How to expand an existing door opening

[@selectyourtools]

Hahaha… holler at me when you do crown! I busted out laughing! Love the channel man!

[@igordotnet]

“When you do your crown molding video let me know 😎” lmaoooo

[@TheDesertRat31]

Yeah... Savage 😂

[@MSeroga]

That's why I'm here, not for the great carpentry work :)

[@DGALVIN45]

Lmfao 😎🤣

[@drabigorspins]

Fuckin gangster!!!😂 Love this guy.

[@jdthnt]

That was so good 😂😂😂😂😂

[@migdi242424]

What I appreciate is that you find time to do this at home after what I'm sure is a long day of doing this at work. Much respect.

[@OmaBike]

Now I want a digital level!

[@msavage138]

I install the header before the trimmer to avoid the blowout in the rock. You can smack it upward instead of from the side. You can cut a slight relief angle off the end of the header so as not to dig in to the king stud so much, knocking it out of whack.

[@WideAwakeHuman]

haven't done it but I was wondering if that would work

[@lisaln3987]

Can you make a video next ..

[@jaycarusowrites]

Thanks for this. Had to widen a closet door so my wife could get her wheelchair through (all the doorways in my house, constructed in 2005, are 36" except for the walk-in closet doors in our bedroom and that is really annoying) and this helped me get through doing that.

[@laszlodesimon4768]

You do very little wrong! I'm always impressed how nicely you cut the drywall, existing header and studs and then perfectly fit in the new pieces! amazing! You are so good!

[@jamesowens3587]

yeah thumbs up for that keyhole saw work. I would've scored and snapped the main part, but the cut looked impossibly clean.

[@wchops7578]

So freaking timely, I was just staring at my door wondering how to do this!

[@719vol]

It’s the algorithm. You think it….it provides.

[@123MiPrimeraVez]

@@719vol 😂😂😂

[@johnterpack3940]

I already knew how to do this from a technical standpoint. But I had no idea it could be done that cleanly. I'm a "sledgehammer first, fix it later" kinda guy.

[@austinrivera8711]

Man every video I watch it’s so helpful, yet humorous!! The comment about framers was hilarious! Keep the videos coming! 💪🏻

[@tysak4]

Yknow I was just looking at my backyard thinking if I wanted to do a deck or roller coaster myself. Can’t wait for that vid!

[@frankhopkins337]

a pro tip for making headers always rip your plywood a good quarter inch less than the header width. The logic is that the header stock will most definitely shrink with age / drying out and the plywood will not it’s not much but good to know when building strong houses. Thanks for the videos man

[@jamesowens3587]

I always do that, but only because I'm not precise about cutting the plywood and I don't want some crap sticking out somewhere. Now I can tell people I have a real reason lol.

[@APinTheAK]

@@jamesowens3587 🤣🤣🤣 👏

[@bernardolic.2154]

It probably some builders or framers gonna be laughing at me... but when you do your crown molding video let me know.. haha that was the best part 😹

[@torridice]

I NEED that level!

[@Woodementary]

You the Man!! Thanks for always keeping us educated and entertained. 👍🏻

[@josephwells697]

"If this doesnt work, then the next video will be "rebuilding the back half of my house."" I laughed pretty hard at that.

[@brentbeatty4171]

Funny

[@airoverlndmediagroup6494]

I think we all did. His demeanor made it hilarious

[@daltonshafer9237]

I had to like the video in that moment lol

[@nicolecaballero9142]

I cracked tf up!!!!

[@kathyyeager6055]

You are seriously hilarious and so darn talented. I love someone's swinging door idea. I don't know much about carpentry but know alot about doing laundry! Love your videos!

[@forestgoebel1862]

I enjoy your videos, and I applaud your tidy work. Always impressive. I would recommend adding more nails to your header. A rule of thumb I’ve always heard is to put one nail for every 2" of dimensional lumber. So for a 2x6, it would be three nails top to bottom every 16". Also do so from both sides of the header so it stays together before installing it and toe nailing through the jacks into the bottom.

[@brandonshannon5122]

Make the door a swinging door so you can easily go in and out with hands full of stuff. Get some nice trick hidden swinging hardware.

[@buildingutility815]

Good work Richard👍, you did just fine! I just did the same thing on my garage a week ago. I put in a door on the side wall of my garage. Yep, just superimpose the framing component as necessary into the existing framing. Now when it comes to finish carpentry - I'd probably let you do that 😎

[@Jojoba-wz6ri]

I love this channel. The level of knowledge and experience is awesome to watch in practice. I don’t know shit about building anything.

[@T.E.P..]

Superb video and straight to the main course! It's been a delight watching all your vids and seeing all the new subscribers coming in toooo

[@harmonicalessonsnyc6386]

great job, when I did a carpenter's apprenticeship, I was taught to stagger the nails and never nail lumber in a straight line like you can see you did to the header when you nailed it together (7:56) I'm sure it will be fine, but I would put at least one more spike and I would have staggered them more and not nailed the 3 in a straight line in the middle like you did

[@pibblesnbits]

Yeah, screwing or nailing in a straight line is bad practice because it puts all the force along the same length of grain and can cause splitting of the board.

[@yzdrummer]

Lol 😆 🤣 dig joke at framers was pretty funny

[@kenethsoberano]

Can't wait for the rollercoaster!

[@kjv633]

“ we’ll obviously be rebuilding the back half of my house “ 😂 ☠️

[@jimfeaster4837]

Your videos are the Best !

[@williammorris3303]

Always great to see your videos. Keep them coming man.

[@davidlynch7666]

Laughed a few times in this video lol. I can’t wait to own my own house and renovate something for myself for a change.

[@jamartin1]

Can’t wait to see the roller coaster!!)

[@AlexA-bx8jr]

love your sense of humor

[@kkwizman]

Nice video. I'm expanding a closet soon. This helps a lot. Thank you.

[@christopherdekonstrukt444]

I'm putting in a 32" door where a 28" is so this video is very useful. Bought the door in December, now warm enough to do the job as my garage is unheated and this is the passage to the dining room.

[@pegleg00]

Can't wait to see the pool and roller coaster installation.

[@sparklander]

I am impressed you used the proper terminology (king stud, header, cripple) even though you are not a framing carpenter. You must have had some experience at framing.

[@1012ube]

the correct term for his "cripples" are jacks. cripples are the little ones above the header that extend to the top plate.

[@Stephenwc]

@@1012ube Probably accurate but many folks and framers use cripples term for both types.

[@tertys]

made me laugh your comment about crown molding 😀 Excellent door framing. That red nailer is a beast

[@kerrygwebster]

I cannot wait for the pool and rollercoaster videos.

[@tonyd3029]

Thank great video, And thank you for not using a oscillating saw to cut sheet rock.

[@mikez4132]

The humor makes these all the better for me.

[@samsboringchannel]

Hahaha, spat my coffee out at the crown moulding comment, absolute gold

[@dannynewmanny7365]

Ask any finish carpenter to frame something and it'll get done, ask a framer to do some finishing and get ready to buy a lot more materials... 😉

[@jovanyjuarez7772]

Any idiot can frame a door opening.

[@frontlinefinishcarpentry4193]

Bingo. I'm building a small 2 story deck right now. Framer friend of mine came by the job site and asked why I had clamps out.... and why I was using 16ths. My helper told me later, you should get him a tape measure that only has whole inches on it 🤣

[@blainethurlow5483]

I enjoy your sense of humour

[@robwaz1547]

A finished trim guy, now a framer……… is that like a singer trying to be a actor or vice versa . Enjoyed that Smirk

[@kevinfultz1908]

You could've put header in first then set your jack in and hit the jack in place which will push the header up in place. But all in all, great job

[@tccdlinux1471]

Looked good. Hanging the door is my source of frustration. Hate ghost doors and had too many.

[@raminybhatti5740]

5:55 Needed the sunglasses, the spliff, and the Snoop Dog song to be edited into the video. 😂😂

[@Japjongetje]

🤣 Exactly!

[@nancyandtomfisher5210]

That’s what I like about, you never take yourself to serious. Good job, I’m sure you’ll get someone telling you that you screwed up or how they did it

[@EricLS]

Excited for that roller coaster!

[@Rando88_]

how well has the dust collectoin been for you on the makita miter saw?

[@clemejuan5296]

Good job bro. You're the best!.

[@hollyeward]

Great job I know it’s already done now but should consider for possible wheelchair access later:))

[@SethBearden.]

"The next video will be rebuilding the back of the house" was hilarious!

[@nmancini]

I’m curious what you are going to do with the finished floor that now have a visible gap

[@smuhhhh]

More nails in the header, top and bottom, to resist cupping is my only critique! Nice work

[@danielburca9857]

If you have a floor below , you may get a bit of deflection, as it may not have proper weight transfer once you move the load point.

[@hansangb]

@3:16 LOL. That was funny. But the first clue that it's load bearing is that the saw gets stuck! 🤣 @5:12 That miter saw's dust collection looks impressive.

[@gregcase1133]

How did you re-nail all the studs on top of the header? Was it just butted to the top plate?

[@davidmoushey6185]

I believe he said he was going to toe nail from the header back into the studs. I didn't see him do it though

[@mitchmorrill9475]

Nice work. Maybe a pocket door though for a situation like that?

[@ErrorInvalidName]

Agreed, that would have been perfection for that situation.

[@pamelaweston5535]

I searched and found your video as I need to open up my pantry door. I also need to raise the height to the ceiling. I'm going to install shelves and the space above the door to the ceiling would be wasted otherwise. Let me know if you do a video showing this.. Thanks for the video. You did a great job.

[@cybersash1983]

Are there alternatives to Windsor One in Houston? Not sure why no one is carrying this product in Houston. Thank you

[@mattwood6144]

Haha the crown molding comment was gold buddy! 🤣

[@markarita3]

Good job Rich.

[@jgoody7467]

Richard you cut thru rough framing in one foul swoop and immediately lift the blade while its spinning, no need to do the ol'double cut then wait for the blade to stop. Lol. Good job

[@gilbertmarquez6434]

Can't wait for the roller-coaster install video

[@martinp1544]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@jamesogorman3287]

Love the smartass pop on the framers.

[@SnootchieBootchies27]

You're turning the king into a jack, not a cripple. But really, potato, potahto. And as someone who does a lot of framing *and* finishing, I'm not gonna laugh at you for using clamps on your header, i'm gonna give you a 👍

[@j10001]

Top of the (decapitated!) king became a cripple, bottom became a jack. It was like the work of a guillotine in the French Revolution.

[@mckinnon421]

Love your sense of humor and the channel...meh. ; -) keep up the good work!

[@brianestuardosolorzanovasq6365]

Hey I’m curious of how did you screw the left king stud into the top plate because it seems hard to reach due to the sheetrock in the way

[@natejm]

He pre drilled screw holes and I pre set the screws. I imagine he would have needed a longer bit or a bit extension to set the screws, totally doable.

[@TheHandymanbil]

Just turn your drill upside down. Totally doable.

[@bernardolic.2154]

It probably some builders or framers gonna be laughing at me... but when you do your crown molding video let me know.. haha that was the best part 😹

[@seandaly660]

Long time watcher first time commenter…… Is there anything you can’t do? I must say this channel is the BEST!! Knowledgeable begging for a like or a Sub and to the point with usually no just one solution but sometimes several.. you should give etiquette and editing lessons to others… maybe it’s easy for me to criticize and I have nothing on KZbin, however, I am wise enough not to put out junk!! So thank you my my friend for being you and bringing value to KZbin.. keep up the excellent work you truly are mastering your craft!! Feeling Inspired! Regards, Sean

[@jovanyjuarez7772]

You did great!

[@johnbushur6080]

Your jokes always have me rolling! 😂

[@pwnersmanual]

"And I'll just line it uggggh" 😆

[@Vermontractor]

You have to get the makita drywall cutter!

[@Stephenwc]

Or other than the knife. I use an osscillating tool /buzz saw.

[@mariothoughts]

Try making some exterior ornamentation

[@davesantos3553]

good job Richard

[@oldskoolwayy]

Finally I have been looking for this video...

[@Gio777ification]

Richard que Crack 7:57 😂 Eres un master!

[@thangvu1269]

"but when you do the crown moulding, let me know..." I like what you you said LOL

[@gabbyjim8943]

Great work!

[@NaztyNate]

I sub'd for the roller coaster!

[@TheDesertRat31]

So, Richard, how's the Makita miter saw working out? Pretty well I guess, since you still have it. Any issues with "concave" cuts or other issues with the rail system alignment?

[@Stephenwc]

Not load bearing? How did he determine there's no load on it (before putting the sawzall on it) ?

[@imdking01]

Hahaha 🤣 🤣 When you said "..... when you do your crown molding video, lemme know!" I thought - Scott Brown (cough)

[@davidclothier4678]

Did that “king stud” actually go all the way to the top plate?

[@dMor912]

I lol’d at the crown joke 😂😂😂

[@RamblinRoadies]

It might be different in Texas, but typically the door from the garage to the house, laundry room, needs to be fire rated solid core door. If you ever have a fire, the insurance company might make an issue of it. Yeah, this framer is chuckling at your header fabrication. And you would probably get a chuckle out of my crown moulding fabrication. Much of what I know about crown mould came from you. Thanks. 👍

[@djblock215]

Same in Philly. The lady I bought my house from had an opening between the cinder block walls going to the garage w a bullshit hollow wood foor that was really thin. I grabbed a circular saw with a masonry blade and ran a line right down the blocks to extend the door and replaced it w a solid fire rated, wider, door.

[@jstimen1906]

Code only says doors to garages need to be fire rated.

[@RamblinRoadies]

@@jstimen1906 and be self closing.

[@FeelingLikeThatNow]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say just about every county and city has a similar building code, and here in my part of Canada, you cannot get occupancy permits without the self-closing fire-rated garage door. A lot of homeowners just remove the self closing mechanism after they move in.

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

Same in West Aus. Solid door to garage but no self close.

[@robertbamford8266]

On and on. Synonymous with “owning” a home.

[@jamesedwards1528]

I just would have put the cripple in after the header . but it all came out so all good..

[@bboyalanleung123]

Can you do this on a brick house ?

[@stevenfoust3782]

A header on that wall is not required per say as the roof load goes to the outside wall as evident when you did the laundry ceiling. Also, when you cut the studs there was zero load present. The wider door will be very convenient. Looking forward to how you trim it out.

[@rubenllamas5644]

It is if you live in an area where there is earthquakes.

[@stevenfoust3782]

@@rubenllamas5644 as is your qualified to judge my knowledge.

[@rubenllamas5644]

@@stevenfoust3782 I’m a GC in California so I’m ganna hope the knowledge I have is correct or else my city inspectors wouldn’t approve my work😅.

[@danieldunn6284]

That's why it was a 2x6 not a 2x12

[@Stephenwc]

@@stevenfoust3782 ad hominem. You did not respond to his specific comment but somehow take offense instead.

[@TheAwesome2626]

So when are you doing a video on that sweet pool and coaster? 😂

[@taneshapettway8646]

You did good

[@k.h.2420]

Wondering…are you available to be loaned out?

[@BT-ih6kr]

"when you are going to shoot your crown moulding video let me know" now that was damn funny!!!!

[@yahnazoe3618]

did ya get the pool and roller coaster installed:?😂

[@marcknight5678]

What did you use to measure 6 inches?

[@Greg_Gatsby]

Good content. 👍

[@thenexthobby]

Just started researching how to do this. I want to open up an external doorway in an old shed to accept a standard external door+frame ... so that I don't need to make a door+frame.

[@douglashelsel]

GREAT JOB!!!