I passed the Master Carpenter Test

[@johnlattanzio9859]

Hey Richard I don't know if you will see this but I have been watching your videos for about 3 years now since i started doing carpentry and woodworking, I don't ever comment but your worth it. I really admire your passion for our trade and want you to know that all the hard work you do is noticed and you are one of the few carpenters/youtubers that really drew me into the trade along with Essential Craftsman, Perkins Brothers and a few others. Your videos have come a long way man and have had a major impact on me and I genuinely thank you for all the great tips you have shared and headaches you have saved me from lol. I hope you and You're family are thriving brother🤘. Keep up the good work.

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

Heck yeah, man. Agreed! Very well said.

[@mim2046]

So you like being a hack? 😂

[@tetreaulthank4068]

Love seeing these higher end period moldings and would love seeing more of the same, you are correct in feeling others possibly 100 years from now wondering who along with just how 😊had produced those beautiful Georgian moldings ! You should be proud of what you’ve left for others to see , beautiful workmanship indeed 👍👍

[@roryt3366]

What is a hack

[@justinpowell2460]

Don't know if the "hack" comment was in jest, but as an electrician, I can tell you I've seen "HACK" work across the trades. Richard is NOT a hack. All my residential work is in custom homes, multi-million dollar homes. Nobody takes this much time and effort to not only produce quality but also show how it is done. Nobody works hard at junk work. Sometimes the high quality finished product is really simple to achieve. Sometimes it's an engineering mess. Never equate simplicity with quality. Excellent channel/work Richard.

[@lisaferrara8120]

I really appreciate your generosity in showing us your tricks and how to do what you do. Phenomenal craftsmanship!

[@joeschmo1935]

You have always been the best master carpenter on KZbin

[@clemejuan5296]

Totally agree!!

[@chrismullin8304]

Honestly. The best Carpenters, Fabricators, Inventors, etc. are just better problem solvers.

[@gtjr1975]

Amen, I am a high end finish carpenter and I always say the only difference between me and the next guy who has same saws and tools is problem solving and the way I tackle a project. And a few tricks…😉

[@fcolon4]

True story

[@upstateplumbing9995]

Dont forget plumbers

[@brianworland4858]

Fact

[@ryananthony4840]

That's part of it, but they also have a huge skill set.... and a strong mechanical aptitude

[@garyhenderson9303]

Richard maybe a younger version of you will watch this film in the future and get inspired, but right now an old me looks at this and gets inspired

[@ColdPizzaKilla]

At 17:05, you mentioned wanting to inspire young kids through your KZbin journey. Although I wouldn't say I classify myself as a kid anymore, you have inspired me and I have begun to add intricate details to my home following a ton of your content. I recently stripped the home down inside and out and customized the entire thing. Although I am familiar with carpentry, I haven't begun dabbling into intricate details like I have now 100% due to your videos. I truly thank you and couldn't be happier when I finish pieces.

[@carpnotes4607]

Best finish carpentry channel bar none

[@jeremygricar4361]

When you mentioned having to cope the circle, I imagined how Colin furze uses a hole saw to cut radiuses in round piping for when welding.

[@Niels_Dn]

Lol I had exactly the same, thinking of that method done with a drill press and a one inch drill somehow

[@klmbuilders5385]

Richard, you think like I do and I've been in the trade for 40 years. I saw the drill bit coming before you said it! It's nice to see a young man with such a love for the difficult aspects of our carpentry.

[@betods1013]

I was thinking the same thing but with a drill press.

[@billj5645]

@@betods1013 And maybe a fixture to hold the molding and a piece of wood with a hole in it to hold the bit in position.

[@christopherpavlicas]

@@billj5645 I predicted the drill bit solution. Honestly, I thought that was obvious. I would have liked to see him execute the cut "drill" and how he supported the workpiece . It would be simple using a drill press/table, but I don't think he has one on his truck lol.

[@john.upchurchiv]

definitely have a carpentry kid looking at your videos getting inspired. i’m 17 and plan to take on this career! this is awesome bro thanks 🙏🏽

[@clayjones553]

My advice as a contractor of 3 years.. get on with a home building crew and learn everything you can for 5 years accumulating tools the whole time. Then start your own solo home improvement business.

[@202shadrach]

I love the absolute simple beauty of that Pencil molding. Your's and John's idea for the cope..... that's why you guys make the big bucks! (don't we wish!) Seriously though brother, your solution for the coping was genius. Keep up the great work brother. Praying for you and yours.

[@tonyrhodes484]

Goes beyond "liking that stuff". I love that stuff. Great video.

[@PRBImages]

Cut thin strips of the same board and glue them over a bending form. Keep them in the same order as you cut them from the board. That'll keep the grain direction, color, etc. consistent. THEN route in the profile. Boom. Done.

[@kirkhepburnmiddleagedwhiteguy]

Seriously geeked out over this brilliant bit of excellence in carpentry detail. Well done!

[@waynemiller6070]

It’s funny, as you’re explaining how you’re doing stuff. I’m nodding as if to say well yes, of course. I make myself laugh, because if I had to figure it out without being shown, I’d be shaking my head going “how do I do this?”

[@torridice]

Neat idea on the cope. I was thinking you were going to just run the end into a 1” router bit.

[@Gandrolok]

That's what I was thinking. I bet he could get an even more precise cope this way.

[@terrynicoletopoulos5797]

Genius Richard. Very impressive. I would have been messing around with a coping saw forever and still would have gotten it that perfect!!

[@jeremyrude6883]

As a 25 year carpenter your work is outstanding. Very time consuming.

[@genemiller9612]

I thought it was brilliant on the cope, but I would never have believed it would work with a hand held forstner bit. pretty slick.

[@Greg_Gatsby]

Yeah, I was expecting to see a hole saw bit in a drill press.

[@DGoat88]

@Robert Swaine whodathunkit? Is that English?

[@RomanArzumanyan]

@Robert Swaine Sharp 1" carving gauge shall also do it.

[@deucerider430]

Your love for, and your interest in the “how’d they do it” will keep beautiful designs going for many years! Thank you, Richard! I grew up working in a Victorian-era hotel and used to marvel at the artistry and design.

[@bigisland-s4g]

As a carpenter of 37 years in the business I congratulate you in the detail work you do. Great job sir! Lately, I've seen guys lately being called "carpenters" but they have very little ability for anything detail oriented. They are labeled carpenters, So lately I've been calling myself a Master Carpenter for what it's worth..... By the way, the pencil trim you speak of I've had experience with a lot of that. And just like you, I thought it was dowel at first.... Keep up the good work sir!!!!

[@pitsnipe5559]

That is some really awesome trim details.

[@scourtwright]

Did my first project to install baseboard around an obstacle… followed your instructions from another video and it worked perfectly! Thanks for the videos!

[@cuttnhorse2013]

Richard, like others that have followed you over the years it’s amazing how much great work you have done through the years! I’m 68, built my own house, cabinets,trim and all the wood. No air nailer was on the place. But you young man are the best I’ve ever seen. Now retired, from renal cancer, chemotherapy, with a lost right kidney. Don’t do work like I did, but just wanted to let you know how good you really are! With all the admiration,great is a blessing god has placed you where he needed you. Ronnie,East Tennessee

[@Ao51635]

Dude I have been watching your content since 2016. It’s amazing to see how much you and John have grown in skill through the years. I remember a time when you where almost strictly and mdf carpenter. You and a few other content creators have truly helped me better my skills.

[@hyeater98]

Been here since beginning and will be here til the end. Believe me, I'm young finished carpenter for 4 years now and you have gave me the ability to show up 30-40 year old men on site. From accent walls, coffered ceilings, wainscoting, and regular or basic trim. I love the creative and ornate side of interior trim so much that's what got me hooked. Then coming across you, you really gave me the passion I have. So thank you, Richard. Your efforts are definitely working. Make the trades fun again!! @finishedcarpentryTV

[@matthewfrey1948]

Nice work. I was a finished interior stair builder for 9 years. The fun of the job was figuring out the details. Early in my career I had to install level rails on a balcony that had tapered round columns. I had to mimic the radius at a taper on two vertical finish painted columns while maintaining level with no bow's on a 24 foot run. I made a jig on sight and used my skil saw blade to make the cuts in the oak railings by clamping the rail horizontal and plowing with the blade vertical at a taperl. The tolerances were near zero and I pulled it off. Theses were high end condos and perfection was demanded.

[@bennybodash855]

You do stunning work and you take good pride in your work. Not many care about the work they do. I say thank you to you sir, your awesome! Congratulations on the Master test!

[@jwar2163]

Very nice work on matching the old school trim and mouldings / millworks. Our predecessors really knew Their Craftsmanship and took Pride in the Art of the Trade. As do You Richard, and hopefully Your videos will reach generations to come. Remember this saying Knowledge Horded is Knowledge lost. I for one am glad You are passing that knowledge on.

[@robinrummel1359]

Beautiful building and beautiful molding and trim! I also look at old architecture and marvel at the talent, skill and time needed to create by hand what is difficult to duplicate even with modern tools. You have shown you aren't just a master carpenter, you're also a master craftsman. They made a wise decision when they hired you for this job! 👍👍👍

[@tbw21007]

15:50 I am totally nerding out man!

[@allansheehan2033]

Young or old, experienced or beginner, your videos are inspiring for all those that have this desire for this level of carpentry !! Thank you for your passion !!

[@Couldnt-think-of-a-clever-name]

Man I've loved this little series and geeking out over the trim and details. I think the contractor won the lotto picking yall to sub out for him absolutely top notch.

[@markhamilton8765]

Congratulations…you really deserve this!!!

[@andrewc6385]

I love that trick to get the round cope!!

[@fmort210]

I am not exactly the next generation, but I used your videos to do my house, and found out I loved the work. I am about to retire after 26 years active duty and looking into getting into exactly what you're doing. (Maybe not like some of your advanced stuff.. yet) A huge part is thanks to you and your channel.

[@YohanathanD]

I'm 32 and spent all of my 20's in a factory. I did random side jobs for years with a carpenter buddy and found out I was pretty good at it. I'm on my 3rd year working for myself as a Trim carpenter. I love it

[@TransplantHelper]

Absolutely awesome, the only things I had guessed was pushing it up to a jig in a 1” drum sander. You are the best

[@steveblakeman45]

The trim package is that house is breath taking. The dentil crown is very unique. I manufactured poplar moldings several years ago. We produced a similar applied dentil block made of poplar. I think we sold them wholesale for around 2.00 per block at the time. It was actually very profitable at the time. I think most of the blocs now are made of urethane or Fypon. This being the case, it’s great that you are making these videos for future generations because you never know what kind of advancements for architecture and installations will be made. Many products are now formed in a mold rather than being carved by true craftsman. The same may hold true for how these products become integrated into building panels.

[@sarabates2046]

We always learn something watching you Richard. This house is amazing, what a honor and privilege for you and your skills to be considered for this job. Walk worthy and stay humble.

[@thoroughbredbullterriers9039]

Man that was slick the way you figured out to cove that base cap like that 👏

[@imranh5395]

You are my favourite contractor because of your integrity. Thank you for sharing 👍🏼

[@JimmyLee0757]

You have an amazing gift and your willingness to share it COOL. My Bride and I love visiting old places and I usually spend my time admiring the craftsmanship and wondering how they did it with, pretty much nothing to work with. Thanks for taking us long for the ride.

[@larrybuckner8619]

Wow! Just wow! I love watching you make things happen! 15 year carpenter and still learning. Thank you.

[@baddogx69]

DUDE!! You just blew my mind using that bit for that cap molding! I have some of the same molding to run next week. You just saved my life lol!! Thank you so much.

[@markharmon4963]

Richard, YOU CAN LAMINATE IT into a bend. Create a matching curve. Use 1/8" strips. Glue, bend and clamp over your curved cut of wood. Route the profile. CA glue it into a straight section. Bondo the joint. Sand, prime, and paint. I think that is how they did it over the doorway. (Probably no bondo.) Or they block extruded it from plaster in place.

[@ericperkins3078]

Gotta say when you first started the tease about the base for the pencil mold, and you mentioned the round dowel intersecting the base, I thought "forstner"? Nerding out is what I was doing when you whipped out the bit and fit the cap. YES!

[@lindakincaid4530]

Love the french molding. I think it is really timeless. I see it in a lot of old homes.

[@joshuamatheron1]

Worked for the national trust here in England. Come across buildings like this. Can’t imagine there are many in America. Huge pleasure working in them though. Great work as always 👍

[@tommynguyen35t609]

you da man , love you , you have a wonderful day and god bless

[@kevkeelan5106]

That house is awesome, and your work is doing it justice 👍

[@kookiethebear]

This build has some amazing carpentry details. If you can pay for the materials, architect, and labor, anything is possible!

[@steveblakeman45]

I’m a big fan of the pencil molding for a jamb detail. I think this is the first time I’ve noticed this profile used for this purpose. Very nice!

[@johnlattanzio9859]

Also using that 1'in forstner to cope that pencil moulding was absolutely genius and will be adding that method to my bag of tricks💣💥🤯

[@petekendrick1598]

Hi Richard! I've been a finish carpenter and cabinet maker. I am very impressed with the talent, ingenuity, skill. I respect most of all your modesty and willingness to share with less experienced craftsmen. Keep up the great work and videos. I'm a long time subscriber and thoroughly enjoy your content!

[@jpvill4th]

Back in the day carpenters used a drill too. The other way to do it is with multiple cuts and then a 1 inch curved face chisel. Cannot attach a picture. The curved face chisel is also called a gouge.

[@WillLeingang]

The tight fit of the miters at 9:13 is the most satisfying thing I will see all day. ❤

[@tc9148]

Pure genius using the 1” Forstner bit for coping that molding.

[@gregorymorris8343]

Glad to see you enjoying the expertise that involves finish carpentry- been watching you for years 🎉🎉🎉

[@saullopez2882]

You gonna blow up for sure. A couple million followers and a couple million dollars coming your way.

[@KRColson]

Nerding Out! LOL. You gotta love it when shit comes together, right? Beauty!

[@gtjr1975]

I am a trim sub contractor and I know when you walked this job you had to be super excited . I would love to have a project like this. Everything now seems to be modern or modern take on traditional woodwork

[@emerald-goddess]

Wow! I love that pencil casing! Its so simple and yet with the shadow it stands out. I definitely want that in my home lol! Thank you for sharing this!

[@anthonysmith9410]

What you are talking about is pride….craftsmanship……this is what the customer is paying for . And you have this feeling inside of leaving your talent for others to enjoy .

[@z06doc86]

Passion for what you do for a living or enjoy as a pastime is a gift from above. That’s just one reason I enjoy your videos.

[@josiaa5570]

This job definitely has your name all over it !! Keep up your great quality work

[@elonmusk8667]

16:21 In 1928 they probably used a file or had a Beaver chew on the wood.

[@timskufca8039]

great of you to speak highly of another trade (the painters).....so often it's the opposite: having to make excuses for shoddy work. What a project!!! I wish to have a client with such interest in detail.

[@rclarite7]

What an amazing house, with EXQUISITE CRAFTSMANSHIP work, done by you and your crew! Excellent job and great vid/content!!!

[@marcuscicero9587]

the average person would really like this, a carpenter wouldn't want to leave

[@realsetanta70]

it was cut with a coping saw back in the day. Lovely detail, well done!

[@Isaac306mx]

On the curved skirt, wet the wood and place infront of a heater for long enough to make it warm to touch, then clamp it before installing skirt and it will mold to it. I’ve had to do this before with Scotia molding ( inside corner molding ) not the best way but it will work on something that isn’t a huge curve. I love you videos, I want to start doing this as well. Your a true inspiration to watch! Keep up the amazing work. My brother has the best saying for his trim business. Watkins Brothers Carpentry (We cut corners) is his saying lol

[@lyndanorton6705]

What a beautiful home and your molding fix was brilliant.

[@loserplanet]

Really looking forward to the finished walk through!

[@sazinmi]

I have pencil moldings in my 1950 bungalow that is actually metal. It was covered by 1980's trim. But, when I uncovered it, I was excited to bring it back.

[@billj5645]

Here's an idea for bending a tight radius in the pencil molding- rip it into strips, 2 or more, depending on how thick the strips are you might still have to steam them, then glue them back together clamped against a curved form until the glue dries. If you are ripping a thin molding then the saw kerf would be a problem so you might have to rip more than one piece of molding in slightly different places so you could have a full thickness outer piece and a full thickness inner piece, when glued back together you get the full dimension of the original molding without missing the width of the saw kerf.

[@NathanBake]

Cool finishes everywhere! Can't wait to see that fridge, too.

[@felixb4787]

Love your passion...you really inspire me with the different projects I do at home. Keep us posted, love that house and all the details it has!! :)

[@KevinStreet510]

Great video as usual, Richard. Thank you for sharing. I enjoy seeing historical and older homes. Seeing all the custom mouldings, craftsmanship and overall ideas and style. You deserve to be there.

[@KenMorgan1157]

You have heard this many times, I have no doubt. Congratulations to you and your success. I have been watching your videos for years and have learned many things. A backyard handyman, me, able to impress with excellent installations. Thank you, thank you for the time you invest to show and teach us all with your professional class. Be well.

[@dagwood1327]

If you have more of the pencil molding you might save some time and make a jig with something like a 2x4 drilled on a drill press to keep it straight. You could use cordless on the job and the 2x4 will keep you straight. Make a stop on the jig for repeat cuts and no cleanup. The board for the stairs is going to be easier to cut and router the edges. You do good work.

[@devinteske]

No steam required. Lignin softens with heat alone. Use a heat wrap. Done right, no complicated steam box needed. Seen many videos of home builders in China using electric heat wraps to make stair rail bannisters flexible. It seems like magic.

[@brianlochrie3958]

Great video. Seeing older styles being revamped. Instead of something plain to save time and money the way modern houses are made. Great job by you guys. 👍👍

[@batmansdad3195]

I had a feeling a bit was to be used, what bit though? You got me there. If not a steam box or milled out of lumber. My guess would be a cold soak? Yeah I know steam will open the fibers and a cold soak will shrink them. The only way to see what those guys in the past have done is to strip the paint off and have a gander. Those painters did an amazing job making that room look like glass, I didn't notice the tubbed ceiling until you pointed it out for my eyes were stuck to the wall detail

[@nathancannon2235]

Cool trick ... As a finish Carpenter myself here in east Texas I have had to figure out cuts on the job site to I guess that's what sets us finish carpenters apart from the rest we all have to be taught or figure things out ourselves. In fact the last 2 new houses we have done I had to figure out a similar cut with shoe mold the cabinet shop started putting 1×1-4 flat stock on the edge of the cabinet where it meets the wall so the base buts into it on either side and leaves a space to fill with shoe mold so I figured out the way is to sqare butt one side of shoe and half cut the other at 30% inside corner and back cope it to half wrap the other piece. Y'all keep up the good work and thank you for your service to our country.

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Absolutely amazing Richard. Such an awesome detail. Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@chriswitz3949]

Such a cool project to be apart of...would be cool to find some crazy historical trim and re-create it for videos. Could combine it with a tour and a demonstration

[@docbrown9664]

I started watching these videos because I was remodelling our living room and these videos saved me. I finished that...and I still keep watching these for some reason. Lol I think I just like seeing someone take so much pride in their work and doing things right. It's surprisingly rare these days. Keep it up man! Incredible work.

[@Scythe1337]

Almost half a million dude. You're doing great

[@mussieTil]

I thought you were joking about using that Forster bit, Wow that was amazing. Thank you for taking us along.

[@devinteske]

I noticed something that maybe perhaps has gone overlooked. The specific way the crosseted corner butts-out, it creates an illusory beam which is a very Etruscan inspired detail (adopted by the Greeks in Doric structure). Look at the green granite over the fireplace. It extends into the crosseted corners giving the appearance that it is a solid beam extending past solid columns of the same material. We know the granite is likely a thin layer, but the crosseted corners help reinforce the illusion they are solid beams/columns. It is quite beautiful and all that is needed to make this illusion is to align the crosset with the void (in the case of the fireplace, where the pit is).

[@pondlakes]

About to order my 3rd tshirt! I've wore it so much it has holes. You're the man Richard!

[@rosejett32]

I didn't think I liked that pencil corner. But wow at the dry fit up. You got me. & yours is nicer than the original. Wow beautiful😃

[@tyeteames7192]

Amazing. Your skill level is at a whole different level, congratulations.

[@saulflores8050]

What an amazing home and original details that have allowed you and John to challenge your skill levels. Well done and can’t wait to see this home completed .👏

[@farmerjim-fat-man-do]

Soon as I saw the profile you needed to cope I thought Forstner bit. One tip, no need to drill on the end of a piece. Move back a couple inches so that the entire bit is surrounded by wood. Bit will be more stable and less likely to drill at an angle. Then cut to length on miter saw.

[@gregorymark6014]

Thanks!

[@la196]

You passed the Master Carpenter test a long time ago:). It always helps to learn from someone doing their craft from the heart! I might add, got to give a shout out to the brick layers too:)

[@mikerichter1694]

What a beautiful way to finish out an opening!

[@stevenelliott4236]

I got my fix!!!...thanks for another awsome video...I've been having to talk to my wife instead of watching your videos...keep them coming!!!

[@lolaottinger3038]

😂, hope she doesn’t see your comment!

[@paulstanando1975]

Love it, love your channel, I'm bricklayer by trade (18 years) but I went to collage back in the day to do joinery, my level 3 . Love your passion. 👌