How to build stairs without stringers

[@mmanny123]

Essential Craftsman shoutout! Both you guys are awesome!!

[@irvinwittmeier5208]

i was going to say the same thing !;-)

[@mikejones9992]

Who else u guys watch. I want to learn more tips

[@quan_ftw]

@@mikejones9992 I like to make stuff is another solid channel. im a big fan of all 3

[@johnhoyle1647]

dude. wheresmycar finish carpentry tv, dude is awesome..

[@squirrellyboe7421]

Manesh Mathew larry haun is a Must watch. essential craftsmen is okish but if you want production framing traing then go with haun.

[@TheJl272]

Essential craftsmen and crazy framer hands down best two carpenters on youtube!

[@blitzburghbilly7813]

Jo Lafa I AGREE WITH YA ON ESSENTIAL & CRAZY FRAMER HERE. BUT THAT ( SAMURAI CARPENTER) IZ 1 SICK DUDE WITH HIZ SKILLZ AZ WELL .....

[@reymartvvillanueva788]

And Larry Haun...RIP

[@domenicmariani1849]

Dont forget @DIYForKnuckleheads !

[@wind5250]

@@reymartvvillanueva788 Larry Haun Was the greatest . I'm a licensed home building contractor who learned most of his skills from his videos . That was the first guy i ever saw that broke down each part of building into understandable parts anyone could follow and learn from. His videos' are still worlds better than most of the crap out there now and they originally came on vhs !!

[@trickyricky12147]

​@wind5250 I second that! Someone just needs to make a High Definition remastered version of Haun's "Stick Built" 1976 series. Otherwise, I still can see and understand what Larry shows in those videos. I'm sure FineHomeBuilding already has it remastered.

[@sklereth]

Thanks for the follow up video. It's awesome seeing you stand walls and hang trusses by yourself, but these little projects are fun too. I like how you pulled out a chainsaw instead of a smaller motor, or even a chisel, ha. Essential craftsman is a solid channel to watch as well. Cheers!

[@jasperpott6341]

'...so I'm going to notch it' and a sudden chainsaw appears. Thanks for the video!

[@enricovaliant3935]

I would have the steps resting on a couple of patio slab. Keeps the wood out of the dirt. However, you still deserve the beer. Good job.

[@FloridaTwoWheelAdventures]

Funny you mentioned Essential Craftsman. I discovered your channel through a KZbin suggestion while watching some of his videos. You guys are both great!

[@anthonysmalawipredators8794]

You have to keep these videos coming! You're basically my digital mentor lol. I've picked up a lot of solid techniques man! I'm itchin for the "speed square for dumbies" video btw

[@zIITOASTYIIz]

I don't know why that made me laugh 😂 "the overhang is In the way so I'm gonna notch it" *me expecting you to pull out a nice little flush cut saw* then you pull out a chainsaw 😂

[@theoriginalbuggins]

SO years ago, I worked on stage crews in London's West End. On the biggest show I ever worked, an opera, there was a crew of set-builders who'd worked round the clock for weeks to get the set up and ready on time. When these guys assembled anything out of timber, it was usually 3/4" ply cladding 2x2 framing, so everything was held together with 2" #8 screws. The screws went in - the whole way - with a hammer! No screw guns back then, and these guys were working as fast as they could. When a screw came back out, the guys used Stanley Yankee pump screwdrivers. From then on, any time I was using screws in softwood, I'd tack them in or drive them the whole way with a hammer. Ugly, but when you're in a hurry, it works.

[@paulp1008]

jesus..`stanley yankee`!...gives me flashbacks to the bad old days...

[@chipperkeithmgb]

Wore out two of those

[@loupecci4901]

Nice steps, but can they open a beer?

[@Guust_Flater]

I want that on a T-shirt ! 👍😂

[@gone9677]

Yes they can actually

[@ttfweb1]

I really like those little tags on the ends of the boards. You should buy extra ones.

[@phatmanoflove]

Just curious. What's holding the front of the stairs up?

[@MrBigheart07]

Time for a beer is right! 😊

[@catsmeow5566]

Thank you for this. At first I was disoriented by the camera. It looked like everything was warped & I started to get motion sickness, but when it was more still it was easier to watch. I managed to focus enough to watch and I'm glad I did. You are very skilled with the saws and getting everything lined up so quickly. This is the first video of yours that I've seen. What was the size of that deck? Now I need to find where you do the railing. Do you have a link to that one? The hammering the screws in a bit to get them set is a great trick I'll have to try. I need to build a 5'x4' landing (I thought 4'x4' would work but using 3d planning tools showed it would be waay too small).

[@benseleski8860]

I noticed you didn't use acq for your stairs and no expansion space between the treds on the stairs how come?

[@zerflexer9919]

Your are a awesome craftsman, but I question if the steps will not root quicker because you installed them directly on parts of the grass?! Thanks for your answer.

[@laughingkars889]

They would. Better to put a couple of paving slabs down first or at least some stone chippings/hardcore

[@bradleyakulov3618]

Work smart, work hard, and get the job done sooner!

[@Mixwell1983]

Commented about EC channel the other day. Glad you watch him too. He is very wise.. His circular saw pro tips vid was amazing. Your vids are dope too man.. The way you work shows you know what the fuck you are doing. You just bang shit out quick and are on point. From what i seen you look young or my age ish im 35 but you work like youve been doing it for many many years.

[@AJ-od7mv]

Homie just pulled a chainsaw out of his sleeve like he playing grand theft auto lol

[@Thecrazyframer]

GTA Framing

[@nathanryckman2239]

where do you perform your act (work)?

[@MartinPlanner2]

what nails do you use for framing? i mean size or manufacturer or any speciality on them?

[@NewBeRVer]

I wasn’t expecting a builder to use a chainsaw! Lol!

[@irvinwittmeier5208]

I click as soon as i see you posted as always nice job !;-)

[@johnmoenster9696]

I didn't see that chainsaw on your toolbelt video. I guess it can't open a beer.😁

[@Mixwell1983]

Hey bro theres another youtuber called finish carpentry tv, he is another young dude but does amazing work. True pro. Im sure youve probably seen his channel already but if not check him out.

[@thesource190]

So happy I subscribed to you!

[@augie3251]

Like for essential craftsman and crazy framer collab video

[@deanno7067]

Great project thanks for uploading

[@jmnh2009]

you should make a review video on the tools you own, and use for framing. Would be very helpful

[@ZulkSOD]

That was litterally the last vid he put out....

[@Humphrey2309]

Who needs an oscillator when you got a chainsaw hahahaha.... Nice work man

[@MHendrixJr]

He used the fine tooth chain lol

[@lordrichard8184]

In one of your videos you talked about getting a replacement head for your hammer. I was watching rr building’s channel. What do I keep in my tool belt. He was talking about how Martinez tools was started by the guy who founded stilleto after he sold the stilleto. Currently they produce the hammer with the replaceable head. And have different heads for sale.

[@offroadchevy4x496]

I've seen em, the heads are steel if I'm not mistaken and the handles are titanium. I'll stick with my stilletto, already dropped enough money on it, no point in throwing it to the side now lol

[@NT-yx1os]

Good job man!

[@revealingfacts4all]

Time for a beer (or two) nice!

[@edwardseth1230]

The Upper stair Deck Space is empty and has 3 spaces in between them..so that can be used as a secret compartment to hold some stuff like a crowbar or hammer other smaller tools.

[@4paynter]

How do you like the flexvolt circular saw? How does it compare to a dewalt corded circular saw? I’m conflicted in my decision to buy the flexvolt. Anybody please leave your thoughts. I frame additions with a smaller crew and am considering buying this saw. How does it do cutting through LVL? And would two batteries carry me through a whole day of cutting in most cases? Thanks!

[@Thecrazyframer]

I'm making that video right now . Thanks for the questions. I'll be sure to answer them all in the video.

[@Gottesacker86]

I have the Flexvolt saw as well. If you have power at the job site 2 batteries and 1 fast charger will never leave you stranded. I would say without power maybe 2-3 charged up batteries since you’re cutting LVLs and such. I mostly cut 3/4” Pine and cedar with mine.

[@4paynter]

The Crazy Framer awesome thanks! Looking forward to it !

[@charlieobrien5825]

When you lifted the whole steps up to the thickness of the decking board was support under the bottom step as it was raised.i no it was screwed but must of been off the ground so wondering

[@trh4982]

Someone in the comments thought you were going to leave the tags on? Damn first world problems today.

[@Engineer9736]

iTRYER Someone in the comments is bothered about someone thinking that he leaves the tags on? Damn first world problems today.

[@chriscrosby8012]

It’s a little over who cares it’s my deck Lol 😂 you’re pretty funny Spider-Man 🙋‍♀️💗

[@fastjazz]

This is ridiculous overkill but exactly what I would do for my own deck!

[@fieldagent59isintheforest32]

turned out strong as stone....but seems like a little overkill with all the screws and nails....I live in CA, and the self tapping screws are not cheap here.....

[@ZulkSOD]

Nice stilleto cheers from norway

[@zippythechicken]

good job

[@matthiasBdot]

Can you please explain why you are setting the pencil marks like that when measuring?

[@edwardmountain7186]

Layout

[@johnsonjohnson6919]

What kind of camera is that ..

[@blitzburghbilly7813]

BUT NOW, IT'S TIME FOR A BEER 🍺 ..... 🙃 Snickering Here 👈🏼 ..... PRETTY KOOL WAY OF BUILDING A NEW SET OF STEPS. QUICK & EASY TOO. .....Heeey, WHERE'Z THE (CRAZY KOOL) ADIRONDACK CHAIR YOU MADE ? ..... YOUR OUTSIDER IZ STARTING TO LOOK PRETTY SHARP THERE MAN. 👍🏼 👏🏼 ..... ( KNUCKLE👊🏽BUMP ) The Crazy Framer .....

[@josezapata6700]

🍺😁👌well done time for a beer

[@Hebsparks]

Bad. Ass. Thanks for doing this!

[@jon8864]

I hope you had something handy to open your beer.

[@rrtds9378]

Very fast to follow for a 2nd rate handyman like me using 2nd rate tools. I'm still in the cutting section, lol.

[@adammckenzie1873]

faster to do stringers lol

[@Guust_Flater]

Believe it or not....before this video a beer commercial...😂

[@benjaminmellingen5340]

This channel is a beer commercial XD

[@drlubricant6185]

Youre the man

[@StreetKingz4Life]

I've been watching your videos.and u are not a crazy framer ,that's unless u use brad nails in I-Beams lol,your style of craftsmanship is individually intellectual,just like the saying no 2 cooks are ever the same,i know it's just a title u give your channel,,,,,yet though am a wood-worker i like your watching your workmanship i learn something every time,excellent workstyle buddy thumbs up from the caribbean

[@richardpalusaar3364]

You are using enough screws and nails to build 2 sets of stairs. Aren't you worried about water seeping in between the crack in the blocks? Why no gap between the top boards, it would help keep water off them and allow for expansion when they soak up water. No gap can equal screw and nail heads popping out. The more overhang you add the weaker the ends. Sometimes less is more. Otherwise good video, commentary and spirit. Liked the trick with the screws. Seeing you doing that in combination with using a long driver bit made it make sense for me, not so good when using short driver bits...

[@likearockcm]

Chainsaw,guess a jig saw was to slow .😊

[@casperwallace9685]

Man you work fast........

[@alealkomaholi]

On my work there's this carpenter who says always put heart side towards sky (not in english) in wood boards and whatnot. Ever heard of it? You do it also?

[@sirstickjcs]

I have always put the heart side down. That allows water to run off the boards.

[@alealkomaholi]

@@sirstickjcs Huh ive been told heart side runs water off better. Also not so much in framing but the 2,2x10cm boards for drywall installation for example apparently over time the wood wants to straighten itself looking from the year rings so if the heart side is up sides of the board will suck in to the wall instead of curving out. so ive been told

[@hotrodpaully1]

omg I can't believe how warped those boards where look like boards you build a boat with. I know if you put enough screws in them you can pull the warp out but I would have thrown those boards in the fire pit and bought some new ones

[@dr.feelgood2358]

not the simplest way to do it, but probably better

[@ST-ej9bt]

NICE

[@rickbear1092]

Seems like u can build a house faster than a deck 😂

[@four4four636]

Rick Bear 😂 i said the same thing. Steps are tedious though and always take time because they really have to be done right.

[@MD-cd7em]

YES SIRR..

[@Jagermonsta]

haphazard screwing is the best kind of screwing

[@randydueck889]

Make a pair of saw horses - so much better to work off those than the rough, nasty ground.

[@MistAtsiM]

Should've used camo screws

[@andrewmartinek9135]

I don't know if you know this trick or not. But did you know that you could measure those boards once and then make the 4 cuts. By stacking the boards on each other and then cutting them. T

[@JackPatterson2232]

the blade depth of his saw my not be able to cut all 4

[@andrewmitchell8401]

Just sit back and learn..you ain’t teaching this guy nothing.

[@petemoore5444]

You can't really call these stairs......they're steps.

[@chev2500hd1]

those stairs weigh more than the deck I bet

[@Natural-Causes]

There’s no room to screw it in with the other 40 screws already in there....lol

[@andrewmitchell8401]

I’m the roughest carpenter in Nanaimo,BC..fuck it ya don’t make money building pianos!

[@Factory928AC]

Well dayummm!

[@adammckenzie1873]

if u had a 10 foot high deck this would be a long process

[@TehSurre]

Is it necessary to use that many nails on the boxes? Coming from a guy with zero knowledge of woodworking.

[@wills5482]

About 2 or 3 for each board is OK, but a couple more doesn't hurt

[@ron827]

He keeps the nail and screw companies in business, maybe even sponsored by them. :-)

[@TehSurre]

@@ron827 hahhahahahah that might be a factor too :P

[@TehSurre]

@@wills5482 rather safe than sorry I guess :)

[@ron827]

It appears the bottom box has two unnecessary deck boards which were covered by the top box.

[@jkunderwood3291]

Ron keeps the step height the same and adds strength.

[@Infected_Miller]

Requires a payment to wacth...

[@hagenoft]

Lol I saw essential craftsman start the screws with a hammer too!

[@askthisoldtileman5401]

Hey great work have you try the cuz saw . And the battery Guns.You would be in haven, have a beer on me.

[@josargor8179]

how a framer does stairs.

[@allandocater6296]

My adventure with woodworking started with Woodglut.

[@lostintime8651]

Only $70 in screws

[@pumpkin6429]

👌

[@YuriyKhovansky]

Woodglut has very good and accurate plans.

[@teddyfreeman1315]

This is nothing more than a cordless ad for dewalt. the process is silly !

[@alangoodwin1966]

Wrong on every level. Fast and easy, nope…..there is a faster and easier way……the right way. Stick to farming. That deck looks squirrelly too. It would fail codes in my area. Proper stairs are done by top carpenters, hire one next time. If your ego is too big to except this….then your not going to make it as a carpenter.

[@kristinareeves612]

Lol that is not the fastest easiest steps, cut stringers it really is easier and faster

[@tylernol8890]

Butcher!!

[@nathanryckman2239]

what does he have against stringers? it seems to me he could have lay ed out and cut a few of them for a fraction of the time and materials

[@michaelhull1813]

WTF? This is how you waste wood, and time.

[@tombryan1]

If I built like you I would soon be out of business due to callbacks. Just calling it like it is. No footings, no doublers, no L60's no through bolting. Shoddy. The people that give you praise are not experienced tradesmen, just young people that are naive about building practices, but if it strokes your ego, then I guess it works for you. You Tube is filled with poor advice, you are not alone.

[@nickvonflue7429]

Tom bryan what scares me is the basic things he doesn't know yet he builds entire houses

[@mikegilberg8776]

This is a deck at his own house that will be taken down in a few years when he rebuilds the house, that's why it isn't built perfectly, it doesn't need to be.

[@bornn68]

Tom Bryan I see you don't have shit on your Channel. Maybe you should help us all out and start making videos since you're such a smarty pants.

[@nickvonflue7429]

joe luce some of us have full time jobs doing quality work and don't have hours on end to film and edit videos

[@oleggavrilov7083]

@@nickvonflue7429 nice excuse bro, also you know that you can literally film it on your phone and if the content is good nobody cares about 'editing'? But you will not do shit anyway so don't bother