Detailing, Nailing, Lifting Walls Ep.47

We are starting to get into the meat and potatoes of framing a house. This episode covers detailing, nailing, headers, and lifting a wall with wall jacks. We also cover all the names of parts of a wall. Lots more to come about framing in the next several episodes.
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[@freedomrealized]

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[@jamesbyrd3273]

I'm an old framer from the north orwgon coast. I'm 52. I have my 10 year old step son who wants to be a framer watching your videos, he loves them! I've been teaching him the same things you show but he loves the way you talk and describe the work.

[@TJCarpentryServices]

Hopefully you have him out working with you now!

[@fabianzeller9485]

Not gonna lie, it was incredibly satisfying to watch you driving in those nails with precision.

[@bigbob9702]

Fabian Zeller I framed townhouses in Detroit as an apprentice in the early 70s. We had a guy on our crew with a hatchet like what he used. It was a 30oz tool. Our boss expected one swing to set and one to drive. We had traditional framing hammers..24oz. We had coated sinkers and he took us off nailing if we couldn’t get into the rhythm of set, drive.; set, drive. It WAS great to watch you nail. I agree totally.

[@fredjohnson4772]

You must be an extremely boring individual... Just sayin

[@BayAreaMCs]

fred johnson you must not be a Professional Carpenter who does this everyday, otherwise you might appreciate the amount of knowledge and flat out skill this man has, because these days Carpenters like Scott are few and far between. Just sayin

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[@barrysmith8193]

God bless you for showing how real western framers worked successfully. I used a Plumb rigging axe the whole time that I framed. It’s clear that you are the real deal by the look of your bags, your approach, and your attitude. I’m 75 building my own 10x12 shed. Got my bags out, my skil 77, and my nail guns, and I’m having the time of my life.

[@elliottalderson9349]

“After all, we like to play nice for the people coming along behind us” Scott, you summed it all up and you impart that sentiment in everything you do. We could only hope that others would adhere to those words.

[@bennunyour4121]

It's easy to see you've spent a lot of time driving nails

[@SandBoxJohn]

@ Watch the old guys, I learned a hell of a lot through observation a hell of a lot quicker then anything else. For me it goes back to when I was in seventh grade health class in a lesson on mouth to mouth resuscitation. I was the only one in the class that simulated it correctly because I carefully observed instructors demonstration on how to do it.

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[@yougetagoldstar]

Watching that wall being raised was surprisingly satisfying.

[@daakrolb]

Beautiful construction, BEAUTIFUL children running around! Keep that legacy going!

[@FinishCarpentryTV]

Listening to the podcast makes me appreciate this even more.

[@edwardbrady8410]

Finish Carpentry is another channel I love here on KZbin. It's awesome that you watch this. Birds of a feather...

[@adambell2068]

If you want the best finishing touches in this house, fly this guy to Oregon!

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[@alexcampbell5371]

When handriving walls curl up pant leg it will hold handful of nails

[@RobertBeckk]

I wrote this down.

[@firstenforemost]

Or simply use a tool belt with a pouch for nails.

[@alexcampbell5371]

Oh dear Pant leg is closer to your hand when bent over

[@afandou1966]

I don't think there is a better video of standard home building on the internet. Masterclass.

[@imnotaloneheswithme7061]

I’m fairly new to your channel, but the more I watch, one thing rings true, your integrity. I was also unaware of this project being a community project. What a unique(I think) concept. You’re one of the few channels I’d trust implicitly I’m sure your customers would all feel the same way. Going back to some of your first customers. I’ve learned that word of mouth advertising has a valuable role to play. After taking a beating on a two story steal framed back porch. Finishing the job led to a years of work in the community that was in need of a repair man. Sorry, for the extended post

[@JayKayKay7]

I used a Plumb rigging axe out in SoCal for most of my carpentry career. We used to have a saying," Don't mess with me. I swing it for a living."

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[@abdulbanai6577]

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[@joecimbak3974]

You are my favorite teacher and I appreciate the old world craftsmanship. I also appreciate you being 61 - me too - I enjoy the fact that I also can work all day long still beside the young ones. Working smart not hard. Thanks for what you do. You give a lot for free. Cheers.

[@jamesdooley5194]

I’m a production framer and I learn so much from this. The podcast as well. I have a world of respect for the EC and watching these videos is like watching a modern Larry Haun. Thank you sir for taking the time to do this all and I strive to be half the craftsman you are in my future.

[@stephenroylance3958]

27:10 This is the clearest and most eloquent description of system thinking I've ever heard.

[@lordrichard8184]

I was kinda surprised to see that you didn’t sheath the walls when they were down. Especially since you used the jacks to raise the walls. I think it’s easier and faster to put the sheathing on while the walls are down vs when they’re a standing structure

[@alexfrederick9019]

Only time I didnt sheath and tyvek walls while they were laid flat was when we were using tall sheets. Whenever the sheet extends past the top of the wall to sheath the bandboard it is problematic.

[@lordrichard8184]

Alex Frederick essential craftsman recently put out a video explaining that’s why he did it that way. He used 10’ sheets of something. I forgot what material he used. But he was able to go top to bottom in 1 sheet which makes it easier to sheath and stronger.

[@blooblobification]

Me too. We usually squared the wall laying down and then sheathed it immediately. Made tying our corners together pretty much trouble free.

[@Mikey__R]

Thanks for the discussion! I'm coming back to this old video on the spec house as I'll hopefully be framing out my new workshop this summer. I'm thinking I might even fit the siding over battens on the back wall whilst it's lying down, since it's going up against a fence with no setback. (Permitted development laws in England.) Those wall jacks do look like a cheat code, I'll have to get a pair.

[@michaelthompson7570]

Like sitting in on a lecture from a wise professor! Truly entertaining while gaining a bucketload of knowledge

[@cavaleru31]

great comment

[@lancepriestley4894]

Ditto

[@Musabe009]

I love building with wood!! Something about it... I love looking at wood structures, love looking at trees, love the smell of fresh cut lumber and so many other aspects.

[@robbysteele]

you explain everything in perfect detail it makes the build even more interesting. thank you .UK

[@kengamble8595]

Hearing that, tap tap take it home, brought back some memories ! 😊 Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

[@utester7505]

What a location to work! Can imagine on a nice sunny day working outside and looking at that view, can't be much better!

[@alasdairmunro1953]

I see a real practiced hand with that rigging axe, Scott! Nailing by hand because it’s fun; the sign of a true craftsman.

[@jeavalos]

My first video that got me hooked on your channel was when you made that ramp on how to work more efficiently.

[@jandtlivinglife3130]

Same for me. I remember how he stood out from all the other KZbinrs. A philosopher carpenter.

[@GarwoodNick]

Yes there was something timeless about that video

[@stevetitsworth]

Same for me. That was the first video I saw of his too. Then I went and watched every video he had up.

[@michaelharvey4585]

One of my faves

[@krismckenzie1802]

Scott, I'm 2 years younger than you. 35 years ago I was framing with a rigging axe too. I moved on to finish work, and now for the last 9 years I've been a foreman for a GC. I still find it satisfying to hand drive a wall together and stand it up... about twice a year! Look like your having fun with it. God bless.

[@trunkshvac3339]

As always scott and Nate you gentlemen are an encouragement in the seemingly mundane. And the quality of your commu location is rare. As a 30 something tradesman(hvac) and being a person who wants to be as good as 8 can be at my work. I am personally very grateful for the content and the work you both put into this. THANK YOU

[@jeavalos]

Yes I am enjoying this build... I've been watching since you first announced it from smithing.

[@beniamincolta709]

I like all your episodes but this one is my favorite! There’s something special to see the little guy watching his granddad building a house! 👏I secretly hope Nate will move in the house and never move back to Arizona! 👀.

[@GaryT1952]

So well explained and beautifully filmed...I have enjoyed every minute of this series. I envy the family that eventually purchases the spec house, every process will be documented, a luxury that very few homeowners will ever have regardless of cost.

[@kkduncanson]

Houses get built all the time.... I can't wait for the ultimate compilation of timelapse footage! Awesome work! Keep it up and God bless!

[@iggyandangus]

What you call a “trimmer” is called a “jack” where I’m from. Like a deck of cards has kings and jacks, so does a wall have kings and jacks.

[@ILikeWafflz]

iggyandangus Call them jack studs here too; though I'm not sure if that's south Texas (where we are now), or if it followed us from Michigan 20 years ago

[@cpad007]

I've always heard jack studs as well.

[@aarondantini235]

ILikeWafflz Are you in the south?

[@OtherTheDave]

I remember the This Old House people talking about jack studs, but I thought they were using that term instead of “cripple”. It’s been a while since I’ve seen it though.

[@Adamsadventures83]

We're call em jack studs here in Ohio as well. And what he calls a crown we just call a top plate.

[@roar40s]

Sticking a piece of ply either side of the sill will be of help to hang curtain poles later on.

[@JDLMCLOW]

Loving the series, every time I see the background with the mountainous area around the house, it reminds me of when I lived in Phoenix AZ for 2 plus years. Always waking up in the morning see that makes me miss it more and more, but life go's on no where we live........ Can't wait to see the rest......

[@TheTotalGourmet]

Makes my heart happy. I am the same age and sometimes the kids and grand kids say slow down. No way thank God I am healthy enough to work. The best man who ever lived told me one time "theirs nothing wrong with going to bed tired". That was my grandad who worked every day water skied better then all of us up in his eighty's

[@vzgsxr]

I couldn't imagine building a house without a nail gun. The old school carpenters I used work with - told me how they had to carry a bar of soap in their nail-bags to lubricate the nails before hammering them into hardwood. 😳

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Another amazing video. God bless you and your family. Ive learned so much from you, and i'm sure lots of others have as well.

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What amazing backdrop to work at. The mountain scenery at the work site is amazing.

[@jcmase72]

Terminology is a game changer when trying to comprehend. You're as good at helping someone to understand as you're at working with your hands. Thanks for what your son and you do, it's been a joy following the best.

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It's like Christmas everytime I'm alerted to a new video in this series.

[@MistAtsiM]

2x6 is 3 nails in my neck of the woods. For every 2" they want additiona nail

[@WTLowery82]

Nothing better than the sound of nails being hand driven. Thanks

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Now that was some good laboring!

[@steeveaddkins3755]

Reminds me of the late great Larry Haun with his 22oz Deluge

[@frescoservice5124]

Love this channel

[@Jeff_MT09]

It’s great to see the framing start standing. This is one heck of an awesome series. Thank you so much for what you are doing and your fantastic commentary and instruction. BTW: You still have one heck of a power stroke on the hammer - great to watch and learn. Regards from Australia. Cheers. Jeff 👍😀🦘🏠

[@jacklawrence5226]

Made me understand the 'oh ya' that's why we do framing this way! Excellent video and explanation - years of experience show big time...

[@wjthehomebuilder]

4:55 Larry Haun lives on!

[@neftcleft]

that's the code

[@wjthehomebuilder]

@@neftcleft Larry Haun is the code?

[@marcuschapelone8327]

Nailed it

[@benchippy8039]

That’s exactly what I thought watching him bang them in- ‘wonder who would win Larry or Scott?’

[@brianglade848]

Luan

[@dannyfresh6697]

I love this series. I'm not in construction at all; I'm a IT guy. However, this is so fascinating that I been tempted to get into construction and leave IT work completely

[@andrewcarr2431]

me too, we have been doing house rentals for many years and I want to get back to working with my hands full time rather than being a professional clicker

[@kylesexton6067]

dannyfresh I highly recommend showing up on a jobsite and asking to work for a day or two first. This guy makes it look really easy. Physically, it’s pretty challenging. And this is the first time I’ve ever seen anyone use jacks to lift the wall, we just pick them up by hand. It’s smart, but slow as hell.

[@mattheizer8054]

Hello Scott and Nate, really love watching this house build. I’m a tile contractor in Northern California and even though it isn’t really my forte I, really enjoy watching and learning about the anatomy of the foundation and framing process. I’ll also be looking forward to further videos of the finish work! Also, I got a real kick out of Phil the plumber.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Great content as always a joy to watch this house go up.

[@TheYonderGod]

Thinking ahead for how it will affect the next guy; good advice for any profession.

[@Natedoc808]

I no longer work for a GC in the trades, I work in medicine, but I have always taken the lessons learned in construction to the clinical setting. I’ve always taught the “why you do this, and do it this way” to our technical staff, and as a clinical instructor to the doctoral students on rotation. It always seems to stick and they can slowly begin to see the entire process from start to finish. I always tell young people who say they want to work in medicine and are starting out as a tech, that they need to work i. Construction or food service at least 1 year in order to best prepare to be an excellent clinician, otherwise they’ll “just be nailing boards or adding ingredients blindfolded”

[@bobtexan592]

Really enjoying this..... You are so right about the 'real lumber yard' vs the blue or orange places. It broke my heart when i heard the local yard I'd dealt with for 40 years was closing from lack of patrons. I also recall the 'youngns' to the jobs asking why i carried an axe instead of a "real hammer". lol. I know several converts from using mine for half an hour. Now since my partial paralysis, this is as close as I get to 'my past life'. Thanks for that. I really miss the smells and sunshine on a daily basis.

[@terrystephens1102]

Another excellent presentation, thanks, Scott 👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏

[@ToddKesler]

This makes me want to build a house again🤔

[@advantagemarine7305]

I had to laugh when you talked about measuring from the first stud, I messed up on my first stud wall and didn't allow for that, I got away with it when I hung the first few plasterboards but gradually ran out of room to screw into the studs and had to cut a few boards down, luckily it wasn't a huge wall but still, lesson learned! I watch your videos as an entertaining education tool. They're all appreciated sir

[@karl80126]

I finished our basement and had to nail in an extra 2x4 in a few places because I didn't know to even think about drywall at the time. It's amazing how things you learn the hard way stick with you longer than textbook learning.

[@MandoFettOG]

@h2s why is that?

[@MandoFettOG]

@h2s more stable because plywood resists movement from moisture changes? How do you install it between the studs? Do you just cut a 14.5 inch strip to go between the two studs?

[@Nightman2152]

Hand nailing for the fun of it! I hear you buddy! This video made me so nostalgic. I think I'm gonna build a shed or something tomorrow for fun. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work!

[@michaelmcmahon7347]

I’m grateful that Nate is up for capturing and producing this channel with you. I’m learning, I’m entertained, ... and I’m inspired. Cheers

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Oh deer! You have visitors. 🦌

[@gregperry9204]

My contractor gets mad about safety when i'm there and this guy's got a baby crawling around

[@sweetiepienumber1]

OJT.

[@tyvanvleet]

Not currently living in the US, but every time I watch your videos it takes me back home there for just the amount of time that I need. Thank you for that. Not to mention all the awesome education that comes with it!

[@rogerbeck3018]

GREAT ADVICE! "go back and watch it again" - there is so much useful information in every one of your videos!

[@timfalardeau9753]

Next time you go this long without a house update, I'm gonna sue for emotional distress....

[@Maverick423]

Where i am king studs have the same name, trimmers are called jack studs

[@HandymanHultman]

Watching you drive those nails in makes me smile up! Everyone that has used a hammer know that feeling when the material respond in that special stum way (is that even a word?), you all know what I mean! And the best of all is that you do it out of pure fun, after all these years (no offence). I'm a Swedish DIY:er and for the 6 month I've followed your projects I have learned a lot! Thank you for your wisdom. You remember me of a younger version of my grandfather that allways did his best to teach me stuff!

[@kimnesvig254]

I just discovered this series, and as a person who learned carpentry from my older brother on the job site, and then moved on to other career paths, I genuinely appreciate the articulate and thoughtful presentation of the physical properties, the structural considerations, the skills, the processes and the interplay between between professions that go into building with integrity and quality. Its been a reawakening of satisfaction I first experienced as a teenager toting blocks

[@alm000]

Curious as to why no shear panels before the walls were raised??? Love this series, was totally stoked when I saw it in my feed, :)

[@13koolaid]

Have to stand it up and make it plumb in Both directions. Square on the ground doesn’t always add up to plumb and level once you stand it up. Also I have never used jack to stand up walls but I avoid extra weight where I can.

[@alm000]

@@13koolaid I figured they didn't have enough man power to lift it or they didn't want to get the sheeting wet. I like your answer better tho, LOL Thanks Oscar, :)

[@ricktrapperriley2534]

Code here for 2X4” wall is 2 nails per stud and 3 nails for 6” walls.

[@thuntermi]

For end nailing 2x16d commons works. For all other nails (e.g. gun nails) you need 3 per IRC table 602.3 line 16.

[@thedom1678]

My father-in-law built homes in southern Oregon as well. He said that he built his wall, attached shear, siding and windows on the deck and then used the same wall jacks to lift the entire thing. He passed away 4 years ago, I have those jacks now. Never knew how they worked but now I do. Thanks for the memory.

[@christripoli7020]

Nice work scott. You're a great teacher

[@kenkrugger]

I’ve worked on quite a few framing crews in my day and it’s rare to find someone with your knowledge and skill. Seems most guys aren’t interested in mastering tools and methods. Your videos are truly valuable. Thank you for passing on a lifetime of working knowledge.

[@bobbailey4954]

Kenneth Krugger I agree it's great to see a master at work even better when he takes the time to explain why he does what he does

[@kenkrugger]

Bob Bailey passing on your knowledge isn’t always appreciated in this field. There are a lot of twenty somethings that already know how to do it and aren’t interested in “old fashioned” ways. Eventually they figure out they were wrong or end up flipping burgers.

[@mrromantimothy]

@@kenkrugger youngsters get away with hallways that grow 3", walls off plumb or studs missing layout because the owners and the untrained eyes. don't notice any of that

[@kenkrugger]

mrromantimothy hahaha it all gets revealed when drywall and doors are hung. Not to mention trim.

[@WoodandBricks]

Kenneth Krugger agreed!

[@garrettstevens4383]

This series is already an extremely valuable resource. Thank you so much for “putting it together” with such care!

[@saltydroog854]

This is truly better than even the legend Larry Haun himself. Because it's so much more than instruction, it's whole scope building. This series will go down in history just as Haun's videos did.

[@rubeshfilm]

Thank you for your videos. It is wonderful to learn from someone who enjoys the work so much! You have a real passion for this and it is infectious!

[@charlesmiller5078]

So, no knee pads, I never used them until I was finishing a side walk, alot time on the knees, It took me several months to get back to normal. Now I use them all the time. Its really painful. wont be doing that again. I helped a friend frame Jim Walter Homes, And they did not allow Air Nailers on there jobs. Hand drive em baby. But were talking Mid 70s.

[@MandoFettOG]

I'm 30 and still everytime I see him kneel I cringe..

[@davidgagnon2849]

I have tried several brands and I've not liked any of them. They either don't stay in place or they cut off circulation to my lower legs. I imagine that's the problem Scott has had in the past or he'd be wearing them. Maybe some people just don't have the legs for them. LOL

[@charlesmiller5078]

@@davidgagnon2849 I have a pair of loose fitting jeans that I sewed a 4 inch by 6 inch foam pad into the inside of the jeans, used some old jeans for the material to put over pad on the inside. Its works great, and you dont even see them from the outside, you dont have to strap them on, but the jeans need to be loose in the legs for this to work. The foam needs to be a little more dense then regular foam, kinda like the foam you put on pipes for insulation. Tho the pipe wrap dosent work cause its set in its round shape. You dont need much to fix the problem.

[@davidgagnon2849]

@@charlesmiller5078 Thank you! I'll see what I can work out. And of course I'll have to figure out which jeans to make my "special kneeling jeans". :-)

[@jragadio]

I’ve been waiting for this episode for a year now!

[@darwinjames2000]

I just got a handle for my rigging axe yesterday and it made me feel awesome! I like to use that instead of the claw hammer. I was use to laying out a wall one at a time, frame it and stand them up and go to the next... so, we didn't have to move around things. Great video again!

[@JoseLeon-ok2sl]

What an amazing video. Thanks for sharing

[@topper009]

Looks like Larry Hahn nailing the walls together by hand

[@patrickperry9061]

It`s Larry Haun and this guy is a 1st year apprentice compared to the one and only Larry Haun…

[@mhamby2009]

I’d say at least a 2nd year guy, lmao! I’ve seen those videos multiple times and have a feeling I’ll be watching these a few times through the years

[@shawnperrin9453]

Nothing like Larry 2 swipes nails gone look again lol

[@Jookyforever]

As an engineer we do place some value in the nails that go from the stud to the bottom and top plate. These nails hold the stud in place for wind loads that tend to suck the stud out of the house or push it into the house. It's less frequently thought of than the shear panels because the 2 - 16d nails code has been using for a long time I don't think have led to any failures. In high wind areas (or high seismic areas with heavy cladding) you might end up specify something like a Simpson A34 from the stud to plate instead of or in addition to the nails to deal with this larger load.

[@thoperSought]

that's really interesting! thanks for adding this

[@chipholland9]

Not an engineer (not that kind anyway) - but in the South you typically have hurricane straps that tie the roof trusses to the studs, and then the foundation. This prevents the wind from lifting the roof up, with destruction of the building following shortly afterwards. I believe they're code in Florida and coastal areas, but as Hugo showed in 1989, big storms can travel to the interior of a state, so they're a good idea even if you're not at the beach. Simpson sells products for this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYvKfoOQjNuXiqs

[@sweetiepienumber1]

@@chipholland9 Hawaii too.

[@mnframer]

@@chipholland9 Hurricane clips or the typical H2.5 is for uplift like your saying. Prevents the roof from pulling away from the walls or the walls pulling away from the foundation. The "sheer wall" isn't for uplift. It's to reinforce the walls from the lateral winds slamming against the house. You'll see an engineer call for "brace" or "sheer" walls at specific locations that could otherwise be a weak point in the wall. You'll even see them located on interior walls with quite a bit of engineering involved.

[@TheFlatlander440]

Thanks for a wonderful vid Scott. See, that's the beauty of building a structure. We as humans are not perfect, lest some folks think they are. If we err on the side of perfection or imperfection, resilience and improvisation are a key to success regardless of the fault. We are human after all and that's all that matters as long as we realize that fact. Thanks again for sharing and cheers to a wonderful series. By the way, I wear your Stars and Stripes Anvil hoodie with pride.

[@Ichabod_Jericho]

Finally!!! Actual building!! Real man work!!!

[@h4mh4m123]

The level of proficiency and professionalism is something to strive after

[@eformance]

I notice you didn't talk about the toenailed bottom plates and how those toenails act as a hinge when erecting the walls.

[@patrickperry9061]

The wall jacks are ridiculous. Stupid is what stupid does...

[@Ethan-mv2un]

Love the tip about marking joists using your already framed template.. That's how you know he's done it the long way many times and has turned experience into wisdom 👍

[@jackjetpilot]

Such wonderful information and the method in which you communicate is so refreshing. Thank you!

[@kduhamel]

Is there a reason why you didn’t put the sheathing on before the wall was vertical?

[@firesurfer]

Weight I guess, they only had 2 (3)? guys. plus the jacks to stand them up. Or may have something to do with the seismic requirements. edit; he wants to cover the rim joists in one shot using 10' sheets. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYS6XqxvrNqeqM0

[@metalbill2007]

I always understood 2 nails was code for a 2x4 and 3 was code for a 2x6. Could be a difference in location. I'm in Las Vegas. But either way, I do 3 nails into a 2x6, I like it better.

[@Adamsadventures83]

Same standard practice around here was that and then jumping to 4 nails on 2×10's.

[@smbrown]

I’ve always understood it to be a fastener for every 2”, 2 nails for 2x4, 3 nails for 2x6, 4 nails for 2x8, as good practice and what I use

[@carter83419]

I’ve just started watching this series for the second time as it states, a couple of years later. These are better than I remember the second time around. Informative, entertaining, relaxing and just good watching. Thanks again guys and especially the playlist 👊🏻👊🏻

[@7Bloodfire]

Framing is one of my favorite things in the world. It's soooo satisfying to watch the shape of a structure coming together. There is no feeling like it. Not even the finish work getting completed really comes close to it.

[@bengraham5776]

Loving this series! I've been waiting so long for you to finally get to the framing on the spec. I hope your codes are different out there. Here in Michigan nearly all headers over 2ft require two trimmers (we call them jacks here) I believe this was a IRC 2015 change

[@thuntermi]

The same size opening can require 1 or 2 or even 3, depending on building size, 1-story or 2, snow load, etc. It's all spelled out in the header table (602.7)

[@Jaredg508]

Why didn't you square and sheet that on the floor? Just curious.

[@BrianBriCurInTheOC]

J G I would venture to say for the weight factor

[@elischultes6587]

J G he didn’t show that.

[@Jaredg508]

@@elischultes6587 I know he didn't. That's why I asked the question. More times than not, when I build small walls like that, I square and sheet them before I stand them.

[@Lalfy]

@@Jaredg508 can you tell me more about what you mean. I'm a construction novice.

[@williamdegnan4718]

Small crew. If they sheathed the walls before standing them up, the weight would be harder to control and big wind gust would be exciting. There may be other reasons. Clarity of teaching for one.

[@rwm3111]

Great to watch a craftsman drive 16d nails in two solid hits, I haven't see that in many years. Just shows a man can still build a home in a reasonable time period with the tools we all grew up with. I still have my buddies rigging axe he though my way, when he was forced to use nail guns in the 80's to keep up.

[@grampacross7386]

Very very well done/explained. At least for me, someone with a little experience, a long time ago. I spent one summer helping and learning to frame a pretty good sized wood framed building. That peaked my interest and gave me a bit of background. You answered questions that I didn't even know I had. I've watched plenty (OK, a lot) of videos but this was the best 32 minute investment yet! Thank you sir.