Pop Up Socket Kitchen Worktop Installation | The Carpenter's Daughter

[@stephenparkes626]

Cheers for that advice, wasn't sure from which side of worktop to drill from .many thanks for the help

[@treblebass6721]

You're quite right about not being able to increase the size of the hole once it's been cut. It's a pain! I do have a solution though which I've used a few times. Clamp or screw a piece of ply to the underside (or clamp on the top of a fixed surface). This allows the drill bit to pilot the cutter (depending on the length of the drill bit). Once you get through the ply on top the cutter will guide itself and won't wander. I hope that's helpful and gets someone else out of a jam! Thanks for your videos, always look forward to them!

[@paulthompson5416]

If your using screw type saws just put the larger holesaw on the arbor first then screw on the smaller size after. The smaller one acts as a guide and cuts perfectly centre of previous hole.

[@treblebass6721]

@@paulthompson5416 I see what you mean. If the smaller (original) size holesaw fits inside the larger saw it should protrude further and act as a guide (if it all fits onto the arbor ok). I'll have to try that, thanks! I don't think it would work with the type of cutter Vikki was using though.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! :)

[@Mikidy303]

Nice video. I need to get out more, I didn't even know they made a pop up socket. And I like the outtake at the end. Thanks for posting.

[@jparky1972]

Once you start the outer hole, you can drill a hole right through the outer hole with a small drill bit. It gives the sawdust somewhere to go and helps prevent the wood burning.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks for the tip!

[@garydouglass9577]

Never seen one before. Good job. Well done 🤗

[@GenialHarryGrout]

Good project and something I hadn't considered before.

[@railman6868]

Brilliant Vikkie, I always wanted to know how those pop-up sockets were fitted. It is easier than I thought provided one uses a sharp hole cutter.

[@Craig84st]

Love the outtake at the end 😆

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Lol... got there after about 5 takes 😂😂

[@wisher21uk]

Great work there looks really good, just a suggestion use silicon to seal in case water gets under it and swells the worktop

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

I did consider it like my sink, but don't know what convinced me not too. I'll sort this once I get around to it :)

[@wisher21uk]

The Carpenter's Daughter good idea still looks great though 😊

[@leejudge7359]

Another great Video Vicky. I have just had a brand new kitchen fitted so not brave enough to try this yet.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! I absolutely know the feeling lol... once cut, that's it 😬😂

[@sikkepossu]

A tip for easier hole sawing. Hole saw's problem is that the saw dust has no place to go while sawing and it then clog up very quickly and therefore heats and even burn the wood. That's because the saw is circular, obviously. By drilling two holes (8mm or so) opposite sides of saw circle so that the saw will go over those holes makes some room for the saw dust to get off from the sawteeth. Hole saw will then saw quicker and won't heat up as much.

[@trevlocke1962]

Another brilliant well executed video, well done x

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks so much :)

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers Vicky I'm adding one of these to my daughters desk so it's a good heads up. Cheers Karl

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Glad I inspired :)

[@leechinnery2791]

Great job Vikky,and hope you and the family are well,things gradually getting back to normal sweetheart aren't they....🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@SteveC38]

Very nice addition👍

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you :)

[@pablogeorgia8146]

Every home needs a Vikkie 😊

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Yep 😂

[@paulyh4531]

I've put a couple of these in , and after about 6 months they don't spring up very well and get stuck so you have to pull them up , see if happens to your one as in gets stiff I mean 😉 good video nice to see you 🙂

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks for the heads up! :)

[@MSteed7931]

Could one of these be installed in an upper cabinet to pop down?

[@aroosanazir3654]

I love this channel so much 💗💗

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Aww, glad to hear it :)

[@The2follow]

Would bead of silicone help to complete the seal ?

[@paulkinsella8800]

Great job vikki

[@djfactoruk]

Great video. Have you thought of the motorised pop up socket. Would look ace.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! I just assumed they'd cost a fortune 😂

[@djfactoruk]

I actually got one from aliexpress for £90 with wireless charger and lights on top. Looks ace

[@oxymoron296]

I might try this out on my PC table setup. Wish me luck.

[@Morpha-Ahprom]

Good luck ☺

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Love mine :) Good luck 😊

[@oxymoron296]

@@Morpha-Ahprom why, thank you very much. 😁

[@oxymoron296]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Currently on Amazon looking for one. Preferably one with a surge protector.

[@markvickers4189]

The hole saw was a little on the large size for your drill , that is why it struggled a bit . So I think you did a very good job .

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! What drill would you recommend?

[@markvickers4189]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK I've only got expensive ones , but you can never have too much power . if you have an electric one try it on a scrap piece of wood to compare . I'm sure your dad as one to try out . One of my dewalt DCD996 is a good drill for me to use but the is lots of makes , maybe you could get some companies to let you try out there's on your KZbin . Look forward to watching your next video

[@markh3141]

3:04 if that does happen and you need a bigger hole, either tape the ‘plug of wood’ you just removed back in and use larger size or screw/clamp scrap wood over hole and drill again 😁

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Good tip :)

[@nickolasreeks4743]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK To enlarge an under size hole, get a bit of scrap ply and start to drill the new sized hole. DON'T cut through. Then cut full depth the original sized hole. Use Double sided tape to secure over the original hole and the part cut hole acts as your guide. Worked for me.

[@Ren-oj5ks]

Thank you.

[@simonthornley4594]

Top job great video as ever 👍👍

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! :)

[@stevecraft00]

Very nice job as always, but i would only ever use a popup as a last resort. You are effectively using an extension lead limited to 13 amps, and in a kitchen where high power appliances are used, you dont want to be limited like this. I appreciate this is a utility room though. You have a good bit of wall there to fix a couple of sockets to, i would have done that instead (unless there are reasons you couldnt do this!)

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! As we have a plug below, it felt very convenient solution :)

[@peterwentworth9181]

I think that hidden socket is awesome. I would love one in my kitchen but my worktops are granet 🙃

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! Would a diamond hole saw work for that?

[@Jako-fh8zg]

However you got there, it looks tip top 👍 great vid as always 👍👍

[@uhlsport036]

Amazing love it

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thank you :)

[@PhillWyattProjects]

Wow a magic pop up socket 🤯 am I the only person in the UK that has never seen one of these before 🤔

[@paulthompson5416]

Yep 👍🏼 🤣 Been about for years phill

[@PhillWyattProjects]

@@paulthompson5416 oh dear 😆

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Haha.. yes, I'm afraid so Phil. They're well old 😂😂

[@isyt1]

Wouldn’t recommend that socket if you’re wanting to use the USB connections to charge a device because it only gives out 1amp. You really want at least 3 for modern phones.

[@BlvdTelevision]

Is the drill in reverse at 3:00 ?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

No, it always looks the wrong way on camera when a drill's going fast

[@totherarf]

Nice job! If you read the packaging it will tell you what size hole is needed ....... or you could just hold a ruler up against it and measure it yourself ;0) Unless they have improved those multi-blade holesaws they are not the best quality and soon blunt (it is a Long time since I tried one though)! If you cut the wrong size hole there is a way round it (isn't there always?) ..... simply clamp a thin board across the hole you have already drilled and drill a new one! ...... If your blade is not deep enough, no problem, just start off the hole and when you have drilled as deep as you can remove the board. The new hole you have started will stabalise the blade! One point to remember is that your pop up socket will not be able to provide as much power as a twin socket! You are going through a single plug on the bottom so are limited to 13A .... and it Will get hot if you run it for long at that level. For those who doubt me try feeling your plug after you have run a tumble drier for a while! Setups like your desk on the other hand are ideal! ....... unless you have a handy electric heater fan for keeping your feet warm under there ;0)

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! I measured it first and was surprised it was tight 😂 Good job I did a test run!

[@ThePlasterer]

Yay👍

[@BionicRusty]

Brilliant ♥️👏👏

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Cheers :)

[@amcluesent]

Get you! Fancy!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

😂 Nah... it's pretty cheap this one :) Fancy would've been one with a bluetooth speaker lol

[@amcluesent]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Did you consider running a bead of silicon sealant under the chrome rim in case liquid gets spilt on the worktop?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

I did wonder and to be honest, I was waiting for some people's views on this :) On the other hand, I thought, with this being a cheap one, I'd like to easily change if it broke.

[@nixygill7007]

Errr... am I missing something. But where does the power come from the sockets? What do they connect to? This video seems to be about drilling a hole, not actually about connecting a power socket in the worktop???? The most difficult part is connecting to electrical supply under the worktop which most people wont have if you have installed it after the kitchen fit.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

There's a hidden plug socket underneath. This isn't hard wired. I didn't show it as it's pitch black under there.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

I do mention it.

[@fireblaster9961]

Didn’t know they did plug in types I hard wired mine.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

I didn't know about hard wired ones until I started writing the blogpost for it 😂

[@paulthompson5416]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 put a plug and flex onto it and there you go plug in 😎

[@coolvideos8864]

Couldnt you just of measured the diameter of the sockets?

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

I did. You need to allow for clearance, too.

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Cheers :)

[@paulmcgeoch2603]

I watched the “hole”lot of this video 😉

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

😂

[@richardturnnidge]

Most of us add sockets in the kitchen for mixers, food processor, etc, but not Vikkie, her first thought is for charging power tools!!!

[@chrismaplethorpe6781]

If you let it go slightly off line while drilling they can grab. The bigger the holesaw the worse it is.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks! Good job it wasn't masonry then 😂 I had that lesson a few weeks prior :)

[@chrismaplethorpe6781]

@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK have had hole saws for masonry grab a few times back when I did extractor fans on rewires many years ago.

[@PeteLeaney]

In a kitchen it’s always worth putting a thin bead of silicone around it

[@andrewdavies1312]

New videooooo 😁

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Yes! Got quite a few to edit, but due to the lockdown (and a sense of panic), I'd felt I've needed to also work a balance with my food blog.

[@andrewdavies1312]

Are you not handy with a sewing machine? D.i.y mask tutorial? I don't wear them unless I'm doing sanding or such. But alot do.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Ha... I'm not even going there 😂 Can't wait for everything to go back to normal and have seen a few mask videos now, so I'm sure mine would be white noise 😂

[@andrewdavies1312]

I like lockdown. Roads are quiet and makes my deliveries alot easier lol

[@Vics251]

I always use a mains powered drill for jobs like this. Much quicker.🔌

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Cheers! Although once you go with battery power tools, it's hard to go back!!

[@deanoh6414]

Incorrect on enlarging the hole if you go too small initially. With the cutter you have just drill it again with the same set up plus the larger cutter on the same base palate. Smaller cutter is guided by current hole and larger cutter removes the wood you need for the hole size required. Slowly will be the order of the day though.

[@kreutzere]

@3:38 the human who interfered needs a kick in the backside. Just please wait until it gets fixed. You achieved absolutely nothing by interfering.

[@Mike_5]

Something else to annoy people in the kitchen - can't find the can opener, can't find the teaspoons and now can't find the sockets!