Framers don’t get enough credit, they’re literally the backbone of society. I’m a roofer now, but my first job was framing, and I’ll always have big respect for the trade
Yes sire it's good to have knowledge of a little of every thing, so you can get a whole lot of done before hiring a professional. saves a whole lotta $$$
I'M 67 AND AMOUNG OTHER CARPENTRY WORK I HELPED FRAME HOUSES AND EXTERIOR TRIM FOR ABOUT 8 YEARS! 4000 SQ FT AND UP, BIGGEST IWORKED ON WAS A 18,000 SQ FT WITH A SIX CAR GARAGE AND A FOUR CAR CARRIAGE HOUSE IN A COMPOUND LAYOUT WITH A BIG MASONRY FENCE! SURE MISS THOSE DAYS! EXCEPT FOR BELOW 20 DEGREE TEMPS HAHA! AND MUD...HATE MUD!
@@watchinglistening yessir! That’s amazing! My first boss was in his late 70’s when he taught me how to frame, swing a hammer properly, and many other things… he would always be on the job site with us doing what he was able to do… I had huge respect for the man! He would always tell me how lucky I was to have a nail gun lol
Absolutely I agree I once asked a set of framing guys in Texas when building my house next door if he would build a 14-1500 sq ft home “ framing only” if I got the material and plans for him and said he’d charge me 5k, thought that was damn cheap
Bud... your the FIRST PERSON TO EVER show it!! 😂 I'm a union carpenter framer journeyman but even most apprentices STILL DONT KNOW THIS OLD SCHOOL REAL FRAMER TRICK! GOOD JOB
CAPS really drive it home and make your comment seem better than everyone elses. My grandma uses CAPS all the time... also keeps answering the TV remote when a phone rings.
And there’s always new people everyday, and also “normies” like me. We don’t need to know this, but it’s a good way to help us understand how shit gets done. Nothing is too basic to share.
I worked for a Carpenter when I was 13-14 years old. The two back to back summers and experience I gained from Mr. William was incredibly invaluable. The man did everything from framing, roofing, to finish carpentry and I’ll never forget the attention to detail coupled with his rate of speed to get things done was truly fascinating. These tips of the trade are so simple yet you would only know these tips if you spent time working alongside these fine gentlemen.
Back when a 'builder' actually built every part ofa house/building, from Foundation to finish fitout. Not me as I cam late to the trades but some of my mates from school had their start with the old school builders. First day on the job was learning which end of a shovel went into the ground as all footing were dug by hand, be it rock or clay or mud, " Get down in the trench mate."
Those type of me have either retired or died off !!! Trust me, I know I have a crew and majority of the men today you have to babysit. I told them they owe me a daycare bill at the end of the week instead of me owing them. It’s not just me majority of the contractors say the same thing about their crew.
Bring your speed square all the way down till It has full contact with the 2 x 4 and let the chalk line determine the angle instead of doing your best to let the chalk line go down the edge of the speed square. In other words, let your chalk line go to the 49° mark.
Ive always had a hard time figuring out framing even though I get geometry pretty well. So, thanks for the tip. Very useful for an older retired military guy like me trying to learn as much as I can about the trades.
📐Grasping the underlying principles of trigonometric functions like cosine, sine, and tangent, as well as their inverses, is a fundamental part of mathematics. While a scientific calculator can expedite calculations, a solid understanding of these concepts is essential for accurate problem-solving. It's a process that requires time and practice.📐
I'm and old timer, have heard "what's the angle of the dangle?" a million times (I worked as a framer 6 months in the late 70's). I NEVER KNEW it meant anything... ha. Brilliant
I'm not a framer, I'm a painter who has to hide all the mistakes of framers. " Don't worry about it the painter will fix it." No truer words spoken. That's in addition to all the trades prior, draining the bank with overcharges. Leaving nothing for the finishers who make their shoddy overpriced work look right.
I've been doing it with math..Dude suc up the bad comments .I have been building for 42 years.Men have big egos.They think they have to be the Alpha male.What I have learned they are all mouth.You just taught me something.I hope my other comment taught you something.
@@IRAQYsniper95 that has nothing to do with this though. Only in framing will you ever really have access to above and below whatever you're trying to measure. And that's not going to be super accurate anyway, that's only good enough for framing. The best way would be atan(rise/run) which will give you the exact angle. This is strictly for framing, and if you need to learn how to use a square this is definitely not the video.
@psyience3213 I'm not talking about this video in particular tho I was talking in general... a speed sqaure has other uses besides framing You could use it as a straight guide for instance on a circular saw! You can use it to find angles or cut mitres All this is useful when you're starting out and you don't have all the tools a normal shop has
As an electrician, I ran into issues with figuring out angles for bending pipe not sure if this will be useful for me, but it’s definitely something I will need in the future!! Thanks for the information, dude
Actually you just set the lip of the square on the board and the plumb line will indicate the pitch/angle. That way u can set it and let it settle without in-accurately representing the angle by trying to line the line up with the edge of the square. With your method you’re also making a line of sight reading with the board edge which changes with your vantage point rather then reading the line right against the square…. but you were close
Not quite, your method will show a level cut not a plumb cut. His method will show an actual pitch, I like to use a torpedo level in the same way he is doing it, but if you want to find the actual pitch or hip/val he is doing right. But either or it's pretty easy to convert the two ways.
Maybe I'm misunderstanding what Josh is trying to say, but if I read it right he is saying to set the lip of the square directly on the board and let the plumb line show you the angle, which is right if you are looking for a level cut and not a pitch. A square held level off of the pivot will give you pitch, For example let's say that you are working with a 5/12 pitch which is around 22.5 degrees and you held your lip against the edge of your board, then your plumb line would read 68° Which would be a level cut, But I guess it all depends on what works best for you. Heck back when I started we learned from a framing square, we had to get our rise and run right. Speed squares definitely simplify the process, they even put nice little scribe marks for you.
Thanks, this is great. Unfortunately, at 67, the next time I need this I'll remember I need my square and that line, get out to the job, put my square on it, and turn around and look for you. Same thing happens when I need to tie a knot I watched on here.
I’m 32 years old and I’ve been doing plumb lines for 50 days and this video has taught me that the angle is 49 degrees I have so much appreciation for the 2x4 thanks young man
OK but make it clear that it 49 degrees from the horizontal plane, not from the vertical plane. There is room for error if the angle is close to 45 degrees.
Is a Horizontal plane Level... Does a plane fly level or on a curve above Sea Level. Does the Earth really spin... Does water find it's level... How does a level work on a ball...
I think ypu can do this but put the speed square all the way down on the board and the chalk line will cross at the 49° also. Not 100% but I think I seen that somewhere else. If someone tries it that way and it works let us know.
Thank you for posting. Shame that they don't make this wntire show available here in thr US. Crazy that I discovered her on BBC Live Lounge about 8 years ago.
Been framing for 6 decades without a square or chalk box. Just the old “pencil and hammer” technique used for centuries, but ya know what you guys have made me realize that the new school ways may have something to offer.
My dude, thank you. My dad, god love him, worked lord knows how many jobs to raise us, never taught me this stuff. This kinda information is very much appreciated.
Framer here, the only tools your pouch needs a 35ft tape, framing hammer, carpenter pencil, razor blade cutter, nail puller, chalk box and square, thats it!
My dad was old school too he used a framing square to figure it out. He was amazing very ru mathematical and a great memory. He passed 3 years ago at 91 natural causes.
I worked with a base board frame work company and I learned how to use the tape measure. It was really cool stuff. He’s got it better with that square and the chalk though. Good productive stuff.
I'm 65, raised by a carpenter. Almost all the "new school" tricks were being done long before these new school geniuses fogured them out. New school can't replace experience.
Im not a professional framer but i do framing a bunch with most jobs i do, and this was very useful and interesting to learn, i appreciate the good vids to teach us bro
great tip, I have always, used a level with bulb, and drew a line on the board plumb. Then moved my square up to that line. A plumb line would be much easier, more accurate, and probably faster. TY. I have seen squares with a level bulb, but uneven parts of a board can throw that off. And shorter distances are less accurate.
Framers don’t get enough credit, they’re literally the backbone of society. I’m a roofer now, but my first job was framing, and I’ll always have big respect for the trade
Yes sire it's good to have knowledge of a little of every thing, so you can get a whole lot of done before hiring a professional. saves a whole lotta $$$
I'M 67 AND AMOUNG OTHER CARPENTRY WORK I HELPED FRAME HOUSES AND EXTERIOR TRIM FOR ABOUT 8 YEARS! 4000 SQ FT AND UP, BIGGEST IWORKED ON WAS A 18,000 SQ FT WITH A SIX CAR GARAGE AND A FOUR CAR CARRIAGE HOUSE IN A COMPOUND LAYOUT WITH A BIG MASONRY FENCE! SURE MISS THOSE DAYS! EXCEPT FOR BELOW 20 DEGREE TEMPS HAHA! AND MUD...HATE MUD!
@@watchinglistening yessir! That’s amazing! My first boss was in his late 70’s when he taught me how to frame, swing a hammer properly, and many other things… he would always be on the job site with us doing what he was able to do… I had huge respect for the man! He would always tell me how lucky I was to have a nail gun lol
Absolutely I agree I once asked a set of framing guys in Texas when building my house next door if he would build a 14-1500 sq ft home “ framing only” if I got the material and plans for him and said he’d charge me 5k, thought that was damn cheap
Don’t sell yourself short. Roofers are part of that backbone. Brick layers and roofers, that’s some tough guys.
70 years old and learned something new today. Thanks for posting.
Bud... your the FIRST PERSON TO EVER show it!! 😂 I'm a union carpenter framer journeyman but even most apprentices STILL DONT KNOW THIS OLD SCHOOL REAL FRAMER TRICK! GOOD JOB
I hope you're being sarcastic.
Lol... just a little
So why haven’t you?
CAPS really drive it home and make your comment seem better than everyone elses.
My grandma uses CAPS all the time... also keeps answering the TV remote when a phone rings.
he is definitely not the first person to show this to youtube lmao
I’m 71 been a carpenter since the day I was born. Learn something new everyday, thanks young brother…🤠
I guess you build your own cot once your mama pop u out
Well I guess it's true, I'm 56 years old and this young fella just taught me something new. Thanks for the lesson.
Im 49 and even though I knew this...love to see people teaching others. You're never too old to learn something new.
And there’s always new people everyday, and also “normies” like me. We don’t need to know this, but it’s a good way to help us understand how shit gets done. Nothing is too basic to share.
Learn one new thing everyday, no matter how small
Thank u buba we need more learning video ur good 💯
Life is an infinite learning curve.
only a fool feels he knows everything
Now that's very good I'm a old carpenter an to see a young guy being honest an not trying to look like he knows everything teaching. Keep it up kid
He's definitely going to be a good teacher to his apprentice one day !!
Yeah this new generation of carpenters are the best I've seen in a long time. They're smarter and way more humble than the millennials.
Eh....hello....49° angle
I BET YOU DID NOT KNOW THIS !!!
Put a small level on the speed square and hold it to level. I do it this way to find the angle of stairs all the time
I worked for a Carpenter when I was 13-14 years old. The two back to back summers and experience I gained from Mr. William was incredibly invaluable. The man did everything from framing, roofing, to finish carpentry and I’ll never forget the attention to detail coupled with his rate of speed to get things done was truly fascinating.
These tips of the trade are so simple yet you would only know these tips if you spent time working alongside these fine gentlemen.
Back when a 'builder' actually built every part ofa house/building, from Foundation to finish fitout. Not me as I cam late to the trades but some of my mates from school had their start with the old school builders. First day on the job was learning which end of a shovel went into the ground as all footing were dug by hand, be it rock or clay or mud, " Get down in the trench mate."
Now we have RUclips
Agreed
Great!!!!
Those type of me have either retired or died off !!! Trust me, I know I have a crew and majority of the men today you have to babysit. I told them they owe me a daycare bill at the end of the week instead of me owing them. It’s not just me majority of the contractors say the same thing about their crew.
Can also be done with a square and level if your chalk box is across the job site. Great tip!
I'm a electrician, we do that too. square and level since we don't use chalk. ( Tray )
As a math teacher...it is good to see that someone finally was listening in my lessons. Thank you.
youre gonna piss these guys off, tricking them into learning math like that...
Still have no idea which train arrives first thou.
@@Scottyd21UKthen you’re probably late lol
I didn’t know that one. Thanks guys. Keep it up.
You bet!
Thank you!
That's not how u do it😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂,what's the pitch then😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
These guys are not real framers😂😂😂😂😂😂😂they truss builders 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This always gets you the angle of the dangle, but you gotta go through extensive training to understand the slide of the glide!@@BRC_Construction
Bring your speed square all the way down till It has full contact with the 2 x 4 and let the chalk line determine the angle instead of doing your best to let the chalk line go down the edge of the speed square. In other words, let your chalk line go to the 49° mark.
This works well too
Great tip my mate
Does it matter where the brace is?
I love this. Thanks for the knowledge
Came to say the same thing. I think the chalk line on the angle mark is more accurate.
Ive always had a hard time figuring out framing even though I get geometry pretty well. So, thanks for the tip. Very useful for an older retired military guy like me trying to learn as much as I can about the trades.
you can use a level instead of a string line
📐Grasping the underlying principles of trigonometric functions like cosine, sine, and tangent, as well as their inverses, is a fundamental part of mathematics. While a scientific calculator can expedite calculations, a solid understanding of these concepts is essential for accurate problem-solving. It's a process that requires time and practice.📐
You turned it into a protractor! Genius!
Smart trick , ever notice: the wind always kicks up whenever a string is involved! Thx!
Us old timers call it: " finding the angle of your dangle. "
So thats where it came from! Noone in NZ has ever explained that one. Ya learn something new every day!
All about the angle of the dangle, goes a few different ways of my dad being an architect lol
All u need level , pencil, square
I'm and old timer, have heard "what's the angle of the dangle?" a million times (I worked as a framer 6 months in the late 70's). I NEVER KNEW it meant anything... ha. Brilliant
Well I never knew that 😂👍🏻
I am NOT a framer or anything close but this is totally useful, thanks!
I'm not a framer, I'm a painter who has to hide all the mistakes of framers. " Don't worry about it the painter will fix it." No truer words spoken. That's in addition to all the trades prior, draining the bank with overcharges. Leaving nothing for the finishers who make their shoddy overpriced work look right.
Quick, concise, and accurate! Thanks for the education!
"You're probably not a real framer" says the dude with the cleanest jacket 😂
Sawdust cleans iff pretty easy bro
Thank you. I'm nearly 50 years old, I appreciate getting to finally start learning the basics!
Hey man I been doing construction 25 years and never knew this either. Lol pretty good man thanks shows us we all can learn something everyday
I've been doing it with math..Dude suc up the bad comments .I have been building for 42 years.Men have big egos.They think they have to be the Alpha male.What I have learned they are all mouth.You just taught me something.I hope my other comment taught you something.
I've been doing it along time myself, and didn't know this trick...but I do now!
You guys who admit not knowing this are REAL MEN. Its good to admit we learned something new. 👍🫡
Been framing for about 6 months now and knowing this could've saved me so much time lol
Who ever taught you sucks. Go get a swanson square book and learn how to use a pocket sq
Framing for 3 months and sometimes i feel im getting the feel for this and days i feel i actually dont know shit lol
It’s both
Ive been framing for 17 years. Do your future self a favor and get into a different trade.
@@braydopaintrain4346 it aint that bad, maybe for a bunch of girls.
I’m new to woodworking and I love coming across tips to teach the rookies like myself!
this aint wood working young fella this is framing. Wood working you're gonna wanna go that way (points behind you)
@@psyience3213 still Woodworkers need to know how to use a speed square!
I didn't when I was starting out
@@IRAQYsniper95 that has nothing to do with this though. Only in framing will you ever really have access to above and below whatever you're trying to measure. And that's not going to be super accurate anyway, that's only good enough for framing. The best way would be atan(rise/run) which will give you the exact angle.
This is strictly for framing, and if you need to learn how to use a square this is definitely not the video.
@psyience3213 I'm not talking about this video in particular tho
I was talking in general... a speed sqaure has other uses besides framing
You could use it as a straight guide for instance on a circular saw! You can use it to find angles or cut mitres
All this is useful when you're starting out and you don't have all the tools a normal shop has
@@IRAQYsniper95 I love how you just constantly move the goal post.
Cool story bro
This is the best advice on finding angles as of yet👍👍🔥!
As an electrician, I ran into issues with figuring out angles for bending pipe not sure if this will be useful for me, but it’s definitely something I will need in the future!!
Thanks for the information, dude
Actually you just set the lip of the square on the board and the plumb line will indicate the pitch/angle. That way u can set it and let it settle without in-accurately representing the angle by trying to line the line up with the edge of the square. With your method you’re also making a line of sight reading with the board edge which changes with your vantage point rather then reading the line right against the square…. but you were close
Not quite, your method will show a level cut not a plumb cut. His method will show an actual pitch, I like to use a torpedo level in the same way he is doing it, but if you want to find the actual pitch or hip/val he is doing right. But either or it's pretty easy to convert the two ways.
Joshcarter is correct, the plumb line will indicate 49° on this example
Maybe I'm misunderstanding what Josh is trying to say, but if I read it right he is saying to set the lip of the square directly on the board and let the plumb line show you the angle, which is right if you are looking for a level cut and not a pitch. A square held level off of the pivot will give you pitch,
For example let's say that you are working with a 5/12 pitch which is around 22.5 degrees
and you held your lip against the edge of your board, then your plumb line would read 68°
Which would be a level cut, But I guess it all depends on what works best for you.
Heck back when I started we learned from a framing square, we had to get our rise and run right. Speed squares definitely simplify the process, they even put nice little scribe marks for you.
That is great ❤
Same thing little different method@@raphaeldonovan781
Thanks, this is great. Unfortunately, at 67, the next time I need this I'll remember I need my square and that line, get out to the job, put my square on it, and turn around and look for you. Same thing happens when I need to tie a knot I watched on here.
My dude finally left Dawson’s Creek and got a job in construction. Good for him.
After it got canceled he had to keep working.
😂😂😂
Why does he keep barking like a dog?
What is a chock?
Wtf. Where was this for me 20 years ago. Good on you for making us smarter and saving a lot of mistakes or expensive tools
I’m 32 years old and I’ve been doing plumb lines for 50 days and this video has taught me that the angle is 49 degrees I have so much appreciation for the 2x4 thanks young man
I love the “you’re prolly not a real framer” I literally said the same thing lmao😂
Me too pro
There is the old way...
It's harder for young dogs to learn old tricks.....from a real framer.
Retired
I have a speed square that has a level on it, used it many many times
Smooooooth
Could also use a torpedo , mark where it’s level vertically and place speed square . Think it’s better than working with string
Gravity doesn't lie 😊
its not 'level vertically' its plumb and I agree with you it is better than working with string
Some torpedos are flawed , have had it done 2 me by ur harbor freight neighbors.
I am 69 years old and really appreciate learning something new. Thanks!
Wonderful! Simple words , easy to learn, and humble way to explain. Thanks young Man.
I've been mowing Lawns for 18 years now and I never knew about this. 😅
Ya learn something new everyday 😅.
had you known this you wouldn't be mowing lawns.
@@2manycatsforadimehe’s mowing lawns because he makes more money
@@2manycatsforadime I missed out it looks like 🤣
@@2manycatsforadimelot of cash to be made mowing. Don’t be a d bag
My feed is nothing but stupid construction tips. This is the first thing I’ve ever come across I hadn’t seen. Nice man🤙🏾
OK but make it clear that it 49 degrees from the horizontal plane, not from the vertical plane. There is room for error if the angle is close to 45 degrees.
Good point! And what I noticed when I paused the video, is it really looks more like it's on the 50 mark and not the 49!! 🤔
Is a Horizontal plane Level...
Does a plane fly level or on a curve above Sea Level.
Does the Earth really spin...
Does water find it's level...
How does a level work on a ball...
I see 50°. 😂
It’s definitely 50 but have to take into account his angle is off to the side of the camera so he’s reading it wrong from his angle, no pun intended.
@@gbody261749.7 !!!
This is great to know!!! Thank you!
From a 75-year old Grandma.
From this angle it looked closer to 49.5 degrees. 😂
50 degrees for me
My bad. You are right , I stopped it and zoomed again. 49.5😂😂😂😂😂
@j.albertofuentes2874 🤣🤣 sorry couldn't help myself 😂
@j.albertofuentes2874 I'm sure in person from the way you were looking at it, it was 50, but always enjoy giving a fellow builder a little crap 😉
@@MatthewJRedmond 🤣🤣👍
It's called a chalk line in Canada. Great explanation I love lil hacks that make the job easy
👍
I'm in the US, and that's what I've always heard it called as well... Not sure where "chalk box" came from.
It’s chalk line in the US. Sounds like he made chalk box up himself
@@nasgoneslidn I live in Virginia and I've heard chalk box and chalk line. Mostly chalk box though
Florida: chalk line
You reel the chalk line into the chalk box.
That’s one I didn’t know. Thanks for sharing!
Exactly what I needed to know with zero BS. Bravo and thanks
Geez. Wish I had known this 3 weeks ago. Ended up making a template out of cardboard to cut an angle. Thanks for the video
I've framing for about 20 years and can't think of 1 time I would use this method.
Roof slope is determined by run and rise.
Yep
The geometric tangent function, rise divided by run. Very acurate. Doesn't depend on gravity or levelness.
Come on. This method is useful for many instances. Cut the bro some slack here man.
It would be useful in remodel and addition if a torpedo didn’t exist.
I think ypu can do this but put the speed square all the way down on the board and the chalk line will cross at the 49° also. Not 100% but I think I seen that somewhere else. If someone tries it that way and it works let us know.
This guy doesn’t know anything, he’s calling a triangle a square and a string a plumb. 🤦♂️
This comment wins the Internet 😅
Who cares what it's called when he's showing you how to do it.
Butt he is right
Yet he is absolutely correct, I am curious, are you trying to be funny or are you just ignorant? Serious question.
Ignorant.... which is funny
I waited 67 years to learn this trick. Very useful.
I’m 31 I’ve been a carpenter for 50 years I never knew this thanks a bunch
As someone who’s been doing framing for the past 99 years , I learned something new.
I’m so happy to learn this! RUclips is teaching me carpentry! And FRAME carpentry at that! Wow!! Thank you!!
That’s actually a good tip! Thanks for sharing!
Dude that’s a great tip. Mad props.
Man I’ve been framing for years and with old timers and never once saw this! Thanks man! Another tool for the toolbox!
Thank you for posting. Shame that they don't make this wntire show available here in thr US. Crazy that I discovered her on BBC Live Lounge about 8 years ago.
Thanks man. I'm not a framer but I did learn something useful.
You can tell this guy is no joke. He is competent in his trade for sure.
That really is a fantastic trick for the angles, well done 👍
Very cool. I’m just a homeowner. I appreciate any and all help.
Thank you.
Been framing for 6 decades without a square or chalk box. Just the old “pencil and hammer” technique used for centuries, but ya know what you guys have made me realize that the new school ways may have something to offer.
I think that was one of the first things my grandpa taught me whenever I was 16 framing up a shed
Thank you, this is actually a great, simple to understand demonstration. Good for you!
I love it. Keep showing em how it’s done!
Love your videos 💪🏻💪🏻 this is stuff “they” don’t teach you in school
Your videos are like a ray of sunshine on my feed.
At 50 years old. I was never taught this. So, thank you for sharing.
Awesome tip! You've gained a new subscriber. 🔥
This kid is pretty good. Nice work
framers are basically mathematicians and geometry experts its crazy how smart some of these guys are
My dude, thank you. My dad, god love him, worked lord knows how many jobs to raise us, never taught me this stuff. This kinda information is very much appreciated.
THANK YOU for that. It is very simple, I have struggled with that for years.I do appreciate your
Information.
I'm happy to see a young man interested in building.
That is neat, I didn't think of using the chalk box used as a plumb. Learned something new today.
I wish I had known this 15 years ago. Thanks for the great tip!
Dude, love it! It's simple and easy to remember.
I'm all set now! Finally ready to pass my RUclips University test. Thanks bro!
Thats so cool, didn't realize it was that easy. Thank you
Your a national treasure young man. Subbed.
Love it!! That was simple and thanks fir teachng!!!
very clear and accessible, without a long introduction. well done!!! thank you very much
Yes, a REAL framer. Bravo!
Good job mate 🎉
Framer here, the only tools your pouch needs a 35ft tape, framing hammer, carpenter pencil, razor blade cutter, nail puller, chalk box and square, thats it!
learning something new all the time im not a framer but im good with tools hands on!!thank you bro keep it coming!!
So easy-peezy, but something most of us would not know about... until now!
I love shorts like this!
Thank you
Never finished learning, knowledge is Gould! That piece of information makes anybody shine!❤ ❤
That's cool I'm going to have to use this
My dad was old school too he used a framing square to figure it out. He was amazing very ru mathematical and a great memory. He passed 3 years ago at 91 natural causes.
Holy shit 2000 year old techniques! You're a boss!
I worked with a base board frame work company and I learned how to use the tape measure. It was really cool stuff. He’s got it better with that square and the chalk though. Good productive stuff.
Grandpa showed me this when I was about 9 years old.
Haven't forgot that.
Still waiting to use this method in real life lol
I think you did really good explaining that I never knew
I'm 65, raised by a carpenter. Almost all the "new school" tricks were being done long before these new school geniuses fogured them out. New school can't replace experience.
Unc ceo
Old school trick right there i learned that as a appritence in the 90s awsome to see people teaching the next generation
Thank you!! Some days a person just turns on RUclips at the exact right moment!!
Im not a professional framer but i do framing a bunch with most jobs i do, and this was very useful and interesting to learn, i appreciate the good vids to teach us bro
You explained it perfectly for those who didn’t know.
great tip, I have always, used a level with bulb, and drew a line on the board plumb. Then moved my square up to that line. A plumb line would be much easier, more accurate, and probably faster. TY.
I have seen squares with a level bulb, but uneven parts of a board can throw that off. And shorter distances are less accurate.
I have a square. Bought it just because they are incredible!
You just need to know how to use it!
Great video
I'm not a framer, that's why I'm here...😳😆 much needed for chicken coop projects 😏 thank you! 🙂