Allowable Tolerances In Framing

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[@philiprogers8620]

Scott, there is many an English professor that has never uttered the word copacetic in casual conversation. Thank you for showing the world that a man in Carhartts can be both intelligent and well educated. Blue collar jobs don’t have to be some kind of “plan B”, reserved only for those who aren’t so called college material. I think Mike Rowe would agree - you should invite him to talk about that on your second channel. Preach!

[@dannywilsher4165]

Mike Rowe would be an awesome fit for Essential Craftsman!!!

[@jcoul1sc]

It isnt in common use today thats why an english professor would not say it

[@Ponchodvr4lfe]

@@jcoul1sc You have to use words for them to be common. So shouldn't an English professor be saying it to encourage it's usage instead?

[@FishFind3000]

Michael Andrella if most people don’t know the word they either have to ask what it means or say nothing. Most would say they don’t know so they don’t show there ignorance and then people have lost part of the conversation not know what the hell your talking about.

[@robertscott2210]

Wait, what second channel?

[@robertbeirne9813]

“Perfect is the enemy of good, and good enough is the enemy of perfect” I know it’s cliche’, but I think it’s appropriate here.

[@ceogordo747]

I talked my way into a framing job a while back. Totally faking it. I survived solely off the information from this channel and a couple others. I eventually learned from experience and now I'm very comfortable and diverse in what I do. Thank you

[@FirstLast-du2fw]

B real may not fully understand our plight! We don't get those breaks often.

[@ceogordo747]

@B real unfortunately in my area does not many people willing to teach you these trades so that I would have the requisite skills that it takes to get these kind of jobs and be able to support my family. So how else was I supposed to obtain such a job? Also my intelligence and very high work ethic played a very huge part in my success. I am a very competent framer and have yet to cause anyone money or time

[@ceogordo747]

@B real I wasn't trying to scam anyone just trying to get ahead in life

[@dorhocyn3]

You must be fairly intelligent, not anybody can pull that kind of stunt. Good job getting it done.

[@xXcajunblazeXx]

Good to hear. When an area doesn’t give you the opportunity you desire, gotta make it yourself and shoot from the hip.

[@letsdosomething806]

"And the painter will have to save us after all." Hahaha painters are the unsung heroes of the trades always making things look prettier than they are.

[@psidvicious]

I was never a painter, but I did have a healthy appreciation for a good painter.

[@krenwregget7667]

in my opinion, (as a furniture builder) nothing beautiful has ever been covered in paint.

[@osvaldosanchez7013]

A little chaulk and paint makes a carpenter what he ain't

[@frankstalteri972]

I agree I always have respect for the pro painters. I seen in my father's house, how a pro painter put a fresh coat on old cedar shake siding. It was awesome.

[@scottbennington2936]

@@krenwregget7667 I love paint, but you are so right.

[@OscarPalma3313]

Philosophy of labor and philosophy of life both wrapped in one. I love listening to an all-around experienced, wise person.

[@davidstreeter9426]

One of the lessons I learned when I started doing my own building was that making things plumb, square and level made my future life a whole lot easier. Thanks for saying so.

[@Lawman212]

I hope Scott discusses framing more often. I've been missing Larry Haun's kind of sensibility.

[@erdysoliman816]

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[@geraldpolmateer3255]

My career started by learning from the very best. I quickly learned that what I was learning was excellent. I also realized I was working for the best man in the city. Later he got me started in business and mentored me for the rest of his life. I saw how he handled mistakes and how he treated the customer. We had so many conversations that he was like an excellent father to me. Throughout my career I read books and magazines. It was not unusual for me to be called on to solve problems. I had the attitude that I would find a way to get something done. One time a customer called me and said he would pay whatever I asked to solve his problem. I responded by saying I would charge him whatever I charge everyone else. I always refused to do any substandard work. I had a few rules to go by. I would never take advantage of a customer. I would never overcharge a customer. I would never do work that was substandard. I would never do work under the table. I would always be above board with everything. When I did work by time and material I always gave the customer a copy of every transaction including purchases and returns. I gave them a detailed list of their costs and what it was for. A few years ago a customer caught me overcharging him. I had given him the details and somehow I had added it up wrong. Because of my reputation and what the inspectors saw me doing there were times when they did me a favor they might not do for someone else. One time I was adding onto a home and the customer had someone draw the plans they way they wanted. As we got part way through the project the customer wanted to make the change I had suggested before the drawing were started. So I went to talk to the building inspector and later that day rather than call me he came to the job and asked me what I wanted to do and give him some details. I was expecting to have some drawing made showing the changes but the inspector told me to do what I said I would do. He told me he was going on vacation and asked for the inspection card. I was surprised at that request. The customer was standing there when he signed off the job. I had that happen before. The customer at this time was speechless until the inspector left and then asked me if that was normal. I told him the inspector has seen the work I do and knew I would do what I said I would do. I also told the customer what happened with me does not often happen. Honesty, integrity, and clear communication is so vital. I have no regrets ever in my career. I have had the privilege of doing work I enjoy for people who want nice work. The last job I did was with a friend of mine for a man who was the president of a well known TV company. When my family asked to see the final product I phoned him and asked if my family could see the finished product. When we came to the home he showed them around the house pointing out a lot of details. Near the end he turned to me in front of my family and elaborated on what a pleasure it was to enjoy the work I did. You can imagine how I felt hearing that.

[@timflorance4544]

One of your best videos yet! Framing is my favorite aspect of carpentry and I absolutely concur with the concept of a straight fascia and rake boards. I’ve pretty much gone to using pvc trim on all exteriors. It’s moves but it never rots.

[@Ham68229]

My problem is, I taught, rather instilled into me, always make everything straight, plumb and true period. I've become very particular to the measurements over the yrs, again, that was instilled in me by my grand father. Do it right, make it right and do it the first time right because, look it as, you're building this for yourself and family!! Many may not agree with that philosophy but, again, how I was taught and raised. Great video, cheers :)

[@kenhomeier8629]

Well said. Allowable tolerance is a direct reflection of your work and your attitude towards doing the best job you possibly could.

[@ramonrodrigez3697]

First off thank you and yours for doing this channel. I’ve loved watching all your videos. I find all of it useful, even when it’s the fundamentals, which is always good to go over. From the welding videos to hoping I’d win an anvil to taking down trees, it’s been great. The good honest work and little details you put into the framing videos I find very useful as I have been crating for a couple of big companies for almost 10 years now. I’ve only been watching this series since right before you started building the house but their has been a lot of things I’ve picked on that have made my job a lot easier. Some things I figured out myself that I’ve seen in your videos, which only bolstered the pride I take in my work seeing as how you have been doing this a lot longer then I, but you have taught me a lot. Thank you for doing this and I hope you continue to do so for as long as your willing to. Lord knows my generation will need it. All the best to you and your family. Sincerely - Ramon Rodriguez

[@machiningbasics1729]

It’s always a pleasure to hear from another person so passionate and knowledgeable about there trade. Thankyou

[@malthelunderskov7264]

Hey EC! All the way from Denmark. Love your knowledge, tips and work! When I was an apprentice I was told to "Frame/build as you would frame/build in your own home". The tolerances at a job site must be the same as if it were your own house that was the job site. Keep up the work! Best wishes. Malthe from Denmark

[@ZombieHaunter408]

You are one of the most articulate people on KZbin and an inspiration to any craftsman that might stumble across your channel. Keep uploading content.

[@jareid82]

On the whole I agree with you almost completely, and as a carpenter and general contractor I aspire to your range and depth of knowledge. My slight differences would be that for rough carpentry I would place more emphasis on moisture and air control than some of your structural priority. Structural components work as a system so minor tolerance variances are compensated for by the other components, but moisture and air leakage cause a failure that cascades through the whole system. Regional climate and ground foundation can cause huge variance in priorities, and you have a wonderful channel that is a gold mine for even experienced tradesmen. You can often tell the difference between specialists and those who have experience beyond their speciality by how they consider the trades that follow them on the job site. Framers curse cribbers, drywallers curse framers, finishers curse both framers and drywallers and painters curse everyone lol.

[@kenjett2434]

I must say much respect EC, because very few professionals will talk about this subject. This really shows how much you care about quality. I built my entire home from scratch and only professional I hired was a plumber. Everything else I did by myself and let's just say I am not a professional but not inexperienced either. So I can say my house by no means is perfect but it is strong. But I couldn't afford to hire contractors my budget was incredibly limited. But in the end only had to satisfy myself and have a house I could live in. Been here 20 years now it's still not finished but I am still warm and dry. In the end isn't that all that matters?

[@Davey768]

You did everything electrical by yourself? That's impressive.

[@genegoodman5233]

Ken I am a machinist class A tool/die, and I carry that precision into every thing I do. I also built my own mts house and did everything but frame. Hired 4 guys to help dry it in, 24x32 main floor and upstairs was a barn styled roof. They were professional, built all framing and dryed in ,in 3 days. They were good, then we, my wife and I done everything else. I know what you went through and hope you were able to pay as you went, debt free. Also had full basement which I hired all mason work, just couldn’t do it all. Enjoy your home, you deserve it.

[@kenjett2434]

@@Davey768 thanks and yes I did all the electrical. I will be honest about that though I did have electrical training. As I went to trade Scholl for 18 months while in high school taking residential and industrial wiring. So on that I was my own professional in a way.

[@kenjett2434]

@@genegoodman5233 thanks it was a incredible amount of work for a single person. Although a few things I did get help from the family. Like when it came time to raise my trusses which I built myself. But they were huge and heavy so that was a call in the family get together day. I also had one of those days when I was building the floor joice framing. That was pretty much it for the help. My home is just a basic ranch style home 28 x 55 nothing real fancy well outside of my large hand framed bay window I designed and built myself from stock standard windows. That saved me a ton of money and turned out awesome.it has a main picture window 4 x6 with a 16 inch sliding window on either side. That was a complex build but worth it and saved about $3,000 on that project alone. It was a definite learn as you go but in the end it does keep me warm and dry so not much more one could ask for.

[@Davey768]

@@kenjett2434 I sorta guessed that, atleast hoped so! Can't imagine doing that without knowing the in's and outs.

[@adb551]

I have absolutely nothing to do with any of the building trades. I found this very interesting. Nice job.

[@matthewsmith5972]

Years ago, upon graduating college, I started my adulthood as a framer/carpenter for a large company. I was introduced to carpentry by my carpenter grandfather and hard working farmer father. I was making a good living but my college degree was not in the construction fields. Long story short I quit that job to take a job in my “college degree field.” Not a day went by for 31 years that I didn’t regret that decision. College degrees are very overrated and in my experience did not lead to happiness in my chosen career. I enjoy your videos for the memories they personally invoke.

[@Nothingbutathing]

Thanks man for all the content! Your videos have helped me, more than any other co tent creator, in becoming a much better carpenter over the last 3 years.

[@CrimeVid]

Well, you have “near enough is good enough” and “ a quarter inch in eight foot is fine” and you have “spot on !” which is really down to who said it ! I liked my boatbuilding mate’s comment when helping out on house work, “ This stuff is easy, nothing has to fit !! “.

[@Joe-oi6eh]

Standing that wall by hand while your lull just sat there blew my mind 🤣 great content brotha!!

[@IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

This is one of the best videos and subject matter on KZbin! I heard him touch on this in a pass video sometime ago, and I’ve never forgotten. Once you know your tolerance for a particular job, your production can increase (after getting more experience). Your tolerance is dictated by, the manufacture of the material, the city building codes and laws, the person that’s paying you* and your own standard. *Sometimes you’re going have to ignore the person that’s paying you! Because they might try to have you do things that go against the code or law to save time and money. I’ve been fired from jobs for not complying with this way of working. Which works out for me, because I don’t work like that.

[@seephor]

When you do both rough framing or finish carpentry, your work tends to move towards the finish carpentry side when it comes to tolerances even when you do the rough work. It becomes a habit and a pride in workmanship. It's not the fact that a job was DONE that gives me the satisfaction, it's more that the job was done right and gives me the satisfaction.

[@prmcollin]

Like he said, it gets to be just as easy to make it right than to not

[@adamkendall997]

Most contractor tolerances can't be repeated on KZbin without being censored.

[@kenjett2434]

Good point!

[@jcoul1sc]

Your heart rate goes down every time you use bad language. AvE does it best on youtube IMO

[@bobsmith-ru7xp]

Oh you talking about a Hillary Clinton hair?

[@N.Cognito]

Blonde one

[@gregoryvschmidt]

Eric Skinner rch

[@DavidGordonMusic]

Thank you for speaking to the framing topic in such detail!

[@stratsw]

Another great video. I’m not a tradesman or builder, just DIY guy at home and these videos are teaching me so much in doing the job correctly. Thank you

[@joelongrid7625]

Great discussion. The first I learned about tolerances was in a mechanical drafting class. It sure opened my eyes. The tighter the tolerance, the more expensive the part; generally. Being an electrician, tolerances sure come into play when nailing up boxes in a kitchen where tile will be used on the backsplash, 1/4" out of plane and a receptacle will stick out like a smashed thumb!

[@anthonytio2883]

Love this old man. Iam watching for 6 days. I have learned a lot.

[@mattschoular8844]

Well stated Scott. I've always said "Start right, finish right". Thanks for sharing.

[@mitchyelvington4776]

I've had both ! Bosses that want nothing but production, then carpenters that can't get anything done!

[@tumbleweed1976]

DIY is my weekend trade. Master of nothing to be honest. This sit down talk put me in my place for all that I touch. Thank you sir.

[@richjenkins3821]

One of my first framing foreman would say things like "if you start square at the bottom you have a better chance of ending up square at the top" and "nail it on the line not close to it". Frustrating to an 18 year old know nothing! Eventually I understood he was a craftsman and made me what I am today. A failed perfectionist.

[@craigferguson8053]

Impeccable timing! I literally received a notification for this video on my phone while I was installing bi-fold doors in a rough opening that was out of square. Ugh...

[@DKWalser]

Allowable tolerances? There are many days that I exclaim to myself, "It's another good day NOT to be a brain surgeon!"

[@dgunn4408]

Round here it's "we ain't building a church here, boys"

[@jay90374]

"We aren't building a watch" has been heard many a time in Alberta's oilpatch

[@RememberTheSlapFilms]

I know a brain surgeon. He describes the work as "Very much like carpentry."

[@tattered666]

@@dgunn4408 round here it's either its framing not cabinetry or looks great from my house

[@jlocke62]

When you know where a 1/16th inch is important and where 1/2 inch isn't you can do good work.

[@FirstLast-du2fw]

I've been interested in carpentry for years. Your channel has convinced me to move forward with it as a career path. I just came across your channel but you're very knowledgeable and your content is unmatched!

[@Hoaxer51]

I found out early that on most jobs bosses expect a job to be done in a set time for a certain task, some bosses give you more time, some give you less time. I also found that you could put a lot of quality into jobs that they didn’t give you enough time to do the job right. Given enough time you could build a job perfect, but , you find out life’s not perfect.

[@suryamitra7397]

What a great video. The philosophy applies to almost ever endeavor. A balance between robustness and perfection. The razor's edge path between minutia taken to extreme and shoddiness.

[@ripflunk]

Can you please do a video explaining the various names for framing, like describe what a plate is etc, love this series, it’s made me a better carpenter, I thank you

[@drhmufti]

A really useful video that can be a metaphor for all sorts of areas of life. Chasing perfection is often inefficient and not needed in all areas of life only in certain things.

[@jpm1211]

"We strive for perfection, knowing it is unattainable." - Vince Lombardi, and/or Tin Cup

[@rrseitz1306]

Nice work brother. My two cents is the savy of paying attention the leaving, spiting or taking the line when cutting. Any and all lines are a dimension. plating and detailing. Anyway yes, when framing we have a number of trades coming in behind us. Its a good day when a trade comes by for to give a small bit of thanks. Yes, Im babbling, thanks man...

[@lorijohn101]

My Grandfather told me many many years ago as we were building something. " It's never good enough, it's either good or its not".

[@heidbumbee1689]

I make stuff with wood (nothing structural) so for the most part nobody cares what the tolerances are as long as the finished item is "good". I came to woodworking 10 years ago when I retired so late in life . Two guys that I worked with as firefighters, one was a shipwright and the other was a joiner. The banter between the two was great but that was when I became aware of woodworking "Hierarchy" and that was all about tolerances. Shipwright, carpenter, joiner, cabinet maker. Although I'm not sure I got carpenter & joiner in order. As you say the most important things are be square and be straight. As for measurement of length I offer a couple of ideas. There is a great quote in Sampson Boat Co (boat building thingy) "There are no 32nds in boat building". I'm UK but old UK so I measure big things in feet yards n miles but small stuff in millimetres. What cracks me up is you guys in the USA committed to imperial measurements 1/8, 3/16 .... but here is the deal, some, including you, have quoted something like "1.85 of an inch" and then immediately convert it to whatever. Big fan of your straight, no nonsense information.

[@shawnp1963]

As usual the best information you find on KZbin! Thanks again

[@rezboy7167]

I rent a place where the floor isn’t level... the house I owned was perfect in its foundation. When we refurbished the interior (30-odd years later) I didn’t have to consider tolerances. This studio I live in now, says alot about the builders. But love this show, helped guide me on rebuilding my former ‘digs’.

[@pate1705]

i’d love to work with this guy. too many carpenters out there that need to learn to care like this guy does and do things proper ! would be an awesome learning experience

[@SR-gt350]

I'm renovating our 1969 bungalow. I'm impressed by their ability to make it plumb, true and square. One thing I noticed is the framing isn't perfect +/- 3/8" gaps on their cuts but the final walls are perfect according to plumb, true and square.

[@itzbeatzz9826]

Greetings from the UK Midlands! Keep the videos coming!

[@michaelmcmahon7347]

This is like graduate school for makers and doers. ... except that part about actually having life experience walking the talk. :). Put your head where your hands are, and find someone who is willing to share their experience while you learn. Thank you!

[@emmettbenedum8127]

I love your videos. Very informative. Im not a framer but I do a lot of remodeling and I have been for twenty years doing a lot of the things you say by instinct

[@keithparady2594]

Very good way to put it I would say that I know a handful of people who need to watch ur video

[@roccoconte2960]

Very well explained , and true.

[@vnvtube2575]

I wish this guy was my Father or grandfather to learn at least half of what he knows about the trade , my great grandfather on my mother's side was a carpenter but either I got to this world too late or he was taken too soon, Still I have passion for carpentry ,is not the same to learn a skill on your own than having someone to teach you, my father always tells me carpentry runs through my veins, Thank you for all of you great videos and like I said I hope One day I get to learn at least half of what you know Sr.

[@HxMxT]

And Keep Up The Good Work. The words The Maxima Of Work.

[@jamesfriesen9633]

Yep, this man's on point.

[@skipmorgan]

Just a note about your comment, "Butt your roof sheathing up tight if you can." The code requires a gap. It is different for the ends and the edges. I don't have access to the code at the minute. I believe the gap required for plywood sheathing is 1/8" on the ends of the sheet and 1/16" for the edges of the sheet.

[@alancalkins2656]

I came to framing from welding. The first time I called a number in 16ths got a BIG laugh from my cut man. That guy also runs trim and builds furniture. He taught me so much

[@gtbkts]

That intro is kinda what I do. I've made not so pretty work, to save time in an emergency last winter. Then I came back once the weather broke and "finished" the job to make it actually look good, not just functional. I'm also a remodeler who has to let his allowable tolerances adjust to the situation and needs on every job I do.

[@colindstark]

In the shop I work in pressure vessel welding/fabrication, tolerances are there to aide in the speed of the build, but there are maximums called it in the ASME codes. We always aime for perfection, but know how much time we can spend on perfection before we revert to the tolerance allowed.

[@manudo2342]

Pretty darn good explained, thanks!! As you say, keep up the good work!!

[@waragainstmyself1159]

You are an excellent teacher. Ive learned more from you stranger, than I have my own father.

[@MD-cd7em]

ALWAYS A PLEASURE!!.. THANKYOU

[@PerkBuilders]

Definitely laughed at “the painter’s gonna save us after all”

[@benmetsinger948]

I was once told by a carpenter that, "you can tell the caliber of carpenter you have by how well he hides his mistakes."

[@Brad-ir7dv]

That wall lift is amazing.

[@jerseyjim9092]

I've sometimes worked with my contractor brother when he's doing framing and my perfectionistic tendencies drive him crazy. He's always reminding me that we're not building furniture😄 and now as I remodel my 100+ year old house with very unlevel floors,walls and ceilings, it's been a real struggle to settle for flat over level and plumb.🙂 The most difficult issues are deciding what to live with and what to fix.

[@uziel-nunes-xavier]

Great job 👏🏽 I just left it like 👍🏽

[@snymat_68]

Another great episode. I'm a draftsman, so I deal with tolerances on a daily basis. You really HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD! :-D

[@T.E.P.]

super great video again..... great job guys

[@joopterwijn]

Well sir the content and learning curve you provide a well with tolerance!

[@thenativeboys5716]

Wish I could work on the site with this sir just for a day man...

[@MegaWeagle]

Love this video! I can never be perfect but I will always try to be.

[@tallpaul8880]

Plumb, level, straight, square, flush, flat, centered, even and equal. Master these to become a master! ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@bradley3549]

What a great topic. I have way more of a machinist mindset than a framers mindset. So every framing job I do is arduous and painful. Of course, anything I frame will also be something I'm sheathing, drywalling, trimming - so perhaps I'm also trying not to screw the next guy. Because 100% guaranteed it's going to be me! I greatly admire those carpenters that both have the experience and mindset to know where to apply perfection and where to accept good enough.

[@terrystephens1102]

Another great episode, thanks Scott.😃👌👏👏👏

[@usaremodelingdiy2803]

Keep up the good work

[@dirtysouthhc2936]

A string does not lie! ⚡⚡ square plumb and true!

[@weldthefuture9833]

Thank you Sir 😀

[@mph5896]

I tried building trades in high school. The part I absolutely HATED about construction was trying to figure out what is within tolerance, and what needs to be modified. I moved on to auto mechanics in which everything just bolts right together. Then you have to learn how much force can you apply without breaking stuff. HA

[@neverenoughtime3151]

Re: 12:40 "... and the painter's going to have to save us after all." Though it doesn't apply here, it made me smile and think of an old favorite phrase: "Putty and paint makes a p*-poor carpenter a saint!".

[@peterw1534]

"Caulk and paint makes a carpenter what he ain't" is how I always heard it.

[@djtheg6819]

That's why I use boral for all my trim,/facia. Never have to worry about rot and the expansion and contraction is minimal. Will NEVER use wood for any exterior if I don't have to.

[@_Lightning_Dog_]

Thanks. I often agonize over tolerances.

[@KristopherChambers]

I grew up in a family of cabinetmakers and carpenters and worked in the industry until I was in my late 20s when I transitioned to my other passion of programming, but from time to time I have taken breaks from it and went back into the cabinet shop or of course helped friends and family with projects. It has given me a unique perspective on the software industry. It is thought of as an engineering field but from my experience, it is much closer to a craft. The amount of engineering is very similar to what you would do while on a project like this, taking known sciences, guidelines, and procedures and applying them. The engineering side of software is done in the computer science field which does happen on the job and in the university but the majority of people doing programming for a job are just doing the craft of programming and are craftsman. I think the industry as a whole would gain a great deal of value from taking lessons from other crafts and craftsmen. I've brought over many of the ideas from carpentry and cabinetmaker into programming and it has been a great help. Allowable tolerances do absolutely exist. On a day to day basis, you can go from building one-off scripts/programs were the allowable tolerance is essentially duct tape and baling wire to doing something where you might be dealing with a financial transaction that needs to follow a strict set of principals and procedures, regulatory guidelines, be tested and QA'd and reviewed by fellow programmers. This to me is very similar to a job site where you have some parts that can be fudged greatly and some parts that need to meet strict codes and engineering guidelines, be inspected, etc.

[@essentialcraftsman]

Excellent comment!!!

[@bobbailey4954]

Job well done thank you

[@ruk2023--]

Digital operations guy here, chiming in - computer programming is littered with faults and problems. Stuff we know about is part of the "technical debt" (things where we chose the easy solution to finish on time and plan to go back and do properly in the future. Spoiler alert: we rarely do). Stuff we don't know about generally doesn't stop things working on the surface (it would have been picked up in testing if so), but rather exposes the system to hackers and other security vulnerabilities and bugs are things that were built really badly and tested really badly and ended up in production where the whole world can see how little effort was put into something. ** ** It's more nuanced than that. Some bugs happen in fringe or edge cases where we tested for how things should be used but someone found a way to break it and some bugs happen over time because new hardware or software causes things to break. In fact, I could write a whole essay on different kinds of issues, faults and tolerances in I.T but nobody needs that.

[@pedalman4595]

Machinist, Toolmaker, Furniture Builder here. Thank You, there is no tolerance for substandard work Period!!!!!!!!!!

[@kengamble8595]

Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

[@Scatterlingofafrica1]

As per usual a brilliant presentation, necessary topic of discussion and very good advice. By the way what make is that jacket you're wearing and is it waterproof?

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Another great video, thank you so much for all all the information you provide. Keep up the great work :)

[@non-woodsmanuk]

The best advice of the series!

[@joshualucero6054]

Best channel ever

[@mayhemmayo]

thank you

[@takeaim420]

Amazing video!

[@builderbuilder616]

Daniel will make it far in the construction industry If he wants to I reckon👌

[@michaellowe6821]

When it comes to my carpentry skills I have the saying I use, I strive for excellence, and settle for a good job.

[@luhtathefinn3036]

I am old and retired....but if I were a young man, I would offer to work for for you for almost free..for two years. That would be like getting an education that would keep me in work my entire life. I was fortunate, When I was 27, an old man who owned a 100 person plus plumbing and fire sprinkler company took me under his wing. He worked me hard and taught me much. 8 years later, I was vice Pres of the outfit and went on to a prosperous career. I will love that man forever. I am passing down his good works. :-)

[@shmackbunz1917]

I'm 28 and in the same situation you were in. Can you take me under your wing so I can learn?

[@nickmiller96]

700k. Congrats!