How to cut shingles | 3 easy steps on cutting books

[@jackriley5974]

I'm sure while you educated other millennials, you've just entertained all the roofers over 60 years of age !!

[@MrLegit]

Thanks man! I learned from my teacher that was 45 at the time and I'm proud to employee him now. He's 65ish now and drive trailers and still gets on the roofs from time to time.

[@Murder2osix]

00:54 -Thought you were about to start food tasting on the roof. 😂

[@scottmcneill761]

I like using an old paper cutter, nice and straight 👌

[@robdonna1000]

I use an old pair of tin snips. And a speed square. Can't get a paper cutter in my tool bags. But straight is good. I like straight

[@lenhart8487]

Hey just wanted to say thank you for posting and sharing

[@discreetfire]

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[@rustymason7745]

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[@michaelrodriguez9311]

Excellent, helpful, clear directions! Thank you!

[@rekostarr7149]

thank you for the invaluable advice!

[@toddavis8603]

5 5/8 " very interesting.Good cuts with the hook knife!

[@ChanKe]

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[@MrLegit]

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[@patrickmayer9566]

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[@onlyscience7120]

Right to the point

[@justinfuqua1075]

This guy is Legit!

[@flydwin]

Really interesting!

[@phoenixinfinity595]

New subscriber

[@MrLegit]

Thanks man, enjoy the channel.

[@tjtechniques2807]

Nice video, really good camera work and production value, good job! I don't envy the way those tiles are packed. With GAF tiles I can produce four of these "books", with squared edges in a comparable amount of time with minimal prep, and without risk of cutting the last offset too small and compromising the laps of two entire courses. Yes, using the tape is too slow, but so is checking measurements against your tool every time is as well. Take an offcut with a factory square edge, mark increments for the tile offsets on the adjacent edge, then use it as a template for scoring your books before cutting. It's a fast jig to make that provides square marks at perfect offsets. Beats carrying an actual builders square around with you. Not a fan of this suggestion @ 7:34 , if your cutting is off don't split the last tile, just have one larger offset.

[@MrLegit]

Thanks for your input! I learned by cutting off a piece of three tab and using that. Tons of way to do it.

[@tjtechniques2807]

@@MrLegit Definitely, far too many ways to skin the cat. Interesting to see methods that others use too!

[@rickmcphee4206]

Thing is different brands. Owens Corning instructs to cut 61/2, 13, etc. best to follow manufacturers instructions.

[@bklyn2va2dc]

Nice view! Long way down!! Lol.

[@MrLegit]

Yeah man, it was 2 1/2 stories.

[@frankmontez6853]

Daanngg hard to find any videos on three tab shingles . Looking for how to stagger them correctly so I don't have any problems down the line . Is it simple as starter shingles use full length then second course , cut six inches then what ? Every coarse after keep cutting six inches till when ?

[@benpadilla4485]

Thank ya

[@MrLegit]

Anytime.

[@chrisbrad1514]

Does it make a difference if u use 2shingles and get a 4step pattern?

[@MrLegit]

Nope. That will work. You'll be moving more on the roof and it will slow ya down a little. However it won't cause a leak.👊🏼

[@devinmartinez7848]

What’s brand of blade knife you use?

[@zacheiriksson]

Never showed the best way. It's been years since I did it so I forget whether you gotta open and sort the Shingles first or not but just measure 1 full bundle and run through with a backwards circ saw blade. 3 bundles in 3 minutes

[@israelgabriel1989]

On the first method, where you just make one book, the first shingle is a full length shingle and the second method it's not, correct?

[@phoenixinfinity595]

Your video was very informative & entertaining I learned something what state are you in ??

[@MrLegit]

Washington

[@stevensilverman4863]

Bada bing bada boom bada bang!!!!!!!

[@baltazargaspar8233]

Lol roofing insights would have an opinion on the way you opened them bundles. I see a lot of installers doing what you did its fast and easy but guys that don't install will see it as wrong.

[@MrLegit]

Lol, I have thick skin. Let him talk smack to me, I'd embrace it and pitch it right back. I don't see him doing that to me though honestly. Time will tell. Cheers!

[@scramblendan]

Thanks 👍 I don't care what others think, wear the gloves and save your skin.

[@Mike-ef7xe]

Great job. Thanks

[@bretdoudvarietychannel3146]

I noticed you don’t use a square or anything to make sure your books are 90°... is that because everything overlaps? Or could it pose a problem if someone doesn’t have straight cuts?

[@MrLegit]

If someone doesn't cut straight it won't cause a leak just an eye sore. If it's terrible just recut it. Don't worry too much about it being super straight. Nail placement is more important.

[@bretdoudvarietychannel3146]

@@MrLegit thank you or clarifying!

[@MrLegit]

@@bretdoudvarietychannel3146 anytime.

[@williamwesolowski5191]

“ The Book Master “

[@Ermagawd]

I’m 2:36 into the video an already I’m like damn this dude taking too long LOL jk

[@MrLegit]

Buddy, your not joking I talk way too much.

[@Ermagawd]

@@MrLegit no way it’s all for the good! You teach me a lot thanks

[@johnotoole5786]

U never need a hook blade wit shingles o ly torch rubber u flip thm backwards wit a straight thn snap them

[@arnold8746]

Grab one of those paper cutter looking shingle cutters. They are a game changer, all your measurements right there. Bam just whack em right off.

[@coropinion]

I've roofed for 30 years a my hands are a mess. You'd be a fool not to wear gloves

[@MrLegit]

My hands are jacked up even from wearing gloves everyday.

[@Danthecoinman67]

My hands are fine ,my knees ,and lumbar are shot tho...

[@israelgabriel1989]

They should start manufacturing books it would be genius and fun

[@robdonna1000]

good idea I'll buy that

[@larrycrookshanks9091]

Pro tip? Comeon man. Lol

[@Yyyyyy5]

After you have made a six shingle book you start with a full shingle and then start your book....is this correct or no??

[@MrLegit]

Either way is correct. Just make sure you are not lined with your starter. Personally I do not use a full piece to start. Hope that helps man! If you have any more questions just holler.

[@rekostarr7149]

my hook blade doesn't work I think the blade angle is wrong. it could only cut in one pass no pointy angle to dig deep for multiple passes. bummer just spent like 34$ on it.

[@MrLegit]

It's the operator bruv.

[@Shift1dwn5up]

Little tip,flip shingle on backside,use straight blade and speed square to cut your sets.That way your cuts are perfectly straight at the seam.Plus they are easier to cut that way when shingles are cold.Unless of course your in a huge hurry and boss is pushing production the a hook blade is quick and affective,you just cant always get perfect cuts from them.

[@americafuckyea2789]

I carry two knives at work. Hook blade is main blade I work with. I really like the straight blade on underlayment tho or like you said scoring straight lines. I like your advice.

[@Shift1dwn5up]

@@americafuckyea2789 Straight blade also helps to cut the shingles much better when they are cold.Hook blade can be a pain sometimes and you end up tearing up your knuckles and getting chainsaw lookin cuts on your seams lol.Ive got used to just flipping the shingles and cutting on the non granulated side with straight blade.Score twice and break apart.You will get used to it.I like it now.I was all about hook blades but theres a time and a place for them.

[@ZinKaaOG]

@@Shift1dwn5up thanks g will try this

[@miapapa1955]

So why cut a book of shingles, How does it make the job faster?.

[@israelgabriel1989]

"Gun lock sharp knife" or "...shark knife"?

[@arnold8746]

I've always used starts and finishes. One side you start with, the other side you finish with, that way you always have a factory edge to edge, and you get the least waste.

[@supporterofeverythingyouli6255]

Exactly! Some of these guy's are so dam clueless 🙄 makes you wonder!

[@georgejetson4378]

I hope it’s OK. I know you mentioned smashing the Like button but I pressed it instead.

[@MrLegit]

🤣🤣🤣

[@larrycrookshanks1646]

Is that what the shingle manufacturer recommends.? It's called starts and finishes. And you should go back to shingle school.

[@bikerboy2791]

Why aren't 40 inch shingles a multiple of 5 5/8? When you cut the last longest shingle at 33 3/4, you're left with a 6 1/4 shingle fall off, not a 5 5/8 shingle fall off.

[@MrLegit]

What brand? Some manufacturers have different offsets.

[@bikerboy2791]

@@MrLegit Pabco

[@mikedeetch8960]

I cut them 6 9/16, 13 1/8, 19 5/8 and use a straight blade using the factory edge of the shingle cutting the back side of the shingle. I do them one at a time not stacked on too of each other using a flat surface like the roof itself or a sheet of plywood. They make a real clean square cut. Your method I am sure is faster but I doubt the cuts are as sguare.

[@z9944x]

Safety first.. no harness?? Funny boss

[@tchevrier]

so let me get this straight. Your wife is concerned about you coming home with dirty hands so you need to wear gloves. But she's not concerned about you working on a roof without any sort of safety harness?????

[@MrLegit]

Exactly.

[@JohnSmith-ew8db]

She has great insurance on him

[@MrLegit]

@@JohnSmith-ew8db she works at Kaiser Permanente 🤣🤣🤣

[@j4299]

200 percent right

[@zatoichimasseur6767]

That wasn't a dangerous roof in the slightest...

[@mewhoelse3554]

I have a faster method slow poke

[@MrLegit]

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[@mewhoelse3554]

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[@MrLegit]

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