Maple Box Beams - Building, Scribing, & Installing Production Style Beams

[@InsiderCarpentry]

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[@thecarpenter9408]

Insider Carpentry thanks you

[@077novi]

5l hut

[@zoeyanth1]

There are many crown.. molding.. good everyday carpenters on here.. but you are the one and only... someone everyone can learn from on a continuing higher level.. systematic but also able to think out of the box. Your work embodies everything an amazing carpenter should be..

[@shockman2112]

You're like Rain Man when it comes to explaining everything, you remember every detail. Awesome work

[@andriy_moskalyk]

Great video, I’m a trimmer with 15 year experience, but I always learn something new from u. Good job.

[@stevenfoust3782]

Love watching the master when he udders the words “ don’t ask me how I know “, lol been there. I’ve used that stave shim trick on all sorts of materials when perfection eludes one by a skooch. Great video.

[@Normambo]

Hi Spencer, I'm also an OCD on woodworking. Got to say that you did a fantastic job on the whole beam project; especially on the scribing and tapering to the ceiling. I was also impressed and inspired with your outfeed tables to that DWX723 support. I have the same miter saw and support; i'll consider adapting a similar construction for my needs. Glad i found your channel. One last thing, great video production especially for a one man operation. Norm from Montreal, Canada

[@Asturiano53]

OCD is right. In the end use a shim, after spending an hour trying to get it to perfection? There is perfection, and there is reality.

[@mattschoular8844]

Nice work. Thanks for cutting that last beam side short just to show us how we need to fix our mistakes.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Haha. Anytime!

[@drewclancy5174]

Sawdust in your shoes- just part of being a carpenter. True no matter the skill level! Love watching you work man- thank you for making the added effort to share it with all of us. I can assure you it’s doing much good out here. Cheers from. Charlotte , NC!

[@ralphsullivan8972]

Outstanding job on trim work. Very well done. You should proud of all trim work you have done. All the video you have shared with all the viewers are great . Thank you very much.

[@josearango8838]

I love you professional work, I’m learning your technique, your respect the customer, and your profesional work. Congratulations & thanks for your timely help

[@zephyr1408]

Spencer as always (to guys like me who work in the Trade but no where near your level. )! Just a huge thank you! For taking your valuable time , knowledge ; no matter if doing stairs, balusters, beams, doors, crown, base, and other important critical stuff us (myself & other pros learning more to function as a custom finish contractor!.) -Sharing with us in a way & manner that purports your obvious demand for pro work! Some of thee most intelligent ppl I meant hv been Carpenters! Real Carpenters! You remind me of my Dad and how knowledge he is! He built custom homes and I am fortunate to live in one of thee last home he built! You def have another career waiting for you when you hang your hammer up! Teaching trim carpentry at a pro level ! Just thank and please more! Jim Duncan Kings Table Custom Finish Carpentry

[@splanzza]

Any video, any advice, any tip&trick ... always selfless and spot on. All the best!

[@alitabattlechicken9732]

Love the tip at the end about hiding the gap. I almost always learn something watching your channel. Fellow carpenter here. Cheers!

[@dickiebrown3110]

Really well done. I myself am a one man band. Getting ready to do some beams for a GC and have never really given them much thought. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and again, the video is great.

[@seanj-ski1352]

Nothing better than watching a master at work. Thanks KZbin university!

[@bryanjohnson8204]

All around excellence!!! So refreshing to see the craftsmanship and humility. Not a finish carpenter by any means, just a DIY hack, but appreciate so much your willingness to share.

[@nwcarpenter2878]

Leaving the tape on until after it's installed is brilliant. When I first started as a carpenter I was put on caulk duty, some other carpenters b4 me installed a stain grade t&g ceiling and their first run was beveled and scribed, and still looked like crap, graps everywhere. I masked off the edge of the board and caulked where the ceiling met the wall and it trun out looking perfect. My boss at the time wasn't expecting that, he was so stoke and kinda impressed.... That tip of leaving the tape on reminded me of that. Excellent tip. 👍

[@scottwilson4347]

Man I love this channel.. I’ve done beams by putting a 45 on the top & nailing one side & use a bottle jack with a scrap piece of 2x4 to jack up the other side off a ladder or scaffold to jack it tight then nail it off..quicker than scribing..just a tip from my experience

[@erwinmartinez5293]

I like your videos. We use your bevel trick to replace rotten bands on a house (2x10) when replacing decks. Keep up the good work and content.

[@jamesgsmith5379]

Hello Spencer. I just subscribed! Great video ! I been in this trade since '75 and I learned a couple neat tricks from you today! Thank you sir!!

[@markcooper5225]

Love watching your tips . I used to scribe everything. I was told by many clients after I thought I did a great job fitting everything tight to the drywall that they don't pay me to cut wood crooked. Install plumb and level lines and fix the drywall. That took me one job to understand it but it made a lot easier to understand it when I looked at the result. Finish carpenters should not have to make the drywaller's errors look good.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Its a necessary part of the job. Framing material is not perfect. Even perfect drywallers have butt joints. Scribing is an essential part of good trim installation.

[@chuckheldman3179]

incredible video, enjoyed it very much! Your skills make us all feel inadequate but your obviously a professional so that makes me feel a little less useless. Beautiful carpentry work!

[@petervitale3250]

Just want to say that you truly were ment to do this work...I really love watching the one man show cause I also am one man show and I respect the caliber of work that you do.and also respect how hard being a one man show is... you can't be lazy thats for sure....but keep up the great work and one day maybe I see you out there my brother in wood!!!!your awesome thanks again!!!!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Its a privilege. Being a one man band has a lot of perks in the form of freedom of time and freedom from stress also.

[@marcusregan4815]

Very slick. Well explained

[@Crooks103]

This is such a perfect example of professional woodworking.

[@ryanern18]

Just got that same DeWalt router to replace my burned out Colt. Power and control vs the Colt is unreal. Such a massive upgrade.

[@levisoriano1]

Your Amazon store is super organized really cool.

[@jbonegw]

Great stuff. These techniques could be applied to so many other applications. Absolutely love it. 👍

[@royalvarez6436]

Started watching at 65 likes and I hit the 161st like. Another master lesson; it is always a rush to see you just posted a new video. BTY just received my Collins stair gauges from you Amazon Store this afternoon. Thanks again Spencer.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Thanks for the support! 👊👊

[@simonolya]

Молодец, ничего не скажешь! Наконец -то мы разобрались как сделать эти брусья под потолком.

[@kiwdwks]

Always learn something from you. Really appreciate your videos!

[@Roy-ij1wq]

Here's a tip for how to handle mistakes. Don't make them. When I am on a job with a partner, mistake is not in our vocabulary - especially in front of the customer. That said, we do have occasional unplanned "features" that show up from time to time and you just showed us a great one! Here's another tip. I've noticed in several of your videos that you have a tendency to pull adhesive tape straight up rather than straight back. In one video you showed where reinforced packing tape pulled off a piece of veneer. I suspect this would not happen if you shorten your pull stroke and pull the tape straight back so that it rolls off. This may not matter with blue painter tape. But if it becomes a habit, it is a feature waiting to happen. Amazing videos! Keep up the good work.

[@mikesenesouk531]

Perfect timing. I'm working on an X pattern on my sister's ceiling. I can definitely use these tips.

[@vanillagorilla97]

When it comes to scribing, I like to use a skill saw, run it backwards to get your undercut and prevent it from blowing out the good side. And then use a belt sander to fine tune. Great job on your videos 👍👍

[@tonya368]

Terrific Work- nice walk through and great tips and procedures- well done

[@WalkerBassist21]

Thanks for explaining the Stave shim... a lot easier to visualize what you were talking about on IG when I can see it 👍🏻

[@gregorylondos534]

You so much remind me of me from back in my prime... Great job...! Greg

[@mickrose9633]

Very well done! Mid 80s Makita had a table saw that could attach an out feed table to. Framing jobs I'd use it too, rip 1/2" ply for solid headers. Used router with plung bit to cut out window openings. Running the high end coast of Maine my dry shell were very clean...

[@papiwe1]

Amazing content ..specially a one man show.

[@T.E.P.]

you are a master ... you are so inspiring and do such a great job on all your videos. you explain soooo well and demonstrate clearly. however, why are these people paying for fake beams!!!!!! they are so tired looking. its over. You sir, can't thank you enough for your gift to us with these vids

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Its value engineering. Everyone wants the most bang for their buck. Nothing wrong with the beams.

[@T.E.P.]

@@InsiderCarpentry true. goood point. guess im just burnt out doing them and wish the fad goes away for a spell. great work man! always next level.

[@glenfreyermuth2972]

@@T.E.P. Solid ceiling beams (not structural) do look awesome, especially if you like the natural, rugged look, with cracks and knots, etc. But when those big guys decide to twist and warp, you can't stop them. Built-up beams or box beams are best for very clean, cabinet quality finish, and are easy to do by yourself. Personally, I prefer the one-piece look, with beveled bottom corners, so they look more real. But any imperfections on those bevel cuts show.

[@T.E.P.]

@@glenfreyermuth2972 thanks for the comment ... think it's important how you described that. it is decorative and has to look good even without a function.

[@bamaslaten]

White Lightening Co. is lobbying against your skill set. Nice work! Always enjoy watching your videos.

[@ethanboggio3314]

You're just awesome Spencer!

[@rubenmedeiros243]

Amazing work buddy love these videos. Would love to be an apprentice under you and work with you and learn all this. Keep it up and thank you for all the content

[@BenMarvin]

Good stuff. I've never had to do a beam job yet, but your videos on beams have me at least semi prepared for when that day comes. Gotta stock up on DeWalt cordless routers tho.

[@orville58]

Your work is amazing thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills since I’ve been watching your channel I have tried to up my game. I really think a lot of it is a gift

[@andrewjakakas2502]

That's a great outfeed on your table saw, I've been using mine on a Bosch table saw for years now .

[@0ptimal]

A laser tape woww, I never knew. How cool, must get one

[@howardlaunius7484]

Thanks for another educational video.

[@BigmoRivera]

Beautiful Work Great Crasftsmenship Awesome Ideas But When It Comes Describing A Box Beams On The Ceiling With Texture On It Is A Challenge Compare To A New Home...Nicely Done Keep Up The Good Work.

[@texascraftsman7215]

That’s the way I learned to build beams with dropped sides my old boss wouldn’t let me do it any other way... I like the torpedo level method I always just make up a small sample beam a scribed it and transfer the marks. Great video!

[@LuisRivera-jd5zb]

Great work ! very Professional! Thank you!

[@charleselkins4546]

Fine work.

[@drmkiwi]

Good stuff, thanks. In our house (built nearly 100 years ago) the faux beams have the cap covering the sides and you can see many gaps. Your method I feel is superior. Not sure I agree with glueing the cap in place. If they wish to run more lights in the future or other types of cabling, (if all glued in place) will turn it into a nightmare! Cheers, David

[@squeekhobby4571]

Great precision

[@karlshomeremodeling123]

I was taught to use a belt sander to cheat up to the scribed line. I would have practice a alot on scrap wood first before I would be comfortable using the tables aw freehand. I appreciate your honesty about making mistakes.

[@andrewnuhfer2037]

You have my dream job man. I strive to have a setup like you someday

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Don't let me fool you, there are plenty of days when the work is stressful, dirty, and all around kind of sucks.

[@karenfriesen8476]

Amazing info! Thank you for sharing. So helpful.

[@thecarpenterpros9822]

Sweet! Thanks for the video keep them coming!

[@tonysoprano3691]

Top class work as always 👌

[@miladrock3000]

appreciate so much your knowledge to share....

[@dominicblasco5451]

I really enjoyed that one and plan to implement, thank you

[@niecee2196]

Beautiful!! ❤

[@andrewf9991]

Craft at a high level.

[@FreeAdvice4All]

This dude is amazing!

[@michael.schuler]

I use all three scribing methods you show. One additional tool I like, especially for man-made materials, is the little one-handed Porter Cable 371 belt sander. With 50 or 60 grit belts, it can be quicker and just as accurate as the block plane, and not require sharpening. I wish someone (hear me, Dewalt?) would make a cordless version, maybe even a little smaller.

[@milwaukeegregg]

Well done kid nice framing hammer you have back there..

[@flammarama]

Great video.

[@shigthehandyman]

Amazing skills!!

[@giollaliddy5817]

Any tips or maybe a video showing how to fit/cut a pre-made mitred beam to length? Seems much harder than cutting the 3 boards individually to length. Especially to get it tight

[@orgaanik]

Great method, learned a lot from this video, thank you for sharing Master Spencer. I do find that using a torpedo to check the cut is often times inaccurate because the ceiling may not be level. i use a 2 ft long board ripped to the same width as the beam, sample up on the ceiling, then eyeball the gap left on the wall if any

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I have to disagree with you. As a whole the 14' beam is going to be very close to level. But the margin for error with a 2 ft board is actually much more likely to throw off your cuts with any hump or dip in the drywall.

[@orgaanik]

Perhaps we can agree to disagree. In my experience sometimes the torpedo method works, sometimes its like you say “very close” but the 2 ft board has never failed me as long as it sits tight on the ceiling. If i were to use a longer board the humps might throw off the cuts. If the humps are bad enough to throw off the 2 ft board, it will probably throw off the torpedo too

[@cmm170526]

Great video 👍. Thank you very much

[@MNnytrorider]

Great work! Could you just use drywall mud to build out the wall to hide the gap? I have done this in my house with a waistcoat chair rail.

[@Defi_is_a_scam]

Such great work!

[@jncn1490]

Great job .👍🇺🇸

[@jtltet]

Very nice work. It seems it's hard to find carpenters who take pride in their work any more. I'm not a fan of that style of beam but if I were I would want you to build and install it.

[@Sonicexpres]

Have you tried scribing with a power planer? Its really quick once you get good and is very accurate and leaves a perfect cut on all materials every time. Its all about technique and angles

[@user-ed5jh3ff6u]

Dude your shit is tight, get a couple of rigid outfeed stands and put one behind you for long table saw work, make sure they are rigid brand flat top, you can get them at the depot, I work alone and have 4 , for third hand stuff. Trust me on the stands, I’m going to get razor scribe asap, switch to green tape from blue when scribing or marking. (as we say trust me). You the man, Pete

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I actually own a few of those stands. I used to carry 2-4 of them in my van but I got away from them. They are definitely the best outfeed stand, but I find I can get by without them and it has cleared up some van space.

[@jasonmyers3358]

I’d dream to work with you for a few months to learn some of your ways! I had the luxury to work with a amazing trim carpenter for about a year and it’s amazing what I picked up, but there’s always so much to learn!

[@zephyr1408]

Spencer there is serious work involved doing beams! I just can not see you charging any less than $75 a beam!!! And wow that is rolling!! PS Kidding:)

[@johnhudson3220]

Hey thought I would mention a good scribe, it’s called the thingamejig. It scores the material and gives you a clean line

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I’ve looked at that one but it’s never intrigued me enough to buy it.

[@johnhudson3220]

It works very well, but it has its limitations ex, block, or stone My experience is using it on counter tops and plastic laminate

[@thecarpenter9408]

How do you like the dewalt lights? I see you have one in the back ground. I love them there worth every penny. Keep up the good work Spencer I model my work ethic and jobsite standards after you man I’ve been a trim carpenter for three years now and I’ve learned so much from this channel and your content so thanks man from Seattle WA🤝

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Thanks man. I like the dewalt lights. If I could change one thing it would be that you could plug a cord into them and charge a battery in it like the milwaukee.

[@thecarpenter9408]

Insider Carpentry yeah you know I actually just recently noticed that too with the two different lights from Milwaukee and dewalt that is kind of one of the things that really does bug me but I’ve been a dewalt guy for my whole career witch is short you know I haven’t been doing it 16 years like yourself but I think I got enough Time under my belt I know what to do but yeah that really kind of bugs me but I have to tell you the video of you doing the stairs with Colin stare gauges with the festool tracksaw with the garbage can man let me tell you that was the most valuable information I got in a long time and I want to thank you for that you do amazing work brother and you Please keep it up and please keep it posted on the content because I love it when I can then use it on my own job sites making me a more profitable and productive finish carpenter .... shout out from Seattle Washington. Aka The carpenter Hey thanks Spencer and keep up the good work. P.S. Hey maybe in the future if you would like to maybe make another video using those stair gauges maybe in another application for another job that would be cool other than that man just keep doing it you’re doing great man your work is unbelievable hands-down the best finish carpenter I’ve ever seen all right buddy I’ll check your next video

[@monique804]

AMAZING.....

[@johnanderson8096]

Finish Carpenters... Work with painting contractor, or do it yourself... on stain grade... this beautifully done work should be stained and/ or clear coated before it is installed!!! putty holes to match...wipe excess putty smears with thinner rag... and maybe one more clear after putty skins over... overnight ... Prepping, staining, and clear coating on a few saw horses is the only way to go!!! Plus painting ceilings/ walls before hand... the only way to gp!!! AND... watch all the videos from this OUTSTANDING FINISH CARPENTER!!!!

[@ovidiodiaz4457]

Fabulous craftsmanship. There is a yellow laser with heavy duty stand. could you tell us what brand it is. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I think you're referring to my dewalt light.

[@SergioERestrepo]

Amazing video!! Thank you by chance do you have the dimensions of this beam you installed? It looks perfect

[@paulramirez7792]

Great job Spencer. Quick question-is there any cons to assemble the beams first and then install?

[@zachcoleman3357]

At 4:56 I guess you have to find that angle scribe against the wall(both sides), and then when you're installing them, you can scribe to the ceiling? I haven't even finished yet so you'll probably end up answering the question lol. I'm just thinking, how does plumb equate to square? You're just banking on the board being perfectly straight?

[@TruthSlayer11]

YOU CAN ALSO TEACH PEOPLE TO USE A BEVEL GUAGE ..OFF THE ROOF .. DOWN THE WALL.. WHERE THE SIDE OF BEAM WILL TOUCH DRYWALL.. THEN MARK THAT ANGLE ABD GET DEGREES FOR SAW CUT... AS ALWAYS YOU ARE DOING A FANTASTIC JOB TEACHING.. ENJOYABLE TO WATCH

[@clarencerak5882]

Great video. Amazing that you can work alone. I am also working alone. I am working to cover a beam that is 20 feet long, 14 inches high and 5 inches wide. What steps would you recommend for this large beam cover?

[@whoisKF]

You should be a teacher when you have enough hands on done. Not because if your work, because if the way you explain things and patient that your students will love you.

[@-justin-4077]

Nice work, thanks for the lesson! You made me nervous free-handing a cut on the table saw tho…I don’t recommend anyone try that due to the kickback hazard.

[@miclled123]

Hi loved your video! Can you tell us where you got such long boards at? I need beam wood 12’ 6.75”. Thanks!

[@Indigenousim]

Is there a reason not to use plywood for making beams (other than length)? Great video

[@ChaplinStudios]

Beautiful! We'd love to do the same but the beam would run into an air intake vent on the wall. Any ideas how we can work around that?

[@levelseven9841]

I usually build little beam, 10" -12" or 4' whatever. Push tight to the wall and scribe it with pencil.

[@terichampion1165]

I have the festool cordless hand saw and the rails but nothing like I saw you use. How to you keep the track attached to the tool for short cuts like this?

[@randydueck889]

Would it work if you installed these before the drywall went up? Cover them in plastic first... just wondering...

[@DaltonKing-e3h]

What material did you use?

[@anthonycaldi7056]

Awesome Video as always! Question...why not build them on the ground and put up in one piece? Is it because your working alone and it would be awkward raising it?

[@InsiderCarpentry]

This style with the dropped sides I prefer to do piece by piece in place. It makes fitting and scribing to the ceiling and wall much easier.

[@anthonycaldi7056]

@@InsiderCarpentry Maks sense. I generally run crown inside the coffered box’s so as long as there are no large gaps I don’t need to scribe. Great Video!

[@TR-rn3pd]

Have you ever tried using the thingamajig scribe tool?

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I haven’t. I’ve always felt there are better scribing methods and tools for me personally.