Craftsman Style Window & Door Casing - Maximize Efficiency With an Offset Stop Block

[@InsiderCarpentry]

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[@NMranchhand]

I can’t seem to find the pieces for your stop-block assembly, especially the cross-hairs. Thanks.

[@josephdestaubin7426]

I'm a contractor on vacation watching you work. I think I might have a problem.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Haha. Some of us are just wired that way.

[@realworldcarpentryremodeli5868]

It’s very unusual to find someone who can teach a method, apply the method and do it well . You do all 3 . You’re a remarkable craftsman. There aren’t many left. I look forward to your next video.

[@jeffmattel7867]

What are you talking about? Yes, there are a bunch of craftsmen that are bad , but there are a bunch that are really good too. Can't stand people that sound like they are patting themselves on the back while writing comments. Yuck!

[@realworldcarpentryremodeli5868]

@@jeffmattel7867I wasn’t patting myself on my back. I was complimenting spencer on his ability to be a craftsman as well as a teacher. I’m not sure what your problem with my comment is.

[@drganzo1]

My favorite part of these videos is that he is working alone being able to get his project done.

[@ryanobermeyer2104]

thanks for making all of these videos, you are a generous wizard

[@lewisclark5694]

I’m 69, still an active trim carpenter and woodworker. Very nice vid, guy! Thanks.

[@benchippy8039]

This channel should be much bigger than it is, u are one of the few creators putting out content that hasn’t already been covered a 100 times. Even if I don’t pick up any new tips (I usually do) it’s still good to see how someone else works, especially when your clearly very productive

[@zam200864]

Good solid info, no fluff or b roll...subbed

[@chris15325]

It's awesome that you are sharing your knowledge. I do the same but no one listens 😂

[@stevenfoust3782]

Good to see someone who is young with a complete understanding of his tools and proper use. Your professional approach to the task is enviable as well. Been watching you for a bit and I am completely impressed with your ability and ethics. I have 30yrs experience and have always strived to do better than whats expected. I like to see what others who I consider very knowledgeable are doing.

[@rsmrsm9374]

Top drawer. Excellent effort. Plan, organize, execute. Minimal waste.

[@ShaneOsborne]

Excellent presentation.

[@jonathanjones8044]

If I lived in the greater Indianapolis area, I know who I would ask to do the finish carpentry on my home. What a craftsman.

[@dalebarker510]

U do some nice trim work there Spencer

[@vincentconte6028]

Absolutely love your work

[@joshmcalpine8236]

I'm just getting into trim work full-time, and I have watched a ton of your videos! I'm very thankful For your content. It has been a huge blessing for a newbie like me. I would love to see how you build your portable trim board rack, shown at the beginning of this video. A video of that would be amazing!! Again, thank you so much for all the amazing content!

[@mattruth6287]

Ha! Never heard a finish carpenter say, “I don’t typically carry a chisel.” Went from tons of respect to NONE. IMMEDIATELY. Then I went back to ALL RESPECT since that means you don’t have to fine tune anything. Solid video, Boss.

[@zephyr1408]

I am a fairly new Calif Finish Contractor. I am getting ready to do 26 craftsman style windows. I do not have that Compound Miter set up and for me you went thru it fairly fast why you have the set up to comp for certain lengths. I can watch that part a couple times though and catch on. I am running a Bosh Axial & have for 3 years and like it. Use my track saw a lot probably need to spring for a contractor table saw however I am pushing to do more cabinets add on, doors , vanities, custom base, treads, crown and tables! Love making custom tables! Anyway you are solid carpenter! Quick and accurate! Anyway let’s see how you do at 61? I retired from one job & found myself needing work for me! And here I am Good Lord Willing and creeks don’t rise be here at least till 75 ? Love the Lord, tools, building, helping Gods ppl! Keep it up stay true to your King!

[@ralph9768]

The clamp on the window is brilliant. Never thought of that. Videos are great...Keep up the great work. I learn a ton. thanks

[@jrsuk1170]

Good work. Apprentices should be made to watch channels like this as part of the their training.

[@ianrose2823]

I like the fact you don't cut returns on your header ends , it's a waste of time and you still get a great look . Great work !!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Yes, it would take way longer to miter the returns. I do on stain grade but not paint grade. I'd have to double my price for mitered returns.

[@jasonmcvey987]

One of the best instructors on KZbin! Thanks man

[@jdawes4403]

Excellent content and presentation, Yes you the consummate craftsman, but more than that, is that you are a great teacher and humble exemplar! I claim to be as much a craftsman as you, but you sir have me beat in the attitude and execution department by a country mile !

[@dannyoktim9628]

Watched 5 of your vids . . . .you are so easy to learn from . . .you have a talent for teaching

[@darbukamaster8893]

God bless you you are an inspiring Craftsman 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@larryrichardson5167]

Wow.. just wow .. The attention to detail is amazing !

[@jessecarrales1464]

It never fails. I learn so much from you. Thanks again.

[@Homerbub]

Great efficiency ideas. Thanks for your detailed videos. I’m always trying to learn better ways to work, even after remodeling 30 plus years.

[@carpenterone3]

Best carpenter on KZbin! Your videos are legit Spencer no need to change a thing.

[@wilkinsoncarpentry6278]

It’s so true that when you make videos , you think you’re gonna bore people , so far from the truth though , your content is perfect everytime , I know this was a year ago but still as good as today , this popped up on my recommended 🤷‍♂️ but i watched it because The stop block set up 👌 I’m in the process of making my wings 🤙🤙

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Thanks man! I appreciate it. That stop block is a total game changer.

[@wilkinsoncarpentry6278]

Insider Carpentry I know mate , I’ve seen you using it in other videos where you don’t have to measure short points etc..... I’m adding so much to my daily routines from what you do 🤙🤙 efficiency, and I’ll tell you, people are seeing the difference, if only you knew how many times I say “this finish carpenter on KZbin that I watch” haha

[@Stoneforth]

i visited a frame and truss plant the other day and was blown away by their cnc saw stop. They just type in the size stud they need and it would adjust the stop automatically. Simple but brilliant

[@stevet5238]

excellent video ///// improvements = serve beer and sausage pizza

[@micdiva]

Ive got that same 15 gauge gun. I love it. Thing has never failed me. I also bought the 18 gauge. I think they make the best guns

[@anthonysmith9410]

I want to thank you for all your great tips...I have been doing finish work for just about 43 years and I install similar to you. I also work alone, but I would enjoy trimming out a job with you.

[@stuartnewman9977]

I really appreciate that you discuss creating efficient processes, and explain some details about how to accomplish it. Where I live it has been difficult for myself and others to find anyone in the trades willing (or capable) to help improve our skills and understanding. Thank you.

[@jasonfischer3789]

Man Spencer, you are so good at your job, I love the videos and tips, it's pretty awesome that you're willing to explain and share such good techniques that people aren't familiar with. Great work my friend

[@stevenstohlman9721]

Thank you for the video. The craftsman trim style is exactly what I want to add to my my house and here you made a video of how to do it! Perfect timing. The video for me was just the right amounting detail and I liked seeing all the tools you used! One addition to the video would be a finished picture of the window and door casing.

[@CLCLTD]

Your a true professional always thriving to do things better, it’s great to see. Videos are very well done, I just got my son to subscribe as he just started an apprenticeship with me and he’ll probably learn more from yourself 😂

[@Spencer859]

You do really good work and I've learned a lot from your videos to help me be more time efficent.

[@rwe2156]

Great job. I didn’t follow the stop block setup too well. You went pretty fast 👍

[@muddywater6856]

The mini leaf blowers are awesome... You don't know how much you need it till you have one.

[@tunjimike]

I absolutely love ur videos, u r patient enough to explain all the processes, kudos

[@m3rkaba86]

I'm getting ready to do my own home myself for the first time. You've helped a lot.

[@Joseph-jx8bl]

Looks great!

[@Oldiesyoungies]

do a video about the business side of trimming out houses. How do you get work? How do you come up with a price? etc..

[@BoxcarJerry]

Good idea , i'd like to here more about this topic.

[@bruceoster8259]

And thank you for your fine work and these educational Videos!!

[@jonathanhartford3224]

Absolutely wonderful teaching

[@howardlaunius7484]

Thanks for a very informative video. Congrats on coming up with an excellent stop block system for the miter saw

[@steve7220]

Would be nice to see your work after it is painted!! Thanks for the videos.

[@zaneh6224]

When we are fitting trims and the painters are there, every time they hear the gun go off they look at us because they know each time it goes off that's another hole that needs filling 😂😂😂

[@NH4Ukraine2]

I freakin’ love this channel.

[@geraldrosario]

I appreciate your professional, unscripted, matter of fact, no nonsense delivery of your trade techniques. It takes a considerable amount of time to organize, produce, and narrate these videos. Thank you for sharing and demonstrating your best practice methods for efficiency, production, and profit. Do you often have to fabricate and/or install interior extension jambs for those Anderson Windows? I noticed only because the extension jambs (in some shots)were clear pine. Keep up the great work!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Thanks. I almost never have to deal with extension jambs. The come preinstalled or are installed at the time of the window install.

[@renegutierrez1699]

Yours is an efficient way to window/door trim, I'd like if you could do a video about your miter saw set up. Keep it up!

[@Michael-kf6bc]

As always efficiency and proficiency all rolled into one. Great job all around.

[@LibLibertyLibertarian]

TIP: I have a similar setup for my mitersaw wings with 1 key difference. I calibrate my wings by using a sacrificial stop. So I set the stop to 0, then I cut off the sacrificial stop to ensure its perfectly calibrated. I have several stops on my fence, which is a 1x3 T track aluminum extrusion. The stops flip up so I can cut several pieces without moving the stops.

[@LibLibertyLibertarian]

I'd look up a productivity improvement strategy called "Kaisan".

[@domgreco7]

Love your vids. Thanks for the lessons. 🙏🏼

[@yannipaitakis3037]

Do you install interior doors? If so a video on your method of install would be awesome.

[@ryanern18]

Gary Katz's process on the This is Carpentry channel is the best I've seen and I wouldn't be surprised if he used something similar. Literally cut my install times in half.

[@scotland2256]

@@ryanern18 Really helped me as well

[@matryx19741]

Loving the efficiency to save time. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@thecarpenterpros9822]

Love the blower have one myself and use it to blow out the customers garages that I work in.

[@theJonnymac]

great video! i always learn something from your videos!

[@WalkerBassist21]

Very much appreciating all the info and processes that you have been sharing. I have really been able to step up my game in a very short amount of time.

[@sylvainduhamel8093]

You are so proffessionnal in the way you work and the way you explain. This is in all your videos. Even when you make mistakes. You help us feeling better doing mistakes to ! Good job Sylvain from Montréal

[@phooesnax]

Off set on wing is a great idea.

[@TheGhujg]

I can watch your videos all day Great work brother! I noticed you install a lot of poplar, I’m curious to know what the end result looks like.. does that get painted or stained?

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Usually painted. Its a great wood to work with. Very plentiful near me.

[@chicothesavage]

Thanks for the vid. Love to learn new things to make things more faster and efficient .

[@T.E.P.]

Another fantastic video thanks again for taking the extra time and thought

[@jeffmccotter3999]

Great channel! Great content. I also would like a short video on your material racks. I truly appreciate the lessons that you are trying to show on jobsite management and efficiency. Thanks and God Bless

[@CameronLienhart]

Would also love to see your preferred method of installing newels at the top of a landing

[@johnsonanthoney2617]

Great teaching videos, lots of new ideas.

[@jeffkerr7038]

Spencer I really like that style of trim. Any pictures of what it looks like after paint is completed would be great.

[@marconumero9481]

Video about cutting the width of casing ,in production style. Specially with wavy walls and the door hinge in the way.[rarely door jambs are dead on straight] I got a suggestion for base coping

[@maronebuilding]

Great video. Looking forward to many more. I would like to see some similar videos but with using stained/prefinished trim in comparison to the painted trim.

[@Sharpeye-we5fn]

Iearning a lot - thank you for the information !

[@kyleromine1477]

You've mentioned in past videos about the stream of sub trades that you work with. The window installers did a great job, the drywallers did a great job, you're doing a great job; I hope the builder gets a good deal on his painter, because the painter has so much less to do with you making everything so tight. All the quality/efficiency should make everyone make more money and make the house overall cheaper to build.

[@kyleromine1477]

To that point, do you bid the job with you buying the material? Or does the builder provide the trim?

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I am labor only. Around here builders buy materials.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

You are correct. My labor rates are based off of how long things actually take. I track time on all jobs and adjust rates accordingly. So if a bad drywall job is slowing me down it is getting added into my piece rate. If windows jambs are out, same thing, it gets factored into how long it takes me to install and therein raises the rate.

[@DaMadDad]

Great work and teaching. Just subscribed

[@davemotti8070]

Excellent job all around

[@christopherd7922]

Excellent video. Great idea with the clamps pulling in the sill. You do a lot of different finish work so you get to see a lot of different styles. What are your personal thoughts on this style that you did? I’m doing all of my trim over in my colonial house. There are so many options

[@nicolassalgado1330]

Bravo maestro.well explained .i learning so much from u .thanks

[@andriy_moskalyk]

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[@mansardmanor3869]

Very Professional approach, Good work habits, suggestions: add an additional close-up video of the jig in use. Although I get what you're doing, it leave room for speculation as to what you're doing. I enjoy your work, as always.... Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@quietwarf1019]

Gotta love that mud buildup lol.

[@BigmoRivera]

Great Job Nicely Done 🔨📐

[@josephdestaubin7426]

Perhaps because I'm dealing with stain grade, where putting a mark on a painted wall would not work so well, I find having a little piece of wood similar to the one that you have, but with a notch in it, works pretty well for setting up the pieces as I install them. But at least for painted projects, using a pencil certainly simplifies things to the point that you can do them while distracted, as you say. Well done. Edit. One serious suggestion I would make is getting a splitter so you don't have to switch your air hose between guns. I often use three different guns when doing trim, and they're all plugged in to a divider it has individual pressure controls at the divider. That way I'm never using a heavier nail than necessary. I'm not saying that you are. I'm just saying I think you will find not having to switch the hose will save time and hassle.

[@hugebone3853]

excellent video mate fancy doing a review of those bags had my eye on them for a while

[@louisnemick1939]

Very smart layout.

[@kenjones2486]

Great job! If I were building I’d want u to do my trim. Also I’m learning a lot. Thank you!

[@minohablaespanol8381]

Can you do a video of how to build Custom closets, Great work by the way! 😎👍

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I don't do closets. The builder subs those out to a closet company.

[@garrettlund]

Love it! Smart, well thought out way to go. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@randyheckman3733]

Another awesome video!

[@mddutson1]

Another great video. Great methods/ setup to do high quality work at a production speed. Can you do a video on how you set doors?

[@user-wp3yx9yo5w]

Great job

[@tchornomud]

Must be nice to work with paint grade material. I work mostly with stained hardwoods, and have to miter all the end grains. Super nice work though, love guys who still take the old school approach and make their own head crowns and aprons.

[@crisancosmin19]

As always, thank you!

[@josephmerritt1411]

Your window and door trim videos have been using paint-grade wood. Please share your thoughts on using stain-grade trim and how that would change either the tools or the process. Thanks.

[@rickculpepper709]

Very nice love your work

[@bobbyemick4251]

Nice work

[@FinishCarpentryTV]

Amazing man. You’re a carpentry machine. Always learn something from your vids . Keep it up! By the way, what stud finding magnet jig is that at 11:25 ??

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Its a franklin stud finder. That is my favorite style of stud finder. Its a sonar type, not magnetic.

[@FinishCarpentryTV]

Insider Carpentry awesome thanks a lot will check it out

[@rickfouts1671]

If you have a Costco in your area, they sell the stud finder he's using. They're made by Franklin and may not be the same color but are the same stud finder. It's less expensive as well.

[@amilli092]

Good stuff my man

[@ruben4657]

I'd like to see you do a casing on a drywall finished window but want to convert it to wood casing.

[@rishat1254]

Work looks great. I would recommend investing in an adjustable light rig which you can mount on to your phone or camcorder. Its difficult to see the details you point out, and makes viewing the video easier on the eyes. You could also adjust the lighting within your edit, but the range is usually limited so light rigs are used to over come it and make your video editing process efficient and faster.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Light is the biggest struggle trying to film in a house with no lights. Thanks for the feedback.

[@rishat1254]

@@InsiderCarpentry one day at a junk yard I saw some guys using a 1ft by 1ft cubed gas generator. I was surprised they made one like it. Been searching for one ever since. You could incorporate a generator, keep it outside to minimize audio distortion, and connect 2 portable LED/dimmable panels. Bust buy has a set, but it wont be bright enough for you, you'll need something with more than 700lumens in each panel. Especially when you have sunlight interfering. Flood the work space with a panel behind your right and behind your left, till shadows dissapear. These panels would be great for you cause u work in a space with a lot of echo, panels dont emit high frequency sound like the old gen light bulb panels do. Ur mike shouldn't pick them up. $$$ whichever camera you are using, find the white balance option/mode and set it properly. This will allow the camera to take in the light better. Try this out next time if you haven't yet. Proper light panels and a generator could cost you $700+.