What I DON'T Like About Carpentry

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

A lot of great comments guys! Nice to know we have a bit in common where ever we are in the world . Thanks for watching 👊

[@andrewrussell9034]

I knew you were a sound guy ! now I know your half Scottish that explains it lol worrying about my tools getting stolen, an how long I would spend in jail if I ever caught someone stealing them ! thanks for taking the time to make these videos, you an you buddy seam like youd be cool guys to work with ! look forward to the next video !

[@iainmatheson5190]

I heard your dad tonight, he is a real Scotsman.Aye, man. Old school is cool. Same as you, let us learn from them. Love your channel. I'll meet you some day, Scott.

[@myodeltafitness4154]

Pros: it's a skill that requires thought, planning and passion to get right. Cons: people assume by your dirty clothes that you're unskilled, uneducated or an ex-con.

[@ajs96350]

One of my favorite things is meeting my girlfriend for lunch at a fancy restaurant all nasty from work, all the looks I get.

[@FartSmucker]

On the con...Having full sleeves/hands/neck tattooed too doesn't help, trust me ;)

[@Crooks103]

You guys wear clothes to work?

[@user-ti9or6qx4i]

bro that’s why you just can’t care what people think about you, you’re taking your own path and you don’t owe it to dress a certain way

[@wesrobinson7366]

Well just sounds like you need to hang out in different places.... When I go to certain places covered in dust and sweat I am treated with respect and friendship. But yes there are some places who would look down on me but really I am not at the point where I care anymore.

[@OmdatGamenKan]

With Ryan's kzbin.infoUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!

[@uhtredlundar8394]

That was pretty cool that you put your Dad on the phone. Just lost my Dad so made me smile that you took the opportunity. Cheers.

[@amir-hg8po]

im sorry to hear that m8

[@mikepapa3196]

Seeing clients appreciate the skill/craftsmanship you've put into their job!

[@micromacmacca1170]

Like: The satisfaction of seeing it competed! Dislike: Having to leave an incomplete job to go do work on another site.

[@yttaughtcarpenter92]

Everything from the process the sketching the cutting the precision to the never stop learning projects. Thanks Scott

[@hatchet81]

As a framer: I got into laying block, welding, installing shingles and metal roofing, siding, finish carpentry and tiling. Cons are relatives and in-laws wanting you to build them things and not paying for anything. I got an associates degree in applied sciences for welding- the rest I learned on the job but being a framer I can see what will work when drawing out plans beyond the wall and I use that for metal fabrication as well. Cons is it is an expensive adventure every time- I lost a wife because I'm always busy but remarried. Only the strong survive.

[@hillbert0861]

Pro. Gaining the skills to fix your own house. Change a entry door. Siding. Base and case Etc. Con. Having to come home after a 10-12 hour shift to change a door. Redo your siding. Etc.

[@isaaccarr2004]

Hillbert 08 hahahaha truth

[@isaaccarr2004]

Hillbert 08 however it’s a very expensive cost we avoid by being able to do it ourselves

[@georgemckenzie2525]

That s the 26 grit truth

[@fanaticz666]

Before I started as a builder I use to look at tools and think how awesome it would be to own a tool box full of all these tools. Now that i own a toolbox as a builder my biggest con is having a toolbox full of tools in my boot every day.

[@timbodtoolman7025]

Its the greatest job ever. I’ve been one for 40+ years still fun every day. I’ve worked as a cowboy, fireman, lineman logger trucker crane operator equipment operator. But I always come back to carpentry

[@buddybear3120]

Best- variety of work Worst- babysitting all the other tradies

[@anand8905]

Lol yup same in canada

[@mrbungle7586]

Job satisfaction no 1 to me. Scott mentioned insurance, that's a big 1. Other trades on sites, arrr. I always clean up around where I work, unfortunately all to often other trades treat the job sites as a rubbish tip. Anyway Scotty hope the lasagne was tasty. I might start a YT channel called the tasty tradie as I can cook, even tho I have a wife who should be tending to those duties lol. Waiting now for angry replies.

[@dominiquebertin921]

So true, we always come in last and have to "correct" or hide all the mistakes made by others. But if we miss 1mm, oh boy everyone hears about it. :D

[@recommit]

Love = Heaps of cool tools. Hate = Putting heaps of tools away at the end of each day. Hate More = putting tools away when it's raining.

[@dhammer5645]

I hear you there bud!

[@DiscoFang]

Hate Even More = Theiving c*nts always after those tools. Over the years have had 2 whole van loads and 2 whole house loads stripped (both a job site stripped of all powertools, tools, some appliances and a caged trailer outside and also a whole house we had staged for sale of furniture and fittings). Yes, here in NZ.

[@Crooks103]

True, even the smallest job, requires about 12 trips to the van

[@kazukarukelley]

One of my favorite parts about Carpentry is getting to hang out with Scott Brown and Chef Paerau. Great video, wicked editing skills!

[@justsomeawesomeperson6396]

What i like about my job as a carpenter is the never ending opportunities to learn and improve. One thing I don’t like is working outside in the summer here. Even the winter with freezing temperatures and rain aren’t as bad as how hot it gets. I can handle it good enough, but it costs a lot of energy... and my colleagues always complain too much about the weather, lol.

[@zacheagle3018]

Definitely love how you are always doing something different as a carpenter lot of different steps and I never get bored with it

[@icarpentry8739]

Carpentry is a skillset for life, The job and art of Carpentry teaches you discipline. If you look you will notice a good Carpenter is one of the most respected people on a Construction site and among the public.

[@poppacore6433]

That van is so frigging awesome, dude. The seafoam stripes up the side are the perfect touch.

[@Dazzafourfifty]

I get the lots of tools ! I’m just a home owner renovating but I’m buying tools like I’m a builder with a business ! I think I just like shooting nails.....😂 good vid Scott 👍

[@Tez73]

Hey Scott love your 12 makita track on the wall 🥴 You need a proper van Lwb transit I agree with everything you have just said about joinery Still the best trade though I recon 👍

[@msrebuilding5860]

I’m sorry your dad could’ve been more understanding and listen to you and congratulate you on your videos! you’re still getting your jobs done and earning money

[@georgemckenzie2525]

Lots of opportunity to improve people's lives through careful design and execution. Noise and dust the too oft reality , becomes a call to arms, as did 'fire in the hole!' Thank you for what brings you joy

[@Jddlincoln]

Pro: I love stepping back at the end of the day and seeing what we accomplished, creates a ton of self pride. Con: I absolutely hate all of paperwork that comes with running your own business.

[@coen555]

Fucken eh!

[@georgecristiansandescu4504]

Buzzy in work ... but allways time for a new episode of Scott Brown

[@ibrazeau3044]

Pros - variety of work and always learning something Cons - hauling your tools and looking for that one tool you need that wasn't hauled and mistakes can be quite expensive

[@DiscoFang]

Yep those cos are spot on. I end up with triple of everything from having to buy tools rather than stress over finding or remembering them.

[@xxnonstopdancingxx]

my favourite is when a customer calls me up and tells me they have half a day or a days work that they want a price for,

[@akobanz]

Pros: Stepping back at the end of the day and seeing what you made from the materials at hand. Problem solving. Seeing the client totally stoked with their dreams come to life!

[@fanaticz666]

Cons: seeing clients dream house and not your own.

[@akobanz]

It took the clients their whole life time getting there. How can helping them achieve that be a con man?

[@fanaticz666]

@@akobanz some yes some no

[@zacheagle3018]

Pro you never stop learning there’s very little that I can’t do on a house just from being around it my whole adult life

[@luisjaimes7757]

As someone who is learning/preparing to become a carpenter this video is helpful to see the little bit of insight on what some of the thing that are good and bad about the job are.

[@AndRyznar]

youre dad reminds me of mine a bit. thanks for doing this one. Its just helpful to see someone that enjoys carpentry.

[@ignacymat]

satisfaction is a big one. i've switched my photography career for carpentry for about two years, never had this amount of satisfaction daily, even if my photography work was printed in big magazines

[@craigkeeney6391]

Had to look up this Smoko comment. I had never seen the Chats music video previously. I am US based. Lucky me, it looks like The Chats will be coming to a state near me in less then a month.

[@truckietrace]

Dislike when you do something to the best of capability, using the resources you have available, but it doesn't meet your expectations of what it should look like...

[@mikedubya9313]

By far the worst part about being a builder...... its doing long quotes that you dont get paid for, get no appreciation for, and sometimes dont even get the job

[@livelikekings8968]

Amen to that

[@DiscoFang]

Yes indeed! You get good at "interviewing" and reading clients at the first meet. I have no hesitation doing a fast over-quote on jobs for this reason. My rule of thumb is "I never quote to win a job, I quote to not lose money."

[@livelikekings8968]

Clients think quoting is a 2min job on a new build maybe yes, a renovation however there are endless hidden scenarios and although we builders can perform miracles with super human efforts we are mere mortals without XRay vision or the ability to time travel back in time to work out why or how something was built. Quality workmanship takes time and that starts at the quote.

[@oddjobkia]

I am a scenic carpenter (theatre and Film)... enjoy: Doing what I do that then allows others to do what they enjoy. dont enjoy: the 4 am finishes after an 18 hour day...

[@ajs96350]

My favorite thing, having a clients house completely torn apart and they get a little worried, then putting back together better than new. And the freedom, cant put a price on the freedom it gives you.

[@jonathanpayne7703]

Pros: Witty banter with coworkers Cons: Difficult to access sites, this makes the work and tool loading/unloading (especially very long projects) very tedious. Also rain.

[@jake7499]

I like how i can talk about filling holes and cracks and not get in trouble.

[@meestahwah]

OMG... So right about the too many tools. I get so frustrated with how many tools I have to get out and set up just to make a simple false panel to cover a hole. And that's only one way; then I have to put all those tools back!! That said, I do love all my tools.

[@secretsquirrel9722]

I know it's sadistic, but as and ex tradey = I do get a solid laugh when you're out and about running errands and the look of sheer terror that washes over your face everytime you get back to your van and the alarm is going off. Then the relief when there is nothing wrong. Ah, the memories. In Aus its become far more common to build a fully custome trailer so you can store everything you have in one spot. Also means you can take your business anywhere but also detach it and leave it behind safely locked away when you do normal life stuff.

[@livelikekings8968]

Like: Getting in over my head with a complicated hard project and then completing it. Learning and working👌🏼 knowledge is king Dislike: not getting paid by clients. Bro been slowly working through your vids, nice cruisie materials, I like you style And every episode should be exciting. Stick with it brother 🤙🏼👍🏼

[@kevund16]

Hey Scott, Just love watching your Channel. You r smart, you work way harder. it really gets my lazy butt off the Chair. lol

[@TheGeekboy360]

Iv been looking in to becoming a carpenter for some time now and your videos have convinced me to take the leap and really try to get an aprentaship

[@VCGConstruction]

Awesome video!!

[@TinyJammerZ]

Haha I laughed as soon as you said too many tools, just because I know that we need way too many, and that we like to buy new things all the time

[@ReasonedRhetoric]

I've done that job in Auckland too, years ago. The worst part is every day we unpack the van, make a mess, clean the mess up, pack up the van. The best part is you can change a crapy house into a better house.

[@JesusMartinez-bx8dh]

Thats a great idea for the next Video...working on a project with you dad dude. That would be great!!

[@CarbideEndMill]

Con - working in summer Con - working in winter Con - going up and down a ladder 50,000 times a day Con - climbing through roofs and trusses with your 50,000 tools getting caught on everything Con - knees and back completely ruined

[@williamsmith9026]

Pro You're not a soft girly boy because of the cons

[@williamsmith9026]

@@geezerdownunder Damn! You got me.. howd ya get so clever?

[@ajs96350]

My knees are flawless after all these years, my back.....trashed.

[@maxworx1411]

@@williamsmith9026 carpentry, I suppose :D

[@MrJFoster1984]

Too many tools. Partly why I did another apprenticeship in Bricklaying, got sick of all the tools, wearing a tool belt, loading and unloading tools and materials. Now I do all sorts of work and have even more tools 🤪 Skills is correct Scott because when you have gained the craft skills from carpentry, tiling, bricklayer etc. you can use those skills to use in other trades and jobs. Cheers

[@nb2211]

Best thing is defiantly the variety of the work, work locations, indoor/outdoor environment and the people you meet along the way. customers, other trades building relationships with suppliers. Especially if you cover all aspects of carpentry. The downside is the fatigue when all your jobs land at once and they just have to be done no questions asked. Not enough hours in the day sometimes.

[@SuperDeinVadda]

Pros: the work it self. Working with wood is just so much fun and really rewarding. Cons: the pay, the health hazard, the repetition, (once I had to sand Windows for 4 weeks straight. After that I quit and I am a wood engineer now) Still love do carpentry though

[@bobkraft4364]

So many hazards! One time the fence on my boss’ table saw wasn’t perfectly straight making material bind. So of course I had to rip small blocks to fur out the original sill and when I ripped the block the waste shot up and ripped the tips of my fingers off lol

[@VicariousVision]

👍 Great advice! Applicable for whatever we do.

[@nathanlennon7582]

Doing a sbc 1-100 during lockdown , the smallest jobs you need the whole van😂and then could be doing a whole site with a few tools

[@matthew3726]

For me as a hvac tech, tight quarters when we have to replace a drain pan, just did one last week in kneewall, well 1 guy yanked the drain pan and 1 guy halfbent over trying to extend there arm all the way and hole a 40lbish a coil sideways and then you have to this in reverse

[@Sawbones_Actual]

So...when can we buy your branded merch? I'd totally rock it here in California!

[@Sham1r0]

Im not even a builder or any tradesman, yet I'd totally rock it as a support to the channel, and also because this dude makes me want to learn carpentry. So completely agree with you

[@grinch_do]

Mate you sed spot on about all those tools 😂😂🛠🛠 I’m thinking all about that as well 😂 But I love it

[@VicariousVision]

'Invest in yourself but adding skills!' Nice

[@Goabnb94]

What I don't like about the trades in general: > productivity being the only goal in some manager's eyes, and how dare you have a breather or have a yarn. gotta yell at the apprentice too, because apparently they should be working a trade quality, at trade speed, with apprentice wages. But not taking shortcuts > time is money mentality. Not only in the productivity mentioned above, but also when project managers try to hurry everybody along and get 5 trades to complete 2 weeks work in 4 days. Trying to work in an area full of other trades materials because they had to bring it on site too early to comply > architects seemingly having no practical experience and making nonsensical plans. Also plans that change but nobody tells you > health and safety policies that make no sense. Apparently its better for me to arch my back in a bad position because god forbid I take off my hard hat (even if I accept any risks that come with it). Of course, it might not have been needed had you scheduled more time when areas were more open and less cluttered, but what did I say above? Time is money, and H&S is more lip service to avoid fines than about any logical sense. Which is why the project manager thinks its acceptable to walk around without it taking photos of people without theirs. The last point was especially prominent during levels 2 and 3 of covid. Constantly wash hands, but gloves at all times? Can't be within 1 metre, but please complete this 2 man job in a small scissor lift, we don't want to extend the project.

[@thetraveler893]

Pros: - Feeling of accomplishment when building is completed - Stay in shape - Pay is okay when starting out - Cons: - Start really early and finish late. - Exposed to the weather - Not uncommon to work 6 days a week - Body breaks down over time - Pay is just enough to afford basic necessities and bills.

[@christofix]

I like this way of telling your story! Awsome video!

[@adamcobie4207]

Pro: Variety of tasks and projects, Challenging and thus satisfying to complete a challenge, Outlet for creativity, and the satisfaction at the end of the day from looking back and seeing what you created/accomplished. Cons: 2 1/4" flooring, So many damn tools and with that comes packing and unpacking them ev'ry day

[@Sour_Mashed]

Worst thing, if its cactus at the bottom, it'll be even more cactus at the top and youre left to deal with it. Best thing is overcoming above mentioned issue to have a well finished product.

[@garybacon-m2f]

Buying all the drill bits but can never find the size when you need it.. you then buy a replacement and find the original

[@sylviabrown9186]

Enjoyed your video ur dad still has a good sense of humour

[@djvasforever]

One of the things I don't like about carpentry is an occasional customer who is a cheapskate or simply doesn't have money but the job has to be done, so you are forced to do a subpar job which you know could've been done much nicer and is not going to last. And the second thing is painting ceilings.

[@curtiswilliams7638]

its great if you can leave your tools on the job it makes it so awesome to go back into work in a matter of seconds be right where you left off, and also changing it up framing one day and drywall or something the next. it keeps your skills sharpe.

[@pcatful]

That's cool that you can use a storage unit as a shop. Pretty sure that there are very few places like that in the US. Most would not have power in the first place. Others might have one outlet. But they don't want you there doing anything but drop off and pick up.

[@peteandson09]

Scott love the videos man.

[@bentatman3268]

Your dad is a very wise man!

[@tonyclausen8106]

Great video Scott, right on point.

[@konstantinpetersen6084]

My uncle is a trained carpenter. When I started my apprenticeship (as a joiner) he told me the same thing (5:18) and that he never regretted practising it.

[@deanripley2875]

Been a bench and site joiner for 20 plus years. That list is spot on. I'll add another hate to the list. Customers who think you can do a 5k job for 250£/€$.

[@morganwheeler7417]

"This coffee table is $200 at IKEA, can you make one like it but a little longer for cheaper?😂"

[@marjolijngeluk]

I like to see a great product that you made and i enjoy somebody else enjoyning from what you made

[@nicholasbradley2089]

Great vid, good topic. Couldn't agree more.

[@raymondnunns1441]

Cons: The amount of money and time invested. Im just a young third year apprentice but saving for a ute/van while all my other mates are saving for houses, holidays and racecars gets ya down a bit. But i must admit, im proud of my collection of tools, I basically have every tool you have except the hand tools and i treasure them more than anything. Labour only contracts. As mentioned, im an apprentice, but i can't find decent work which will benefit my apprenticeship unless im self employed and have better power over my contracts. so no holiday pay, sick pay, kiwisaver contributions and my acc just handed my arse to me with their levies. but claiming on all the tools iv been getting helps ;). No music! Its becoming a norm, iv noticed major contracting companies here in wellington dont allow music, and some of the smaller companies are the same! Pros: Sometimes i don't cry myself to sleep due to taxes and paperwork driving me mad.

[@MsElijah16]

Raymond Nunns Wouldn't worry about what your mates have if they have to do something they don't enjoy for 40-50hrs a week to get it.

[@benscorgie8563]

What I don't like about carpentry... MDF 😊

[@iobotwoodworks]

factsssssssssssssssssssss

[@XvCiiA]

Tried to scribe some mdf for skirting before... Never again

[@MrJFoster1984]

Its rubbish, compressed cardboard

[@garybacon-m2f]

Use a grinder with a sanding bit on the end , that's the way I do it

[@MrJFoster1984]

Gary Corcoran The dust is so bad for you because of the glues used in it like in laminate bench tops, pretty sure it has formaldehyde in it. It always used to make my asthma bad that night and following day even if I wore a mask

[@AwesomeKazuaki]

Wow you were displaying the cutted Makita Track!

[@thegauvinator3075]

glad you get along with your dad i have 31 yr old son in the trade

[@matthewbirchall9344]

Hi Scott I'm a joiner here in the uk but my firm want us doing the multi skilling which i don't mind but now they've got us cleaning shit of toilets when we finish a property haha

[@jumpingbullcreations2100]

Pros: The gratification of making something amazing from pretty much nothing,variety of work,and never ending learning. Cons: Heat,heavy lifting,and dust.

[@tomwebber1223]

Great video as always. I'm a plumber so likes and dislikes are a little different. Likes: I love finishing a boiler room and getting the system up and running. Dislike: Telling a client we have to wait to get a part to get a system back up and running, (clearing a nasty kitchen clog is a close second here). What is the music on this vid?

[@kevinmartin6875]

As a qualified carpenter who left his job as soon as I was qualified because I wasn't enjoying it I'd say least favorite thing is money driven bosses and difficult tradesmen 90% of tradies will use you as a client in one form or another.So many cowboys.

[@Silly46337]

I enjoy working with my hands. The skill of being able to manipulate hand tools and materials into a completed job is very satisfying. I agree with the dislikes. Health hazards are definitely a sad face emoji to me.

[@JamesSaga1]

im just starting to get in to carpentry/woodworking but am currently working in my carport, would you recommend one of those storage garages as a workshop? Are you allowed to use them for other things than storage or do you have a special deal for yours? (I also live in auckland)

[@mennovis1165]

I freaking love your dads accent

[@adamgrainger8464]

I look for every excuse to buy tools i love em!

[@alfiemcelhinney3649]

Scott brown what a guy!!!👍🏼

[@canupoa]

I'm an Electrician and the tool's are definitely the worst part. I can't even get them insured normally. I'd have to get commercial insurance... which I can't afford. They really build up over time; if I had to replace all of my tools tomorrow I'd be looking at a bill around $16,000. Have quite a few that don't get heavy use, but damn are they nice when you need them. The Electrical market is going into the toilet where I am, so most companies don't supply any tools.

[@konstantinpetersen6084]

Pro: Creative work with an awesome material which never gets boring. Different job sites, meeting new people, unusual and traditional orders, etc. Con: Customers who think they can outsmart you, materials like MDF and plaster board.

[@tk_shaun1463]

Hey Scott great video

[@actionfproductions6184]

What I don't like: variety betwin finish carpentry and all builder skills in NZ. A cool thing I don't get bored in one place because we travel arround the city and allways in different job sites. And the practice of the tools.

[@MsElijah16]

Play Fil which city are you from?

[@actionfproductions6184]

Well I m Portuguese from Porto ciry but I already work in Canada as a finish carpenter.

[@tonyesquivel2406]

The best video so far without a doubt.... from all the way to Florida USA... and I whish some would do a video like this for drywall or for people over seas gibson border... I think that's how you spell it lol

[@MsElijah16]

Tony Esquivel have a look at maxkil's channel he's an Aus drywaller

[@michaeljacobs9613]

Best: The incidental strength gain you get from being so active. Worst: Damned dust. -- Wear a mask, don't cheap out, wear it when you can/ need to :)

[@konstantinpetersen6084]

True. I had people laugh at me for wearing a mask on the job. One of my J's said : The one who laughs last, laughs best. They where silent after that...

[@olebrookswado7565]

Con: needing a 2 hour lunchbreak to cover all the camera angle changes! 😋

[@gustavohonzofo]

Pros when you run through your apprenticeship you don't go into debt. You have lots of freedom and variety in the work you do You can get into pretty good shape You get to work outside Con It's objectively pretty dangerous It's hard on the body You are expected to know much more than the other trades. You can work in some pretty nasty weather and don't even get me started on the mud

[@martinbolton7609]

Where do you get your music from? It’s calming end enjoyable to work to. Thank you for the videos.

[@ValtteriMikael]

Pro = learning an important skill for life so u don’t need to call somebody every time when things get messy Con = worrying about tools and other trades working. Winter allso sucks if u have to work outside

[@NenzelMUSIC]

I love how your Scottish really. Funny hearing your Dad speaking.

[@croc131]

Where did u get the green tie wrap thing u wrap up ur extension leads with? 0:43 love that idea so simple, its like a memory plastic yes, did u buy it or make it.