Waffle Ceiling with Biscuits

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[@Tablesaw818]

I think I can speak for everyone when I say the worst part of your videos is the end. You always leave us wanting more. Fantastic work Richard!!

[@wayneyeo186]

Black on your truck. When I was a kid, by dad ran a body ship, painting vehicles. One of the things he always did, was put black tire paint on tires to make the black pop against the new paint. It is possible, that is what this is. I love your videos, and this one it particular. I did a couple beams for my neighbour, using a biscuit joiner to get a precise reveal. He was tickled with the result. You do fantastic work. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@widehotep9257]

You must have EXTREMELY strong shoulders for all that overhead work! I patched and sanded some plaster cracks on my mom's ceiling and my arms were shaking after only two hours. Great videos!

[@michaelsharp8448]

I'm super late to say this but I just watched the explanation of the california situation...and I just want to say that you say you aren't the best and the is humble. But your videos have helped me get better as a contractor. My miters are stronger. My guts are cleaner. You have made my work better. You have taught me a lot and have inspired me to do better

[@johnmacdonald3495]

Just found you today and I have to say this is the best finish work I’ve ever seen. I really like your style of recording and your teaching is second to no other finish woodworking video I’ve stumbled on. I just subscribed and look forward to watching more. Keep it up, it inspires me to do better.

[@garygross1205]

Your work is awasome. Its refreshing to see a contractor who sincerely cares about the finished product like you. So many are just in a hurry to get it done. Thanks for the videos.

[@nirvouswreck]

This makes the work inside our house look like damage, not design. Excellent job. Taking pointers definitely.

[@jameslastname9171]

I just had a nice cuppa coffee and the measly granola bar for breakfast and here is this guy talking about waffles and biscuits. Kind of ready for second breakfast now!

[@matthorvatsr]

did we not hav a third video?? i was hoping to the this amazing job finished!!

[@nicktognella3085]

What can I say...just another great job! Thanks for the video, always learning from you Richard.

[@Robert8455]

I love your attention to detail and your smooth explanation and clarity you give. I think I might have to get one of those biscuit joiners.

[@jondrew55]

I bought a cheapo Ryobi biscuit joiner years ago and still use it all the time. I've been watching all these videos of people using thousand dollar Fesstool joining systems and saying how the biscuit joiner is dead and useless. Its really nice to see someone who makes a living doing woodwork still using the biscuit.

[@daryldavirro4237]

I've watched Norm Abrahams do that many times with the biscuit jointer. And he was king. So I say you're good. Great job

[@samtx5518]

Ah Norm!

[@rogerczekaj5107]

Looks great. Not sure if this would matter with trim on the ceiling but I noticed on a few table tops I used biscuits on I would have waves after it was already finished and a week later. Later I realized it was where the biscuits swelled and it was really noticeable because it projected with the poly on it. I started off-centering the biscuit closer to the bottom of the table on thicker stock and going easier on the glue seemed to help. Just a heads up from my mistakes.

[@mikez4132]

Ya they can telegraph if near the top. Good reminder to put them lower. Esp on furniture projects too.

[@Zcasey1932]

If you sand too soon, before all the glue in the pocket is dry it will Telegraph. Putting the biscuit lower will help, but definitely be patient with letting all glue dry.

[@michaelmurray7874]

Great as usual I like the biscuit because it adds joint strength as well as alignment

[@markb4656]

Michael, I suggest that you check out some videos on joint strength using biscuits. You might be surprised as I was.

[@quiksilverz2451]

Its nice to see how the work has progressed from picture frame wainscoting projects to full beam and crown installs for entire rooms. Constantly taking it to the next level.

[@tyrehester5550]

That stuff on the truck is known as dirt.

[@royalvarez6436]

Waffle ceiling with a side of biscuits-those joints are smooth as butter. Would have liked to have seen a preview of the reveal options.

[@steve_main]

I love coming up with idea how to fix your problems and then 2 seconds later you come up with the same solution! I don't know why it just feels good to think the same as people that do amazing work

[@lubblegarage]

Looks like Mold release that they used to manufacturer the tires. Kind of a gummy black residue. Great information and quality work!

[@royd7636]

If you have a benchtop router table you could use it with a biscuit router bit. They work very well and could save a little time.

[@mcwaiting152]

Sliding the short pieces in is money. What a smart solution. Great job!

[@datsupraguy]

Hey Richard, I’m your neighbor to the west in NM, awesome use of the jointer as a dado. I use the same method on the bottom of barn doors for the floor guides. Thanks again for the informational videos!!!

[@ckent1975fm]

I learned the "slot" joining technique a while back watching Mike Farrington's channel......a few months AFTER installing my coffered ceiling 🤣. Joints are still good with titebond, but Im in the overkill crew. Good tip....spread the knowledge

[@rogmok]

never realized how talented your camera person is....

[@jeffmiller3596]

I never really thought of the biscuit joiner as being that dangerous until I was using it on a short board and the board slipped up and the joiner shot forward and cut the tip of my thumb off. That was fun. Obviously I know all tools can be dangerous, it was just never one that worried me like some do.

[@nickcuny795]

After seeing the cut hub now I’m looking at ordering one looks like it makes life a lot easier

[@ultimateadventuresblog6564]

@@FinishCarpentryTV need one in aus

[@anthonysmith9410]

Excellent idea with the bisket joiner ......that slot really worked out great

[@donbushek]

I was most impressed with the fact that your layout and installation was accurate enough that you could precut all of your short pieces. I probably would have had to use a gauge block to space the long pieces during installation. Otherwise, half of my short pieces would have been too long, and the other half too short.

[@1977jmad]

I love my biscuit jointer make a great mechanical bond along with aligning the face of a 3/4 board at a 5/8 board. Keep up the good work.

[@mariaedler5107]

Saul, which one do you use? Cual de ellos usa usted?

[@1977jmad]

@@mariaedler5107 I have a ryobi biscuit jointer I bout used for $40. I love it and recommend it. I buy the biscuits at rockler 2000 for like $30.

[@davida357]

Now that's gravy

[@marcingasienica8288]

Is there a part 3 video for this project or am I just missing it? You guys do awesome work.

[@chrispenuel1398]

I’ve been looking for it too and can’t find anything! I gotta see it all finished!!

[@dantaylor1724]

I'm looking for it too ! (Two years later !)

[@loumonte658]

When I put boards on the floor especially concrete I lay down some scrap sticks under the lumber every few feet to keep air moving under the boards and keep them from taking on moisture .

[@mattholman8278]

This was the worst cooking show ever... no waffles,no biscuits, no food any where!

[@richardnichols5174]

I don’t know if anybody else has responded to that question you asked, but you mentioned that it hadn’t rained for months. what typically happens is oil and tire wear from other vehicles will build up on the roadways and then once it rains it just comes right up and it makes your truck look like that . that’s why after a extended period of dry weather and then even a brief rain,the roadway can become very slippery just like ice. Great video thanks

[@Jeff-gu6nb]

WTH! I need closure on this install!!!

[@MrKanga1231]

Hey hey, calm down, calm down, your excitement overwhelms me.

[@robertbamford8266]

Great video! Clever adaptation of biscuits. Obvious once you see it done. Could also use for a shop-made spline. Thanks!

[@wilkinsoncarpentry6278]

Tell ya what, every video I watch I take something from it, the way u used those biscuits is awesome, I don’t think I woulda ever thought of doing it that way to be honest, cheers mate

[@gordonclark7632]

It could be tar residue from the road surface. If it hasn't rained for a while and the surface is a bit soft then as you drive over it with the rain then up she comes and there goes the finish on the side of the truck. I would try some Tar and Grease remover on a small patch and see if it comes off. We use it in Australia for flecks of tar that you get on the paint. The only thing is the recommendation to polish the car where you have used it. It is a petroleum product.

[@jayedwards6708]

Appreciate your videos. Thanks for keeping them clean.

[@soundslikebstome]

Nothing better than biscuits on a Sunday morning!

[@mackermelchor5212]

Just bought the one from harbor freight . To install some butcher block countertops. Great tool!!

[@charlesmcadory8286]

I was wondering if you start the biscuit joiner in the center and instead of going all the way through just go out one side. You can still slide the work piece on to the receiving biscuit. Less holes on the side to potentially haft to fill. Like the idea.

[@a.d.squality2939]

There won't be any exposed holes on the side as the reveal covers the edge.

[@mwandobutler4122]

I was about to say the same thing even though there would not be a reveal, it would help lock it directly in place. Over all this is nice work as usual.

[@jodyrolandconstruction6577]

Was just coming to comment this same thing. That’s how I do tray work on my ceilings.

[@jamesogorman3287]

You also only have to make the full dado in one end. The standard biscuit slot would work on the other, especially if you just cut some splines to tap in.

[@vilvaitas1565]

By cutting only the one side of the cross member all the st through the end grain you eliminate the chance that the biscuit may swell so much that the two face surfaces of the Windsor One could be forced out of alignment with one another. Leaving the one cross member partially solid prevents the possibility of the swelling biscuit causing a potential problem.

[@chrisby911]

I’m in awe! I should’ve been a carpenter!❤

[@metal4life1966]

Love the biscuit trick on the short boards. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kscarter1825]

Great video. I always enjoy watching a true craftsmen

[@hammockmonk]

Cutting a dado w the biscuit joiner: I’m definitely going to use that idea. Thanks!

[@poohbear4130]

If my Finnish carpenter came to me and said “It’s probably overkill “ I would say certainly carry on!

[@cleangreenlawnservicellc2630]

Nice hack on the biscuit joiner slot 👊

[@richardjimenez6855]

Dude.. I took a week off work.. just to Binge watch all your vids...I want to change Careers...

[@duartepaintinghandymanservices]

John is becoming a pro with that camera. Look great Richard

[@scottjones1368]

Stuff on the truck is the dirt an oils from the roads. When’s it’s been a while between rains the shit drys and builds up on the road surface and Big rains bring it to the surface or the road an it sprays up on the truck.

[@The_HomeHandyman]

I really prefer using the Festool Dominos along with the pocket screws. I also just realized that it wouldn't work for those kinds of installations where the boards were already in place and you didn't have the clearances.

[@brentsmith8552]

I know I will never be at this level...but boy is this satisfying to watch

[@lbyoung8420]

Such a pleasure watching you and your passion for your craft, I’m building a pretty nice custom master closet build that you inspired me to do. Thanks man!

[@oldtimefarmboy617]

If the wheels are standard size and not rubbing on the inside of the wheel well, the stuff on you pickup is the dirt and oil and other grime that the water from the rain splashed onto the side. Do you normally get regular rains and in amounts of an inch or more each time? If it does not rain for a while, dirt and oil that leaks from vehicles, and the rubber from tires that wear off going down the road builds up on the road. Then when it does rain, the rain loosens it up and carries it in the water and then your wheels splash it onto the side of your pickup. If it is a lite rain, then it will not wash the residue off the road or off the side of a vehicle The oil residue is why the road will always be slipperier when the rain first starts wetting the road than later. So if you get regular rains of sufficient amount to keep the roads wash off you would probably not get that amount of dirt on the side of your pickup so you would not have noticed it before. And if the rain you did just get was a small rain after several months of no rain, then you got what would be an extra ordinary buildup on the road and an extra ordinary buildup of grime stuck to the side of your pickup.

[@darrelllewissr9413]

This guy knows his stuff! Got me as a subscriber! Awesome content

[@TheBackyardFox]

I came for the waffles and biscuits and I saw a trim carpentry video. 🤔

[@paulnahra8443]

Hey Richard, Did you do a 3rd video on this install? I cant seem to to find the next video! Thanks!

[@Tarbash51]

I use a router bit made by CMT I think it is that fits biscuits perfectly but I like the idea of sliding the biscuit joiner too. Great idea!

[@DeTrOiTXX12]

Looks really good! That should last a long time the way you constructed everything!

[@scottyee707]

John's camera work is getting much better

[@scottyee707]

John's camera work is getting much better

[@ScienceRogers]

A little off topic but, Rich, have you ever installed a multi-piece crown molding? I don’t think I’ve ever seen a vid of you doing it and wondered if you had. Let us know, si o no. And pros and cons as you see them. Thanks. Les

[@samtx5518]

Just road grime we haven't had rain for a while in DFW !

[@satchmodog2]

Mmmm, waffles and biscuits. Nom nom nom

[@user990077]

2:00 I usually make a light line that crosses the intersection of both boards and line up the line on the biscuit joiner with the light line on each board. Beech biscuits swell when covered in glue to make a tight joint.

[@Danman1972]

Its a more aggressive tread pattern than throws more water. Also, it maybe was something on the road that was thrown up with the water. More of it when these tires than your old one makes it more noticeable. Either way wash it off before it etches your paint. Use plenty of soap so lubricate it so if its gritty it doesn't swirl scratch your paint.

[@douglasdurham6548]

I agree, never take a shortcut, it will bite you or look like crap. Love your work.a small router would work for your short board slit.

[@mdsmp]

Dude, you guys are the best

[@artemioquintero7866]

Love this series.

[@noneneed]

You can definitely how far into the video their lunch break smoke sesh Kicked in

[@tedalat]

Nice videos and work. I'm doing the same tomorrow and since it's been a while, this was a great reminder of what to do vs just running it through my head. I think a lot of peeps missed that you went back and added blocking where the coffers intersect. Try out Makita's cordless joiner. Stay safe, man

[@kathyyeager6055]

That ceiling looks awesome! I’ve always wanted to see how those biscuit joiners work. Can’t wait to see the end product!

[@shanejohnson800]

That’s not overkill that’s fuckin awesome 👏

[@johnferreira7312]

Excellent job guys

[@nathanplatt5517]

The stuff on your truck is tire lube. Tire shops put it on the bead of the tire to help it slide on the wheel and seal better when mounting the tire on the wheel. When the tire stared spinning It flung the excess on to your truck. It should just wash off with soap and water. And wash your tires and wheels to get the rest off so it stop flinging it on your truck

[@stevem46tube]

We want to see the completed project! Please!

[@Otto-W]

Making a spline joint is a good way to add strength in a tight fit. 👍

[@austinbrooks6581]

Bro I love your work I have watched it for 5 years since the day I started my job as a trim carpenter but damn I have done a lot of beams in Florida and we just pop lines and use 1X8 nailers this is the most professionalize ever seen beams done the work involved here almost seems like it’s to much but I think if I were on a side job how precise I would want it to be!

[@dmitriyxx5799]

Thank you!, for all what you do.

[@charlesfields856]

nice work but extra steps ? 1 x 6 on ceiling and box beam to fit over 1 x 6, eliminates extra blocking and saves time

[@antonkaleff9130]

You guys are smart ! Nice work man !

[@jeffkerr7038]

I think the spray on your truck is cast-off from either a wheel and tire “dressing/shine” or from a wax/finish from the car wash that is being cast off by the tires.

[@choimdachoim9491]

It just occurred to me as you do your first measure...the Digital Measuring Thingie may be trustworthy accurate but when you use your Tape-measure to transfer the measurement to the board you have to be sure that both measuring devices are in sync. Many Tape-measures vary by 1/16" to a 1/4", even within the same brand, same model. (WOW! Such a simple yet genius solution with the biscuits on the short boards. I feel embarrassed for not seeing it myself.)

[@smokingcheeba420]

Geeze a 1/4. Maybe an 1/8. But agreed.

[@jackww839]

Wow! On the job ingenuity. So awesome.

[@bobso7638]

you are a genius man!!!

[@davidly042]

It’s the armor all on your tires

[@bradwysote6895]

Fantastic. Love your work. Keep it up.

[@joshualymer6568]

Tire shine bro every time

[@gregoverley5349]

“If you’ve never been to a Waffle House, just imagine a gas station bathroom that sells waffles.”-Jim Gaffigan😂 Great job, Richard!

[@bexo34]

TRUE!! I went once and could not believe how low on can go with waffles

[@donnieharmon7596]

Nice work

[@homealonebuild3090]

The last time I went to Waffle House I sat at the bar and the dish washer splashed me. I sat for a few minutes before I decided I could not eat this. That was over ten years ago.

[@garymarsh6803]

Always a nice job 👍

[@brandonshannon5122]

Not sure if your joking but it’s probably dirty water being throw off the tires. The side tread looks decently aggressive you will get a bigger spray of road water during rain while driving.

[@mrindependent1]

One of the most impressive projects I’ve seen from you Thanks for sharing brotha

[@vissenkooi3443]

Knap staaltje werk gasten!! Groeten uit Holland!

[@tdunn2]

Man, doing precision finish work is hard enough when working in a comfortable position! Working straight above your head for HOURS at a time multiple days in row is next level fatigue that some folks might not appreciate (although, I bet most of your viewers probably do ;).

[@quiksilverz2451]

I get sore from installing a single ceiling fan. Can't imagine doing this kind of work everyday.

[@tdunn2]

@@quiksilverz2451 I scraped the popcorn off a ceiling and thought I was going to need stem cell therapy on my shoulders! 🤣 So lame. I make presses part of one of my gym days because of it now.

[@jimrowland8310]

That’s a great way for the biscuits on the short boards, 👍

[@allcleanenterpise]

pretty dope idea your the biscuit joiner to make dados. 👌

[@jgcrypto5485]

Excellent method