Installing A Hand Rail And Other Trim Work: Shop Build #31

This solo shop build project is pretty much done. Finally! These are just a few of the trim
carpentry details that I needed to take care of before final inspection. Ken's workbench here: • The Most Impressive Wo...
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[@benjaminbrewer2569]

Ok I just watched “the friend who revolutionized my thinking” again. It literally brings tears to my eyes. It’s the combination of your friendship, and the amazing craftsmanship, and the recognition of that craftsmanship. I know I am not alone in this request. Could you do a series going deeper into Kenny’s house and garden and shop. Thank you Wadsworth, and keep up the good work.

[@ChrisLoganToronto]

It's always good seeing Kenny on the job site. It must be great having someone with so much knowledge there to refer to.

[@aussiecro.]

Being highly respectful is your hallmark Scott.....it just never ceases to amaze me how much respect someone can have for another human. I really appreciate the time it takes for you to put this content together and share the wisdom around. Always gets clicked as soon as I see it, pretty much no matter what I am doing!

[@KnowArt]

It's so wholesome that Ken's just chilling around in the last few vids. Would like a friend like that too sometime

[@PhotonFlightTeam]

the evident bond and respect between you and Ken, blesses all who see it. thankyou for that constant example. Darrell

[@c4t3lyst]

Seeing Ken supervising makes me smile every time

[@davidquirk8097]

It's always great to see Kenny in the background. Getting out and engaging is great for him and it means you have easy access to that lifetime of knowledge and experience. A win on both sides.

[@KAM-zi9zl]

Nice that you point out some reasoning on the codes. (The fireman analogy.). So many times people go on rants complaining about zoning and inspections,and codes. Yes, many times they feel overbearing. But, many times they come from a bad situation that nobody saw coming and a regulation was put in place to prevent another occurrence. Codes protect the guy doing it right from being undermined by a less scrupulous competitor. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@donmittlestaedt1117]

You are better than a good craftsman. you are a great friend. That is much better than money.

[@Visible.Friend]

I love seeing good old Kenny again.

[@krenwregget7667]

I know I was much happier as a finish carpenter than I was as a framer. Happier still when I moved into cabinetmaking then furniture.

[@jamesmisener3006]

I had the opportunity to drop my tool belt one day and be a welders helper when his man didnt show up. It was a time sensitive job and as crew leader of a couple carpenters i stepped up cause the boys didn't want any of it, and i didn't want my boss telling me to decide who. What a treat it was. We, from scratch, installed steel handrails on both sides of a four story stairwell and boy did this fellow named Stan know his trade. I was impressed with the ease of his measuring, handling and welding. No movement was without purpose and progress was constant. If you ever get the chance to switch jobs or shadow a pro in a different trade than yours, Do it. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@arainmk]

Good to see Ken has progressed. May God heal him completely.

[@jamesengland7461]

Amen

[@arustydodge2111]

You’re a Good Friend, SCOTT! 🙏🙏🙏

[@clydevolk9614]

I am retired building inspector and was just talking to my buddy's about the returns on stair railing. As explained to me in chronological order: #1 Womens purses would snag on them. #2 Fireman's hoses would snag. #3 I have pretty recently learned from my former boss, Elderly persons could reach the end of the open railing and run off the end causing a trip or fall. The last makes the most practical and common sense reason to me, but the still could be any of the above and/or all three.

[@adamcobie4207]

Scott, Have enjoyed many years of watching your videos and enjoyed the people you have introduced along the way. I really appreciate seeing Ken on the channel and admire how patient he is. I am glad he comes to your jobs and spends the time and it pleases me, every time I see him.

[@wpoortman]

Love the attention to detail and the joints on a 45 degree angle 🪚 where I see a lot of carpenters still go the easy way cutting it square. Keep up the good work!

[@johnhunter273]

I read a quote the other day and went something like... Keep the old guys around not to do the hard work, but show the young guy how to do it better... Having a experienced guy around will always improve your accomplishments! KUTGW

[@squatch2461]

I think I may have seen Ken smile as you were driving that screw home. Good on ya

[@WalterRiggs]

It’s always good to see Mr Kenny making sure you know WTH you’re doing. :)

[@10soccerismylife]

Been watching this channel since I started my journey with carpentry. Started out as a laborer now im foreman. Thank you for making these great quality videos for us young thunder cats. Cheers

[@jont6709]

I envy everything you have done with your friends and family. I hope to to do the same with mine in the years to come.

[@LeoLoneWolf]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I'll never look at hand rail returns the same again.

[@shanesouza4303]

@Scott, it's always a blessing to see Ken out with you in the videos.

[@Bigelite094]

You built the rail on the easy side. The fun part is doing u turn hand rail. All glued, continuous, and in one piece just to make it extra fun for the painter.

[@rustyshackleford5060]

Keep up the good work

[@SteveBrownRacing]

Gotta love seeing someone discover a new better way to do something like with those brackets

[@Hoaxer51]

It sure took long enough! Lol

[@billk8780]

Always, always good to see Mr. Ken advising!

[@chrisbyrne8590]

You need some Hartford corner clamp!

[@mikesimmons5526]

Thoroughly enjoy when Ken is in your videos. Well done EC and much respect to the both of you.

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Ken and Scott together. Pure joy.

[@jaredf5828]

It is always nice to see you and Kenny! Thanks

[@MikeHarris1984]

Always a great time to see Ken! He does amazing work!!! I showed that video to my wife and the work he does and did and overcame and she was jaw dropped just seeing it. He is an amazing person.

[@slimrosco]

My man Kenny there, making sure Scott does it right!! Amazing. Always good to see Kenny.

[@MattyWill1]

The video makes this look easy. Its not as easy at it may look. Getting all those brackets at the right heights so that all the handrails line up on different walls ect. He makes it look easy though. Great job.

[@garychaiken808]

Great job. Thank you 😊

[@charliegarvin775]

Ken FTW!

[@tombirmingham7354]

Always learn so much from you!

[@bradcavanagh3092]

Great to see your mate Ken lending you hand at the end there! Hope that he continues to improve.

[@Steveyoung49er]

Great work! I just love finish carpentry. I worked on a construction crew one summer and learned it and fell in love with it. It actually, for me, is really relaxing. It was one of the tasks the boss didn't rush me on. Now just do it occasionally for friends and family who have projects going on. I love the way you do your videos. They are so informative and really admire your integrity in doing a good job in your work!

[@jerryminyard7460]

You are a good friend to those you spend time with.

[@kfaolain8623]

I cannot fathom the correct sentence ; It brought such joy, and a happy tear, to see a Matebo/Hitachi brad nailer - and titebond III blue. I changed career paths to being a "Sparky" however Finish-Work, (those tools, a nail set, plus some 80grit sandpaper, and a damp -NOT DRIPPING- cloth) brings back fond, as well as tough memories. EC has always reminded me of another good People i used to work for- only a lot less beratement, and a whole lot more patience. "They are making me a better Carpenter" was the most useful reaction to anytime it happened. But as EC said so eloquently, many episodes ago, something that is Immortal- an exerpt from a poem from R. Frost. Good Luck and Good Fortune, to All.

[@zetter4013]

We just sold our 1855 home in Nova Scotia, started 5 years ago fixing it up, thank you so much for all your advice and making me believe I could. So much so that i bought another fixer upper, take care and all the best in your journey.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Love that you such a great a heart for things and processes and most importantly, people.

[@mackfisher4487]

Is Ben going to help your son put ethernet wiring in his new house. Maybe a sticker to a conduit from the crawlspace to the attics to facilitate dropping cabling down to the second floor rooms?

[@Hoaxer51]

Or two or three, it’s a lot cheaper to do it now, especially with a two story house with a basement.

[@calliplume4507]

I dont him but i love Ken. What a soul

[@jimfeaster4837]

I enjoyed this video😊

[@PalauCreationsbyQCP]

Greetings from Palau! Liking before watching!

[@kevincorbin6273]

Yep! Some things are priceless like friendship and memories

[@juts89]

Hammering with a level I saw that!

[@somedudeRyan]

Wishing Ken continued recovery.

[@rzambory2938]

❤ Thank You !!

[@NSResponder]

1:01 that should have been your thumbnail shot!

[@sebastienrichard3270]

You should do a show on just the nature or older male friendship. A lot of people have trouble with such things.

[@Respect1st808]

Thank you Sir for sharing. Highly respect you because of it. Keep up the good work.

[@hansangb]

@5:35 Huh. Makes so much sense when you put it that way!

[@johnsrabe]

5:47 or you’re in your bathrobe carrying an infant in your arms - or you’re an elderly lady in her bathrobe - and the bathrobe tie catches … and down you go.

[@danbreyfogle8486]

ADA requires the extended rail top and bottom and the closed ends. On those transitions between slanted and horizontal I cut a 3/4" wide dado about 8 inches long on the bottoms and bend a piece of steel to match. I screw this in place to make sure that the joint remains aligned. I have never had a joint open up using this method.

[@mayhemmayo]

THANK YOU. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@pdoherty]

Thank you and Ken!

[@johnmcmunn3827]

11/10 .... Great as always....

[@thomasechols8834]

Ken may not be your Father, but with him You do keep the Fifth commandment.

[@cirelefebure5485]

Thank you sir.

[@AlanTheBeast100]

I want to hear Scott doing death metal vocals.

[@StoneysWorkshop]

I will look for these brackets have a railing that is pulling away from the wall I think they have way too few brackets I will redo this 🎉

[@pamelah6431]

Nate, would you add like a one second delay before Scott starts taking? When his talking starts instantly, my tv speakers cut off the first part of the sound.

[@bobireland1256]

As you spoke about the return I thought of another reason to have it. So the firemen have a hand notification that they’re at the top or bottom in the smoky dark ‘cause hands precede feet. Just a random thought. Pray maintain speed and course.

[@thomas-gk9jp]

Hello Scott, sorry not a question about hand rail but, what represent for you the Gadsden flag in your shop ? I hope you didn't answer that question before. Thank you anyway, a Frenchy

[@thetapper61]

Would have been nice if you knew someone with a Festool domino for joining those rail ends.

[@Hoaxer51]

What the heck was up with the drywall finish around that switch by the door that you slowly videoed? It was painted and had the switch plate on so it should be finished work but it looked like the seam tape was bunched up. Everything else looked ok from what I could tell, it had to show up when you were editing. I know it’s just a shop but that’s not ever been your style. It’s a mystery that I can’t figure out, anyways, thanks for sharing, it’s getting close to the end for this series. I wonder what’s next?

[@kathleensmith370]

family first

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Too many people blindly complain about regulations when many were written in blood. Absolutely some regulations and regulators go too far but as Scott shows here many have a real purpose.

[@milesharlan1]

I wish you would have gone into more details on connecting the angles of the hand rails.. It can be very complex & details would have helped..Thanks again..KUTGW

[@andrewalexander9492]

Scott discussed the process in greater detail in EP 110 of the Spec House build series. I suspect that he trying not to go over things he's already covered in previous videos.

[@milesharlan1]

@andrewalexander9492 Thank You..I will go to that episode & watch again.. I do not mind seeing the details a 2nd or even a 3rd time. When you don't often make the hand rail accurate cuts, watching the videos again helps out. Take care & tks again..

[@Ramcharger2Travel]

Did you glue those miters?

[@tedreid1035]

1:26 what happened to the sheetrock/texture job?

[@Rabbi393]

I'm older than you and I've figured out you lack perspective on finish carpentry. I learned the trade in the deep south. I've hung thousands of doors and run miles of crown moulding. I've also framed houses by myself with proctor wall jacks and I can tell you running crown on 10 foot ceilings solo is much harder work than anything I've done. If you would like to educate yourself further, I would suggest visiting Oklahoma or such; the oakies are who taught your ilk this trade, not native westerners.

[@Visionstelevision-wu1lu]

He doesn't lack perspective. He does it all including blacksmithing. He's over 60 don't expect him to teach you everything on KZbin.

[@ImConstantlyDrunk]

A mentor is beloved, and friendship is a powerful force multiplier. Thanks you for this reminder, and these lessons.

[@homes24]

Who uses 16's instead of 18's for finish trim?????

[@jimyeske8498]

Nice work! But you should always have an outfeed table. Makes life so much easier! 🙂

[@maxitout77]

Not a damn thing wrong with that trim work

[@crescentworks6855]

You always emphasize your son-in-law's white collar background. My blue collar family also gets a kick out of speculating about (and opining on) my white collar work...be careful not to imply that we aren't capable of hard work/craftsmanship/skill. I'm sure your son-in-law has blue collar skills that you don't have!

[@jamesengland7461]

He's praising his son in law for all the world to hear. That's it.

[@danikanskywalker2119]

Stop using your level as a hammer 😭

[@riverbuilder2251]

Those double rebated jambs are awful, I don’t understand why all you Americans use them.

[@michaelcarroll991]

Why would you wrap your handrail around the landing? If this was for a senior citizen maybe but it's not. You could have ended the handrail at top of the landing and started a new one going up the second flight of stairs. That seems an awful lot of wasted space on the landing as well as a eye sore with all those brackets wrapping around the landing. Even if you wanted to have a continuous handrail for the stairs I would have put it on the left side. Weird

[@tedreid1035]

7:00 I think the answer is right here in the video. A guy like Ken seems like he's using the handrail right at 7:00 Take another look.

[@michaelcarroll991]

​@tedreid1035 this is not his house. If your read my comment you would have saw that I said only a handrail like this is needed for a senior citizen.

[@tedreid1035]

@@michaelcarroll991 I did read your comment. I really don’t need handrails that often in my house. But, it’s not infrequent to have people in my home with mobility issues. Perhaps that’s the case here. Or maybe it’s not the case but planning for the future. How do you know there’s not a wife, an aunt, and uncle, or a kid with mobility issues in that home?

[@oswap]

Yet another EC video you're not happy with.

[@ig_foobar]

Nice Gadsden flag! God Bless America.