Cutting Valley and Jack Rafters for a Gable Dormer Ep.76

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[@johna1160]

One thing I learned early on when cutting rafters, joists, etc. with graduated lengths, is to always start with the longest. That way if you screw up, you haven't wasted the entire board, just use it for the next, shorter one. Applied this principle to numerous facets of construction.

[@hellonoko]

True for all cuts

[@DesignsmithTV]

Exactly John A. I fabricate with steel much more than building with lumber and your rule is spot on! Good to teach such a rule. Try to keep your drops as long as possible just in case or even other areas. Less waste! Spot on point!

[@scottclarkson1019]

100% agree. Such a great tip for people. Kinda goes hand in hand in terms of finding the piece closest in length to cut from (ie: use 10' 2X for a 9' cut and not a 12' 2X for the 9'). Seems obvious, but often overlooked and then when you need an 11' piece and burned all the 12 footers you're not heading back to the lumber yard with your head in your hands.

[@thetrooper6603]

Thanks you

[@kernsolomon6035]

The principle is: you can get a short piece from a long piece but not the other way around

[@larrylarrypage]

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[@regmac64]

Great sentiments at the end. When I started out there were 2 types of tradesmen 1. The guy who says nothing until you get it wrong, and then takes the Mick without constructive comment. 2. The guy who sees you about to mess up and shows you, or advises you, sometimes showing you the well known " cheats". The guys in the 1st category tended to be the less able and who jealously guarded what they knew. The 2nd category, remembered were they started, learned plenty and were appreciative of someone who wanted to learn. I always aimed for the 2nd category, with the knowledge that every day was a new learning opportunity. Loving the series.

[@mansardmanor3869]

1st example Carpenter has a mindset of *Lack* I can't give away anything 2nd example Contractor has a mindset of *Abundance* I have enough to share with you for the universe has an abundance 😌

[@regmac64]

@@mansardmanor3869 absolutely.

[@joek8054]

I'm not in construction, but I'm a manager in my industry. Throughout my career, I've always derived enjoyment from teaching younger staff. Honestly, as you develop from an entry level to more experienced person in any field, teaching is an excellent way to solidify concepts in your mind and ensure you grasp them well. The old "the best way to learn is to teach" expression is so true.

[@stevensapyak7971]

11.30.20. “Learn it...Use it...Pass it on”™️

[@messybench]

Along those lines, at every shop I worked at (as an industrial fabricator) I saw the neatest thing I had never thought of and many times the dumbest thing. I picked up the good and did the bad if that was their way. After being there and working with the crew you might see why they did it that way or they might let you share an alternative. Anyway I love learning from this channel.

[@charlesward8196]

The most profound part of this video was near the end, “The only thing that we take from this world is what we learned, and the only thing that we leave in this world is what we taught to others.” At 10:00 today I am having a ZOOM meeting (rather than the usual classroom session, because of the virus) with a half-dozen elementary school students, volunteer tutoring them next-grade-level math. In addition to “locations on the co-ordinate plane” and basic trig, I am hoping that they take away the joy of learning and problem solving, and the concept of helping others to grow and prosper.

[@berndheiden7630]

Charles Ward Show them the video! What made math hard for me in school was that they never showed me, what it is used for. I am retired and it is videos like this that show me, I could have understood math had I only known what for. I took trigonometry lessions on Kahn academy recently after watching one of This old Tony videos where he explained the trigonometry of maschining exact angles on a lathe. I am 72 y/o and I understood for the first time, what sine, cosine and tangent was used for! When you open up the eyes of children to what math is for, you may find that all of a sudden they love it and understand it much easier!

[@manudo2342]

In the end of this once again beautiful piece of video you talked about legacy: profound thruth imo. I m happy to tell you that on this moment I'm building/ renovating with my oldest son a somewhat extensive shet. I learned from my father you know... And my son is liking it too as he discovered... So I'm happy.. THANK you for all your work and effort to put up your awesome series, I love it... And a bit more. Love from Holland, stay healthy!! Marc

[@gregmaggielipscomb9246]

Amen, God Bless You in your instructing.

[@digitalconsciousness]

and what hammer tool was he using during that part that appeared to be hammer and nails in one?

[@Ematched]

@@digitalconsciousness do you have a timestamp?

[@LCKain]

"The only thing that we take with us, when we leave this world, is what we learned while we were here. And the only thing we leave is what we taught." Thank you so much!

[@MegaStairman]

Except what you build that will out last your life and 500 years

[@gregkump3639]

@@MegaStairman Someone will learn from what you leave also!

[@magaan4717]

Pretty savvy words there buddy.

[@davidtullio3709]

I’ve always said, you can ruin your mind with many videos on KZbin within a day. When watching essential craftsman, he hits your mind with knowledge and your heart with respect. Thank you

[@bob_frazier]

Nicely said, David!

[@Fernandoswoodwork]

The only thing we take with us when we leave this world, is what we learned, and the only thing that we leave is what we’ve taught. What a beautiful quote, thank you so much for saying that, I won’t forget it!

[@ZENO357]

I've been an architect for 35 years - mostly large medical buildings, but also 3 houses for which I did all the drawings. And without many details; it was a joy to see how talented craftsmen took minimal drawings and accomplished exactly what I had envisioned. It's easy to draw something, but a whole different matter to actually build it. One thing I have found, however, is that if it's hard to draw it will probably also be hard to build.

[@dielauwen]

Aye! you are a slacker. A real architect ,of which I only met a few , can draw everything in detail. One I worked with was from the UK ,was in his 80's and said ." My ! I have made a mistake in the drawings. I must retire for must be going senile." It was a detail of the interior trim . The Plans were some 40 pages. It covered everything including the number of nails as specified.

[@johnfluke1358]

In tool & die we used to call them "Pretty Pictures" It was up to me/us to make it perfect.

[@MonacoMike]

I'm no carpenter but am a retired aerospace engineer and truly love watching your videos and how you approach all of your construction projects. It's a damn shame contractors like you are a VERY rare breed indeed. I've never seen a contractor yet that strives for anything close to your desired quality. It seems to just be about the speed of getting the job done, finding the cheapest subcontracts and overall money. Keep up the great work and please don't stop producing your great videos. Mike in Florida

[@ScottPankhurst]

and yet can't take the few seconds to tear the labels off the lag screws.

[@MonacoMike]

@@ScottPankhurst Well, I have to admit I noticed that as well. At first I thought maybe ha was using them for some sort of gauge but I suppose in the end it doesn't really matter.

[@joelpribyl4856]

@@ScottPankhurst What value would you place on having that tag removed? There are a lot of things in this world that have value, not sure that's one of them

[@ryanb1874]

Lots of methhead loser contractors out there.

[@powshredder3716]

@@ScottPankhurst if that's all took away from this then you're a moron.

[@mikes1345]

If I learned nothing else I did find out how much information is on the simple framing square. A tool with a built in cheat sheet. The inventor was a genius in his field.

[@dtemp132]

Unfortunately cheap framing squares just have the inches on the edges and not the tables.

[@firesurfer]

@@dtemp132 Most guys just use their phone or use premade trusses. Making your own is mostly cost prohibitive. It's a waste of time and money. The tables aren't used. www.roofcalc.org/best-roofing-apps-for-android/

[@ralfish2008]

​@@firesurfer dont know what kind of houses you've worked on but where Im from in western Canada, BC, W Van, West side Vancouver, You see a lot of hand cut roofes on the $10+million houses( thats just the average basic cost here, nothing super extraordinary, high end starts doubling and tripling that) Did 30 years ago and still do. Trusses are fast and cheap and waste a lot of space. Hand cut roofs don't and when you're spending that kind of $$ they want the best: hand cut. Especially with the spans available with TJs etc compared to solid lumber. End of story. Sure you can pull your phone or construction master out, but old school guys like me carry our R100B...and know how to use every part of it..every table, every scale. My square never needed a new screen or batteries, and didnt mind snow, sun or rain..or the paydays I earned because of my knowledge and experience in cutting roofs...

[@tallswede80]

Cannot replace calculator. It is required for the highest level of complexity. Trig cannot be done on the framing square.

[@bobs6129]

Nothing simple about a framing square buddy

[@eddiestafford5531]

Unbeilevable craftsmanship that is never used in todays construction This generation would cut their leg off trying to use that saw you use. Much respect my friend and God speed to you

[@adrcamacho1]

I would’ve LOVED working for a teacher like this. For years I worked for a contractor who hated what he did and made the jobs miserable.

[@pinkfoothunter1]

I have watched every episode of your build, totally fascinating, I'm in the UK and the methods of House building are so different, I would say that less than 1% of new houses are timber construction, we use a system of 2 skins of masonry, the outer being generally brick and the inner being light weight aircrete blocks with a 100mm or 4" cavity between the two filled with fibre glass and linked with stainless steel ties built into the horizontal mortar joints, the roof and 2nd floor construction is however almost identical, I have thoroughly enjoyed the series so far, thank you for taking the time to film and upload the films

[@andrewcarr2431]

as an expat now living in Canada it is fascinating to see the different construction techniques and material in order to build a box with a pitched roof

[@drsmith6595]

Totally agree Mike, both fascinating (and compulsive) viewing for some of us in the UK 👍

[@l.rod2827]

The brick and block method is also used in the USA. Its a method of construction used in bigger buildings in the northeastern eastern states (NY City, cold and wet). four layers of 4" bricks with to two layers of 8" blocks. every four courses of blocks gets a mech wire to tie the bricks and blocks together. I can't remember the distance between the brick and blocks as this was a long time ago when I worked in the trade (currently retired) but the bricks where all grouted with mud on the inside of what we called the vapor barrier. When we got to the top of the next floor areas of blocks were intentionally cut out to allow for "C" joists to span the floor deckings and connect to "I" steel beams. The entire building was steel, brick and block, not a stick of wood. Good memories, but very hard work until you got used to it, I was in the best shape of my life when I worked there. Here in California the construction is similar to the videos...

[@bmay8818]

When I was in France, I saw a new house being built. It looked like they used some modern form of brick, in that the blocks were reddish (clay?) but they were hollow. Is that what you're referring to or something different? The way most houses are built in the US is pretty bad. We have much bigger houses not only because we have much more land available, but because they're cheap to build compared to masonry. They also don't last like masonry. It's also ridiculous that the same house is built everywhere in the US, regardless of climate. Mold and rot is a huge issue here in Oregon (I live near EC) and that means we have to be very careful to keep our cheap buildings dry.

[@josephrowley2172]

Another UK viewer here. It’s great content - learning so much about their build styles. The majority of our timber and steel framed buildings here are still brick-clad, so I’m particularly looking forward to external finishes!

[@tonyamadrigal4524]

must say, I always read the comments. you've got some great fan's.

[@squashhead1374]

Yes, no trolling or people being rude. Most people on here are genuine people who are learning or just enjoying the craft.

[@caseyc4516]

We just appreciate the knowledge he brings

[@MaxMeridius0920]

I’m not a carpenter and I watched this amazing demonstration of true professional carpentry skills! You are the man👍🏻

[@vanuren3345]

Excellent, excellent, excellent lesson in roof layout, Valley and Jack rafters. It was a pleasure to watch and hear you explain (and demonstrate) what was being done and why. Thanks Scott for the why's and therefore's and showing the framing square for the great tool it is. And, keep up the good work!

[@davidriffle1210]

The last few minutes of the video was absolutely inspiring.. thank you

[@M00NM0NEY]

I'm gonna be sad when this series ends :(

[@barrybritcher]

Be at least 100 days yet

[@charlesward8196]

Just rewatch it, like re-reading a favorite book. You get more out of it each time .

[@tallswede80]

Watch it again it’s on KZbin

[@Finn-McCool]

Who knows, maybe he will build an armoire with matching bed and night stands!

[@michalsaridshwartz2015]

Me too😥

[@ShouldersMoondog549]

Looking Good!! I like the comments you made at the end of the video, I teach part time at a community college, I'm an electrician, been in the trade now for over 50 years. Starting with my Dad as a "Go For" and as you said, I learned from him and practiced and continued my training on the job, at trade schools and seminars. He was still reading and learning to the day he passed away. He always said, your never too old to learn something new! Thanks for sharing your skill and knowledge!

[@DavidtheSwarfer]

just before you said "if you're still watching" I was thinking "here I am sitting in South Africa (week 4 of lockdown) after a 36C day watching a man in Oregon build a roof in the mist". Last week I used the speedsquare I got about a year ago for the first time, putting up a shelter for my sons motocycle. It is attached to the end of the garage and I wanted the roof to match the slope of the existing roof, which turned out to be 1 in 12. thanks to you and Larry Haun this thing might actually work out in the end (-:

[@saveamerika]

This an amazing example of the reach of this channel and all that we are learning. Keep up the good work.

[@simonworman7898]

uk scaffolding would ease the job and lives would be longer

[@robertscott2210]

This was recorded back in October?! So, the house has probably already been sold by now and some really lucky family is living in it now. 🏠😁👍

[@kellywadsworth4495]

No...not sold! Not even close to being done...we finally have the videos caught up to where the house actually is!

[@kyleridder3930]

Kelly Wadsworth as a young framer myself I watched every video in this series and I love it!

[@nickgardella5169]

To me, the fact that every step of construction has been documented on this structure would be a massive selling point if I were to consider purchasing this home. Great content guys!

[@Splits-man]

That is going to be one beautiful house when it’s finished. Great views too!

[@patkane5018]

I think we should get a college credit for watching this one! Really liked the wise words near the end! I will put those into practice☺

[@chrisisinthehouse1]

It's like a advanced level or graduate course in framing, and I didn't take the prereqs! 🤯

[@cieslastolarz4188]

The only thing we leave this life with is our Soul! 🙂

[@l.rod2827]

Every time your next episodes appear, I swear its like watching a world premier movie. You rock!!! your trade skills is so evident but what's most impressive and actually inspirational are your words and comments. Love your videos! God Bless you

[@remushaynes2693]

greetings sir: i thoroughly enjoy your videos and receive a lot of instruction from them. one thing i noticed is you converse without the use of profanity and that is what keeps me tuning in. i am disabled and a Christian so you fill my needs. thank you and may God bless you and yours........g

[@ericwhittaker3570]

Couldn't agree more. He is more eloquent than most in more ways than just carpentry. Spencer W. Kimball once said, “Profanity is the effort of a feeble brain to express itself forcibly.” To me a mark of intelligence is to refrain from being profane. I love this series.

[@js1600]

Amen, same here.

[@armtgshnks]

Absolutely love the longer in depth videos like this.

[@fredbecker607]

If you are only scratching the surface, I haven't made it to basement level yet. If I keep watching you, I am going to go build a better shed at least.

[@mpls_ip]

Fred, I discovered Essential Craftsman in that exact way -- I was starting a shed project, and I was searching for some framing guidance. I've been hooked ever since, even though I will probably never build anything as large as an actual house.

[@jlewis1688]

Scott it would be great if you could show us all more on how the framing square works , it would be good to learn more and your just the man to do it!

[@Mal501]

He's done that already. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGK2ZY2MfamWb6M

[@markleng67]

REALLY relieved to see you in that harness! There have been several videos that I darn near cursed you for making me so darn nervous!

[@cjnewton72]

I Really like this series

[@alec4672]

33:43 reminds me of my dad bringing me on the job when I was just a boy teaching me the most valuable skills I never knew I'd need.

[@austinpatrick2682]

I love the long video format. This was very well done Nate! And Scott, this house is looking gorgeous! The most valuable thing we leave behind is what we teach. But the good work you do is high on the list as well. Thanks again for everything you are doing with this series. I can't wait to get out there and see it. I'm mapping out my road trip to the open house already, deciding which states I want to drive through.

[@MikelNaUsaCom]

I've found that sharing "trade" secrets is always helpful. People I've taught my knowledge still have to learn to use it... The harder part than gathering and disseminating knowledge is finding people who have a drive to put that knowledge to use... there is an apex of knowing and doing... it takes both. =D

[@bobs6129]

You could see all the knowledge read all the knowledge but just figuring out a way to get all of it up in the air and building it is a totally different animal

[@stephenpeterson7479]

I'm not a carpenter nor do I play one on TV but I still watch every episode. I also will never build a house but craftsmen of all types are very interesting to me. So I continue to watch. Thanks for videoing the project.

[@edzachary8657]

That is a really beautiful looking roof, such attention to the details, I've seen every episode, thanks for what you're doing

[@gallamine]

Using hanger nails to keep the rafters from dropping. Great idea. Also I’d never have thought to just drive the structural screws in with the label on - great time saver though!

[@artemioquintero7866]

Did the pre drill and drive a nail in able to do that?

[@atch_n_sons]

This episode has me fumbling with words in my head to describe what Im experiencing. Ill leave by saying your an inspiration to better myself and my surroundings and who I surround myself with. Thank you for sharing your incredible knowledge

[@geraldlessard7446]

Awesome job. I appreciate the level of detail you go into. I can’t wait for the next video.

[@slpeteyAZ]

The fit on all of this framing is some of the best I’ve ever seen. Exceptional carpenter.

[@tode5675]

In the trade over 40 years, specialize in circular millwork, still cutting boards, still teaching youngsters. Thanks for doing this series and thanks to your AV crew, they're memorializing your knowledge.

[@murraybloom4308]

With some of your tutoring, I’ve built my first house, it’s taking some time with only a carpenter and a helper, I’m 63 and loving the process. So thanks for keeping me going when at times I didn’t know what to do next… you also gave me the confidence that could do this. I was a fence and gate builder for years when I was in my 20’s… I learned a fair bit about carpentry then but thanks to your videos I realized I actually knew more than I thought… when some of your clever shorts cuts came to mind I thought, hey I learned that building fences… it is about plum, level and square and build it strong. I really appreciate your videos, thanks a million!

[@rcostheta]

A diehard fan of the channel!

[@jim2mckenna220]

You're a work horse Scotty! Perched up on that corbel ... with that grey hair.... American Bald Eagle... and all its associated regal'ness! Thanks for the lessons! Those valley roof jacks were sweet!

[@harrisonsharkey4686]

I'm a 21 year old carpenter from Missouri. To be able to work with you on a build would be so fun. You're a man who can teach in such an understandable manner. Appreciate your videos sir. Keep up the good work!

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

I have to say that I (we all) appreciate the generosity of you giving this information out freely. You have a teachers heart. I didn't know that after 30 plus years of designing custom homes and building that I would end up teaching, but here I am, teaching design students. It's only part time teaching a couple of classes, but it's nice to be able to give back. I am marking final assignments right now and it's always gratifying to see when a student "gets it". I taught CAD last year for a mat leave instructor and they liked me so much they brought me back to teach architectural detailing 1 and now level 2 in the fall. It's a treat to be able to enlighten. Keep up the good work EC. And thank you.

[@scomi]

I've been enjoying this series since I binge watched the first 32. Loved the detail in this one. This is more like what I thought they would all be like when you first described what you'd be able to show us by building a complete house. It's like you got back to more of the original plan. I know it can be easy to get bogged down in workload, just trying to get thru a huge project like this. Thanks for sharing you knowledge.

[@addmcd0816]

Thanks guys! Great episode! This was a lot of work from both of you! Looking forward to seeing the next video

[@scottjenkins4613]

Marking the 2nd board with the saw during ithe cutting of the first board was cool and efficient....that's a trick i will take from you and keep for myself forever, thanks!

[@gramursowanfaborden5820]

the best innovations were initially mistakes!

[@dom1310df]

33:49 The kid and I both had the exact same reaction 🙈

[@jum5238]

I'm thrilled you showed how the corbel was secured before you climbed out on it! That blade run down the joint is a neat trick for joining them correctly! Thanks for the tip!!

[@fireotters]

I just want to say thank you, this is some tricky stuff and I really appreciate the hard work and graciousness you and yours have shown in sharing it with us all. It is a huge help to me and very inspiring.

[@johnhastings1874]

Just wrote my brother, who also watches... i said this type of framing, must be some of the most complex stuff a tradesmen does on a job site. Best video yet. Great explaination and great job Nate for capturing what was going on.

[@michaeldougfir9807]

When I was growing up my Dad was sometimes the only plumber in the county. He hated it when people came to him with plumbing questions. He felt that it took food off the table for his family of six. Let him fix it! He needed the work. I am childless and even as a senior citizen I have been married only 12 years in two marriages. So my view is different. As an arborist I work in the yards and properties of other people. After I leave, sooner or later the property owner or a family member will go out and attack one or more trees with a saw or hatchet. So I teach the willing ones how to prune. Because if they do it wrong problems will result. So I don't mind teaching my craft. Many of these people will have me back another year anyway. SO! I appreciate the fact that you are teaching us. And by doing so you still suffer no loss. And for both you and myself, there are those who appreciate our time investment. Thank you for all your great efforts. A lot of us appreciate you.

[@GHunter35]

I watch this series with astonishment on how well you get things to match up. Ive been building a garage the last three weeks and can only hope I can get stuff to line up close. I really enjoy all your videos and tell others they should watch.

[@barryomahony4983]

Wow, the best episode in this series I've watched yet. A real tour de force on framing. There's something really geometrically satisfying in seeing how everything comes together in the valleys.

[@kevinprociw3168]

"the engineer is responsive" those are very important words! and rare!

[@user990077]

36:19 Yay! You're using fall protection!

[@mikesnyder465]

I cut rafters wrong for a while - trial, error, error and one day it clicked. It took the patience of an experienced craftsman teaching me the right way and allowing me to learn. I really enjoy your videos and learn something new every time. Thank you.

[@ronwolford3782]

Once again I have enjoyed watching this series, and I thank you for posting it. May God continue to bless and keep you safe.

[@psidvicious]

I always loved and liked to use that word ‘fussy’ when describing a particularly troublesome task being worked on like that. Whenever I hear that word, I immediately envision some poor, embarrassed mother dragging her crying 3 year old, by one arm, away from the candy or cereal aisle in the grocery store. Probably saying something like - “If you don’t stop that crying, I’ll give you something to cry about!” Or my own moms favorite - “Don’t make me paddle your little bottom here in front of everyone!” Which the threat alone of such an embarrassment was generally enough to make me ‘put a cork in it’ quick! Of course today she would be arrested on the spot for such a threat, but...it was different growing up in the 60s 🤷‍♂️. “Fussy” - Great word to describe that area being framed!

[@Legacychevroletgmc668]

This man is smarter than any professor!

[@andyhollin]

Loved the level of detail in this video. Great job Scott and Nate.

[@kenhomeier8629]

Love the instruction and knowledge sharing given on this channel. Can’t get enough. Makes me want to build something every time.

[@JohnComeOnMan]

If that gable isn't open to the room, why didn't you just do it as an overframe with a dummy valley tail?

[@essentialcraftsman]

Because that tongue and groove sheeting at the overhang without a facia board attached needed to be supported by a true cantilevered valley rafter.

[@JohnComeOnMan]

@@essentialcraftsman I'd have thought that the corbel at that corner sufficient, but I suppose I'd defer to the engineer.

[@bestbuilder1st]

@@essentialcraftsman As John said, I would think the corbels with the beam pockets, braces and screws it should be more than sufficient. Of course, you can't teach how to do a valley beam, unless you actually do it. Either way, this was enjoyable to watch. Maybe on the next build, you can do an over framing for everyone.

[@farleyyoung8656]

I thought the same thing. He has a tendency to over-build in just about every aspect. I’m sure you could park a truck on the roof, but productivity is shot. You should look up Larry Haun if you want to boost framing efficiency

[@bobs6129]

I was thinking he could have built the rake walls and then built lookouts over it for the overhangs

[@badlandskid]

2:57 Advanced framing saw techniques.

[@RobertBarth1]

Oof. When I try that, I get massive kick back or involuntary blade brake right about 3/4 way through the cut, for obvious reasons.

[@gremlinmech]

@@RobertBarth1 Your not holding the piece firmly enough its bending and pinching at the cut

[@farmalmta]

We're watching one of the best and most practical minded carpenters in the US. Probably in the world. Thanks for the videos!

[@sandros949]

Simply a fantastic series. Thanks for creating this.

[@ckm-mkc]

Unless I'm missing something, doesn't that gable dormer create semi-unusable space with that big beam going right through it, esp. given all the work needed to create it? Might be nice as an aesthetic detail, but wow, is it a lot of work.

[@wendimccain8580]

I was thinking the same thing, but the customer is always right. Just for aesthetics.

[@Techsus1]

After all the rafters are in and the roof is decked, that beam will be cut between the top plate and where the ridge beam connects to it. That’s why the valley rafters are so substantial - to carry the load once that beam is cut.

[@Jookyforever]

I wouldn't suggest cutting that beam. It may stand, but the load path gets real weird and isn't guaranteed to be strong enough.

[@timothyjohanson2296]

Techsus1 exactly.

[@bobs6129]

You probably couldn't have broke the valley from the eaves all the way up to the ridge for the valley rafter, because you would have needed a steel beam to span that far probably I don't know the dimensions, but looking at the LVL for the ridge I can only imagine. I've never done it, but I know you can break a valley on a common rafter, but again you would have to take into consideration the spans in the correct size Lumber then he might have had to fir down the whole ceiling because judging by the way they were talking about insulation, that's going to be a cathedral.

[@kennethbarber438]

this dormer does not appear to add interior head room. Is it purely decorative?

[@michaelhill56]

Appears so to me. He created a bunch of extra work using this method. It also cost more money than needed.

[@wesplybon9510]

Your words at the end were outstandingly inspirational :D Thank you for leaving your experience with us, and KZbin! It's one of those things, I think, most people know but every once in a while we need a douglas fir 2x4 to the head to realize it and be intentional about it. I'm loving and enjoying this series, even though I don't have any plans in the near or distant future to do this kind of work. Watching craftsmen ply their trade is amazing and I appreciate what you're doing here.

[@PerkBuilders]

You guys do such a damn good job. As a framer and carpenter this helps me understand valley construction so much. Where I’m at in Bend and Portland it’s all shed roofs. Built plenty of houses and still haven’t had a chance to do a valley (done a few hips). With what I’ve seen all it takes is a video like this to understand and almost confidently jump right in to it. I still remember last November working in a huge deck and having a month straight of sun through November. Couldn’t believe it.

[@michaelpalin3475]

That dormer should have had a window of some sort.

[@davidshaper5146]

You're right. That's why it has a window.

[@michaelpalin3475]

@@davidshaper5146 I refer to the upper most part.

[@andrewalexander9492]

@@davidshaper5146 Well, no, it doesn't have a window. the wall below it has a window, but that could have been there without the dormer. the Dormer is completely non-funcitonal

[@Katzztar]

"October weather"? Does that mean you have a back log of videos already recorded before quarantine/stay-at-home orders were given? Frankly I'm enjoying these videos as they make a good 'escape video" but I do hope you and your crew are safe and staying healthy

[@ChrisD-kl3ty]

This is awesome instructional education. Thanks so much for slowing down your work flow to educate / pass down this information.

[@georgeshaw8276]

Coming Soon: Shingles! I absolutely love this series. You make understanding the process much easier. I feel that I could go out and tackle a semi-complicated system now. Thank you so much.

[@StrangeDuck]

the 6 people who disliked dont have a framing square

[@hardlyb]

There have been some new people without framing squares who have since watched.

[@mattcm87]

I am loving watching this house being built from here in New Zealand. Keep up the good work!

[@kierandoherty1600]

More power to your elbow and ....... Keep up the good work !

[@michaeljacobs9613]

I was dangling on a roof, much like your setup at the end of the build. Love this series!

[@hungryarch7319]

You're damn right I'm a die hard fan of this series. I can't get enough. She's comin along beautifully Scott. Keep up the good work.

[@Pembroke.]

Thank you for allowing us on your journey you are truly both a Masters of your trade ♥️

[@dshurak827]

Great video Scott and Nate, Thanks for all you are doing.

[@wildbill23c]

So much information in these videos, it brings a completely new understanding at all the work that builders have to do to put your brand new house together.

[@garyknaufjr]

You are one of my heroes Scott. You drop so many words of true wisdom that I can connect with. I sincerely thank you for everything you've taught me.

[@sericcreativeworks1865]

You're videos and lessons are a gift, thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge

[@Sfyre]

I am a die hard fan Scott! :-) so thankful you decided start this series! Thanks for another great addition to the series!

[@DesmoProfundis]

I am a die-hard fan of you and your channel. I am a dedicated learner as well. I got into carpentry just as a pretty okay paying job to follow up a career in the military. I knew next to nothing about it when I started and have worked mostly in commercial concrete construction. As I've done more and more, I've found that I enjoy it more and more. The more I learn about it, the more I want to learn about it. I have enjoyed your style of teaching and love the bits of poetry and wisdom you share as well. There's a lot of folks trying to make a buck teaching stuff on KZbin, few share your passion for their craft.

[@mattschoular8844]

Fantastic. You make complicated work much easier to understand. You are like a surgeon with the Skilsaw. Thamks guys...

[@jasonfarah2060]

Beautifully said at the end. Your soul and passion shines bright. You sent me a sticker years ago when you had only a few hundred subscribers. Still inspired and and couldn’t be more proud and happy for your success. Keep up the godly attitude and good work!!

[@KevBotes]

I’m in South Africa, and I am NOT in construction. For me, I am loving this series. I don’t know why, I just do.

[@jamesholland615]

Many years ago , in high school i took building trades 1-3 and for one reason or another pursued a different carrier path. Watching your videos, I am mesmerized by your instruction and your sons videography . You are are great teacher and thank you for sharing some of what you have learned .

[@andrewalexander9492]

And today, almost no high schools are offering those type of classes. In my high school they were called "Industrial arts" and we had 3 kinds: Wood shop, Automotive shop, and metal shop (welding, foundry and machining) My high school no longer offers those.

[@tetreaulthank4068]

It’s a joy watching you work ! As well as a huge plus just listening to you as you explain how to cut your rafters and your excellent tutorial on how to use the framing square Scott. Thanks again for a wonderful video ! Anyone who is fortunate enough to end up as the new owner of any home you’ve built will no doubt be getting a extremely well built home !

[@bengarza4659]

Thanks for making this series, I am one of the people lucky enough to come in this far along and not have to wait so long for the next episode. This is great!!! Keep up the good work!!

[@stephangiroux1435]

It is an absolute joy watching you work. I have doing this work for a long time myself and I always pick up a trick or 2 from watching you.

[@ewm3686]

I don’t think I have missed an episode of this series, this was one of the top 5 videos for me. Nice work on the detail. Thanks again for taking the time to document all this.

[@gusduff7158]

Hi Scott keep up the good work love watching your channel you have a real life skill. Gus from bonnie Scotland

[@1riwa]

Happy to see the safety harness being used!

[@pointedspider]

I don't intend on doing the same work u do, but I'm learning and I love watching you work! Simply amazing! Thanks!

[@RabidStork]

Great video as ever Scott! I especially liked this one as you went much longer and much more into detail about the minutia. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and keep up the good work yourself!

[@jeffreydunham8921]

You sir are a true craftsman! Thanks for this series. Absolutely awesome 👍