Self employed carpenter I make a lot from the small jobs

[@zephyr1408]

My Dad was a Contractor Carpenter over 50 yrs . He built the custom 2500 sq ft home I am standing in! I retired and at 50 now 66 I became a finish carpenter/ contractor ( Solo ) . He directed to finish work , vanities, builtins, base, doors ect.,. And told me the “ Small jobs are the most profitable jobs “ ! 100% 💯 Dead Nutz On!

[@mitchyt7906]

That door cut was wonky for sure but I know your standards are way higher and it was just a mistake. Love your vids man, have a great weekend 👊🏼

[@kieronknott8741]

When he started the cut in my mind had a flashing TRACK SAW LOL

[@codyhayes3196]

@@kieronknott8741 you can even just use a guide on the circular saw depending on how level the floor is.

[@tonyalways7174]

Good to see a jobbing carpenter making a living from a variety of smaller jobs. More interesting than throwing up frames and trusses for sure and more skills required 👍🏻

[@waynehendry9782]

I always put key trough letterbox warped in paper and in an envelope. I wrote on envelope as well so they never thought it was junk mail. Had a job where the key landed on a tiled floor. Customer opened the door and the key jammed under the door when it was a quarter open. Destroyed floor tile and split some wood off the door bottom when they had to force it open to get in. Made me paranoid after that. Good work again... Yeah small jobs can be profitable sometimes.

[@S-Mc84]

Take the glass out the bigger sashes mate. For the sake of 2 mins work getting it out , makes screwing it back up a million times easier 👍

[@aaronsherwood4835]

Sorry about the van hopefully your back up and running soon. Love the videos keep them coming

[@paulyoull5472]

Mate, vans are a nightmare. Literally everything on that list, I’ve had to do to my van in the last 18months.it’s still a bit temperamental now. Good luck with yours!!! Fair play to you tho, driving around in a car. I just used the self employment card and took time off😂

[@timh7156]

Here in the USA a lot of contractors don’t like the small jobs. That’s all I do. They pay well if you charge enough and people will call you back to do more work and tell their friends about you if you do good work. My only suggestion is to take enough time to do a nice job and make sure everything is neat and clean when leave. A simple plywood jig and a couple of clamps is all you need to get a straight cut if you don’t have a track saw.

[@greenworxgardenservices6018]

Really enjoy your videos.... keep up the good work ❤👊🏼

[@MrJKS1000]

track saw for the door cut why not ?

[@Allthingsbob]

You dont meed to change friction hinge you just adjust the grub screw on the runner its normally a small black blok

[@KylePrentice4x4]

Man TGE, one of the best on the market for vans🤝🤝

[@TheWebtuts]

You also need to add the time it takes to visit, price jobs, get materials, do your admin, cost of tools ware and tair, book keeping, accounts, tax, car van use maintenance. Even small jobing carpenters have overheads and should not be afraid to change. I know you think you are doing well for the day, but I think your undercharging for your work. Nice video

[@glennfolau6959]

I do a lot of smaller jobs, they can be quite profitable, however, some smaller jobs can be quite awkward, especially if you are attaching new product to older windows, doors etc.,.and there are jobs where you often need that extra pair of hands, and they're not available when you need them. Another bug bear of mine is clients think that if a job seems "small", then it should only take 5 minutes. Or a client says, "while your here, could you...".

[@thetruth6693]

The bottom of that door 😂😂😂😂😂 How do you get away with not using dust sheets/floor protection man

[@Dale-11]

His a pretty poor chippy tbh, but I do enjoy watching his videos 🔨

[@davidheywood1493]

Great video cant beat small jobs less stress the price for the van fixing abit high i would think about that one

[@leeglover3601]

Wow I’m in the wrong business .!! Not a bad day rate for what you did .!

[@cerddrhysmorgan]

Great vid, cheers! Do you need to paint / seal under doors after cutting / planing them?

[@zephyr1408]

Your under pricing your doors should be min $150 and your at $91. That first job $300 your at $208. Why? Your pieces it out ! No itemized list except in your head do overall price ? $300 ! I am in the states but we’re very close in our prices! CHEERS !

[@eddietodd1942]

Bottom of that door did you actually just cut it with hacksaw blade I’ve seen flatter rollercoasters and that small metal trim you butchered the scotia trim instead of cutting metal trim around it.

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

@@eddietodd1942 👍

[@zephyr1408]

In the late 70’s and 80’s my friend wore his hair like that ! It’s just riding a circle ! As King Solomon stated : “ Nothing new Under The Sun” !

[@uniteallaction]

I think you've had some issues with the van would you not recommend the Ford Transits?

[@gregbilspy1818]

Fuk me looks like a bodge it day tbf. Door issue window hinges catching a little on closing it. Sort ur van out. Working out of a car means more bodging.

[@Me-ji2pn]

Where did u learn these skills?

[@mananddog9884]

How do you keep busy with small jobs all the time? Do you advertise locally or something? Thanks

[@ceejaywilliams5448]

Its mad, dayrate for a carpenter on site in south wales is £160 and you're making that in like an hour.

[@ThePhilvantwo]

So..............yeah!

[@fireblaster9961]

Not sure about the channel name change, doesn’t sound to professional

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

I’m thinking of changing it back tbh , changed it to try and stand out and also people like the aspect of me sharing how much I make 🤔🤷🏽‍♂️

[@aaronbell8527]

What did he change it to stills says the same on mine

[@enam1292]

⁠glad you changed it back. Defo was unprofessional

[@aaronbell8527]

Wants a new window fitted or new glass it’s failed

[@Destiny4Purpose]

I have a couple of jobs that I need doing in my home. I can I get in touch with you?

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

07455232330 via WhatsApp message

[@Destiny4Purpose]

@@ttdowgcarpentry2390Thank you, I will give you a call. ❤️

[@ChristianMiller-uo9kw]

Im an apprentice carpenter i want to join your course can sign up next monday if you're able to delay the intro offer till then?

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

I’ll delay till money 💪

[@ChristianMiller-uo9kw]

@@ttdowgcarpentry2390 alright ideal money arrives monday

[@ChristianMiller-uo9kw]

@@ttdowgcarpentry2390 Okay cheers , i can subscribe then

[@matthewgeorge6727]

Please come to Braintree and do our door 😂

[@ChristianMiller-uo9kw]

Great video, im learning windows atm. You should consider getting married bro

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

Married to the trade ?

[@ricks3085]

Weird comment 🤣

[@CraigBenson-f7h]

That window needed a new dgu

[@mblake5655]

Get rid of the custom mate buy a different van there money pits

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

Agreed I’m currently looking for a new one for next year , just gona get something cheap and reliable

[@tgun4928]

The only way your going to do away with the welt belt problem is go all electric 🥹

[@aaronbell8527]

@@tgun4928 stop it

[@resmond]

@@ttdowgcarpentry2390 then get yourself a lwb hiace, bombproof as long as you keep it serviced with oil

[@bumpyjohnson5181]

👊🏾

[@eaglegummybears7112]

Music pointless and to loud

[@nocomment3198]

£350 for the day im saying

[@nocomment3198]

Also, in your timings could you include your transit time because travelling is a time that people don't measure that still needs to be held accountable!

[@tischlermeistertom]

Come on mate, you can do better than that wobbly cut at 14.48..

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

You know what mate didn’t even have to go on the time to know what your on about I agree when I was editing I was thinking damn what’s wrong with my cut

[@scottsog7635]

Should have used your Plunge Saw with rail👌🏻

[@ttdowgcarpentry2390]

@@scottsog7635 was broke on this day

[@TheWebtuts]

Just use a straight edge and clamps, no need for expensive track saw for that job. ​@@ttdowgcarpentry2390

[@Davor_gradnja]

@@ttdowgcarpentry2390 sure LOL

[@cameronstevenson5894]

£70 for sticking 2 strips of trim down imagine paying that but if they are phoning a guy out to do that small easy job then they deserve to be charged that for be lazy and dumb

[@harrydunn1186]

The bottom of that door 🤢. And then you try selling your community stuff for tips and tricks 😂

[@BE27E]

I’m guessing a tracksaw don’t exist in his tool chest 🫣

[@nocomment3198]

Always haters somewhere stop criticising his work and go start your own business if you're not happy with the quality you Muppet

[@marcosandrer.oliveira3954]

I nearly make this comment 😅😅😅😅

[@doctorlove2022]

with that day rate .. get your van fixed your tight git ... instead of wanting sympathy on the old interweb