Really stupid question but the first saw and 2nd saw to cut the angles. Are those the the same tool? If so what is the name of that saw? Can you link it?
There's no stupid questions! The first saw is a Miter Saw and it's how I cut shorter spans (shorter lengths of boards). The second saw is a Table Saw and it's how I rip long boards (cut along the long side of the board to make it less wide or create 45 degree angles like I do here). I've done this project in the past without a table saw. Any brands will work fine for DIY projects but I use Dewalt. Dewalt Table Saw: amzn.to/3mIYg26 Dewalt Miter Saw: amzn.to/3ZMYDrc
Looks good! I have one post in front of my house that the wife wants me to wrap. A quick tip if you do this again. If you take a screw driver and run it down your mitered edges, it'll close up the gaps and make it look seamless.
I was thinking the same thing when I saw him plane the corners. Any round hard object will work but most everyone is gonna have a screwdriver around if they are doing this project.
Have you had any issues with these separating at the seams or twisting? My builder wrapped my posts but with pine and they are now all separating at the seams and shifting. The now have to all be replaced but I'm not sure if it's a building issue or because it's pine that was used or what, any advice?
I just removed the shutters on my house that looked like the ones on this house and replaced with cedar shutters made from cedar planks… I’m about to do my posts this way! Thank you!
Great video! Exactly what I need for my porch columns. I have a quick question about the wood I should purchase. I know that you used cedar boards and just coated the exterior side of them. Is the cedar best to use for the exterior project? And just coating with some wood sealer like you did is enough to protect from rain? I live in NW where it rains all the time so I am very cautious about getting the wood rot.
Thank you! Cedar is the best exterior wood for it's price and is commonly used for outside projects and construction. Some homes are completely sided with cedar shakes. 1-2 coats of the wood sealer is all you'll need but may need to be re-coated every 5 years or so. It's also bug resistant in case you get termites in your area.
I did a similar project years ago using a similar method as you. The Titebond glue didn’t hold well and the joints opened not long afterward. The second time around I used biscuits and a plate jointer, using Gorilla Glue on the joints. The expanding nature of the Gorilla Glue filled the gaps on the seams and, with the biscuits, I’m certain the wrapped posts will far outlast the rest of the house.
Good stuff. Can't say this without sounding like a tool but if you weren't wearing hearing protection you should definitely reconsider. My grandpa is deaf as shit from doing stuff like this his whole life and not wearing any.
So when you nailed the wrap to the post you do not have to worry about filling that gap between the post and the wrap? Or was it flush to the post on each side?
Wondered the same thing. Doing this at our house and some of the treated 4x4’s aren’t 100% straight. I’m planning to clear silicone the joints at the top and bottom.
I'm going to wrap my aluminum post at my house, but they are 7.5 inches wide, so I need a 1 x 10 x 8, because the 1 x 8 x 8 isn't wide enough. I've looked all over and cant find a 1 x 10 x 8 in a treated or cedar board. Any suggestions?
In a case like that, it's almost better to remove the entire post. I just finished this project on my personal house where the old posts were large cylinders. 1x10 can look real beefy on your front porch. Swapping out posts isn't very difficult - I used pressure treated on mine to save a lot of money and then just stained it a New Cedar color from Cabot. Last thought: you can just use 1x10 pine wood and stain it with deck stain. I'd stain each board front and back to protect from bugs and weather.
@@KellyConcepts Thanks for your quick reply. I thought about pine, but didn't want to have to replace it every other year. I think I will go the replace route. Thanks again for your help.
Just an opinion here. Forgo the cedar and save $$ and paint the posts with an exterior grade white paint. Will match the house trim better. Otherwise good video on box framing the posts.
I require compensation for my house being featured in the background of your video. I'll accept payment in your famous homemade salsa.
The video is not for profit so good luck with the salsa he builds ok I'm not sure of the cooking lol
Are the boards 1x6 or 1x8?
When are we going to do this for our own home?!
Do I get paid for it? lol😉
How would you secure the boards to a metal Pole
Que bien, tengo unos postes 6x6 que necesito revestir
Really stupid question but the first saw and 2nd saw to cut the angles. Are those the the same tool? If so what is the name of that saw? Can you link it?
There's no stupid questions! The first saw is a Miter Saw and it's how I cut shorter spans (shorter lengths of boards). The second saw is a Table Saw and it's how I rip long boards (cut along the long side of the board to make it less wide or create 45 degree angles like I do here). I've done this project in the past without a table saw. Any brands will work fine for DIY projects but I use Dewalt.
Dewalt Table Saw: amzn.to/3mIYg26
Dewalt Miter Saw: amzn.to/3ZMYDrc
Looks good! I have one post in front of my house that the wife wants me to wrap. A quick tip if you do this again. If you take a screw driver and run it down your mitered edges, it'll close up the gaps and make it look seamless.
I was thinking the same thing when I saw him plane the corners.
Any round hard object will work but most everyone is gonna have a screwdriver around if they are doing this project.
Can you elaborate? What type of screwdriver, and what exactly do you do?
Those are 4x4 post your wrapping around, correct? What are the cedar boards your wrapping it around with 1x8? Any ripping or just mitering the 1x's?
Looks good. I used deck boards on my house. A lot cheaper and after seal it will last a long time.
Thank you for the clarity on sealers. Digging the clear you used on the posts.
Looking good
Thanks! This is my new favorite and Thompson's sealer is more affordable than one's I've used in the past too.
Have you had any issues with these separating at the seams or twisting? My builder wrapped my posts but with pine and they are now all separating at the seams and shifting. The now have to all be replaced but I'm not sure if it's a building issue or because it's pine that was used or what, any advice?
It’s because it was pine.
I just removed the shutters on my house that looked like the ones on this house and replaced with cedar shutters made from cedar planks… I’m about to do my posts this way! Thank you!
Great video! Exactly what I need for my porch columns. I have a quick question about the wood I should purchase. I know that you used cedar boards and just coated the exterior side of them. Is the cedar best to use for the exterior project? And just coating with some wood sealer like you did is enough to protect from rain? I live in NW where it rains all the time so I am very cautious about getting the wood rot.
Thank you! Cedar is the best exterior wood for it's price and is commonly used for outside projects and construction. Some homes are completely sided with cedar shakes. 1-2 coats of the wood sealer is all you'll need but may need to be re-coated every 5 years or so. It's also bug resistant in case you get termites in your area.
I did a similar project years ago using a similar method as you. The Titebond glue didn’t hold well and the joints opened not long afterward. The second time around I used biscuits and a plate jointer, using Gorilla Glue on the joints. The expanding nature of the Gorilla Glue filled the gaps on the seams and, with the biscuits, I’m certain the wrapped posts will far outlast the rest of the house.
Have you ever wrapped a round post? I have the old 90’s round different shaped post with railing. I’d like to take the railing off and wrap the post.
Good stuff. Can't say this without sounding like a tool but if you weren't wearing hearing protection you should definitely reconsider. My grandpa is deaf as shit from doing stuff like this his whole life and not wearing any.
So when you nailed the wrap to the post you do not have to worry about filling that gap between the post and the wrap? Or was it flush to the post on each side?
Wondered the same thing. Doing this at our house and some of the treated 4x4’s aren’t 100% straight. I’m planning to clear silicone the joints at the top and bottom.
Great video. Is there something, a screw, anything to anchor the post to the top part? I need to replace 4 posts. Thanks
I'm going to wrap my aluminum post at my house, but they are 7.5 inches wide, so I need a 1 x 10 x 8, because the 1 x 8 x 8 isn't wide enough. I've looked all over and cant find a 1 x 10 x 8 in a treated or cedar board. Any suggestions?
In a case like that, it's almost better to remove the entire post. I just finished this project on my personal house where the old posts were large cylinders. 1x10 can look real beefy on your front porch. Swapping out posts isn't very difficult - I used pressure treated on mine to save a lot of money and then just stained it a New Cedar color from Cabot. Last thought: you can just use 1x10 pine wood and stain it with deck stain. I'd stain each board front and back to protect from bugs and weather.
@@KellyConcepts Thanks for your quick reply. I thought about pine, but didn't want to have to replace it every other year. I think I will go the replace route. Thanks again for your help.
What could I expect to pay to get that done?
Finish screws will help close those gaps
did you do both side of the board at a 45 degree cut? for the post casing
What size are these boards by chance?
Just an opinion here. Forgo the cedar and save $$ and paint the posts with an exterior grade white paint. Will match the house trim better. Otherwise good video on box framing the posts.
How are the miter cuts holding up one year later?
They didn't start out great so I doubt they're getting better.
What size and kind of cedar did you use?
They really look great. Where are you getting your cedar from?
What size boards you use?
Where did you buy the cedar board?
Just from Home Depot. It was cheaper there than Lowe's.
Looks rickety, especially when weathered.
I've put these on a rental in a shady part of town 4yrs ago, they still look amazing today. May need a new coat of sealer soon every 5 years or so.
I have a metal pole I'd like to cover like this... Any tips?
All the B.S, you put in the "Cutting post" section needs to be in the Intro. You waste my time