Man... we were idiots! Wait... maybe we still are!

[@noconz0727]

Thanks for continuing to put out quality content while so many of us are stuck at home

[@markrepovich2148]

Your comment about trucks - on point. My wife bought me a "new" truck for my company. But, I have yet to switch over all my tools to it. And I don't want to mess it up; my old truck still gets it done. "But, it looks beautiful!" Then tools & Lowe's - also correct. As a Plumber, it is specialty anyway and Milwaukee has it going on. Thank you Home Depot and Ferguson Supply. Warranties and breaking the stuff within 45 days is typical; even Keen boots and Duluth pants have questioned me "Let's crawl under this house and see if my tools can handle it with 3" of standing funky water." And job planning is what I called your last point - that is the $$ shot. I try and plan as well. But, I drive 25 miles one way to a job site thinking I have all the materials. do what I can, but I need that one PEX fitting or ran out of glue or solder "Funny Duck, I read a book once on how to be a Plumber, and my brother-in-law does it on the side, it is easy." 25 years a plumber and still learning from the newbies.

[@Sig_716]

You guys work at the most beautiful locations. What a blessing

[@mikeadams2252]

Man all of it is crazy true, and how many times have you bought something you needed that you damn well knew you had somewhere 😊

[@hansangb]

And had to hide it from your wife. :) Just the other day, I saw a nice featherboard and thought "I should order that" And turns out I had it in my garage and forgot to use it.

[@zackfishle1009]

I just don't have time to look for it, I'll just pick up another one while I'm at the store.

[@Longtrailside]

Worst part is after you buy it you find 3 more immediately after you get back into the truck or back to the worksite.

[@mikeking7470]

Six caulking guns, time vs. money, I just buy one when I buy caulk. (And I'm just a DIY guy.) Ditto for 5-in-1's, putty knives, etc.

[@Lugnut64052]

So true. I've put a lot of effort into tool organization over the last year or two. Bothers me to "waste time" building and creating space for tools, accessories, and small materials, but the payoff is more speed, better efficiency and more money.

[@MrB82901]

I need my wife to watch this video. Just the part about the truck....She says "there's no place to sit" I say "Baby doll It's a rolling tool box" She says "clean this dump out" so I do.... Happy wife Happy life. Thanks for your great content.

[@DCS026]

My go to saying is, " I may not know what to do, but I dam sure know what NOT to do" Funny, what you learn as you get older and wiser.

[@bojanglesace33]

Been watching for about 1.5 years now. Crazy how far you all have come. I’ve been flipping houses for about 9 years now since I was 18 and I cringe at some of the stuff I was doing when I started.

[@T.E.P..]

cool you read Malcolm Gladwell’s blockbuster book “Outliers.” As Gladwell tells it, the rule goes like this: it takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to achieve mastery of complex skills and materials. You guys for sure know.

[@rhondakennedy819]

That's the way is it when you are young! Be kind to one another. Stay safe. Love to all

[@Jenmac715]

I have been a kitchen designer since 2005, I'm about your guy's age, love the channel, we watch all day on my TV in our showroom :) I found myself agreeing and shaking my head a lot in this one, as I do mostly work for builders. Thank you for being honest and bringing levity to the profession.

[@normgraham6658]

Special fact..... the quality of a porter cable nailer from Lowes or Home Depot is NOT the same as the one you buy at a commercial contractor's store.... told to be by the Porter Cable sales rep in our area.

[@craigmoore5394]

Your channel is the only one my wife enjoys. She said she won’t say another word about my truck.

[@richbutters9816]

In the 47 years I have worked in construction, I have hired 100's of employees. I have always found that a true craftsman respects his tools and that organization leads to increase production. I've often stated that I can tell a true framer by his nail bags, the tools he carries in them and the way he organizes his truck. Really enjoy your videos, keep them coming!

[@Johanniscool]

I’m the other way around with the tool organisation. When I started everything was rolling around in the van. Now it’s racked and stacked and everything in its place. Makes me faster, neater and more efficient. Plus maximises my space in the vehicle for loads.

[@billgideon5942]

Again, you guys shine the light on how it’s been for yourselves in the past 20 years. Surprisingly enough, it’s ironic and the rest of us have lived it too!! I really enjoy your videos guys ! Please don’t stop!! Take care Perkins family. May the Lord bless all of you with great health and safety!!!

[@mbuso58]

It is my prayer that your company as well as those in your same realm, as well as each contractor you deal with are training young people that are willing to work and actual learn. Us old people have got to teach to pass the flag to the next generation. Love your video’s and the pride you have in our craft. Stay strong and be safe

[@christophercrawford2736]

Mark Buso I’m 28 and would love to work for a company like theirs. After watching so many of their videos, I would like to learn framing.

[@mbuso58]

Christopher Crawford it’s a damn good trade if you have the right teacher. Once you learn to build with your hands you’ll never go hungry. Good luck

[@christophercrawford2736]

Mark Buso when I was a roofer I didn’t really get to learn much about framing unfortunately, besides what was directly related to the roof itself. Most of what we did was repairs. I can only recall one time we actually removed all the plywood sheeting and replaced it with new stuff.

[@westhorn2813]

My truck feelings exactly!!!...thanks for your thoughts guys

[@MyDIYAdventures]

That is absolutely my truck! “I’ll clean it out this weekend”😂😂😂

[@ajs96350]

20 plus years in it, I still to this day will not store tools inside my truck. I just last year got my 1st brand new truck and I got a cab and chassis so I could put a flatbed/utility bed hybrid on it for more tool storage. Between that and the tool trailer, there will never be tools staying inside my truck. I was beginning to think I was the only one who thought Lowe's tools sucked, they cater too much to the housewife/weekend warrior.

[@daburg11]

Somehow this video has escaped my KZbin surfing til now, 2 years later lol. I'm up to date on 99% of y'alls vids.

[@MrMeasureTwice]

Thanks guys - you make it real for all of us. I'll never be a builder, I mean like y'all, but I learn a lot of valuable tips and tricks that are helpful even though I am not building a whole house. And, you make me laugh! Thanks guys and be safe.

[@billhampson7393]

I cant tell you how many times on a Saturday or Sunday my wife would ask me "cleaning your truck today" and I would say "yep" that's what I'm doing. Great stuff guys I really like your videos from a 30 yr guy.

[@jacobrowland9134]

My truck was that way. Then I bought a trailer and put shelves in it. Now the truck stays clean (besides all the dust that falls off me) and I still have all my tools. Then when I want to use the truck for something else I just unhook the trailer. The best part is it takes me longer to open and close the doors on the trailer than it does to get what I need because everything is in it's place.

[@Carl-LaFong1618]

A high roof van is the way to go. A place for every tool. BTW, I love your restaurants. ☺

[@saulmoreno3252]

5yrs strong.... but this virus shit has slowed me down... I lost 2 custom homes and a large deck at an amphitheater near by.

[@ajs96350]

Been hitting me too, lost a few this last week.

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Hang in there brother... It will come back. It always does.

[@johnschiltz6440]

I was waiting for a retelling of Jaime taking a shortcut with paint in his truck or building an upper floor with no stair access. Haha! Great video.

[@Jddlincoln]

So true!! Been building for 21 years now, and yes we have become tool snobs!!!! Hahah i can thank festool for that

[@deborahsimmons2414]

WOW…laughing out loud because you guys…you all…have come so far since this video!!! So nice to see such youthful faces as well..tehehe..

[@odaineroberts2552]

Man! That view is stunning👍

[@stephanieczekanski3175]

You guys are hands down my favorite contractors to watch ❤ I've been teaching myself how to build my house from these videos

[@troyqueen9503]

Just invested in a Grumman van as it can take carry 16 ft materials and keep my tools 🛠 organized.

[@alanwilliamson2259]

Really enjoy your vids.... I'm not in the same trade but I look at my first year...1974, and laugh like crazy. This reminisce was tops.

[@briangc1972]

True about sealing and sanding boards before you install them. I do that, did the first time because I thought it would be quicker to paint first, then touch up after install. Saved a lot of time and the finished product looks much better.

[@mikez4132]

I agree Lowes is lacking in the power tool dept.

[@spurgecochran2738]

Perfect Builder video. Still doing it... 40 years of making sawdust. Just landed another job this week. Just hurts a little more than 5 years ago..

[@stanmancam]

30 years for me and the body is really starting to complain lol. Not done yet tho

[@MrRenomax]

That’s hilarious and yep my trucks looked just like that . I always told my guys if it’s Friday and especially last day on that job be careful because this is the time bad things happen. I wasn’t joking and there had been plenty of examples lol . Love watching y’all it’s very relatable

[@DoctorHayduke]

After being in the trades for 25 years, I've learned that I would rather watch you guys build than go to work! But seriously(or not), I leave your videos feeling inspired to get back out and make things happen. I'm currently remodeling a 140 year old historic brick house here in Montana, as well as turning a 1982 MCI bus into a home for my family and I. There's no shortage of things to do, that's for sure. Yet, I find relaxation in watching your process, and antics. Y'all look like a fun, and productive crew. Thank you for sharing.

[@markb.1259]

Just as good as when I watched it for the first time a year and a half ago!!! :-)

[@wolfgangselle4307]

I’m in the this business too for over 20 years as an employee ... and I could walk away but it’s hard to find something else what I would like to do ... I like to be a tradesman and I’m proud that I can do something what I like to do ..

[@brakeme1]

You guys are too cool. Too cool for KZbin even. Congrats guys! I enjoy your channel.

[@fredroehl956]

Man the construction industry learning curve is definitely not for the weak hearted, full of aggravated hours of stress with moments of possible progress that can quickly turn bad to worse on the same day as the passing thought of " just one well placed match could end our misery" LoL 😮gotta love it! Respect from Alaska fellas keep banging

[@stevenfoust3782]

Yes, the life and times of every seasoned contractor. I think that’s why we watch what you do. Looking back you wonder how we even made it out of the gate. Tools? Yeah big box is not for us. The good thing I suppose about being experienced is looking at stuff and just knowing what’s up for better or more likely worse.

[@robertkressaii7046]

I suddenly don't feel so bad about the mess in my truck. Although I'm getting some weatherguard lo-side boxes soon so hopefully that helps...

[@TA-SEN]

Yah, its crazy looking back and realizing all the stuff I did wrong. I cringe sometimes, but I have always been open to learn and educate myself. So I learn from my mistakes and even better from other people's mistakes. Thank-you for sharing.

[@lynnesarc6461]

Great work guys, love watching your videos from Hervey Bay in OZ

[@Grunt49]

Great video!

[@williamragland2527]

Jayme, you should be carefull when working in your shop. Use extra care around your jointer. Trust me.

[@scottsprowl7484]

Amen...you can look back at the work and see the difference in quality also. My have we grown. Yes tool snobs...lol.

[@chrisanthony579]

Fun stuff and 100% true. I can't think of a single thing I do today that I did 20 years ago

[@briangc1972]

I have at least 3 of every tool because I bought a new one after losing the tool I needed. Then 3 weeks later, I find the old one. Problems on the job? No problem, seen it all. Customers don't understand why I don't fret when things go wrong. No problem we can't handle, just solutions on the fly for every imaginable (and unimaginable) problem. Nothing surprises me anymore....

[@zaizoesclashing7103]

Man it's hard watching this a little, just knowing the first time I saw these guys was Jamie's accident 😳 ❤ Good luck in all you do guys

[@TinManKustoms]

Yup totally agree. I'm 3rd year in on my trade and I'm starting to dail in my tools that I carry with me and the boxes they go in. The only thing I wish is that it didn't cost so much to figure out what makes yourself a productive worker.

[@choimdachoim9491]

When a job is going real smooth I begin to worry because I probably forgot to do something that had to be done before I did what I'm doing now. I slow down, I sit down, I go to lunch, I walk around but it don't matter...I won't discover the mistake until tomorrow. I'm so glad to be retired and laughing about all the misery I went through all my working life.

[@rgarlinyc]

Great to hear all about your 20 year journey - I'm no construction maven like you guys but looking back 20 years of my life makes me both cringe and go yay!! Here's to twenty more, then another twenty more great years ahead for Perkins Bros and crew!

[@colinbrooks6290]

Guys, fantastic episode 🔨🎉🍺

[@dredhead117]

Got my own beater truck after a few years of driving company/the boss’s trucks. Had it 3 weeks and it’s already a storage unit/trash can/office on wheels

[@thebaddestlarry9424]

Well 20 years ago I was only 10 so it wouldn't be another 4 years until I got my first job in construction. And I def worked harder and not smarter for a long time. Over the last decade or so I've slowly transitioned into finding easier and smarter, more efficient ways to go about things. You learn tricks and tips from working with different people. I just try to absorb it all so I can be as valuable and efficient as I possibly can be.

[@jamesbynion9534]

Right there with you guys. But I have 35 years. Still learning. My ex wife used to tell everyone when I was at 20 years I knew everything. I would tell her to stop saying that. Lol. I look back now and think, wow, I am still learning.

[@halbubba2749]

NAILED IT GUYS !!!!!!👍👍

[@anthonyburke5656]

I’m 72, my brother is 84, I drive past things I’ve built every day. My kids never believed me when I pointed out things he and I built.

[@markclinton9983]

The only real mistake you’ll ever make is one you don’t learn from, 32 years a builder

[@cheapwhiskey30]

Just built a 18 by 27 A frame screened porch as the first things I have ever constructed. I put the roof on before I stained the rafters. This made me laugh......and my wife as well. Glad I am not alone on such a catastrophic mistake.

[@brettwasko3742]

Love Ray's shirt! I'm a graduate of TFC class of 2002. Love y'alls channel.

[@danzimmer95]

My old boss said sometime around the turn of the century, inherent quality in tools went down.

[@davegordon6943]

First time my boss told me to go get some pipe dope, I was like what the F, is he serious, pulled it out of my pocket and that's when I found out what pipe dope was and wasn't. Everybody laughing except the boss

[@rck228]

We use to call that a "Union Break"

[@davegordon6943]

@@rck228 hell yeah. Gotta have break time

[@joetownsend-]

Perkins Family & Fans: Time flies when you’re having fun‼️🔨 Also, Thank You for the video of the New Metal Cutting Saws and Explanation‼️ The “Builder Olympics Competition” was exciting‼️ The events were really hard and surprised me‼️ Yall had me thinking how far OFF I would be‼️ Toccoa Falls College is very dear to my heart‼️ I had friends that were 1st Responders to The Dam Break November 6, 1977. 39 Souls went to be with Our Lord that night just after midnight‼️Have Loved their Radio Station since then. It was sold to a Greenville Station couple years ago‼️ 90.9fm

[@f.demascio1857]

Regarding tools at Lowe's; it all homeowner grade & not worth the penny savings.

[@milanroets9697]

I have been in building for the majority of my life and I will concur, my truck looks like that too. Yet I have bought packout boxes and started to organize at least somewhat.

[@roxanneherrman2107]

Man, I love you guys!

[@justuszapara2855]

Hey Eric and Jamie as a young 21 year old general contractor it’s so funny how over the last 3 years I have already experienced most of what you guys are talking my about, especially learning to be mostly disappointed and surprised when stuff goes right on the job. Love the videos, trying to get the rest of the young guys on my crew to watch as well

[@bromma1979]

Those stock photos of the pickup in the forest look like South Africa. The driver is on the right side of the truck.....

[@jcsully24]

You should do a comparison between Lowes and Home Depot and Ace Hardware and local Lumberyard, etc. Pricing, service, convenience, returns, quality, etc. etc. Pros and Cons.

[@JoRoBoYo]

In my country, the wood on the roof are raw from the lumberyard. They don't even sand it let alone poly

[@Malomex13]

Awesome video thanks for sharing..

[@garethkortegast7002]

Hahaha pure gold! Love it

[@cheewurz]

This Video should have been an Hour Long! Good Job Guys!!!

[@albertorozco5981]

Its a learning experience and takes time. You guys have come a long way and so phenomenal work.

[@jerrylacy2391]

Yeah I hear you I do remodels and nothings ever right

[@HuskyKMA]

I found the irony of the giant Lowe's logo on screen at 5:03 to be amusing. 🤣

[@The33TIGGER33]

Getting a utility box on my truck was the best thing.

[@jasonc3522]

You guys need some gang boxes for those trucks. I agree 100% on the lack of quality tools at Lowe's. I'm down to one pouch on my belt because I haven't had the time to travel all over the southeast looking for Occidental products.

[@68bwild]

Been there and done that for sure! Still learning. cheers

[@shimonnygaard2265]

Golden!!! My Ute’s the same. 😂

[@jeanninemartel3482]

Gotta love that Ray

[@simonp5836]

Totally right on some point like the brand tools i use to buy and what im buying these days......but guys you really need to get organized......it is time consuming to look for everything......ORGANIZED... but im 85% agree on your statement experience take time....thanks for your vids and dont stop your good work.

[@breadthehead]

Daaaaaaamn, look at Ray’s beard

[@gmjent5671]

After 20 yrs I learned it was wise to buy a dedicated work truck and after working out of pickup s and vans a service bed with a rack is by far the best choice for me, Save your good truck for pulling your boat and going for groceries

[@Padoinky]

I get my tools from harbor freight. And then I go and buy them again when the break…. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

[@DCS026]

My new truck was getting a hand rubbed wax job about once a week....thank God that is over with.

[@sreno0207]

Last year I was working for a huge company making them richer, this year I’m working for myself. I already had most of the tools but I sold my classic cars and bought myself a barebones work truck. Would change anything…

[@yelsinchacon124]

I’ve come really far in the past 20 years, I remember I was 2 years old; all I could do was break things 😂😂

[@hermanvirgen5712]

My first 5 years I underbid everything! And I love the 3 coats of polyurethane but try explaining that to a client. 3-4 light coats is much better than one heavy coat. It takes a few days!

[@raystraining3206]

I get my materials from lowes for military, but run Milwaukee tools. I dont even know they have a tool section even though I walk by it almost every weekday.

[@f.demascio1857]

Lowe's is the home of Craftsman now. Need I say any more?

[@raystraining3206]

@Glenn Holcomb I use the fuel cordless stuff and cant complain one bit about any of them. I replaced my dewalt xr stuff with the milwaukee stuff and Ill never go back to dewalt. My FUEL sawzall beats my corded dewalt hands down

[@raystraining3206]

@@f.demascio1857 not at all. New craftsman along with the kobalt stuff leaves alot to be desired

[@aaronoconnell1597]

This is spot on. What a great video. You guys are very good presenters as well. Really high quality video, like your houses I am sure. I can tell. Been doing it for twenty years! or 25.

[@bobsmith4185]

RAY.. is the quiet cool guy ..that every crew has around..

[@christophercrawford2736]

What I’m planning to do is get a Tesla model 3 because I drive a lot of miles and that would be so much cheaper and buy a tool trailer. Most of my work is totally doable out of a sedan(I even did it out of a 2 seater sports coupe for 6 months 😂) but there are times when I need to transport larger tools or materials.

[@joe5834]

I own one kobolt 2lb sledge, and a kobolt 100' tape measure. They work. Other than that it's almost all black and yellow

[@edmallon2851]

after being in broadband communications for 41 years, I GET IT! BTW the next 20 years make the first 20 all worth it.

[@FranciscoRodriguez-ku1nl]

Tools,, excuse me,, Toys, my friend toys.

[@frankdatank2529]

Yes when I was a younger kid I use to hate to do rebar on in ground swimming pool now I love it and really don’t have to do it no more. I love building swimming pools let get together and build together I do the pool you do the house lol. I live in San Antonio,Texas