How To REPAIR SPLITTING 4X4 4x6 6x6 Poles.... Works on All Splitting Lumber & Wood

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[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

hello To all our great Subscribers...please share this video with everyone you know that is dealing with this issue it is The most solid method to securing splitting wood. Quote of the Week: *We are all here for some special reason. Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future.*

[@stancook4014]

Bondo and a coat of oil based primer and paint to seal it also works great.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

thanks for sharing Stan mad mike

[@kerritran8850]

What kind glue are you used? Name please

[@Anti-Groomer]

Fixed your hippie quote: We are not here for some special reason. You are not a special little snowflake. Your past should chip away at your ability to feel happy, breeding bitterness and despair. Stop ignoring your failures, own up to them and rightfully suffer.

[@dustyroads834]

Just a money saving tip. Once you put the glue into the crack use your wife’s credit card to push the glue in farther before clamping.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

LOL, that is a money saving tip for sure :) Thanks for the view, hope you have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@stroys7061]

😂😂😂

[@andyn5912]

Got to be the wife's credit card or it won't work LOL.

[@kohkae1177]

🤣🤣🤣 it must be ‘wife’s credit cards’?

[@GuitarLessonCharts]

Be sure to spit on the credit card first. the extra lube allows you to fill the joints in better without it sticking to the applicator as much.

[@dbp55]

Wood expands and contracts, when you buy post or beams Make sure you try to buy what they call fohc lumber. Which means free of heart center,which means when you see the center of the tree or bullseye. It’s very unstable if you into a big box lumber store look at the 4x4 and larger beams, the ones cork screwing or crooked they will have that bullseye. And already checking or cracking, I’ve learned a little bit about lumber after 35 yrs years in the business.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Problem is we live in a temporary society these days everybody wants the cheapest and they end up paying the price later on have a great day thanks for sharing this awesome information guru Mike out

[@you2449]

This.

[@jmackinjersey1]

Don't forget the huge notch at the top.

[@silk.1467]

That’s why I like the Home Depot and Lowe’s, you’re free to inspect their lumber for center cuts and other flaws.

[@robertwillis4061]

I had this problem with a 15yo Pergola in my garden. It has 8 6X6 supports.. I drilled some 6mm holes across the splits. And countersunk each side to allow the bolts to be flush. Then I filled the splits with some exterior grade no-more nails glue. Then I put in the bolts and tightened them up. While using some ' G ' clamps like you did. I then mixed the drill sawdust with some glue and filled the bolt holes and any splits I hadn't filled. Then I sanded the posts and painted them twice.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, we appreciate the input, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

I knew I recognized that voice! Sweet Project Cars is your other channel. I’m a LONG time viewer! I’d love to hear more riding mower tips. What older mowers are the better ones. It’s a new area of learning for me. I’m a trained auto mechanic (1995) and I watch your Sweet Project Cars for tips. I’d love to learn about the mower. My sons have always maintained our mowers because I do the cars. Now they grew up and left home it’s me and their Dad, who’s just learning anything mechanical. Love your channel. Rock on! 🤘🏻

[@hankkline7300]

I always coat the buried portion of a 4x4 post with automotive undercoating to prevent rot. I had someone back into a 4x4 light post that had been in the ground for 25 years, and when I pulled the broken off remains out of the ground it looked like brand new.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thank you very much for watching and sharing, have a great weekend. Guru Mike

[@Krispy1011]

My father always coated the buried portion of the post in linseed oil overnight before he sunk them in the ground - they never rotted that I know of.

[@michaelboykin9881]

Never bury a wood post if at all possible. Pour 18" deep pads, in forms and when cures install galvanized post mounts. Simpson preferred. I would never bury even pressure treated. It rots at ground level

[@OneWildTurkey]

undercoat or Flex Seal, both work pretty well. Also pickup bed liner paint. use it about 4 to 6 inches above ground and about a foot to 18 inches below. unless it's already buried in a porch.

[@jancezkiewicz.r6215]

I paint mine with mastic, roof repair matls

[@roberthoy9922]

I’ve done what you are doing, I did not use a flimsy C-clam. I used what we as ironworker’s call a bridge clamp and 2 steel plate to help spread the load to prevent damage to the column/post. I filled the split lumber with glue and then clamped it. Then I took a wet towel and wiped the excess glue off the column/post. Then I drilled and bolted it. I then used saw dust and glue to make my own filler and covered the recessed fastener. I walked away and came back the next day and with a little bit of sanding, the repair was practically invisible. My client was very happy that I saved them the cost of removing that split column. It was a substantial amount. I’ve done this more than once. I have never had a complaint about the final result of that type of fix. Actual labor time is less than one hour. That bridge clamp closed that spit completely.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@roberthoy9922]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru I for got to say. Those bridge clamps are very expensive and they can get pretty heavy too. The way you tighten one is with a crescent wrench. They don’t have those skinny little rods to use as a tool to tighten or loosen.

[@bobbylenz3594]

Im gonna do that. Make a video.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

How is a c clamp flimsy?

[@gvidgop]

This is the right way for that kind of wood split. Thank you

[@skippylippy547]

Great idea, thank you. I'm going to tackle this job as soon as spring comes. ❤

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Have fun Skippy! Thank you for watching and sharing, have a great day and all the best on your spring project my friend. Guru Mike

[@robertkerby2581]

Wow, what an exceptionally awesome tip for repairing a "split or splitting 4" x 4" Post! Well done, Sir!

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

That's a nice trick, Mike. Thanks for sharing. Have a great Sunday, Nico.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks Nico, its always a pleasure to hear from you my friend, hope you have a great week. GuruMike

[@1erinjames]

Such an EXCELLENT fix for the wood!! I will remember this one for sure! Thank you!! Say hello to Consuela :)

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

It is Erin, you will be super happy with the results! Thank you for watching and being a great subscriber, we appreciate you, I will pass your regards to Consuela :) Have a fantastic day my friend. Guru Mike

[@DrewDiaz]

Please- everyone is a troll, I know- but cement is the binder that holds concrete or mortar together. Noticed this on your tapcon video too. But you’ve certainly helped this old carpenter with cars.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

drew not sure what your comment meant but thanks anyhow...mike

[@camgere]

" all the way to the cement" 0:50 and 3:45. Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition, or the Grammar Police!

[@sodbusteretta]

What the?????? Lol, I am trying to understand.... 😊

[@ckmoore101]

​@@sodbusteretta Cement, is the powder/aggregate mix, used to make concrete. Thats all he is saying. "Cement floor" is a misnomer.

[@SgtCreepyGaming]

Going to do this on my pool deck…thanks for the awesome tip👍

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Great to hear that Jason it will work like crazy...and it is fast to do just keep the clamps on for a few days until you know the glue is really set..thanks mad mike

[@debralegge-mc8fg]

Thanks for making it look easy for us to do and to all of you subscribers who offer other gems of info, such as coating the ends in different things to stop rot. I inherited the timber pergola when I bought my home, so have no idea as to what 'piece' of timber it is made with, but yes a few cracks are now showing, but I'm relieved to find that I repair and save money by not replacing these lengths. Again, thankyou to all the information, new subscriber now.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad to help! Welcome Aboard! Thank you for watching and sharing, we really appreciate it, hope you enjoy the channel my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@GeorgeMinton-jb8ky]

You can use a multi-tool with a carbide blade and cut off the excess. You might want to get more than one blade but it works. I used it on my fence where the installer used nails that were too long. 500 pickets thank you very much installers.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@animagix]

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[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

LOL, you gotta know him to love him :) Thanks for the view and comment, have a stupendous week my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@justcurious3525]

I have four 4X4 posts that support my carport roof that needed painting. They had splits just like yours. I wasn't worried about structure, but they didn't look good. I filled the splits, like you did, then painted everything once it was all cured and dried. After 6 years, the posts look just like they did after I filled the splits ( I may repaint this summer ) and the roof is still straight, level and where it's supposed to be. I'm not feeling the need to use any bolts to hold things together.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Nice!! Thank you for watching and sharing, we appreciate it, have a great evening my friend. GuruMike

[@zoltan2728]

I think you did the possible best. The cracks are from drying, no need to screw it, just fill it and you are done.

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

Fill them with latex caulk then paint them.

[@NeasYellek]

Really like this and I have some splits like that on my deck.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad we could help Sean! Thank you for watching and sharing, have a great day my friend. Guru Mike

[@chewy98ta28]

On furniture breaks I take a screw and drill a hole the threads won't catch on the first piece and a small hole the threads will catch on the piece I'm trying to reattach it to and get some wood glue inside and then screw it together. Recess it a little if looks are important. Probably stronger than new in a lot of instances. Easy way to squeeze it together at every screw point without using a bunch of clamps. Good video, would have never thought to fill splits like that on my porch.

[@chasbader]

I love how you are so inclusive. My father always told the ladies "This stuff doesn't just happen!".... We men need more help from all types.

[@robwright4398]

I have a simplicity mower like that, nice unit and those engines are good too.

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

This video was not relevant to me yet I LOVED IT!:D Great tip if I ever need it. TY mate!!!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a fantastic day. Guru Mike & team

[@geomann1009]

Great repair! Those cracks aren't structural, mainly drying out cracks!! So filling them like you did is just fine. It will prevent water from getting in there and causing rot.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

better safe than sorry my friend, especially in hurricane and tornado country! Mad Mike

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

Exactly... !

[@omarabdelbari8091]

Great video! One situation came up for me which was there is a 1" wood attached to a ~4.5inch wood for a fence gate. I see nails sticking out a little in the crack. So I imagine taking out the nails and screws would be a setup step as well in that case. Or if that can't be done, oscillating tool or metal shear

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a fantastic day. Guru Mike & team

[@PO-vx2pq]

from an old woman DIYer, THANK YOU ‼️‼️

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Absolutely our pleasure! Thank you so much for watching and sharing, hope you have a fantastic weekend my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@claytonsimplot9554]

I might have used wood glue for exterior use and two long flat stock bars with the C- clamps to close the crack.

[@rinzler9775]

Had similar - but brushed in some rot converter/preserver and let it dry before filling, and then painting. 7 years later still no problems.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@GrantHendrick]

Thank you for the helpful video.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Our pleasure Grant! Thank you for watching and commenting, have a great weekend my friend. Guru Mike

[@johnbutler307]

Thanks for the tips.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Happy to help John! Thank you for watching and commenting, have a great weekend my friend. Guru Mike

[@deandee8082]

you can also use those metal strapping systems that crimp it and cut it works well

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

many different methods thats for sure ..thanks

[@19211265]

Excellent work and information. Thank you for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Our pleasure to share! Thank you for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it, hope you have a fantastic week my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@19211265]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru You too as well. Thank you and God bless. Keep up the great work and information 👍🏻

[@silvergrizzly316]

You are the man Mike!!! I'm always learning something new from you brother. Thank you and God Bless you and yours my friend 🙏 Jay.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

I appreciate that Jay! Thank you for always being here with us, hope you are feeling better, have a stupendous day my friend. Guru Mike

[@net2000man]

Thanks for another great video, Neighbor!! And yes it is a BEAUTIFUL day in the Western Panhandle today! God Bless You All, Neighbor!!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thank you! Our pleasure neighbor! Thanks for watching, have a fantastic day my friend. Guru Mike

[@robertblahnik7685]

You are supposed to use wedges to further split the wood. Then you use tape to make the push out clean. Then you pilot hole for your screws or bolts and squeeze out. Then when it's done and dried, you add plugs before you sand.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thank you for watching and sharing, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@Gowood2020-ne6rx]

Thank you for showing

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad to help! Thank you for watching and commenting, hope you have a great week my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@kimchee94112]

Guarantee pressure-treated lumber from Home Depot or Lowe's will split, twist and a whole bunch of strange things. I had one long 4x4 ended up in a semicircle! Unbelievable moisture content.

[@garmstr400]

Excellent sir!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad you liked it Andy! Thank you for watching and commenting, hope you have a fantastic week. Guru Mike

[@ku4nz]

good tip, thanks

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad to help Richard! Thank you for watching and commenting, have a great weekend. Guru Mike

[@justkurt7716]

Pensacola what's up? Mobile in here!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Welcome Mobile!! We just drove through your city a few days ago :) Thanks for watching and commenting, hope you have a great week my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@elppedro77]

Good idea, you could also use the edge of a thin spatula to push the glue in further. Wouldn't the drilling holes in the beams cause cracks or weaken them?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

We've done this for years and years and it does nothing but make the pole 10 times stronger than it is currently. Thanks for watching, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@BillLowenburg]

Nice! ! Unlike most KZbin DIY know-it-all commentators, I have nothing to add, except to say I’d do that job the same way! It should hold up for a good while!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

thank you bill we appreciate that immensely

[@STBRetired1]

I've been looking to buy a Kung Fu wooden dummy and cracking of the wooden post seems to be a big problem with some of them. I'm not sure what they coat that center wooden post with but could keeping that main body "oiled" reduce or eliminate that cracking. Moisture (water) or the quick evaporation of water causes the cracks so would a linseed oil help prevent cracking?

[@jimburpee7337]

You could have replaced the entire post in the time you patched it.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Well I didn't really feel like smashing out the concrete that was encasing the pole, then digging the pole out and messing up all of my landscaping, so I did this method and it's beautiful!! Thanks for the view and genius comment, have a great day! Guru Mike & team

[@John-NeverStopLearning]

You should use 3” screws With the countersink. That way no cutting of the screws and no sanding except for the hardened glue.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

If 3" screws would have been available, we would have used them. But even having to cut 1/2" off the end of the screw, it still pulled the split together. Thank you for watching John.

[@efoster11]

we have to fix 15 fence posts, that were put 2 years ago. Some cracks are bad and some posts have cracks on 3 sides. I was looking into the latest screws and HeadLOK brand doesn't make 3"L, they are either 2 7/8 or 4.5"L. The Simpson brand had similar strength, dia and proper coating of steel fasteners, but the head is hex with incorporated washer. So Me Know it all used what was the most available. Although I may settle for 2 7/8 fasteners since those are only 1/8 short of 3". I don't have time cutting the protruding ends of screws. Thank you for the awesome video an link for materials.

[@joelee2371]

I have seen so many split columns on newer jobs that i figure the newer lumber must be defective, so I no longer use 4X4 and larger, but laminate 2X's with ledger bolts or lag bolts. My jobs don't split out, so the only revisits I get are when the customer wants more work. Reworks don't make anyone happy.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@barbarakloise6790]

Great tip!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much for the view, hope you have a great week my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@samueladams584]

I have a fence post like this and wondering what I can do to reduce water exposure and protect it longer. Pressure treated. I need a filler patch. The plastic wood filler didn't work.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You need to use this amzn.to/3kcQj3T Samuel. Thanks for watching, have a great week and all the best on your project my friend. Guru Mike

[@RichAllisonAudio]

Your caulking gun should have a tip cutter on it as well, but you knew that mr know it all. Thanks for the video, i presumed that would be the process. I would just replace the beam. That's load bearing. I wouldnt feel great with glue and/or lag screws holding up my overhang.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Alright, yes, I'm sure that there are positive reasons to replace it, but I didn't really want to bust the concrete pad up and disturb all of the landscaping and also have to jack up and hold the carrier up while doing this. Since the gazebo is close to 20 years old, this was the quickest, easiest way to make the pole last at least another 5 years. Had the gazebo been newer, replacement may have been and option other than having to bust the concrete up to do this. This goes the same with vehicles, if my brakes and tires all start going bad, I'm not going to replace the car. Thanks for watching, have a great week. Guru Mike

[@metta4567]

Exactly you just replace the brakes and tires​@@MrKnowItAllGuru

[@debralegge-mc8fg]

I was taught that the right glue is stronger than the wood, nails or screws we use when woodworking, this has served me well over the years. I do understand the added protection one feels when replacing a not so perfect structure, though. 😊

[@4vinylsound]

I would apply the lock tight before the clamp so it goes on deeper to get an even stronger hold.

[@Krispy1011]

Great video - I repaired 4x4 and 6x6 posts before - But I pull them together(as close as possible without damage) with 8 or 10 inch C clamps and then I cut one half inch plywood pieces to size and C clamp those to the posts on both sides of the post where the cracks are, then use deck screws and screw them through the plywood from both sides to hold everything together, then release all the C clamps and paint the posts with the plywood attached. - I never used an adhesive in the cracks but might try it next time I do this - but very good video.

[@Krispy1011]

Basically I'm scabbing pieces of plywood on two sides of the post the full length of the post and fastening them to the post with deck screws!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad to help Krispy!! Thank you for watching and sharing, hope you have a great day my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@Nonyabusiness911]

Do what they do on table tops, butterfly’s. Decorative and strong. Glue has no strength unless the wood touches.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@volengr]

Thanks!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad to help volengr! Thank you so much for the donation and for watching, we truly appreciate you my friend. Hope you have a fantastic weekend. Guru Mike

[@ZombieQueen819]

Great channel

[@badad0166]

Sweet.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching and commenting, have a great day my friend. Guru Mike

[@shampton3434]

Use automotive filler like Bondo to fill the cracks; it's epoxy.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@meganpahl3612]

Hey, thank you so much for your video. I have a strange question for you. I recently bought some one inch thick round slices of walnut. I assumed they were dried properly ect. BUT, I mounted some ferns to them and they are very happy there. Problem is, that now since I have to also plant wet moss to the center of them, the wood looks like someone is cutting out pieces of pizza! I can pout a vice on these due to the shape but I do have two extra to restart with. PLEASE tell me what to do or coat this wood with so when I remount the staghorn ferns, this wont happen again. Should I drill a hole in the center and then stain the wood or something? I could REALLY use your advice!!!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Can you please send me a few pics of your issue to [e-mail] we will see if we can get you pointed in the right direction my friend. Thanks for watching, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@meganpahl3612]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru I would be happy to! email address, phone, either one?

[@RayDeLaCruz-wl6iq]

You just earned a new follower. Just need the links to products used. Screws and caulk. Thanks

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

We used these amzn.to/3CK5zvD & amzn.to/3kcQj3T and just a reminder, all of the products/tools we use in our videos can be found in the .....More of the video description. Thanks for the view and sub Ray, hope you have a fantastic day and all the best on your project. Guru Mike & team

[@elayhohnson2536]

I always use steel posts !!!!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@dthorne4602]

That wouldn't look good if you wanted wood ones.

[@salg-1980]

I love Julio’s name. That’s how you know he’s Mexican. He gots like 10 names.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You’re exactly right my friend he’s always changing his name to his real name is Julio Goteras Rodrigo Chavez Alverez merry Christmas my friend mad Mike

[@johnr5545]

Thanks god bless

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You too John God bless and merry Christmas my good friend mad Mike

[@noturaveragehermit6958]

I have a question for a fix? I have an old shed that i have taken apart and was going to use it as just an open porch (Just posts and metal lean to roof).However the bottom of the posts are rotted and once the walls came off I see it is not that sturdy.Any way to fix the bottom rotting beams without replacement? or just tear down the structure and rebuild?.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Basically the poles are your foundation, other than replacing each pole, your next option would be to tear it down. You could add a pole to each pole, screw and glue the new to the older pole, but that most likely would look mox nixed. If it was anything else other than the poles and the foundational aspect of them you could replace them, I guess you will have to be the judge of tearing down or just butting new poles to the old. Safety is the number one concern my friend. Hope this helps, thanks for watching, have a great week. Guru Mike

[@noturaveragehermit6958]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru Ok thank you for the swift reply you have my wheels turning will have to think about this lol.

[@TC-dw6wg]

Tell Julio I said Hey!

[@paulmanhart4481]

Is this better than filling the crack with a structural epoxy resin? A deep poor resin so it takes a while to harden and seeps into the wood more. I have 8 x 8” posts with Grand Canyon cracks and I’m trying to decide what the best material is. Thanks, Paul

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

We have always used this amzn.to/3kcQj3T it has done the job perfectly Paul. Thank you for watching, hope you have a great weekend my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@mm-qd1ho]

The manufacturer's instructions for the product in the video (510) says this will fill "minor gaps", but doesn't say anything more than that. The different product linked above (PL 3X) is probably better. You could email pictures to the manufacturer and ask them what product they would recommend. I have done that in the past, and they were very helpful.

[@DumpsterBaby-nh5vc]

I wouldn't countersink because I don't mind the above surface bolt head and it leaves all the material for the most strength. I would close those cracks up better first, though.

[@bucketmouth7705]

It’s not going to work. You can’t repair season splits. Definitely replace timber. Last turn of drill stripped the screw.

[@chriscleave2173]

Big box stores are so dangerous. Giving confidence to anyone that has money. Pro tip: don’t buy lumber from the orange or blue store. Freebie: For the cost of a tube of construction adhesive and structural screws, you can replace the 4x4.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Problem is replacing the 4 x 4 was not an option for us and many people don’t have the option to replace the pole ours were cemented in to the concrete pad and concreted below and attached to the carrier above making it very very difficult and dangerous and very very very time consuming this method has worked for us for over 20 some years and it’s very fast and have not had a pole come apart sense have a great day thank you for your comment GuruMike

[@notusedexer]

Where do I buy lumber?

[@lamiglass1]

The problem is mostly because of the method they treat the wood nowadays. I will agree though, I used to work at Lowe’s and can’t tell you some horror stories about the lumber that comes into the stores!

[@lamiglass1]

@@notusedexer get on yellow pages for local lumber yards or Millwork warehouses

[@LaughingRandomly]

The only thing that I could add to this, is that I would've tried to shove more clue further in the cracks, then squeezing the clamps some more, before securing the screw. 😉😎

[@Tinasburrito666]

Hi I’m a novice at this and am starting to redo my deck and it looks like this. Can you describe to me some of the vocabulary and tools you are using? Here are the things I would like to know: 1- what does powersink mean? 2- when you use the c clamp, what is that pipe you use to adjust the tightness and where do you get it? 3- Why do you have that paint stir stick between the c clamp and the wood? What’s the purpose? 5- Can i use the caulk on floorboards of my deck to fill in cracks?

[@HB-yq8gy]

I was so pissed we renovated our deck in 2016 up to code then about 2019 I see some small splitting starting to form. The deck has southern exposure in NJ only the 4x6 posts started to split. Maybe the pressure-treated wood from Home Depot & Lowe's is of lesser quality? I didn't bury the posts used concrete ABA ZMAX Galvanized Adjustable Standoff Post Bases for 4x4 & 4x6

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Lotta times they split like that from the big chain stores because they’re so green there is a lot of moisture in them they don’t dry them out well enough before they do the wolmanizing

[@abdullahtawhidi962]

The glue is being used as putti, cuz till the time two split contact each other, glue won't work, most likely. The screw is actually holding the split. This kind of complete wood split shows the wood is too week now and the piller needs to be replaced.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

It repaired our problem! Thanks for the view, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@atarileaf]

How has this repair held up over time?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Looks as good as it does in the video, it's an awesome repair. We applied some new stain and you can't even tell there was a repair! Thanks for watching and asking, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@joechavez1975]

Why not apply the glue first, clamp the post, then put the screws in?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You can do it any way you want to, we are just sharing what we do and know works. Thanks for the view, have a great day. Guru Mike

[@scottdieboldsr.3594]

Can I use this procedure to repair a splitting 6x6 support

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You sure can Scott thanks for asking you may have to have longer screws just make sure they’re T30 torx and no less than 5 inches long Thanks for asking my friend mad mike out

[@orvallhall324]

Love the 5 name Jorge

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

He's our guy!! Good old Hoolio! Thanks for watching, have a great week my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@theoldguy1956]

So many utubers when they show a product like to shake it in front of the camera for a split second can never even see what the label says.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

We don't spend a lot of time in our videos explaining every single product/tool we use, the videos would be way too long. So, as Hoolio explains in every video, you can find all of the products/tools we use in the .....more of the video description, check it out! Thanks for the view, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@7kangher]

Will this glue work in the MN winter cold weather?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

It sure will Kang! Thanks for watching and asking, have a great week my friend. Guru Mike

[@JorgeHernandez-ib1px]

It would be easier, cheaper and quicker just to replace the post. Just my opinion but good option if you can't. For example with The Ledger would the process would be good for that, thanks!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

You can do whatever you want to do Jorge, we are just sharing an effective, quick fix that will last years and years. Thanks for watching. Guru Mike

[@renenowicki]

50 years. Never seen a post sheer. 🤔

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Lucky you! Thanks for watching, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@psdaengr911]

Moisture acting on a poorly selected post that was cut in such a way that wants to twist in response to moisture changes, combined with a lack of kiln drying, lack of end grain sealing and inadequate finish coating is why the timber is splitting. If the timber is structural post it the timber should be replaced. If its cosmetic, construction adhesive is primarily a sealer/filler in this application, but because it's solvent based nature will trap moisture in the wood in the worst possible place. A better material is low expansion polyurethane foam used as insulation around in door frames. It adheres better to damp wood actually absorbing the moisture from the wood in its chemical reaction, flows better into small cracks and once cured is a better crack filler and a more effective, paintable, moisture barrier.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a fantastic day. Guru Mike & team

[@tobyjessup6483]

It seems no one else has correctly explained why the post is splitting. It is because is was cut from the center of the tree. Look at the end grain when buying posts. If you see concentric circular tree rings, that is bad, it with split. If you see broader crescent shaped tree rings it will not twist or split.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Why do you need a hammer drill for screws?

[@troychambliss784]

I don't share this with everyone but I have spitting wood.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@TimSpreitzer]

Does it hurt?

[@collinmohr6318]

This video pops up the next day after I see mine splitting... dang

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Ha! Perfect :) Thanks for watching and commenting, now get busy my friend :) LOL Have a great week! Guru Mike & team

[@daver2964]

Curious, is that the only 4x4 with this issue. I bet the post is not level.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

There's a couple others that have the issue not as bad as this particular one. Thanks for watching Dave, have a great weekend. Guru Mike

[@axjohn]

SWEEEEEEEEEEET MR KNOW IT ALL!

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks axjohn!! We really appreciate the view and comment, hope you have a sweeeeeeet week ahead my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@Anonymous-zv9hk]

Clamped joints have to kept under pressure with construction glue, until it sets.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Well our method that we show here works for us over the last 30 years perfectly thanks for your comment

[@guygordon2780]

He did. The screws are providing the pressure.

[@edbradbury6591]

I'll give you a like for the shirt.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thank you very much! Have a fantastic day my friend. Guru Mike & team

[@Fender420]

Thank You Mad Mike The Hammer & Hoolio Eastwood 🛠🧰🚘

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Our pleasure Tony!! Thanks for the view and comment, it's always great to hear from you, hope you have a fantastic week my friend. Guru Mike & Hoolio

[@LouLope]

I do the same thing, but I don't use glue, just drill a 3/8 clearance hole all the way across, no counter sink. Take a 3/8 carriage bolt 1/2" to 1" longer than the thickness usually 5", and hammer the head flush, so it doesn't turn. Put a (fender) washer under the nut and tighten. The clamping force goes all the way across just like the C-clamp did. Repeat as needed.

[@Teddystergaard]

Mr Fixer ran out of things that actually needs fixing 😀

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Yo Teddy when someone like Kerry has been with uis for years and years as a great subscriber we try to help them..Mike

[@donaldpainter956]

If you countersink then use s 2 and ahalf inch screw it wont come out the other side

[@7628739]

Use as many. Clamps as you can get

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great day my friend. Guru Mike

[@doneown503]

, i have found , a piece that is predisposed to Twisting! , continues want to twist.👍

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@luckylg1046]

Use a putty knife or some other thin "tool" to push the adhesive deeper into the crack.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great day. Guru Mike & team

[@phyllismulkey3778]

great tips

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Glad you think so Phyllis. Thanks for watching and sharing, have a great week my friend. GuruMike

[@billy2bob63]

Hey Mike first off thank you so much! So what size of counter sink drill bit was that? Did you fill in those holes where the bolt head went in and with what? Just that glue. I have been staining my wood for years and was thinking about painting it instead. I noticed your posts and other wood was painted so with what paint? Looks like I need to get more supplies lol 😆

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

No problem Kerry, the bits amzn.to/3ivaiut 9/16 I filled the hole with the amzn.to/3kcQj3T and the paint is Behr Solid Color House & Fence Wood Stain we picked up at Home Depot thanks much Mike

[@billy2bob63]

@MrKnowItAllGuru Thank you again Mr. Mike 👍🏻

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

you are very welcome kerry

[@peterdirocco6131]

Would it be better to replace it?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

Alright, yes, I'm sure that there are positive reasons to replace it, but I didn't really want to bust the concrete pad up and disturb all of the landscaping and also have to jack up and hold the carrier up while doing this. Since the gazebo is close to 20 years old, this was the quickest, easiest way to make the pole last at least another 5 years. Had the gazebo been newer, replacement may have been and option other than having to bust the concrete up to do this. This goes the same with vehicles, if my brakes and tires all start going bad, I'm not going to replace the car. Same goes for brake discs, if your brake discs need to be ground, you don't just replace them, you have them ground for a third of the cost. Thanks for watching. Guru Mike

[@peterdirocco6131]

@@MrKnowItAllGuru Wow. thank you for the response. I really do not expect a response from any poster. Rhetorical question, IMO, but really happy you provided a detailed reasoned response. Thank you again.

[@conceptofeverything8793]

Some of these screws also have fitting bolts. Couldve used them bolts instead grinding away the screws.

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

6 of 1, half a dozen of another, we were just trying to keep the costs down, we're going broke in this economy :) Thanks. Guru Mike

Show us how this looks a couple years later.

[@diveinnjim]

splits as character to timber, (in my opinion)

[@johnjobber2219]

How about just replacing the post?

[@MrKnowItAllGuru]

The post wasn't rotted, so we did the best most inexpensive fix known to man. Have a great day. Guru Mike