How to Trim a Craftsman Style Window Pt 1

[@jonathonportillo5998]

i've been searching everywhere for these exact steps. i'm in the process of doing the exact same things to some windows in my house, and this certainly will facilitate it! Thanks for the video!

[@charlesbaudoin8137]

This dude is cool and VERY informative. I have watched a LOT of videos on installing door and window trim and I find this guy to be the most informative. Good luck going forward and look forward to watching more of your videos

[@mhmurdock83]

Thank you for taking the time to break down each step explaining the process. I've looked into different types of trim and this exactly what I'll be doing because of the round over & cove detail. Trim work is kinda like adding accessories to a truck It's the little details that make it stand out. Keep up the good work

[@cojeeper91]

I like your attention to detail. You definitely "over" build, but that is what makes the difference on having to go back and fill in cracks and joints years from now. Pocket holes for the inside trim of the windows? WOW! You could survive an earthquake hiding in a window built like that! Window and Door trim is the worst for expansion and contraction. Especially with today's "seven year soft pine". You have shown a way that will avoid these problems later. Thanks for posting this!

[@katherngeerlings7862]

This is a fantastic instructional video!! I have a craftsman style home and need to manufacture trim for a new door. Now I know how to do it.

[@46303474]

I cant believe how easy this is. I am getting ready to trim out 11 windows and doors. Its going to look awesome. Thanks!!

[@GotItMade]

Joe Laura Excellent. Glad it helped out!

[@terriupton5205]

Hi Feddie, Thank you so much for this video series. I have sent my husband to work, my son to camp, and you and I are going to install new stops and trim on my windows! I can't wait to see the finished product.

[@GotItMade]

Hahahaha! Let's roll up our sleeves and do it!

[@DMBNH]

Thanks for the instructions. I am in the process of remodeling and was looking at the craftsman style. The three videos you have on the window and door will get me started in the right direction. I was going to put up each piece separately but building it as a frame first doesn't look half bad either.

[@rocky31186]

Hey buddy, hope you remember making my wrench! Old video BUT this helped me while I'm trimming out my entire kitchen!

[@GotItMade]

Rocky!!! Yes, I remember. You come to mind from time to time. I hope y'all are doing good!

[@tufguy33]

Your videos are awesome. Keep them coming.

[@bcourt23]

Thank you so much for replying so quickly! I really like your videos. I wouldn't be able to do this job without them.

[@thomaskip4276]

you video helped me immensely! Thank you

[@TimClemons]

Enjoying this series -- I'm using it as a basis for my own home project. Curious as to the size of the beading bit you used -- looks nice in proportion to the 1 x 4.

[@ryanb3226]

Awesome thx. Do you think I would be ok screwing from the bottom instead of doing a pocket screw. Your videos are awesome btw

[@MrBoomr]

Hello and thank you for your videos. I have actually used the "door" videos quite a lot as i play amateur carpenter and try to remodel my house in a similar style. I love your barn, that thing is awesome. My question is about my windows. I need an idea to do them in the craftsman style. They just have a "stool" or sill and a piece of trim underneath the stool. The rest of the window is outlines with painted drywall and I don't want to mess with that. So I'm just looking for ideas for the bottom

[@FoolishlyPatient]

I like the bows in the background :)

[@GotItMade]

FoolishlyPatient Ha! You paid attention to the important stuff. :-)

[@rotorhawg8052]

Just an idea, but wouldn't it be easier to shim it and nail it prior to putting the side panels on?

[@mod220]

what type of wood, and how much space did you leave for shims?

[@ryanb3226]

how long were the screws you used for the pocket screws on the extension jamb?

[@granitestatemike]

man I'dd measure to the drywall on both sides and maybe three spots - bottom middle top...but then again I work on old houses. Usually its fine but free ripping an extension is also pretty common on cape cod

[@ticker696]

What router bit did you use on you vertical pieces?

[@davidlamberson5435]

Would it not be easier to trim this out piece by piece around the window rather than building a trim unit and installing it all as one piece at once?

[@thunderingbuzzard]

What should I do with the stool when replacing existing trim with craftsman style trim? The bottom stool in the video is cut all the way to the window, but windows with existing trim already have casing (or jam) that comes all the way out where the stool is to be placed. Do I have to remove the jam?

[@Diamondeyeadventures]

What kind of paint do you use for your trim?

[@GardenFrugal]

This might be a dumb question but what kind of wood do you use? does it matter?

[@duramaxmak]

I was interested in the garage. So is this your primary residence? What are the sizes of your rooms upstairs?

[@GotItMade]

Check out my video where I give a tour. This was before it was completely finished but it might give you an idea. There's just under 1000 square feet upstairs not counting the viewing tower. The bedrooms are 12X12 and 12X10. Big den. 23X13 as I recall.

[@lisalibeer7824]

I like how you routered a bead on the vertical trim pieces

[@GotItMade]

Thanks Lisa!

[@Iregretmostofmyposts]

That routed bead looks very similar to the chair rail backers they sell at the borgs. May be able to cut some time off by buying one of those.

[@bcourt23]

What kind of wood do you recommend using for these window and door craftsman frames?

[@legionofthetropics620]

Same question

[@duramaxmak]

You build just like myself. I am a perfectionist when it comes to woodworking you are doing a beautiful job. could you give me the size of the building. thanks

[@GotItMade]

Thanks for the compliments, Milton. I really appreciate it. What building do you want to know about, the house or the barn? The house is 36X26 and the barn is 32X24.

[@andrewvincent85]

AWESOME VIDEOS BLAZINGNAILGUN

[@GotItMade]

+andrewvincent85 Thanks, Andrew. I appreciate the encouragement!

[@fouadfalmir1113]

What brand is your table saw and router ? Thanks

[@GotItMade]

***** They are Bosch. Thanks for watching.

[@kurtisroberts3588]

I have a question. (If you are still checking this) My window is dry wall finished and goes back 3 inches to the window frame. Home Depot sells 4" and 6" wide wood. So in your opinion to make the stool stick out enough or not too much would I need to strip the 6" down or would the 4" work? Or what would you do in that case. Thanks in advance.

[@GotItMade]

+Kurto 13 I would just cut it to fit.

[@HectorPerez-tc9xp]

Questions for the top rail and dude pieces of the frame is it a 1x4 cut out to whatever depth the window is? O

[@GotItMade]

Hector Perez Yes, the side casings are 1X4's. The jambs are cut to the correct width/depth for the window. I can't remember the how much they worked out too. I think I discuss this in detail in one of the videos in the series. Thanks for watching.

[@wexlife13]

Hi Feddie, what size router bead bit do you use to make the detail on the side stiles?

[@GotItMade]

Jenny, I really can't remember but I am pretty sure I tell you in one of those videos. Take another look at it.

[@chanceofd]

What size radius it the beading bit? The radius of the round part... Thanks!

[@GotItMade]

It's a 1/4" radius. Here's a link to my website where I show the exact bits I use. Just scroll down about midway the article. www.redneckdiy.com/the-tools-i-use/

[@MrBluegrassfiddler]

A few questions... after watching all three parts. How far did the stool extend in front of the wall? Also how far did the stool extend beyond the facing vertical piece? Looks like an inch and a half, but I did not get those measurements from your three videos.

[@shawnbenesta7796]

you may be the best trim guy ive ever seen , but safety not so much. gas cans open with unprotected fluorescent lighting. its 2015 you cant have a bomb in youre video. just kidding great job invest in a flamables cabinet and be safe

[@GotItMade]

+Shawn Benesta Thanks Shawn. I appreciate the comments.

[@jwmerrett]

Lots of thanks! We watched your videos (about 3 times :) and dove in. My wife and I are building a cabin in East Texas - our 1st major construction project. Happy to report that our 1st window came out really nice. 1 down and 8 to go! I've posted some pictures on our blog. Can't wait to try the door trim! You're the best! dreamsbytheacre.blogspot.com/2015/06/may-31-1st-window-trimmed.html

[@GotItMade]

Jay Merrett Thanks Jay. I took a look at your blog. Very nice. Send me an update when you get done.

[@HectorPerez-tc9xp]

*side pieces