Been a carpenter for over fifty years and this is the first video that shows exactly how I do it. I even learned one new thing. Thanks. Your explanation skills are very good.
@ropro981710 күн бұрын
Damn you and your 'check out this video, right over here' outros. I've now binge watched 10 of The Funny Carpenter's videos and on my way to number 11. 😂
@TheFunnyCarpenter10 күн бұрын
Well that is awesome! Thank You
@rockfosg8 ай бұрын
One more tip☝️ We get all our trim precut, some with miters already done, top part fit as is, sides are a bit to long, 2" or so.. So you set your top part where it should be. And the sides you turn upside down, putting the miter point to the floor, then you mark the top of your top piece on that side piece and cut it 90°. Turn it around and nail it in place. That way you have taken the 2 out of 3 measuring steps out of the equation 🎉
@ggrimm796 ай бұрын
You're probably the experienced tradesman on KZbin who's the best at not taking the little steps for granted. Great job.
@Aldorains9 ай бұрын
Nice work. I work on a production trim crew. Mostly new construction. Speed is crucial but we have to do nice work. Our system for doors is based on the door slabs and jambs being identical for a given size. They almost always are. We cut all the casing to the same dimensions. We gang cut the straight ends if it's MDF, probably 6 at a time. All miters are cut individually. Often we'll put a slight bit of torque on the saw to create a subtle angle to help the exposed edges of the miter touch each other more easily. We do everything from left to right, so the left leg goes on first, then the left side of the header, then the right side of the header and right leg. It's super fast cause we eyeball the reveals, no measuring and marking, and never any gaps to the flooring. Instead of shims we hold a thin, narrow putty knife behind the casing to help with alignment. Pin things up, slide out the knife and everything stays put. It's a super fast system, and we only get compliments, never complaints. Just our way. Having a holster for your wood glue bottle speeds things up as well.
@TheFunnyCarpenter9 ай бұрын
I like it🍻
@rickhoupt69339 ай бұрын
Love the line up with saw trick. I always struggle measuring from short side.
@peterelder74258 күн бұрын
Great video. Used all your tips and everything went like a charm. I especially liked the tip of making the 'Setting Block' well worth the little effort to do so. Thank you so much.
@TheFunnyCarpenter8 күн бұрын
Awesome to hear🍻
@micahbarrett47859 ай бұрын
You’ve literally changed my life with one trick. I will never have to hold my tape on 1 inch while doing headers again. Good god, thank you so much
@scottfergusson27917 ай бұрын
my exact thought. what the fuck have a i been doing. I'm literally driving to my shop to try it right now
@regularguy92649 ай бұрын
CA glue with activator was a game changer for me too. After that, I would suggest a battery powered nailer. Not having to drag that hose around and mar other surfaces has been awesome!
@bpdp379Ай бұрын
Can you use the CA glue with stained trim? Will it leave residue or any other problems?
@robertallenmcdowell19 күн бұрын
Once I discovered CA glue to do this there was no turning back. Had 16 doors to trim and they all turned out perfect. Thanks for the confirmation.
@andersonolive45539 ай бұрын
I was just thinking about your channel the other day while I was on a job! I can’t tell you how stoked I am this video popped up! Glad you’re back….well back for me at least, maybe you never left.
@TheFunnyCarpenter9 ай бұрын
Cheers Buddy, thanks for watching
@Fine_art_aerial9 ай бұрын
Yep used a combination square for years but few years ago 3d printed some reveal gauges.. Best thing ever for a trim carpenter!! I have 4 of em from 1/8th to 5/16th but mostly use the 1/4" and 3/16" mostly.. Quick tip at 4:47, instead of at the top, make the mark on the very bottom of the trim then line it up with a zero clearance insert.. Love your videos bro!! Keep em coming!!
@lesbentley40829 ай бұрын
Great video! Since I discovered mitre bond and preassembly, I’ve never looked back. The only way to trim interior doors and windows!
@srussifordwilliams29 күн бұрын
This is great!!! Amazingly clear thank you I learned a a few things. That miter saw 45 degree line up to table edge to measure the other 45 was so genious! I have been an appretince for 4 years and no one has ever told me that. I just see people burn a few inches or mark in place...
@jimburger94189 ай бұрын
You are without question, a skilled craftsman. Your video production skills are top-shelf, as well. Thank you for making these videos and sharing your knowledge.
@nathanweber84635 ай бұрын
Had to come back to this video to thank you!! I was working on casing around doors in our remodel this weekend, and I used the glue method on the miter joints. It worked PERFECTLY! This was my first time casing out doors myself and I've grown to really enjoy it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise!
@JoeRoenspie3 ай бұрын
I’ve been doing cabinetry and finish work for a while I never saw the reveal block great idea . I always used a mini square. Thanks for the great idea
@chriskelvin2485 ай бұрын
Level 11 results: on a big flat work table, arrange all 3 door trim pieces. Use 2-part ca spray glue to immediately bond the 45 degree angles exactly. The gaps will vanish. Carry the entire assembly over to your door frame and brad nail in place, shim between the wall and trim as necessary. Caulk joints to finish. Faster, easier, cleaner than futzing around adjusting and installing the 3 pieces individually.
@conradcoolerfiend9 ай бұрын
great video, your door vids are always highest quality there is on youtube!
@TheFunnyCarpenter9 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy, I appreciate the praise!
@woodmasterguy9 ай бұрын
After many years of finish. I learned to pre-assembled when possible. 2p10 thick with accelerator and a cam clamp. Cam clamps will give you the tightest miter...
@TheFunnyCarpenter9 ай бұрын
I'll have to give one of those cam clamps a go- although I'm dubious of the overall speed you'd be able to achieve with one.
@MelbourneAlan9 ай бұрын
absolute game changer. @@TheFunnyCarpenter
@shandorszentkuti63309 ай бұрын
The clam clamps work great. I pre clamp the corner before the glue if I’m using CA with acceleration so the dents are easy to refit once I add the glue to be fast. If I’m not rushed I prefer using tightbond and a dab of CA without acceleration on the top and bottom of the joint just to make sure I don’t break it if I pull the clamps too early. The downside is clamps are pricey and two sides of a door is already four clamps tied up for a while.
@MelbourneAlan9 ай бұрын
@@shandorszentkuti6330 i have 6 of them. pricey but worth it. i use 5 min PU glue. dries really quick. . put a small bead on and sit the top arch so it is barely on and then slide it back so the excess is pushed back . works great on the modern mdf ones with minimal detail. then put on the clamps. i try to plan my archs to allow clamping time. i will cut and fit 3 sets(3 sets of clamps) and a few more is places that would slow me down like a room with more than 3 archs . then fit the first 3 and then skirt around the room. then as i get to a door i will cut that arch and move the clamps along. i try to use break times and lunch etc as a way to get ahead
@lzh31319 ай бұрын
Thanks for the cam clamp tip. I need all the tips & tricks.😊
@jaykudie6 ай бұрын
When I used to trim homes that's how we did it. I recently did a reno with a flat profile trim like this but the walls and floors were very out of plumb and the spray glue was great for getting perfect flat profiles that required 0 filler on the front. Probably wouldn't do it on new builds because it takes too much time compared to just wood glue and nail on the spot but good when you just need it to hold in place nicely on a screwed-up wall.
@8antipode95 ай бұрын
I've been doing the CA glue method for a while, but you still gave me plenty of new things to learn. I definitely appreciate your attention to detail!
@nateitscake888 ай бұрын
I've been enjoying watching finish carpentry videos. I'm in the process of replacing the door trim and baseboards. I took my game to lvl 100! They were pricey, but I purchased 2 Clam Miter Clamps. I actually cut, glue and nail my miters before installing it on the door. This way my miter joints are invisible after a light sand in paint.
@slmed873 ай бұрын
Hooking tape to saw is pure genius and probably why I’ve never thought of it ha
@Ben-wd2in7 ай бұрын
I prefer spraying the activator on the join after its held in position. When its sprayed on the second surface it can react with the glue on contact and prevent the two pieces coming together completely. You have to hold for a little longer but you also as much adjustment time as required.
@andreww67389 ай бұрын
I love using both methods when doing trim, both work great, but the CA and spray is PRIMO! I worked on a large cottage last year that took about two weeks to trim out top to bottom and all the VERY high windows...ahhh, angled ones the CA was...as you say GOLDEN! Did this with all four pieces and I was just flabbergasted at the results, I have to say that I was feeling very good about my finished work, all the doors I did the other method and Bingo! Thanks for the encouragement you give to those who are taking a shot at it. Awesome video.
@TheFunnyCarpenter9 ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew. Glad to hear your success with the CA glue method. I’m always curious to know how people make out with it.
@greeneggsandhammond9 ай бұрын
The bloopers are my absolute favourite. Can you just make a compilation of these at the end of the year.
@grahamburrows75708 ай бұрын
I've been doing this work my entire life. Watching your content is awesome. We can always do better, and you certainly do a great job. Thanks for sharing your talents!
@olgajoachimosmundsen46478 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing the part when you align the mitre edge with the edge of the mitre saw base and hook the tape measure onto the mitre base - smart!
@olgajoachimosmundsen46478 ай бұрын
In Norway it's practice not to paint or caulk the trim work. It's difficult to do trim-work when it's customary that you don't show or fix defects. Of course people fix their mistakes. But a properly done job should look like no mistakes were made, nor fixed
@ChrisGuynn4 ай бұрын
tried the level 10 and got great results. Thanks for all your great videos!
@durty_11356 ай бұрын
This is the way I was taught almost 12 years ago when I started doing finish carpentry.
@billwhite5719 ай бұрын
The best shims for work like this is playing cards like they use in Vegas. Each card is exactly the same thickness. You can place a card on the gap and run your finger over it to see if its flush. If not add a card. if flush put the shims under and nail away.
@top100nuclearblasts7 ай бұрын
with this type of board for door and window trim I use biscuits to hold the corner and titebond glue. they never come apart.
@ChristIsLord2294 ай бұрын
You need to do a rolled miter. Put the shim on the saw then cut.
@dans49007 ай бұрын
Only thing I do different is i have a straw on the activator. It took me three trips around the block and 20 years to get to this method. It works.
@GetToThePointplz1232 ай бұрын
Great for painted trim, you have to adjust the cut and bevel for stained trim and doors if you want it tight to jamb and wall...good video
@Scubamike44997 ай бұрын
Love the channel. For a while i kept getting hairline gaps on the face of my miters It was so frustrating. Come to find out my miter saw blade wasnt 100% true. Sometimes your tool is the problem Cant wait to get the glue
@TheFunnyCarpenter7 ай бұрын
Ahh the old snaggle tooth syndrome.
@commandoconstruction27209 ай бұрын
Please remember to use longer nails on the outer edges, where they must (usually) pass through sheetrock or something else that adds zero nail-gripping action.
@luctoulouse9 ай бұрын
I love the bloopers at the end...so funny!
@billm.82209 ай бұрын
Love the trick with using shims. It definitely makes it a lot better.
@TheFunnyCarpenter9 ай бұрын
Definitely!
@ot91809 ай бұрын
Send chill down my spine? No.
@joewenzel51429 ай бұрын
I've seen door casings now where they just don't even bother with the miters. Just two boards on the side of the door and a board that just fits on top of them across the top. That sounds like it's more my speed.
@TheFunnyCarpenter9 ай бұрын
The old popular header method.
@brianrowe64359 ай бұрын
Just a style os doing it!@@TheFunnyCarpenter
@sociopathmercenary9 ай бұрын
I really like the style of door and window trim that uses carved squares of wood at the corners instead of miters. Then you were left with butt joints for the top and bottom trim. I enjoy the visual interest. Of course, I still enjoy the skill involved in a well mitered joint.
@michaelgollin78539 ай бұрын
Here on Nantucket in the north east if we have a flat stock casing it's more common to use butt joints. Sometimes use a thicker piece for the top and have a little reveal. Miters suck I try to avoid when possible. Imho. And yes I am a carpenter by trade and have done alot if interior trim in high end houses
@commandoconstruction27209 ай бұрын
@@sociopathmercenarySometimes with a decorative rosette, or other pattern.
@hartleyhubbard38278 ай бұрын
lol....."...and if you're using metric, you're laughing at us...' lol that's funny, right there... and so true! Greg (garden grove, CA)
@douglasorton91356 ай бұрын
Excellent description.
@joshy61607 ай бұрын
A mini combination square also works well for setting reveals👍🏽
@WowRixter9 ай бұрын
I got goose bumps when I saw how tidy your miters were. So can a knucklehead carpenter get pro results with a spray gun? Inquiring minds want to know
@TheFunnyCarpenter9 ай бұрын
lol short answer yes! I shot a video about me using my fuji q5 sprayer, but it was pretty boring. It works great. I’ll figure out a better video with it in the future.
@mjdeguerrero21242 ай бұрын
Loved it, you got another subscriber.
@jasonw92777 ай бұрын
Check out the Senco 21lxp nailer. Game changer! Shoots 21 gauge headed brad nails or headless pins up to 2". It almost has the holding power of 18 gauge but with a much smaller footprint closer to a 23 gauge. I am expert painter by trade but am a self taught near professional carpenter because of great videos like yours. I lend builders my 21g nail guns all the time, they love it, end up buying one and I love patching smaller holes, win win. Do your best, caulk the rest!
@r.kay.8 ай бұрын
Mid Mod homes (or others with clean-line sensibilities) with ornate/decorative/curvy trim is a personal pet peeve. There is a place for every trim. Also, this is likely a long-suffering door frame that is used for demo purposes (I’ve seen it used in more than one vid) - for our benefit. So, thanks, @The Funny Carpenter
@alex.tr.7 ай бұрын
Хорошая работа 👍. У нас мастера уже много лет так делают.
@lzh31319 ай бұрын
Incredible timing for this video! I need to remove some interior window casings, fix drafts, and replace the outdated trim? Really appreciate the 2 different methods. I’m anxious, but the detailed explanations and instructions, really give me confidence. Thank you for another great video. Happy Holidays😊
@jonathanflawn81177 ай бұрын
I like to use instant adhesive to fasten miters on the floor before putting up casing
@brianrowe64359 ай бұрын
Yeah, wood glue is the way to go, but i'm a little slower because i like to use a clamp, such as Ulmia clamps or clam clamps. I leave it overnight! I don't think 2p10 is strong enough to do this, unless you're using mdf, then it works perfectly!! On wide flat casing i use biscuits, seems to to work pretty well!!
@TheFunnyCarpenter9 ай бұрын
Interesting points Brian. I’ve been thinking about doing some strength test with these type of joints. It will be interesting to see how the CA glue stacks up against wood glue, wood glue and biscuits, and I’m going to try using a biscuit with wood glue and then bond the outer parts with CA glue. I’ll do both mdf and wood mouldings. It also begs the question how strong is strong enough…
@brianrowe64359 ай бұрын
Mdf and CA glue is strong, but titebond wood glue for wood casing in my experience!
@weekendwarrior34209 ай бұрын
I'm amazed how even 30 years ago they already just couldn't nail door jambs straight together, or drive hinge screws straight, and it's worse today :-( To the point that it's easier to assemble jambs and hang doors myself.
@-3as5045 ай бұрын
44.9 degrees on saw. 1.2 bevel on saw out side edge. Glue and Nail long outside edge while laying down. Attach legs with 1x4 , 2 ect across like a strap. Cure overnight.Raise as one piece nail on……done.
@CMbassin9 ай бұрын
I have Hartford miter clamps. Shame they don’t make them anymore, they are an absolute game changer. Completely get rid of that gap at the short point
@MFKR6967 ай бұрын
The most mental thing of all is that Imperial's decimal-equivalents are easy to memorize, and more accurate, yet people still insist on relaying them in fractions (in multiples of 4, no less). It boggles the mind. Imperial's silly enough. Let's not complicate things any more than we have to... lol
@JonFlash9 ай бұрын
Can we get a video showing all the trim molding being used in this room? Love the look so far.
@jeffsim86647 ай бұрын
Yep i learned a couple new tricks to make it better
@bullfrogpondshop31799 ай бұрын
Love the pro method and I will be trying that next time I trim a door or window! One question: You don't shoot a nail through the miter after the glue dries?
@kiddhitta9 ай бұрын
You can but it's not necessary. The nails are to hold the trim in place while the wood glue dries. CA drys EXTREMELY quickly. Do NOT get any on your finger tips why putting the casing together. You will find out very quickly if you have some on your finger because it will become part of the trim....I know from experience.
@kiddhitta9 ай бұрын
To make life easier on yourself, cut the 45 first, measure out your length and make a 90 cut. Much easier to cut your line so your not trying to see where the blade is hitting on an angle.
@ching5747 ай бұрын
if its paint grade then we always do it the way you did it with the first door but stain grade ill pre assemble before hand like the second door
@AdamHarris-k3f4 ай бұрын
How do you get trim (casing) properly when you have an old house, and there's an uneven gap when putting in new doors and frame? I have a 1/2" gap on one side, and zero gap on the other side on the inside of the door. This happened because the hardwood floors that run with the doors needed to be straight at the bottom, whereas the walls were not in line. What you're doing here is easy.
@F.BigGov9 ай бұрын
Just curious if C-A has the long term hold like TB ?
@Emang1699 ай бұрын
I love how he says how much he loves the pry bars but doesn't add a link.
@TheFunnyCarpenter9 ай бұрын
That is an excellent point, I’ll add that link.
@valtsyplenkov44019 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@yearight79567 ай бұрын
Instead of making a block on the table saw to mark your reveal just buy a Kreg Multi Mark tool. I use that for so many different things and it is always in my belt.
@johnr55453 күн бұрын
Thanks nice job god bless
@itisjojonz6 ай бұрын
love the detail, thank you.
@estevanvaldez24697 ай бұрын
I shot though my finger and hit the bone once … did it once … I learned good haha 😅
@kenkirkeby40546 ай бұрын
I'm retired and doing a lot of remodeling projects. I have an issue with a number of interior doors. The sheet rock is sitting proud around the door frame. I initially thought I could add a trim piece to bring the frame even, but the distance it's proud is not even from top to bottom. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
@drizk073 ай бұрын
Hey Funny Carpenter! Love your videos I've learned a lot from you thus far, I was really excited to try this and I followed every step to the tee, but the connection just wasn't that strong unfortunately (with the CA glue + Activator) and I ended up using my nail gun to install. Any theories as to what I might be doing wrong?
@jgkrus4 ай бұрын
My first time trimming the bathroom door..do.. Let's just say I need more practice..It looks ok but definitelysee the some of the mistakes... I did notice my walls are not straight.. I going to redue it again in the summer.... My wife just wants done..
@michaelplays24499 ай бұрын
Great video!!! Merry Christmas
@wolfgangmetcalf95577 ай бұрын
Why wouldn’t you use a high quality white caulk like sherwin max for the joints instead of wood glue? It’s strong and it makes the joints look that much better
@TheFunnyCarpenter7 ай бұрын
good idea
@T_Jonesy9 ай бұрын
Great tips. Why don't you get the attachment for your DeWalt that creates the shadow line? It's the reason I got rid of my Bosch saw and switched to DeWalt. No more guessing where the blade is going to come down.
@weekendwarrior34209 ай бұрын
I've seen other carpenter here mostly using 15g nails...
@TheFunnyCarpenter9 ай бұрын
Ya nothing wrong with 15g. I've always thought it was a little overkill.
@weekendwarrior34209 ай бұрын
Except that my cardboard doors are all hanging exclusively on these 15g nails. Casings are shot to the jambs on one side and to the house frame on the other. Nothing else is holding the doors :-) So 15g is probbaly the standard "go to" size in the "industry" @@TheFunnyCarpenter
@TheFunnyCarpenter9 ай бұрын
Ya I use 15g to nail the door jamb to the framing-that's a given. 18g for trims is how's it done round my parts. All those cowboys out there hanging doors by prenailing on the trims and then using the trims to hang the doors-don't know $hit. @@weekendwarrior3420
@weekendwarrior34209 ай бұрын
They unfortunately do know - that's "builder-grade" work that's probably the quickest and sufficient to get the house through the warranty period. The exterior jambs are nailed directly to the frame with thicker nails. So they all sag on the upper hinge after some years - I see it on all 20-30 y.o. houses I visit in my city :-) . @@TheFunnyCarpenter
@johnson15733 ай бұрын
Good job
@kathypilchman36579 ай бұрын
Love this how to do video
@TheFunnyCarpenter9 ай бұрын
thanks Kathy:)
@mirandadventureАй бұрын
Watched the video, read the comments, checked the description and still can’t find the width of the trim he’s using? 3.5” you think? Someone help me 😅
@TheFunnyCarpenterАй бұрын
@@mirandadventure yes 3-1/2” wide x 11/16” thick
@trever0176 ай бұрын
I plan on attempting this for my first time soon. I have the same trim you removed and want to put on something similar what you have here, but I’m curious what is normal practice if the door way is close to a adjacent wall that is less than the height of the trim and requires to be ripped on the table saw. Obviously 45 degrees on both cuts will no longer work 😅
@joesands88603 ай бұрын
I'm all for safety doing any job, but hearing protection using an air finish nailer is a bit much.
@davidholmes7215Ай бұрын
What kinda glue is that and the activer
@shockerfilms7 ай бұрын
Great advice unfortunately in my case the original installer use a combination or stable brad nails and framing nail. Followed by the thickest caulk job. Needless to say it was a process to remove without damaging the jam or drywall
@conny49739 ай бұрын
Lol! The dry erase board! 😂😂😂
@TheFunnyCarpenter9 ай бұрын
That video is on the cutting room floor😂
@conny49739 ай бұрын
@@TheFunnyCarpenter No blooper reel for us to enjoy? Awwww... Lol
@GrizzlyHunt267 ай бұрын
NICE ... Beard Pal ! ..
@howtodoitdude16629 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@cannotequaltoshould49119 ай бұрын
Trim that is painted is far more forgiving. Can you do some tips for those DIY folks foolish enough to venture into hardwood baseboards and window and door casings. especially uneven floors, non plume walls, non straight walls, poorly executed drywall corners, and basically all the defectful houses that we live in
@CraigularjJoeWoodworks5 ай бұрын
I’ve tried the super glue way, it never works. It always breaks
@dbrown2746able8 ай бұрын
Well done 👍 one piece of advice put some cardboard or canvas on you floor. You would be surprised how sloppy some of your viewers are
@guyod17 ай бұрын
flat trim i will just use a orbital sander on miter and
@mariaochoa25565 ай бұрын
Question, would you used or recommend MDF trims?
@rezaabasi21879 ай бұрын
seriously why using imperial and make it harder than neccesarily? its redicoules instead of measuring 3/16 of an inch you can say 5 mm ! lol love your videos man, thanks
@csimet9 ай бұрын
Nice tips. I glue and shim mine with pin nails to hold the corners to each other if they are close. If not, I use biscuits and glue... with shims as well to keep things solid on the wall. Painted trim is way easier to dress out than stained, since you can always finish it with caulk. ;)
@jonathanflawn81177 ай бұрын
Made my comment too soon - saw method #2😊
@nathanjames10899 ай бұрын
@8:32 you can see the nail flying I think for a split second.
@AlejandroPerez-ic7vn3 ай бұрын
Are you from riverside county
@robertblack42626 ай бұрын
Couldn’t you just use the old trim as a template for your cuts?
@MrTheBurkes9 ай бұрын
Hey bud
@ZsLows3 ай бұрын
I get adding 3/16 + 3/16. What's the 3/8's represent?
@ajp1121Ай бұрын
I too am curious about where he got 3/8 and a 3/16 from
@gregorymacneil28369 ай бұрын
Is your bee hive glazing bar any different than a Richards scrapper /pry bar?