CARPET TRIMMER 101

this video shows everything you need to know about using a carpet trimmer , shows how to trim carpet along a wall using a carpet trimmer and tucker.

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Here is a link to an updated version of the carpet trimmer i used in this video, unfortunately they don't make mine anymore they're over 20 years old

trimmer blades

stair tool/packer

[miket]

I would like to take moment to thank Ruben for making these videos I am installer of 20 years and to be honest I never knew how to properly set my trimmer until I watched this video I went as far as buying different brand trimmers (crain / roberts) but never knew the right way of adjusting the plates proof these videos even help out the veteran installers.

[jameswichmann]

Wow I have been dong carpet for 30 years I never use my trimmer to cut carpet to tile awesome I will have to try it my next carpet job thank you

[maxprophet]

I wouldn't have ever thought it needed special blades, I spent an hour finding the wrong ones . Glad you showed us that, saved me another trip!

[BortLicensePlates]

Great video man, I'm 5 months in and you just showed me a few things that are going to make my life much easier

[francisking]

I am in a peculiar geographic location that restricts my-go-to carpet installer from coming to my area, so I purchased all of the tools involved in this and other videos to learn the trade and install my self. These videos have been the best instructional teaching a novice can ask for! Thank you!

[billmckinzie]

Thank you so much. This is the difference between a professional and not.

[Dave-xriz]

I've had my trimmer for a couple of years now and I thought I'd watch this video again to change my blades the way you did and I can't believe I've had the plate under the blade holder round the wrong way round the whole time know wonder It was hard to cut carpet and kept jamming up with fluff!! Lol

[paulf]

Thanks for this video, I've just started fitting carpets and this is the best video by farr on using a carpet trimmer.

[alexmacabre]

I was gonna jump off the balcony during this pandemic cause I've been the only one working in my dept as lead to install, repair, & restretch carpets.
Then I found this video and learnt about this tool.
Been using the bloody mary & making Texas cuts on trims half the time. Turns out I was the tool.

I always want to leave and have pride in my work.
I'm set on throwing myself off the balcony, just headfirst on to my nearest flooring store for this tool.

[neverlandep]

Awesome video. Really appreciate you taking the time to make this video. Your workmanship is amazing!

[asec]

I was about to install carpet and then I started thinking how do I know what's the right length? How do you use this carpet cutter correctly? If I cut it too short I could be out hundreds of dollars having to buy new carpet. Floors by Southern Boys to the rescue. This was exactly what I needed to know. Straight to the point. All of my questions were answered. Excellent videos

[bobandlucyshoaf]

Thank You for Your advice of tools and how to use the carpet cutter. Did what I had to do and the cutter worked fine. I appreciate it. I got two of the three tools You recommended. The other one was going to take several weeks, so got another one. Didn't want to wait that long. The wife didn't either. Again thanks, mucho!

[chibluth]

Im currently looking at buying a trimmer and your video was a fascinating insight into the intricacies of this particular type of cutter, thank you so much for taking the time and effort to impart your knowledge to others. Brilliantly and informative - I have also looked at some of your other Hoofing videos . I take my Hat off to you Sir !

[Dave-xriz]

Great video, I'll have to try the way you place your blades and I also like your little tip on how to hold the nap back when tucking the carpet down.

[keithpage]

Recovering Carpet installer watching the dude. I knew a guy who called a power stretcher a "Sissy Stick" lol

[juliuscaesar]

Five Star!!! Thank you for helping me how to use this trimmer. Much appreciated.
Kept it in my tool box and used utility knife instead….what a pain and time consuming. This trimmer save$ time. Thanks again.

[roybeauchamp]

Great ! me realise I have been using my carpet trimmer the wrong way ..thanks buddy . Australia .

[alforliniteaching]

Thank you for your truthful, straight forward, instruction, as it will me pay my bills.

[michaelvinalon]

Nice video, excellent explanation and sharing your experience and your tricks of the trade ! Thank you ! 👍

[dewrider]

Keep up the excellent videos! Great job explaining and having the camera person get close-in when needed to show us what you mean! Too many videos show a pro doing it super fast and saying it's easy without teaching us, the audience the ins-and-out. I'll use that spacing of a finger's width now and ensure I tuck it. Just did my living room and cut all edges with a blade which took a while even though I borrowed this tool. Blades were dull though. Just learned these blades are special as they're also shorter or longer than standard utility blades in addition to having just one notch and the single sharpened bevel. Master bedroom should be done tomorrow. Time to break out the knife sharpener to get the blades ready now that I know how to get the proper length. (No time to ship new blades in a day; does Ace or HD carry these blades?) Thanks again!