Cutting lay boards and jack rafters. (roofing in the UK)

In this video I show how I connect two pitched roof together using lay boards and jack rafters to form the valleys.

[@Thomas-pq2qz]

A true gentleman who knows and explains his ways.Very few can do this.

[@thetallcarpenter]

You're too kind Thomas🤗Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@johnnyhogan7251]

Ive been roofing for 37 years now (7 years back home and 30 years in Europe) I never got the hang of cutting jack rafters, carpenters could never explain it to me properly! So I left them to cut and fix them all the time, the way you explained it was so straight forward, gave it a go and bobs your uncle! I amazed myself after 37 years 😂 cheers.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Comments like this Johnny is what makes doing the videos all worthwhile🤩 So glad you've had a go at something that's, perhaps, daunted you for all these years, and its ALLWAYS a great feeling to learn something new or do something outside your comfort zone👍Thanks for your comment🤗Cheers Del

[@andyphillips7437]

At last, somebody who explains every step clearly .....

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Andy. Appreciate your comment and thank for watching.🤩 Cheers.

[@Grim_GraveyardGaming]

Thanks for the refresher I appreciate your channel. I would recommend Roof cutting and stacking channel also. Even to the experienced carpenters.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@Grim_GraveyardGaming Thanks for watching Ronnie 😎

[@brookeaugustine7598]

Yes THANK YOU So many people make videos just to be “cool” and show off their work but you do it not to just be a cocky little bitch, but to actually teach people and accomplish something.

[@Tripp_777]

I've always sheeted the large side if the roof first before framing the valley, and quite often skiped the lay board. Putting my jack rafters directly into the osb... now this is fir small valleys only (under feet). Do you put valley blocking in before you sheet?

[@freewill4522]

In 20 years of being a carpenter nobody’s ever explained something so well!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Free Will🖐Thanks for watching bud, and your kind comment😎Cheers Del

[@thetallcarpenter]

@Roberto Duranos Cheers Rogerto🤩Thanks for watching

[@joshpeppertube]

Thanks mate, this video has really helped me out. As you just said; "In Carpentry, you never stop learning" much appreciated from a Carpenter on the North Norfolk Coast.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Josh🖐Glad my video helped🫡 and I'm regularly up enjoying North Norfolk😎Cheers Del

[@132danikid]

One of the best U.K. roofing videos I’ve ever seen, no messing about just getting the job done, very informative.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Daniel. That's a great and generous comment.🤩 Thank you for watching and your kind words.👍 Cheers

[@andrewclarkehomeimprovement]

Jack rafters, how easy! Don't do them very often and I think I have a bald patch from all the head scratching! No longer, thank you so much.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Andrew🖐I'm think I made a reasonable job of explaining what I was doing🤩and appreciate your comment 😎Cheers Del

[@SnapperGrogan]

Cracking video… I always come back to this whenever I’m cutting a dormer just to refresh my memory. Very clear and concise content, cheers

[@thetallcarpenter]

That's great to hear Daniel🤩And I'm glad the video is useful to you👊Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@jamstev0]

Great tuition...thanks for taking the time to put it together and explaining it so simply!...👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Its my pleasure🤩and thanks for your comment👍Cheers Del

[@oooofmadonne5131]

Hello from an Irish roofer in Chicago I’m sure you can tell from the comments that this video hits home ......I think it’s the down to earth style , no fancy overdone shots ......just great simple information, well presented and filmed by your son . Well done to both of you for taking the time . Great job.!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Your comment, like so many others, is a real thrill to read, and extremely rewarding.🤩 I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to make such a great comment.😎 I have a soft spot for the Irish as I married an Irishmans daughter.☘️ Thanks again.👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Forgot to add that I worked in the States in the early 1990,s, specifically Ohio and outside Chicago.🤩 What an amazing part of the country, and you made me feel so welcome.😍 Cheers.

[@MaxRank]

I’ve been cutting roofs for over 30 years. Great video. Hate second fix with a passion, but roofing, decks, dormers I’m in heaven.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Max🖐Your comment makes me realise that, as I get further and further into my carpentry journey, I also prefer roofing and framing over finishing work🤔Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@thobaniluthuli606]

Wow, thank you so much for your lessons... I learned from you, God bless you

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for your great comment🤩and thanks for watching😎Cheers Del

[@garyengland5326]

As a chippy cutting roofs for over 20 years, this video is fantastic. I know I'm a bit late to the party, but this perfectly explains how we do it!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Gary🖐I REALLY appreciate your comment bud, and it's always great to have my fellow carpenters watching and being supportive👊Hope you haveca nice Easter break🤞Cheers Del

[@terrycundy5323]

Brilliant video. Explanation was very clear 🙏😊

[@thetallcarpenter]

Glad you found it interesting Terry🤩Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@moggyman6413]

Thanks Del, excellent content as usual

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Keith🤗Thanks for watching 😎

[@j.k2092]

Great video mate ,very helpful, especially for me as an apprentice

[@thetallcarpenter]

That's awesome JK👊Any help or advise bud, just message me on Instagram👍Cheers Del

[@afzulali7695]

Brilliantly explained long formatted video are every good. Thank you for making the video hope to see more.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Afzul. You're more than welcome, and thanks for watching.😎 I've got stacks of carpentry based video ideas, so will keep trying to make them.👍 Thanks for your comment.

[@andywfc1]

always struggled with valleys and jacks never realised it was actually so easy . thanks for that . explained it so well brilliant stuff

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. It's great that its simplified that part for you a bit.🤩 Thanks for your comment.👍

[@iangough7659]

Thank you for posting. Good to see how it done with trusses

[@thetallcarpenter]

My pleasure Ian🤩 Thanks for watching 😎

[@jimwulstan8592]

Very clever idea with cutting the compound angle at two goes. Not something I had seen before but it's a five star trick. I like the emphasis on "remember to cut the longest measurement first"

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Jim. I think doing the compound angle in two parts helps simplify it a little👍 Thanks for your comment 😎

[@jamesgreen4080]

I really enjoy watching all of your videos, and it's nice that you take the time to reply to everyone who shares a comment.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi James. I do love what I do and its lovely that people take the time to make a comment after watching one of my videos, and I enjoy reading and responding to them. The saddest part of my KZbin journey will be if I am no longer able to keep up with answering all the comments if it gets much bigger.😥 Thanks for watching and your kind words.😎

[@callumwardle3185]

As an apprentice joiner (house bashing) this will be a massive help for my end point assessment. Keep up the good work!

[@thetallcarpenter]

It makes me very happy to think that my video will help you Callum🤩All the best with your assessment👊Cheers Del

[@MikeCFC]

Love roofing. Known the satisfying feeling of connecting two roofs via layboards and valleys very well. Explained like a true pro. 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Michael. So you know the secret as well.🤩 I'm lucky that most of what I do gives me great satisfaction, (as probably you are), but there's an extra little something when it comes to casting your eye over a lovely flat roof plane that you've created. Probably a bit geeky, but I think most of us carpenters are.😝 Thanks for watching and your kind words.👍 Cheers

[@MikeCFC]

@@thetallcarpenter You are absolutely spot on. The little buzz you get when you cast your eye through and see everything line in, more so when it's hand cut. Keep up the good work mate.

[@bobmartin5101]

Yeah, this guy is my new fave carpenter. Precise explanation, great method. Thanks.

[@thetallcarpenter]

That's a very generous comment Bob.🤩 Thanks for watching.

[@oldtoolie471]

Another excellent roofing video. They’re my favorites. Kudos from across the pond. Thank you for putting out this level of detailed information.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there Old Toolie🖐It's always cool to have guys like yourself watching from different parts of the world, and I have a special place in my heart for the American people🤗Made me feel so welcome when I worked out there as a younger man🤩 Thanks for watching and your lovely comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@boabmarlee]

Great video mate. Been a joiner for 20+ years and spent the majority of that time in shopfitting and interior fit outs. The past year has seen me working with a builder and doing more extensions and roof work and admire the sense of achievement you speak of when working on a project like this as I feel the same 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Boab 🖐 Great to hear you are enjoying and getting satisfaction from doing different kind of work than you're used to👊Carpentry is certainly a great trade to be in for job satisfaction🤩Thanks for watching and your comment😎Cheers Del

[@mattstanton6545]

This really helped me this week, I didn't realise when you set the plumb cut angle on the roofing square that it automatically set the seat cut. Seems obv now but not before. Great video 👍🏼

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Matt🖐I'm really glad the video helped make the penny drop for you about the roofing square and seat cut👊All the best🤩Cheers Del

[@sicpac66t]

I am a carpenter/joiner and haven't done much roofing for years but what a cracking video and explanation on how to do it. Great work guys.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Appreciate you watching and commenting.😎 Do you think a video like this might help someone with limited roofing experience take on a similar job?🤞 Cheers

[@sicpac66t]

@@thetallcarpenter oh definitely. There is lots of roofing videos but they never seem to break through that mystique of the angles and different cuts. You broke it down lovely and explained it in very simple terms. Good job keep them coming. Blows my mind how some channels get loads of views when you know the person is just copying a video they watched. A guy like yourself with heaps of knowledge has learned it by actually doing the job over and over. I got taught by guys with experience and am glad I did. You can't beat experience in my opinion.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@sicpac66t That's so cool that my video might help you and others.😎 Both you and I are, indeed, very lucky to have been taught by experienced guys, and I am VERY conscious that I have not really passed any of what I do on. Its a giant leap for me to film myself but if what I do is connecting with people and pushing carpentry forward, then its absolutely worth it.🤩 Thanks again.

[@willie8649]

What a great explanation Sir! I felt like I was at the job site as your apprentice. Thank you so much all the way from California!! Cheers✌🏽

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hey Willie🖐Great to have you watching from the US 🇺🇸🤗 I appreciate you watching and thank for your great comment😎Cheers Del

[@nigelphillips9426]

Excellent video very informative thanks from north Wales a builder who does roofing

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Nigel🖐Glad you found it useful🤩and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@elliottsinclair4736]

You are probably the best teachers on KZbin going. thanks a lot

[@thetallcarpenter]

Blimey Elliott😮that's a very kind comment🤩Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@robertpaget809]

You are a good teacher bud

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Robert🤩 Thanks for watching👊

[@jamesjeffery6139]

Bloody brilliant video, exactly what I was looking for. Clear and concise instructions.

[@thetallcarpenter]

I'm pleased you found the video helpful James🤩Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@frank1847]

This guy is an excellent teacher.👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Frank. Don't know what to say!!😀 Thank you for you very kind comment.👍 Cheers.

[@lacydesmond]

Agreed great video, well explained

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@lacydesmond 🤩

[@lymebaydogtraining]

Brilliant simple to follow instruction, thanks.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching Sally👍Cheers Del

[@danielwhelan-mi1oz]

Savage video thank you, I'm going to tackle my own extension and this really helped

[@thetallcarpenter]

That's awesome Daniel👊All the best with your roof👍Cheers Del

[@alpc8539]

Hey buddy, great job man, you are very knowledgeable and you're not cocky or arrogant about it love that my brother keep up your great work 👍🏽👍🏽

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Alpc🖐I appreciate your great comment bud🤗and thanks for watching😎Cheers Del

[@djaudioxtc02]

Just randomly saw this video and got a huge laugh out of getting caught out by the the compounds being opposites... It's one of those things that has skunked me on many a jack... And evey time all you can say is "ud think I learn" 🤣🤣

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Mike🖐The only detail I left out was how the off cut side of the bottom jack cut does the opposite side rafter🤪 Still been caught out many a time though😆Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@leotaylor262]

Now thats a master craftsman if ive ever seen one

[@thetallcarpenter]

You're too kind Leo🤗Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@daviosmith2348]

Never see someone make it look so simply I’ve been cutting them by hand since I begun cause it was the way I was taught and some of them look rough, even by the old boys I with ahaha , thank you for the help

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Davio 🖐 I'm glad you found the video interesting, and thanks for watching and your comment😎Cheers Del

[@andygbrantmuller9921]

Hello Dell, good job explaining except? You screwed up your layout.. you should have pulled your 24" center or 23 1/4 x ahead from the outside of your bumped out rake board..also the degree of your angle in the valley cut is found on your speed square directly below the 7 common line from the pivot point in a straight line, your 7 comm9n long cut is actually a 7 valley long cut found up above the common reference point. Also on a framing square it is a 7, 14 not 7,12

[@duncanmitchell5214]

Brilliant video, great filming been chippie for 30 years you explain it so much better than me!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Duncan. First off, well done on 30 years of carpentry. 😎And second, thank you for your very kind words.🤩 Cheers.

[@BuildWithAE]

Hi Del hope you are well, I have to say Del didn’t even notice the long episode it was so well explained it’s never easy working and explaining something complex and making it sound straight forward and you smashed it out the park great job and fair play to Son filming, have a great week I’am finishing off a 2.5mtr hand dig footing love it all the best Tony 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Tony. Coming from someone who knows one end of a saw from the other, I appreciate your comment.🤩 Hand digging footings Tony,😬. That's called leading from the front mate and possibly why you've got such a great crew.👍 I'm pleased with how the video came out and it certainly livened up my channels views comments.😀 Thanks for your great comments. Its really encouraging for a new, 'content creator', like me.😎 (enjoy the dirt this week). Cheers.

[@1bobba1]

knowledgeable, humble and great at explaining. Top man

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there 🖐 Thanks for watching and your comment means a lot🤩 Cheers

[@waynecashin5949]

I'm ex roofer u explained that brilliant makes me want to get back up there

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Wayne🖐I appreciate your great comment bud, and roofing always nicer when the sun's shining😎My next roof is on a big bungalow, snack in the middle of January💦🥶Thanks for watching🤩Cheers Del

[@Harry-nc7zi]

Finally a great & simple video explaining how too do roofs, no degree in maths needed 👏

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Harry. I tend to do all my roofing by direct measuring, as I find it more accurate for the type of work I do.😎 Thanks for your comment.👍 Cheers.

[@markhoulding1938]

Just subscribed One of the the best tutorials I’ve seen for apprentices in all my years of doing it ⭐️

[@markhoulding1938]

I always found it better to slightly over cut bevel on jacks so bottom edge always remains tight as you say the scale on trims saws etc not always accurate 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Mark. Thanks for your great comments.🤩 You're exactly right about slightly overcutting the seat cut. If you look closely you can see in the video that they were not quite perfect.😵. I missed a few things off like compound jack cuts doing both sides and using a string to line in the ridge on longer truss runs. We really were pressed for time as there is a particularly awkward resident who records noise levels and reports us to the council.💩 Thanks for watching and your comments.😎Cheers.

[@timroidl]

Great Video! First time i needed to do a valley with layboards and this helped a lot! Very well explained. Thank you

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Tim🖐I'm pleased that my video helped you🤩Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@shaneelson]

Excellent camera work 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Shane🖐Thanks for your comment as I think my boy really did a great job with the camera 😎Cheers Del

[@woodbutcher]

This is honestly some of the best content on youtube!

[@thetallcarpenter]

That's an amazing and generous comment Fen🤗Thanks for watching bud😎Cheers Del

[@user4294967296]

I’m not a roofer; I’m a teacher. What a SPLENDID job you did teaching this complex skill! I’ve been watching videos all weekend, trying to figure out how to do a project we’re working on. Thanks to you, I feel we’ve got the wherewithal now to tackle it. Now I’m going to rewatch your video.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐I appreciate you comment, especially as you are a teacher, and I am trying to get as much information across in these videos so that it can be followed and understood👍Glad the video helped you and good luck with your project😎Cheers Del

[@eoghandaly3203]

Hello from Ireland 👋 brilliant video no over complaining things a true sign you know what your talking about . keep the videos coming 😀

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Eoghan. Great to have you watching and appreciate your lovely comment.🤩 The Irish are the greatest people earth!.😍 When visiting Dublin, I always arrive 75% Englishman and 25% Irishman, but always come home 100% Irishman.☘🍺☘🤕 Cheers.

[@AbulHussain-hh9rg]

I’ve been looking for this info for a long time. Excellent tutorial and without a calculator. Thank you.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Abul. No calculator needed here mate🤩 Glad you find it helpful👍 Thanks for your comment😎

[@maswatson]

Fantastic job by you and your son and well explained. Extremely useful tips making it very easy to understand, thanks for putting this great video together and sharing

[@thetallcarpenter]

Appreciate you watching and thanks for leaving a great comment🤗Cheers Del

[@geze4137]

No math needed, just line & level, great explanation, top man.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Gez. We don't really set out roofs mathematically in the UK. Perhaps its because our housing stock can be very old and so we just learn to go with what we see on the job, and that includes doing it the same way on new builds.😎 Thanks for your comment mate.👍

[@geze4137]

@@thetallcarpenterHello mate, any roofs I've built have always been on older houses! All cut on site. Old school! purlins, hips valleys & dragon ties. Learnt of an old timer, all timber, no trusses, steel, or tin connectors. How things have changed. We only ever needed a string line, a level, framing square a well sharpened hand saw & a good set of sharp Chisels, oh and of course a good old school stiletto framing hammer. All tools fit in your bag! Not eye catching to the local thieves! Environmentally friendly & powered by good food & Guinness. Must say though, the old elbow is about knackered now. Keep up the videos mate, it's great you are teaching the young ones the right way to go. 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@geze4137 What a wonderful comment Gez.🤩 All my early roof cutting was done the way you mentioned, and, although the tools we have now make cutting the roof members easier, you still need to get your head around its construction and set out.😎 Thanks again for your comment and for watching.👍

[@71Splinter]

I work as a carpenter for a small family business, So don't get to work with any other carpenters very often, but its nice to see techniques I am using being used by others, especially someone so clearly good at his job, great video!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. I'm not dissimilar to you in that respect, as mostly work solo.😢 I do, however, get asked to help out carpenter mates with big roofs and stairs which I always love, as its just more fun, and two heads are always better than one.🤩 Thanks for watching and your great comment.👍

[@71Splinter]

@@thetallcarpenter I hope when I go alone Ill have as many people chasing me for work, thanks for the quick response, Ill keep an eye out for new videos. :)

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@71Splinter Skilled, competent tradesmen/women are in MASSIVE demand at present, and, I think, will continue to be.😎 Thanks for watching.👍

[@TheStuG95]

Great video mate, done only one valley before on a roof and it’s such a help to see a more experienced joiner doing such a good step by step run through and explaining how it’s done👏

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Stuart. Thanks for your great comment, and I hope I made it look a little less complex than it can seem.🤩 Cheers.

[@stephen271]

Top video mate you explained it very well great to see 👍👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Stephen🖐Appreciate your comment and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@themanualstandard183]

Thanks for the video. It was really good explanation. Cheers

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Thanks for watching and your comment.😎

[@joshuabriones8990]

Awesome! I'm fixing to build my outdoor patio and this was the hardest part to figure out. And you explained it very simple.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Joshua. That's great that the video might help.🤩Cheers, and good luck with your outdoor patio.👍

[@jonbarrie7002]

Thank you for a great detailed clear explanation. Its a long time since i did either a cut roof or a truss roof and its easy to forget how to do all the compound cuts and setting out tricks when you don't do them every day. I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time in making these video's. Its good to be sharing your skills with the up coming generation as these tips are not taught in college. Keep up the great work!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi jon. Your comment is really cool and much appreciated.🤩 If people find my videos interesting and helpful then that make it worth wile filming them. Thanks for your kind words, they are very encouraging.😎 Cheers

[@17MikeThompson]

Ace this mate 👍🏻 keep them coming. Vid like this on hips would be good too. I’m a joiner/carpenter too always good to see different methods and ways of doing things

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Mike. Appreciate you watching it and commenting.😎 I've got a video in the pipeline about setting out and cutting hipped gable ends, (barn ends), and that will contain cutting hips and hip jack rafters.👍 Cheers again.

[@steelquirks]

Very clear explanation. I'm planning on tackling a first floor extension myself due to unavailability of tradesmen at the moment and this is the clearest explanation of how to join in the roof I have seen.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Its really cool that you may find my video helpful and thanks for your comment.🤩 (good luck with your roof!!)👍

[@takapunaika2089]

Man I'm a electrician you explanation so clear you converting me to become a builder

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Takapuna Ika. 👋 That's a great comment and thanks for watching. 😎

[@takapunaika2089]

Please pass on your knowledge to the younger generation .you should become a lecturer very clear explanation no lie.God Blessed you

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@takapunaika2089 Hi there. Its the main reason I am videoing my work.👍 Thanks for your kind words.😎

[@Seeeedling]

Nice video mate. I'm a truss designer in Suffolk, only young so nice to watch videos like these. Helps show me the processes you boys go through on site. Keep up the good work!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Jake. Really great to have you watching.😎 To be honest though, I only do my roof connection this way as I absolutely detest diminishing trusses for this purpose.😤 In the 30 plus years of using trussed roofs, I've never found a quick and accurate way of fitting them. You guys are able to design and engineer some crazy roofs though, that, if were to be traditionally hand cut, could probably not be done.😎 Thanks again for watching and your comment.👍 Cheers

[@livesgood8341]

This the kind of video I was hoping to find but finally found it. It is a great video with good explanation behind it love it. Well done 👍👍👍👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Glad you found it interesting and thanks for watching.😎 Cheers.

[@MrShaunhodson]

Very good teacher, fantastic

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi MrShaun.🖐 Thanks for watching and your comment.🤩

[@jazgill1436]

Excellent/concise explanation thank you

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching Jaz😎Cheers Del

[@iantough3633]

Fantastic explanation of something thats always baffled me. Thank you

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Ian🖐Thanks for watching and I'm glad you found the video interesting👍Cheers Del

[@gsgaming7503]

Great video well explained - you come across so well on the camera it’s a pleasure to listen to you and see your great work. Keep it up. Cheers Rob

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Rob. Thanks man.😎 Its not as easy as it looks trying to remember everything, but I'm learning to relax and just talk about what's in front of me.😀 Thanks for your comment.👍Cheers

[@jayf9259]

Cheers from across the pond! Great video and instructional info ... keep up the good work!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hey Jay. Great to have you here from the US.🤩 Thanks for watching mate, and your great comment. 🇺🇸

[@supershaun7257]

This guy makes it look so simple and straightforward. I’ve been let down by a chippy and need a guy to do a small roof for me in Staffordshire if anyone can help. Get in touch here. Thanks again

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Super Shaun. Skilled tradesmen are getting harder and harder to find, so I wish you luck getting your roof done.🤞 Thanks for watching and your comment.😎

[@silverfox8801]

You probably don’t make too much money from these videos. But I sure do appreciate you sharing your skills! 👍👍👍👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi SV🖐Youre right and the financial rewards for a small channel like mine are next to nothing, but it is rewarding when people benefit from them and leave nice comments😉Cheers Del

[@stephendeakin2714]

Just about to tackle a similar roof on a garden shed, thanks for making the video, very informative and helpful. Cheers

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Stephen. Good luck with the shed roof.😎 (don't fall off!!😣) Cheers.👍

[@gdfggggg]

Very well explained. I don’t do roofs that often and this refreshed my mind. I’ve got one coming up. Cheers

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Slashley🖐It's great that my video has helped give you a little refresher🤩Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@unknownuser4717]

Very good video thanks, and genuine tradesman.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐 Thanks for watching and your kind comment 😎

[@alexbekele8945]

Bloody brilliant. Great videos and explanations. Learnt loads working my way through them. Hope your lad knows how lucky he is to have a dad who can teach him how to do such great work.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Alex. Really appreciate you watching my stuff and taking the time to leave a comment.🤩 My lad did a great job behind the camera.😎 Thanks again.

[@johncurrie2802]

Exellent video. Brilliantly presented and put together. Some great content on KZbin but few with this detail. Apprentices could sit down and watch this and really learn from it. Nothing left out or missed. We all know how much time it takes to teach on site, I'll be telling my lad to watch this definatley. Thanks to you and your son for taking the time to put this together. Loving your stuff.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi John. Your comment gives me a massive high.🥳 The sole purpose of my filming my work is to try show people what I do, and even better, to try and help, ESPECIALLY, young carpenters/apprentice's. Thank you for you kind words.😎 Cheers

[@roammikeyenns8074]

That’s exactly what I’m doing! Haha 7th term baby!!!

[@tommyobrien9480]

Absolutely 💯 video you have a fantastic voice and a great way with words for explaining what you are doing

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Tommy. Really appreciate your comment, thank you. When I watch it back I think of all the things I missed or could have said to make it even better, but, for the most part, all the important stuff is there.😎 Thanks again.

[@juginstr1019]

Thank you for your very helpful information.watched in one breath. We wish you good health and creative success.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Jugin. 👋 Thanks for watching and your great comment. 👍 Cheers

[@SkillBuilder]

Great bit of camerawork from your son. It is a mystery why Stanley stopped selling that square. One of their worst decisions of many bad decisions.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there Roger/Dylan. I really cant overestimate what a GREAT job he did on the camera.😍 He, 'over panned', a little, but he really did put the camera in the right place and got all the relevant shots.😎 It really is odd that they pulled production of that square, as you say, but you can buy one the same made by someone else if needs be. Appreciate your comment as I know you've done one or two videos yourself.😝 Cheers.

[@baldyslapnut.]

TFTools do a nice solid version of said square.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@baldyslapnut. Hi. I knew someone told me of another place that was doing these type of squares, but I couldn't remember.😵 Thanks for that.😎 Cheers.

[@baldyslapnut.]

@@thetallcarpenter l should have praised the video and content too👍. Re-roofing sheds and other smaller outbuildings can be a way to practise using roofing squares without the pressure of getting it wrong on a bigger job.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@baldyslapnut. Hi. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.👍 Adding comments like yours brings extra life to the video with different suggestions and pointing out how things might be done a different way or things I missed or got wrong.😎 Cheers.

[@ashleyrobinson1639]

Excellent video great to see good tradesman at work. Well done to you and your son also 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for your great comment Ashley.😎

[@samuelburgum3108]

Brilliant video, I’m a newly qualified carpenter and have had to do my first jack rafters this week on site. Very well explained point by point, nothing over complicated, this has helped me enormously 👍 all the best and I look forward to more of your videos.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Samuel. Its really great that this video is of help to you. The main reason I am posting these videos for guys like you in the hope of passing on a few of my skills. I have just posted a new video about cutting in hips on trussed roofs if want to check that out.😎 All the very best to you on your carpentry journey.👍 Thanks for watching.

[@philwilson8797]

Great video Del always a pleasure watching you and the detail you give us is brilliant pity I didn’t live nearer 👍🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

I appreciate your great and kind comment Phil🤗Thanks for watching🤩

[@theNeathBoy]

Enjoyed your video, you explained everything well and make it look easy. Well done, good job

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Thanks for watching and glad you found it interesting.🤩 Cheers.

[@chicko114]

This is one of the best videos I've seen. Explained everything clearly. Struggled with these and you make it look so easy. So cheers!! Keep up the videos from new subscriber 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Chris. That's really cool that this video may of helped you.😎 Thanks for watching and subscribing.👍

[@bartbug1]

Awesome instructional video as always Del, cheers.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching BB1 and your kind words😎Cheers Del

[@jonnyhifi]

Superbly explained - thank you so much to both of you for explaining this.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi jonnyhifi.🖐 Thanks for watching and your comment.😎

[@JACKTRAVISRUBY]

This is undoubtedly the best video I have watched with regards to how well you have explained what’s what and how to do it. I feel you have made what could be a complicated explanation into a very easy understandable one. Well done 👏🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Dan, and thanks for your comment🤩I'm glad I was able to do the video and its cool that you were able to understand what was going on👊Thanks for watching😎Cheers Del

[@alistairbiggar6830]

Fantastic video, the explanation was spot on too. Keep up the great work.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Alistair. Thanks for you comment.🤩 Much appreciated.👍Cheers.

[@gerardchristensen2386]

Awesome. Thank you for that.. been looking for awhile for a video that shows this easily and simply. Doing that exact job tomorrow. God bless you..👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

You're welcome Gerard.🤩 Hope it helps.👍Cheers

[@samuelhill5131]

Great video, i have just completed my extension roof and this help me out. So clear and easy to follow.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Samuel🖐It's great that my video was useful🤩Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@richard21995]

Thanks for making this video, it is straight to the point and so clearly explained.

[@thetallcarpenter]

My pleasure Richard🤩Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@nolebarris6056]

Keep doing what your doing, as an apprentice joiner these videos are very helpful and extremely well explained 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Honestly, these type of videos are for YOU Nole. If you're finding it useful while learning, then that makes me very happy.🤩 Cheers and good luck with your apprenticeship.👍

[@iantarncarpentry4285]

Great video Tall Carpenter! That Stanley Roofing Square looks a lovely bit of kit!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Ian. I know Rodgers got one kicking about.🤩 Surely you could tap him up for it!!.😆 Thanks for watching mate, and your comment.👍 (and thanks for doing a great job on the door lining jig video😍)

[@daviewilson_1]

Brilliant video , well informed & simplified , great video for the apprentices to understand

[@thetallcarpenter]

I appreciate your comment Davie.🤩 If it does, in any way, help people to understand this little part of roofing better, than that's really cool. 😎 Thanks for your comment.👍

[@brianreynolds3176]

Pleasure to watch and thanks to both of you for video,, great job

[@thetallcarpenter]

Many thanks for your comment Brian🤩and for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@neiledwards4780]

Really enjoyed this roofing video, I personally enjoy roofs but it can get complicated, well explained

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Neil. I'm exactly like you mate. I absolutely love roofing and when you get a tricky one it really makes you exercise your skills and keeps your brain working hard. 🤩 Appreciate it my video being watched and commented on by a fellow carpenter.😎 Cheers.

[@angelaellis7510]

Great video. I was just framing a couple of valleys today for the first time. I teach geometry and find your instruction here very informative because the process is demonstrated at a speed that is easily digestible and you show exactly why and how you plan and execute the layout. Not everyone can communicated the background thinking process as you have so adequately done without skipping steps for the uninitiated. I think next time I layout valleys I'll be more efficient when adding some of your strategies and now I'll be better armed with the vocabulary as well.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Angela🖐It's really great that you are a geometry teacher and can also see the subjects practical application in a trade like carpentry👍Your comment is warmly received and thank you for watching🤗Cheers Del

[@mbulelomhlana3404]

Been looking for this information. Thank you so much. From South Africa

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Mbulelo🖐Glad it helped😎Cheers Del

[@ianrobinson6164]

very well explained and very comprehensive thanks

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Ian. Appreciate your comment,😎, and thanks for watching.👍 Cheers.