How Hard can Framing a 12x16 Shed Be? // Shed Part 2

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In the previous video we created the concrete foundation for the "camphouse shed" project - and it didn't exactly go as planned. With the slab issues behind us we can move onto framing.
In this video I get the entire shed framed out including adding building custom roof trusses. You'll see that I learned a lot along the way but I ended up with a pretty solid structure that we can continue building on.
I still have plenty to do on this project so be sure to check out the rest of the series!
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[@NerdMountain]

Former framer here. The biggest tip that will save you another trip to the doctor (or ER in this case) is keep your hand back away from the joint you are nailing! If you are using a 3" framing nail, keep your hand well past that (5-6"). Nails hit knots or imperfections in the wood all the time and come hooking out the sides of the stud you are nailing into. Have seen that happen to three different guys and it's easy enough to prevent. Also, keep your nailer on single shot unless you are nailing sheathing. Especially when nailing blocking or in awkward places. Super easy to double-fire the gun and shoot a nail past the wood and into your supporting hand. Not fun!

[@roccosainato854]

I’ve been enjoying your videos since you were a KZbin newbie. I’d like to continue enjoying them, so PLEASE, never aim a nail gun back towards you as you did in one of the truss installations. I’ve seen WAY too many instances of nails “skipping” off the wood. If you think your eye hurt with the splinter in it, imagine what a 16d nail would feel like! Just looking out for you buddy!

[@jonscarboro123]

Stop nailing toward your face! You’re making me cringe!! And you were in the path of your wife nailing as well. One missed nail and it’ll be like the lesson of the safety glasses. Trust me, I’ve shot myself and a friend of mine just about shot his finger off. OUCH!! Love the building though, it’s going to be awesome!

[@davegordon6943]

Coming from a framer, this is hilarious. Not in a condescending way just funny watching a greenhorn build a shed. The good thing about building with wood is that it can always be fixed. Looks good and you're doing most everything the correct way. Your wife is funny with her evil little laugh. Put some big square washers on your anchors

[@OtterBeSwimming]

From someone who has had to have cornea replacement due to an eye disease, I know what it is like not to see. I have made the comment before on wearing safety glasses, sorry you had to learn the hard way but at least you didn't lose sight in that eye. You have a wife who could help if you planned things properly and scheduled for her help a little here and there. My wife loved to help a little and felt like it was a joint project. I bet your wife would feel the same way. Also, do a little research and you will find plenty of tornados have hit places in Ohio - I would over do anchorage due to this. Please wear your safety gear all the time, I don't want to see a video of you in a hospital bed! FYI, the audio isn't as bad as the music when you aren't speaking. :)

[@hurley954]

I'm liking this! And including the cost as you go is a great idea. $1000 for lumber is kind of a lot, but knowing "ok, this is what that chunk will look like" makes the project seem more approachable. Keep 'em coming!

[@mikeflewelling7374]

Don’t be afraid to buy the right tools for the job. If you ever wonder why something is more difficult than it should be, there is probably a tool that will make it easier, safer and give you a better result.

[@jlinker7]

In a world where sharing how much you spent on something or how much money you make (your end of year video about that years income), is taboo, I really appreciate that you do this. it allows a better understanding for someone approaching a project like this, or considering trying to go full time woodworker/content creator. Thank you for that and keep up the good work.

[@lloydmiller5275]

One thing I would have added was sill foam between bottom PT 2x4 and the concrete. All and all, your build is pretty awesome.

[@WoodUCreate]

I know it's "just a shed", but for shed-greatness, you will likely be spending a lot of time in this shed I assume? Will it be an extension of your shop? One thing I know when you lay your 2-by on the slab is you put in a thin strip of foam so the 2-by sits on top of that. I believe that is to keep critters and dust/rain from coming through the base plate into the shed. I'm certainly no building expert but these are things people might need to know if they're going to be wanting to keep their shop/shed clean. I'm hoping to get a shed installed next year, prebuilt, drop on a slab type. I don't have the time or youth to do it myself, it's enough to plan and acquire all the building needs.

[@PeterCrooks-ss4vs]

What a beautifully done

[@jeremytaunton8813]

This is a fun mix of "I remember learning that" and "I should have learned that sooner" and "yeah, that is something I needed to know before watching the video" moments. Thanks for sharing and I hope the build goes well!

[@TheTrullGallery]

I work alone all the time (and for YEARS!). Mostly I'm good with it, but yeah, sometimes it sucks. You get really good at figuring out how to move things without dying! 😂

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Hola! 🖐Awesome to see you have the framing up. Mrs. Shop Nation must be a blast; she hears the nailgun and boom, she's firing it. You are at the Dr. and she puts up safety signs. She strolls by, all of a sudden she's helping set in a framed wall IN SANDALS!! Grammy (my wife) is just like that, in fact we have shop tools for me and INDOOR tools for her so that there is never cross contamination when she's working on "her" projects😂 Glad you were not seriously hurt, take care. Looking forward to the next one. Have a good one Adios! 👊

[@Gondor146]

Carpenter here, first just want to say good on you for going out and learning new skills. For anyone else that plans to do something like this I highly recommend the book "A Roof Cutter's Secrets" shows how to do all sorts of wonky math and framing. 2 critiques. 1. your headers seem to me to be undersized, you say you live in Ohio so that probably means snow load to some degree, maybe even lake effect if that's so id ask your architect friend you had do the render for some header sizes the last thing you want is the windows to crack or god forbid the roof system to fail, 5 ft is the line where you jump to double jacks so good job there. 2. under your bottom plate on your slab you'd usually put some sort of gasket material or caulked out sealant, this helps stop wind, water and bugs from making their way inside. those are the big things that stood out to me other than that anyone else plans on doing something else like this installing trusses is easier if from the ground put them near where you need upside down let them hang there and then from a ladder flip them over and nail them off, when building walls on the ground, square the wall up before the lift and if you have multiple guys put some sheathing on it or if its just you put a diagonal board across the studs that will stop the wall from bending until you can sheet the wall. and have the driver drop the lumber package near the jobsite those piggyback forks can drive over pretty much any yard. hope this helps good job cant wait to see the final project

[@davids8493]

Knowledge is unbelievable, experience is irreplaceable. Good on you.

[@chairmansocial]

I can barely hang a picture frame straight but I watch all of your videos. The authenticity that you admit to making mistakes is real and I appreciate that..

[@sharksys]

Thanks so much for the great videos Travis! I really enjoy the fact that I am not the only person that screws up projects. Just wish I could finish them like you do with so much class. Hey, by the way, reach out if you want a supply of safety glasses. I have been manufacturing and selling them for over 20 years. I actually helped introduce that style you had on in 2001. I'm glad the injury wasn't more than what it turned out to be. Having been in the safety industry for so long, I've seen some things you wouldn't believe.

[@ssgLunchbox]

I went through this process 2 years ago when I built a 15x16 shed with 10' walls on my own. I wish I had the time and money to do it again because I learned so much. I made a lot of the same mistakes and had a lot of the same frustrations working alone. Glad I am not the only one.