Framing: Crown Plate, Toe Nails, Lifting & Bracing Ep.48

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[@TheSamboy93]

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[@joshpursley8404]

I am 12 and you inspired me to become a carpenter myself just from watching you thank you

[@essentialcraftsman]

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[@buckwhitetail1876]

@@essentialcraftsman Knowledge is power, Power corrupts. Study Hard, Be evil.

[@comradefernandomandrake5822]

Pretty funny. But I must say one must have a moral compass and corruption will not occur.

[@royreynolds108]

You will definitely need English, regular math, geometry, and trigonometry, also algebra will be helpful for things such as this. Print or blueprint reading will be helpful for construction jobs but can be learned on the job.

[@royreynolds108]

@@comradefernandomandrake5822 You are SO correct; but that little gem applies to whatever a person does. I had a professor who said "you are trusted till you prove yourself otherwise, then you better hope someone else is teaching the course next time" and "a person doesn't get integrity by receiving a piece of paper with their name on it".

[@user-xt1vs2oz3b]

A few tips when nailing/standing walls from a carpenter; 1) When nailing down a wall, make sure you nail the bottom plate to every floor joist (if the wall runs perpendicular) and if not, then nail right up against the studs. Your electrician and plumber will thank you. 2) On large walls, to make your life easier, build them in pieces. For example a 20ft wall can be stood as two 10s. Make sure the wall breaks on the center of a king stud (one that goes from bottom plate to top plate). Some recommend cutting the bottom plate at least 4 feet longer or shorter than the top plate, so they "break" in different places. Then you'd just build the missing 4 feet after it was stood up. 3) When you have to build a single wall in pieces, make sure your double top plate overlaps the break in the top plate by at least 4 feet. 4) Learn the beauty of using a toenail. Usually it is a 16D 3" - 3.5" nail. If driven into the corner of a 2 by it will pull the board in two directions simultaneously. This will be a great help when standing walls. 5) Unless specified by the engineer/architect you generally nail boards together as follows; 2x4 "snake eyes" or two nails right next to each other. 2x6 = 3 nails, 2x8 = 4 nails, 2x10 = 4 or 5 nails, 2x12 = 5 or 6 nails. Each grouping (or line) of nails are around 2-3 feet apart. 6) Subject to engineering details, any window opening or door opening 5 feet or smaller needs only a single trimmer (jack stud) on each side of the header. 5-8 feet requires 2 trimmers. 8 - 12 feet requires 3 trimmers on each side. Over 12 feet and you will likely need a gluelam or other engineered beam and at least 4 trimmers. These are rough guidelines and depends on the load it will be carrying. 7) Jeffrey Epstein didn't kill himself.

[@godbluffvdgg]

All great tips (retiring carpenter/plumber/electrician) and indeed Epstein did NOT kill himself...I personally don't think he's even dead...I think they spirited him away...He's one of the tribe; they don't eat their own...

[@Strawman333]

All true 😂

[@bigvegass]

@B T , ah yes. Another cheeto dust covered unemployed youtube troll.

[@Page5framing]

On note 1: Only if you like your electrician and plumber. If not then nail the piss out of it. Lol.

[@gregormann7]

Point 7: classic! Nice.

[@fin1168]

One thing to say about Larry is I have never seen a man swing a hammer as good as he did

[@TheMixmastamike1000]

My heart melted when your grandson got so excited to see the deer. I forget what its like to get so excited about simple things.

[@andrewcarr2431]

no deer's here but I had a fox in the yard earlier....

[@mindaugasnomnom3548]

13:18 and if you like someone, throw rocks at it

[@TurtleRocker12]

@@mindaugasnomnom3548 learned on the playground, never unlearned

[@joewells3280]

Shut up

[@tylerw4593]

Alright, time to spend the evening learning carpentry from the grandfather I never had

[@landzhark3823]

Me too, glad to see someone else doing the same

[@clay500]

My great grandpa, I was told was a master carpenter b1880 - d1954. Can't imagine what it took to build then. Tough men I imagine.

[@andrewcarr2431]

@@clay500 having worked on some old buildings I can say that the level of workmanship that went into old time carpentry is amazing.

[@davidruss7702]

Andrew Carr at least on the ones that are still standing. Time is a bit of a self selecting process highlighting the good and hiding the bad.

[@hishigherness8472]

Saw #46, and gave it a big thumbs up. Takes me back to the best days of my life!

[@billbeckett1021]

I had the privilege to meet Larry Haun back in the late 90s.He was truly a gentleman who humble and kind. I am lucky to have met him. Hopefully I will meet up with you someday!

[@717UT]

That is a neat privilege. What other insight do you have of him?

[@billbeckett1021]

He was just an ordinary guy who loved his trade as well as helping others. I think he was way ahead of his own time. He had a way of talking to a group yet making you feel like he was talking directly to you. I think Scott shares all of those qualities as well.

[@austinpatrick2682]

I've watched every Larry Haun video out there and own and have read his book the very efficient carpenter. I'd found him and his wealth of knowledge long before Essential Craftsman came on the scene. But ES is really a continuation of a similar legacy. I place an immense value on experienced men that humbly take the time to teach and share the knowledge they've gained with those willing to soak it up. This handing down of knowledge and hard-earned experience is exactly what will allow our society to survive the current drought in tradesman. As a young man, I say THANKYOU. I wouldn't be where I am without the guidance of more experienced men. And I don't plan on going forward without continuing to take in all I'm given.

[@carmenmano1185]

Where do you find Larry hauns videos he’s amazing reminds me of my father

[@Barabbas7798]

Haun was a framer. ES is a carpenter/craftsman

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@@carmenmano1185 YT

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[@topsaw]

I watch the news and wonder what is the world coming to, I watch one of these videos and all faith is restored on this beautiful place I live, work, and call home. Thank you

[@MarkTaylor-mk7fl]

The news is all fake. Its designed to keep us in fear.

[@headrickjames]

I appreciate the tip of the ol proverbial cap to Larry Haun. The man was a legend. It was in fact those old larry videos that led me to the essential craftsman. Greetings from North Alabama. Keep up the great series!

[@briancavanaugh9470]

James Headrick same!

[@mikemiller4838]

Same here

[@davycornell8715]

Me too pretty much. It was watching Larry and Joe that got me obsessed with wanting to learn how to be a framer. I wish I could leave my job now to do that kind of work but I'm just too afraid of getting laid every winter and not being able to make ends meet.... so I'm now 25 and have been working in the same damn factory for over 5 years now.... wasting time...

[@JohnWilliamsFromBluff]

At 13:45, for those of you who don't watch the whole video from start to finish ;-)

[@robinezdimas7122]

Blount county?

[@Evan-rj9xy]

I hope this series never ends, it is such a treasure trove of information for someone (like me) who is mostly ignorant of construction methods & materials. Thank you guys!

[@markuslappalainen6847]

What was so special about larry haun is that he made no unnecessary moves and they worked very well together with his brother. It seems from videos that the one who is faster in some work usually does it.

[@jimandjackandhank7938]

And Larry hardly needed a tape measure and only needed to pop 1 line ,probably the best and fastest carpenter to ever swing a hammer

[@jimandjackandhank7938]

Larry and Joe could frame a house faster than 8 guys

[@stevebounds4285]

I love the kids on the job site. They are learning life lessons without having to be taught. Just being there is so good for them.

[@dallashopkins884]

Until someone turns their head for a second, and a little one gets seriously hurt. (That is all it takes, a second.) Construction site is no place for toddlers. Their health and safety should be foremost. Plenty of time to learn when the get older.

[@michaeljacobs9613]

I love watching others frame. I love framing myself with a good pro-team. It's one of the most satisfying things seeing the shell of building come together! This is a super series!

[@stankrajewski8255]

This is so very valuable to me. I am building a two car garage sized woodworking shop for my "retirement" career. It is really helpful to have one more friend helping me get it right the first time.

[@lydialas8759]

@Hello Stan how are you doing

[@AngelPerez-dd8gg]

A dad I’ve never had or role model thank you for teaching me things I never knew 🙏🏼

[@yoshiklx5942]

A truly thankful viewer. I've just this month changed careers to begin building. A long time coming indeed. Having watched yours and Larry's videos over the last few years have proved ESSENTIAL. As a visual learner your teachings have sewn the seeds of a skill set that took too many years to properly focus on. I am truly thankful to you and your family for bestowing upon us this distilled wisdom. Thank you. -Brent

[@essentialcraftsman]

You are very welcome Brent! Best of luck!!!

[@frontlinediy1814]

Something soothing and calming with your voice and tone. Reminds me of Robert redfords on a river runs through it. Could just be me. As you already know you are a wonderful craftsman I enjoy your videos very much.

[@wilbready]

Frontline DIY excellent analogy! I knew I had heard something similar before. I just associated it with some of the great men I heard speak in church.

[@KevinDurette]

Larry and Joe Haun were national treasures.

[@alwaysalways6210]

"You can learn something from just about anybody, if you're paying attention" True and very wise words!

[@SKeeZy1902]

Awesome job on the proper shout out to Larry Haun!

[@bomonte]

Thank you and your family for letting us in on this journey of yours.

[@Jake-uc8mb]

I've been a millwright and electrician for 12 years but framing still impresses me. Keep up the good work!

[@petermcpartland9682]

I like this guy. He is supportive to learners in the way he teaches and doesn't assume we know things or make us feel bad for not knowing. Safe learning atmosphere :)

[@gordonclark7632]

I am glad you mentioned Larry Haun. I have watched many of his videos purely as a source of enjoyment (as I do with yours) and I remember his two sayings - 'It's the code' and 'its in the book'. I didn't know what the 'book' was until you mentioned his writing of it today. I am thoroughly enjoying watching this build, Cheers from Aussie land.

[@lydialas8759]

@Hello Gordon how are you doing

[@GeekBatman]

I trained as a carpenter in Australia many years ago and have since left the trade for something different. I watched Larry Haun's videos once upon a time as I still love carpentry even though it is not in my life anymore. It was watching videos such as those that led me here. Thank you so much for well made and thorough videos. You are a very knowledgeable and humble gentleman, and it shows!! Keep it up!

[@alemamotter]

this is by far the most beautiful and relaxing channel on youtube, what a beautiful job with such maturity and clarity.

[@annette9747]

One of your amazing videos popped up on my suggested viewing list and I binged-watched even more while traveling on a train for five hours, then subsequently subscribed. I’m up this morning doing the same and still in awe of your spectacular skills and selfless desire to share this wisdom with others. The way you explain and demonstrate the various tasks leave very little to zero need for clarification. May God satisfy and bless you with excellent health and long life.

[@andrewmagana8093]

The main guy in these videos seems like a true gentleman in every meaningful sense of the word

[@godbluffvdgg]

Respect to you sir...As a semi retiring carpenter, at 60, I couldn't keep up with you 10 years ago...You work like I did in my late 20's through till about 35... How's your body at the end of the day?...You're a beast framer old schooling with that crazy hatchet hammer! LOL...You wield it like a Samari...Stay safe and healthy...Just remember; Once you get to the punch list you're halfway done...:)

[@luiscardona1495]

It sure is great to see your professionalism. My son is a vocational high school in Puerto Rico. His grandfather is a contractor, but your videos make up for the missed time. Thank you for sharing your videos especially the one with the ramp for your mom. I really did enjoy it. Although I do not know anything about your trade, but in the Marines sometimes it is better to learn from a clean slate. Thanks again.

[@Danny-vx1wc]

Hi Scott. Really enjoy watching your videos. I’m a metal framer (LGSF) in London and the east of England. I would really like to one day hit the states to work on the sites I see you on. The scenery looks beautiful and peaceful. So much stress and pressure here in the big smoke, you sometimes lose the love for the craft. Seems your mind is free to refine and improve each method you undertake for each task. I’m a firm believer even the simplest task can be improved. You have a great wisdom that can only come from years of graft, man and boy. Keep posting your great videos, hat off to you pal.

[@jeremykj69]

Your nailing them studs in faster with that hatchet than my helpers with a nail gun

[@ATRMAN-no8zc]

😂

[@edstimator1]

It's a rigging axe...not a hatchet

[@Jaredg508]

Get new helpers.

[@Capthrax1]

Most of the helpers now suck. you should see the kind of work they do when they get a maintenance job in properity management. Horrendous

[@GarwoodNick]

Definitely get new helpers

[@fosterfamilyfaith]

I saw you standing on the TOP of that 4' step ladder...😉. Carpenter and renovator for 20 years. We all do it sometimes...great videos.

[@alm000]

The folks I learned from were more or less in the same school as Larry, I use something those guys taught me every day and I don't even do construction anymore, a salute to the great craftsmen that came before us who put up with us when we were green, May their waffles never flatten, :)

[@mc52]

" I don't care what you do with it, just don't put in in the wall!" Gotta love it!! Great video!!

[@Daynaleo1]

Scott, when you cover the finer details of framing, please make sure to cover the “why” the crown plate nails go over and only over the studs. Me electricians and plumbers love that about my framing.

[@austinpatrick2682]

Great comment, as a plumber and electrician I trashed more than a few drill bits to nails in no man's land!

[@davegordon6943]

No shit , good way to ruin 30-50 dollar bits.

[@rjb77]

Of all the framers I've watched or worked with, very few mention Larry. I never met the man but I've read a lot of his material and watched several video's he's done. He got it right. Occasionally I've dropped his name on some folks and most have never heard of him and quiet often later, on another job, I'll work with of those guys and they've thanked me for telling them about Larry. I've always been told, "if you want to be the best, learn from the best". I still believe that and yes, I'm still working on it. It's a pleasure watching your video's. Thank you!

[@interman7715]

R.J. B Most carpenters just do the same work Larry did all day ,and probably prefer to watch football at night rather than carpenter videos ,I know I do .

[@keancastellano4362]

I’m a contractor Here in NJ I’m very impressed the way this professionals do the work !!!!!! Regards Ken

[@brushwakker6547]

Been roofing since i was a kid and done quite a bot of framing but still love watching how other people do things. For instance this man nailing that plate to floor before he builds walls is soooooo smart.

[@Kleinalrik]

Well, that was a hell of a salute to Larry Haun.

[@MrJeb707]

Man I stumbled into this series trying to learn how to use string to fix the grade in my backyard. I've watched them all up to this point now, and I guess I'm hooked.

[@seanc2550]

Man, I was that little boy on the job site for many years. Some of my happiest memories. I’m so grateful my dad took me with him. Everything I am to was laid on that foundation. I learned how to deal with immense boredom. Also learned how to the worst most kind numbing tasks from very early. Sweat has a way of teaching some amazing lessons.

[@padilha0224]

Larry haun was the man!!!! And I enjoyed watching your video just as much. I’m a framer from New Jersey. Love what we do!!!

[@jimidawalt3081]

“Dad a deer! That’s so cool!” **Moments later, throws rock at said deer** It was adorable to see his reaction for sure! I’m happy to see him consistently hanging out with his dad and grandpa at the site! He’s got to be learning a ton!

[@DanielCooper1]

Couldn't agree more.

[@e30lover55]

Not gonna lie my exact words for that situation was, “how beautiful”

[@murraystewartj]

Raising walls. I remember getting called by a guy I'd worked for previously to work on a spec house he was doing (I had been out of town but his helper wasn't working out). Huge house, and the main floor was ready to be decked when I came on. We started framing the walls (clad before lifting) with the longest wall - easy enough to do until we started looking at what seemed like half a mile of heavy lifting. I was looking at my older boss and at my skinny self and wondering how we were going to do this. Well the old guy was smarter than I thought. You see the site had required some blasting to create a suitable building site (ocean view, so worth the expense) and there was plenty of blast rock still on site. Across the street there was some major landscaping going on, and the boss had told their crew to help themselves to whatever rock they needed, which they happily did. As I was pondering the predicament we were in regarding lifting this wall by hand, the boss just strolled across the street and asked the landscapers (obscenely burly men all) if they had a couple of minutes to spare. Four or five of them happily trotted over to our site and, I swear this is true, using only their pinky fingers had that wall vertical in less time than I could say "hernia". Not a wall jack in sight. A normal man might have felt inadequate in a situation like this, but I was just immensely grateful - for the large men who were probably happy for a break from their travails and for my boss, who understood how the currency of favors and respect works in the trades.

[@mc52]

Love your comment " the currency of favors and respect works in the trades."

[@grey3977]

I did not expect to read a great story while watching a great video ( I paused the video) but I did. You sir, are what's keeping YT relevant for me.

[@-themercyseat]

That story made me smile, cheers

[@lukepaul2882]

murraystewartj I really don’t understand why you spent a few minutes typing this pointless story up.

[@flightographist]

@@mc52 Just one of the many unseen aspects of our culture.

[@saltydroog854]

I truly believe this series will go down in history right next to Larry Haun's. Only it goes well beyond framing. This is legendary in real time.

[@toolsavvyhandymanservices7736]

Larry had a very distinct, humble, intelligent way of speaking...so do you. You should also seriously consider writing a book.

[@paulehlers2225]

I really like seeing the family affair that this build is, it reminds me of all the building projects we did as a family back in the day. I'm the only male left now and do all of my projects by myself. Thanks for sharing your family with us!!!

[@unclebobcarpenter6079]

I remember framing before there were nail guns. Man, talk about being tired!

[@mcbridecreek]

Remember filling your bags with pounds of 16d GVS nails a couple times a day?

[@michaelriley2279]

And no power saws then either just a good Diston crosscut saw. But I'm talking 60 years ago haha

[@ATSaale]

@@michaelriley2279 you would get run off the job today using a hand saw, for good reason.

[@scrappyhustler7467]

When my late father "bestfriend" built the family home I was only 6 years old and we had no air compressor or air tools period lol we hand nailed every piece of framing and I enjoyed every bit of it. Those were truly the golden years of my life. Miss my dad alot.

[@KingParisBuckingham]

Yes i have watched lotsa Larry's vids for bout 10 years.he is what all carpenters should aspire to be like,knows his shit

[@darangemaster1]

its fun to see the process its been years since i framed a house . i started out as a carpenter and worked on a production crew. i was doing piece work mainly constructing stairs and doing exterior siding and trim and other detail items. i have also been the "stick" on the job insuring houses were plumb square and straight.

[@Bill_N_ATX]

I love seeing the difference in how this house, a custom home to be sure, is framed as opposed to how The Crazy Framer does production framing. I guess even the different names says it all.

[@dh66]

Hah yea TCF has some good tricks when he builds as well. He did a custom duplex in season 2. Pretty boring but that was still customized, especially that opposed slant roof. It's rare to see that now.

[@haa1774]

Do we all subscribe to the same channels? 😂

[@GarwoodNick]

The "Crazy" in Crazy Framer mostly refers to his willingness to do things like sheet a roof on a three story house alone without a harness in the dark dead of winter with slippery frost on everything. But his framing methods are completely sound and consistent with modern-day best practices. That's how houses are framed today. The methods Scott is using here are from the Larry Haun era, about 30 years ago, when skilled labor was more plentiful. It wouldn't be commercially viable today.

[@anand8905]

99% sure the crazy framer could easily build a custom house if he wanted to. He's just in a different line of business that's all.

[@Flyingmikey62]

William Wheeler ; Something you’ll never hear Scot say: “Time for a beer!”

[@Mixwell1983]

I am not a framer or carpenter but I watched all of the video series on youtube. Absolutely a pleasure to watch a master of their craft create something, you included. You can tell you've been around a jobsite a time or two.

[@MikeHarris1984]

You can find Larry Haun's old videos all over KZbin. That guy is(was) a beast.

[@TheTarrMan]

This series is great to watch. Thanks so much for taking the time, money, energy and effort to share. I really appreciate it and will never forget it.

[@joeroberts6956]

Love the acknowledgement of a great man gone too soon! I have often thought about his ways and techniques while watching your videos. Larry’s book is one of my favorites! I have watched all his videos several times and watching him swing that hammer with a rhythm like he does is neat! Love the build series and anticipate future videos! Keep up the great work!!!

[@1hynes1]

A very nice compliment to Larry and Joe Haun. I watched Larry Haun's video's a few times as I've watched yours, you guys are inspiational to the trade, I've learnt lots from your video's and Larry Haun's as well. Good job, keep it up.

[@cutermew]

I've been binge watching all of your framing and foundation videos. They're so helpful! My dad built the house we lived in as a child and I studied architecture in college but I haven't gotten to be hands on and build any full scale buildings myself yet and I'm so grateful to you for sharing all of these videos! Thank you!

[@averagejoesawmill]

Larry's video popped up in the watch next list...I bought his video series. You're doing something right if you get mentioned in the same conversation as him.

[@austinpatrick2682]

Every video of his was in my suggested video list under this video 😂

[@johngaudi8546]

Larry who?

[@johngaudi8546]

Nevermind. Wow that was weird timing the second after I posted that my question was answered by the vid that was creepy.

[@joncrosby8988]

@@johngaudi8546 Creepy who?

[@joncrosby8988]

@@johngaudi8546 nvm no that was Larry. He heard you ask

[@raybrensike42]

When I used to work on a framing crew, framing apartment buildings, back in the 80's, we had a man who cut and stocked units with headers, wall plates, trimmers, cripples, and there were two men who assembled walls, one with a gun and the other who also carried studs and laid the pieces out, and then he held the studs while the man with the gun nailed. We would work like this all day, where the cutter only cut and never nailed anything all day, and the men nailing, never cut anything all day.

[@iowamatt2519]

That's how we do it, cut guy cuts, one guy builds parts, and then u build walls and sheet and tyvek, then u stand. If u can't frame a 2000 sq ft house in 5 to 7 days your not in business

[@mcbridecreek]

I worked on a production site when I started as a cut man. We had a large radial arm saw and I cut the built up headers with a saw stop to make each piece identical. We assembled entire window and door packages and labors placed them so that carpenters nailed them to layout. We had other apprentice carpenters building the corners and channels.

[@JD_Spencer]

love your videos. ...keep them coming. I'm 46 years young and believe it or not just finished my first 3 months as a carpenter. Never too late I suppose. I never thought itd be so hard to draw a line where I want it and cut that line to length....and dont even get me started on the art of using.a hammer. It took me a couple to find what I wanted. Anything that saves time and helps me work smarter and more efficiently is golden right now. The guys I work with and for are master carpenters....so I'm constantly trying to keep up. I framed my first wall the other day and while it wasn't easy, my wall is still standing plum and square today. Can you remember being a new carpenter? Maybe mechanics of cutting a straight line with a circular saw w/lots of close ups...tricks to for doing things like rips....cutting to a 16th on measurements. If you're off a 16th here....what will it be when you get there?

[@mikemiller4838]

Thank you for the great work and thank you for saluting a legend Mr Larry Haun. Both of your videos I have taken alot from. Thanks again. Keep up the great work!

[@casper7784]

Man you are a magician with that skill saw ! Love ❤️ the videos!

[@0509kj]

How many of you papa bears watching had the first instinct that something was wrong when he was very first yelling for his dad about the deer lol. Having kids does that to you I guess.. 😉 I was glad it was a deer. Another fantastic video in the series.

[@TheSaxyG]

This channel is a fantastic educational resource and should be shown to any young builder. Took me years to learn half of this on jobs.

[@derekrosecrans1361]

One of the best things in these videos is not what is said but to watch how these guys move while they work. Economy of motion. I work in project management building houses every day and watching these videos is refreshing and reminds me why I love building and how much I miss a good day of framing.

[@johnpugh8743]

Hi, John from NZ, a bricklayer by trade. And you have inspired me to do a different trade. I going to try my hand at carpentry starting at 57. Keep up the good work! Thanks

[@BillyMustang101]

John Pugh you should be thinking about retirement not starting a new trade bud.

[@johnpugh8743]

Probably forgotten more than you know Sonny!

[@BillyMustang101]

@@johnpugh8743 being a Bricky, that's probably not much :P

[@johnpugh8743]

And you are what?

[@mcbridecreek]

Good job mate! Here in the USA there is such a shortage of younger carpenters that we see men in the 50s doing the work. Us older guys can beat younger guys by not making as many mistakes! I’m 58 and I’d like to learn mason/ brick work too! I’m a 35 year plus carpenter

[@joshg8736]

Fantastic series, awesome channel, great people. I have binge watched all your videos in the last couple weeks to catch up and I just can't wait for more! Scott, you are a true Renaissance man and are teaching all that will take the time to understand much more than carpentry. Professor Scott, Pastor Scott, Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, Best Bud, you name it. Nate - the editing has come a long way from those first videos, LOVE the music. Everyone give a thumbs up to keep these videos coming.

[@shindanu]

I bought a manufactured home a few years back, and had to do major repairs on it. I had to frame allot. So I went on to KZbin and Larry haun was one I watched. Which lead me to your channel. My home is remodeled. Not like a pro. But it's done with all the rules of the trade. I enjoyed learning from both of you guys. At the time you had mostly tips and Larry had the framing details. I'm glad you started this project.

[@stevemurnane1892]

Good to see all the kids up there experiencing the build.

[@JasonBluefire]

First! Never caught one of these so early. Thanks Essential Craftman for all of your great content! Been a Patron since the start of the project, always looking forward to new videos! Recently bought a house and it has been really interesting learning about all the steps that go into building a house. Thanks!

[@choimdachoim9491]

As the day wears on I see your back getting that "bent over all day long" look to it where it's hard to stand up completely straight. I do not miss that. I am so glad to be retired.

[@benben1871]

Yes, I noticed thst aswell. Please also stay off your knees. We old timers need to be around longer to enjoy our grandchildren and hopefully, not have to be around to help fight back for our freedoms. Truelly American craftsmanship everyday.

[@toonybrain]

There are some people whose voices soothe the soul. You’ve been blessed with one of those voices.

[@LeeTarrofiyfdsyesippptitled]

This man is awesome..a very humble genuine nice man, and from what I've seen, a he'll of a tradesman and he just has a natural way of narrating. A pleasure to watch and a must for any young carpenter/framer. Keep the vids coming Mr Essential Craftsman. A big fan from the UK 👍

[@michaelvangundy226]

Framing is such a small part of the whole job but so much of a big show.

[@riverrat1149]

I have heard people say this before. Which trade spends the most time on the job?

[@godbluffvdgg]

Too true...I used to write my contracts so that I was 50% paid when rough framing was done...I'd say rough framing gets the job to about 15- 20% complete...But, then you have money to shop the electrician/hvac/plumbers/ roofer subs. etc ...:)...

[@michaelvangundy226]

The architect. Or the plumber. The banker. The secretary for the developer. If everything is subcontracted out, the trade with the most man hours is probably the plumber.

[@riverrat1149]

@@michaelvangundy226 I guess I never considered the banker and such as part of the trades. My bad.

[@godbluffvdgg]

@@michaelvangundy226 :)..UM, no. ... The carpenters have about 10 or more times man hours than plumbers...I've been a builder for 30 years...It takes a couple weeks to close in a 3000 square foot home...My plumbers rough in, in one day...Finish maybe two or three depending on the fixtures.. Every day of carpentry is often, especially from foundation, is 5 man days per day...The carpenters take longer to set the windows and doors than the plumbers for the whole job...:)...

[@vanish85]

“There is a deer RIGHT THERE!”, Leo said That’s pretty much my reaction every time they are shown in the video 😂😂😂😂

[@codysnell]

We used to toenail the bottom plate AFTER the wall was assembled on the subfloor and BEFORE square and standing it. Inevitably, there would be movement during assembly and allowing the bottom plate to float during assembly allows everything to be drawn together tightly. It's always interesting to me to see how different regions do things, sometimes in similar or different order, to accomplish the same effect. I love the production value of your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@willrobertson7152]

Just wanted to say thanks. I've been working in bodybuilding and cabinet shops my whole life. Currently finding more work in home construction for the first time at 45 years old. Interesting to translate the skills. I used to look down on the framer/carpenter and that is no longer the case. It's humbling to do everything with a skilsaw I used to do with CNC, panel saws, router tables, and software. I have new and profound respect for all the tradesmen. Thanks for all the tips and encouragement.

[@willrobertson7152]

That was boatbuilding before auto correct.

[@denaboersma6983]

1000 views in 15 minutes.... I think your doing something right!

[@dcrog69]

I heard one time in the 80's Scott miss hit a nail and it bent over.

[@jamespalmer4727]

You know you deserve your own tv show right? This series and your other videos are entertaining and informative. I know you are a real craftsman, but you have a very pleasant manner and tone. You get around pretty good for an old timer too.

[@lawrenceforbach2627]

It’s a great video. Don’t let the people dis you for your style. I would enjoy working with you any day if I was on the job. Our age has allowed us to learn somethings the old fashion way, try , try and do it again. It’s nice seeing you hammering nails.

[@ke0kie]

I, like many, have taken several nuggets from Larry Haun, and you too!

[@spenmac]

I actually found and watched Larrys videos before coming across and then bing watching a bunch of the EC vids 🙂

[@kevinwatson5833]

Thank you for the series and i hope that when im your age i can move like you do

[@criminal1453js]

I watch Larry's videos every few months. Never gets old. There was one he did right before he passed with FHB. He demonstrated how to cut without a square, cut came out terrible, and he was all " life goes on", and kept on rolling. He knew what mattered and what didn't.

[@hgbugalou]

I'm 38 and cannot work without knee pads. You are way older than me and crawling on your knees effortlessly. Respect!

[@AgainstOdds]

Watching this made me realize how far Larry Haun is even from the pros.

[@MrLance931]

It’s so painful to watch walls go up without being sheeted and house wrapped on the deck. It does take more guys to lift the walls though because they are heavier. It still beats sheeting the walls after they are stood though! It’s so interesting to watch others frame!

[@barrysmith8193]

Good point though not all walls get sheathing. The structural plan will dictate those that do, the type of covering, and the nailing schedule. Sheathing a wall “for good measure” will be food for a sharp construction defects lawyer to use to sink you. Their comment in court will be “if you did this for good measure why didn’t you add extra rebar in the foundation.” Etc.etc. We only provided to the strict compliance with the structural engineers plan. No more and no less. take if from a guy who has paid out many hundreds of thousands due to unethical and unscrupulous buyers/owners.

[@davelandefeld]

Larry Haun - In 1995-1997 I was in trades school and building Habitat For Humanity homes/condos on the weekend. I shared the Efficient Carpenter videos with my classmates. When it came to the two framing classes our teacher thought that we were the best class he had ever seen.

[@suryag7561]

Highly impressive, world needs people like you. Highly dedicated, hard working and skillful. May sun shine on you, my dear!

[@Baghuul]

Get yourself a few Amish dudes to help pull those walls up!!

[@ATSaale]

Nah, professionals prefer to work in a more efficient manner.

[@jaymoolah5031]

3:22 Why not build your openings (doors windows headers etc) first so you can get solid nailing through the sides and room to maneuver?

[@hmendoza3757]

That's what I was thinking 😂

[@badlandskid]

Jay Moolah 🤔🤭👍🏼

[@CarbideEndMill]

He's actually nailing another wall into the lintel there. You can see the seperate plates

[@jakezgab8576]

Very impressive and down to earth honesty. Need more of u in the world.

[@bangchayrattanaphon2178]

This is professional framework and good communication, there are many out there communication like a mad dog, I appreciated your teaching, I would call you master,

[@GarwoodNick]

I can't help but imagine my last boss showing up to the site with all the walls standing and no sheeting and screaming at us "WHAT ARE YOU DOING!!??" But with a lot more color.

[@dh66]

Yep. Best to avoid OSHA interventions whenever possible.

[@timhale501]

I was a GC an journeyman carpenter in Calif earthquake zones, We had to install shear after walls were stood up and lay the plywood horizontal brick pattern minimum 2 ft pieces and nail the sheer to the sill plate with hot dipped galvanized or stainless nails. 1/8 gap between shear ply. roof H clips are an easy way to hang the shear.

[@GarwoodNick]

@@timhale501 yeah if the authority having jurisdiction specifically requires the walls to be raised before sheeting then obviously there's no way around that. I am in Oregon, just like Scott, and I have never seen a job where this was the case. But maybe it's different in central and southern Oregon.

[@rowdyyates3801]

it would be funnier if he was yelling about "sheathing".

[@Deemin101]

I'm curious as to why you're not sheeting the walls as they lay on the floor? What's the reason behind it?

[@zacharybaker695]

It could possibly be so that they can rack the walls to plumb and square them? I've always sheeted on the ground but 🤷‍♂️

[@Deemin101]

@@zacharybaker695 They can square a wall on the ground, and because of how flat they made the floor, square should equal plumb. I just asked the question because I know how much I personally dislike sheeting standing ext. walls lol

[@GarwoodNick]

The reason is that's how Larry Haun did it.

[@FernandoGarcia-kq3fw]

I'm curious about the answer to this question too. I've asked on other building channels and still haven't gotten an answer.

[@GarwoodNick]

I don't think there's going to be satisfactory answer to this question or the question of why is he hand nailing the walls together with an axe when everything is done with nail guns today. For whatever reason Scott just wants to frame the house using outdated methods. The real question, to me, is why were walls not sheeted on the deck in the past.

[@DB1956]

All I'm doing is planning to build a little 4 meter squarish shed in a confined garden space - when I came across this. I am, nonetheless, approaching it it seriously! A pleasure to watch master craftsmen at work. Reminds of watching my dad work (a carpenter - sadly 25 years gone so can't help with the shed.)

[@ski1070]

Truly thank you sir for making these videos. I love watching them. You’re a Master at this.