Old School Tricks To Make Bad Mitres Look Amazing!

Sometimes mistakes are made! I'll show you how to turn the ugliest mitre you've ever seen into a thing of beauty!
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[@ajmuffinstuff1]

Wonderful mention of proper wood filler. More and more people are feeling comfortable trying their hands at labor and repairs and the majority of proper advice rests in verbal history between tradies. Thanks for making proper instruction for "the next guy."

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Cheers and thanks for checking out the vid 🍻

[@weekendwarrior3420]

I think, it's not about "comfortable", rather, they learn they have to do it because nobody will do a quality job for the money they can pay.

[@cherylthompson6786]

I always learn something new from your videos. You make things look so effortless. Have to admit, the out takes at the end are my favorite!😂

[@edsanville]

@@weekendwarrior3420 You nailed it.

[@gerhardd.9591]

😮

[@weekendwarrior3420]

Short, but extremely useful info, just perfect! "Better than 99% of the miters" - so true, I've never seen a good miter in the "builder-grade" houses. The pieces aren't even in the same plane!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Builder grade good mitres are tough to find! And run of the mill painters don’t care if the mitres look terrible when they paint them!

[@cackleberryfarm4598]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter That's what I'm worried about in our upcoming Tiny House interior painting.

[@ToddHanson]

Drydex was your recommendation in your old video "The Easiest Way to Get Perfect Miters Every Time!!!" Glad to see even the pros like you are constantly learning and improving your craft.

[@VFRExplorer]

Man, that fancy hair is on point! Great tips for us DIYers as aways!

[@melissal1591]

Such great tips. In addition to your fancy hair - I appreciate how you demo using such great props/pieces in great light. So many DIY tips are in hallways, lit with a phone and it is so hard to see. Your instructions are so clear and especially when you note where "some mistakes" are made. Thank you so much!

[@therealmfwic9503]

Excellent as always! I’ve been remodeling a house for the past couple of years and your tips and tricks have been a life saver!

[@BourneAccident]

I've been doing this type of restoration/refresh work for years. I use carpenters wood glue first. That's the key to making these joints solid and able to take a good door slamming.

[@dt9913]

Exactly. A mitre that is NOT glued is NOT going to stay tight. Filling a mitre joint is only a temporary fix for it WILL open up with time.

[@msingerdesignsllc3667]

Mine are over a hundred years old. They aren't glued. And there's no gaps. Although I think gluing them is a great idea.

[@BourneAccident]

@@msingerdesignsllc3667 Fair enough. My house is still settling and I've had to fix four of them so far.

[@jhalleck]

I have also used wood glue.

[@chaselee86]

Yes, the problem with wood filler is that they are just sand/glass powders. They don't expand or contract when temperature or humidity changes, while the wood swells and shrinks, that's how it would crack in dry seasons.

[@carloslx]

Great tips in a short cohesive video. I learned some of these steps the hard way. Definitely improved over time.

[@LovetheIPAs]

Appreciate how your videos are thorough, concise, and clear. I find them very, very, useful. Thank you!!

[@JoeSimmerman]

The Zinsser BIN primer is fantastic. Did a remodel on a home with a lot of stained oak cabinets, and some painted pine beams with knots bleeding through. The BIN sealed up everything beautifully.

[@paulaestes7763]

I'm a newbie to all of this having just started learning this stuff during my transition from full time job to these sorts of projects. I can't wait to get corners like yours! Thanks for the info! You are helping more people than you realize.

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for sharing! I didn't know it's best to use an oil based primer on bare wood. I'm adding that to my home depot list.

[@kimc7699]

Wow I'm really glad I found your channel. This is incredibly helpful!! Thank you!

[@shamimaislam3686]

I'm watching from the UK. I'm looking for some tutorials for a long time to paint my old doors. Finally, I got the confidence to paint my door. Thanks a lot.

[@deadlyicecream1]

your hair is fancy

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

I’ve got to get back to the barber and get a little trim!

[@gosonegr]

It was sanded and filled too, now you can see the results

[@judylandry302]

Brylcreem sheen

[@tombork2281]

When you go to the barber, get the beard shaved off too....😅

[@boazvanderschaaf]

Fancier than 99% of all haircuts

[@gatekeeper65]

Spot on. That's how I do it, and my customers are always very pleased with the results. Have a great day.

[@glov433]

Love seeing shop level quality on trim work, makes a home feel high end.

[@msingerdesignsllc3667]

I agree!

[@nickel0eye]

shop level quality wouldn't have blown out miters and uneven planes...i think this is more for home owner mistake fixing

[@jeffvincent4878]

Now I have to come up with a project to try this out, looks great👍🏻

[@yvonnekuhn9390]

Loved the fancy hair lol. Great tips, and the outcome looked perfect. Thanks!

[@Adventuristic89]

This is my full time job on the new build plots go from house to house repairing all kinds of damage it’s unreal some of the rash harsh finishing we come across. Good job bud 👍

[@bertblue9683]

I just found your channel recently and I wanted to let you know you earned a subscription. It was short and to the point, full of information, you didn't have a long introduction and the best part is you didn't have a 2 minute, in-video, ad.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks buddy

[@bytornsnowdog1347]

This will come in handy. Many thanks!

[@petemacdonald8550]

Great information. Really enjoy your videos. Very professional. Thank you.

[@WillLeingang]

Love the haircut and the new setup too. Good work!

[@venkatinator]

Wow dude, the cinematography of this video looks great. Well done. I’ve enjoyed your channel for a long time. Cheers from a fellow Canadian

[@eyehear10]

Dang that actually looks really good. Nice shop too

[@jefflemay66]

Yes! The Bin shellac primer is amazing! I was just introduced to this and was super impressed. A bit pricey, but 1 coat on bare wood and dries in minutes... totally worth it! And definitely digging the fancy hair!

[@mrstevejackson100]

It is...its a must have for painters...

[@brucewatson8750]

Great technique. Awesome recommendations on materials. Cool hair. Trifecta.

[@Paras98955]

Needed this video after a few crown molding miter fails. (And no I didn't cope bc I sucked at that 😂). Thanks as always. Your tip on that Elmer's wood filler made my baseboards turn out the best last year. Appreciate your vids!

[@johnfontana9027]

Enjoyed your video very much. How do you fix wood joints that aren’t painted?

[@randytellez2451]

You often enough give us good food for thought and make us have better results. Thank you

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks for watching Randy🍻

[@lorrainebrown7263]

I thought he had missed a bit but it was a spot on my screen 😆thank for the instruction as I frame a lot of my work and utilise old frames sometimes 😀

[@Whatsupp666]

Top quality advice thanks

[@daviscrt]

great information. thanks Don

[@twm4259]

I use Bondo. It is structurally strong and will adhere the two pieces together plus fill the gap then finish as shown in the video.

[@braindamage007]

I like using bondo too. Good stuff for projects like this.👍

[@mikec.9677]

Nice "fancy hair"...Thank you for this tip...Much needed for the average Do-It-Yourself home owner!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks for checking out the vid🍻

[@jimburger9418]

Thank you for putting out such useful and well-crafted videos!

[@blissful7203]

Love the hair! Very fancy!!!

[@jordanmartens1666]

These videos are really cool. I’ve been watching a bunch of them. Thanks for making them.

[@johnfstockland]

Great video. The caulking video actually helped me out a bunch recently, keep on making these.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Cheers John, that’s great to hear

[@roadtriplover.]

perfect timing! thanks for posting.😀

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Best wishes!

[@jackspencer8290]

Outstanding. Gonna use all of this.

[@timharris3125]

First video of yours I watched. I appreciate the info. and the fancy hair!

[@TracyParks]

came here for fancy hair and was not disappointed. also the tip was useful.

[@davidhouchin2353]

Thanks always enjoy your videos

[@cackleberryfarm4598]

Once again... AWESOME!!!

[@CrystalTaylor-kr5yx]

You’re a time and life saver!

[@-gina1114]

Thank you so much!!!

[@chrisbarry4467]

excellent work. Thanks for the tip

[@feelingtardy]

i'm gonna have to do this. i always use mdf trim in dry areas because it doesn't move and i always paint. one time i was forced to use pine. had perfect joints until the seasons changed, lol. now i have a permanent 1/16 gap all the time. luckily i procrastinate and several seasons later the trim is still unpainted and nail holes unfilled

[@therealmfwic9503]

Always a fan of one more blow and a final wipe!!! 😂😂😂

[@edmartin271]

As a painter “carpenters”using caulk is the bane of my life. They get all giddy with it and want to use it for everything and I have to spend far longer than it would take to fill it properly removing the caulk before I can do anything else. Caulk is just for angle joins and can’t be sanded so put it on smooth or just don’t put it on

[@SnootchieBootchies27]

Thank you for putting quotes around carpenters. I can assure you that as a carpenter, I would never fill a flat surface with caulk. The guys that do that are hacks that are trying to hide their horrendous cuts from everyone.

[@wannabetrucker7475]

Nice, good info 👍🏼

[@j.v.7273]

You look fine, great tips and such carisma. Thank you for sharing.

[@bobmartin6055]

Thanks so much!!!

[@SoidHoid]

Love the fancy hair!

[@EditioCastigata]

Hey, thank you!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Great stuff, camera work was top notch 👊

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks Scott🍻

[@dwwoodbuilds]

Had to watch the video twice because the 1st time I was distracted by the fancy hair.. 🤣 Great video! Precise and concise!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

🤣it’s my new watch time strategy 🤗

[@dwwoodbuilds]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter Genius! 🤣

[@tommanos2596]

Great video. Super helpful. Wish I had that much hair...

[@useyourheadpliz]

Useful tips. You did choose a pretty simple profile for the demonstration. Most old profiles are much harder to fill and sand. But it's fair game I'd say. Thanks.

[@Suzen_S.]

Nice hair! The wood filler is what to use to fill in baseboard joints that are starting to have small gaps? Also in my fairly new build ~ the baseboards and door trims are such a mess…😬 globs of caulking and terrible nail fills in spots. Just no care whatsoever and of course this wasn’t super noticeable at first. The sanding sponge looks like that will work great for smoothing that. Thank you

[@roypoulos1378]

Great video 👍

[@NotNoAndrew]

Nice hair :) hanks for the run through it will come in handy when I get to that stage in my project.

[@kll815]

I noticed your fancy hair! Smashed the like for the great tips before I commented…great, concise tips as per usual!

[@MarkSixFilms]

Dude your shop is beautiful

[@suzil7687]

This was a Fantastic information and a well done video THANK YOU for making it! Yes I’d watch more. 😊

[@masontejera506]

Great tips! The new camera is super pro! 🤘

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks buddy🍻

[@nedrawaters3898]

This tutorial was so helpful, however, I couldn't tear my eyes away from your fancy hair!!!

[@crookedriverranchman]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@cherylmiller2416]

Love the fancy hair 😀

[@mrstevejackson100]

Perfect...as a painter,this is the Exact product and technique I use. As for the primer, advance works well. Advance is a hybrid paint (water based with oil properties). Never had a problem on raw wood with it on small areas. However, you don't want to use it too much because it's quite a bit more expensive than regular primer. I will say..Elmer's wood filler is an essential in my work bag!

[@melissamitchell8103]

YOUR Hair is Definitely Fancy... I Love It !!! ♥

[@igqfresh]

Nice, Museum interior finish quality. Time for the white glove test 😂. Nice YT channel 👍👌

[@sabrinajones6473]

Wow. Thank you

[@janestewart3231]

Your videos are so helpful, they’re addicting. I started one and have linked to 3 others.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks for watching Jane! It's appreciated:)

[@grahamthomas7923]

Good stuff!

[@francaandtonydilorenzo4709]

Your hair is looking slick!

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍.Thank you

[@marvellstarks2434]

This was awesome

[@davidkuest6224]

Great instructional video!

[@dustbat]

Good class.🦇

[@shorthouse9k124]

Another great video! Could you do a video on fixing nail pops in drywall?

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

You should check out Vancouver Carpenter, he’s the drywall guru!

[@RedheadedMusic]

The Zinsser BIN primer is the best especially if you have to cover Smoke damage. It was incredible. I have not used spray cans of it but gallons and 5 gallon buckets. But also use a good respirator if using to cover large areas or whole rooms/ ceilings. Expensive but well worth it in the long run!

[@SkemeKOS]

That's some fancy hair you have bro. Great tips!

[@jrazzarelli]

Great Hair!

[@kascialelonek8757]

Wow thanks now I can fix on my own

[@luctoulouse]

Great video. Nice hair!

[@AereForst]

Great tips

[@josstark8124]

Thanks!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

🍻cheers and thank u

[@Madmun357]

Even though ALL my miters look great 100% of the time, thanks for these tips.

[@ellenbeard6096]

Good looking hair cut

[@kevinfleischer2049]

Hey Mr fancy hair! good vid! Thank you

[@elsaint7657]

amazing ❤

[@shushu7574]

Your hair looks great!

[@annelieasegardgrnstad8641]

Fancy hair! And thank you very much for the video.

[@armoirs]

Very fancy!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

🤣thanks for watching the whole vid🍻

[@christophercharles9645]

Ready Patch® works really well too. With the bonus that it's good for interior & exterior stuff. It's a good filler for so much.

[@jamesjetson3812]

Thats my go to, impressively crack resistant. I even repair plaster cracks with it.

[@christophercharles9645]

@@jamesjetson3812 It's really amazing stuff, isn't it?

[@raedwulf61]

Good info.

[@readmachine18]

Great video, and sir, your hair is *very* fancy and I approve 👌