]

Normally use dominos but did for this as it’s a beginners tutorial, you don’t need them/biscuits but it dose make life easier when trying to align

[@makitafan6986]

Use heat gun to remove edging tape next time. Much easier

[@LTWCarpentry]

Thanks for the comment buddy, yes I did say that at the end of the video 👍🏻

[@Samwise457]

I always use wood glue mate

[@LTWCarpentry]

That’s the thing mate everyone uses something different, none of them wrong all just personal presence isn’t it, I’ve actually started using dominos in a lot of my worktops now, only didnt on this one due to making the video.

[@jrsuk1170]

​@@LTWCarpentry I'd be interested in seeing a video using dominos.

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@jrsuk1170 cool mate, I can do that 👍🏻

[@sKunKeNsTeiN]

Why do you need to remove the strip? It looks better on

[@LTWCarpentry]

You need to remove the strip as I creates a gap when you join the worktops

[@richardmaddison3163]

Hiya mate where is the video you created to cut the bolt holes underneath the worktop?

[@LTWCarpentry]

Morning mate, I’m afraid I haven’t done one yet, I’ll get one sorted buddy 👍🏻

[@richardmaddison3163]

@@LTWCarpentry Thanks mate, do you have to use a jig and router to cut the holes for the bolts or could I just a circular hole cutter?

[@richardmaddison3163]

Hiya mate can you help at all?

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@richardmaddison3163 sorry buddy, I use a jig and router but you can use a hole saw but he care full not to drill all the way through 👍🏻

[@richardmaddison3163]

@@LTWCarpentry thanks mate what about the other part that needs cutting out? Could I just use an oscillating power tool?

[@evervol1]

Colourfil?

[@LTWCarpentry]

I don’t use colourfil buddy, you only really need colourfil if there’s a gap that needs filling.

[@rochellestewart4828]

Would you be able to say where the worktop was from?

[@LTWCarpentry]

I don’t actually know where it came from I’m affraid but it’s axiom worktop which are very readily available, a quick google search for axiom oak worktop will bring it up for you.

[@rochellestewart4828]

@@LTWCarpentry Thank you!

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@rochellestewart4828 your welcome

[@stevenbannister7286]

👍👍👍

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers for the comment buddy ! 👍🏻

[@lambdaboss5528]

Good video but the parts you skipped were very important to me as a home DIYer.

[@LTWCarpentry]

Which parts would you like advice on mate ?

[@lambdaboss5528]

@@LTWCarpentry All of it really. How to join the worktops with bolts. How to apply the glue between the worktops, etc. But perhaps someone as beginner as me just isn't the target audience. Still a good video :)

[@entirecosmos4335]

Is that a marlpes bluechip chisel

[@LTWCarpentry]

It is indeed buddy, I have two that are 1” thick I wish I had more ! Great chisel and really Holds an edge well !

[@entirecosmos4335]

@@LTWCarpentry well said crucible forged steel made in Sheffield

[@LTWCarpentry]

@@entirecosmos4335 I also have a set of the original marbles with the red and yellow handles, they are about 30 years old now, they are great other then they stink 😂

[@peterkelly8953]

Thanks, but if you are going to make a tutorial, you need to show all the critical steps, especially making the bolt mortices & how to apply the silicone & how much. From personal experience, it is very easy get into a real mess with silicone!!!

[@LTWCarpentry]

My normal rule of thumb with the silicon is use plenty, let it dry then cut it off 👍🏻

[@garvielloken3929]

Nooice

[@LTWCarpentry]

Cheers buddy !

[@ainsleybennett6450]

Hi good vid, do you take the edging off both pieces of worktop or just the one?

[@tubbycarpenter9847]

@@ainsleybennett6450 just the one

[@alexgeorge2418]

Personally id still use a jig and router

[@LTWCarpentry]

Each to there own mate 👍🏻

[@dustyfruit946]

Every square edged worktop I've seen has a very small rounded top edge. Surely this doesn't give a perfect joint when the male part of the joining worktop is butted up. I'd like to see a very close up of the joint from above at the front edge

[@LTWCarpentry]

That’s why I remove the edging strip if you didn’t then that small round over would remain there, by removing the strip you remove the round over.

[@dustyfruit946]

Sorry you misunderstood, I meant the joint at the front edge not the 600mm joint. 2 rounded edges butted up to each other at right angles wouldn't, join right unless you cut the edging at 45 degrees but you cut the front edge straight down

[@LTWCarpentry]

I see what you mean and yes I’m inclined to agree with you in principle but I’m practice it’s so negligible that it’s really not visible at all.

[@dustyfruit946]

I've just copied your way on a straight edge worktop and what an easier way of doing a joint. Have you never had an issue with not having any biscuits in the joints