Up Your Caulking Game Ep 86

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[@Haze1434]

This channel is one of the best on KZbin. It's like having your own personal Uncle who teaches you his craft, in depth, over years, in your pocket. So invaluable and so appreciated! Thank you for your time.

[@tudyk21]

The guy is a gem.

[@josephv5346]

the only problem is that uncle is not reading update information on caulking application and repeats the same mistakes over and over and over for generations. Your exposed fingers are a contamination source, joint should be cleaned and sanitized before application, a fresh bead should be a triangle not a concave (always use tool with soap water), it becomes a concave after drying- what he is doing is just a super thin joint that fails in 10-20 years instead of 40 . calking joint joining more then one plane fails, joints that span left to right can not touch the back side.

[@jporterfield]

Right on the money Haze1434. I would add Scott's delivery and demeanor is wonderful and Nate's photography AND music selection makes these wonderful viewing!!!

[@justinbennett9998]

@@josephv5346 thanks for the details!

[@raydenwickop3606]

amen.

[@Soleya9]

Worthwhile podcasts to listen to while caulking...like EC2. :)

[@samz5943]

I always view it like MIG welding, feed rate and travel rate. Keep up the good work.

[@leepatterson4435]

Thanks for posting this video on caulking. I used to carry an old dry rag, or paper towels around with me as I caulked. After a few minutes of caulking my hands were a mess. I'd need to spend some time cleaning my hands so that I could continue. Keeping a damp sponge on hand and bucket of water to occasionally rinse the sponge did the trick. The work is neater and I keep my hands clean as I go. You've upped my game with caulking and made me more productive! I'm re-caulking a two story house now so perfect timing on the video. Thanks again!

[@allanhartle448]

Thanks for this episode on the skill, yes skill of caulking .Your comments and observation are priceless, a lost generation on the art of building, the comments toward the end on what to do with your "boring" job are priceless..learn while you work and the fact that you revealed that caulking is as important in the total picture as is a glory job is great. Hope younger persons grasp that . Thanks again...both my wife and I always learn something new every time we watch!

[@winddealer1]

You are a "genuine" joy to watch and learn from. Thank you very much for the wonderful insight you share with your viewers and the KZbin community. Hope to pay if forward to share with others. Gratefully.

[@jamieofalltrades536]

Extremely good advice to use your time spent doing the "mindless" hours learning something! Ill be building my new home in TN soon and Ill be taking this advice to heart during these times ;) thanks for being such a generous giver of your time and sharing your positive encouraging advice and priceless tips!

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

Best thing I finally did this year was buy a battery powered (because they're all technically cordless) caulking gun. Especially great when you need to just slam down multiple tubes of adhesives. For things like baseboard, I cut the tip square and very small. For anything like 1/8-1/4 I cut on an angle.

[@chrismoody1342]

It’s like anything else in life. Take the time to do it neatly and to best of your ability the first time. Practice makes perfect and the pace of work done increases.

[@georgebonney90]

Great video👍

[@firesurfer]

For that much caulk, you can buy it in 4 gall pails with a free applicator and hose. For the upper areas, it may be easier to use the sticks.

[@daviddorge1559]

Kudos sir for actually announcing the correct way of saying caulking. CALL-king. Not cocking. And I’m Canadian lol

[@wouterbaake7386]

Acrylic caulk is easy, getting a nice straight and constant caulk line with silicone caulks, that's a challenge. Any tips for that? I'm using a striking knife/spatula and soapy spray, but it's still very difficult to keep tidy...

[@dominicjoslin5431]

If it is an important job, I will tape up both sides of the intended bead line before applying the silicone. Apply the silicone, smooth off a couple of passes with a soap solution finger, pressing in deep enough to see the edges of the tapes, and remove the tapes. One more light pass with a soapy finger, to gently flatten out the edges left by the tape, and you will have a perfect silicone job.

[@calm-ce1wp]

When I ran base I caulked and sanded my 45's and 22's what did you guys do, leave the as is or touch up on corners.

[@echovalleyminifarm9140]

i love your videos

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

I've worked with some plumbers who throw a bolt at me if I even entertained running a finger over a bead of caulk... Needless to say I never did a lot of caulking.

[@Mizzle420420]

I might do a caulking video, can't seem to find any that show the method I use

[@LeMatt87n]

Came here for the caulk, stayed for the silky smooth voice and life advice

[@malinwilliams7934]

Someone may have mentioned it, but not all types of caulk are "paintable." Make sure you know what you're getting if you need to paint it.

[@brucemontgomery6853]

i c a power caulk gun attachment on this job 😊

[@nathang.1561]

essential craftsman's beating around the bush here but he's trying to tell you to listen to jordan peterson if you have to do any caulking

[@613kc]

Never hear of him. maybe I'll learn more than caulking

[@kozemchuk]

@@613kc He's vastly overrated, IMO.

[@beeveebee]

He's great to listen to. He's a psychology professor at the University of Toronto.

[@greggmclaughlin9047]

I've actually had the painter, respectfully, come in the room and take the caulk gun out of my hands. I wasn't insulted

[@Pete.Ty1]

😊👍

[@dsbiddle]

I put a scope on my caulk gun. I can caulk the corbels on a 5 story house from the ground.

[@sterlinghearth3651]

Only part I don’t agree with is the concept that an e-book, podcast, or learning a foreign language is somehow better than music. Maybe the music you’re listening to isn’t as good as mine 😉.

[@notathing649]

This is how to KZbin. A whole vid on caulking that's interesting and without even one 'caulk' joke. haha

[@Wannabanana17]

"Now one of the things that makes this a big caulking job is the size and the number of penetrations." 0:45 in. It's not a joke, but it sure made me search the comments to see if anyone mentioned it!

[@thaoyen6676]

@@Wannabanana17 lol, people missed it because how casually he said it

[@landonlandon5533]

@@Wannabanana17 how about good doodie?

[@chrishayes5755]

essential craftsman is a master of caulk. the amount of caulk that's been put through this gentleman's hands is legendary. he's helped to train thousands of essential tradesmen - and in the future when ever they see caulk they'll fondly think of him.

[@extraordinaryactsofglass3743]

For anybody that doesn't know the difference, this video uses examples residential type caulk. Commercial applications such as storefront systems use much different methods. We use tooling knives and tape and whereas you may not want certain types of caulk to be warm or hot polyurethanes that we use are just the opposite. They can be very thick and hard so you want them to be warm if possible. Also call Guns come in different ratios. The the ratio of the caulk gun is the squeeze to force amount. So how much you squeeze that trigger is relevant to how much caulk comes out. I use an 18:1. Ratio. You can get 12:1 up to 24:1. 24: 1 would be for really thick hard epoxies and polyurethane. A 12: one would be for say a latex or acrylic caulk. Just some things that somebody might find helpful

[@johnhowerton8241]

As a Iron Worker back in the early 90's I worked on the 44 story insurance building in down town Des Moines, Ia. I was on the caulking crew for 6 mths.,we also used different shaped tools to strike off our joints. Learned from a brick layer. The 6 man crew went through 880 5 gal. buckets of silcon and 200 pee shooters.

[@genecarden780]

I have been a professional caulker for 45 years.And unfortunately residential caulking is usually synonymous with low quality.There is no reason that homeowners should have to replace their sealants as often as they do. Builders need to stop choosing their sealants based on ease of clean up instead of quality. No commercial caulker would ever use a water base sealant in any wet location. And there is no reason a builder or painter should. It is simply cutting corners.

[@genecarden780]

⁠@@johnhowerton8241 I have been a professional caulker for over 45 years. Part of the Bricklayers Union .We average 72000 feet a year. In 10 years that is over 100 miles I don’t even want to think how much sealant I went through in 45 years😜.

[@tishpowers2496]

Thank you for this comment!

[@101bennyc]

“Try your best and caulk the rest”

[@nathanmitchell4196]

Caulk and paint will make you the carpenter you ain't. This aint my personal veiw, its just the one I've heard the most.

[@smartgorilla]

Omg use bricks maybe. This is hilarious. In 6yrs time...

[@paullopinto2777]

First time I’ve heard that. Actually kinda like it.

[@smartgorilla]

@@paullopinto2777 same but that's miles of silicone. No wonder the tube is cut small. The only silicone I have is round my windows.

[@jothain]

@@smartgorilla Wet rooms?

[@LoganBert12]

I’m 18 I worked as a carpenter this last summer before my last semester of school and I’ve decided I’m going to be a carpenter and everytime I watch and essential craftsman video it solidifies my decision

[@dansmart22]

Practical skills are always great to have! Even if you decide you want to do something else later, you will have a great skill set for life

[@loganlavenets9067]

Did the same at 18 I’m 23 now and hard work definitely pays off.

[@TheRepublicOfJohn]

Smart move dude. I started working as an electrician's helper when I was 20 and now (27), I'm a journeyman. I get great benefits through my employer and own a beautiful home. Best of all, other than my mortgage, I have no debt. So keep on the right track, skip college, and enjoy your trade. Best wishes.

[@bobs6129]

Don't do like everyone else make sure you have all the essential math skills and understand how they apply to carpentry. I can tell you also to learn and master Euclid's constructions they make layout a lot easier you can practice them at home with paper and a compass

[@Dave-ek2jx]

If I could give a new carpenter a single bit of advice, it would be this: if you hesitate in the slightest, it probably isn't safe and you must listen to your gut and reevaluate whatever you were about to do. Go talk to all the "heroes" who aren't scared of anything. Nearly every single one of them has been hurt doing something stupid. Protect yourself because no one else will. Your body is your livelihood. Good luck!

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

I’m a welder and I lay “dimes” when I caulk and let’s just say the wife isn’t too happy seeing that lol

[@colbydonnelly6515]

I don’t know what this means but I feel like it’s funny

[@samiamm5764]

@@colbydonnelly6515 5:02 see that worm he laid down as a bad example of a caulk? That’s the shape a welder would call “stacking dimes”

[@the_famous_reply_guy]

I feel chalking helped my welding😂

[@LS-tj1ip]

🤣🤣🤣

[@LS-tj1ip]

Triangles going vertical 🤣

[@rickb6694]

This man's handshake could probably make The Hulk hurt.

[@evanc5119]

I've thought about this! Lol

[@alienhexican8017]

A handy tip from a Handyman. When cutting the tip, start the cut from the high side. This gives a clean point and leaves the "feather" on the low side where it doesn't get in the way.

[@essentialcraftsman]

Thank you! I’ve never tried that but I will today!

[@davidquirk8097]

@@essentialcraftsman watch your fingers then: muscle memory can cause problems sometimes.

[@malinwilliams7934]

@Warrior Son I think the high side would be the point that is farthest up the tip, or that is the higher up on the tube.

[@colinstu]

@Warrior Son high = tip.

[@beby843]

@Warrior Son both explanations mention the tip as being the high point.

[@bmay8818]

One thing I'd add is that it's important to get a caulking that's paintable, so no silicone. And none of the cheap acrylic junk (like that Alex brand)! And if you're doing a big job like this, get a caulking gun that uses sausage packs. They're twice the size, cost less per unit volume, and create far less trash since the only waste is a crumpled foil pack, not a big plastic tube. Also, if you can afford it, get a cordless caulking gun. I wrecked my wrist for years using lots of heavy caulk on a roof, so now I use a cordless sausage pack caulking gun.

[@ryanevangelist4094]

Many of the new generation silicones are modified to accept paint.

[@BrooklynBalla]

You could also caulk over silicone with paintable caulk.Ive done it a few times.Works great.

[@richardthomas6054]

Window guy here, paintable caulk won't adhere to silicone so eventually it will fall off. Most silicones come in multi color sausage packs these days, we use Dow color match 100% silicone for our windows. The silicone has a 20 year warranty

[@mastermetalshredder]

@@richardthomas6054 He forgot to caulk the weep holes, rookie!

[@bmay8818]

@@ryanevangelist4094 I've been going over the polyurethane sealant I used on my new shop (turns out that free, 2-year expired sealant doesn't hold up well before getting painted!) with Masterseal 150, which is some form of modified silicone that's paintable. So far so good!

[@dtemp132]

Essential Craftsman is great at what he does. You know how I know this? Because I watched a 14 minute video about caulking.

[@PGGraham]

The homestyle music and grandfather voice helps.

[@pamelah6431]

I watched it twice. ;) Found EC when they were at this point, watched a few episodes, then started from episode 1 til I got back up to this. ❤ Wondering if there's a video about the siding going on since in the last ones it hadn't been done & now it's magically on.

[@westeed1]

“A little caulk, a little paint, makes the carpenter what he ain’t”

[@loganlavenets9067]

Gave me a good chuckle before work

[@christens79]

Reminds me of the saying.. a grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't.

[@caseyjohnson6573]

You can always tell a painter. You just can't tell him much.

[@brandonwanta1766]

@@christens79 Exactly what I was thinking 😂

[@wileyseifert5769]

Putty and paint

[@sandollor]

My father wasn't around when I was younger and my stepdad was knowledgeable, but abusive and refused to teach my brother and I any real useful "handyman" skills so watching these videos has reminded me a lot of my grandfather. He grew up on a farm and was a sharecropper and chicken farmer when I was young so every time I went over to visit my grandparents during the summer I'd take anything he wanted to teach to heart. He passed when I was 16 so there was a lot I missed out on from him. You're like my grandfather in a lot of ways so these videos have really supplemented what he taught me and is almost a continuation of the skill building I got from him. Kids need someone around that they can model good behavior and useful skills from. I'm able to teach our three kids what I learn from your videos and that makes me a proud father. Just wanted to let you know that your videos really make a huge positive impact on people's lives. Be well.

[@a.trevino30]

Amen Brother

[@josephcarabetta1494]

Im with you man

[@shahrul1962]

You're a great dad. Your late grandfather would've been proud of you.

[@chazzmantis2279]

Hopefully, you get enough pity likes on here to make you feel better

[@runwillrobinson]

I never thought I would enjoy watching someone caulking a house so much. Very nice.

[@Stan_in_Shelton_WA]

When I do bevel siding I caulk every joint as I go. If the outter layer leaks the next plank is caulked from it's top edge.

[@davesalzer3220]

I worked with a guy that spent years in a mobile home factory caulking kitchens and bathrooms, that guy could go all day with one sheet of paper towel to clean up his caulking mess. It was pretty amazing to watch. I have that stuff everywhere in 3 minutes.

[@peehandshihtzu]

I've seen a guy who sets sinks and tubs work a similar magic, his sink beads were so perfect you couldn't easily see them, :)

[@hardlyb]

@@peehandshihtzu That's impressive. I have several pairs of jeans that are 'paint jeans' because I got urethane caulk on them, somehow, and they can't be cleaned. I can run a great bead for up to several inches at a time, on a good day...

[@peehandshihtzu]

@@hardlyb I used to get covered in they stuff doing siding, I had a couple pairs of jeans just for those days, I can only imaging non-waterbased. :)

[@manncura]

Peehand Shihtzu last week, got silicone caulk all over my hair leg. Basically got a free leg wax when I was trying to get it off. Ouch 😬

[@peehandshihtzu]

@@manncura Oh Damn! :)

[@MrSteviegall]

@ Essential Craftsman what you want when youre doing a job like that is a bottle with a spray nozzle on it and fill it with washing up liquid(uk) dish soap in america i think and water , after you apply the caulking spray some liquid over the area and then rub it off(you called it striking) the washing up liquid and water mix prevents the caulking from sticking when you spread it with your finger so it doesnt go when you dont want it too, like the white door frame @6:03 the trick is doing it from the bottom up so the run off from the liquid doesnt interfere with the next section you want to caulk

[@rickcathcart2196]

Agreed. Also caulking should form an hourglass shape to form the best / longest lasting bond. .

[@verohandymike]

I added siding to my shed and caulked it one Autumn. I decided to wait until Spring to paint. What I found out by Springtime was that a lot of the guaranteed non-shrinking caulk had shrunk! Seemed a bit of a hassle but a quick re-caulk had it looking all spiffy again. Matter of fact the old caulk acted like a good base for the second go round. That was years ago and ever since then I have double-caulked most jobs. I'll get caulk on there, especially any deep joints, wait a few days to a week and then do the best caulking job I can of it. I have found that the results are pretty good even a couple years after. I have tried to theorize whether that affects how waterproof the joint is, but I don't think so.

[@williamsmith9026]

There was only 1 caulk Ive ever used in my 38 years painting that didnt shrink noticeably. M.A.B. permaflex elastomeric caulk. Of course Sherwin Williams bought M.A.B. and discontinued all of their products. Assholes😡😡

[@A.rothriguez]

Like the dad I never had. I really appreciate the guidance and wisdom you’ve offered us. Thank you

[@filmdetective]

Damn it!! When you started to talk about listening to an audio book I thought you were going to plug Audible or some other sponsor... But no you’re just a great guy with a great philosophy of life Love to you and your loved ones

[@F14koFreegun]

You're a great teacher I enjoy watching your videos I'm 25 and I'm trying to be the best I can be and your tips and trick definitely help keep it up

[@dhyde9207]

I find that a couple of drops of Dawn dish detergent in the water makes the sponge work even better.

[@PVS3]

You sir/madam are my new friend... Making a note of this.

[@robertcarmosino6563]

@@PVS3 you are absolutely correct sir ! Even with just a finger, I love my factory showroom finish.

[@CrimeVid]

BBC Radio 4, often known as “radio serious” is my preferred listening at work, it has the added benefit that the kids on site are allergic to it !!

[@placesaroundus]

James May

[@kjbirby]

So long as you don't mind constant left-wing biased propaganda and indoctrination!

[@CrimeVid]

kjbirby do you believe anything you hear on the wireless ?

[@laiky71]

This guy always makes me feel like everything is going to be alright! I would love to work with him.

[@glenhead8307]

The man is a perfectionist….you’d probably shit yourself after an hour

[@jameslong1644]

It’s this generation they know how to do so much because they had to. Unlike today where everyone has a specialty, I’m 56 and my dad taught me a bunch but nobody knows everything.

[@Gbcue]

The biggest problem I have is that my finger wears out.

[@ryanevangelist4094]

Coat it with liquid bandage first and during. It can but you some extra miles

[@BrooklynBalla]

You can just use dishwashing gloves and cut off the finger.Use it until it wears out then cut off another.They also sell cheap plastic caulking tools in various shapes and sizes on amazon

[@samuelmellars7855]

@@BrooklynBalla Single-finger gloves exist too! Although they're more like cheap disposable latex than strong dish-washing type glove @Gbcue You can buy silicone tools to use instead of your finger they might even be called "fingers"

[@ezekielbenavides2740]

Production painter here. I caulk 75% of the trim in thousands of square feet of house every day. The 2 first things for your finger is: caulk thick enough, and use LOTS OF WATER. I carry a small bucket with water and a rag to clean off and dip my hand/fingers in. Don't press harder than you have to, and use different fingers.

[@annamolitvenik709]

Ezekiel Benavides good stuff

[@JamNJ1985]

Thank God there's at least one Carpenter who actually understands how to apply caulk and to not make a mess out of everything

[@Acrowat40]

For interior like bathrooms/showers: Put masking tape either side of the joint. Apply sealant. Run finger along pushing into joint leaving the excess on the tape. Remove tape for absolutely perfect crisp laser-straight caulking everytime.

[@smackflack5771]

Better spray with water and soap before removing tape or it'll curl or pull up caulk

[@smackflack5771]

Better spray with water and soap before removing tape or it'll curl or pull up caulk

[@JacobTyo]

My favorite is - "A grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't". And boy is it true.

[@jaked1902]

I am in disbelief that every video you have teaches me at least one thing. Simple or complex.. there is something I didn’t know until I watched the video. And I’m in construction and worked for a siding company.

[@Mr71paul71]

As a pro painter for the last 30 years my tips are. Use a 1" wet paint brush to smooth out painters caulk and a small container of water, , and carry a pocket knife to open and trim your caulk tips. And my favorite new house site job is Friday afternoons caulking up next weeks house to paint. And a simple filler backer strip is plain newspaper poked in the gaps.

[@richardmason7840]

Thanks man for your excellent work& especially the Godly Wisdom. Enjoy God!

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

And sponges.

[@KarlBunker]

The house I recently moved into had the calking done by someone who had less knowledge of how to use calk than I would have thought was possible for any adult human being. I wish to heck he'd seen this video.

[@ryanevangelist4094]

Sharp razor blades will help remedy that. Try wallpaper razor blade handles you’ll be fixing miles of it in no time.

[@tristanmccauley2318]

Ha ha ha ha

[@erics5757]

Those who master their trade are always listening to how others work. I could watch your video on something I’ve done a hundred times and pick up a priceless tip in just 3 seconds of the 16:53

[@padraigadhastair4783]

It's a thing of beauty: someone who takes his work seriously and is an outstanding craftsman.

[@Mlowe89]

I was a metal worker for 5 years on second shift with one other guy in the shop. I listened to over 150 audiobooks in that time 👌🏻 life changing

[@mattschoular8844]

Big Stretch is an excellent product interior or exterior. Its a little more money than the cheap stuff but hey, you get what you pay for. Thanks guys....

[@narlycharley]

I’ve heard this, but never tried it.

[@MrC9Oh3]

850A from sherwin Williams, i get it for $1 a tube, cant beat it for that price.

[@mattschoular8844]

@@MrC9Oh3 My time to go do a call back at my own expense, to cover all of the homeowners furniture and belongings within a year, re-caulk and repaint because cheap caulking has dried out and shriveled up is worth paying $5 a tube instead of $1 a tube.

[@MrC9Oh3]

@@mattschoular8844 ok, something wasnt done right if failing caulk was the cause of such a disaster. Theres clearly bigger problems at hand. Also 850A isnt shit caulk.

[@stipcrane]

@@MrC9Oh3 SW 850 A is fine indoors where wood movement is minimal but I would never use it on surfaces exposed to serious weather. It's adhesion and flexibility markedly are inferior to all the 5-8 buck caulks such as OSI QUAD. 30 years ago I was all about saving money by using cheap latex caulks. Today it's plain unthinkable to use that junk outside. You will never see it used even at huge developments of new construction where they count every penny. It's not worth it. But indoors, my painter just used up a case or more of 850 on millwork and it will be just fine.

[@HaakSO]

I often look up construction "how-to's" on KZbin and fast forward in search of the piece of information I need. This video is an exception. This guy reminded me to be patient and I really appreciated the injection of philosophical / mindset advice mixed in with the technical perspective on caulking. Thanks!

[@moodberry]

Thanks for this. I just wish there was an invention that matched the "squeeze pressure" to the speed. I find that when I can move at a matching speed to the right amount of caulk coming out of the gun that my caulk job is the smoothest and neatest looking. Also, everyone needs to know how much moisture should be in the sponge. Too little makes it rough, too much and it makes the caulk look messy. Keeping the sponge clean also keep the "haze" from affecting surrounding surfaces.

[@dobbsd6737]

the spiritual sense of work, yes, you all make each other shine, it makes you brothers work good and feel good, when you feel good, you look good it starts with the work much thanks for the continuing series and the sharing of life experience, much thanks indeed

[@Ken_Pinkston]

"Run your finger uphill on the bead". The rest of the footage finger runs downhill. Nice to see Scott is human and not the construction Demi-God he appears to be.

[@TheOwenMajor]

Do as I say and not as I do!

[@ChicknNudleSoup]

9:52 I found it

[@johnnybear111]

Up hill where there's a siding lip I believe

[@davec.3198]

It doesn't actually matter.

[@japples6852]

ITookTheRedPill demagogue*

[@adamcosta4610]

“Caulk , paint and putty; carpenters best buddy” :-)

[@landofthefree1804]

Sarcasm 😂

[@MMGJ10]

A little caulking and paint will make a carpenter what he ain't. Another good one.

[@Shalashaska6969]

I see what you did there 😏 😉 👏

[@pistool1]

12:00 In my opinion, sometimes it is best to just concentrate on the task at hand without anything interfering the 'zen', especially if you are working solo and alone. No music, podcast or anything to disturb you, if possible, to gain the max. results in minimum hours. No matter are you working in construction, office or driving a truck and so on, this applies well and works for most professionals in any field. Sometimes silence and peace is just the only right background activity one really needs in the hectic 2020s working life :)

[@cbowman212]

I prefer no music a lot of the times when doing mindless tasks - just listening to the sounds of what I'm doing and around me can be peaceful.

[@2chipped]

I agree wholeheartedly. Most people don't have the mental fortitude to "concentrate " on what they are being paid to do. Or not paid for,like driving a vehicle, shopping,etc. I need to see/feel/hear the scrape of the caulk gun,the engine/transmission in the mountains, tablesaw under load. I don't have to deal with, tablesaw kickback,running off the road,etc.

[@beby843]

@@cbowman212 Try telling *that* to all gym junkies that feel the need to put on the earplugs to work out. I used to run marathons, and never used earplugs, your life depends on being aware of your surroundings.

[@JC-vb2kd]

The sounds of nature is what I prefer when outdoors.

[@janderson8401]

Amen. When I was in school I had to go to my room and finish my homework as soon as I got home. Mom didn’t make me go to my room, it was just the only way that I would get through it. My sister had the ability to sit in the living room with the TV on or the stereo going and get her work done just fine. My Uncle Art, who ran the family carpentry business from the 50s to the 80s, used to call to call mowing the lawn his therapy. Just him and the sound of the lawn & garden tractor going around in circles.

[@Petzlglyph]

a cold weather trick I use is to put the (plastic) tubes in a bucket of water and place an aquarium heater in the water to keep the caulk at just the right temp all day for nice smooth flow. Also when you come to a wide fill, angle the gun/tip to present a wider opening of the tip, essentially creating a wider flow of material.

[@stevehansen5389]

When ever I questioned my late carpenter about his workmanship he would give me one of three stock answers; "You can build a house too tight," "Nobody will notice," and "Caulk will make it go away."

[@peehandshihtzu]

My favorite was, "you can't see it from my house". Woah, wait, what? :)

[@artrutherford1100]

My favorite is, "a good craftsman isn't someone that never makes a mistake, it's someone who knows how to fix his mistakes".

[@Suitednzooted11]

@@peehandshihtzu I've always heard, "looks great from my house"

[@peehandshihtzu]

@@Suitednzooted11 Yes, that's it, :)

[@brandonwanta1766]

My dad will always joke "We ain't building a church or a bar" lol

[@idadho]

I will often push a bead of caulk. Or vary the angle to get more penetration. If I can lay a bead that does not need striking, it will usually set and shrink into a great looking bead. That flat bead from the tip looks better than a rounded finger tip bead in some situations. Some surfaces do not look good with that feather edge. Sponging off a feather edge can be a lot of wipes. Varying the water content in the hydrophilic 'grout' sponge can make a big difference in the clean up.

[@heavymetalmechanicX]

I was shown how to "push" the caulk bead by an old timer. It definitely leaves a better finish.

[@davearonow65]

Dont forget the old classic "beat it to fit, paint it to match"

[@marcusistocks4822]

One tip, especially in warmer climates, use a water bottle with a rag rapped around it for cleaning your finger. A drop of detergent helps the surface tension from getting out of hand. Fits nicely in the tool belt too and eliminates the risk of dropping a bucket of dirty water on your work(or foreman)...

[@dpeagles]

Don't forget to check how old the caulk is when you buy it.

[@Finn-McCool]

"A little caulk, a little paint, makes a carpenter what he ain't" -every cabinet maker ever 😆

[@Finn-McCool]

@tyvek05 Especially to conceal sin! 😜

[@michaelburket9024]

"grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't" -AVE-

[@kenuber4766]

You are without a doubt, an inspiration to all who watch your video's! Even if your not in the trades! Thank you and "Keep Up The Good Work"!!

[@psidvicious]

Did anyone else have to do a dbl take at 4:02, thinking they might have heard Scott drop a very casual F-bomb? 😮🤭

[@andrewalexander9492]

Yeah, I did the same.

[@austinpatrick2682]

I've played it back several times, every other time I hear what you heard. Kinda like Yanny and Laurel 😂

[@paullopinto2777]

Sure did bud!!!! Turned out he said walking around I think. Lol

[@joelricheme]

i hear "bucking around"

[@matthewbell4136]

Bucking around as in moving scaffold bucks

[@karatehit]

doing that much caulking you'd appreciate an electric caulk gun

[@enknaran]

How much control do you have with electric vs manual caulkers in your experience?

[@joshwalters348]

@@enknaran They have speed controls so if you dial in the speed it can be fine. The guns i have experince wth (Ryobi and Milwaukee) have a bit of a delay between pulling the trigger and caulk coming out. So on short runs the delay makes them annoying.

[@jasonhahn4470]

@@enknaran like everything there's a learning curve but no comparison to that cheap manual gun. Milwaukee is only one I've ever used but great speed control. Not to mention the orthopedic savings on carpal tunnel syndrome

[@smasica]

I was going to bring this subject up, but you beat me to it.

[@karatehit]

@@enknaran you have more control with manual for sure. but electric is no science

[@piratapan]

"You didn't leave any fingerprints on the caulking-job, did you?" Scott: "...pickles."

[@JimTom.]

What do you mean by pickles?

[@piratapan]

@@JimTom. Instead of damn/shit

[@kevinryan9843]

Such great advice, well beyond the “technical”. A gift, TY

[@moebandy8274]

I was a commercial carpenter all my life you are 1 of the first residential contractors I have seen do a great job of setting scaffolding, nice 👍

[@joeyvanostrand3655]

10 seconds in and I am already grateful. I need this! My caulking jobs are sealed, but it looks like Ray Charles ran that bead.

[@pistool1]

I would never touch the chaulking with bare fingers or smooth it without gloves or proper tool for that procedure. Cleaning and removing the excessive chaulk should be done with a rag or a splint, too. Chaulking chemicals harm the skin and absorbs to the body in the long run. In my opinion, health & safety are part of the profession and being a true craftsman as well. Besides, the grease and particles from the fingers does not belong to the properly executed chaulking project. But this is just me :)

[@Carpenterjoh65]

"Get a good caulking gun" as he's using a $1.89 gun.....

[@Big_Red_Dork]

Always a critic out there hey? It's funny though given that caulking gun he has is easily a $5-$10 model, definitely not the best but it's still a totally serviceable gun compared to the garbage ones he's referring to and what you claimed he has. Personally I like the suction based guns that only attach to the caulk tube at the base of the tube for thinner caulking, or the one where the tube holder can rotate around freely for thicker caulk.

[@PVS3]

A big differentiator between the garbage guns and the good ones (10 bucks or so gets you a good one) are the tip cutter and the puncture wire he pointed out. Cheap crap ones drop those details. Also, don't use the tip cutter, they all suck.

[@PVS3]

@diver dave don't hold out, man, brand name!

[@tudyk21]

The guy could probably lay caulk with an old sock and a piece of beer can for a tip.

[@zone4garlicfarm]

@@PVS3 Cox and Albion are two brands of high end caulking guns.

[@alibertylover]

I've been a professional painter for 50 years. The greatest mistake I see in construction is when people caulk raw substrates. It never holds up on raw wood specifically & also drywall. Always prime first..

[@ximono]

As someone from Norway, I find this kind of strange. Our houses have a layer of weather protection _behind_ the siding, with a large enough gap in between so that air can circulate and dry out the boards when wet. We do have to put "mouse bands" (google "museband" to see what I mean) between our foundation and the boards, or they'd get in there. We don't caulk all the details like shown here, but we put a lot of attention into making the weather protection layer "airtight" (or I should say watertight and windtight, it does "breathe"). Our siding is almost always wood, horizontal boards being more common where you have more weather, as we say. In Norway, we don't mind the gaps :) Edit: I don't mean to criticize! Different products and climates call for different solutions. I'm sure there are cultural differences too.

[@vidard9863]

Where I live i would have constant problems with colonies of insects moving in to the space between the weather seal and the siding if I don't caulk. The lap on the boards will let them breathe enough, but around here even the bugs know that they don't need much insulation to get through the winter.

[@EvanEdstrom]

We have that in the US also, we call it a rainscreen. It is usually only found on high end homes in wetter or harsh climates.

[@brentoconnor6127]

Some products require specifically that you do not caulk them to maintain warrantees. This allows the material to always dry when water does eventually penetrate the seal. If I was installing painted wood siding,I would never caulk it. Every wood siding job I’ve seen that is caulked ends up rotting at the ends from the captive moisture. Better to paint all the end cuts and the the wood dry naturally after moisture exposure.

[@deepPuddlesarefun]

@Adirondack Homestead hmm vinyl is cheap crap, I don't this wood or trim is "crap." I do believe it is a type of cement board so maybe it doesn't need to dry like typical wood siding.

[@deepPuddlesarefun]

I think this is some type of cement board siding that is porus so it doesn't need to breath like wood trim. If you go back a few episodes they explained the siding in more detail.

[@ivans.2678]

After a lot of practice you don't even need to use a finger. It's better to go slightly larger with the tip cut in my opinion because the caulking will shrink. Lots of caulking brands say there stuff doesn't shrink, but that's usually bs from my experience.

[@RoseUnseen]

What podcast does the essential craftsmen listen too?

[@davearonow65]

He listens to the VH1 Behind The Music "Slayer" episode over and over and over again.

[@janderson8401]

I didn’t see any earbuds, wireless or corded in this episode.

[@tonysailer8470]

"How to Drink" kzbin.info/door/ioZY1p0bZ4Xt-yodw8_cBQ

[@Roboticexile]

@@janderson8401 I can't speak for the Essential Craftsman, but I prefer to use a Bluetooth speaker on site so I am aware of what's going on around me, or of someone is speaking to me.

[@johnman84]

As a finish carpenter, with caulking I use a light spray of water after I apply the caulking but before I finger it clean. With silicone, I spray denatured alcohol. Makes clean up a breeze.

[@9mmkahr]

Comes to comments section to see all the pro caulkers' input...

[@jamesbramlett5407]

Well, I mean...that ain't no lie (like his POS gun). I'll give him the sponge trick, and obviously temperature concerns but his tip was always dirty, wasn't cut cleanly and tell me self-respecting painter/sider who gets their product at a big box store. I'm not in the industry anymore, but we always got our tubes without tips. We got much better tips in bulk than come attached to big stretch. However, that was only for little jobs...that needed less than a case of tubes. For a house like this, I'd recommend an electric sausage option as that would sure save the old grip muscles. Paintable vs. Silicone shield have been discussed more as well. Either way, I still love this channel...so 'keep up the good work' :)

[@kenjackson4177]

Depending on how often and how much you need to do, the new cordless guns allow for consistent even flow applications, It is one of the tools on my wish list. And if you are finding your older hands are getting stiffer from years of cold climate work,,, (don’t ask me how I know) the cordless guns could really help at the end of the day.

[@lazguevara151]

"A little putty, a little paint makes the builder what he aint" lmao im so stealing this

[@haroldclark4485]

Just want to add to this great video a little small tip. When the joint you're filling is less than your tube opening, you can go forward and save having to finger it. This retired painter is getting excited for the next videos!

[@stevebengel1346]

Personally I never use my finger to "tool" the caulking, I just take my time and lay a nice even bead ( 40 years of practice helps) 😁

[@arlenmargolin1650]

One thing that is for certain is procedure is important as far as what goes on first you should never really try to caulk onto any raw wood you should always prime all your raw materials I'm not sure about cement siding I'm not sure if that needs a prime coat before caulking but I know that if you're going to caulk raw wood you are much better going on top of a freshly primed piece of wood for adhesion and longevity of your joint

[@davidquirk8097]

Grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't!

[@TheDirtyBirchTrails]

LMAO thats true hehe

[@RoseUnseen]

IAVE

[@Hoaxer51]

David Quirk, Red Green, I loved his show!

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Get a quality caulking gun like Tajima. It's ergonomic and a pleasure to use. The Home Depots $3.99 caulking gun will leave you with cramped fingers and swearing at yourself for being so cheap

[@thebeardyfarmeradventuresi258]

I'm trying a sponge next time.

[@thomasbarlow4223]

Just make sure its water based... Dont sponge silicone

[@thomasbarlow4223]

@A H the more expensive caulk doesn't shrink near as bad. Its the cheap stuff thats junk.

[@996-v2j]

I honestly love caulking. After all the craziness of building a house, it's just something you can do by yourself. It's peaceful.

[@toothpastehombre]

Old coworker used to say "Caulk and paint, make it what it ain't.." Funny. But concerning

[@williamsmith9026]

Its Caulk and paint make a carpenter what he aint

[@Boyder102]

Agree, funny but concerning. I’ll be honest though, sometimes it saves the job or gets me home on time for dinner😊

[@darwinawardcommittee]

“Alabama scribe”

[@jrpoints]

There's one similar for welding. "Grinder and paint make me the welder I ain't"

[@thalivenom4972]

not really. if something is well built, itll be strong. gaps dont change that. ok, if hes filling in fist size holes, thats a problem, but no job is perfect.

[@glenhead8307]

Did he say he would probably have 4 or 5 days Fú@king around?….lol 4:01 into the video …. lol

[@PastenTube]

Didnt know the "putty and paint one". Just remembered "a grinder and paint makes you the welder you ain't" :)

[@darwinawardcommittee]

I just bought a flux core welder and trying to teach myself. Hopefully this is true!

[@RHEC1776]

🤣🤣😅😅

[@andrebartels1690]

AVE 😂

[@claudiupopescu6072]

👏👏👏

[@AZ-kr6ff]

@@darwinawardcommittee That's the wrong attitude.

[@kepper84]

Thank you for your help sir People like you make this country better Keep up the good work 👏 👍 always

[@oldskoolwayy]

His voice is just therapeutic in this setting.