Well, I cut the window stool...

[@skeezle1337]

Just wanted to say THANK YOU for taking the time to explain these install jobs in such detail. Its invaluable to us weekend warriors that are just trying to add those little details to our own homes.

[@jimarment]

You're killing it with this series!!! I've been a long-time subscriber, and this is some of your best stuff. Thanks for sharing!

[@nikkiswenson54]

Thanks for being such a natural teacher! I am nearly 65 but am working on building my Art studio! I am burning and staining then oil varathane simple cheap cedar pickets and making a cool ceiling in my loft. I will be wrapping my windows soon. I love my Fine Art but also love DIY and carpentry! Thanks again, Rich!

[@tkine97]

"So if this is bothering you, ha ha" LOLLLL But that crooked blind needed to go.

[@valeriewhite7917]

tkine97 i swear i love his humor. Haha.

[@Alsky11]

I have been watching your videos for a year and a half and have been a subscriber for just over a year and I have learned a lot from watching your videos on finish trim work. I am a wood framer of 25 years and recently have moved into doing drywall because of the pandemic and that has been going great so far, but because of your videos I have recently hired a finish and will soon be moving into that as well. But it is only because of these videos that I have been feeling more confident that we can do it, my company is small, just myself and 3 other guys but we will be moving into that sector in the next few weeks. Thanks again Richard ...

[@evodawg]

I like routing a bullnose or an ogee on the end caps and front edge too.

[@TrojanNationGA]

Well done mate. This is one of the most straight-forward and easy to follow how-to video.

[@desareestayhome3001]

I can watch these type of videos all day.

[@johnjackson-pu3xo]

I am loving this series

[@SaneAsLuna]

Thank you. Texas homeowner and yes all stool and apron on windows have looked the same every where. I’m trimming out 3 parallel windows and was struggling to find on yt which parts are decorative and which parts are structural to my windows.

[@sparklander]

I enjoy these videos because Richard uses many of the tools that I already own. That gives me more confidence that I could have some measure of success, but I know I am no professional woodworker. He does such great work!!

[@chefsteven34]

Great job as always Richard! I appreciate your detailed tutorial on the return on the horn of the window stool. Keep up the great work! Wood glue on wood! CA glue on composite wood, or wood alternative. It’s all in the details! Thank you again.

[@jonnsmusich]

You explain everything very well and calmly. Thorough and precise and just enough detail.

[@GODLOVERBAM]

I've been watching your videos for about 2 years, you are truly great at what you do. I'm not a finish guy, but I'm learning. This series on wainscot has been incredible. It really shows not only the installation process but also how we can make it our own. I truly appreciate this and would love more like it! Also, "so if that's bothering you, heh hah" was amazing.

[@augustojunior5906]

How you doing my friend ?you learned a lot in these two years? I want to go to the finish too

[@kimbanyc]

This was a stellar explanation. If we take our time, I think we can pull this off. It is tough to find a craftsman like you.

[@mitchchabot4257]

My tip. Make your table saw cut first on the horn then the mitre saw for the second cut. I was literally waiting the for that little piece to bind up and rocket towards your face. 😳

[@jamesmyerssr.3119]

...funny. He turned the saw off and that did not happen this time. One little piece got me years ago and i gotta believe one has nailed Richard!

[@timothykuharich9967]

Same here, waiting for the kick back

[@markmacmullen3512]

Richard, when I watched you use your "phone" calculator to figure out the number of panels I realized you didn't know about the fraction calculator I use. I've been using this for several years and it is GREAT. This calculator allows you to put in the whole number and then the numerator and denominator of any fraction and provides the answer quickly and accurately. It's called the "fraction" calculator. I purchased the "plus" for a very small fee. Give it a try. 😉. I downloaded it from the Google store.

[@canadianyogi]

Thanks for the recommendation Mark. I'm gonna get it

[@jbb5470]

Another great video Richard! I like the dialog you added about the miter return. Very helpful!

[@jesusalfrb]

I like your channel. I've been doing window seals since i was 13 with my dad on the weekends. This takes so much longer.

[@choimdachoim9491]

It's amazing how a little detail like if the Horn is even with the Casing or juts past it can make a job look right or wrong...or even the Reveal on the Casing being 3/16's or 2/16's. It's these small decisions I learned to not get the Homeowner involved in if possible. That sounds wrong, but it's right. Mitering and Capping the end-grain of the Stool is going the extra mile...you are well worth your money. That is not ordinary Finish Carpentry. I like to miter across the end of the Stool with my blade tilted 45 degrees and Cap it with a small piece so I have just a 3/4 inch glue-line to work with.

[@jeffwilliams6101]

Exactly what I'm about to do, replace some stool plates and seeing how to miter those returns is definitely helpful. Thanks brother.

[@klmbuilders5385]

I appreciate that you provide the links to all the tools you're using. I think about spring clamps when I need them but never bought any! That's about to change.

[@TheSteveoTube]

I'll confess to the same thing. I've typically used a pin nailer, in some cases a biscuit joiner and a pin nailer. With the biscuit joiner you can shoot pins directly into the biscuit so that you can work with the material even when it's wet. As with any tool, once you have it, it will find its purpose!!

[@jessetitus9908]

I love the series. You should do more like this.

[@davidsutton55]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to make this series. Even after 15 years of working as a carpenter/joiner im learning new trick and tips from your videos. Excellent finishing work and skills, keep up the good work. From Dcs Carpentry and Joinery in Dublin. Ireland

[@dancar1660]

Thanks Richard, I am getting ready to do 12 windows in the next couple weeks, perfect timing :-) . Really enjoy your craftmanship and profesionnalism !

[@bobpoor6348]

Liked the blip while you figured out the math....that would be me also. I did Purple Heart stools on a bunch of bull nose drywall return windows. No hiding that gap on those....a Ryobi oscillating table top sander with the spindle sanding feature saved the day. I made up a sample with the horn and rounded inside corner for the bullnose and used that as a template to scribe the drywall flipping it from side to side. Did have to cut the bull nose and let into the jamb rock sometimes back in the day before oscillating saws. Getting it done without chipping the drywall took some doing, The stool widths wall to window were not consistent but using the template I could just hold it to the outside edge, trace, cut and sand to the line of whatever width needed. The Ryobi was also good for the edge finishing needed. I am not a fan of edge grain showing either but that wood was really hard and it buffed out well on the sander. The owner of the project just gave it to me, and I have used it a bit on my latest trim job as it is very handy for getting to the line and leaves a smooth finish also. I also like the sunsets at this time of the year, especially here on the OR coast after a good storm. The Solstice sunset here was Biblical

[@D_SQ]

1:10 I'm fairly new to the channel and subtle moments like this, I love just as much as the education. It's so good. 😂

[@jesikaglenn4561]

The dry humor kills me. LOL! Love your quippy, yet dry humor. It's honestly funnier because of your voice. The slight monotone quality really makes the jokes shine. :p lovely work, always learning from this channel!

[@bdm1000]

This is an excellent tutorial by the way. Thank you!

[@allent555]

This video is big help to our up coming projects !!! Thanks

[@MikeSmith-er7sz]

What a true craftsman, love your videos.

[@danielevans922]

Outstanding as always. Great teaching style. thanks so much for your time and your dedication to the pride you put in your videos

[@soilrulz13]

Freaking love these videos man. You’re extremely educational and well spoken. I’m local to dfw. Live in Rockwall. Hope your business grows as much as you want it to and you continue to be prosperous.

[@jamessulja2707]

Great video . I am renovating my house very slowly one room at a Time . I’m in Australia I’ve learnt a lot from your channel with my finishing . Keep up the good work

[@peterkiernan1668]

Very well done video, lots of details.Thank you.

[@texcastro75]

It's helpful just getting all the correct names for everything. Stool, casing, horn, etc.

[@wymershandymanservice9965]

In a lot of the older homes here in Ohio the stool is a double thickness from the wall to the outermost edge. Then the Apron is installed. Great content 👍.

[@benny09172011]

Great series. Really enjoy watching your videos. Very well explained and presented! Look forward to watching the whole series!

[@MichaelLuzzi]

Awesome video, very informative to tackle window stool and casing.

[@jimmydickson8854]

Thanks for the tips and especially your honesty

[@daviddube2181]

Hi Richard. Great series! I have been learning a lot from you. I would love to see you go through the motions of quoting this job.... I have a tough time giving consistent quotes as opposed to pulling a number out of a hat or best guessing. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@jestes7195]

Thanks as always man. Those that love the trade really appreciate the tips and tricks... Praying for big success for everyone out there!!! 2020

[@jestes7195]

Oh- yes it was bothering me bigtime but I knew it wasn’t gon stay that way!!! Lol

[@timurzi6434]

Very nice! My customers love routed stool and horn, which eliminates need for return.

[@Clickumentary]

This is great.. really like your approach

[@bluecollartrader1791]

Good vid, Richard~ thanks. The problem I've encountered when doing stools and casings is when the window installers didn't get the window fully seated to the sheathing outside because of too much silicone behind it in certain areas, causing the window to not be into the opening the same distance all around it. Buckled sheathing and or improperly lined up wall studs during framing can also cause the windows to not be evenly pressed into the opening. The result: Stools and jambs that vary in width from one side of the window to the other. Frustrating because there is no standardization while trimming out the windows in the home. Every stool and jamb is a custom, slightly angled cut. One more example of how poor work and lack of consideration by tradesmen early in the process flows down to the finish carpenter.

[@FinishCarpentryTV]

bluecollartrader windows are the worst for finish carpentry. I’m going to talk about everything you said in the next video. You are exactly right.

[@egar4767]

I did my wainscoting about 10 years ago. But what I did was bring the horizontal top rail around the edge and down vertical then I turned it horizontal and lined it up with the window stool with molding in-between that goes all the way up to the top. I think it looks awesome. Wish I could send you a photo. I was thought that the stool is on the inside and the sill is on the outside. Great vid. Excellent explanations. Wish I had your videos 10 years ago. I'm just a weekend DIYer.

[@douglasdurham6548]

Really coming together Richard, look forward to next video.

[@joev597]

I could watch you do this all day 🤣 great informative video.

[@jbonegw]

Richard triggering all the OCD viewers by not finishing the trim around the door. 🤣

[@leonardjohnson7864]

Stop talking about me!Lol

[@1BadRAMLimited]

Man I wish my skills were at this level I have done base board off your videos and door/window casing using your videos to help me but its not as easy as you make it look. My walls are always dipped in or not level and 2 of my doors when installed were put in a bit crooked which totally screwed me on the reveal line. Props to your level of carpentry it is not for everyone lol

[@robavis4906]

nice video. I was just lookin at my widows the other day. I didnt know what they were called but the stool on some of my windows has like a marble. I dont know if its marble but thats what it looks like to me. Kind of ugly. I think i may try to change them out. This video will really help me. Thanks Richard. Great channel

[@frankturner9791]

There is a good trick for that end grain if you want to try put a thin layer of caulk on the end grain just enough to fill the grain and it won’t be an issue for painting

[@frankturner9791]

I’ve been painting for 21 yrs and doing trim, doors and jams, crown, Wainscoting, shadow box’s, etc. and I’m still picking up tricks. A lot from you so thx

[@marycain7424]

Thanks for this great series!

[@josephperignat7374]

Interesting way to finish the end grain. Why did you select that method versus a 45 degree bevel on the end grain and creating a 45 degree end cap. Just curious.

[@deltamachine2059]

Never thought of that. I always mitre them too. But I'm going to bevel one to see how it works

[@robsal7183]

Hey it’s rob .s , I was taught when you cut a reveal edge of pine casing the window , it’s good practice to cut the reveal edge on a 5 degree angle with the shorter side of angle against the wall surrounding the inner window . Have you heard of this technique . After using the technique I think I looks tighter and less of chance of a gap ? You are a perfectionist and your straight cuts do look perfect but I have had success with the angle technique.

[@jamesmyerssr.3119]

I back cut like you do. It keeps that edge off the saw marks. (snipe)

[@go2extreme]

Great video once again and love the return method you did

[@TheSteveoTube]

Agreed!! At first I was afraid that he was just going to leave the end grain exposed. I was happy to see that he did the return. No matter what, when you leave the end grain exposed with those softer woods, even if it looks perfect right after it's complete, a few seasons later it is going to look gnarly. That's part of the reason we watch him. It's a pleasure to watch people do things well, plus we may pick up a couple tips on the way!!

[@waynemiller6070]

Another good video Richard. Thanks

[@shenanfaas1802]

Thank you this video was very very helpful to my earlier question. This is probably common sense but if you're not casing the inside but you will still have the stool and an apron... you would probably then still have the stool come out only 1 1/2" past the wall when measuring the depth? That way it's 3/4" for the apron and 3/4" reveal

[@joelgordon1840]

Question: How you would do casing/trim for a basement window that transitions to crown molding? Nothing anywhere on the web on this. Finish Carpentry would be the first! Thanks for all the great videos

[@robertbamford8266]

Seems like extending the horn beyond the back band creates a challenge for fitting the wainscot. We’ll see! Great series.

[@TheSteveoTube]

You know, I thought the same thing. Typically, the stool is one of the last things I address.

[@markdawson4837]

if you made the horn the width of the saw blade longer on each side, the miter cut off from the right side could be the return for the left side and the left could be used on the right.

[@manuelherrera7603]

Gracias por su tiempo de enseñar su buen travajo Me sirve de mucho para arreglar la casa de mi familia Pero por mas Que trato no puedo cortar el end return Gracias una bes mas

[@Originalrubebwoy]

Great Video man appreciate the hard work going to be doing my house soon learned a lot from your video's .

[@stoweman34]

Great series! Nice work!

[@gsauve3908]

Another BIG thumbs up 👍 there Richard

[@opespeciais660]

Awesome teacher

[@bobbygus144]

Great videos Richard.....a true craftsman !! Have you ever done a rounded cabinet.....in process of redoing our kitchen by moving island and making it U shaped - would like to complete the U by a rounded false front if that makes sense.....hard to explain - can send pic if needed, which might help - thanks

[@secretgarden8578]

hi where are you from i follow you since year i am from Algeria i like your job i not good in english i try to write without mistakes i speak very well French i try to do renovation in my appartement and i am watching you how you do because i am women i try to do this renovation alone without help can translate for to understand thank you beautiful job

[@markkeller8562]

Love these videos. Keep up the good work.

[@jms_wttrs9228]

Have to admit.. even without the casing around the window the stool looks pretty dang good - from my point of view anyway - thanks for the tutorial.

[@theodyssey31]

Great video learning a lot from your experience.

[@nicoli309]

Great video thank you. What do you do when you measure stiles on each end of the wall are a different size? Do you still precut all stiles in the middle or measure individually and cut them at an angle to accommodate the slope of the top and or bottom rail?

[@richardslater677]

Good stuff. One thing - I’ve never heard the term “stool” (or is it stall) for this. Over here in England, the word universally used by all is sill.

[@claudiagonzalez1012]

New word.? Window stools nice good job brother

[@michaelabelaj1581]

You're videos are great, definitely pride in the work you do, rare to see that nowadays. I used to do the 90 return the stool for a long time, but for the past few years, I've been using my router to edge the return to match, have you ever used a router for that?

[@tomvan2468]

Thank you Richard for the in depth series on this, very educational and now I will be better at skinning a cat. 🤣🤣🤣😉

[@TheSteveoTube]

Off topic: You just got a track saw. I've watched your improvements on your miter saw stand. Can't wait to see your Richard-Paulk table.. Surely that's in the works!! Mine is made to be as light as slim as possible. I use to 24 inch hollow core flat slabs with custom horses that I want to redo. Keep up the great videos!! I think I've been watching you for about 3 years. It's been fun listening to you reference old vids. I can remember the jobs/frame of mind I was in when you reference them!

[@communistusa7173]

I know returns are required in alot of situations but i have always hated them because they are a piece that can be knocked loose. But i recently started using the ca glue and wow does that hold. Before using it on job i just test glued a mitred joint together,no nails, and I literally cant rip it apart.

[@Elitoh7]

I want to say thank you for taking the time to do this series. In this video, I noticed you ripped out the drywall where you are going to put the apron, is that necessary? I have watched other videos of yours where you choose not to add the apron. Is there certain windows where you would want the apron and others where you wouldn't? Thanks again and keep up the great content! Happy New Year!

[@keithparady2594]

Good job man

[@willboyd7794]

Richard Awesome work Can you make a video of without the window casing I’m one without casing and don’t want to purchase new window blinds

[@bdm1000]

Question: Whether we're talking the stool & casing of a window or wainscotting, is there anything people do dimensionally to make trimwork easier to clean? In other words, all these right angles and square corners collect dust, but I can imagine some ways that might mitigate that.

[@papiwe1]

Great video..you have come a long way.

[@peteraltavista7508]

Thanks much. Very helpful.

[@fluidartbymemememay5064]

I am having my house built now and would love to have a deeper stool to put plants on. What is the deepest you would recommend to still make it look nice. Walls are 2x4.

[@djdrewthat7623]

If I just wanted to extend my window sill so I can add casing around it, can I just cut and glue it? Sand it and paint? Or do I have to redo the hole sill?

[@johnsonanthoney2617]

Is it nicer , if you cut using router ogee or some other profile to the stool?

[@jeffduckett1199]

This is one if my favorite channels! I love the attention to detail. Maybe I missed it, but are there shims that are placed under the stool to keep it off the sill?

[@jasonforeman]

Can you share the manufacturer of that window casing? I really like that profile!

[@tomcosta47]

You are very good at what you do I can't believe you don't have a crew working for you making lot's of money

[@bdm1000]

Another question: if you don't have a 7" miter saw, only a 12" (the same as yours), what would you use to cut the return?

[@ridgmont61]

Could the end return that was cut off just be rotated through 180 degrees to offer a non-end grain end? Or use the other end cut off - a genuine question as it is messing with my mind trying to work it out!

[@SuperSaraSized]

Do I have to put the casing (if that's the right word) on the jamb? Will it look bad if I don't?

[@kennyshepherd8311]

Looks good! Thank you!

[@zekeisme1]

do you have a video where you dont case the windows and just stop the wainscot? what type of trim would you use for a return since the wainscot is so thin?

[@TheJerryWatson]

Where do you get those clamp plyers kit and what is the general price range? Thanks for the videos. I am a subber to you because of the firmness to detail.

[@johnnyr3903]

What kind of material are you using?

[@pandoradestiny8325]

I really like your videos. I have been watching for a couple of years now. I am curious how you would handle a 4 window stool that is longer than 12 feet using pine? Would you separate the stool into 2 pieces? Or create a longer stool somehow, and make it all one piece? Or something else?

[@jameshunt5357]

miter clamps...….awesome...… gonna get me some of those

[@MrRadtech22]

Looking great