My Truck Has a Secret Weapon! Shop Build #12

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[@normansawatzky4778]

My Dad is 84. He was a carpenter/builder for most of his life. He trained me and taught me most of what I know as a house builder. We did everything from foundations to the finishing. He was my helper at the end of his career. He stopped major working at 82. He helped me frame up my addition onto my house recently. Even helped me put the roof on. He remained strong in his senior years but he says once in awhile: "I'm tired...and my back hurts." I tell him to go sit down and rest a bit. He responds: "nah! I'll just tuff it out." What a guy. My lovely latina wife at the end of the day treats him good with fine Mexican food for dinner and he rests with his grandchildren at night. I love my Dad and when he is gone, my work sites will never be the same.

[@MikeM-bi5ot]

He will always be with you in your work, marriage, and his grand babies. Your father has done his job, getting you ready to pass your life experiences, on to your children, and others, whatever that may be. When God calls him up, I’m sure he’ll be preparing for his family’s arrival one day.

[@nachomacias9792]

My father died 15 years ago. It took me years to realize that now he´s everywere. I fell he´s next to me all the time.

[@DillonFinnegan]

You have no idea how much you’ve taught me. I’m 30 and didn’t have a dad around to show me much so you seriously played a big part in how much I know over the years. Thank you sir keep up the good work.

[@jeffreykindron7162]

Scott talking about old men with grit made me think about my grandfather and a dear great uncle. Both worked hard until their health made them stop. My grandfather ran a nursery business after a career as a pipefitter, an aneurysm and heart attack was what took him at the age of 77. My uncle was a general contractor and a farmer with only a 4th grade education continued to work well into his late 70's until Parkinson disease put him in a nursing home. He was so knowledgeable about building that the local building inspectors would seek out his advice. Scott reminds me of them.

[@chrisbarr1359]

Only a 4th grade FORMAL education. My Dad left school at 8th grade to take work and help support his family, but his education continued as a life long learner who could do anything he put his mind to.

[@jk3dad]

@@chrisbarr1359 he sounds like a man with real honestly earned grit. Uncle's real education started after that. He worked for my grandfather who was much older. He was laying hardwood floors at age 12 by himself and by hand- no power saw or pneumatic nailer. He worked for the Kellogg family during the depression making about $20 a week taking care of their estates. He could build a house from the ground up. He was truly a jack of all trades - except he never learned to weld. Probably a good thing as he would have tried to build a skyscraper - lol.

[@Hoaxer51]

Men to be proud of!

[@tacklebox6239]

Yes when Men weren’t afraid to be Men. Get your hands dirty and a sweat for a living. Where’s Nate?? Hiding under the shade?

[@fantasticfox411]

Men like these are sorely missed today.

[@edshuttleworth1549]

Perhaps the best advice I ever took to heart was from my first grade teacher - always listen to good advice. Thanks for giving me plenty.

[@PoloBonacicD]

Your work is so much more than carpentry or framing. You are like the father many of us never had. Thank you.

[@Moist_yet_Crispy]

True, A pro crew might have done more but how many of us learned critical things while enjoying one of these Essential Craftsman episodes. Near countless in my mind as the number only grows. Thank you for these episodes. My work isn't always perfect but I'm always working on the finesse of my signature. Love these videos. Always an informative inspiration. I would have loved to be your apprentice coming up, then and now, still learning what I can from you.

[@Dan-wt7jx]

Having jib and bridge cranes at work completely changes just how much work one man can accomplish by himself.

[@rickdonohue220]

Thanks!

[@Frieslick]

Utmost respect for this old boy. He’s a rare breed; a real man in America! God bless, from Bonnie Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dunep6465]

Old Guys know full well how fast a crew can work. Hiring a licensed construction crew these days can be well over a thousand bucks a day. Are we cheap or is it that we also know the value of a dollar since we were raised that way. I like to think about the sense of accomplishment in doing things myself. Yup, it sure hurts the old bones, but it sure feels good when ya step back and look at it. Keep the faith Scott...🙂

[@jiml5837]

4:45 - I personally use 3 nails, one dead center, and two as far to the edges as I can without risk of splitting the wood. For the ones near the edges I angle slightly towards the middle to give them a little more bite.

[@bhami]

Yeah, I was concerned that Scott seemed to be angling those nails out rather than in.

[@Mr.Avuncular]

I must admit something... You sir remind me of my favorite teachers in school and as a framing carpenter both men were a inspiration to me to continue the craft. Also my father was quite the craftsman in woodworking,setting stone,and of course mechanics. What I'm getting at is a really big Thankyou for you as you resemble all of the people in my life that shared their knowledge and expertise in the craft of their choice. You are a fantastic man to learn from "Thankyou for being you!"❤️👍🙏🙏

[@scottcampbell4116]

Forty plus years in the steel trades and I'm thankful of my dad's perseverance in teaching me math, layout and blueprint reading and proper respect of tools, as well as, taking safety and pride in the things that matter in the things that I built. After retirement I took a job in a small trade school to teach the people wanting to learn the welding trade. Showed them my end result of 40+ years in the trade with all of my fingers, arms legs, eyesight, and so forth still attached and healthy. I hate to go leaving this world without leaving my life learned trade experience for someone else to use. My son is into IT and coding which he won't be needing my job experience as keyboards aren't too dangerous in his "trade". His tool box is a lot more lighter and a heck of a lot more complicated to me...

[@smudgersmith1786]

Thanks for the inspiration Scott, I'm only a year or so behind you but forever feeling tender due to years of misuse and abuse. I needed the kick up the rear to stop me feeling sorry for myself. But tomorrow I'll be out finishing my new wood store like I've been promising myself all week. Use it or lose it really applies when you are our age. Thanks for taking the time and keep up the good work (kicking us up the backside)... It's like a social service now!

[@JC-yt1pm]

I don't think i have ever watched an episode without learning something. Great channel!

[@giovannicaffe]

I’ve always understood that the compounds in treated lumber react to bare nails and that even in an interior “dry” environment galvanized or exterior grade fasteners should always be used in treated lumber

[@roccoconte2960]

It wasn't like that until the EPA made them change the ingredients, it started eating away the fasaners.

[@AJFixie]

That was my understanding too.

[@k2thah286]

You are correct.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

G-185" designation (which refers to the thickness of the galvanization). Anything less than a G-185 level is inappropriate for ACQ lumber.

[@atawualpa1]

Thank you, I have a lot of projects that involve concrete that I've been holding back until now. You've given me the confidence to take them on. You made this possible. Wish I had had someone in my life that could have taught me all this long ago.

[@c4fishfood]

FYI, the corrosion thing with fasteners in PT lumber has as much to due with chemicals used to treat the wood, as it does with metal exposed to moisture. Most chemical treatments use a copper compound, and that sets up a galvanic or electrolysis type corrosion to the steel even if your wood is “dry”

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

I see this & soooo miss the building game. If only I had my health back I could be back at it doing what I love (@ with very minimal gear I might add!) I always took on extra work after hours which helped me get ahead but this one job I had a helper lined up to with a large job. Well, he never showed so I asked my then girlfriend to give me a hand. It was a BIG weekend which actually turned out being over a few weeks. I knew I hade a keeper right there! Some 35 years of marriage, 2 kids, moves interstate & even a failed business (mainly due to my poor health) I know you can manage most things in life in one way or another even though it may not be easy. P.S. I added a crane to my trailer a couple of years ago, I'm trying to work smarter, not harder 🙂

[@mikenelson6630]

I've got to say, that's a pretty slick design you ended up with - a stairway that turns around the outside corner and is hidden behind a small bathroom. It's an elegant solution that keeps the building tidy and eliminates most of the wasted space that a traditional straight stairway would leave.

[@michaelmeyer4538]

That's a "c" condulet. You have for the housing of your control box. Awesome videos! Thank you for your knowledge and time.

[@dallasgarbutt4789]

you are a legend my sir. Im glad to say you are the standard of what every tradesmen should strive for!!

[@PoloBonacicD]

You are a real man!! My respect 🫡

[@SB-iy7ls]

I remember seeing the truck tour video years ago. Its what got me to subscribe.

[@kodykucman8474]

Whatever member you're nailing into it's a good idea to keep in mind the divide by 2. 2×4 two nails, 2×6 three nails, 2×8 four nails etc...also code in most spots

[@j.l.912]

This guy is a legend… what a great teacher and part time philosopher

[@ADBBuild]

I've come to the realization over the years that yes, your grit might be wearing down, but your determination to continue on grows as well, often making up for it.

[@RCMServices]

I think that one of the greatest lesson Scott is teaching is when you make a mistake, own up to it, fix it, and learn from it so you don't make the same mistake again. Thanks Scott.

[@rico1319]

Looks like you’re doing a fabulous job you and the crane! And yes I’m older and I’ll keep the pressure on!!👍👍👍😎🇨🇱

[@ruthlesswrecks2896]

Those who endure to the end shall be rewarded! God bless you.

[@kylehamburg244]

I don't think many say it enough. You do great work Scott! Have a great weekend

[@ChAzZMaNZZ]

I wish I could get a truck like yours in the UK, a real workhorse!

[@mikebryan544]

Yeah i know you just dont see anything like that

[@PhotonFlightTeam]

enjoyed the "grit"......yeah, I kept abreast of goings on at Northern Maine Community College! hope the trip was fine, despite the rain..... Keep Up the GOOD WORK! Darrell

[@johnperkins9245]

Scott. Well done you're in great shape. I'm 66 and I did a couple of hours gardening yesterday and today I'm as stiff as a board. " Keep up the good work,"

[@francoisbouvier7861]

My mother's younger brother and my mentor is 91. He worked well into his seventies and still cultivates around his trees. A bottomless well of knowledge. Nearly 45 years into the trade and still yearn to be half the man he is.

[@Electron42]

As a lineman, our boom truck saves our backs every day. Everything, no matter how heavy, has a balance point.

[@erichaines5518]

great words in this episode. thank you.

[@BrittCHelmsSr]

Nice trick on cutting the fire blocking - expecially for specials.

[@sig3579]

Clint Eastwood quoted as saying “Don’t let the old man in”. Keep up good work.

[@johnrosier1686]

Thanks for the words of wisdom at the end. I am slow moving this morning and I needed some words of encouragement like that to get my butt in gear.

[@tryonco]

Love your “old guys” lament…. just keep the pressure on. Amen! :-) I’m 69, and keeping the pressure on!!

[@Peter-gi3re]

You are doing amazing on your own. I am a few years older and I would struggle and take three times as long. You are definitely making me want to try and do some more stuff.

[@timothyolson556]

The crane on your your truck looks so handy I would love to see a video on how you made it I’m interested in making one for my truck

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi, that is a nifty little crane you have on the back of your lorry, I have never seen one like that

[@mrtopcat2]

Off Topic: that concrete came out really beautiful. It feels almost like marble. 😺

[@Janderson-AppalachianCreative]

When I see someone holding the 2x4 with their hand while nailing the base plate on makes me cringe. I was doing that about 10 years ago and did not notice that a knot was right where I was nailing. The nail hit the knot and shot out the side and went all the way into my hand up to the head between my thumb and forefinger. Before I could think about it I grabbed the nail and pulled it out. Somehow it missed all the bones. Brings back bad memories. You do great work and I love the videos.

[@arkansasrazorback6087]

Man, I wish that I had that older Ford. It has everything and more than what I want on a work/farm truck.

[@corydriver7634]

I can tell you from personal experience the corrosion of uncoated fasteners in pressure treated wood is real. I don’t know if moisture needs to be present but if it does it’s a very small amount and treated wood certainly has moisture-also there’s usually enough residual moisture left in the concrete to get a small amount of condensation.

[@lawcorp]

I have a crane on my truck now! Thanks to you

[@tedbownas2748]

I've got the hypoid drive Makita LXT saw, and that thing ROCKS. I basically framed my entire 12x24 pressure-treated deck with four batteries. I also have crane envy. 😂

[@3Beehivesto300]

Spike knot… But it had the stamp of approval on it from the inspector.. 😂

[@stephentucker5406]

To be honest ( I’m a builder) the cost of loss on the lumber yard is to high. The lumber yard tells you these knot filled boards are for your short lengths and blocking. In fact ( I’m with a GC) when the lumber yard has a project contract. They just send us extra boards for this reason alone If the number of unusable boards it to high they just send us more. They don’t even want the bad boards back. Just use them up where possible. Ohh and BTW. This is a big part of being a carpenter. It’s are job to pick these issues out and work around them

[@keithparady2594]

Friggn right that old man should be in the history books or something both of u guys will go down in KZbin history books of two of the badest SOB’s out there thanks for putting out some killer stuff

[@Patro_0]

Awesome truck!

[@Seuspesos]

Just found this man as I’m starting to try and become a builder. He’s epic I love him already I love the one man philosophy

[@ButterBar0830]

watch his spec house build, it's something to behold.

[@donwilliams3626]

Thank you, I really identify with your "grit" comment. Some days I feel like my sandpaper has worn smooth. Then I put these old calloused hands to the task at hand and am pleased with the things God has blessed me to do.

[@dirkkelly9596]

Yep the tool tank is a loyal helper

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice job well done Scott. Us old guys have to stick together. Love your crane.

[@collinklein6947]

I love this guy

[@tenajnodmot]

Hi Scott. You do everything so well. How about using a wireless system for your crane controls. They are not expensive and are used a lot on trailer and boat winches here in NZ.

[@j.p.saverance8972]

Love the crane!

[@joelima3756]

Hey Scott KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK Long time viewer and can't wait for the next video

[@John_Montgomery]

Thanks for making essential craftsman, and you keep up the good work

[@migueltor6434]

Working 💪🏿 👷‍♂️ smarter not harder.

[@mikenorton62]

I sure enjoy watching you build, your little tricks and experience...

[@leonardhuffman2644]

You referred to the crane as "home-made". In case I missed a previous explanation, I would like to hear more. Great work!

[@mihacurk]

Check his video on his truck, The tool tank I think it is called.

[@johnsrabe]

There’s a Jack Schaefer short story about an old man and an old plowhorse. Look it up and read it; good stuff. And Clint Eastwood says “Don’t let the old man in.” (Schaefer wrote the novels “Shane” and “Monte Walsh” but also a bunch of really good, thoughtful short stories.) None of which is to say that you shouldn’t give yourself a few extra years of toughness by asking for help lifting heavy stuff.

[@jpag8764]

Using my brain and the other tools I have, it amazes me at the things I can accomplish by myself and helps me explore my limitations. And sometimes it gives me an excuse to buy more tool.

[@johnhunter273]

Grit, determination, and most importantly knowledge! I love watching my kids consider options when working on a project. They explore different ways of completing the task at hand. KUTGW

[@BubbasDad]

You sort of adjust your GRIT as you age. When I was younger, I did everything from the foundation to the roof. As I aged, I found the advantage of using younger subcontractors. Now as I am retired and 77 years old, I confine my activity to working in my garage/cabinet shop to build 'stuff' for grandkids and friends.

[@mmeter3]

thanks scott. always great to watch you work

[@TdrSld]

Just a heads up as to why you use hot dipped Galvanized nails in pressure treated wood is that the Chemicals in pressure treated wood cause galvanic corrosion. Galvanic corrosion doesn't have to have water present in order to cause damage to the metals. This is because it's a electrical process not and oxidation process.

[@alanhutchins4233]

That crane is a game changer for you.

[@libertarian1637]

I live in our family home that is over 140 years old; it had no pressure treated lumber and is still standing and the nails/spikes they used to hold things together haven’t rotted/rusted out, probably because they’re huge. It is ballon frames with a dado cut into the studs in the interior walls to hold the floor framing and has post and beams along the outsides which carry most of the load. In having done some renovations over the years o can say things are well build as demo was a real PITA, the only benefit was no fire blocking or insulation in the walls so pulling wiring from basement to attic was easy though the gas bills to heat and electric bills to cool the house aren’t what one would call low. You can build things to last which frankly isn’t something that code is for as, at least to me, code in spots is extreme under kill for making things that will hold up and last and maximum overkill in some areas where safety has just gone too far, making some things just too expensive. The tools can definitely make life easier especially as you get older; we were just talking the other day about working when we were younger and how we used manpower for everything and looking back at what we could accomplish I’m amazed as today near everything we talked about would involve using or renting heavy equipment as the workers today just don’t seem to have the same grit level, or maybe they’re just smarter long term by not focusing so much on their body power and more on their brain power.

[@markb.1259]

The crane will treat you well... right up to the point to when it or the lifting sling fail! As long as you're not standing too close or under it when it fails, there shouldn't be any personal injuries. 😕

[@bellarosegroup]

Always great content. I appreciate your work. Its a C condulet by the way.

[@karrlepoppa]

I like that blocking technique

[@DavidtheSwarfer]

i have been watchimg matts offroad recovery and all his winches have wireless remote controls, maybe your crane can be fitted with that luxury?

[@mcarendt]

Hey Scott, keep up the good work.

[@firemanj35]

great work and way to use all the tools in your box.

[@douglasthompson2740]

I would highly recommend that you add a wireless control as well to your crane. They are very convenient when you are on a ladder or such.

[@kansasscout4322]

great ideas

[@johnsrabe]

2:30 Serious question from an amateur … if you find you’ve used a board with a spike knot as a stud, should you pull it out, or reinforce it by sistering on a couple feet of another board?

[@jwbeck21]

Great stuff as always Scott! Shop is looking great!! Wondering if you would be willing to share the approximate costs of just the materials costs to build this building? Thanks as always EC and keep up the good work! 😎

[@dusty7264]

Great video 👍

[@derek-stader3445]

The electrical fitting on your control cable is what we call a “C condulet” 👍

[@lucasc5156]

Hola muy bueno sus videos , aunque no entiendo mucho ingles ( estoy en Argentina) es bueno ver como trabaja👍 y sacar varias ideas , gracias

[@edwardpopa4854]

Im a general contractor and I would love to work for you just to learn all your awesome tricks of the trade! Love the channel and content

[@saracinosalvage6062]

I feel like I’ve got a spike knot in my lower back!😂🤣

[@andydsimmons]

Love it. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@JohnnyG2573]

“Keep the pressure on it” I need to commit that to memory! Thank you Scott

[@gabewhisen3446]

You made the crane nice!

[@johnspence2466]

I would like a video on that crane build maybe some pointers or something you feel could be different

[@larryandersin6535]

I run the cordless worm gear skill love that saw

[@15ratfink]

Most new pressure treated wood is “Micronized Copper Azole” and is not corrosive to fasteners anymore because there are no solvents used to suspend the chemicals anymore.

[@branchandfoundry560]

Is there a video on your shop crane build? I did look, but only found the Tool Tank walk around video, nothing specific to the crane and its build. Seems a lot of us could benefit from a detailed look at its construction. Thank you for all you do for all of us!

[@Steve_mos8541]

SOOO... tell Mr. Scott... who was flying that new fangled drone to take those pix?!

[@unionse7en]

a telescoping magnetic pickup tool (or similar) makes a handy way to transfer the inside distance of blocking and the like,

[@larryandersin6535]

When I frame I hold the stud 10”-12” back shoot bottom nail 1st because I have scummed the plate before and Have deflected nails off my hand holding a stud the further you hold your hand back less likely to get less damage so if you shoot the bottom first in typically move your hand out of the way if you don’t have to twist very much

[@danbreyfogle8486]

YUP, what I was able to accomplish at 64 does not match what I can do at 74. But my mind tells me "I can do this" but it also reminds me to take it a bit slower and as you have said so many times, "use every tool that makes it possible, including gravity and leverage."

[@electricjeff23]

Scott, the electrical fitting is called a "C" condulet.