Building Tapered Columns and Other Exterior Trim Ep.116

These columns really complete the classic Craftsman look. They were a little tricky, but fun to do! SkilSaw protips here: • Skil Saw Pro Tips
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Track saw and tappered columns are a match made in heaven.

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Nice jig for cutting the tapered columns. It's actually a simple and consistent way to make nice high quality wood items. It's called a sled in the wood working world. That all turned out beautiful!

[@frontlinefinishcarpentry4193]

I think I would have laid these out and cut them with my track saw, that way you wouldn't have to worry about the bow. But his results came out great and the finished product looks amazing.

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You did an amazing job on those column wraps. The curve, with a bevel, would take serious precision to look good. Well done my friend.

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No adhesive on the tapered columns boys?! I know you said glue was unnecessary but I think with those pacific climates eventually those joints are gonna open

[@Adamsadventures83]

I would have gone with a 2x2 screwed to each corner for rigidity and something for the nails to grab onto. Plywood kinda sucks for holding power on its edge. I also would have reinforced the fronts of each around midway up for the possibility of flagpoles being installed on them.

[@RRaucina]

Lose all the wrap and use a bigger column - sand and stain the REAL wood. This crap will fall apart in a few years.

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@@RRaucina it'll be painted and it's barely exposed to any real weather. I think it will last more than a few years. But it's possible some warping or gaps opening up will happen inside of ten years

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I agree I think it should've been glued.

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If you had glued those with non foaming construction adhesive, they might not open up ! I don’t even know if those boards will stay laminated in your local climate.

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Thanks for doing the columns right! Too many of these homes are using plastic columns these days.

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Always wanted to build tapered columns, seems much easier after watching, thanks for the video

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Your columns look real good. I've been hoping to see this video for a long time, I got excited when I saw your video putting in the concrete block work around the base of the column and now this bevelled tapered wrap around finish. I think you captured the craftsman style very well. Thanks we're all your videos.

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One mmmmilllllionnnn subscribers! That's awesome and very deserving. I love the tapered columns. I own an 1885 model that had them. When I rebuild the porch I'll recreate them! Right now I have temporary porch waiting foundation replacement. One thing at at a time!

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You guys need to add this episode to the Spec House playlist.

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Finally. A builder that allows stuff like this to happen... I prefinish mine 1 coat as well and prime all the way around to seal it better. As for nail holes... We skim putty those

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Beautiful job as usual!

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Could have added a secret compartment to one of the columns....

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I used to do columbs this same way but ever since owning/using a Makita Track saw, I’ve saved about 75% of setup time not to mention all the other uses I find for it on the job site. Definitely a nice touch. Looking great!

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And nodding off on camera at the very end! 😆

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I really appreciate the work that went into the tapered columns.

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Awesome, a lot of thought & skill to make them come out. They look great.

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Those columns look nice. I wasn’t sure at first, but you’ve converted me. Nice to see Ken there too. 👍🏼👍🏼😀

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Man! What work you do, I have watched this whole series in the last few days and I am blown away...Amazing stuff! Oh, hate to be that guy but the Tapcon's anchoring the column mounts were 1/4" size Screw's...Which requires one size down drill bit which is a 3/16 drill bit....They are not 3/16" Tapcon's....Boy, do I love those things! As an electrician who prefers them over Rawl plugs, Sleeve anchors, etc...I notice a lot of people do NOT know how to install them and end up impacting the screw in half! LOL

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Wow looks great! I’ve got to do some tapered mitered columns and this was very helpful thank you and great work.

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Love the detailing, interesting process for figuring the cuts

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I also love what you do! I would have stuffed it from the beginning! Well done and keep up this "must watch" series. Thank you!

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Think you just saved the day for us! We where looking to do something very similar, but I couldn't pin down which route I wanted to take. Thanks!

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This is next level Great work

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Nicely finished😎

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I like the extra set of hands screwed in between boards

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Here in BC Canada we use Crezone or MDO for column collars, its also pre primed or back painted before install. Great Channel man.

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Great episode!

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Ken again. Haven't seen him for a while.

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Seems like he fell asleep for a bit there.

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Always nice to see Ken.

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beautiful as always.

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dear lord, ive watched a boat get built over the last 7 years and watched this house get built over the last year or so..... cant believe theyre both nearly done. time really does fly.

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Great work!

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Every time I watch this guy he amazing carpenter I could imagine how hard of a worker back in the day he still very knowledgeable and steady

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I work on engines but I would love to have carpentry skills like this. There’s just something so impressive and satisfying to shape wood into something so beautiful. 👍