Timber framed garage and garden utility space. PART 4 (ground screws and oak posts).

In this video I show how we installed ground screws to take the oak posts that will support part of the roof and the deck frame.

[@beaufighter245]

Excellent videos and superb workmanship. No banging music or showboating, best I've watched on KZbin for quite some time.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. What a cracking comment,🤩thank you. (some of my videos have got some music in though🙉, but Im still learning what is best). Cheers.😎

[@stephencharles5222]

Hi mate I was a chippy for 50 years ,waiting for a knee replacement it looks like your on the way there ,love your videos brings back memories,enjoy it while you can 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Stephen🖐Sounds like you put a good shift in there fella👌And, yes, my left knee is about worn out, and won't be to long before it needs a replacement joint😬Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@stephencharles5222]

@@thetallcarpenter you’re a good chippy mate I would have enjoyed working with you 👍🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

@stephen charles That's a nice thing to say Stephen, and I always try to be has happy as possible whilst at, because you rightly know, you spend a long time doing it😩Cheers Del

[@TomStewart-g3q]

Isn’t amazing that all the old or original joiners had none of these power tools, yet there wood working skills can still be seen correct and in good order centuries later,👍😂

[@thetallcarpenter]

I couldn't agree more with your comment, and I do worry that our trade is becoming less and less skilled as a result of all of these modern power tools😬Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@ksly7426]

The excitement of a new saw love to see it

[@thetallcarpenter]

That more than just a new saw KSLY, its been a absolute revelation to me in terms of the power that cordless tools can bring to the job. 💪 I get a buzz every time I get chance to let it rip.😎 Cheers.

[@stephendeakin2714]

Just to say, I'm really enjoying watching videos.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Stephen. Its great that your finding my videos interesting and thanks for your comment.😎

[@bartbug1]

That's the most interesting ground fixing I've seen, crazy stuff. Thanks for the vid mate. Keep them coming.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi bartbug1. These screws are all the rage now, and do seem ideal for this type of structure.😎 Thanks for watching.👍

[@bartbug1]

Loving the 'freehand routering' without a stop, bloody awesome to see. I never trust myself putting a shamfer on anything with out my guide. Awesome.

[@thetallcarpenter]

I love the finish the chamfer cutter gives on these larger posts. It really softens the edges and makes a nice feature being stopped.😎 Thanks again for watching mate.👍

[@mitch3683]

Wow those grd screws look a pain! I think I’d dig a hole and concrete them in👍 top work by they way.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Mitch. I would have normally done the same as you with a concrete pad, but we thought we would have a go with the screws and see how we get on. 👊 Thanks for watching. 😎

[@TYLERCONSTRUCTION]

Great video mate. I definitely think that ground screws are the future. Gone are the days of concrete pads. 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Tyler. In certain applications I think you are spot on. Very quick, low environmental impact and good value for money.🤩 Thanks for watching mate.👍

[@alexmorgan3435]

Top job. Great series of videos. Subscribed.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for subscribing Alex.😎

[@vicinglis3736]

Its the little touches that make the difference, unseen by many but the mark of a tradesman as always very easy on the eye plus a positive word for the camera crew . keep it up

[@thetallcarpenter]

Its been noted Vic, that the extra detail in this video has been appreciated.🤩 My helper/dogsbody/teaboy/cameraman is doing a great job and its really nice having someone along side, especially on jobs like this.🤩 Thanks, as usual, for watching and your comment.😎

[@ronaldhussein6463]

WOW Attention to detail is fantastic you can see you take great pride in your work, looking forward to the next video.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Ronald. 👋 I like making the best job I can and get great satisfaction from it.😎 Thanks for watching and your comment.🤩 Cheers.

[@mynpille8501]

@@thetallcarpenter z aft up

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@mynpille8501 👍

[@Abbo888]

Really enjoying all of your multi part vids of different projects TC, almost as much as I enjoy watching someone who's obsessed with the quality of their work like you are. Thanks for posting. 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Its great that you're finding my videos interesting Abbo.🤩 I do get a kick out of most of what I do.😎 (there is the odd day I wish I was doing something else🙈) Cheers.

[@cr-ew8od]

Great vids love them. Your voice is exactly Nick Knowles from diy sos.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi cr. Someone also said I sound like Boris Johnson.🤪 Cheers.

[@darkviper62]

Nick knowles wishes he was this good.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@darkviper62 Someone I knows got a connection to Nick Knowles, but I can't remember who.🤪 Thanks for you comment.😎

[@johnmorrissey1675]

Use the force Luke 😁☘️🇮🇪👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

😆👍

[@chrisbrady951]

Top work again mate looking forward to the next one 🤘

[@thetallcarpenter]

Part 5 is already to go Chris.😛 Thanks for watching.👍

[@Woodchip1865]

Lovely job ! A nice mix of traditional Oak with new solutions such as the ground screws 🙂

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Andrew and thanks for watching.😎

[@peterbell4154]

Hi Del the screws a great I recently had 20 put in for a new workshop by Gil from Gravitas mine were about 1250 long you wouldn't want to be screws those in by hand . Loved the detail on the Oak posts makes a lot of difference ,enjoyed all the content thanks.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Peter. I am amazed at what load these screws can take and the ones we fitted are so solid. They definitely make sense in the right circumstance.👊 Thanks for watching and your great comment.😎

[@peterbell4154]

Thanks Del have a great weekend all the best.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@peterbell4154 👍

[@BuildWithAE]

Cracking video Del them screws are awesome, loved the chamfered details just finished the oak post’s off, looked a nice bit of green oak all the best Tony 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Tony.🖐 The screws were a real eye opener for me. The specs of what those screws can support is amazing and its a bit of a leap of faith when you're used to large pads of concrete to fix to.😬 Thanks for watching mate and have a restful weekend.😎

[@BuildWithAE]

@@thetallcarpenter you to Del 👍

[@Greyfox1302]

Another great video. Phew, driving those piles in looked fun... It certainly keeps you fit. At least you found some dry days lately.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Shaun. Driving those screws was hard work but interesting.😛 Don't be fooled by the video, the weather that day turned horrible as you'll see in the next part.😣 Thanks for you comment and for watching.😎

[@simoncarney9944]

Please keep the detail coming, it’s really interesting to see real world carpentry. It’s also nice to hear someone else apart from my dad, who was a carpenter/joiner, and so subsequently me saying it, say “taking the arras off” ! A lot of people look at me strange when I say it. 😃 Keep up the great work. 😊👍🏼

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Simon. I have been lucky on this job to have someone helping, and this has included holding the camera.🤩 Your comment is great, and I'm not even sure what an arris/arras is!!!🤣 (still taking it off though). Cheers.

[@simoncarney9944]

@@thetallcarpenter I’m not sure either but I’ve found one definition! arris /ˈarɪs/ noun ARCHITECTURE a sharp edge formed by the meeting of two flat or curved surfaces. I spelt it wrong! 😂🤣

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@simoncarney9944 Good work Simon.🤩

[@chriswild2458]

Arris is the point of the sharp edge so like all good carpenters take it off 😀👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@chriswild2458 I'm guilty of not always taking it off Chris, but on posh jobs like this its a must.😎

[@Handmadecreationsjoinery]

I think I’d of stuck my impact wrench on the nut on top😂 coming along nicely though👌

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Corey. That would of given it a work out mate.🥵 Cheers.😎

[@darkviper62]

Looks fantastic desperate to have a go with these things looked a canter. Well minus the brute bit. Great idea looks solid.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Dez. We have sucked our thumbs a little with them, but they man enough on paper and are crazy solid.💪 Cheers mate.😎

[@errolharriott2889]

As alway a job very well done.. always a pleasure watching.. thank you sir...

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Errol. Thanks as always for watching mate, and your kind comments.🤩 Have a nice weekend mate.👍

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Love more footage! Great work mate, love how easy ya make it look!!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi TNM.🖐 Its wiped me out though.🥱😎 Thanks for your comment.😎

[@TheNorthernmunky]

It’s very therapeutic to watch 👍🏼

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@TheNorthernmunky 🤩

[@wjm1676]

Really enjoy your videos, always very informative and helpful. Keep them coming 👍🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

Its great that you watch them Wjm, and find them interesting.🤩 Cheers.

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video, thanks

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Michael👊

[@stephenwatson1873]

Really nice TC, laser levels make things so much easier, keep the videos coming please.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Stephen. The new laser was a cracking deal and is soo much better than my old one.🤩 Thanks for watching mate.😎

[@llljustcallhimdave]

Those screws look interesting, I wonder if an impact wrench would work for screwing them in most of the way. Really liked the extra details in this part.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there.🖐 There's no way a impact driver of any size would push these screws in. The turning force we used to get them all the way in was HUGE. The proper insertion machines must have some amazing gearing to wind them in.💪 Thanks for your comment and for watching.😎

[@rickibrown9233]

Love watching these videos mate, top job. You wouldn’t want to be putting them ground screws in after you’ve had your lunch! 🤢

[@thetallcarpenter]

Yeah Ricky, you definitely need to be in the zone when you wind those bad boys in.🥵 Thanks for watching and your great comment.😎 Cheers.

[@davidbray6515]

Really good content I really enjoyed it thanks for the more in depth content

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for your comment David. I am lucky to have someone helping me on this job and that includes holding the camera.😎 Have a nice weekend.👍

[@davidbray6515]

@@thetallcarpenter will do same to you all

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@davidbray6515 👍

[@inspiringbuilds]

The project is coming along nicely, thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work as the goal is for us to continue to inspire others to build something awesome! 👍🏼

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Thanks for your great comment and for watching.👍

[@ukcarpenteroutdoors7081]

great video mate, that will look great when its done. ill have a look into them ground scews, got an oak framed car port to do soon, thanks for sharing mate. great content as always. ATB 👍👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi mate. The screws are amazing, and perfect for this simple structure.😎 Thanks for watching and your comment.🤩 (you got any videos in the pipeline?)

[@ukcarpenteroutdoors7081]

@@thetallcarpenter got part 2 of this annex conversion to upload this week, just need to edit . Your doing great with the subs , fair play mate . ATB 👍🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@ukcarpenteroutdoors7081 I'll keep an eye out for it.🧐 Cheers.

[@jackhouldsworth8640]

Nice work my friend 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching Jack.🤩

[@Goody953]

Can you show how you finish the corners of the cladding please. Love the video thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Big Nasty. I sure will mate. All those details will be covered in the coming videos.😎 Cheers.

[@xxDADDYDAYCARExx]

I am loving this series and all the extra footage 👍 I have to build a kind of hybrid "tool shed / greenhouse" during this summer. This is giving me LOADS of ideas. Thanks Ignore Facebooks' waffle about us brain dead public can only concentrate for a maximum of 20 minutes! !!! Have been binge watching all your videos and I think they are top notch. Keep up the good work ❤❤👍👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Matthew. Its always tricky to know how to film and edit these videos, so I just bungle my way through and hope for the best.🙈 (takes me flippin ages on my slow laptop!!) Thanks for watching and your very cool comment.😎 Cheers

[@tmenzella]

Cracking job mate. 👌🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi tmenzella. Thanks for watching.😎

[@adamshaw5817]

Great video once again, im currently having the weekend away and still watching your vids and getting comments from the other half 🤣. On another note I have just this week gone self employed and started my own Carpentry and Joinery business after years of doubt. I'm looking to buy a laser lever and in alot of doubt which to get so the sooner you make a video of which it is the better. 👍🏻👍🏻 Keep up the vids as they are a big part of the inspiration to finally take the plunge and go on my own. 👌🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

That's amazing Adam that I may have inspired you a little into taking the plunge into working for yourself.🤩 I made the jump in 1992 and, although scary at the time, I've never looked back.😎 Laser wise, I've had the DeWalt Dw087 since 2007 and its been brilliant for internal work. Its just a little out now, so I jumped on the newer DCE0881R on special offer from Screwfix @£149.00. I have not used any other brand of laser so have nothing to compare it to, but it works perfectly and is cheap to buy.😎 Best of luck with your new venture, you wont regret it.👊

[@adamshaw5817]

@@thetallcarpenter brilliant. Thank you very much for the reply. 👍🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@adamshaw5817 😎👍

[@darkviper62]

Had the dewalt and hilti both good hilti is expensive.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@darkviper62 I reckon Hilti are some of the best tools money can buy.🤩Cheers.

[@DixieNormous1]

Looks great!!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching.😎

[@iainw9029]

She sells sanctuary for James..... great shout 😀

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Iain. Its hard to call.😝 He might be a Jazz man for all we know.🤩 Cheers.

[@jimichip]

@@thetallcarpenter I’m a proper rocker, I listen to planet rock all day every day! I even play guitar and used to gig a lot in local pubs.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@jimichip Top man James.🤩 (I bet you know the words to at least one Spandau Ballet song though😵). Cheers.

[@jimichip]

@@thetallcarpenter true!!!!😂😂😂

[@jimichip]

@@thetallcarpenter top job by the way; as per usual!

[@paulnewman2115]

Class job looks great

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Paul, and thanks for your comment.😎

[@hi-tech55]

Looking good.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Jerry.🤩

[@Brian-jm2xr]

Great channel. Love the detail you put into your work. :-)

[@thetallcarpenter]

It's great to have you watching Brian and I appreciate your comment.🤩 Cheers.

[@amazing451]

Great looking job TC, can I ask what number that dewalt skill saw is as I have looked at them recently but they don't look simliar

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Kevin. Its the DCS578. I did a video on it and it's awesome💪 Cheers

[@amazing451]

@@thetallcarpenter Thanks for the reply 👍😀

[@robgormley1317]

Great video my friend but those ground screws look really hard to turn maybe a large type of gear wrench would be worth investigating if you had quit a few to install, have a great weekend 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Rob. I would only want to be putting the few in every now and again, as they were punishingly hard to wind in.🥵 If you were doing a lot of them you'd definitely want the proper insertion machine.😎 Thanks for your comment.

[@davidvardy8582]

Great vid well done, interesting post anchor system that I've not come across. Are the anchors on the market if so could you post a link please.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi David. They were supplied through First Base ground screws. I think they are a new range they are starting.😎 Cheers

[@darkviper62]

I was taught as an apprentice if it’s wood (in Scotland so wid) we do it not many carpenters out there with that on their cv now.

[@thetallcarpenter]

To true Dez. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@adriandotsmall]

😂😂😂 sorry but couldn’t help laugh when you were having to run around in a circle to get that ground screw in. I did then think how you would get the second one in.

[@thetallcarpenter]

It certainly made me sweat Adrian😬👊Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers

[@garvielloken3929]

Watching you work gives me satisfaction! 😜😜😜 MOOAARRR DETAIL please!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Garviel. I'll try and start putting more detail in future videos, but its always a balance between time lost setting up the camera and actually getting the work done. 😬 Thanks for your comment.👍

[@garvielloken3929]

@@thetallcarpenter Ah yes that's so true! As the viewer we sometimes (almost always actually) forget to remember that. Not only the camera setup but the hours and hours after editing the vid afterwards! The actual job is more important, so do what you have to. Any amount of footage is MUCH APPRECIATED.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@garvielloken3929 You clearly have an understanding of what goes into the video making process, which is much appreciated.🤩 I take on board all of the great comments and suggestions around how I produce these videos with the aim of making them great for everyone to watch.😎 Cheers.

[@iantarncarpentry4285]

Drinking games on the job! well I never! 🍻

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Ian. We tried it with after several cups of tea, but it didn't seem as much fun as it does with BEER.🍻🤢 Thanks for watching mate.😎

[@antonyporter5045]

pilot drill the ground 1st with a 25mm x 600mm sds masonry bit

[@thetallcarpenter]

It makes quite a difference Anthony💪 Cheers

[@richardstratton5253]

Hi where did you get the ground screws from they look ideal for a job i have coming up cheers

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Richard. The are First Base ground screws.👍 I think they supply to trade installers, but they were very helpful when my customer spoke to them.😎 Cheers.

[@shizzleinthenizzle]

Wonder if a core drill would have the torque, mind sharing where you got the screws from? We’re they expensive?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. The torque required is MASSIVE to get these screws all the way in, and I suspect its only very low geared insertion machines that are capable of such a task. 💪 The screw came First Base ground screws. They supply their installation partners but are starting to introduce a DIY insertion range. 😎 Cheers.

[@jimrowland8310]

Have you got a link for that laser level you were using please

[@thetallcarpenter]

www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dce088d1r-gb-12v-2-0ah-li-ion-xr-red-self-levelling-cross-line-laser-level/911KJ?tc=QT4&ds_kid=92700055256569566&ds_rl=1244066&gclid=CjwKCAjwtJ2FBhAuEiwAIKu19msv3Gn0Gxn0al4cDguqyqdGghE7Z9d4vlRp-WjVmJ2raZ3CXv_TxhoCOBUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Absolute bargain.🤩 Got the detector from B&Q on offer for £70.👍 Cheers.

[@pigeonpecker7623]

oh look its Stephen merchant lol

[@thetallcarpenter]

😆

[@jetskibuh]

Did you buy these first base screws from a stockist in the uk? Thanks.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐Yes, they came from a UK supplier, but I don't know who as the customer got them👍Cheers Del

[@TomsTimmervan]

thanks for the video, I didn't know these hand screws existed, quite expensive to buy but very easy to install it seems. The building is coming along nicely. What is the SDS model you have? looks like a very nice one compared to those big SDS's drills. Keep up the nice work and enjoy the weekend with your drinking games :D nice to see you on the laser ;)

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Romperstomper. Its the DCH133N, and its a beast of a drill. Its as powerful as my old and faithful 2KG Bosch, but obviously cordless.👍 Hand wound ground screws are new on me, but these really did save a lot of time and mess.😎 Thanks for your great comment and for watching.👍 (I'm off to spin round a broom stick with a pint in my hand🤢)

[@TomsTimmervan]

@@thetallcarpenter thanks tc, much appreciated, i really love how the drill looks, added to wishlist. I am going to look up some of those screws cus i hate the digging and pouring. Love the build, great! Hope you didnt get too dizzy haha. Is that a cdewalt laser orvjust the dewalt receiver? Cheers and a good weekend to you!

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@TomsTimmervan Hi there. It's a new Laser. Screwfix have them on special offer at the moment for £149. My old DeWalt 087 laser has gone a little out of level, so it was a no brainer to go for the rechargeable one.😎 Cheers.

[@bartbug1]

Def an air compressor driven impact driver job in my opinion, ya poor bugger lol.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thought we'd give kit some good old fashioned, 'man power', mate. 💪 (probably not allowed to use the term, 'man power', in todays gender sensitive world!!). 'person power'. 🤔 Cheers

[@bartbug1]

@@thetallcarpenter Lol, yep mate....have to be careful now days. What a good work out for you. Cheers.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@bartbug1 You know it mate.👊 (I can use the word mate as it doesn't imply any gender😆)

[@SuperWayneyb]

👍🤓👍 Is that pop up a 3m x3m?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Wayne. Its 3m x 4.5m.👍 Its a really useful size.😎 Cheers mate.

[@SuperWayneyb]

@@thetallcarpenter I bought the 3x3 not had it out of the bag yet 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@SuperWayneyb Don't worry Wayne, its coming into Barbeque season soon.🤩 (you'll have it out every weekend🤣). Cheers

[@neilhowarth9362]

How come you've gone down the dewalt Rd?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Neil. I haven't really gone over to DeWalt. I bought a couple of Flexvolt tools and then just replaced a couple of others due to having the DeWalt batteries. I've had a DeWalt laser for years and it served me well. The new laser was on offer so I had it. I've got plenty of Makita and some Milwaukee tools aswel.🤩 Thanks for your comment.😎

[@neilhowarth9362]

@@thetallcarpenter im looking at Makita 40v 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@neilhowarth9362 I'm starting to hear really good things about these 40v Makita tools Neil.👊 Cheers.

[@vanjavanito6095]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

👊😎

[@antonyporter5045]

have you been talking to RC about those ground screws ?? lol

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Anthony. I know he really likes them and his videos on them helped us decide to give them a go😎 Cheers

[@ooslum]

Wouldn't want to stub your toe on those screws.

[@thetallcarpenter]

You're right there Alan.😣 Cheers.👍

[@darkviper62]

I find those bacho are Useless now they were good as sandvik. Spear and Jackson red and black for me if I use a hand saw now.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for the recommendation Dez. I kinda just buy the Bacho saws on outpilot, and agree, they are not what they used to be.🤠 Cheers.

[@ryanallen3704]

Honestly you shouldn't just start drilling the ground. Invest in a cat and genny!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for your advise.👍