Hunting for Miters | This Old House

[@rbarnea]

Brilliant. I did scenic carpentry for some time-building sets for theater and screen. The best carpenters were like a Tommy-they used as few measurements as possible and instead worked on references from the workpiece itself. It’s just a pleasure to watch the master in his element like this.

[@andrewshenton6541]

Tommy,what a craftsman

[@tedkrush5661]

I have seen this radius base board before in House and have admired it but never truly understood the amount of craftsmanship that went into it. Thanks.

[@PaulMikna]

Seriously smart guy putting this together - Tommy is a legend!

[@johnduffy6546]

Mr Silva is nothing shy of GENIUS. He is an American Treasure. His patience reminds me so much of my dad and grandfather who both taught me so much about everything! Thank you, Mr Silva and TOH...LOVE IT!

[@PSR7526]

I was watching this video at 2x speed, and at the 5:00 mark, I was treated to some pretty sick Primus-esque bass lines. 🤘🏻💀🤘🏻

[@frankvaldez2769]

Don't fear, Tommy's here! ❤

[@BiggMo]

Mathless geometry…. Craftsmanship is a diminishing asset in today’s builders

[@timfavre3870]

Tommy is a National treasure! I've learned so much from that man!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Since Isaac Newton was unavailable, it is a good thing T.O.H. has Tommy at hand.

[@jboyd85]

I love it when Tommy's appearances are less _friendly for the camera_ and show the actual depth of his knowledge as a carpenter. As a small-time GC, this is honestly why I still tune into This Old House now and then.

[@BillB23]

In the time I was a wood butcher I most appreciated the old hands' knowledge. I learned a few of the slights from crusty old carpenters.

[@christopherbyrne8611]

Privilege to watch. You know Tommy is a genius/master when he say's, all you have to do is this....brilliant. It was master builders, like your national treasure Tommy, that built the beautiful cathedrals of Europe using mostly squares, dividers and plumb bobs.

[@zephyr1408]

On those molding use PL 375 the 400 expands and can push it off the wall the 375 does not expand ( as much if any). PRO TIP Tom?

[@adamhughesss]

Genuinely wish a lot of Carpenters/Joiners took this much pride in their work, a lot nowadays would of just nailed it to the wall with no glue or just done tons of little mitre joints which would of looked awful!

[@williamsmith9026]

I'm a painter and now do finish carpentry because your comment is spot on.

[@GalacticTradingPost]

check the silva brother's buildzoom. 80 grand for a bathroom and kitchen remodel in 2023 and that's just labor + materials. i don't deny it's good quality work, but i don't deny that's a steep price either...

[@terencemerritt]

Would have…..

[@Matasky2010]

I dunno, at the 7:00 mark that transition does not look quite right, like the rubber didn't hold on that tight curve.

[@GLHerzberg]

1:00 Or, you can 3D print the transition. 😀

[@richardbrobeck2384]

Nice Job Tom !!

[@laser170323]

Would have preferred to see them make trim molding from plaster.

[@Matthew-pz2yu]

Good job you all 😊

[@MarkSWilliams27]

Tommy is the only guy I'd let work on my house outside of me.

[@donabele1243]

That was A LOT of geometery! Tommy is amazing.

[@williamturns341]

Tommy does excellent work.

[@gmurray3616]

Love this. Beautiful.

[@davidparker9676]

The geometry lost me in the beginning, I would have just eyeballed it and hoped for the best. Very interesting flexible molding, I wonder if it will be stable with temperature and humidity changes.

[@williamsmith9026]

The adhesive is key. Combined with the csulk frome painting it should be solid . That stuff can beca real challenge

[@edwardwernich9259]

As a mechanical engineer, I am so impressed with these two craftsmen using geometry to solve their layout, bravo gentleman!

[@durangodave]

i would like to know what tommy thinks of the new 24 inch on center for wall studs construction movement.

[@davidparker9676]

You should ask him. I like the staggered stud wall concept, it makes for quieter and better insulated walls.

[@jdubya54]

Absolute magician!!!

[@handysolutionsrenovation416]

I teared up when I saw Tommy use the framing square on the spare base. Something about the genius and artfulness of him got me overwhelmed with respect

[@willbettencourt8958]

What kind of sander is that there using

[@jboyd85]

That's an oscillating spindle sander. Usually they are stationary bench-top tools. Seems they found one that is portable?

[@terencemerritt]

I have a triton spindle sander that’s portable. Pretty sweet

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

🤣🤣 He's like, "Time and skill?? 🤔🤨 Tuh! Tommy, here's this _eeeaasy_ solution...." 😂

[@Futurase1]

Tom as usual can tackle anythiung. Not a fan of the design at all but Tom did exactly what the architect called for.

[@465maltbie]

Pretty slick trick thanks for sharing that, I would be scratching my head for a while. Charles

[@brushmasterspaintingfranchise]

right i would hae ended up having to freehand it lol

[@davidparker9676]

@@brushmasterspaintingfranchise They could have freehanded it by eye. No need for all that fancy stuff.

[@WildDisaster]

​@@davidparker9676 fancy stuff...you mean geometry that every building in the world relies on? Geometry is for the common man.

[@JavierGalvan-s2f]

Experience vs an architect, great job Tom 👏 👍 👌

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Not Tommy’s first rodeo.

[@brushmasterspaintingfranchise]

pretty technical for a little mitter but fruggin amazing work Tommy!

[@beardy7124]

Very nice

[@itsmeitstrue]

That looks good, personally i prefer straight lines. Toms the man though. Master

[@VssgGsggsd]

Considering that I'm 41 and facing a job loss, I'm reviewing my financial plan. What investments should I make with $425,000 saved for retirement, $10,000 in an HSA, and a property that could generate me an extra $250,000?

[@Mackenzie-565]

VENTURING into the trading world without the help of a profesionals, trading and expecting profit is like turning water into wine you would need a miracle.

[@KulaMana-ej4wj]

Consulting a financial advisor is a logical step at this point, but postponing retirement could be a wiser decision

[@VssgGsggsd]

Is it time for a career shift or should I consolidate my investments into a single account? If I go for the latter, how do I do it right, and what could be the drawbacks? Plus, with a $200K property sale on the horizon, should I combine my investments or diversify them across different markets?

[@Mackenzie-565]

These are crucial questions for a financial planner. I met mine at a NYSE summit, and with her help, my wife and I reallocated our $1.7M portfolio between a traditional IRA and a brokerage account. She's been making investments with our approval and has helped us recover twice our losses. We're holding steady and carefully navigating more markets

[@JamesMark-gc3fz]

Very engaging right from the beginning These are tough and frankly I appreciate how you discuss global finances in such a delicate way. Business and investment

[@halfdohm]

Tommy is the man

[@edwardarata6995]

check out Jed Dixon from JLC for his methods on stair transitions.

[@c0mputer]

Funny, I could probably do this in fusion 360 but would be scratching my head in the real world. Real world doesn’t have CTRL+Z!

[@antoniobanderas7810]

You can't escape math and science people! No matter how "dumb" a job is! 🤣😂

[@rafadacosta1675]

See kids, this is why you pay attention in math class!

[@Elbowendj]

wow.

[@saulgoodman2018]

That rubber looks so cheap. Tommy probably could have easily made a jig, and cost it out of plaster. Or cut it out of base molding, and used a router.

[@jej3451]

After it's painted it will look exactly the same.

[@saulgoodman2018]

@@jej3451 But how ling will it last? It's rubber, you cannot use regular paint.

[@jej3451]

@@saulgoodman2018 it's not rubber, it's some polymer that is designed to be painted. As long as you don't kick it, the paint should remain smooth

[@saulgoodman2018]

@jej3451 basically rubber.

[@kalebj405]

Got the Dettmore Silva collab!

[@Armenian]

Looks poorly designed in my eyes for all that effort

[@joemedley195]

I wish he’d explained the logic behind how he found the centers for his radii.

[@tacojohnhg8181]

Doesn't look that great to me, but maybe after paint it will look nicer. The part that turns up and goes vertical seems too abrupt, like it needed to be a more gradual climb

[@davidking3311]

I would end up cutting something backwards with all those reference marks

[@donc-m4900]

Just use bendable 'wood' . Learn something new.

[@bengisolja777]

That does not look natural or good

[@johnlebzelter4208]

Nor do you.

[@davidparker9676]

@@johnlebzelter4208 Yo mama.

[@williamsmith9026]

Its one of those things that was overthought.

[@terencemerritt]

@@johnlebzelter4208I’d have to agree. He looks like a cartoon