BUILDING A SHED ROOF. NO TRAINING. CABIN #5

My skills are growing as I work on this cabin project in the woods in Northern Canada. I have no construction experience. The shed is the first part of the project, and as I build it, my skills are quickly growing. Every day I'm getting better at this stuff, and I am getting so excited to take you along for the ride.

[@Biggskye]

If I paid almost $500 for a hammer, it better be able to build the shed by itself while I drink beer on the porch.

[@bfelten1]

A Stanley costs $9.95. That's good enough for me. 🙂

[@J-Williams]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@J-Williams]

@@bfelten1 I agree!

[@patmoreau1380]

Your pretty funny, had a good laugh

[@piko2112]

Great job Jay 👍🏼 waiting for your next video, keep up the good work 🔨🪚😊

[@ReneVandyk]

Hi Jay the Shed is Awesome and Amazing like the way you did the roof Awesome 😊 walls are Awesome 😊

[@UKCG_2]

FYI. 32” doors need a 34” rough opening. That gives you enough space for the door jamb and shims (to help ensure it’s plumb). A 32” opening, in turn, is good for a 30” door. Cheers.

[@JamesSmith-mz9ec]

you beat me to it!

[@waburgathe]

@@JamesSmith-mz9ec I yelled at Jay to STOP but I don't think he heard me

[@deanlindholm8663]

Yuppers, you need shim room for squaring the jamb and door up.

[@malikto1]

Don't forget the height, it should be 82 1/2" for RO.

[@mfx1]

@@waburgathe He'll just have to trim the door down.

[@denisebennett3144]

Great shed..Fantastic job at problem solving.

[@joanpodmjerski9330]

Good to hear from you so soon keep it coming.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😉🫠🙃🙂👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😄😃😀

[@draigygoch]

This is great to watch, thank you, plus I had to educate a Michigan friend what poutine was!

[@timdewey3798]

Jay what an outstanding job you did on the shaded

[@davesturgess]

great stuff look forward to the next

[@rainbitss]

I love this stuff Jay!!!! keep up the great job

[@Vanhockeymom]

Congrats to over 200k subscribers 🎉

[@chelseagirl924]

I am so invested in your shed from my sofa far far away...

[@TylerPhillips-lt4ww]

"Man, I don't know what I did before clamps"....truer words have never been spoken!!

[@edmundoroman8918]

You're are doing great.

[@jrginniii8716]

Thank you for the videos you put out, you do not care if its about your current everyday family life since you took the big step. My family will continue to appreciate the content that you give us, Much love the Ginn Family from ohio!!!

[@sambach1387]

Jay you are funny - “being new to the construction scene” 😂 I want someone to sponsor Jay with a mega bucks hammer 🎉

[@ECTOERICSARCADE]

Jay sheds looking good, Keep it up I really enjoy your videos 😁.

[@sabrinascalvini4080]

Great work you're so ingenious!😊

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

Hey I see your still working on your shed, it's coming along Jay keep up good work Jay

[@alandisomma-od5fz]

Glad to see you got a decent hammer. Swing it with authority.

[@NovaScotiaSouthShore]

Love your videos Jay. You have a small piece of heaven there.

[@montechristo546]

Thanks Jay for this early Sunday surprise…nice way to start the day…

[@grillinlikeavillain]

I'm back here just to comment and like to push the algorithms. Jay to the moon 🎉

[@mikerichardson961]

Jay, I grew up in construction and worked in that industry as a helper and then framer and trim specialist. I owned 2 hammers a16oz. Plumb and a 13 oz> plumb. Still have them at 72 years old and still use those. I think I paid less that $5m for each bank in the 60's. Mny handles in both since bought!

[@grahamlothian2695]

Keep up the great content, I really enjoy watching the videos no matter if you are camping or building your shed great seeing someone learning and growing

[@sandrataylor3723]

You're coming along just fine with the storage shed. After finishing it, maybe apply a wood sealant and water proofing to it to protect it from the elements. There's nothing like eating a hearty homemade soup. Be safe and careful my friend, until next time.

[@frankielee4502]

Beans and hamburger with fried potatoes and a side of green beans. A meal fit for a king!!

[@4seasonpursuits724]

Great work so far Jay and smart choice starting with the shed, then outhouse then another wood shed “building” your skills! Throw some cross-ladders on your outer trusses, and as always nice to see you enjoying a nice meal while on the building journey! Cheers! Brian

[@christopherriley3796]

You mentioned that this type of episode is “not the most popular”, but I love it - it’s great to follow your progress. Especially enjoy it when you talk to the boards as you put them in place - that is so “me”. Keep it up - you are doing great and I am living vicariously through you! Cheers!

[@89bigbull]

Set your blade depth and turn your lumber on end when scoring it, lol. Also, good job overall. I always enjoy your videos.

[@paulblackwell3148]

Keep being awesome 👏

[@GenderSkins]

Jay you built that roof exactly how I was trying to explain the way you should do it. You only have one flaw in the shed though, and that is in the way you roughed out the door. For a 32 inch door, your opening should actually be about 33 to 34 inches which I know seams odd. But the extra space, is for the Door jams, and shims so that you can square up the door as you are installing it. As if the door is 32, add a half inch on each side for the door jams and about a quarter to half inch each side for squaring shims. You can install a facia board on the underside of the rafters around on the outside to keep birds and squirrel out, on top of cutting end caps to close up the rafter which is where a 2x6 on the back would come in handy.

[@TammieFulmer]

Great job ! Just a little fiy usually the opening for a door is roughly 1" 1/2 to 2" giving a door room for the hinges and a small even gap all around for smooth opening and closing the door .

[@pamelaspurrell8067]

Good for you Jay, learning as you go!!! I do a lot of woodworking crafts, and i love my clamps!!! You're doing a great job!!!!! Cheers!

[@leannamiddlebrooks3416]

Quote from Jaws. “You’re gonna need a bigger boat”! 😂

[@claytonadams5452]

Another good video!!!! Everyone needs to hit that subscribe button!!!!

[@TinaRimes]

I think what keeps me watching your channel is that you are not afraid to show your missteps and in fact are not afraid them. Showing your oops also gives you an opportunity to show your successes! Good job at expressing your human side.

[@deboragoodson2757]

Me too...I know nothing about camping and real snow(I live in the deep south) but watching him is pure joy to me...this shed is great❤

[@TinaRimes]

@@deboragoodson2757 Me too, Florida.

[@BigRiverLabrador]

Couldn’t agree more. Instead of commenting the similar, I’ll just like your comment 👍 So many channels are edited to show no mistakes like they are perfect at everything. Jay keeps it real and the fact he’s learning and teaching himself and asking his viewers for advice practically every episode. So great. I can only imagine how much easier it makes all of this for him by not trying to hide anything. It’s really like being there with Jay I find.

[@annettemccall3175]

OK Jay, hope u saved the shed plans so u can build one in my yard! Lol. Absolutely another great video! You capture the fun. I just love you, but... yuck on the mayo fries lol. ❤

[@Mewsies.]

Great video! We call it Beans n Weens :P It is really is a comforting and easy dish :)

[@brianbullard8360]

Estwing hammers are very good

[@maxsioulas7794]

great job buddy and keep it up ❤

[@kurtjorgensen4379]

The hammer is made out of titanium supper hard and very light. I hated them when they came out and still do. To light not heavy enough for the job and that's someone that has built homes for 40 years!

[@SJC49]

There must be a couple of diamonds inset into the handle for that price!

[@ECTOERICSARCADE]

Ok ok you talked me into it... I'm going to home depot and buying some clamps 😅.

[@randallcaldwell4611]

Thank you Jay for a great channel with an ordinary guy who is willing to make mistakes and correct them. You make great videos and make us feel like we are standing beside you.😀🇨🇦👍

[@wiryreddragon990]

It’s a titanium framing hammer. Its light weight and more durable, typically used by someone who is a professional Framer.

[@jimburge5298]

Jay, before you start filling the shed you might want to consider shelving. If you shelve out the back wall, it will be a massive space saver 👍🏻👍🏻 And let’s be honest, you know at some point you’re going to empty the shed to install shelves.

[@britteads3779]

I admire your courage and willingness to share this journey with us Jay. If I pay $489, I am flying on it to a tropical location.

[@suzannemiller5743]

Jay you are doing a great job! You have such a passion for living in the beautiful outdoors. It’s so nice to see that you are enjoying this place with just the minimal things. So much technology has changed how we live nowadays. Always watching to see your progress and one day you’ll look back and see how much you have accomplished. Keep up the great work and know we are all supporting you!

[@ebony5766]

I love this series Jay! Right now I have to go buy some hot dogs and a potato....

[@mauserwinchester]

Its your channel Jay, and I enjoy all the content, just make the videos that you want to make, and thanks for letting us share in this part of your life. 480 for a hammer though, it better be automated for that price, the best value tools are the ones you always go to, and you hold onto for years, keep well big fella, all the best from the UK.

[@tomfeaser3144]

Good morning Jay. What is great about watching these building videos you do is that a lage portion of your fans watching is that we have the same amount of experience you have and we. do it the same way. We relate so well and its what make us connect with you. Also I have some extra tools Id love to ship to you that would help in your builds. Is there someway I could send those to you??

[@JORGE909ONT]

Stiletto and Martinez hammers are expensive, but worth it if you're swinging it all day. I have a Martinez that is 6½ years old. I've changed the head twice. Love it. But it's expensive. I bought it for 225 US Dollars. I heard now they are over $300. Vaughan is always going to be my fav. 19oz straight wood handle the blue max 💙

[@mikehurtubise4115]

I have a titanium stiletto with a basic wooden handle ....$130 ...best tool I've ever bought

[@driverguy7]

What has occured to me is that to learn a new skill, we don't have to go through an apprenticeship program, but to watch a dozen youtube videos, and then we have the basics. It's like accelerated learning. Your carpentry skills are improving by leaps and bounds! Have a good week !

[@rolhoreis6187]

well done

[@greghall_The_TechEditor]

Jay, the pitch of the shed roof is too shallow for shingles. Water or snow melt will work their way under the shingles. Metal or plastic sheets would be more appropriate. Plus it will allow snow to slide off far easier than shingles.

[@jaylegere]

I didn't know this. Excellent tip. Thank you

[@brendahogue5487]

Love and enjoy watching your videos. May the lord bless and protect you Jay working on the homestead building

[@francinemilette8535]

Excellent work! We are also looking forward to see your little dog!

[@rajeevpushkar]

Awesome ❤❤👌👌👌👌

[@kathyw1710]

Thank you for the video. I am a 64-year-old senior amputee and I love watching you build your shed improving your property. I look forward to it. Keep up the good work you’re doing great. I love your honesty.😊

[@jankarel6454]

Jay, I think these projects really add something to the channel. Watching all the changes makes me feel a bit more invested in your place, and interested in what is coming next. It's like a book when you can't wait for the next chapter.

[@tomhusted3304]

Jay you can change the depth of the saw blade,look for a wing nut near the guard

[@alphat4551]

Talk about designing on the fly. Have you tried figuring things on paper first? Give it a try. You'll be amazed how easy it is to see problems on paper and how to solve them. Will make the building so much faster with little to no waste of materials.

[@chucknorrisbarbie3043]

Jay's new logo "BABY!!! YES!!"

[@duncanm6589]

New smaller nail bag looks much better Jay. Go the Estwing hammer as someone else mentioned. I have two of them, great hammers. The ones with the leather grip. I bought them as that is the hammer my Dad used, and still has, he was a house builder, now well into his eighties. Who knows how many nails that hammer has put in. Ah, you and your clamps 😅, yes they are great. Shed is looking great.

[@mikesavoie3142]

If you put the board on edge and set the saw for the depth of cut, you could make your cuts all the way through, that way and it would save time.

[@thebartonsisters1]

I love seeing you take on the new challenges that come with building/remodeling your cabin home. Keep up the good work.

[@dandanjobarnicles]

Keep up the good work Jay! You are living all of our dreams.

[@TTM1895]

Not without internet it isn't. I have to have my Independent Media for news updates throughout the day. Can't trust Canadian media whatsoever.

[@UnhealthyMe]

Estwing hammers, good price for a great hammer.

[@rhondashinn4429]

Doing great! Keep on going! I love to see you learning new things.

[@anneeisan1768]

Love your channel jay and watching you work on projects, I think alot of us are learning along with you, missing Crystal and your little dog will they be coming to cabin soon?

[@daviddowding4489]

Make sure the crown is always up too.

[@lorifossold1222]

Another great video, tks for sharing Jay 😊

[@TamaraLR]

Hi Jay, awesome job you’re doing..😁👍🏻👍🏻 you’re working smart, not harder..😁

[@kenc9236]

Love from Vancouver Island Jay

[@fleurdavison6939]

Loving the channel Jay. Keep up the great work. Cant wait to see your future projects x

[@glenparker6866]

No maple syrup on the beans😮

[@robd7703]

Jay, You are doing a great job. Keep it up. Remember, you are not building a church, you are building a shed.

[@burkena]

Stand the WOOD UP..Run the saw that way

[@NRK1988]

In Australia estwing hammers are tradies first pick. Iv had mine since i started my trade. Which would make it about 23 years old. Some tradesmen retire with the same hammer. Its where it all starts

[@Loulou-nj7ji]

Great job you’re doing great I know you’re not a professional but it really looks good! Can’t wait to see your next video! Until then stay safe stay healthy and god bless 🙏❤️✌🏼

[@rainerlaunhardt4681]

Great Job! Can’t wait for the next update.

[@jerryrogers9703]

New item to the tool list. A wood saw so you don't have to use the hack saw. Your learning and getting it done congrats.

[@bobchamp3159]

Some hammers made of titanium cost that much. Also when framing a door or window leave space around the opening for the door frame usually an 1 all the way around, so when your door jams go in about 1/2 you have space to square up and shims.

[@apoorva44]

I wait for your videos! its like a therapy

[@hughfryer3813]

I have a Stiletto framing hammer, which I’ve had for years. When I was a carpenter, I could swing that hammer all day 5 days a week. A 19 or 20 oz framing hammer would kick my a$$ in a couple of days. It’s worth the price if you’re making money off it and using it 5 days a week all year.

[@AceLeon643]

Jay love the video. Possible hint for cutting the slot out with the skill saw. Use the saw to cut the edge of the board instead of laying the board flat and sawing it and not going to the bottom of the board. I hope this helps. Nice surprise for a Sunday morning video.

[@robmetcalfe8902]

Doing good bro

[@PeterCCamilleri]

Your carpentry may be a little rough around the edges, but the camera and drone footage is simply amazing!

[@shawnfinley5827]

I did construction work my whole life but I didn’t start out knowing very much at all.And I still don’t know everything, but you are teaching others that you can do things learning hands on.👍👍

[@dubemccready7438]

the woodshed build taking shape, 'oh boy see how it is bowed,' no matter Jay its a woodshed' you are doing good, you have a great attitude and laugh at yourself when things have to be changed, is refreshing. Work safely and stay safe cheers.

[@PineCreek87]

Your circular saw blade depth is adjustable on your saw, there should be a lever you can lift and adjust your depth…

[@mikeoz8198]

Nice, Jay! 👍

[@bosslady1755]

Hey Jay how's it's going? Need I ask you're comn along like the Champ I know you are lookn MARVELOUS DARLING dam good work!! 👍😎 2:36

[@richardwood4305]

Tell us again just how much you like using clamps. Nice job. Looking forward to next week.

[@outlander2878]

Man, I really like your videos and everything you’re doing, I’m living vicariously through you as I watch these

[@Rustyfingaz]

"NO SOUP FOR YOU"

[@kandcdish]

A hammer is only as good as the person swinging it no matter how much it costs. Period! I made a living (40+ yrs.) using a hammer every day. The weight of a hammer is the most important part. Framing hammer= 24oz., trim (claw) hammer=16oz. is the general accepted rule. My grandfather told me that hard work builds character. That was in 1963 (I was 10yrs. old) when I helped him build his house. Keep trying and never accept defeat. You're a winner in my opinion.

[@Lissa71]

Exactly how I woulda done the "rafters". Work smarter not harder. Loving the videos!

[@jamesperkins5075]

Didn't the hackery come with solar panels that you can leave plugged in to charge the station while your gone. Save on fuel it's a big expense these days. Love what your doing and so open on advise is cool.

[@jamesperkins5075]

Jackery fat fingers sorry