Setting Barn Beam Box Newel Posts - Tips & Tricks for Rock Solid Newel Installs

[@mikeandcolleenk9831]

Always 5 steps ahead. Love the variety of posts and handrail thank you soo much excellent work. I was intrigued on asking on the pipe rail . Glad your showing it.

[@barrymccaulkener8828]

Lookin good. One way to make the blocking stronger is to make the blocks as a tee. One piece as you have it, then glue and screw the "tee" to the first block and the floor. Then you have bracing going in both directions. 30 years carpenter passing it on. Keep up the nice work.

[@frd3fadi]

Just amazing. Man u have no idea how much I got better in my work just because of you . I'm trying to copy ur work even getting same ur tools . I really appreciate it alot . I wish you all the good luck in your life. Thank you BOSS

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Happy to help my friend. 👍👊

[@pacificnwcarpenter5486]

I dont get to do alot of this level of finishing. But when I do I enjoy it so much

[@MrBeard-ig5zc]

Great video. Thanks. When doing rustic, it's all about execution. Fine line between rustic and shanty. It's beautiful.

[@loganpatterson4674]

“You want it to be perfect but look terrible at the same time” I actually laughed out loud. Great content man thank you

[@loganpatterson4674]

Dan Letkeman I can execute pretty good myself but don’t me ask me about design it looked fine to me. I know for a fact he played no role in the choices

[@chofbrighton7014]

Awesome techniques! Appreciate the detail.

[@mattschoular8844]

Nice job. Looks good. I too use PL Premium. A tip for those who don't know.... PL Premium will expand as it cures depending on the humidity. So if its humid and you use too much, it can "move" your workpiece as it cures....."Don't ask me how I know that"

[@danielmiller2977]

My arsenal of tricks grows with every video. Thanks.I have a trick for you if you're brave. from a furniture maker like me to a great finish carpenter like you. I assume you used a torch of some kind to age the wood and a wire brush of some kind. the issue is the ax marks the're fresh looking. They should be darkened as well to show age but rather than stain, there are dark waxes that will work rather well by just rubbing some dark wax into the cut. I know it's scary but it will add to the authenticity. maybe try experimenting on some stuff. You'll thank me later.You're the best!

[@davecurda2350]

I want to thank you for your great content. I’m not a contractor but I do occasionally work on my own home and everything you teach comes in very handy.

[@joelongrid7625]

Haven't seen the 2x6 through the floor for post support. Looks to be a great and efficient install.

[@somedumwhite]

You are a trim guy. You know all about them dust traps! Lol looks nice! And I know you seen NEXT LEVEL CARPENTRY newel post detail. Works if your above a large true LAM beam.

[@bradlewis6015]

I have found that using a heat gun to warm up both pieces of a joint helps the hy-pur grip better. Just throwing that out there.

[@orville58]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge always learn great tips from you

[@homerscustoms7635]

I would like to see a video on newel post building and how you made these top caps

[@idude1471]

Wow.. very nice. If you ever need an apprentice, let me know. I would love to learn to be as detailed as you are.

[@robertbamford8266]

Good insights and tips. Thanks. Waiting for hand rail video. I would have expected through bolts, but you buttoned up the posts. What will we see? Thanks again.

[@daburg11]

Killin it in Carpentry!

[@T.E.P.]

awesome!!! great job and it seems like you had a great time making this

[@stevenfoust3782]

Looks awesome as per usual!

[@gearhead4013]

Looks awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@thecarpenterpros9822]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I have install box newl post before but not distress and I have a job I’m getting ready to do with the exact post. I would love to see a video on how you made them.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

There is an in depth video further back in my video feed on how I distress them.

[@thecarpenterpros9822]

Insider Carpentry So you do it the same way you do the beams for the ceiling?

[@michaelhiggins7072]

Any videos on how to do this mounting to the stairs without a pony wall?

[@anthonysmith9410]

Great job....looks fantastic!

[@brianmiller1580]

Totally agree w you about PL premium it is the best, Liquid Nails is the worst might as well use bubble gum...total garbage. Love your vids keep it up.

[@monkeygraborange]

That my friend is one handsome staircase!

[@matthewshull8376]

Wonderful as always!!

[@shigthehandyman]

Brilliant!! Well done dude!

[@John-cb6wn]

Fantastic as usual

[@5315batman]

Looks fantastic. Question, how did you install & secure the inside of the post?

[@JB-hc7hq]

The Newel post on the landing. Interested to know why the vertical pine brace piece isn't doubled up in thickness or machined from a thicker section of timber to add more rigidity?

[@markb4656]

I was also wondering the same thing and realize that most of the movement will be sideways (the width of the board) so doubling it up will most likely not add much additional support and the top rail will limit the movement in the other direction.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Yep. Nothing is added by beefing it up in this case.

[@naomiemily9365]

Great video like always

[@frankblack1481]

Great work. Appreciate the extra time you take to film these. So many tips of the trade. How long have you been a finish carpenter? Thank you!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I've been in construction for about 15 years now.

[@danieljulian4426]

9:54 with all the PL premium, will undercutting the beams for flooring be difficult?

[@Nest2309]

I think he said carpet ., but good point

[@a_w_bukhari7579]

Say "PL Premium" one more time!!! :) subscribed

[@Nest2309]

There is a poly pl that stays in your fingers 4 a week !!!

[@skeezle1337]

Where is the floor joist in relation to the edge of the flooring? Is it set back a few inches? Im confused on how you attached that middle post support through the drywall. Thanks!

[@peterochester2320]

Why did you extend the blocking down only about 4" instead of the full depth of the floor joist/truss? The added distance greatly increases stability.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

It is 12” down. It’s just the screws that I left high so they would be covered. The board was covered in PL.

[@Luke-A]

I wonder what adhesive he uses, wish there was some way I could find out what it is. May look through the video again.🤣

[@benchippy8039]

It’d be good to see how you price some of these bespoke jobs up. It’s hard to get the price right without overcharging

[@jrsuk1170]

Yeah I agree. A pricing video would be really interesting because it doesn't matter how good a carpenter you are, if you can't price you won't make money.

[@benchippy8039]

Well said! I’ve underpriced jobs before and it’s cost a fortune, plus it’s hard to stay motivated when your not earning enough. On the other hand if the jobs overpriced you struggle to get referrals

[@0BURNT0TOAST0]

New drinking game : Newel Post = Drink Haha, good video though 🤣 👌

[@joefox2508]

Fantastic work. To distress those posts, did you just axe and burn those boards?

[@InsiderCarpentry]

There will be a video coming showing the process in the next week or two.

[@homerscustoms7635]

Do you check square on you saw every time you get to a new site ? Would it move in transport out of square

[@InsiderCarpentry]

No I don’t check it unless I have reason to think it might be out of square.

[@lrc87290]

All that in a day? Wow. good thing my wife doesn't watch these videos.

[@scottbennington2936]

Or my boss!

[@Pkripper-67]

This made me lol

[@tonytony6912]

Excellent!

[@user-id8ng9eq9h]

What’s the best way to surface mount a solid newel?

[@Herpaderpderpamufuka]

Ahhh man, why didnt you cut some slices off a big post for those end grain caps?

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I know I know! I’ve been trying to source some for ever.

[@johnnyutah1053]

So what adhesive do you recommend???? Just messing with you, good video!

[@stevebengel1346]

OSI, SF 450. 🤣

[@tonya368]

This is very cool

[@FlyFishingZen]

Aren’t you concerned that gluing the caps in place will cause the caps or the Newell posts to split during the change of seasons? What are the dimensions of this particular Newell post? If they’re sufficiently small, I wouldn’t be too worried. However, if they’re 6 in.², I would be worried.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

No, it won't be an issue here.

[@FlyFishingZen]

@@InsiderCarpentry Thank you. You do beautiful work!

[@MichaelScottttt]

What state are you out of

[@krispin9141]

How do you hook up the festool 26CT to a dewalt miter saw DW708

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Bosch 35 mm hose. Festool hose end. Go to my amazon list for making barn beams. I have them listed there.

[@MrTooTechnical]

you are the best cuz u own stabila. woohoo.

[@jamartin1]

Nice!💜

[@Mopardude]

Did you use a real hewing axe or did you cheat it with a normal axe? I am always impressed by your job sites. Seems like all the builders around here like to stack trades so everyone is always in your way and it take 3 times as long to get anything done ever.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I used a broad axe. Stay tuned I have a video coming up that shows the whole distressing process.

[@scottgutauckis4615]

Im confused, do you like PL premium, lol

[@FLT1970]

Awesome.

[@bossHogOG]

How long does it take you to complete a trim job that size? Do you ever lose potential jobs because of the time it takes to do them alone?

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Yes, I definitely lose jobs because of time but that's fine. I like to work for builders who are willing to wait a bit for better quality. The super fast production jobs aren't my thing.

[@slarsonq]

What kind of adhesive was that?

[@InsiderCarpentry]

PL Premium

[@billhaughenberry2917]

I’m sorry I listen to it three times but what glue gun do you use?

[@austinsimmons4455]

its great

[@petertracy1024]

how do you get to work in empty house

[@InsiderCarpentry]

When trimming there really can't be anyone else in there. Often there will be siding guys or masons working on the exterior, but no on else inside.

[@MichaelCZUSA]

I remember if I wanted to not trim around four or five other trades, I'd have to do it under "third shift conditions!"🤣

[@357QueenBee]

The only thing for me about the glue is, in the future if someone wants to change the look it’s going to be impossible to remove the posts. Otherwise, those posts are not going anywhere.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Generally with newel posts I feel they should be very difficult to remove. Reason being they are a high risk install item, meaning if they come loose when they aren't supposed to its going to be a major pain to fix it after the fact. Nothing worse than a wobbly newel post.

[@rickculpepper709]

What you have for lunch

[@searchingforwhatislooking]

Metal tubing...... will keep it where you want it.