Nice work as usual Stuart but if I may point out ( from an old plumber ex Brixton School of Building) we were taught to do the final bits of flat dressing with a table tennis racket shaped piece of lead rather than the dresser to get all the marks out
I've actually just bought a c1870 Victorian house thats needs a full renovation, including the roof which has lead hips so this video will be very useful! Very much appreciate the time you spend making these videos Stu, your tutorials are invaluable!
Really enjoy watching you’re videos, as they have taken the mystery out of how this lead work gets done… I’ve seen numerous examples of the finished product while visiting friends in Guildford, Surrey area and was mystified as to how to do it. As a roofer in Massachusetts for 35 years installing mostly Cedar roofs I have “knocked up” countless dormer corners and apron flashings using roll lead and a 2x4 scrap. My question is can you explain the Code number for lead? I imagine they refer to thickness, but how many numbers are there and is a higher number thicker or thinner etc. Thanx
Hi thank you so much for watching my videos I really appreciate it and I’m glad your enjoying them. I love it when they reach people overseas. Yes so lead comes in codes as you said referring to the thickness. Starting at code 3 being the thinnest and generally going up to code 8. These are the common thicknesses however you can get lead specially made to your requirements. I once worked with code 10. I’ve never seen anything like it. And I doubt I ever will again.
The lord of lead..? On a Sunday..? Let us pray at the mopstick altar of the Maluble metal master….🙏👍 Cheers stu..! Hope u and yr wife and family are all well.. and yr shoulder is better…👍🙏x
You’ve got an amazing memory. Thank you. Unfortunately the shoulder still isn’t right. But I feel it has made some progress so fingers crossed I’m on the right path.
@@slbleadworks you do get a repair kit to replace the igniter, but they are 30 odd quid!! i used one out of a bbq lighter, and 60% of the time it works every time🤣
When it comes to doing lead work the hardest part is when you have to form it over something. Boss it as you say. Working with the flat pieces like general flashings. Even stepped flashings. Pretty easy once someone shows you. Never tried welding. So don't know. But have tried bossing lead. And that takes some doing. The heat must help a great deal. Never had a go using heat. Either way working it correctly to not thin and tear the lead takes practice. Like most things when you specialise you get good at it. If you don't, give it away. You got good at it. And each job you do shows that off beautifully.
Thank you so much. Yes heat helps a great deal . You should maybe give it a try next time. I’ve been in the trade for 27 years. But only started heating it in the last few years. I started on a code 6 job and I needed the heat to help me bend the lead over a Nicholson vent.
A wooden bossing stick would have been a better tool, rather than a rubber mallet, never used one really, to many creases to get out but each to their own, I’ve only been doing it for 49 years 😊
@@slbleadworks hi, your right about the lead, it’s definitely not as pure as it used to be, they only “guarantee” for ten years and only for you use shorter lengths ie C4, 1 mt instead of 1.5 and so on, I’ve used longer lengths, jobs I did over my time are still keeping out the rain and looking good, I work from experience, don’t take much notice of the pen pushers 😁 you take care, watch out, never had a fall, broken bone in my work until last October, on my own roof, believe it or not, I didn’t 😀
Grand job mate, to go on a grand house it would seem? I’m the same unfortunately work on lots of ££££ houses, I’ll never be able to afford one though! It slightly depresses me 😢😂😂
@@Cris.d.em71 I understand your 1st reply my friend, I do have a happy home, but going back to what I said originally is,.. working on very beautiful houses within its own land does somehow make one feel down sometimes. Believe me, I put the roofs on property’s like this,… stay well Cris 👍🏻👌🏻
I’m very lucky to work on some amazing properties. I too will never be able to afford one. But I do love seeing how the other half live and really enjoy working on high end properties.
Really impressed, a very efficient way of forming the roll ends. One thing we did was to make a lead flapper to remove the marks made by the bossing sticks and dressers. The dense lead just quickly irons out all the marks. Good to see lots of patination oil being used. Nice to watch such a high standard of workmanship👍👍👍
@@markrainford1219 I served my time with an old Plumber, he was 76 when he retired we used to get a lot of leadwork to do, so had a good grounding. He taught me to fold a piece of lead sheet and use it like a dresser to iron out the marks. It's just what he used to call it and it stuck with me. I am in my sixties now so it was a long time ago lol. I still use it. Other Plumber's have commented that they have never seen it so it might just be something that he did!
@@punxneverdead666 😂, I’ve been in the slating/ tiling game all my life ( I’m now 56), pretty successful. Maybe unbelievable, but I’ve never learned to lead weld, I’m taking a 5 day course this month, coz I’ve spent over £3,000 in the last month for lead to be welded for me. 🤷🏻♂️😂👍
@@DavidWilliams-zn2nc just been thinking of the same. Been roofing for years on and off now can do the basic stuff but welding the aprons and back gutters just take it to the next level.
Great work Stu. I've been practicing this technique in my garage for a job I have coming up but every time I do it the lead becomes really thin in the crease where it meets the mop stick. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Any advice would be appreciated.
Hi Stu, I would like to try lead welding. Could you recommend a set up that didn't involve hiring the gas bottles, as I would only use it 2 or 3 times a year. Thanks
Nice work as usual Stuart but if I may point out ( from an old plumber ex Brixton School of Building) we were taught to do the final bits of flat dressing with a table tennis racket shaped piece of lead rather than the dresser to get all the marks out
Thank you. Oh ok I’ve never been shown this technique. Thanks for watching.
I've actually just bought a c1870 Victorian house thats needs a full renovation, including the roof which has lead hips so this video will be very useful!
Very much appreciate the time you spend making these videos Stu, your tutorials are invaluable!
Wow it sounds like you’ve got your hands full with the property you’ve purchased.
Thank you so much for watching and I’m glad you’ve found it useful.
Great tradesman. Always leaves a great job.
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Really enjoy watching you’re videos, as they have taken the mystery out of how this lead work gets done… I’ve seen numerous examples of the finished product while visiting friends in Guildford, Surrey area and was mystified as to how to do it. As a roofer in Massachusetts for 35 years installing mostly Cedar roofs I have “knocked up” countless dormer corners and apron flashings using roll lead and a 2x4 scrap.
My question is can you explain the Code number for lead? I imagine they refer to thickness, but how many numbers are there and is a higher number thicker or thinner etc. Thanx
Hi thank you so much for watching my videos I really appreciate it and I’m glad your enjoying them. I love it when they reach people overseas.
Yes so lead comes in codes as you said referring to the thickness.
Starting at code 3 being the thinnest and generally going up to code 8.
These are the common thicknesses however you can get lead specially made to your requirements.
I once worked with code 10. I’ve never seen anything like it. And I doubt I ever will again.
The lord of lead..?
On a Sunday..?
Let us pray at the mopstick altar of the Maluble metal master….🙏👍
Cheers stu..! Hope u and yr wife and family are all well.. and yr shoulder is better…👍🙏x
You’ve got an amazing memory.
Thank you. Unfortunately the shoulder still isn’t right. But I feel it has made some progress so fingers crossed I’m on the right path.
You could do with a self igniting torch. 🤣
I know it drives me nuts. It was once self igniting but its stopped working and I can’t figure out how to fix it.
@@slbleadworks you do get a repair kit to replace the igniter, but they are 30 odd quid!! i used one out of a bbq lighter, and 60% of the time it works every time🤣
@@finlaybichan1275 Thanks mate I’ll have to look into that.
Really good work. Would you recommend lead hips on tiles?
Thank you.
To be honest probably not. I don’t think it looks right on tiles personally.
When it comes to doing lead work the hardest part is when you have to form it over something. Boss it as you say. Working with the flat pieces like general flashings. Even stepped flashings. Pretty easy once someone shows you. Never tried welding. So don't know. But have tried bossing lead. And that takes some doing. The heat must help a great deal. Never had a go using heat. Either way working it correctly to not thin and tear the lead takes practice. Like most things when you specialise you get good at it. If you don't, give it away. You got good at it. And each job you do shows that off beautifully.
Thank you so much. Yes heat helps a great deal . You should maybe give it a try next time.
I’ve been in the trade for 27 years. But only started heating it in the last few years. I started on a code 6 job and I needed the heat to help me bend the lead over a Nicholson vent.
Yes, something I needed to how to do… can finally finish bay window roof. Cheers
I’m glad you’ve found the video useful.
Thanks for watching.
Just started watching your videos and amazing work bud wot does the oil do thanks a bunch
Thank you and thanks for watching.
The oil is used to help prevent staining to surrounding roof coverings.
@@slbleadworks thanks keep the videos coming amazing craftsmanship 🤩
A wooden bossing stick would have been a better tool, rather than a rubber mallet, never used one really, to many creases to get out but each to their own, I’ve only been doing it for 49 years 😊
As you say each to their own.
Wow 49 years. Have you noticed the lead to be not as good quality as it used to be ?.
@@slbleadworks hi, your right about the lead, it’s definitely not as pure as it used to be, they only “guarantee” for ten years and only for you use shorter lengths ie C4, 1 mt instead of 1.5 and so on, I’ve used longer lengths, jobs I did over my time are still keeping out the rain and looking good, I work from experience, don’t take much notice of the pen pushers 😁 you take care, watch out, never had a fall, broken bone in my work until last October, on my own roof, believe it or not, I didn’t 😀
@@slbleadworks broke my arm, had plate put in because it wasn’t healing, still not 100% so just on the bench, all the best
Grand job mate, to go on a grand house it would seem? I’m the same unfortunately work on lots of ££££ houses, I’ll never be able to afford one though! It slightly depresses me 😢😂😂
A house is not a home my friend…
It’s just a building…
People & family….are home.
Much love
Much peace
Chris 🙏❤️
@@Cris.d.em71 are you a preacher by any chance? I find that kind of stuff a little bit patronising tbh, take care, may God be with you,..🙏
@@mrv123weir my apologies.. that was not my intent..🙏
@@Cris.d.em71 I understand your 1st reply my friend, I do have a happy home, but going back to what I said originally is,.. working on very beautiful houses within its own land does somehow make one feel down sometimes. Believe me, I put the roofs on property’s like this,… stay well Cris 👍🏻👌🏻
I’m very lucky to work on some amazing properties. I too will never be able to afford one. But I do love seeing how the other half live and really enjoy working on high end properties.
Thanks for this - great to watch!
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Really nice mate
Thank you
👍🇮🇪☘️👏
Thank you
🤘😎🤘
Thanks for watching
👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you
Really impressed, a very efficient way of forming the roll ends. One thing we did was to make a lead flapper to remove the marks made by the bossing sticks and dressers. The dense lead just quickly irons out all the marks.
Good to see lots of patination oil being used.
Nice to watch such a high standard of workmanship👍👍👍
What's a lead flapper?
@@markrainford1219 I served my time with an old Plumber, he was 76 when he retired we used to get a lot of leadwork to do, so had a good grounding. He taught me to fold a piece of lead sheet and use it like a dresser to iron out the marks. It's just what he used to call it and it stuck with me. I am in my sixties now so it was a long time ago lol. I still use it. Other Plumber's have commented that they have never seen it so it might just be something that he did!
@@jbclassics Ah, right. Thank you.
Thank you and thanks for watching. I’ve never used a flapper but I’ve worked with other lead workers that have. I’ll have to give it a go one day.
Excellent work, can I be personal and ask you the type of money you earn?
It's all free work now a days coz he is so loaded from all the church roofs he did in his younger years.😂😂
@@punxneverdead666 😂, I’ve been in the slating/ tiling game all my life ( I’m now 56), pretty successful. Maybe unbelievable, but I’ve never learned to lead weld, I’m taking a 5 day course this month, coz I’ve spent over £3,000 in the last month for lead to be welded for me. 🤷🏻♂️😂👍
@@DavidWilliams-zn2nc just been thinking of the same. Been roofing for years on and off now can do the basic stuff but welding the aprons and back gutters just take it to the next level.
Thank you. To be honest not a lot. I have to work Saturdays to help out a bit.
Great work Stu. I've been practicing this technique in my garage for a job I have coming up but every time I do it the lead becomes really thin in the crease where it meets the mop stick. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Any advice would be appreciated.
What code lead are you using ?
@@slbleadworks Code 5
@@tonyadams64 maybe your hitting too much in the same place. Are you using heat too ?
@@slbleadworks I'm using heat but you could be right. I will give it another go. Thanks for the help.
Hi Stu, I would like to try lead welding. Could you recommend a set up that didn't involve hiring the gas bottles, as I would only use it 2 or 3 times a year. Thanks
That’s called working the molecules….
Thanks for watching.