Installing Trim without A Tape Measure

[@russalbright4213]

Thanks so much for sharing as much as you do! I have been a trim carpenter for 30+ years, and I always like seeing a craftsman at work. Great job with the videos, and great job with the explanations. Keep up the outstanding work that you do!

[@lindamarsden8024]

This couldn't be more timely. I repaired the bases of some old square porch columns with bondo and now I'm going to wrap them with pvc molding. This is such a better way of measuring these for a precise fit. I'm a faithful viewer and I've learned so much, can't thank you enough.

[@halla1968]

Learned that trick from a Non-Union Floorcovering Installer. As a Union Journeyman Floorcovering Installer, I am humble to say that all Union Tradesmans are not all equal. Most key installers that has years and years of Residential Experience prior of them joining the Union and now doing Commercial work has Awesome Craftmanship. Speed onlycounts if the Quailty of Craftmanship is Top Notch. With that being said. Making the pencil marks on the piece holding against it does get you the best accurate measurement. Good work Brah. Stay Cool and Humble....

[@RedRoyce]

I agree with Russ below. Thank you for all the help you give us guys that are weekend woodworkers around our houses. I'll never be as good as you are but with your videos helping me I can do it for myself and it's not so much I don't want to pay someone to do it, it's just i so like doing these kind of things. Plus keeps the wife happy. LOL

[@gregormann7]

Love your sense of humor, Rob. It’s a nice additional touch to all the great info. Two thumbs up.

[@rickmcneil9566]

Being a supervisor really takes it out of you, good job Titus. Rich I really think you need to do a video on installing doors. Ok I admit it! I need to replace a door and your video will help me.

[@clintprice2123]

Outstanding work, the house keeps going up in value and desirability.

[@makavelione513]

There is a very simple way to measure outside miter, hold your tape measure on the inside point of the miter on 1" mark and then just subtract one inch from total measurement, or hold your tape on 10" mark and subtract 10inches from total. To speed up the process u can mark two or more meters at once, you just need two sides of your molding/board already cut on 45 degrees. Its way easier and more precise to cut your miter that your pencil mark is facing up so you can see it without transferring it to the side of the board, it can also save you 'rip outs' because it's like cutting on table saw, when blade comes out on the visible side of the board. Very nice and tight cuts, keep up the good work.

[@joev597]

You make everything look easy and effortless, have a great Father’s Day! Titus is awesome, really seem to like you. Dogs r the best

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Richard, besides your mad carpentry skillz, it's your humor that keeps me coming back!!! I get it, all the time!!! I see your punchlines coming s mile away!!! I hope you have a Blessed Father's Day bud!!! Dirty Jersey out!!!

[@stephencorkery5351]

I watch these vids and wish they had existed when I did my apprenticeship in the 1960s your attention to detail is refreshing

[@shanehuff5080]

Very nice job on setting the Newel Posts and trimming out the bases!!

[@ryanern18]

I put the same doors in my house last year - great value as I think they were something like $112ea pre-hung through Lowes. Only gripes were I had to tweak a few mortises that were a little shallow and after about 6 months I noticed some of my reveals were off. Turns out the solid frame of the door panel is pretty soft and won't always hold a screw well. I just did the titebond and toothpicks in the screw hole trick along with a matching 2" coarse thread screw and it sucked everything back into place just fine

[@12341walkman]

Wow !! the floors look great, and the post are amazing. Great work as always.

[@mrhussein5320]

Hi Richard, I really enjoy watching your videos and admire how much of a perfectionist you are. I take inspiration from you when I'm undertaking projects at home. I do hope you can have a bit of down time now and then. I know the constraints of wanting to finish things at home but like you said the job always gets in the way. Take it easy and crack on with the great work.

[@Danman1972]

I did that with the shoe molding that I put in with the LPV floors I did. I ended up at your channel that way looking for tips on molding install. Works awesome of outside corners. I had a small angle finder and would adjust angles for every corner as most were just 45 or 22.5 degrees. I was able to get things nice and tight.

[@danjones442]

Hey when marking outside corners on cap, crown, base, shoe use a utility blade and make a little score tic mark into the piece by pressing blade into material slightly top or bottom and holding the blade against the side of base, wall, cabinet, etc. Cut up to the indent from razor blade Mark with the light and blade kerf it’s very precise and works beautifully as you can actually see when the blade makes contact with the indent/scribe line. Leave pencil in ear!

[@Joinerhandsomefarang]

Hi Richard I’ve been watching your channel in England. I’m also a carpenter, bought a Starret protractor On your recommendation, it’s excellent and will incorporate it Into my work ! Keep up your very high standards ! Love watching your stuff . 👍👍👊

[@peterfido8735]

What a lovely dog ♥️

[@goatsears]

Good call with the pocket holes, nice tight joints on the fitting work, excellent work mate !

[@ericsmith7508]

You really need your own prime time tv show on diy bro, thanks so much.

[@paulkeogh6640]

You do real nice work dude, glad to see the craft is still alive with some carpenters.

[@bmker5469]

Quality work as always.. love the doggie too.. so cute. Look forward to the next installment.. thanks.

[@ronwhite6719]

Happy Father's Day Richard. Enjoy your family.

[@jasonherrera9589]

Doing trim for my sis in law walls are not straight tile not level. Doing what I can to make it look decent. Nice tips on your videos!

[@danjones442]

You are a true craftsman love your vids man. Keep up the good work you remind me of myself but I am laid up due to health reasons so you keep me entertained.

[@brianspruill5424]

How did you cut the fourth piece? I noticed you didn't show that. Just the installation after the fact. Thanks for the videos. I tell my carpenter friends about your channel all the time.

[@MrRadtech22]

did 3,4 mark at same time

[@mdbrooks31]

Can you do a video explaining what tooth saw blades you use and when/for what you use them for?

[@faded9043]

More/finer teeth are for finish carpentry, more high end stuff,blades with jagged big teeth that don't have a lot are for rough carpentry like 2×4,plywood, etc

[@MarshallLoveday]

I just had to reinstall / replace baseboards after getting new flooring, and I had a heck of a time getting good joint connections. I had a particularly hard time with the rounded bullnose corners.

[@ColonelK0rn1]

Is there a particular reason you cut the trim using the bevel with the saw with the board flat instead of vertically using the miter stop at a 45°? Reason I ask is that I would have probably treated it like a piece of baseboard and cut it vertically. But then again, as I type this, it's probably due to the size of the trim, which wouldn't allow you to cut it vertically. Is that the reason?

[@Stevelemontrudy]

it could be the size, but also maybe because his mark is on the back of the board

[@TheSteveoTube]

Dude, you've got to build a sled for your table saw. That's a very repetitive cut. Watching your process, your newels should be safely within tolerances to batch cut. I just want to say that I'm not being at all critical. The most important part is the outcome. Your work is spot-on. You're willing to take the time to make everything just right. Great job! I love your videos!

[@GOOD_PRACTICE]

Thanks again for another great tip. That led shadow light is handy. Just installed one in my dws779. Happy Father’s Day!

[@JamNJ1985]

That doggo is so sweet. What a good dude

[@Masdyl1319]

Being that those doors came primed, what will u do to prep them before u paint them? Or will u add a zissner bullseye primer or something in addition to their factory primer?

[@mule666]

You are so layback and relaxd guy but still are one of the best in this kind of prezissionjobs

[@BessieMorrison]

Thanks for all the good information. Why is it when installing crown molding some is preferable koped and some milted? Are there any preferences depending om the corners and the room? Thanks.

[@noamavrahamdudai8306]

Very nice Richard...Thanks for the tips ...You're giving me inspiration to work with patience and best. ...

[@59Gretsch]

I like to start off with a longer piece with 45s at both ends, that way I can hold-n-mark two cuts at one go.

[@chrislacosse6500]

I admire your work ethic!

[@bguda8621]

Do you have a video on how you finished the tops of the newel posts.

[@evabuchholz9539]

EXCELLENT WORK!! I enjoy watching an learning from all your video's, THANK YOU for sharing your talent WOW!!

[@darrinmc]

Really nice results. Looking forward to the door install video.

[@nefitouts]

When cutting a heel to heel cut, i usually hook on to my board with the tape measure, start my measurements at 50mm (2inches) then add 50mm to my overall measurement. Then cut 2 x 45° cuts on the marks. Thats how us aussies do it 🤙

[@kevinkelly9303]

Do you have to only cut 45 degrees Angel's laying Flat??

[@raybrensike42]

With the style and rail bits you use, could you cut an arch at the top rail, and just run the bearing along that to get an arched raised panel look?

[@steprock215]

This video was very helpful! Thank you FCTV!

[@dubjspecialk]

bro, I LOVE the stuff you teach, and the way you work. Could you do a tutorial of how you fill nail holes? Like what you use personally?

[@peterbergeris6510]

Can you also cut your base pieces standing up? Or do you need to cut it as a bevel cut ( if that's what it's called) because the piece is too tall for the miter?

[@jonboyefc]

Love the video and the pit bull is a beauty as well

[@myrtilusgames]

Thanks for sharing these videos I never get tired of watching you do this work and I always learn something new. Thanks bro :)

[@rchavez5056]

I could watch your videos all day. 👍👍

[@adamandlorraine]

When you cut, keep the pencil line? Split the line? Or take the the line?

[@tonelocdrc]

Respect the line only on fine wood working like trim. Cabinet. And such. Rough carpentry u can get away with spliting line or not keeping line.

[@chrischittum9639]

Yeah but this is not rough, use a sharp pencil and keep the line! After one cut using this method you can move to long point to long point measurements as those are pre fab newel posts. Dude does nice work but I can tell he's self taught. Good carpenter tho

[@NewfiBERN]

Beautiful work Richard. Will this work with posts not perfectly square? I’m assuming in that case the pencil line would provide the angle +/- 45 deg. And if one cuts to that line the correct angle would automatically be cut. Yes/no? Thanks

[@danielgeng2306]

I learn something from every one of your videos!

[@russellcolwell5629]

I'm a little slow but what are the pocket holes for? To install screws to keep post from twisting (spinning ) at the bottom?

[@msrebuilding5860]

Awesome visual display I understand those miter cuts a lot better

[@jeffhelms2889]

Congratulations on hitting 200k! Next up 1million, after that Ruler of Planet Earth. I can't wait until you get the navy blue shirts back in stock (XL) I already have a red one and love it! (hint hint)

[@jeffhaman9010]

After a year and a half, I'm wondering if the pine that you used to wrap the base was too soft of a material? I have to imagine with kid(s), dogs, etc, that it's taken some abuse, and it might be showing some wear?

[@Benelli-ex7oq]

House is looking great happy father's day 👍

[@glendavis1266]

Do you have a video on doing casement over a wide opening like living room to dining room where only now sheet-rocked corners exist now? The style would be more in line with Shaker style or more simple rather than heavy small moldings. I’m amateur at this.

[@RoRo20699]

Do you ever round over your outside corners a bit?

[@migdi242424]

Very nice and clean work.

[@TheUltamatium]

Im a flooring guy and use this technique when installing baseboards after flooring is down. Any tricks on this technique when doing both inside corners?

[@bradsburgess4806]

Fantastic stuff,take your time I’ll be here waiting!

[@Gottesacker86]

Marking is definitely the best way to go on smaller trim. When I have longer pieces I’ll “burn” an inch. Basically, I’ll pull the tape a little past what I need and line up the 1” mark at the heel and then just add an inch to my measurement.

[@Mikeb-tx4cd]

Awesome work brother, happy Father’s Day too! keep the videos coming. Wish I could find a home improvement store in San Antonio that sells finger joint pine boards

[@lesleyhiddins2067]

Newbie question: why do you cut the mitre from the top. Love the floor!

[@harrysingh-tj5pu]

I know why he might do it but I'll tell you why I do it. When your material is "finished/good" side up, you won't have tear out. This is slightly less important when you will prime and paint after but when working with real timber or poly-mdf you have to always be thinking what side does the machine chip out from and which side is your good side.

[@allent555]

Can you replace existing doors with solid doors without replacing the jams?

[@fabianomarques334]

Mais um belo trabalho parabéns pelo vídeo e pela disponibilidade e ensinar. Moro no Brasil e tenho aprendido muito com seus vídeos, obrigado mais uma vez .

[@Mugwart1]

I’d like to see how you protect the floors when you paint these. That could be part of a nice follow up video

[@59Gretsch]

Cap the posts w 1 1/8" thick pine with inside cove underneath. Or you could cut slight bevels pyramid style. but start with pretty thick stock or the edge will get too thin.

[@likearockcm]

I agree those newels are gorgeous ! Nice work ,dude.👍

[@stevewiedenheft9477]

I’m looking on purchasing the Dewalt cordless nailer or the Bostitch cordless nailer. What are your opinion on both?

[@shakeeshakee9457]

Awesome 👍 video and awesome work as usual..true professional and so humble

[@The714Formula]

Just purchased my first dewalt battery framing gun. For my next tool this week witch one you recommend for door jams and trim?

[@alanwilson216]

Great video, especially with the addition of Titus, beautiful Pittie.

[@evslone]

Great tips. What gauge nails do you use for the trim?

[@slvrfox9299]

Richard, you're a bad ass. Your work is amazing! Eres chingon!

[@thomasalison6188]

Posts are looking good!! I 'm available to dog sit Titus, if needed! Always happy to help a brother out!! 😆

[@_Handrolo]

Pocket hole idea was a genius fix!

[@oliviorivas55]

Good shit brother!!! Keep that grind. Love your videos very good at explaining and you motivate me also!!! I need to better my molding skills your videos are helping me a lot!

[@oscarjr2679]

Congrats on 200k subs !!

[@The714Formula]

Thank you for all your great videos

[@hlg_theshepherd2873]

What do you fill those with? I am interested to see how you paint those, you gonna spray em?

[@SterlinNelson_VTXBuilders]

On short to short base I burn an inch mark my span both points and cut. If you're good you can do multiple cuts on one board. This trick works great on crown except for it is 4 inches in crown unless you're using unusual large crown.

[@edatt.7264]

What size base cap trim did you use ?

[@JB-ez2jz]

Any tricks for that 4th piece of 1x since that technique won’t work for it?

[@donjohnson24]

I guess he cuts both the third and fourth pieces before fixing them in place.

[@JB-ez2jz]

That still wouldn’t give you a reliable miter on both ends. We do them with the tape so I’m just wondering if someone who does it everyday has a trick.

[@annshr9917]

I have ranch type thin baseboard in my old house. How can I remodel it to look current without removing it? I know I’m not alone in this problem so any help you can give will be much appreciated by many. Thanks.

[@julianarodriguez3635]

I can't find the video how you made the box

[@martyjosephson4937]

Ok how did you do the last piece?

[@graynvivstokes]

Do you have a video on how to install the "spindles"? (I think that is what they are called)

[@lindamangoldbooth7789]

So talented!

[@darkdelta]

Nice series on the Newel posts. I agree, scribing vs measuring, scribing wins.

[@rn0382]

Quick question. I need a cordless pin nailer?? Which one do you suggest?? Thank you for everything!

[@Bob-ox3ci]

Nice mitres mate!

[@ELVISGUITARS]

you do such a great job

[@thedge7]

Nice looking newel posts. However I hate to see painted hinges! Maybe consider replacing them with matching finish to the handles.

[@alfredesquer]

You've inspired me to give it a try myself.

[@jameschawkinsart]

Can't go wrong with a sweet dog assistant.

[@jruff0727]

Good carpenter. Looks good

[@HighRidgeHandyman]

Looking good . Happy Father’s Day bro!