My Most Addictive Tool - THE JAMBMASTER! Full Demo...

[@marcgrasso6032]

Ive been a carpenter for over 35 yrs and have seen so many so many "hacks" and shortcutters over the years it would make your head spin. I am really impressed with Spencer's knowledge and commitment to quality. His honesty about the tools and techniques keep me returning to the channel. So what I want to say is thank you for giving the craft I love integrity and respect. Thank you Spencer

[@vanman3752]

Speaking of 'hacks' I started in this business before nail guns came out and back then the old timers thought nail guns were a 'hack'.

[@sharkatk9]

Ditto, I agree 100%

[@colebz420]

@@vanman3752 so you started in 1940 ?

[@vanman3752]

@@colebz420 No, I started in the mid 70's in a rural part of the country where there wasn't any track housing going on. Back then when nail guns were beginning to show up it was because independent sales men came around to the job site and offered free nail guns if you bought the nails from them. Senco and Paslode were the main brands at that time and they were big and heavy. If I remember right cordless impact drivers were just coming out and what a difference they made. Back then all carpenter needed was a few tools not a trailer full like today.

[@jefflinnell8492]

@@colebz420 i started in 1980 and was trained the old school way .no nail guns. First you learn how to build a house and then you can build houses.

[@randomlyrusty5427]

I can’t watch this channel anymore, because every time I do I end up buying the tool.

[@theoneaboveall8625]

I do everything this guy does ,better And with standard tools...

[@xavytex]

@@theoneaboveall8625 Ok. But you don’t make any videos so what’s the point of your comment ? Guys are probably remodeling the Taj Mahal now. They don’t make any videos either so Spencer is the next best thing ;)

[@KenHill]

​@@theoneaboveall8625 OK, Make some videos of your work so we can learn from you. Or at least comment showing us what you know.

[@tjhart1011]

@@theoneaboveall8625 make a video or it didn’t happen. 🤣😂

[@makermarc70]

Hahahaha! Oh pride.

[@frankmgallo]

Wow I’ve been in the business for 35plus years and I’ll tell you son you are amazing and full of knowledge. I’ve been around lots of masters carpenters but I must admit how fast and efficient you do your projects alone is simply amazing. I have the upmost respect for you 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@BraveNewWorld8101]

Couldn't have said it better.

[@als1023]

Same thoughts, thanks for posting !

[@jpro112185]

Same!

[@andyeckles4158]

Again I am just blown away by your quality of work. I couldn't wrap my head around the blocks you were talking about but one you started gluing them in place I knew exactly where this was going. I actually hung 18 doors last month with just a spirit level and wedge shims and was grinding my teeth over the twisted studs and said out loud there has got to be a better way. And there is lol... I actually started my small one man construction company 3 years ago after watching your videos. You're my inspiration for quality and production. I'm going to keep pushing until one day I'm as good as you are. Andy

[@InsiderCarpentry]

That's humbling Andy. Glad I can play a small part in helping you on your path. Wishing you lots of success.

[@MichaelCZUSA]

First job to use the Jambmaster is a month out. Couldn't wait that long. Disassembled my own garage service door and reset it with the JM....twice! 🤣 Worked perfectly. Thank you for sharing your skills and your time!

[@Alive761]

My Wife has suggested I do that with several of the doors in our house as practice before I use it in the field. Whoever trimmed my house must’ve been blindfolded.

[@chadrickharvell8036]

Just wanted to shout out and say thank you for sharing this video!! Bought my first jambmaster a couple weeks ago and finally got to use it today. Was able set 12 doors in 5 hours!!! Every door swings perfectly. This tool is a game changer! Thanks Lewis Carpentry!!

[@jaimealvarado22]

What was the price?

[@Alive761]

This is great to hear! Using mine on the first house this week!

[@davidbailey3214]

Been using the Jamb master for 15 of my 30 years of remodeling. It’s the best tool for setting multiple doors quickly and perfectly I’ve seen. Even works well on exterior doors without the brickmold installed. Never had a callback using this tool. Thanks for the great video of this great tool.

[@morningstar4473]

Hi,where can I buy the jambmaster may I ask

[@Black_Dirt_Contractor]

​@@morningstar4473 under the description in the video

[@jpesce23ful]

I’m gonna be honest I thought this was gonna be a stupid tool. I was under the impression you were gonna rout a recess into the cripple studs then fill it with a shim to bring it out square to the opening. Silly me for thinking such things about Spencer. Very cool tool

[@kleincarpentry1438]

I thought the exact same thing! I guess both of us are silly. I was skeptical but, intrigued at the same time.

[@georgesimmons9815]

I mean, it would ultimately work the same way.

[@Shalickx]

Same, you’re not alone

[@mgdrummer77]

Yep, thought the same but as soon as I saw him gluing the blocks in place I slapped myself in the forehead. I could immediately see what was coming next.

[@tc9148]

Fantastic jig and tool. Magnificent demonstration. Spencer is a natural teacher. Love it.

[@joelluesse4408]

You're a kingmaker now Spencer. You show a video and jambmaster gets inundated. I'm not a big believer in most influencers online, but you are an exception. You have such humility and integrity.

[@sdbrazil1]

Spencer, I saw your video about the festoon cart when using the Jambmaster back in the early spring. I immediately went on line to find it and I did. Dealing with the Torstensens was a treat. It reminded me of years ago when I bought my first set of Clam Clamps from Jim Chestnut. Both times I've bought products that made my life as a Finish Carpenter easier, more enjoyable and more profitable. Thanks for the videos even us over the hill guys can still learn thing everyday.

[@MichaelCZUSA]

I love Ruby in Alberta!! Spoke with her a few times when ordering additional template sets. She knows me now as "Michael, happy owner of the Jambmaster 5000 Deluxe!" LOL!

[@frankblack1481]

This was fascinating and very well explained by you. I’m an aerospace manufacturing guy and the Jambmaster is analogous to how Airbus assembles their wings (ribs from one supplier have excess aluminum included.. wing panels come from another supplier and At final assembly they scan the ribs and skins and machine away the excess aluminum as required for a perfect fit. Yes, Boeing used to be the old fashioned way using shims but are changing their ways.

[@kirkhepburnmiddleagedwhiteguy]

Typical high quality Spencer Lewis Presentation. Small on useless chitchat, big on instruction. Thx for sharing your expertise.

[@a.whatmough4432]

Spencer, After serving 27 years in the Army and being a homeowner that strives to "do it all" I greatly appreciate your tips and tricks. In the Army, we called this TTP's (Tips, Techniques, and Practices). You are an exceptional instructor. Hooah and thank you!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Thanks for your service and happy to help!

[@SublimeWanderers]

I have been wracking my brain trying to come up with the best repeatable way to handle twisted framing around the door jamb and I am ecstatic to see the problem has already been solved. Thank you for the great content.

[@bpallen1228]

Your the reason I bought my Jambaster I love this tool. I watched your split jamb door installation video saw it and sys roll cart setup and was sold. I’ve been waiting for this video forever. Thanks for sharing Spencer!!

[@ronallen6578]

Where can you buy this?? I'm not finding a site to purchase this. Any help is appreciated

[@04tundra1]

How much is the Jambmaster?

[@alford35]

That is the most useful contraption I’ve seen in a long time!!!!!

[@mikesager7886]

Well done Spencer. A true craftsman.

[@DoorGurus]

I bought the jammaster and use it also for exterior doors and it does save time and the install is perfect it takes the guess work out of a bad framing job.

[@jeffandreson]

I've always called them trimmer studs. Cripples were what we called the studletts above/below a door/window.

[@celticslimjim]

Exactly, that was driving me nuts. I know he's not a flamer, but should still know the difference

[@markwittig1153]

Right! trimmers or "jacks", jack studs hold up the header, or jack it up, "legs" go under a window sill, cripples go over a window or door header to the plate, cripples are cripples....... because they have no legs!

[@Corey_Fox]

Trimmer studs in the west, jack studs in the east. Cripples are indeed only in windows and above headers.

[@e.t.preppin7084]

I’ve always called them Jacks right next to the full length King and the cripples were above the header. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@danielgeng2306]

I was just gonna mention that about the trimmers or jacks but that’s the first time I heard cripples called studlets! Hysterical and that’s what I’ll call them for ever more ! lol still a great video tho !

[@TheDudeM3]

I literally just received my jambmaster in the mail a few days ago. This helps me so much, the instruction manual is so confusing but this helps a ton. Thanks brotha.

[@tieggonzalez3014]

Hey Mike, can you tell me where you bought yours?

[@InsiderCarpentry]

see video description

[@jorgemora219]

How much?

[@TheDudeM3]

@@jorgemora219 around $500

[@dmlvsccfamful]

How long did it it take for delivery

[@MrJbunch1]

I bought one about 12 years ago love it

[@chicothesavage]

Dude. This is awesome . Big fan of your Channel and like how you explain everything . Good job as always of your quality.

[@gayles6321]

Thank you. Please continue making these KZbins.

[@roscoemckinney859]

Great tool for jambs with no casings. A must for those without casings🙌

[@bryanhall9996]

Just wrapped my last door job for the foreseeable future but still loved seeing this! My favorite thing about this channel is that it's incredibly educational while staying focused on craftsmanship. Too common (and understandable) to see trade channels burn out and just make poor "entertainment" content instead of education. Thanks for not chasing the youtube rabbit!

[@kendodd8734]

Swinging doors is an art if done correctly the amount of doors I’ve seen over the years that have been fitted badly r so numerous of u ask me u have to b a chippy to fit them correctly ( it’s a bit beyond the average diy,er ) especially now with all the fire regs that r imposed on the tolerances with intumescent strips and brush seals and door closers so to allow for these tolerances u rearly do have to think in advance and b very accurate this tool is definitely advantageous in respect of this

[@kpfeiffer8775]

I must be old school as i would already have one or two James installed by the time he even sets that up, and as for cripples being twisted, thats why we use tapered shims lol but i guess for someone that has not done this for 30 yrs go ahead and get one.

[@Physicsnerd1]

Excellent tutorial Spencer. Nice job.

[@doni6812]

Nice job of explaining, your tool. 😊

[@matthiaslojewski8190]

Thanks for the video. The website is for some reason not very transparent but I always wanted to try this out and make my life easier. Looking forward to more Videos about this product before I commit. Cheers

[@reggiejenkins6458]

Easily my favorite 80’s rapper- Jambmaster Jay.

[@Stevej2013]

That jambmaster is great. Thanks Spencer

[@williampoe8658]

What a great tool, time saver and the quality of the install is awsome! I will be adding one of these to my business soon.

[@chrislogue5744]

I love the shim bin

[@joel_m_v]

Just added this tool to my wishlist.

[@ronallen6578]

Now I have to admit that is one of the neatest freaking tools or jigs I've ever seen. Where in the heck was that at when I was doing trim work?? That's the kind of tool I didn't even seem Norm Abram have. If I was still active I would buy that if only just to have it. Thanks for sharing

[@superdplum]

Looks cool but don’t think it’s worth the expense and there’s no way this will work perfectly every time. Doors aren’t perfect. I can see having to micro shim anyway. Plus I like to hang my doors with smaller gaps on head strike side. Every door will sag after a few years so I hang for the sag!

[@michaelrichardson4003]

Ordered the Jambmaster and the sale went smoothly. $663.12 US for what he shows in the video. Great folks on the selling end. I have all the other tools to use the Jambmaster.....except for that 1-1/4" template guide bushing! Seems this is the item that will be the most difficult to find. If someone here finds this guide bushing, please drop me a note. Thanks!

[@wtlloyd6039]

Ya Porter Cable don't make it anymore and nobody has one - even tried weirdo industrial tool places who said they had it, but then cancelled my order and refunded. So I'm going with a 1" template and a 3/4" bit. Should work.

[@patricklacasse2877]

So worth the money

[@KenHill]

I would like to see you address the problems associated with openings being slightly cross-legged. I've always hung doors more or less old school and with string diagonally on the jamb to correct for cross-legged framing.

[@wildtwindad]

Ah the ol splitiin the difference technique ....blessed be the "quality" framing jobs nowadays

[@wildtwindad]

I am forced on spec homes to choose the header plane and translate that to the floor. So much planeing. That doesn't even take into account trying to get plumb in two planes ......

[@Flannelcarpenter]

I’ve just spent the last couple days struggling. My next door job I’m going to look at doing this. Man I could of saved a day.

[@xavytex]

Have you tried installing casing before hanging ? It helps (except when walls are fat)

[@Flannelcarpenter]

@@xavytex walls are always fat now a days.

[@bryanbright5196]

You are one of the most skilled trim carpenters on KZbin. I can say that because I have been doing finish carpentry specifically for 19 years. Plus 2 years of general carpentry. I was watching your channel from the beginning. I am glad you stuck it out. Me personally I don't have the patience to work and mess around with video equipment. I hate editing video too. Also all the keyboard warrior know it all's would get under my skin. I do wonder if you ever get frustrated with you tube. Like when some other you tuber directly steals your idea, skill, tool suggestion throws it up on his page with no acknowledgement of your effort. Then proceeds to put a tool like the jambmaster or whatever, in his affiliate links to make money on something he literally just learned from you. I know that's how it is in the real world too. When someone won't give credit to the person they learned from. It just seems to happen so much faster on the internet. I hope everyone who watches your videos understands that if they want to continue to see your content they need to like and subscribe. Also buy tools using your links in the description.

[@jpro112185]

I am at 16:29, and I've just seen how this works. However, wouldn't it be easier to have a bunch of 1/2 or 3/4 blocks( doesn't really matter) already made. Then you set the router deeper so that it routes out the stud. And then you can instantly place in the precut blocks/shims , glue nail whatever and call it a day? That way you don't have to wait for the glue to dry before you route? I've never used one of these before but if my understanding of the mechanics is correct, in theory my idea would be more time saving and in my opinion easier. Yes or no? I'm really looking forward to a reply because I think I might have just saved you a lot of time because instead of having different size shims and such, and waiting for each block to dry, you do the routing into the stud first and then move onto the next door. And someone else or even you can follow putting in the precut /sized 3.5"x3/4x whatever height shims and it should be exactly the same outcome just less time consuming. Let me know what you think. My first time watching and I haven't watched it all yet as I said but someone please let me know if you are picking up what I'm putting down. Thx and hope it helps. I'm always thinking of newer and better ways. Also I have an idea for a couple inventions myself that if someone wants to partner up with me we could make Millions! I'm not exaggerating. I just have not mentors or financial help or life really lol. Jeremiah perry here from Bourne ma.Ole cape cod. I'm 36 and looking for a future! Thx!

[@gizmobently]

Great video Spencer. This is a really great tool for professional door hanging as it keeps all jambs on both sides in plane with the door edge. Or as you explained so proficiently “perpendicular to the door opening.” I am glad you shared this with others out there as I am sure most everyone has never heard or seen one in action. Their website does offer installation videos as well and worth watching. If I were a homeowner I would insist that the contractor have all my doors installed using this jig as it will keep those door jambs in plane for many many years over time and keeping them perpendicular to the jamb edges avoiding fitting issues as time goes by. We all know these loosen up, shrink, swell, and if your doors are solid 1 3/4” paneled hardwood varnished doors and jambs, they have to be fitted with care and well attached. I personally use screws when setting door jambs as most of what I do are custom made hardwood doors. (not so much any more as my joints are starting to fit poorly). I very rarely work with painted finish. So these types of fits are an absolute necessity. This template gives you that and 8’ high jambs are time consuming to do with perfect margins and in plane jambs. This does just that. Easy and fast. You suddenly become a professional door hanger using this as your fits are perfect. Your video so aptly illustrated that point when the trimmer studs get twisted or dry out crooked. This template adjusts your routed blocks for an absolutely perfect installation. I have had one for many years now. As a matter fact this model with small level on it is their second improved model which I upgraded to some years back. It originally had a plump bob attached to inside of frame and it did not expand to do 8’ door heights. The plumb bob was too hard to use efficiently and was not heavy enough. There were some other issues that they improved so if anyone is looking to buy one make sure you are getting their latest model. I mainly used it for custom made doors that came without jambs attached. For what you do a lot of this clearly is worth it’s weight in gold even for prehung doors. Set and go and as we all know, that bottom section below the last hinge has a bad habit of wanting to bend in toward door on setting these prehungs. You have to be careful on where you put your shims and nails. This was made by an elderly gentleman in Canada who developed it under patent and his wife did all the transactions for him. Last I talked to him I thought he said he was no longer going to sell them. The recent upturn in housing in last 5 years or so either changed his mind or a family member took over. Glad to know they are still available and if you are wanting one I would not wait as they could stop selling these at any time. I know I am going to buy some extra router templates thinking of it.

[@bumblbesss]

I can see this being a time & Money Saver once the Learning Curve is out of the way. Great Video !!!!

[@jeffreysemrow5646]

Finally bought this a few months ago after years of debate. I am on house number 6 with this tool and I get more dialed in every time. It is quality made and once I get a few dozen more doors hung with this it will pay for itself. When a door goes in and you can just nail it in and close it and the margins are all good it is pretty cool.

[@stevenbeckett8633]

I dig that thing. I might just have to get one I hate fighting with doors

[@creekfinds]

I hung 14 new doors in an old house, never having done it before. Oh how I wish I had this tool when doing it lol.

[@stevenfoust3782]

As a professional finish carpenter I can see the benefits of this tool. It appears quite a bit of work is required and additional tools as well. Considering it takes about 15 minutes to traditionally install a door with a minimum of 8 shim points on a 6-8 door how long does this tool/procedure take? The shims I use are cedar under-coarse ripped to 1-3/4” for consistency .

[@accordv6er]

Me walking in with a sledge winking at the framers when they leave me 3/8 tight on top, twisted crips, etc... VS jambmaster... Man I wish I had this when I was doing doors in hotels

[@magnatimberworksclinthurst6209]

I live in the uk , never seen anything like that before ! Brilliant and makes perfect sense.

[@robertbamford8266]

Great video. A bit mysterious until you glued the blocks in and then it all clicked for me. Compensating for twist is the best.

[@petemclinc]

Damn, I though of designing a door jam installation tool 22 years ago! I would get so frustrated shimming pre-hung doors in my house keeping a consistent reveal while staying plumb and level. It took me forever to hang a door, if I were a contractor I would loose my ass on jobs. This method of routing a shim to fit the span is brilliant, I wish I could remember the tool method I was considering at that time, may have been the same.

[@nailbndr9869]

Trim and custom cabinet guy myself... Framers are getting worse every day! My biggest gripe is twisted openings. Especially on double doors. No pride in the trades anymore

[@stevebengel1346]

8ft double doors are my favorite with twisted framing 😂

[@mystoryhisglory9438]

What you call a cripple stud is a jack stud a cripple stud is above the header. I have never heard anyone call a jack stud a cripple stud? Either way great video that's a wild tool for sure thanks for the content

[@04tundra1]

Use the Door Stud in combination with this tool to set these doors with ease.

[@HieuTran-iy3ui]

First time to see a tool like this and I tried to look for it to see how much the tool is but couldn’t find it . So if I can find a couple aluminum , I think I can make a jig to install door like this Yes , install doors like this is tricky sometimes, and thank for showing new tool

[@mattschoular8844]

Nice work Spencer. I had no idea of the Jambmaster

[@martyjosephson4937]

Really cool, thanks for sharing

[@angelocusati1207]

Have been using this jig for several years now. Absolutely awesome product. This is a Canadian product that was made in Calgary, Alberta, with aircraft quality material and engineering.

[@MelbourneAlan]

how much are they

[@angelocusati1207]

It was several years ago. If I remember correctly, it was about $650 Can.

[@benlutzeier5692]

@@angelocusati1207 care to share how you store it? We've had one a few weeks and still playing around with how to make it grab and go

[@jonhilyer7894]

I've been watching your channel and I'm really impressed. It appears this device works best when you have a little more room to operate. So if you could get the framers to build a perfect opening how much additional space would you add?

[@cjpenning]

Now if they only made the doors with such precision, it would work out perfectly.

[@bamabackroads1203]

Prehung doors are garbage these days.

[@stevebengel1346]

You said a mouthful there brother. 😂

[@edschultz5718]

absolutely. the jambs heads are all too small and/or they jamb falls apart, the hinges are mortised to incorrect/different depths, total mess

[@oldmanSturzl]

I use the same model safety squints as you! I definitely like the concept of this and agree with you about how you can efficiently produce quality results. That's critical to the level of perfection expected in the homes you work on. I'm constantly annoyed (despite the job security it provides) with the opposite end of that spectrum, doors held in by only the Brad nails in the trim. Yes, that's a thing and was in fact how I was told to do it on larger 2500 sf homes when I entered the trades. I've come to prefer using a middle ground approach. I shimb only three points on ALL doors, top hinge, bottom hinge, and behind the strike plate. I prefer to replace a face screw on the top hinge with a 3.5" #10 whenever I can match it to the original hardware finish. I've seen too many hinge plate screws fail on solid core doors to trust them. If I can't camouflage it though, I'll place it under like you do and typically do that at the other two shimb points. I've found that those three points are the most critical for supporting and securing the door over time. It also simplifies making adjustments if (or more accurately when) the house settles and shifts. The rest of the jamb is held square to the door with only the trim. It might seem like that's not enough but it's also less likely to cause binding if the framing warps or settles. Kinda like how we never shimb between the header and the jamb... Anyway, that's my way. Your mileage may vary.

[@Tacompton425]

Very cool jig! Thank you!

[@jimrowland8310]

That’s unbelievable, I’ve never seen one of those before. At the beginning I thought OMG what’s he got now!!!. Excellent video as always Spencer 👍

[@justinmills3852]

This tool is only for craftsmen who care about quality. Most nowadays only care about getting the job done. The commitment to quality is awesome

[@pwowk]

I bought this and tried it. It is really good. I have a question… do you find that you need to have a larger than 2 inch wider rough opening? I am finding that if the studs are twisted the templates don’t fit. I was wondering if it would be better to have a 2.5 in bigger rough opening

[@InsiderCarpentry]

2.5 definitely give you the most flexibility.

[@morokeiboethia6749]

Quick question about the Jambmaster / exterior doors. Do you just glue the blocks on top of the rough opening flashing on an exterior door? Was just wondering does the hot glue have any problems sticking to the outter coating of the door flashing.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I do not install exterior doors so I can't comment. I wouldn't think that it would work very well going over flashing tape.

[@darmichar73]

You are a natural teacher. Near the beginning I was lost as to what this tool even did. You knew that and stated it will make sense later in the video. I've watched enough to trust you and it all played out in the end, and I completely understood how this tool works. Another awesome video of your workflow.

[@stevenlyons3239]

I've had Jambmaster for a few years and it's a money maker that pays for itself very quickly. Every time I have it out at a job site it's gets a lot of attention. I get supplied with split jambs due to budget at times and it makes those pains in the butt a breeze.

[@solowfrful]

Hi Steve, I’ve asked this question to Spencer but he hasn’t responded, could you? How long does it take you from the moment you walk up to the rough opening, to finishing the door? I’ve been a trim carpenter for 40 years. I’m intrigued by the JambMaster jig, but I don’t know how much it costs or the amount of time it could save. If you could comment I would appreciate it.

[@Usmc7ton85]

Hello, how much can I be expected to pay for a setup like this? Thank you.

[@solowfrful]

@@Usmc7ton85 I looked into it, you will throw down around 750.00 just for the Jamb Master

[@felicisimosantos5379]

How much is this tool?

[@streetkombativesystem4704]

Dang! That thing is sweet! Thanks for the video!

[@thebonkarsgamer449]

Ngl at first didn't see the point but if your doing a house worth of doors a day would only take you 15 mins a door👌 good tool

[@himmatdeogan2823]

Thank u very much spencer for making this video. This is so helpful . I was requesting from alot of time that how you install doors. Thanks

[@jaybax2083]

How about a Jambmaster for windows?

[@rattlesnakebbq]

I am was a (union) commercial archetectual journeyman cabinetmaker...did that for about for about 11 years...got tired of making money for a greedy boss...started my own finish carpentry company for the rest of my working life...now I am retired... I've pretty much seen the good and bad in our industry...the fly by nights and ones who were dedicated doing great work...and you are one of the good ones...thank you! Thank you for sharing your knowledge...as I think it's our responsibility to teach others our trade... When I first saw your jig...I said what the heck is that...then as I watched...totally made sense and wish I had something like that when I was working...would have saved me so many hours and headaches fighting the openings...I did see you had to break apart your door header a little bit on the top right...I've had to do the same many times... Anyway...keep it up...your doing a great job and even now am learning some new things from you...

[@thomasryan9426]

Now do a video on pricing these jobs

[@j.r.colombini8465]

Brother, you have taught me a lot and I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. Now hopefully you can help me with this. I'm hanging an exterior door on a wall that isn't plumb by more than an inch from inside to outside. I don't want to match the jam to the wall and have a door that falls open or closed on it's own. How do I treat this?

[@arproductions6661]

When you are a perfectionist, and you are installing a lot of doors by yourself, this jig seems to be a life saver. I would buy it.

[@igracesafety8438]

Cripples. East coast way of saying Trimmer? Cripples above a header and under a window sill over here on the west coast. Never the less, I like the Jambmaster for door jamb installations. Particularly the split jamb system.

[@christophercharles9645]

Why do you call those trimmers cripples? Where I've worked "cripples" are the partial studs over or under window or door openings. Also, I can see this tool being great if you're a one-man operation installing more than half a dozen doors solo, but you have to be tight with your framing crew to make that system work. I think if you frame an R/O 1"-1 1/2" larger than your door then you're fine for the shim method.

[@jesusrico2347]

Great tool!!

[@balamala2647]

I would've like to see the whole thing including how the door is pushed into the opening adjusted and nailed. Maybe next time.

[@1silverchad]

I’ll watch the vid but my most addicting tool is so stupid and Ive been doing construction 16 yrs from roofing, framing to now my own kitchen bath finish business but my favorite is the drywall bit lol, even better than my Milwaukee framing gun, or pin nailer!!!😂

[@e.t.preppin7084]

I’ll stick with my tapered shims a straightedge and a square

[@cjsawinski]

In the beginning you said you weren’t a believer at first…. Well that’s me!! This thing would just slow me wayyyy down. All you gotta do is cut the jams for length, then pre shim the hinge side nice a plumb. Then throw the door in the hole and lock in the hinge side (even with screw behind the hinges or stop). Then just use the door itself to shim the catch side.

[@kleincarpentry1438]

Loved the video. I've got to admit, I was a little skeptical at first, but now see the value. From start to finish, how long does it take to set an average door?

[@plankedwoodworking1098]

What's the preferred blocking location for 6-8 doors? I do behind bottom hinge, below middle and then above and below top hinge. Preference?

[@timt-bone7221]

I can see the where this would be helpful in certain cases like heavy solid wood doors, but who have an hour to set a door?

[@hu5tle-]

I'm not tracking how this method is xponential better than using 2 shims at each point. Aren't you mimicking the taper of the Jambmaster by using and adjusting two shims? Would love to see a back-2-back comparison.

[@solowfrful]

Another great video! I’ve been in the trade for 40 years and never have I seen such a tool. I love it! By the way, they aren’t cripple studs, but are called “jack” studs. Cripple studs are the 2x’s located above the headers or below window sills. Love what you’re doing, keep it up!

[@solowfrful]

Spencer, could you comment on the length of time it takes you from starting to installing the door? Now that you have become very familiar with the jig, learned your tricks, and wouldn’t be filming a video.

[@mansardmanor3869]

Yep correct on your identity of specifications I was gonna give Spence a " Gimme" Golf Term

[@wtlloyd6039]

Today, July1st, is Canada Day - a national holiday. Anybody really hot to get their order in before this video blows out the supply, consider calling them on Monday. 4th of July isn't an International Holiday!

[@LovejoyBuild]

Presision displayed as expected. Knowing Spencer’s quality … it’s foolish to assume dumb tools being displayed prior to the demonstration… it’s just people willing to exit they’re comfort zone, or not is why you’re not @ 1Million subscribers by now.

[@russmartin4189]

Many of the houses being built today are expensive and finished with quality materials. Just throwing a door into an opening will not cut it. It seems the only way to get them right the first time every time, and do it effiicienntly, is with the Jambmaster. I am not a carpenter, but watching you demonstrate this tool showed me how a master carpenter meets the quality expectations of architects and high end homebuyers. I frequently look at details of homes and wonder "how did they do that?" This is one way to do doors and probably the best way. Thanks for giving me the 10,000 foot overview.

[@MrMander87]

I've seen this on a couple of jobsites (same contractor actually!) and he briefly explained it, but this was a great thorough demonstration. Thanks!

[@jasonswoger410]

They are call jack studs not cripple studs. Cripples are above the the head of the R.O. or above and below the R.O. of a window

[@BSCTrainerRob]

Heard jambmaster say it's a hardknock life then you pass away

[@Cousin.Justin]

*Welcome back*

[@MyFortressConstruction]

I'm going to stick to hanging the door with casing and shimming from the other side. If I was doing high-end houses on the regular then I could see something like this, but otherwise my method is reliable and fast and good enough for the quality of homes I work in. Most of the times the doors are hollow and made from MDF so they swell and you have to make adjustments afterwards anyways.

[@gonzalofenix777]

I’m been doing doors installation since 1998 to the present and by the time you finish set up all this tool to do a single door, probably I can finish like 10 doors 😅,pretty cool tool but is for beginners not for professionals in mass production

[@InsiderCarpentry]

The tool is for professionals who want to hang doors perfectly and repeatedly every time, not for guys who want to brag about how fast they can set a door.

[@gonzalofenix777]

@@InsiderCarpentry dont feel offended, is just an opinion about a nice tool, but for people like me having over 25 years of experience hanging doors for living , i found a little more complicate cause i need to carry more tools than what i really need it for the installation, my experience replace the need to use this tool in THE MASS production thats why i was talking about MASS PRODUCTION, if is just one single custom house once in a while, i think worth it, but when you need to install over 38 doors in one single day this become a challange instead a advantage, so respect the opinons intead think somebody is braging.

[@heathmullins3546]

I need one