My daughter was born today. and you posting a video is a very comforting thing for me as I sit in the recovery room, watching my wife sleep while I attend to my newborn daughter.
awesome! I have four..and four fantastic sets of memories! Remember..this is just the begining of about 20 years of dedicated living with how they grow.
I wish I could have you as a journeyman the gap of knowledge between your generation and mine is fleeting if not lost completely. I’m a third year concrete carpenter and you just taught me more in 15 minutes than I’ve learned in 2 years and 2 different footings.
Now this is the only guy I found on youtube that really knows what he's doing concerning concrete formwork and pouring. I see so many people doing concrete work who shouldn't be. It blows my mind. I spent 18 years doing commercial concrete formwork on big jobs in Southern California between 1978 to 1997. This man knows his stuff.
I've been working in the trades in various arenas for a couple decades now, starting as a young teenager working with my dad. I've had a lot of men teach me how things should be done and why they should be done, several of whom were master craftsmen, but Mr. Wadsworth, sir, I was never lucky enough to have a teacher of your caliber. I can count the men I truly respect on my fingers with room to spare and you number among them. You'll have in me a faithful viewer for as long as you care to make videos.
Agreed! You, my friend, should have a dozen young guns standing by you absorbing every piece of information , as you go. I fear future generations will be completely clueless in these matters.
You are doing a service to humanity, teaching generations of men and women who may of never been taught with respect or a knowledge base such as yours, thank you for teaching me something new every video, thank you for keeping me honest and increasing my level of integrity and ability. Please keep up the good work
I have zero experience in construction and all of this is super complicated however the way you articulate the steps and processes gives even a dummy like me a better understanding. Thank you for taking the time to make these. All of us thoroughly enjoy them and look forward to the next.
Wow, 13 episodes and you still haven't started pouring concrete. I'm not complaining, I just had no idea how much prep work went in before you even got to really "building". Also Nate, I like the title card at 0:23. And you do a really good job with the audio; it really adds a great professional feel to these videos!
compressTarGz I have been building forms for years. I always say “it’s not wrong until it, (concrete) is poured. “ Removing mistakes made in concrete is really terrible.
I really believe this series is going to be referenced long after we’re all gone. This is what I love about the digital age, the sharing of knowledge. Cheers!
Kinda quoting your words... "when someone flairs up because they have been asked to clarify their process and are too insecure to clarify their approach, in turn becoming argumentative and difficult to work with" one of the greatest pieces of advise and well said. I work as a sole contractor most of the time and get sub contractors to do the work that I am unqualified to do and this can be a difficult road to go down when faced with subcontractors ego's. Its gold when you find good people to work with, hold onto them! Good relationships are key to smooth and successful projects.
I just recently stumbled upon your channel while studying on how to calculate retraining walls, and it really gives me much more context to think about. You really explain it amazingly also. Looking forward to seeing more!
Watching you and uncle bumblefu...dge/AvE... is reminds me of the old cartoons where they have the angel and devil on their shoulders. I appreciate the wisdom and skill you are showcasing and passing along to your viewers!
As someone who knows nothing about building work, today I learnt something, because you are such a knowledgeable man and a wise and skilled educator. Thank you.
EXCELLENT, you're a true craftsman! You did a super job of explain the "setup".....and from my standpoint a great teacher. I'm a person who has built a lot of bulkheads and poured a lot of footings....and I thoroughly enjoyed the work. I like concrete!!!!!! Great video work and great forming/steel work....bring on more! ....13
Can't not watch your videos! Top notch editing, sound, and content. You put lots of time and effort into doing it right in your building as well as the videos. Wonderful to see someone with pride in their crafts - professional and hobby.
Essential Craftsman is a great series-I love the home building with Surveying (I am a Public Land Surveyor in CA) and a Civil Engineer (I am a Registered Civil Engineer in CA) and an Oregon State University graduate (1982).
Please, please, please give us more videos like this one....longer and full of specifics. You’re such a great teacher. Every video i learn from and am reminded what I don’t know (in a positive way). Thank you.
My God. I would not be surprised if you forgot 10 times information that I have ever had! The amount of knowledge in your head is absolutely staggering! Thanks for documenting this whole process. I guarentee I will never be able to build a house, but I am glued to my screen nonetheless (that's how you know this is good content). I probably have learned more in the last 2-3 weeks (since I have discovered this channel) than I've learned in the last 2-3 years! Thanks again and please keep this build going!
@13:04...The 150# pcf formula is hydrostatic pressure. Hydraulic is a liquid moving in a confined space under pressure. Hydrostatic is liquid pressure exerted at rest. It is also important to know that vibrating can increase this pressure. I enjoyed the video.
Its nice to see a guy doing concrete the way its supposed to be done without sacrificing a bit of quality. Excellent job on the footing and wall, that was one serious footer and wall! Great job. You don't see this kind of work anymore, especially in the small concrete companies. The bigger commercial companies might do better work like this but all the guys I have to bid against would NEVER do work like this, so I having to constantly deal with explaining to customers why my price is ALWAYS the highest bid. Usually lowest bid wins but when a customer has high concerns for quality then I typically win the bid due to our reviews
I so appreciate what you do. An engineer can do calculations and prepare drawings but to take drawings and make them into concrete(ha) reality takes great intelligence, experience, know how, discipline, determination, integrity, accuracy, etc and a ton of energy! My Father was a master carpenter and he knew so much. Watching you makes me remember working with my Dad and how very much I admired and was impressed by him as I am with you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I became a civil/structural engineer and I appreciate your recognition of the discipline. Cheers! 👍
So pleased to have found your channel. You describe everything so well and use a lot of common sense in your approach to construction. Started in the building game at 15 and I'm now 65....... and still learning! Anyone who thinks he has learned it all hasn't learned a lot at all. I shall look forward to following you! Re the form work strength , one thing that was told to me when I first started was "never underestimate the pressure of wet concrete". You know your stuff!
It always amazes me how people see construction work as a low skill job. I wish everyone could watch this and see how much skill goes into something as simple as pouring a footing. Love you your channel! And its always great inspiration for a young aspiring craftsman like my self.
Great progress, can't tell you much I look forward to seeing that RUclips notice that you've posted a video. It's a drop everything and watch moment. Thanks.
I feel that not only are you building a house, but you are giving life lessons for everyone to learn from. Nice lesson at the end, I agree, if they are not pleasant to work with, it might be time to find someone else to work with.
I work for a guy building all kinds of structures for his farm and mill. I’m working solo probably 80% of the time which has its challenges but it’s peaceful and I enjoy it. But every once in a while he decides to come try and help out, and when I’m spending time doing things like where Scott is shooting grade and leveling forms for those footings and taking his time to make sure it’s done right, this guy just cannot stand it. I always say “well you pay me by the hour so I’ll do it your way”. Then he asks why I say that. And I reply that it’s because he will be paying me a lot more later while trying work around this part that’s out of tolerance. He typically just lets me work now. Anyways Scott, Nate I love your videos. Keep up the good work.
The house build series is extremely interesting, and I love it. I also now know that I will be hiring a contractor if I want a new house - it'll be well worth the money to have someone who has already practiced all of this come in and take care of everything. Plus, my back would go into full-on rebellion if I tried to make it do all of that work!
Watching your videos, in particular the demonstrations following the theory, make for many 'eureka' moments where suddenly I understand. Properly. You are a generous mentor, thank you for the time you put into your videos.
I have to say, I found your channel about 3 days ago. And ever since then i have found a lot of my free time getting taken up watching your videos. You are an inspiration to a young tradesman such as myself and I am always thankful when men with a wealth of knowledge such as yourself choose to share what it has taken years to learn. Thank you so much for putting these videos up. I hope you take pride in knowing that at least this man is learning a great deal from you and that it will help me to better provide for my family and learn things that might not have got taught to younger guys such as myself. Thank you.
Right. I saw one of your videos on AvE's channel only recently and have just caught up with every single episode on your channel, in order. Sir, you are an inspiration - I'm lost for words. Thank you so much for this superb content, your teachings, thougts and experience. Here's to many more!
I love your common sense, no BS attitude. AvE sent me here and I'm very glad he recommended it. You, sir, are a wealth of knowledge and thank you for sharing it with us.
Scott, just starting watching your spec house build. Poured concrete in my younger days and thought I knew a lot about concrete. After watching your for build, I realize that I don't know jack. Retired from public safety cause concrete work was too hard on my body. Tha KS for the informative videos.
I also 'arrived' at you site via AvE and I have just watch your series from the start. I am retired from the construction industry in Cape Town, South Africa, but am not an artisan and yet you made me relook at my tape measure. There doesn't seem to be any advantages of having a Stanley when you are on the metric system. I learned a lot, thank you. America must be one of the last to hang on to the old feet and inches. Thanks for great educational vids.
As a contractor I love your thoughts on customer-trade relations there. A customer shouldn't but a trades chops but they shouldn't be afraid to ask questions either. And anyone worth their salt will be able to talk about it with a customer.
Symons forms are fun to work with, built many walls and foundations using them. Getting the footings flat as possible is key. Great video., Thanks for sharing
Back when I was a form Carpenter on a wall crew I sure would have appreciated someone like you doing the footings ahead of my work. One ATTABOY for your emphasis on setting up for the Simon forms.
That's why I'm here too! Been watching most of the day now XD I don't have any use for the information from the video's really, but they sure are interesting to watch
Did you ever get an answer to this? I checked all of the songs Dustin has on iTunes and I don't hear this one. I wonder if it was custom made for this channel?
Fantastic video! The craftsmanship is always excellent, but also I'd like to point out the really lovely production quality.. it's so great to hear you so clearly, and the edit is functional and entertaining. Bravo to everyone involved!
I loved the remarks per defensive workers. Some people really can't stand anybody questioning their authority. On the flip side, it's a good reminder to stay humble and capable of teaching and explaining.
Scott, Just watched the latest AvE video, he gives you quite the shoutout (after he remembers your name). At the end he offers you the saw he recently took apart, for parts. Might be a nice gesture to reach out. You both make great, but VERY different videos.
Τοιχία αντιστήριξης λέγεται αυτό το έργο στην Ελλάδα. χαιρετίσματα από έναν οικοδόμο. Κάνετε καλή δουλειά με μεράκι σας θαυμάζω και σας παρακολουθώ τα λέτε πολύ σωστά.
This is one awesome undertaking! To embark on a "tutorial" house build along with knowledgeable commentary... dwarfs anything I've ever seen! Thank you!
The wealth of knowledge that you provide is incredible, thank you for sharing it with the world. Priceless information in every single episode!!! Greatest learning channel on RUclips. Pure class act sir thanks again!
Wow!! Your customers had a real contractor show up on the job when you got there. I don't know of any concrete contractors that have your expertise. Thanks for way to much knowledge for my small brain to comprehend. I just glad you know it and are willing to share. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Take care.
I loved your insight and patience to explain things , I work with concrete structures , from planning all the way to execution , even though I didn't need any explanation. Listening to your pleasant talk made you sound like Mr Roger for a moment , will you be my neighbor ? 😊
Great video............. I have made concrete forms for +30 years for buildings, form works in underground mines and I find this interesting, work with different people and or watch videos from other countries is something I like you learn other ways of doing the work and you have great tips. Thank you for your skill both for teaching and in the work you do and taking your time and for free teaching other people, not much in life that has quality is for free.
It is very refreshing to watch your videos. You explain things very clearly and concise. Also nice to see someone else who believes in doing things right, no matter what. BTW, Please be careful working under that bank!
Great video, great explanation of step downs and elevations. Cant wait to see more on this project. I still have old school David White Transit without the beeps, bells and whistles, lol. Great job!!
I just found this channel. I love it! I'm a Swedish welder 40+ years old, you have what is lacking today, pride in your work. I ask the Young Guns in our shop, -do you want to pay for the thing you just made? -if not, why would a customer want to? We weld smal series of pipe/tube products and some days one man welds stainless, steel and aluminium with mig/mag, tig and solder with oxy/acetylene, all in one day. and every welder is subjekt to testing at moments notice, on all the above. To find welders capable is impossible so we train them ourselves, i can do that, no problem. (Mostly😉) butt how do you teach some one pride in their work? To strive to be the best he can be? How do you get a young guy to stop and think, i can't send this, it locks like @#$@! . And fix it? Sorry for the rant and thanks for a excellent channel /from sweden.
Oh!! Now I remember why I never got in the concrete business! Wonderful work, things are coming along nicely. It will be so satisfying to see the pours!
I learned a bunch of things today. But, despite learning some new things about concrete, the biggest thing I learned was "There are way too many mistakes to make, to do this yourself. Pay someone else to do it." Sometimes I feel like "Great, I know how to do this", this time, ehn, even with practice, maybe not. I noticed you threw in some visual anchors in post-production to establish what was where. That helped make things clearer.
Always such good info well presented. And your contsruction vocab is fun to listen to as well. I'm looking forward to the video of the pour of the footings and wall.
This series of videos, makes me wish I was ( or could ) in your school class. You`re a good and thorough Teacher. Merry Christmas and all the best of continued good health in the New Year, to you and all your subscribers too.
Hi Scott, No drone, no problem. runs double cable across and tension on each side. attached camera with pulley manually dread. try couples of time to get your best shot. We have done this in the race car track.
Hello! Nice vid once again. Enjoy watching how you work. Its like you said; severall ways to get the job done. And by watching I get ideas from a collegue across the globe. Keep em coming.
fingers crossed for concrete next week! I love watching your series. It reminds me of building with my dad (he likes building his own houses). Lots of good memories - concrete forms included
Most interesting. In my youth, I was a carpenter's helper in Wash., D.C. helping with form-work. During a big poor of a column, I had to watch out for a 'blow-out'. And at times, some concrete would leak out of the bottom. These columns were four-foot square and twelve ft. high. Luckily, I never saw a huge blow-out.
Whats the song that plays in this vid im looking evrey where and the links dont bring me to it either...id really like to have the whole song thank you frome one carpenter to another
My daughter was born today. and you posting a video is a very comforting thing for me as I sit in the recovery room, watching my wife sleep while I attend to my newborn daughter.
Congratulations.
Essential Craftsman thank you sir.
A very warm welcome to the little one on her very first birthday, and my warmest congratulations to you and your lady wife, from London England :)
awesome! I have four..and four fantastic sets of memories! Remember..this is just the begining of about 20 years of dedicated living with how they grow.
Congratulations and warmest wishes
I wish I could have you as a journeyman the gap of knowledge between your generation and mine is fleeting if not lost completely. I’m a third year concrete carpenter and you just taught me more in 15 minutes than I’ve learned in 2 years and 2 different footings.
Also the nail gun did offend me 😉
Love the little monologue at the end. The working world needs more decent men like you.
Now this is the only guy I found on youtube that really knows what he's doing concerning concrete formwork and pouring. I see so many people doing concrete work who shouldn't be. It blows my mind. I spent 18 years doing commercial concrete formwork on big jobs in Southern California between 1978 to 1997. This man knows his stuff.
I've been working in the trades in various arenas for a couple decades now, starting as a young teenager working with my dad. I've had a lot of men teach me how things should be done and why they should be done, several of whom were master craftsmen, but Mr. Wadsworth, sir, I was never lucky enough to have a teacher of your caliber. I can count the men I truly respect on my fingers with room to spare and you number among them. You'll have in me a faithful viewer for as long as you care to make videos.
Agreed!
You, my friend, should have a dozen young guns standing by you absorbing every piece of information , as you go. I fear future generations will be completely clueless in these matters.
@@patrickmoore1602 I'm 43 and "the men" I see behind me do not inspire confidence, 🙄
You are doing a service to humanity, teaching generations of men and women who may of never been taught with respect or a knowledge base such as yours, thank you for teaching me something new every video, thank you for keeping me honest and increasing my level of integrity and ability.
Please keep up the good work
I have zero experience in construction and all of this is super complicated however the way you articulate the steps and processes gives even a dummy like me a better understanding. Thank you for taking the time to make these. All of us thoroughly enjoy them and look forward to the next.
Wow, 13 episodes and you still haven't started pouring concrete. I'm not complaining, I just had no idea how much prep work went in before you even got to really "building".
Also Nate, I like the title card at 0:23. And you do a really good job with the audio; it really adds a great professional feel to these videos!
compressTarGz measure twice (or more), cut once. It is a whole lot of work and time to rework a mistake.
Measure never. Cut five times and it's still too short!
compressTarGz I have been building forms for years. I always say “it’s not wrong until it, (concrete) is poured. “
Removing mistakes made in concrete is really terrible.
I watched an AvE vid earlier today and have been binge watching your stuff ever since. haha You're a great craftsman! Thank you for the content.
I really believe this series is going to be referenced long after we’re all gone. This is what I love about the digital age, the sharing of knowledge. Cheers!
Kinda quoting your words... "when someone flairs up because they have been asked to clarify their process and are too insecure to clarify their approach, in turn becoming argumentative and difficult to work with" one of the greatest pieces of advise and well said. I work as a sole contractor most of the time and get sub contractors to do the work that I am unqualified to do and this can be a difficult road to go down when faced with subcontractors ego's. Its gold when you find good people to work with, hold onto them! Good relationships are key to smooth and successful projects.
I just recently stumbled upon your channel while studying on how to calculate retraining walls, and it really gives me much more context to think about. You really explain it amazingly also. Looking forward to seeing more!
So many of the other commenters have already said how much we enjoy your videos, I'll just say thanks Scott !
Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍 👍
This is not a "the cheapest axe on Amazon" video. This is pure gold.
Is that a dig at another popular craftsman?
@@Bl00DmixedWithPoison it’s a dig at wrangler star.
@@drummerboy3377 i know but i wasnt gonna call the bloke out haha
@@drummerboy3377
who the fuck is wanger star?
Watching you and uncle bumblefu...dge/AvE... is reminds me of the old cartoons where they have the angel and devil on their shoulders. I appreciate the wisdom and skill you are showcasing and passing along to your viewers!
YrocATX
I understand that, and it's not hard to figure out which is which ! 😊
Seeing a new EC video makes my day, thanks for all that you're doing Scott, the world could do with more people like you :)
As someone who knows nothing about building work, today I learnt something, because you are such a knowledgeable man and a wise and skilled educator. Thank you.
3rd time watching these series, can't get enough. Hoping on finding a employer/mentor like EC someday. Hello from kingdom of The Netherlands
EXCELLENT, you're a true craftsman! You did a super job of explain the "setup".....and from my standpoint a great teacher.
I'm a person who has built a lot of bulkheads and poured a lot of footings....and I thoroughly enjoyed the work. I like concrete!!!!!!
Great video work and great forming/steel work....bring on more!
....13
arkansas13 I like concrete is something I’ve never heard but made me laugh.
I know almost nothing about form work but after watching this video, I have a fine appreciation for what those guys do.
Glad to know I am not the only one that does rethinking through the entire process.
Sir I just want to you know how much I appreciate your channel. I’m just a journeyman electrician learning more. Thank you so much!!
Can't not watch your videos! Top notch editing, sound, and content. You put lots of time and effort into doing it right in your building as well as the videos. Wonderful to see someone with pride in their crafts - professional and hobby.
Essential Craftsman is a great series-I love the home building with Surveying (I am a Public Land Surveyor in CA) and a Civil Engineer (I am a Registered Civil Engineer in CA) and an Oregon State University graduate (1982).
And a sinner saved by the grace of Jesus Christ (baptized in the Columbia River - Easter 1978).
Please, please, please give us more videos like this one....longer and full of specifics. You’re such a great teacher. Every video i learn from and am reminded what I don’t know (in a positive way). Thank you.
My God. I would not be surprised if you forgot 10 times information that I have ever had! The amount of knowledge in your head is absolutely staggering! Thanks for documenting this whole process. I guarentee I will never be able to build a house, but I am glued to my screen nonetheless (that's how you know this is good content). I probably have learned more in the last 2-3 weeks (since I have discovered this channel) than I've learned in the last 2-3 years! Thanks again and please keep this build going!
@13:04...The 150# pcf formula is hydrostatic pressure. Hydraulic is a liquid moving in a confined space under pressure. Hydrostatic is liquid pressure exerted at rest. It is also important to know that vibrating can increase this pressure. I enjoyed the video.
This is the best channel on RUclips. I enjoy watching the new videos in my truck with a coffee before work.
Its nice to see a guy doing concrete the way its supposed to be done without sacrificing a bit of quality. Excellent job on the footing and wall, that was one serious footer and wall! Great job.
You don't see this kind of work anymore, especially in the small concrete companies. The bigger commercial companies might do better work like this but all the guys I have to bid against would NEVER do work like this, so I having to constantly deal with explaining to customers why my price is ALWAYS the highest bid. Usually lowest bid wins but when a customer has high concerns for quality then I typically win the bid due to our reviews
I love how you present your trade. Very soothing and informative. I wish there were more people like you in the world.
I so appreciate what you do. An engineer can do calculations and prepare drawings but to take drawings and make them into concrete(ha) reality takes great intelligence, experience, know how, discipline, determination, integrity, accuracy, etc and a ton of energy! My Father was a master carpenter and he knew so much. Watching you makes me remember working with my Dad and how very much I admired and was impressed by him as I am with you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I became a civil/structural engineer and I appreciate your recognition of the discipline. Cheers! 👍
LOVE IT!..REAL CRAFTSMAN..REAL PERSON..REAL INSTRUCTOR!!..THANKYOU!
So pleased to have found your channel. You describe everything so well and use a lot of common sense in your approach to construction. Started in the building game at 15 and I'm now 65....... and still learning! Anyone who thinks he has learned it all hasn't learned a lot at all. I shall look forward to following you!
Re the form work strength , one thing that was told to me when I first started was "never underestimate the pressure of wet concrete". You know your stuff!
It always amazes me how people see construction work as a low skill job. I wish everyone could watch this and see how much skill goes into something as simple as pouring a footing. Love you your channel! And its always great inspiration for a young aspiring craftsman like my self.
standing on a finished form as you are loosing light. solid work. solid series.
Great progress, can't tell you much I look forward to seeing that RUclips notice that you've posted a video. It's a drop everything and watch moment. Thanks.
I feel that not only are you building a house, but you are giving life lessons for everyone to learn from. Nice lesson at the end, I agree, if they are not pleasant to work with, it might be time to find someone else to work with.
I work for a guy building all kinds of structures for his farm and mill. I’m working solo probably 80% of the time which has its challenges but it’s peaceful and I enjoy it. But every once in a while he decides to come try and help out, and when I’m spending time doing things like where Scott is shooting grade and leveling forms for those footings and taking his time to make sure it’s done right, this guy just cannot stand it. I always say “well you pay me by the hour so I’ll do it your way”. Then he asks why I say that. And I reply that it’s because he will be paying me a lot more later while trying work around this part that’s out of tolerance. He typically just lets me work now. Anyways Scott, Nate I love your videos. Keep up the good work.
Yes. Very true statement. Within reason, you should always be able to ask questions and expect well informed answers.
I used a couple of your videos to teach some of my classmates how to build a sawhorse! It's never to late to start a new craft or hobby!
Came here from AvE, now i don’t build anything except the odd birdfeeder or chopping board but i find this very interresting, thanks.
Subbed.
:)
punkloader he has some great videos
Go back through the old stuff for sure. This channel is a gem. It was cool to see that AvE is a fan.
The house build series is extremely interesting, and I love it. I also now know that I will be hiring a contractor if I want a new house - it'll be well worth the money to have someone who has already practiced all of this come in and take care of everything. Plus, my back would go into full-on rebellion if I tried to make it do all of that work!
I'll probably never do any of these things. But now I have an appreciation for what's involved, and maybe notice when and where it's done right.
Watching your videos, in particular the demonstrations following the theory, make for many 'eureka' moments where suddenly I understand. Properly. You are a generous mentor, thank you for the time you put into your videos.
I have to say, I found your channel about 3 days ago. And ever since then i have found a lot of my free time getting taken up watching your videos. You are an inspiration to a young tradesman such as myself and I am always thankful when men with a wealth of knowledge such as yourself choose to share what it has taken years to learn. Thank you so much for putting these videos up. I hope you take pride in knowing that at least this man is learning a great deal from you and that it will help me to better provide for my family and learn things that might not have got taught to younger guys such as myself. Thank you.
Right. I saw one of your videos on AvE's channel only recently and have just caught up with every single episode on your channel, in order. Sir, you are an inspiration - I'm lost for words. Thank you so much for this superb content, your teachings, thougts and experience. Here's to many more!
and of course best wishes to the unfatigable Nate, Cy and all others! all the best from London, UK.
The information you provide in the videos you put out, is extremely informative. And not at all boring in my perspective!
I don’t know anything about construction but I love your videos!
I love your common sense, no BS attitude. AvE sent me here and I'm very glad he recommended it. You, sir, are a wealth of knowledge and thank you for sharing it with us.
Scott, just starting watching your spec house build. Poured concrete in my younger days and thought I knew a lot about concrete. After watching your for build, I realize that I don't know jack. Retired from public safety cause concrete work was too hard on my body. Tha KS for the informative videos.
I also 'arrived' at you site via AvE and I have just watch your series from the start. I am retired from the construction industry in Cape Town, South Africa, but am not an artisan and yet you made me relook at my tape measure. There doesn't seem to be any advantages of having a Stanley when you are on the metric system. I learned a lot, thank you. America must be one of the last to hang on to the old feet and inches. Thanks for great educational vids.
As a contractor I love your thoughts on customer-trade relations there. A customer shouldn't but a trades chops but they shouldn't be afraid to ask questions either. And anyone worth their salt will be able to talk about it with a customer.
Symons forms are fun to work with, built many walls and foundations using them. Getting the footings flat as possible is key. Great video., Thanks for sharing
You'll be a million subscriber channel in 2018, damn good info...much respect
Greats vids! Started the carpenters union last year been framing and tilt ups and love your vids. Keep it up you got a great channel.
Back when I was a form Carpenter on a wall crew I sure would have appreciated someone like you doing the footings ahead of my work. One ATTABOY for your emphasis on setting up for the Simon forms.
AvE brought me here
Awesome channel !
Subscribed and binge watching.
Great stuff
Who or what is AvE? Link or better description please!
ruclips.net/channel/UChWv6Pn_zP0rI6lgGt3MyfA
That's why I'm here too! Been watching most of the day now XD I don't have any use for the information from the video's really, but they sure are interesting to watch
Me too!
I do this for a living. That is some of the most accurate and all round best footing I have seen.
I see in the info that the music in this episode is by Dustin Ruth. What song is it? Thanks for sharing so much knowledge, keep it up!
Did you ever get an answer to this? I checked all of the songs Dustin has on iTunes and I don't hear this one. I wonder if it was custom made for this channel?
Fantastic video! The craftsmanship is always excellent, but also I'd like to point out the really lovely production quality.. it's so great to hear you so clearly, and the edit is functional and entertaining. Bravo to everyone involved!
Thank you, Sir. So few people understand the intricacies of what goes into foundation methodology and the sheer importance of it.
I loved the remarks per defensive workers. Some people really can't stand anybody questioning their authority. On the flip side, it's a good reminder to stay humble and capable of teaching and explaining.
Scott, Just watched the latest AvE video, he gives you quite the shoutout (after he remembers your name). At the end he offers you the saw he recently took apart, for parts. Might be a nice gesture to reach out. You both make great, but VERY different videos.
I worked with my step dad on freeway construction. Most of what we built was concrete forms and false work. You are doing fantastic work.
I thought I would never watch the whole video. now I want more.... awesome work!!
Please do more videos like this which have a lot of details. Im enjoying learning!
Very good job.those are not going to budge!Awesome work as usual. Thanks E.C.
Τοιχία αντιστήριξης λέγεται αυτό το έργο στην Ελλάδα. χαιρετίσματα από έναν οικοδόμο. Κάνετε καλή δουλειά με μεράκι σας θαυμάζω και σας παρακολουθώ τα λέτε πολύ σωστά.
This guy knows construction, especially framing and concrete. Amazing!
You're an amazing craftsman. Thank you for sharing your knowledge for the benefit of others. It is appreciated more than you know!!!
Once again I find myself looking for words to praise this channel and the wonderful effort put into the videos : )
This is one awesome undertaking! To embark on a "tutorial" house build along with knowledgeable commentary... dwarfs anything I've ever seen! Thank you!
What is the title of the song that is played throughout?
The wealth of knowledge that you provide is incredible, thank you for sharing it with the world. Priceless information in every single episode!!! Greatest learning channel on RUclips. Pure class act sir thanks again!
Good stuff Scott. Always a pleasure stopping by to see your progress and learn a thing or two.
Practical mechanic science! I love this series. Thanks again for sharing
Wow!! Your customers had a real contractor show up on the job when you got there. I don't know of any concrete contractors that have your expertise. Thanks for way to much knowledge for my small brain to comprehend. I just glad you know it and are willing to share. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Take care.
I loved your insight and patience to explain things , I work with concrete structures , from planning all the way to execution , even though I didn't need any explanation. Listening to your pleasant talk made you sound like Mr Roger for a moment , will you be my neighbor ? 😊
Great video............. I have made concrete forms for +30 years for buildings, form works in underground mines and I find this interesting, work with different people and or watch videos from other countries is something I like you learn other ways of doing the work and you have great tips. Thank you for your skill both for teaching and in the work you do and taking your time and for free teaching other people, not much in life that has quality is for free.
I hope you plan to install a beautiful lawn out there! :)
Collaborative video?
Your voice has the perfect timbre for explaining things. You could seriously be on the radio. Or books on tape. Something!
definitely one of my favourite you tubers
It is very refreshing to watch your videos. You explain things very clearly and concise. Also nice to see someone else who believes in doing things right, no matter what. BTW, Please be careful working under that bank!
Great video, great explanation of step downs and elevations. Cant wait to see more on this project. I still have old school David White Transit without the beeps, bells and whistles, lol.
Great job!!
I’m pretty pumped to see the Crete start to flow.
I just found this channel.
I love it!
I'm a Swedish welder 40+ years old, you have what is lacking today, pride in your work.
I ask the Young Guns in our shop, -do you want to pay for the thing you just made? -if not, why would a customer want to?
We weld smal series of pipe/tube products and some days one man welds stainless, steel and aluminium with mig/mag, tig and solder with oxy/acetylene, all in one day. and every welder is subjekt to testing at moments notice, on all the above.
To find welders capable is impossible so we train them ourselves, i can do that, no problem. (Mostly😉)
butt how do you teach some one pride in their work? To strive to be the best he can be?
How do you get a young guy to stop and think, i can't send this, it locks like @#$@! . And fix it?
Sorry for the rant and thanks for a excellent channel /from sweden.
Class act Scott. Always look forward to a new video.
Oh!! Now I remember why I never got in the concrete business! Wonderful work, things are coming along nicely. It will be so satisfying to see the pours!
I can't wait to see how this project turns out :) I love your content
I learned a bunch of things today. But, despite learning some new things about concrete, the biggest thing I learned was "There are way too many mistakes to make, to do this yourself. Pay someone else to do it." Sometimes I feel like "Great, I know how to do this", this time, ehn, even with practice, maybe not.
I noticed you threw in some visual anchors in post-production to establish what was where. That helped make things clearer.
Always such good info well presented. And your contsruction vocab is fun to listen to as well. I'm looking forward to the video of the pour of the footings and wall.
This series of videos, makes me wish I was ( or could ) in your school class. You`re a good and thorough Teacher.
Merry Christmas and all the best of continued good health in the New Year, to you and all your subscribers too.
Hi Scott, No drone, no problem. runs double cable across and tension on each side. attached camera with pulley manually dread. try couples of time to get your best shot. We have done this in the race car track.
Hello! Nice vid once again. Enjoy watching how you work. Its like you said; severall ways to get the job done. And by watching I get ideas from a collegue across the globe. Keep em coming.
fingers crossed for concrete next week!
I love watching your series. It reminds me of building with my dad (he likes building his own houses). Lots of good memories - concrete forms included
Most interesting. In my youth, I was a carpenter's helper in Wash., D.C. helping with form-work. During a big poor of a column, I had to watch out for a 'blow-out'. And at times, some concrete would leak out of the bottom. These columns were four-foot square and twelve ft. high. Luckily, I never saw a huge blow-out.
Whats the song that plays in this vid im looking evrey where and the links dont bring me to it either...id really like to have the whole song thank you frome one carpenter to another
Anyone know what song it is? It's not on Dustin Ruth's channel
Will you make a video teaching us how to tie extension cords like you did @ 2:49? Might make for a cool side tip video.
i saw how you wrapped up that extension cord. I do that all the time, you should make a video explaining it. Great episode as usual.
I'm a contractor your age with my roots in framing.I would have enjoyed working side by side with you in the past and shared our skills.