Is THIS $30 DIY Water Level BETTER Than a Modern Laser?
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- Опубликовано: 12 фев 2024
- Hey Gang! After all the work on the inside, we're finally moving to the outside of the building and installing our trim package from James Hardie. Cement products are the best option for us out here in Texas, and the price was killer. The goal by the end of the month is to have the entire build finished on the outside! We've got a lot of exciting stuff planned and it's in the works! Can't wait to show ya'll!
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When you see a new stud-pack video, you stop what you're doing and watch it. It's just what you do...
Anything else gets the back burner. 😇
Yup!!
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I know! I was about to go to bed and I was like damn a new video, gotta stay up and watch it first LOL
Jordan. Your a lucky man to have such a great father. I've never known a father, but I sure am proud of your relationship with yours. He's bringing all of his effort to help build your castle. Great great job! I'm enjoying the videos. Thanks!
I've thought about that a lot in the time I've watched stud pack.While i was watching this video and seeing some of the finished look coming together, I was thinking about how rare it is these days to hear someone say My dad or my granddad built that house...
They're getting the experience of building it together, they have all these videos to look back on and share with Jordan and Rad's kids like home movies on steroids, and they have this epic house that will hopefully be an awesome family heirloom that a guy 60 years from now will be saying "My dad and grandpa built this house together."
Talk about a W in life.... Haha that's how I hope it goes!
I feel the same way. God bless
Jordan is very lucky couldn’t get on with my dad like that
Seriously; almost makes me cry at times. What I would have given to have a relationship like that with my Dad.
Dads are amazing. Jordan you are very lucky!!
I feel like I am literally "Buster the dog". Watching video after video like a couch potato in hopes my small brain is actually learning something as the months go on. Great build. Love the channel.
ur pfp looks like him
@@codybersicc7939 😂
Well, better chance of that watching this than football...
I’ve been using water levels on new construction commercial buildings, some spaces over 300,000 square feet for 50 years….works like a charm, better than a laser that you have to knock down & reposition a dozen times. Yes, I’ve used lasers to set ceiling grids, but once you turn corners out of sight of that laser, screwed. I have a 750 foot long water level with RV antifreeze in it. Everyone wants to borrow it!
Wow how do you store that monster for easy use? Two spools so you can access each end? One spool you have to uncoil fully?
What diameter did you pick?
I need more on this! sounds awesome.
750', are you building bridges?
I like your username and avatar. Big jimi fan.👍
Wow, very nice. I'm also curious what diameter and how do you store/use it.
I love how the sponsor videos never feel out of place. Everything fits together, just like the amazing dream house!
Was having a frustrating morning dealing with some personal issues and was extremely stressed out!! I too am a carpenter/contractor and also have a few projects going on that are becoming annoying bc of too many difficulties with special orders etc etc. My patience level was at the breaking point to be honest. Saw this notification and started watching. 33 minutes later I feel so much better it’s actually amazing!!! Love u guys and ur attention to detail but more importantly love ur interactions bc they are based in mutual love and respect!!! U guys are quite simply the best RUclips construction channel out here!!!! Great job my brothers!!!
My pop showed me the water level back when I was a teenager. I'm now 66 years old and have used them several times. Perfect every time.
Same here 😅!
My dad had a little kit that attached to any garden hose. The kit had two 12" graduated tubes with a mounting bracket on each so you could attach one to the wall, so you could work it alone. I am now 68.
im right between your age and dallas arnold8615 that commented im 67 as of last week worked with my dad on 5 houses we worked on growing up we moved around a bit . always doing something room additions knocking out a wall hanging a door or something
@@jeffreyplumber1975 My Dad died in 2016 at 90 y.o. I am so fortunate to have had him for so many years. In 1986, he and I built my 3500 sq. ft. two story home. Not contracted, he and I did all the work except for the poured walls for the basement and the old style real stucco exterior. Weather permitting we worked every afternoon after I got off my full time job at Pella of Georgia and all weekends. 10 1/2 months from the day I cut the first tree to the day we moved in. I worked many jobs mostly construction or construction related. I wish everyone could be as lucky as I was to have great parents.
Hello all… I’ve been a builder for many years and had many great apprentices over the years. Watching these young guys get so pumped about a joint looking “Money” or “Clean” makes my heart smile. Thank you Paul for doing this for them. You are a great man with a golden disposition.
I don’t know what it was, but this video was GOLD! Paul was on fire with his delivery. Even the water filter ad was wonderful. This is my favorite video from you guys to date.
I was thinking very similar thoughts. The ad wasn't even an ad!
Jordan is lucky to have a great father as has been mentioned. I’ll take it one step further, Paul is blessed to have a son who takes interest in him and what he does. Jordan could have moved across the country and got a job in sales or whatever but wanted to do something special, something different and took an interest in his dad and the work that he does. Just beautiful all around.
My father owns a woodworing & solid surface shop, and I've learned tons from him over the years. But I gotta say, It truly feels like I have a second family when I watch these videos. I love this family, I love the tips & tricks, love the humor, and just overall love you guys. Great video, love how the garage is looking!
I’ve had a water level for 40+ years. Mine consists of a set of two clear plastic hoses that are around a foot long,one with a male garden hose connector the other with a female hose connector. Any length of garden hose or combination of garden hoses will work depending on how far you need to go. I used it originally to install gutter drain pipe from the house 100ft to the ditch by the road.
Big Stretch is holding strong on my Minnesota home x 20 yrs now. High near 100 degrees, and -40 lows. Dam impressive!
Rad is hilarious. Dude works his ass off and always seems to have a good attitude, such a great addition to the team!
I do love to watch a family that works towards common goals and information and skills passed from one generation to the next.
I use automotive windshield washer fluid in my water level (that I've had for 35+ years). Not only does it make the fluid more visible but it keeps it from freezing when I work in the cold.
Do you have to change out the fluid?
@@jkleem4234 Never have... just added more to replace spillage.
Can you clean your glasses with this fluid?
Thank you for this advise, never though about it before, that windshield fluid could be used in the water level. I remember how in 90ies I was fixing my cheap Chinese 2 feet level vial with a short water level and with a thin sewing thread with a little weight against a white flat door, where I was marking tiny dots.
@@baxtronx5972 Probably... I haven't done it but your question may prompt me to try it the next time my glasses are filthy from site conditions!
I've used a water level many times! They work great. I've usually tacked the 'reference' end of the tube in place and as long as you don't raise the 'working' end above the reference, you only need to cork the working end when you move around the structure.
The comment section is definitely showing some love to these guys. Let’s continue to cheer them on as they tackle the remainder of this build! Hardi trim looks killer, guys. Can’t wait to see it all painted!
Buy a garden hose, garden hose fitting, and a section of clear pipe. Attach to each side of garden hose to the clear pipe with fittings. Now have adjustable water level. Only need to store the clear sections for when you need it
That's a neat idea, can even use one of those cheap coil garden hoses :)
Came here to say just this. No need for 60+ feet of single purpose clear tubing.
That's what I always did. 2' of clear hose on each end of a garden hose. Everyone owns some garden hose!
Hello Studpack crew
I built for years Swedish homes
In the corners of the homes we cut the underside 15 degrees in
This results in the water falling of the point of the board.
With a 90 the water drops stay longer on the board.
This method prolongs the lifespan of the product
Agreed. I'm surprised to see no one else mentioned that. Where the vertical window trim meets the horizontal, I use about a 12 degree angle. Also at the bottom edge of the bottom, horizontal trim piece. 12 degrees. As water runs down the face of those pieces, that angle causes the water to drip outwards and down, versus back to the wall.
You guys are flying and we are loving the frequent drops, Jordan!
Stud pack is the greatest channel on RUclips and they are the greatest bunch of guys. You inspire so many people.
I believe Metabo HPT makes 15ga, Angled 2” electro galvanized nails for exterior trim. You guys probably won’t get to this comment but you do an amazing job, great channel and great content! I’ve learned a ton over the last 4-5 years from you guys, I watch all your content. Wish you all the best of luck. Thank you for being great people.
Electro Galvanized nails have a very thin coating of zinc and aren't ideal for exposed exterior applications. Stainless is best, or hot dipped galvanized.
I bought a reasonably priced Chinese laser level and checked it with a water level and reversing the beam. I was impressed with how accurate it was - about a 1/16th over 45 feet. At dusk, it could easily shoot 100 feet and maintain a tight beam.
17:55 You guys did such a great job hiding the edge of the corner board from the street and then you exposed the edge of the ban board NOOOoooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! LOL
Right!! I was surprised by that!
@@MrC9Oh3 haha then they did the other side right
We were just experimenting with joints lining up from corner to band back to corner, maybe splitting them up and it breaking that corner up a bit. A lot of what you're watching is us figuring stuff out and trying things! When it's all painted you won't be able to tell. 👊
@@StudPack It still looks amazing guys. I'm just being silly with my OCD haha keep up the amazing work!
@@StudPack hmmm...Paint hides everything is a sub contractors term for slap it on and lets go!. On the Pro side, I installed Hardiplank on my own house in 1994, it was relatively new and not much info was out yet. It only came in primed gray. Today, 30 years later it looks just as new as when it was installed. I prepainted before install, and repainted it 6 years ago just for a change in color. Awesome product and choice for your new build.
I bought a “water level kit” for about $20 years ago. One end has a flat box with an index mark and a battery-powered horn. You mount that end at the level needed and move the other end up/down with the horn telling you when you’re “on”. Great when working by yourself.
We have well water that isn't the prettiest, and we've been using a similar Waterdrop system for a couple of years now. Absolutely love it and the peace of mind knowing our two toddlers are getting super clean and healthy water to drink.
Old school level tube...I used one one time with success, then put it in a plastic milk basket for the next time I needed it, A few years later I went to use it and it was rigid like rigermortise had set in. I went to make another one because like you, I could not see the laser-line.
The old, 'made-of-leather' guy at the store told me he'd made one with a 100' garden hose and two premade clearends with built in release valves, but he filled it with the high-vis green anti-freeze. He still uses his and it's been 30+ years. He wound his onto a hand-made wood hose reel so it does not get twisted. That's where I saw it, in the back of his work truck in the parking lot.
I spent a couple hours listening to his stories and learned a lot in trade for a coffee he did not ask for but was thankful.
One idea I had was to make it so one end of the level stayed with the reel, gets mounted and adjusted at the reference line, the other gets spooled out the needed distance plus a few extra feet and one guy can use it (after making adjustments). So now, a good 20 years later, I'm still using mine and with a new method, a head lamp with a UV light makes that thing show up like a scorpion in the desert, even from 28 feet away because I used a orange neon marker for my regference line, a pair of bino's and a high-vis marked, black tape measure.
I own a green laser but it is still too hard to see during the day and I use it at night for shorter distance stuff I don't want to break out the hose level for. I did have some success with the laser receiver plate that came with the laser, but when compared to the hose, I was 3/16" off on a 100' test I did to compare the two. Not bad, but when I wanted to use it around our garage, it would have been off, so I used the hose level.
On this same build (our house), I've had to work in the dark often, still am since we are not done yet, so I use high-vis chalk-line, high vis bubbles in my levels and I can work easier at night than day though my eyes are not what they used to be.
My dad used to use a string line level, but I was not confident in that unless I could put a lot of tension on it, so I went to the hose level, version one, then two...
It was fun watching this one, but also I learn things and get updated through you guys on all your vid's, so thanks!!!
This is a lot more house than I have ever lived in. Nothing half-way or half-ass. Amazing!
Finally got to see a water level in action. That garage didn’t just build itself. There was a fair bit of planning that happened behind the scenes. Always enjoy your content, keep plugging away.
I learned to use a water level when I was just a kid setting up the family race cars. I still use it all the time doing concrete and landscaping. I zip tie mine to a set of yard sticks.
I used a water level to setup the form boards for the slab for my shop 34 years ago.
Worked great.
I still have it!
We used a home made water level 50 years ago to setup mobile homes. one end set in a 5gal water jug at preferred level. the other end had a valve and magnet to stick to frame. open the valve to get level. We were 15/16 years old back then.
Should frame the size of the bridge out with trim boards and side in between them. Then you can remove the siding and frame to fit between the trim boards
Paul, very nice demonstration with the water level! In every video you guy's make I learn something, and also its great to see you working with your son!!
I've done the water level thing a TON of times. Works great. Well done guys.
ive had a waterdrop for a couple of years, i always get compliments on how the water tastes!
Impressive guys! Used a lot of Hardi when I lived in Houston. Caulks and paints great Just did not like the dust.
Hey Stud Pack, I installed Hardie siding for many years. I don't know if you have used them, but the Gecko locking spacers are the only way to go. They work great in adding "extra hands" for a small crew!
Love those, use them at our Habitat jobsites
I’ve used water levels for leveling mobile homes, makes the work easier. My favorite way is using green antifreeze works year round. Love your channel, keep up the great work and inspiring great work habits.
The water level is the perfect tool for this job - you are 100% right. I have seen $3,500 Stabilia lasers that will work, but they will not be as fast, as cheap or as reliable. I have built several high-end custom homes using a water level, and they are easily the best choice for long-distance leveling. The only problem occurs when air bubbles are accidentally introduced into the water inside the tubing. In that case, you have to patiently fish the bubbles out of the water. So when you are moving the water level, you don't want to shake it or drop it, because this will form bubbles in the water.
I also have used Hardi-trim on a custom home, just like you are using. Make sure that you use full dust masks when you cut it. The cement dust goes everywhere when you cut it - especially when you rip it. I can't emphasize this enough because there are several studies that link this cement dust to health issues. We wore a full painter's mask with replaceable filters which we bought at Home Depot. The paper masks just aren't sufficient. The paint/chemical mask that we used had two replaceable carbon filters. This mask is made to catch the ultra-small particles that a paper mask doesn't.
If you want to be extra safe, install an L-flashing (usually 1.5" or 2" L-flashing that you can buy off the shelf). Make sure it extends around 3.8" -1.2" past the top edge of your top window trim piece. That directs any water that gets under your outside sheathing (cladding or siding) away from the top of the window, and it ensures. that your windows and exterior doors will never leak.
One final suggestion. Try to limit using caulk joints from being your primary source of waterproofing. There are two reasons:
1. Caulk requires maintenance every five years or so, and it is a LOT of work.
2. Caulk (all caulk) breaks down under UV rays from the sun. If the caulk is your primary waterproofing barrier, every time the caulk fails your building leaks.
So use caulk as sparingly as you can. This is a challenge with lap siding because you have to caulk the corner joints where the lap siding meets your vertical corner trim.
When I installed the fiber-cement trim on the custom home we built. I caulked under each piece of fiber cement trim at the top edge or the exposed side edge. This hides the caulk from the sun and will extend the life of some caulks to 40 or 50 years. Then I did not have to worry about exposed caulk at the corner joints.
Don't caulk the bottom of your horizontal trim because you want water to have a place to drain if it gets under the siding.
Awesome stuff thanks Frank!!💪👍
This channel has been absolutely amazing to watch over the years. They definitely deserve more that 589k subscribers. I love to see them make 1million+ this year! Huge inspiration to so many DIYers. Love y’all!
I saw the Easter egg.....go with the darker blue.
This is THE BEST BUILD EVER! Everyone does such a GREAT job & works for perfection! This house will be tighter than a bull's ass in fly season! EXCELLENT WORK guys!
Its really exciting to see everything coming together! The quality of workmanship you put into everything from the house to the editing on the videos is bar none. You guys are a national treasure!
I dado my corners so they are the same width and essentially lock into each other , I also caulk them where there come together.
@@mikeh.1408 nope I dado out part of one piece so they overlap and leave a 1/4”x1/4” revel
Worlds greatest dad right here. These videos are amazing for so many reasons, entertaining, endearing, educational, the recorded memories for the family for generations, and the apes are making money while doing it. Im envious of everything in this video, the house, the dad, the son, the brother in law... and all these jerks have to be super class acts on top of it all...Hope the women in this family know how incredibly lucky they are.
I installed a WaterDrop after doing a ton of research. Awesome. Last weekend two my buddies (45+yrs) were over, saw it, asked about it… each bought one! I drink a gallon of water a day from it and use it for mt counter top ice maker… crystal clear, tastes great… get the mineralizer which makes the taste better!!!
Thumbs up on the Big Stretch.. I have Certanteed cement board siding and it shrink! Big stretch is the ONLY caulking I have ever used that does not fail and I've used a LOT of them!
I used a tube and water to build my deck years ago. Worked PERFECTLY. And cheap
This channel will inspire me to want to build my house with the exact ways these guys are doing it. Keep it up gentlemen!
Great video guys. Been watching for about two years and don’t miss an episode. My Dad showed me a water level about 50 years ago. Still never two old to learn new tricks (even though I’m an old dog). Glad Rad caught you instead of pushing 😮. God Bless. Love seeing family working together.
Looking great guys. The old medic in me was getting a little concerned with pops having to catch his breath. Pray all is well. You guys are doing a fantastic job.
The tile in the sink cabinet killed me😂
At first I thought - not a bad idea to store extra tiles just in case of damage - but then realized they were "installed" lol
Siding trim looks awesome. I like how you added that detail to the windows very subtle but makes a difference.
Rad's a good kid - y'all should keep him!
The water level is fantastic. I used one to make sure two different playsets I bought for the kids would match up exactly when I built a bridge between them. I didn't find that bubbles can screw the level up pretty badly though.
Don't forget temperature effect on density.
This is at least partially covered below but temperature affects density so if one riser is in the shade at 45F and the other is in the sun and warms up to 80F, then for a 100 inch rise the 80deg side will be 0.3in higher than the 45deg side! Usually not going to happen but something to be aware of.
Almost saddened to see the end of these videos, they are so good.
Jordan, maybe you should think about a Stud Pack Live Feed...
Just sayin'
This is what my dad always use when building houses in the Philippines. Rest in peace Dad, I miss all the time I learned a lot from your building skills.
Rad really cracks me up, the dude is hilarious 🤣
I love your Ragin Cajun merch. I'm a Ragin Cajun graduate!!! I think we need some Stud Pack merch that celebrates the Cajun heritage... some kinda saying about how Cajuns build it better or something... something cool! Great job guys. Our family loves watching your videos when we eat dinner.
Would you believe I found that hoodie in Southern California, definitely a family favorite!!
Bro this is better then cable tv I been watching since before rad was here I love this channel especially being and apprentice carpenter i learn just as much here as I do at work
Fantastic Job! It looks great! Congratulations!! You guys are a great team!
14:25 PAUL! Get your fingers outa there!!
Looks fantastic! Great job. Must be great to have spiderman as a son in law to, when building a house.
Yes it is 💪👍
I really love your channel. I started watching from the beginning and it keeps getting better. I did something similar on my house when we resided but I simply used my green laser level and did it at night which my son thought was hilarious. Keep them coming. I can't wait to see how it all turns out.
This has been an amazing series. Watching a top notch job being done on this building has been educational for me, and I first helped my dad build a house in 1978, and I'm still going. Just so much better to be doing this with family!
As usual AWESOME work guys !!!!! I'm always excited when I see the notification for a new episode .
You crack me up the ancients I’m 58 years old. I grew up using a water level with my father until this day I still do my dad was a plaster for many years. Always used to water level for different stuff.
Perfect. Putting all the trim on first is the way to go 👍
Guys what a great looking job on the trim. Also was showed the water level by my father years ago. True every time. Can’t wait to see the siding going on.
10:37 Love the "initiating" call out for each step. Some of my old co-workers and I did that in our QA lab while changing consumables such as filters. Just makes work a bit more fun
Every video is so satisfying. The progress is awesome!
That water level kit is SO cool. I forgot about using that technique... thanks for renewing that level technique....
Looks great!!
Looking friggin awesome guys, what a huge difference just the trim makes.
Hey guys! That's looking awesome! Loving the progress!
Stud Pack crew - you guys nailed this install. Looks so cool!!!! Looking forward to the siding and garage doors
Looking great guys!
Amazing level hack. Thanks!!!
I love when you drop new vids. Great fun to watch the details. Nice to see the mistakes you've made and the why the mistake was made and how to correct them. Keep up the great work.
Good to see Buster!
Looking awesome guys!
Love seeing the progress!
I used the water level a few times while building and doing renos, works a treat as it naturally would.
This place deserves insulated fiberglass roll-up garage doors! No taking up space inside the ceiling, everything rolls right up on inside top. Clean quiet quick to install.
justttttt wait until you see em
@@StudPack👀
Those reveals you made look great. I wish I had done more of that when I was building.
Nice look! Great job fellas!
It is coming together nicely well done all of you
On our house a few years ago we replaced all of the failing masonite siding with Hardie board. All siding, soffits and facia boards with the stuff. It's awesome and we love it.
What a cool trick with the water level. Thanks for sharing that.
Looking great guys. Such a cool project to be doing, let alone with a talented tradesman like your dad. Be thankful for that.
Keep it up guys. Enjoying the content.
Great video as always!
Great advice when doing the corner board. This alos takes care of any inprofections where one wall board might stick out 1/8 of an inch which throws your whole corner board off. All this is covered if you assemble first then install, perfect corners!! Also paint it before you install it!!
Love my RO water system. My system uses a 1 gallon tank. I have the whole thing in the basement directly below the kitchen sink. When we put in the new system I also ran a line to the Fridge so we do have RO ice and cooled drinking water out of the fridge as well. We use a lot of RO water for drinking so I also added an additional 4 gallow tank that I spliced into the original 1 gallon tank in the basement. Pretty simple connections.
I'm a retired tile and stone Mason, used the water level often, specially in large commercial work, they are right on, all the time, no matter how long the distance was, Good Job !!!
You guys are great !💚
I really like the freeze board detail as well as the band board. This makes such a difference compared to siding run from bottom to top.
So awesome, Jordan you will be delighted coming this summer to be in that loft apartment!