MAKING CORNER BRACES - Cut, Chisel, Plane, Repeat!

Day 3 and things are in full swing. More of a production line today to get the corner braces all rough cut. This is one of the few parts of the build that can be done indoors so it was well timed for a wet day!
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[@neilw4881]

Another top job👍 something I find very useful when cutting big tenons is a “tenon checker” Looks just like a letterbox frame. I made mine from a thick piece of flat steel & cut a neat 1 1/4” wide slot & length was longer than my longest tenon. just slide it over every tenon you cut to make sure they are spot on. It’s far easier than trying to maul those big timbers in & out of mortises if they don’t quite fit! 💪💪 Keep up the good work, you are an inspiration to a lot of people👍

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Do this exact thing on the post tenons, just with ply instead. Didn't bother for the braces but perhaps should have, we'll see how they fit.

[@fireblaster9961]

Who needs a radial arm saw when you have a track saw the king of tools

[@MiddletoM]

2:33 - I like the accidental transition

[@thewatermillscotland]

Scribe down your pencil line with a marking knife (or any knife really) and you'll get a line you can drop the chisel into, making knocking those first bits out a lot faster. Chisel looks like it needs sharpening, or maybe just honing. You don't necessarily need to do a full sharpen all the time, but a quick hone after each piece of wood will make the work that that bit faster.

[@MrBigtime1986]

that wood slick is nice

[@ChrisBarrett643]

Fantastic opening to your video. Cracking video as always.

[@olifirth1]

11:49 chiselling timber, or getting a pizza out of the oven! 🤔 😂 looking forward to seeing this progress 👍

[@fredsmith8897]

Hi Tim love the videos. Please keep them coming. Music has gone a bit scott brown carpentry, new Zealand!

[@noiseache7720]

Hahaha, I thought the same. How long until Tim stops for smoko, instead of lunch.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Thought I’d go a bit more upbeat for this project, more to keep me motivated during the daily edits! 😀

[@magill4046]

Haha! I thought that yesterday 👌

[@twmd]

that's exactly what I though. Do people get to scott brown though the youtube suggestions for this channel! I think they call it Lofi of chill hop.

[@fredsmith8897]

@@TheRestorationCouple ignore me Tim. My late father worked on many ancient timber framed houses here in Suffolk. It's great to see you doing this workshop. Need more youngsters like you doing this stuff. You're like Leo on the tally ho boat restoration project, except you're doing it to buildings.

[@dannymurphy1779]

Toblerone tenons! Thanks for the tips Timmo, can't wait for the mortiser magic :).

[@roar40s]

A technique normally for delicate work, is to push your chisel into your shoulder and to use your upper body to force the chisel through the material comfortably without the risk of overshooting it. It works best working your way down. Keep up the good work!

[@johndowling1861]

Told you I couldn’t wait lol

[@saschaholstein8657]

My respect man! And what a nice and tiny chisel. Love that 💪🏼

[@robertdodd4942]

Love how the chisels got bigger as the vid went on

[@joelr5646]

Like the fact that you are talking about pricing. Some times it gets lost in these types of videos how much things cost

[@grahamcoles2715]

I bet your neighbours are sad now you have finished your planing lol

[@lewispewsey6843]

I've been looking forward to this video.

[@ukhottubs]

Was that a glimpse of an even bigger chisel towards the end ?

[@Brown969]

Glad to see the evolution track is good for something 🤣

[@rogercresswell1720]

I would have had a party after being on the roof for 8 weeks!

[@jlmfoy365]

Hi Tim, I don't profess to be an expert on this subject but wouldn't it be better to use a marking gauge and marking knife rather than a pencil if only to give you a better reference line for your chisel? The use of the tracksaw is really clever. Regards Jim

[@frank1847]

Hi Tim, I carry a rasp in my tool box, I use it to dress my tenons and if necessary the mortice cheeks. Give it a try.

[@sus8e462]

Love the shirt!!! (Not a guy, but my preferred glitter, too).

[@Dan-R-1983]

Do you have anymore footage of the pointing. That was a project I was very interested in watching as I need to do my house with lime, but didn't really see much on it? Always enjoy the videos Tim, thank you👍

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Think we did two episodes during the roofing project.

[@Dan-R-1983]

I saw the one where you were doing the initial testing portion and didn't see much else.. usually watch every video, I must have missed it. You must be shattered inside.. you need a rest!! But I want the videos 🤔 what a dilemma. 😁

[@TheRestorationCouple]

D R should be the next one that followed.

[@BrandonDJx]

Have ever thought about doing a video explaining where you've gained all your experiance from? I think it'd make a good video to know what your trade background is and previous roles. From what I assume it has to be a carpenter with experiance in joinery.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Afraid there’s not much to tell. No trade experience just like to have a go at various DIY things and learn as I go. 👍

[@przemysawcieslak9013]

My friend, I wonder if you have any thoughts on Henry Taylor’s heavy duty socket firmer chisel. Does it compare to Robert Sorby in terms of steel quality and holding the edge? Thanks

[@robertmurray1833]

Question for anyone reading the comments How accurate do you need to be in framing Green timber joints and how do you take into account that long Beams may have twist or faces that arent at 90 degrees to each other?

[@leftfootforward1040]

Much slower with the track saw. I can see the possible benefits, but with a decent sized saw, a couple of drop cuts followed by a couple of cross cuts the cheeks fall off and its pretty much job done. I imagine the rail saw is only any good if the timber is all straight and square which is rarely the case when framing. When you free hand it you can follow the scribed lines much easier.. of course the job will look fine at the end of the day. And if your enjoying it then that's what matters.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

I’ve done it the way you suggest with larger posts and works just a fine As I was having to work inside I guess the benefit of the dust free track saw outweighed speed.

[@willep1988]

I had been thinking this too and trying to work out which would be easier/quicker? Like you say, either way you get the job done.

[@NorthWalesCampers]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 your reaction when your girls said water 💧 on the floor. Do you not trust your plumbing😉😉😜😜

[@TheRestorationCouple]

I don’t trust my children and taps!

[@Back2Brick-Ben]

Excellent answer 😂

[@bobcharlie7982]

Did my bathroom in push fit and i dont trust it, been fine fingers crossed

[@NorthWalesCampers]

@@TheRestorationCouple 🤣🤣

[@NorthWalesCampers]

@@bobcharlie7982 I’m no fan of push fit but they do hand there uses. I’m a keen diyer and always use copper. Takes some practice but it’s a tried and tested way.

[@thebigplayback]

I noticed your slick chisel in the background. Any tips on how to go about sharpening it. Would be good to see your approach to sharpening framing chisels.

[@frank1847]

I have sharpened my slick by hand all my life. As with all my chisels and plane blades I run them along the stone edge first, not the normal way I know but you maintain a crisp even angle without difficulty and with ease.

[@MrZOMBIE170]

6:15 get a marking gauge

[@mojitomaker]

Would a router jig be a less cool, more fast way of finishing off the tenon?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Yes for furniture but not for 50 of these, and these are the small ones. Not sure you would be much faster especially in oak as you would need a few passes each time I would think.

[@avromweisz]

Awesome man. How do you like using that Thor/split head hammer with the framing chisel?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

The hide one is great, I’d probably go with the #2 rather than #3 for chisels though but only bought the 3 so far.

[@avromweisz]

@@TheRestorationCouple ok I'm gonna buy one. Wrecked my chisel slightly by using a hammer lol

[@avromweisz]

@@TheRestorationCouple I just bought the number 4 as Its big enough to use as a persuader too. This thing is a monster. You just drop it in the chisel and it proper moves

[@INTELIBUILD]

Which sharpening stone or tool do you recommend for chisel blades and hand plane blades?

[@bakey1111]

She's a card!

[@morgsjnr]

Quick question....did you mark out your braces based on your sketch up drawing or did you mock up the sides of the frame and mark up all your mortises and tenons in situ? Hope that makes sense!

[@TheRestorationCouple]

I made the braces up first then scribed the tenon on to the beams to cut the mortice. This was pretty regular square stock for the braces so I could just run them at 45.

[@morgsjnr]

@@TheRestorationCouple Thanks mate. I start a similar build in a couple of weeks. If you're interested in what your channel has taught me in prep for the oak frame, check out Neil Morgan Creations on Instagram

[@alisongartside9097]

Great videos would you mind noting where you got the oak timber from ?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

This is Douglas fir. I used a local sawmill called Valley Sawmills.

[@mattmckinstry]

Id skip the extra braces on the inside. Think of the vertical storage space they would take up inside e.g. bandsaw space

[@ddekiw]

Is that slab of wood behind your bench covered in birds eye?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

It’s a previously insect abused piece of oak u have some arty plans for.

[@Theosplaytime]

What's the song towards the end I need this in my focus music playlist

[@Back2Brick-Ben]

Sorry daft question, what timber is this. I thought it was oak but then I'm not sure if you said you could have gone for oak for 30% more?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Douglas fir.

[@Back2Brick-Ben]

@@TheRestorationCouple ah OK, sorry. Excellent vids, keep uo the good work.

[@Paul-XCIV2]

Come on, we all want to know what happened to the guide rail!

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Lol. Unsupported bit of ply a few months back. Blade survived but track not so much. 😬

[@jackoneil4164]

@@TheRestorationCouple i found a German seller for track saw guide rails. It's youtool.de It's all in German. Their prices are very reasonable. The tracks look pretty decent. You could also just make your own track out of plywood.

[@neilhowarth9362]

Do you have a day job ?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Not really at the moment.... wedding photography not too abundant.

[@huggy1huggy191]

forget the curve on the braces,all you,ll be doing is taking the strength away,,pointless mate

[@TheRestorationCouple]

I’m pretty sure we are not short of strength. 😀