How To Layout like a PRO with String and Batter Boards

[@eliotcurtis2155]

This guy has got to be the cleanest builder I’ve ever seen . Everything has just come out the wrapper on every video

[@pixelbender896]

Everything always looks better on video dude. I do this shit for a living in seattle. Shits dirty, muddy, shit everywhere on big sites.

[@roosterhardman1823]

Ive been laying out and doing concrete slabs and general construction for over 25 years, and your information is 100% accurate, and very efficient. Keep up the good videos and the top notch construction. Thank you

[@CONCRETEMAN5581]

Sam Here Rooster 5th generation here.

[@Keanu-x7w]

I'm building my first pole barn-you are the only person I was able to understand on how to lay out my post square-thanks for saving my ass.

[@justinbriggs8275]

We are building a post frame building. Thanks to this Chanel we aren’t building a pole barn. Just bought lumber and starting on leveling and making a pad. These videos are amazing. 102x42 wish us luck.

[@russellhamner5150]

Thanks a million guys they just dropped my framing package this morning your method simplified it fantastically. It’s been 40 years since I laid out, I feel like I owe you a beer…lot of great tips (got to buy another 100 ft tape that was awesome)

[@Bold_bezels]

I’m from Philippines and I used to work as an aircraft technician, we use imperial like everywhere and anything and to be honest until now it still hurts my brain computing or even by just listening to you but then after I arrived here in Australia and work as a carpenter and holy sheeet everything is changed, it’s like first grade mathematics, no quarters, no fractions, no nothing just say the digits and that’s it. Metric just literally saves my life.

[@jonhayes6127]

I was lucky enough to be taught how to do layout with batter boards and string line when I was first in the biz 30 years ago. Set batter boards 5 ft outside of building lines. Buildings are always right on with square. It's amazing how many builders don't know how to do it this way.

[@hermitld]

When the batteries die or you forget your calculator, the '6' '8' '10' ratio works too. You are a very good teacher, and make layout look easy, thanks for your informative videos.

[@TomYoureDoingItWrong]

Very timely find for me. I just picked up a 70 x 30 shelter kit from an auction yesterday (12/29/2022), and I would like to mount the support posts on Sonotubes. I am looking forward to learning exactly where and how to place those tubes and posts; pre-fabricated steel isn't nearly as forgiving as wood. This channel is THE best instructional place for us unranked amateurs to learn how to do it. Thanks for making these videos!

[@hollisgleason5334]

This is a gold mine of information!! On a previous project me and my younger brother were to put up a lean-to shade area next to our barn and in our attempts to make the square posts straight and equidistant all around was almost impossible and we barely managed to make it square... B U T! After watching this video and going step by step we have flawlessly thrown up 8 posts for another shade project and it’s such a relief to have this kind of video for help. You definitely deserve a Nobel prize for this masterpiece of a video

[@larrygf]

Excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. Your help has been immense in helping us layout our deck. I am teaching 3 teenage boys how to lay out a deck or building and asked them to watch this video before we start. Well done.

[@therealderjett]

I remember back in 89 going over this with the head of our survey department at Burgess and Niple as a new hire. I think we did 4 or 5 practice layouts before going out to a job site. He didn't want anyone using the laser layout system who couldn't do a manual layout. Batteries on that old equipment would always die when you needed it the most. Those ni-cad bricks weighed a ton when you had to make sure you had enough power for a full day. Great video

[@ryanj.hanson6920]

Thats the first time I've seen a batter board at an angle. I love that!!

[@MrBowNaxe]

Addressing people on KZbin that freak-out over the painted tape was hilarious! Very informative and a joy to watch! thanks for sharing.

[@norfy]

I almost spit out my drink lol

[@TokyoCraftsman]

I just did this last week laying out the holes and anchors for climbing trees in some parks over here, it is really cool when all the strings end up bang on! Cheer from Tokyo!

[@masterofnone]

I watched every second of this video, I am never building a building but I did. Great video man

[@terrythomas790]

Me to. I m the kind who likes to drive into new home sites and just look at the skeletons of the building being built!

[@Americanvet708]

After trying to do it myself and wasting almost 2 days I watched your video and had it done and square in an hour. Thanks for the helpful advice

[@diddyybrad8697]

I went back to check what was said and it was 68' 5 5/8" so I stand corrected.... the app calculation is good. good video. I'm planning a garage and will build on a monolithic slab and this video is helping me understand how to ensure my slab will be square. Thanks!

[@YourMom-kn5lp]

Thank you brother helped out a lot. We need more real men like you brother. Keep pushing in that blessed direction.

[@MNLanger]

I'm a homeowner who recently hired pros to build a deck this summer. I was just looking for some info on how the project will go so I am more informed on the technical pieces that will go into my project. The video was really well done and very informative and I appreciate your expertise and the time you took to make it. Thanks!

[@awac4577]

Hey guys, thank you for the excellent video. Nothing like having teachers who know how and what to teach and have some fun doing it at the same time!

[@richg8799]

This is by far the best explanation and tutorial of setting batter boards and squaring a building!!!!

[@ScottGloverTX]

Your timing of this video was perfect. I will be laying out footers for my shipping containers connected by a canopy and a new predator-proof chicken run very soon. As always, thanks so much for the very informative and detailed commentary. I think you should have your own TV show as you are very entertaining as well. ~Sleepy Hollow Farm @ White Bluff, Tennessee~

[@RRBuildings]

Awesome good luck

[@silvergrizzly316]

Scott Glover, I mentioned that one time about the Essential Craftsman, and boyyyy did I get jumped on, which I do understand now. He really wouldn't want to do that, he would never get anything accomplished due to producers, writers, executives always dictating to him and his crew on what to do, stand, say, pose for this camera, pose for that camera, ect. But, if the money's there...🤔.........🤑🤑🤑

[@RRBuildings]

@@silvergrizzly316 I like making my own show

[@GarwoodNick]

What's TV?

[@timothychapman2840]

Im watching this at 5AM. Now i want to go build something......But im not going too. Great video though. Thx much!!

[@haroldthehandyman]

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[@jeremywalker4870]

Same! Lol. But I am. 🤣😎

[@Yogo73731]

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[@thabrooklynfellah]

Stay off that coke

[@LirikoSam]

I know this feeling hahaha 😊

[@168grhp]

Thank you! I was having trouble squaring the corners of my 12x24 deck layout using string and the 345 rule. After watching this I bought two identical 100' tape measures and easily squared it up.

[@eddiedauniika9844]

Yes, this explanation makes it easy for us to understand. Thank you. Really regret didn't learning this before building my house. Coz my house isn't square. Anyways, that's for video, very educational for my future projects

[@robertgullickson8758]

The voice of experience! Thank you for the tips. I'll be using them

[@theloneuchyeehaw8097]

Awesome video man! About to build my first pole barn in a couple day and wanted to see what was the most efficient way to do so and I found it! also thanks for the knot for the string line, I always fight it. Never thought to do it but I've always known that knot as a Copenhagen knot. God bless you man!

[@Jose.A.Acevedo]

Great video. It's probably one of the better ones I've seen on how to set a string. Thank you for sharing!

[@noroomforgloom]

Yeah man! Keep it simple and get it done. Just enough fine tuning to stay on target but keeping it real at the same time. I’d hire your crew anytime. Thanks!

[@FixItFrench]

This is the kind of Information that is t shared much on the internet, at least well! Great work, I needed this 👍🏼👍🏼

[@metalrooves3651]

good explanation.l see so many of these youtubers doing it without this accuracy,l cant imagine how those others get a straight square building.I constantly like to see how others do it,,l pick up something every time.l like their diagonal batter board idea,

[@talalcockar1389]

I was laying out a half pipe with some friends à while ago and it seemed to take forever to get it right. I'll use this for the next one, thanks for taking the time to make the video!

[@dgt3800]

I wonder if the ONE genius who gave a thumbs down would like to explain how this is really done properly....

[@didiamund903]

Thank you for taking the time to film and explain this process. I am about to put up a rabbit barn and wanted to be sure I had it straight and square. This helped me understand the process better. Thank you.

[@patricktrier4503]

Great job on this video. I have seen your other videos on this subject and they are good to, but I like how thorough you are in this one. Thanks! An idea for another video might be how the site is graded before you do the layout. Fill vs. virgin soil, problems with rocky soil, things of that nature. I am toying with the idea of doing that part myself for my DIY project, but I need to research more about that topic.

[@maxsmart8786]

Wish we could get you guys to build our building in Irwin, Idaho! You guys are fantastic!

[@timothywillis7872]

I’m in Kimberly Idaho and was thinking the same thing!

[@OO-df1rd]

This was so informative. Simply explained. Great job. I low-key want to work for you. If you ever expand, and in need of workers, look no further. Thanks for the great content!

[@supareelprimo6782]

For me, the ideas in kzbin.infoUgkxAfqpMLyFn37qcqUl0FAzqkkycQeXqrhP Plans were a starting point for building different sheds . Ryan gives ideas that allow an individual to draw nicest conclusions into the design and building of his or her own shed.

[@rustyneedles3743]

SPAMMY fucking bullshit

[@kyledean6659]

Kyle ALWAYS enjoy your vids but we just put our poles at the 40 x60 then adding the perlins stops us from having to trim the metal off on corners and gables,,just the way we do it...have a great and safe year...be blessed

[@M3RenovationServicesOttawa]

Thanks for taking the time to provide details. I am in the process to build my own shop. Love your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@kevinb5075]

I love these videos. They teach me a lot of good information. I hired a contractor to build a barn for me and now I can check his work (while he’s not there) to ensure that everything is “level” (or plumb) straight and square! Thanks Kyle and crew!

[@aaronpachal9002]

Glad to see the new video. It seemed like the last few have been a little less on the building and more on the behind the scenes material, which is good as well.

[@jameskauffman8405]

This was great, cause I'm going layout a foundation for a shed. Thanks for the refresher course. Love your work and the videos.

[@drymoonproperties]

Excellent video same exact thing I did for forty plus years happy to see those traits are still being used today. Thanks enjoyed the video.

[@MrB82901]

Clear and precise instructions. Just in time for spring time building in the Rocky Mountains. Thank you.

[@deanehill9730]

Paint the tape as much as you want, it’s your tape. Great video, thank you. Looking forward to what’s next.

[@hubbiestheman]

As you have taught us math never lies. great video thanks for all your hard work.

[@kevinfox7825]

Love the batter board on an angle,saves time . Thank you.!

[@mikeknoll1130]

Thanks for not over talking the explanations on this video.

[@jacobd6235]

Great explanation on the process. It would be awesome to see a detailed explanation on setting brackets and some more info on the story pole. I did see the story pole video, but still confusing about the grade measurement.

[@seanmichaelbeasley4694]

Still can't understand how anyone likes their hammer in the back. Love the channel, just found it. Keep up the great videos.

[@niartano]

I was assigned this video for a carpentery class. It helped me to better understand how to use the Pythagorean theorem in a practical context, so thank you for that. A lot of the terminology you used is still foreign to me, but I learned a couple new words here. The elevation grading was confusing to me, so it may have been illuminating to see more of the project coming together.

[@bisonsanchez5090]

Is ur carpentry class part of a trade school for the union or a shop class kinda thing where they teach u the super basics

[@jeffreyhill3960]

Never seen the batter boards at a 45 , we made 2 boards, but this seems better, easier. Live and learn.

[@chrishamill9272]

Me either.. great if you have the space for them I guess

[@jerrywhite4497]

I used the 3, 4, 5 rule to find 90⁰ corners for football and soccer fields when I worked at the High Schools. For those it was 30', 40', 50', but it could be inches or yards etc. Love your videos!

[@mopreppinmolivin]

The 3,4,5 rule is the Pythagorean therom. Those numbers just happen to satisfy the formula.

[@idaholewis265]

Thank you Guy’s for taking the time & effort to make this Video to help others! I have watched your Video a few different times and have learned a lot from it 👍 Again, Thank You!!

[@drewpearce914]

Your videos are always top notch. Learn great tricks every time I watch one!

[@johnnyhopkins7297]

Nice work guys. I usually lay out my points with rebar pins to exact dimensions then use a level to plumb up lines to the batter boards.

[@oojagapivy]

Excellent layout explanation. I plan on linking this for my construction class because of the tips shown (Pythagorean triangle, height setup of batter boards, string adjustments etc). I’ll have to tell them to ignore your dimensions though as we work in mm in Australia.

[@RRBuildings]

Haha that’s still awesome let me know how they like it or if it helps them put it into perspective

[@steveholton4130]

That's Great! Make sure they ALL Click the LIKE button!

[@gametlogging1942]

@@RRBuildingssay I was building a 40x60, so of I was using 2x4 in rough cut lumber on the outside of the building I'd make it 39'10"x59'10"?

[@Oivat]

Great video, your something else the way you explain & the visual detail you provided just makes everything so easy to understand!!👊🏽👊🏽

[@calebwheat2831]

Enjoyed how you made the complex simple. Nicely done, sirs.

[@cliftonobrien588]

I do it a little differently but basically the same. We chalk lines right on the ground, but your right that if there's slope, the measurements will be off. But I do foundations, not post frame, and the dig is flat. You only really need to measure one diagnal, and then it's just lengths of walls after that. There's no doubting the accuracy here though, your money! Nice clear instruction Kyle!

[@psidvicious]

One diagonal SHOULD, theoretically be enough but it’s always good practice to double and even triple check. It’ll save you some day, guaranteed.

[@cliftonobrien588]

@@psidvicious Math never lies. I'm not discounting double checking. On more complication building sites, you have to pick just 2 lines to square. Always pick the largest portion of the building, and then everything else gets measured off of that.

[@psidvicious]

@@cliftonobrien588 We’re in complete and total agreement. Control lines. An ‘X’ and ‘Y’ axis that everything is dimensioned off of is SO important. ‘Leap-frogging’ dimensions one off of the next, to the next, to the next is really bad practice and can get accumulated error. Bring EVERYTHING off of the controls. Preferably ‘center-lines’, so that errors can be reduced by half right away.

[@cliftonobrien588]

@@psidvicious Yes sir, exactly! well said

[@pablopmp5096]

Excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to share it.

[@Rudy-up3ss]

Enjoying your videos from Nova Scotia Canada 👍

[@chrisfisher1100]

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[@redpilladdict8204]

You are awesome brother, pros for real. I’ve learned a lot from ya. Appreciate how you teach!!

[@ericstrickler4582]

Right on amigos! Thanks so much for making that understandable for a novice builder. Many thanks!

[@mikemarriam]

Great tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to produce it.

[@Stan_in_Shelton_WA]

The right and simple way. Batter boards on a 45 rather than the much more complicated and unnecessary L shaped ones most KZbin videos show.

[@Crakheadzombie]

Great demonstration. I’m sure I’ll be using it in my next Build

[@ale189251]

This should be taught in school. You can get a long way in life knowing this.

[@reccon10]

Quick story about steel tapes. Was building an athletic track for a High School and the survey that was provided was very minimal. Had to pull 100ft tapes often. After we set our forms for drain system we had to get a survey check before pouring. Turns out the shrinkage and expansion of a steel tape with 20 degrees Celsius (68F) of variance is enough to fail you when the tolerances is 2cm (¾ inch). Great vid btw

[@munsters2]

RE:Rob Charrron. Yep. Old time surveyors tested their steel tapes according to current temperature conditions before using them.

[@mitchyelvington4776]

This is the best batter board video! Out there!

[@jeffhowell667]

Lol so you do like Greg's way better on the string knot. Excellent work guys.

[@gregmckay666]

Such precision. I'm not in the building trade but I love watching perfection.

[@cjones1262]

We own a company thay does this work. This is the video we have new guys watch. Great video for beginners

[@rudifranklin6945]

Great Video, I,m laying out a octagonal building this is a great way to do things! Thank for the fantastic explanation

[@morphaeus77]

You're great man! Everything is strongly professional! My compliments!

[@CaltheScot]

I am about to build a similar building using concrete posts and have watched a number of videos along these lines but none come close to being as good as these. Great detail and a pleasant tone with added humour. Subscribed. I am also pleased to see you adopted Greg's knot tying method, despite mocking it a few films back. I am sure you could save hours if you went metric, 65' and 5 5/8" - asking for trouble. Still, you seem to get there in the end. Look forward to seeing more. Brilliant.

[@Triggerman2505]

Man, I just can not get enough of your videos. I am not in the trade but am handy enough to tackle building my own pole barn, and your videos have thought me a ton. You should truly be proud of how much you have contributed to mankind. I live in Niagara ON, Canada, and planning to build a 40X70 Pole barn. May I ask who does the blueprints for you that you submit to the town? Thank you in advance.

[@terrybyrd5105]

When I built my home (15 years ago), I became so frustrated with batter boards that I layed out the longest wall using a string level. I then layed out the adjoining walls using a hand fashioned 6/8/10 triangle. Sheer determination and faith in God were the only reasons it worked - but in the end it came out 1/2 inch off level and 3/4 inch off square across a 24x40 diagonal. After wasting almost 100 linear feet of 2x10, I also gave up on laying out stair stringers. I finally installed a second hand set of fiberglass FEMA steps at my entry door. Glad somebody understands all that math!

[@MrPhilthereal]

The best builder on KZbin 😍🤘🏼

[@ryanstoltzfus5468]

We don’t subtract the 3 inches for the wall lath, just put 1 1/2 marks on the level. That way you are not planting column against the string or wind blowing the line against the columns. Another thing we do is tie a loop that doesn’t move mark the string 8ft o/c. Take it down to drill footers. Put the string up on the same loop, plant the columns

[@smirkinatu5512]

Thank you for recording and posting this educational video.

[@flacohueso307]

To get accuracy surveyors will use a steel tape they call a chain and use a thermometer to know how much the chain has contracted or expanded and a scale to check the tension to be used according to a chart.

[@AllAmericanDreamChaser]

You do a great job of explaining this process. You are a great teacher! Thank you for making another great video!😀👍

[@silvergrizzly316]

Thank you Kyle for this very informative and educational video my friend!!! 👍👍 God Bless my brother.

[@therealandrewlund]

I really enjoy your content. I've done a bit of construction, and am in the process of finishing a pole barn. The devil is in the details with the metal siding/trim, and your vids have really helped me develop a solid game plan. You do great work, and also don't take yourself too seriously. Hope you keep making videos.

[@boganphelps195]

Thank you for showing me what my grandpa showed me on the farm while building farm sheds and livestock carouse

[@bkrgls]

Sooooo, I was doing it the hard way (marking my points on the string and looking for those marks) and only using one tape measure. Thanks guys!

[@jamiecollins862]

The layout is definitely going to help. Have been doing concrete work for years. We are getting ready to start to build a pole barn house here soon

[@davidmadill9268]

I'm not sure what was worse, the tape getting painted or the way it was "accidentally" dropped right in the way of the paint! 😂 Your job site humor is on point. Really great video on building layout though. Keep up the great work!

[@candid1954]

Accuracy counts. Remember, two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left! 😆 Love the videos..great information!

[@bowhunting1013]

Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge, this is the best channel on you tube

[@eyemanm6045]

Amazing clarity on the presentation.

[@RunningCordoroy]

dude, this video is outstanding. If I could give you 100 thumbs up I would.

[@Dinkus0250Clyde]

NO!!!! You painted the tape measure! Anyways, great explanation. I've heard you say this before, but I think theres only one video showing it... Can you provide another video explaining the concrete pillars - how to determine the height at the top of them, the setting of the grade board, and then finally pouring of the concrete floor over those concrete pillars? I'm getting ready to start my own project and it would be great to see another explanation before I start it. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@joeclark4105]

is there a video build series to go with this layout video? I try to watch all your videos, so I can try and prep. for my own building.

[@RRENH]

This is one of the most helpful carpentry videos ever. You are an excellent teacher. Massive Thanks Kyle!

[@elis51501]

Thanks dudes! I am laying out a 36’x36’ pole barn and getting that diagonal correct was an issue to get for me to get until I downloaded that app! Thanks again

[@Garth2011]

Years back some of the trade called those "Blue Boards" however, they were 2x4's set at 90 degree's from one another and were set some distance from the actual building footing. The main concern too is to set the foundation square/parallel to the lot lines.

[@psidvicious]

I never heard them called blue boards, but I did always set up batter boards in a 90° corner ~5’ or so, off the actual building corner (or however much was necessary to keep them out of the way). I do kinda like the technique of using the single board on a ~45° angle to catch both corners though. As long as it’s not going to be in the way.

[@coachwilson5967]

Very cool. Math!!!! I can't wait to use this for my wife's green house.