How to Fasten to Concrete

[@abunatkat]

Hi Essential, any way to purchase a knife made by Cy..

[@pepper7220]

Essential Craftsman I believe we wear the same work boots. Love soft soles wore loggers with steel toe and heals for a long time. No comfort comparison when working on hard surfaces all day. Love you videos thanks for the entertainment and insight.

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[@khangtruong98]

This guy's willing to poke a bunch of little holes in his own floor just to show us how to screw into concrete the right way. Huge thumbs up

[@222dillon]

You’re right. Also, it means he can show a video on how to fill random holes in your concrete floor. Lots of ad money there!

[@BlackopsSOG1]

Yeah he can always just fill them back up lol

[@notforyoutube17]

He was able to seal that hole without no one ever notice there was several holes

[@frank-to7lu]

Next lesson will be how to repair holes in your concrete floor. Always a method to his madness.

[@Mogman150]

I guess I'm pretty selfish. You won't find me doing that unless it's concrete I'm going to remove.

[@somborn]

What a amazing time we live in. Imagine 10 years ago find someone with your expertise to share your knowledge with some stranger you don't even know, for hours and hours, for free! Crazy, the mind boggles!

[@PatrickWagz]

what is a librarian? (kidding) Ha

[@ziptiesnbiasplies]

Somborn "the mind boggles"? do the words "chooch factor" ring any bells?

[@riverrat1149]

She is the lady that points to the card catalog and tells you to be quiet.

[@denisl2760]

youtube was around in 2007

[@jamesbizs]

while I agree with your sentiment, he's not doing it for free or out of the kindness of his heart. You can't assume to know those motivations. KZbin is a job in an of itself. There are people that make millions from their channels. That would be like saying tv stations are doing it for free as well ( unless you have cable). They don't exist, if we don't exist to watch them and the ads that sponsor them.

[@markproulx1472]

I love your videos not only because they’re so content-rich but also because you don’t blather on aimlessly - a major problem with far too many KZbin videos. Thank you.

[@lesmundane3497]

I am 68 and have found a Dad. Thank you for being awesome!

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Les Mundane 😃👍🏻🆒

[@user-yx7dp2pl8t]

Memers

[@sionyevans]

Ahh mate I feel the same....list out on so much knowledge and experience and tips and advice and his great personality

[@kalijasin]

Les Mundane, Scott is awesome 😀

[@eddiew2325]

Jason C. Hey scott

[@MrDagonz720]

I’ve been in construction my whole life . I must say you are a hero . If knowledge is power you are definitely Superman . Thank you for an awesome channel .

[@ralphjefferson7386]

This is simply an incredible video, for not only showing the contemporary, but also the old school way it was done. The seismic part at the start is a can't miss, also. So cool to see engineering history/progress. Showing the industrial use sets the table for the residential use. The presentation is stellar. Thanks.

[@patty109109]

Truth. This guy’s vids are always very good.

[@iancourter7291]

I can't thank you enough for your videos. Your no-nonsense style, combined with obvious decades of hands-on experience are a truly priceless resource. You probably have no idea how much of a positivie impact you're making in so many people's lives.

[@ClearTheDeck]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I just used the two-16p-nails-in-1/4"-hole method to secure a few studs to complete a finished wall in my basement workshop. Worked like a charm, all for the price of a concrete drill bit.

[@eb282]

I remember learning the 16 penny nail and bailing wire trick when I did form work years ago. I'm so glad you covered it. HILTI has a lot of new fasteners out. They even have a vacuum that attaches to the drill to clean the hole as you go and keeps down the dust which is a health benefit if a ton of holes are to be made

[@idigbebop]

Great overview on anchors. Your entire channel is very high quality on select subject matter. I enjoy watching and learning. Thanks !

[@Hypno_Llama]

I was wondering the whole time how you would remove that demonstration board. I should have known the Burke Bar would come out.

[@jackmortimer329]

Thank you so much for this video. I am replacing the metal hand railing on my precast concrete steps. Drilling the holes for the original railings took me about 4 weeks of frustration and broken bits. As a result of your video I bought the Bosch hammer drill and a Bosch bulldog bit. I installed one side of the new railing in one Saturday using the Tapcon screws. What a difference good tools make.

[@jimsbagels1991]

And the Burke Bar makes an appearance!

[@yougetagoldstar]

Ive wondered how this was done for many years and you just happened to have a video explaining it. Appreciated your videos before and now my appreciation just skyrocketed. Thank you.

[@stevejanka361]

These are all essential videos for my lackluster carpentry skills. Always a great video. Thanks.

[@richardlapoint1845]

Man I used a different channel to see what type of anchor I wanted to use for holding a pedestal bench grinder to the floor. Not a carpenter by any stretch.

[@AmplifyDIY]

I just finished pouring a pad for a new shed, and the advice about anchors in this video was invaluable in helping me decide the best way to anchor my walls to the foundation. Thanks!

[@trickyricky12147]

On a little shed, I'd probably fasten the walls to the concrete using the (2) 16D sinkers in a 1/4" hole trick. On a little 5 sq ft shed what can go wrong.💀

[@kumasan812]

That was some concrete advice! Thanks!

[@rihamy2nd]

Kuma San Just kidding. Good one. LOL

[@timothyyoungblood6269]

That's about as level headed comment as I've seen on this platform.

[@poshima]

He taught me more lessons fastener than anyone else

[@kezw2669]

Solid dad joke

[@bruce-le-smith]

i see what you did there... groan 😅

[@dabeamer42]

This was the first EC video I watched, maybe 18 months ago. I've been thru all the Spec House vids (twice) by now. Came back here because it's time to actually put this knowledge to work...I got some stuff I need to attach to concrete., and I need a refresher. Forgot there were So Many ways in this vid. Thanks!

[@coltius]

I always want to go out in my garage and throw things around after watching these videos. It's invigorating.

[@travisk5589]

My buddy has been telling me to watch this guy for the past year. I just started watching today and i can't get enough. Love his attitude.

[@ganeshbal4405]

I just watched this today. I was always struggling to make connection in a masonry wall or a concrete floor. I learnt a lot today. The craftsmen like this gentleman I am afraid are going to be rarer and rarer to find. How do we encourage high school kids to take up these skills? What a pleasure to see a real pro at work. Thank you for making the video.

[@larrya.mccloskeysr298]

I am not a professional but have done a lot of remodeling and even but a very nice Cape Cod home for y self back in 1977 have used most of the methods you show at one time or another but you are the first person to explain to me why I have had trouble with tap cons THANK YOU I won't be puzzled by this one anymore now just waiting for your next video

[@jonathanfegelein9361]

I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great kzbin.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.

[@vetteman2920]

I haven’t seen a cinderblock since I was a kid (a long time ago). They were common near Pittsburgh where the cinders were readily available from the steel mills. The cinders were a byproduct of burning coal and coke and the mills were happy to get rid of them the local municipalities also used them on the roads in winter to provide traction. To the best of my knowledge for the last sixty or so years the building blocks have been made of concrete. I love it when they are still referred to as cinderblocks it brings back memories.

[@jvoutandabout9204]

I own a Bosch bulldog extreme I love it going great after 5 years of hard use, awesome tool

[@tilerman]

Look at the close up of this guys hands. He's a true craftsman. Respect.

[@cookiemon42589]

I've done my share of concrete work and you taught me some new methods. Thanks! I'll also second the fact you really need a hammer drill (or rotodrill) to be effective when drilling into concrete.

[@rich.trails]

Throwing the hardware immediately off screen when done talking about it adds a nice touch. Love this channel.

[@CZW10000]

Also, thanks for cutting a bunch of holes in your slab for us.

[@ching574]

easy to patch with feather finish or quickcrete

[@amigakmushak9553]

He is one of the best craftsman that i know. How he explains everything and his knowledge of construction work is incredible. Thanks for your videos and keep going on the good work!!

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

Quick tip: I've used Titans and Tapcons for many years retain my garden hose reels for many years. Of course they are not made to be put in and removed and reinstalled over and over. The bolts are plenty strong for it, but the concrete will strip out. What I do to fix the issue is whenever I do any electrical wiring, I save the bits of 14 gauge cut offs and I slip one into each hole in the block with a bend in it to keep from losing the wire. Then hold up the real and send in the bolts. I've been using this trick for years and years and it has never failed me.. I'd say it is kind of on the same line of thought with the lead anchors.. Also, while working at a nuclear facility, we had to anchor everything extremely well. The threaded rod in epoxy is really extreme duty, but it's proper application is very important. Drill the hole. Wire brush. (I like to put it in a cordless drill for this). Blow out again. Some must be wet. Install epoxy from the bottom of the hole outward using a straw. I then double nut the threaded rod and insert it into the hole using a cordless drive. The epoxy does expand slightly, but getting it into the bottom of the thread before it cooks is key. Love your video's.....

[@ronsteelable9405]

I've never done a concrete fence installation before but I had a customer that requested that I install one. Fabricated the fence, threw on this video and I was off to the races! Thanks for the video!

[@emceha]

I work concrete for 7 years now, but I never heard of two nails or dowel/nail, tie wire/double nail tricks. I do formwork a lot, and more than once I was in a situation when I had to attach form to existing concrete but I run out of anchors and beton screws. I wish I knew this few years ago, hundreds of dollars in manhours would be saved.

[@micahwatson9017]

emceha - this is why you can always learn something new. I love workin with old timers that have great "tricks of the trade" that they used to use exclusively to get jobs done before all these new technology products.

[@keenanvaughn8453]

Really!? I'm a finish carpenter and when I have to do temp stuff I love the two nail solution. Easy to hide the hole.

[@Maz3-1]

You are one charismatic individual, highly knowledgable about your craft and an awesome presenter, trainer, teacher!! I do enjoy watching your videos.

[@TheTarrMan]

You must be a cool dad. My dad brought me an inch from death for drawing with chalk on the garage floor when I was a kid. You're actually drilling holes.

[@aayesher9400]

Bro that's insane

[@meetyounever6923]

Whoa that's traumatizing. Parents can be so weird like that. My dad sentimental guy hard worker once got mad at my kids for drawing on the slab floors with concrete, but still has my sons "art" drawings (as he calls them)on the back of his bedroom door. I offered wash it off off but my dad wouldn't have it. He said those are memories there. 😂❤

[@trickyricky12147]

​@@meetyounever6923lol😂 Either OC is exaggerating, or he really was brought to an inch from death. Either way, it's weird, but it's just tough love at the end of it.

[@trickyricky12147]

​@@aayesher9400Not really, bro. It's called tough love. Without it, that's how generations of criminals roam the earth and we get stuck with psychopaths on top of it all.💀

[@robertporterfield7680]

I wish I had your knowledge. I've only been a carpenter for about 5 years now and it's truly a passion of mine. I love learning new tricks from other carpenters. Great videos! Keeping coming and I'll keep watching!

[@danielmarino1834]

Thanks for the video, some cool old school tricks you got there! I would have never thought to use the 2 nail trick. Maybe you could do a video on nail and screw types? Thanks again!

[@chrisgentry2780]

Been doing home improvement full time for a year now and your videos have been very helpful!

[@IceAgeSquirrel2008]

@ 13:07 you say you are using a 1/8" bit for the Tapcon screw. The box recommends a 5/32" bit. However, when I use a 5/32" bit the screws don't bite and I have to drop down to a 1/8" bit like you did. What's up with that?

[@NicolaiSyvertsen]

It is really hard to drill in concrete (rotary hammer or not) without reaming it out. Especially when holding the drill with your hands. Going one step smaller on the drill bit helps. You can get some accuracy if you use a drill press jig to hold the drill exactly perpendicular to the surface.

[@billbriggs2309]

I use a 5/32'' bit but make sure it's cleaned out well. Sometimes I get a Tapcon that will break off instead of screwing all the way in.

[@richardlapoint1845]

I had the same issue with a tapcon myself. Trying to get it to bite in cinder block. I just ended up drilling and using inserts with screws.

[@josephKEOarthur]

DONE (love how you took out the steel nail by cranking the nail "back and forth" instead of pulling it out) ! Classic good work@!

[@GrumpysWorkshop]

I worked for a summer as an awning installer, and that was my first experience using tapcon wall anchors. Absolutely brilliant piece of kit, if it'll hold a 5' awning through high winds, it'll surely hold up damn near anything you want to hang on a wall. For floor anchors, I prefer drop in inserts to studs. A bit more involved to set, but you can take the bolts out, install a set screw to keep dirt out, and you're left with a flush floor.

[@Prodmullefc]

I can't believe you put holes in your nice concrete slab just for us. Thank you for your sacrifices!

[@sixstringer180]

Essential Craftsman is giving you "young'uns" and us "old 'uns" some pearls here. Great stuff!

[@charlesthorne6665]

Came for about a minute worth of information in the video, but watched the whole thing because of how well it was made. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulbackhard6315]

We had lectures exactly like this when I was at carpentery college 😀

[@jsboening]

This is by far the best channel I’ve subscribe to. I can’t thank you enough for the knowledge I have gained from your channel. Best wishes to you Sir.

[@bucketsort]

Ha! This video was just a ruse to demonstrate merits of the burke bar! (bravo! :-)

[@xbalraj]

bucketsort lol

[@jessechounard]

Haha! I scrolled down to type the same thing. :)

[@D3F3R]

bucketsort Burke bar does it again!! 🎉

[@andrewcady9443]

LOL me too

[@Midwesternhighlights]

bucketsort I love using it when pulling form board apart, well my workers at least appreciate at

[@sakkarugzo]

he touches on code, engineering and mechanics in a very fluent and easy to understand way. I enjoy watching his videos to get a clue a about construction.

[@Invoilabilis]

Great show as always Sur. one minor detail about shooting yer dam hand off....always always always load the nail first and the charge second. please

[@jeffbuller6708]

Or, just keep your finger off of the trigger!

[@Invoilabilis]

put the charge in first take a 1 in a bazillion chance of blowing your hand to smithereens put the nail in first take 0 chance. now take that one and a bazillion chance 10k times over the course of your career. or don't please don't. just put the nail in first

[@jeffbuller6708]

Or, just keep your finger off of the trigger until it is firmly placed against the material you are intending to fasten. Not to mention that if the barrel safety is not depressed first, pulling the trigger won't do anything. Nothing wrong with doing it either way, and way more fun to irritate the safety Sally's. Are you also afraid of a gun going off when in the holster with a round chambered? I am kinda trolling you a bit, but don't be such a puss.

[@Invoilabilis]

Jeff Buller you do that smart guy. take that shot of losing your career and hand. pushing the nail in can also push in safety. take the risk...for 0 profit #darwinism #capthook #famouslastwords

[@jeffbuller6708]

"pushing the nail in can also push in safety"... only if you are stupid. Grasp the barrel with one hand, hold it firmly, and push the nail into the barrel with your other hand. This action will automatically keep your finger off of the trigger, thereby eliminating the possibility of the tool firing. If you can't figure this out, you shouldn't be playing with your mommy's tools. I did that kind of work for 20+ years, no issues. Just be smarter than your tool, and if you aren't, don't use the tool! Good day to you.

[@jackfarrell4727]

Great information thank you for the video. I worked with a crew from Indiana and they told us guys the best and cheapest way to attach wood to concrete and masonry. And the 3/16 masonry bit and 16 gauge tie wire (annealed wire ) dropped into the hole and then drive a 16d box or duplex nail into the hole you drilled. This is the best way hands down. Floor, wall or ceiling. Now if you shoot into the concrete you are fracturing the concrete and there is a chance it will not perform.

[@92Pony]

"They're great" *throws j-bolt across the room* LOL!!

[@a1972ss]

You have great skills and the Heart of a Teacher..........thank you.......and the camera man does a great Job too! Your vids always look great!

[@timm8762]

Another quality video. Completely random but could you do a boot video? I wear the flat crepe sole and was wondering what your take on it was.

[@jamescoldwell1467]

This guy is great, and he has tons of videos on pretty much any subject related to building or blacksmithing. He and Mike Guertin are my two main go tos.

[@RealLuckless]

A valuable lesson to keep in mind whenever making use of wedge based fasteners: Splitting rock with feathers and wedges... Always be very careful and triple check your design and planning before driving wedge fasteners into a material. The concrete guys on a site I was on years ago had a 'fun and exciting day', along with everyone else nearby, when someone goofed and was 1/32" off on the drill bit size on a series of reinforcement bolts that were being power driven into a foundation wall. One guy had gone along and predrilled all the holes, then two crews came along from either end of a wall with heavy duty power drivers. They were about 2/3rd done when the double height foundation/retaining wall split down the centre line with the sound of a sort of slow explosion going off, and then failed completely. Thankfully everyone managed to scramble away before anyone fell in.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

10/4 on the feather wedges. Amazing things can happen with just a little fo9rce in the right places.;

[@danielmiller2977]

a lot of this stuff I know but when I watch your videos I always see something that I didn't know. Your videos are a lot of fun to watch, and I love your channel, thanks.

[@frankmccaulley934]

Burke bar at it's best!

[@macstmanj3]

Tools from a father or grandfather are the highest form of love. I have a hand plane from my granddad who got it from his dad. It is the pride of my tool kit. I have an angle grinder from my dad and I've put new brushes in it 4 times.

[@colinstu]

should have an episode about nails. Interesting to hear about "penny" "duplex" etc

[@roderichroby9078]

Sinkers, galvie's, ringshanks, cut nails, tico's, finish.

[@fleacat5799]

You're one of those guys that I would like to work with. I'm 47. I've been doing this work forever. I am always looking to learn more and different ways of doing things. Thanks for all your posts.

[@austinpatrick2682]

I love the trademark tool toss when the job is done 😂

[@radamest2]

Thank you. I have some projects to tackle and wasn't looking forward to securing to concrete. This was helpful. Thanks again.

[@jimsbagels1991]

You didn't mean to drop that, did you?

[@jimsbagels1991]

Good acting, I was almost convinced you meant it. Great video as always! Video quality looks better than ever

[@jamesbizs]

+Essential Craftsman you sir, just got a subscriber for that acting.

[@raabsand]

He's got great improvising skills

[@RJMx-zz8nq]

I do so enjoy your channel. I had a great very knowledgeable master teacher when I began remodelling work that I learned what I could from. I'm so grateful that I found you and your beautifully done videos. I have filled in many gaps in my knowledge due to my lack of experience in some areas (attaching things to concrete for example) and I thank you whole-heartedly for doing it with style and such class. Bravo

[@Cypher791]

So I couldn’t get to sleep and suddenly my thought... 🤔 I feel like watching that video again on how to fasten to concrete... this same video I have seen about 8 times now 😳...

[@jimjones4345]

I'm doing the same thing right now, probably about the 10th time... might be a good idea to see a doctor about insomnia lol

[@rojer9542]

Sometimes it’s fun to watch these videos even when you been doing it for 30+ years. On wood framing school job I was on used Titen bolt to attach the plate. I was impressed by the fact that the was a pallet of Titen bolts about 2’ tall sitting there. Don’t know how many thousands I drove on the job.

[@wingsstringsandreallysharp2535]

I found your channel by accident but I am SOOO glad I did! Thank you for your teaching on a subject which I fear is evaporating- there aren’t that many experts in it anymore. An example is your explanation of Framing Hammers, I expect before long no one will have enough expertise on the subject to be able to teach it due to pneumatic guns taking over. Greatly appreciate you and the time you are taking to teach your life experience.

[@brianr8581]

am i the only one that said Focus you Fack about 10 times this video? lol. gotta love AvE! also as usual great informative entertaining vid done by these two. thanks again guys!!

[@dfoutdoors3623]

Love me some AvE!

[@VestigialHead]

+Brian R Can we get Ave to do a BOLTR on Burke bars?

[@thomream1888]

Scott's son shoots all this video. In his defense, it's really dark and that makes focusing a female dog in heat. Been there, done that, heard the cuss words... Then learned the tricks to fix it. Still a good job under difficult circumstances.

[@elijahcasey9486]

I'm 21 years young, not even working in construction, and I'm watching your videos for no reason! I could listen to you all day! Lol great videos!

[@ofdirtandiron2868]

I see you use an estwing for this work and what no case hard nails? and whats your preferred method for attaching expansion joint that can realy get on my nerves

[@noahludford3667]

of dirt and iron We'll if it's not in the specs any other way use foam expansion and use a hammer strike to attach very quickly. Only if within a short timeframe before the pour; rain, heat, and even dew can make sections detach. Fastest method ever. Smack once per foot .

[@isaack6994]

I've watched this video three times now and I'm still learning more from it

[@DPSocrates]

Commercial concrete carpenter back east and the number one method we use for attaching wood to concrete when forming is a 16d duplex and single piece of 16ga tie wire. I've found when working with block/cmu that doubling the wire adds more holding power but increases difficulty in wrecking. Great video!

[@puite68]

from now on im calling a Ramset a "powder actuated mechanical fastening device."

[@meetyounever6923]

That's kind of a mouthful when you're yelling over power tools.

[@trevorchan9014]

So simple and easier explained for we simple folk...Many thanks

[@ryanpalmer441]

A proper rotary hammer is awesome. Crescent wrench? Or nut rounder😂

[@brianr8581]

Ryan Palmer thats a Swedish nut umm..... rounder lol

[@riverrat1149]

Notice how he was carefully tightening the wedge anchor?The anchors spin quite easily, a nut rounder is a perfect tool.

[@feefster420]

Ryan Palmer that's the Mexican socket set

[@adelarsen9776]

The shifting spanner was invented in Sweden by Bahco.

[@BrantleySmithNC]

Arkansas fit all!

[@vindoll6237]

Essential, Thanks for the gift of knowledge. My father worked with his hands as you do. He passed away years ago as I came to an age that would have been acceptance of his training. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidjosipovic2733]

We here in europe we do it very diffrently our houses are always made from bricks and we use concrete in everything from top to the bottom of the house yes it takes longer to build 2 weeks if ur good but that house will last much longer then tipical american house and we put rebar in everything :D

[@jej3451]

"In Europe our houses are always made from bricks/concrete". Someone needs to report this urban legend to snopes.com. It's ridiculously inaccurate. In many European countries there are more wood-frame houses than masonry ones.

[@DriveCarToBar]

That really depends on what your local building codes are. Brick may not be appropriate for everywhere. There are timber framed homes in the US dating to the 18th century. I'd say they got their money out of those homes.

[@brianr8581]

i call bs in to many ways to write here!

[@pippensculps]

Yes but it's worth mentioning one of the benefits of American construction is we build our houses in America instead of Europe ;)

[@davidjosipovic2733]

I dont know about you but I work in this job 20-25 years.I build 2 wood structure houses but i make 10 "regular ones" It was my bad for saying Europa it is not correct .On balkan you will never see wood structure houses .I worked in Germany too everything I have done it was houses that are made from brick and concrete .Im sorry I generalised it too much.!!

[@fritzprints7182]

You have pointed out that straight, true, and plumb are the hallmarks of quality. I would enjoy seeing you expand on those concepts for us budding craftsmen!

[@HotSpicySalsa]

fritzprints check out his video on framing pro tips. He talks about this.

[@TheFoulOwl]

I love the channel. Maybe invest in some better lighting?

[@andrewcady9443]

He actually just installed skylights to improve the lighting. There's a video on it.

[@koolguyinplano]

love the lighting. Feels like you're just learning from your dad in the shop instead of some kind of show.

[@crayolahalls]

... please won't you be my neighbor?

[@cptrestlesssteven6469]

Burke bar came out to be the hero in the end! lol very through think you got all of them. didn't know about the two costed sinker. you keep adding to my bag of tricks. thank you! love to have you expand on powder actuators and their connections.

[@986C]

Manliest channel on KZbin. Watching videos like this will put hair on your chest, and if you already have chest hair it will put it on your shoulders and back.

[@two-strokesmoke7289]

Just found your channel, like it a lot. Watched a couple of vids, I like your no nonsense common sense approach probably be hanging around, learned more than I ever knew about carpentry watching just a couple of vids........(but I am kind of a dummy ) Thanks, a financially challenged farmer from SD. (not joking about that)

[@KPEJD]

If I'm unsure about ANYTHINg on a job, I reference this channel. Unbelievable how helpful.

[@Dr-wheel-barrow-opperator]

I Treasure your videos....Thank you so much for what you do, and to all of your followers I have the utmost respect for all of you because you are putting in the effort by sacrificing your time by researching the right way to do things to bless someone's structure with quality. So thank you all too !

[@connordavis2070]

I already have my systems for fixing to concrete and masonry. But I watched this dudes video anyway because i never know when this brilliant mans wisdom will shine through the screen. And damn! Keep up the good work bigman 👍🏻

[@FreeWrldMerchant]

Thank you so much for the time taken to make this video. We home owners are indebted to thoughtful individuals like you.

[@joer.giallanza1845]

A real seasoned master craftsman. Good presentation young man.

[@Hearthman1159]

Love your channel and respect your knowledge, experience and ethics. I would recommend always loading the pin first on a powder actuated gun so you don't put your hands at the muzzle of a charged weapon. When I was a teen framing interior walls to chop up my father's furniture store into office space my brother and I used powder actuated fasteners. We experimented shooting a pin through the air like a bullet. It penetrated a cedar 2.x 4 at an angle from 20 ft. We depressed the muzzle against a step ladder. Not a toy. I didn't see you demonstrate a Rawl pin. These are hardened pins with a kink in the tip you just hammer in. Non-removeable in concrete and fast. I'd love to see some old school carpentry tricks using a handaw. Power circular saws were just coming out when I was young. All the carpenters in my family construction business still used them, esp. up in the roof framing. My house was trimmed with an old mitre box hand saw. Also, any tricks with the ubiquitous folding stick rule. great for measuring inside closets for cleats and door jambs. Thanks and God bless you.

[@michaellynn9763]

What an absolute pleasure to watch! I can’t find fault with any of your videos! I don’t currently practice but is more of a interest but I’ll never get bored!!

[@OBXN]

One of the few channels that I knew in the first 5 sec I need to subscribe to. Just excellent. Looking forward to your others videos.

[@martinpoulsen6564]

Love those old school tricks with the sinkers and duplex's... Always easier to bang a couple of nails for something, than having to run around with screws and a screwgun as well, when it's only something intermediate. And yes it sits. It's not second rate. Perfect! And while the screws are usually very brittle, the nails are a lot tougher to shear. A winner!

[@shftn2gear97]

You're the Grandpa figure I never had in my life, thank you!

[@MikeP-we2ve]

Very much appreciate the time you took to pass on your knowledge on this subject! Thank you for the great straightforward style!

[@colebenson2455]

The legendary Burke Bar in action at the end of the video showing its’ versatility! Great tool, great video! -Saint George, Utah

[@kyleskatesnh]

To piggy back on what you've said earlier in the video, I think a very important distinction to make is the difference between a rotor hammer drill and an impact driver. A lot of people think that they are one and the same and i was one of them. Great video!

[@yourmasterrenovator86]

I believe that you're the essential teacher. Not even couches in trade school can elaborate such. Very well done 👍 👌👏

[@stevenmalcomb4168]

Great amount of respect for the way you work and teach! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@jaynegus4526]

A friend of mine turned me on to a fastener made by " Powers ". They are called " Forming Spikes ". They are nothing more than a double headed spike with a kink in the shaft and they are probably made of spring steel. They are re- usable and I can tell you they are a fantastic product. They perform just like the examples you showed with a wire insert into the hole and/or the twin double headed spike technique.

[@rynohorn3819]

Just re watched this. Saw it before around when it was new. You and Nate have really done a great job improving the quality of your videos in 3 years. That said this video is still good quality and useful to refer to for us Lehman. Thanks again for sharing your experience and knowledge.