I’ve been building custom cabinets for 15 + years and installing for 4 +years. And the easy to follow tricks and tips you offer are priceless. Your calm and informative way you explain your process is awesome. I wish more professionals watched your channel. We can all learn something new everyday day. Keep up the good work. FROM MN
The creative use of design makes the concealed door blend into the wall like magic. Anyone planning to install a concealed door should take a close look into those pivot hinges. They operate so smoothly all other hinge options come in second place.
Bar, golf sim, dj booth. Those seem to be touchstones for houses I don't jive with aethlestically. Workmanship top notch obviously. Also, track saw for miter beams is an A#1 pro tip. Had some Doug Fir beams to do (never done beams before) and they turned out perfect.
Dam Spence!!! You did a nice job. Quality to the fullest. Your work is always superior, and yes, you should have charged more for the slat wall. Your worth every penny of it.
@@ronallen6578 he didn't say what he charged, rather he alluded to it being "expensive". Also, the word expensive is speculative to each each and every single person and individual. I will say, Spencer, if you paid $400 a sheet for 4 x 10 of rift cut white oak, you need to find a different supplier. I'm a professional custom cabinet maker with nearly 30 years in the business and I never pay anywhere near 400 bucks a sheet.and that is buying a one off and not bulk
@@mim2046 I'm sure every job he does is expensive. I wouldn't pay that for plywood either. Rift cut or whatever. Prices are being thrown at the wall to see what sticks. Everything these days is totally out of control. I've been a woodworker for 45+ years.
Spencer, The Craftsmanship that You bring to the Table is 2nd to no one. Your Attention to detail is impeccable. Every time I watch one of Your videos, I not only learn something, but the work you do Blows My Mind. Looking forward to seeing the completion of this magnificent Job. Thanks for Bringing this Wonderful Channel that You have Created. All The Best to You Brother.
This is a great representation of your excellent work. This must be a home of an Indiana Pacer. 8 foot doors, high ceilings, well, really high ceilings…Just a guess here.
Big, all-consuming jobs (different industry) were always nerve-wracking. Not just the work to be done, but the work we turned away - will the customer wait? Ever come back?
Fantastic work on a true mcmansion with "interesting" design. And yes a nightmare on move in day with nearly all trades present. Worst was 50 construction vehicles 20 trades on-site,on moving day. Would've cost owner an additional $2500 to hold the moving vans until completion. When communication fails for completion date,everyone suffers.
Awesome work, Spencer, you always impress. Is there no other wood available in Indiana than poplar? It takes paint great, but stain-grade it is NOT. Even if you have a talented finisher/painter to stain your poplar, why not use a better-quality wood? One that will take stain better and look better in the end? Even if your finisher is a miracle worker, to hide the wild color variations in poplar-blend in those deep purples with the urine-colored yellows-the finished product will be muddy and indistinct with none of the beauty of the wood grain visible. Your clients can clearly afford an upgrade on the wood species. It’s your job as the craftsman to guide them to make better decisions.
It'll stain fine. What is the alternative??? Right now the design trends point to either white oak or walnut which are radically more expensive. Poplar is a great value and can be stained just fine.
In Colorado we commonly use alder as a more affordable stain grade option, but white oak is hugely popular here right now. I also was surprised to hear the poplar would be stained. I think as long as it is a dark stain color, it will still look nice once it is finished.
Nice work. I was at a project this week, pretty big house, every room had 4 to 6 workers; drywall, painters, electricians, etc.. Outside were masons, drainage, landscapers... Plus the GC and owners with their designer. Talk about full house!
Very helpful. I would have burned out pretty bad otherwise. With three of us working most of the time the whole job felt much more manageable and relaxing.
I did a maple handrail that transitioned into a newel like in this video..I’ve never seen that before so wondering if that’s the new thing.. has anyone else seen this before?
Nice to have money and be able to afford such a house. I'm surprised about the finger jointed trim. I would think the client could afford non finger jointed wood.
@@InsiderCarpentry Yeah. I didn't realize it would be painted. I thought the client was going for stain grade everywhere, which didn't make any sense with finger jointed wood. By the way. I was in Home Depot and saw this finger jointed stuff made entirely from knots. Weirdest stuff I have ever seen. I would go crazy looking at a wall of that if it wasn't painted. But even painted Zinser, the knots would probably bleed through.
@@InsiderCarpentry One more thing. I am 74. When I was young there wasn''t much finger jointed wood around. Maybe in door casings that would be painted. That is about all. Only low cost construction used it. As time goes buy, less and less clear wood, and real wood, is being used. Manufacturers usually say the new materials are better. Sometimes that is true, but I think something is being lost. I have learned to appreciate the craftsmanship of stain grade work in old houses. What those guys did was pretty amazing. However, it must be noted that in homes built after the Civil War, a lot of trim wood was made in mills, and windows, doors, and those exterior details, were made in factories. Some was imported from England or Europe. Many just assembled elements together. However, there were craftsman who could do it, unlike most today.
Kinda personal, but can you give an approximate cost to have this type of work to be completed. Not what you made, just it can be anywhere from .. to ... this
Excellent work, Spencer! I love seeing these types of videos from you. You set a high bar for me to reach for in my golden years....and that's ok, my friend. If I can be better tomorrow in my trade than I am today because you took the time to share your skills and I took the initiative to invest in applying them, I've touched that bar.
Just letting you know you should check out the legs that are used on shooting tables , benches or what ever they are called . They have the ideal locking system on them when folded out and when you trim up the feet and extend them they work perfect on your style of miter saw wings . Take a look .
Big jobs you need more experienced help or employee’s which would be a hard act to keep going, so pick your strength, it’s hard when your energy gets used up, nice that you can showcase your woodworking abilities.
In a realistic scenario clients need numbers to make informed decisions. Trying to do projects like this without making informed decisions with numbers leases to disastrous relations with clients. And if your good at your rate you’re leaving money on the table imo.
The more you watch and like the videos, the more they show up. It’s easy to get distracted by other things. Especially shorts; which I feel like totally messes up the algorithm. Shorts are like crack.
Spencer! Great job! Truly an accomplished trim carpenter/ sub contractor! I love doing houses but at that level you hv to keep a pace and until you hv done it ? So hats off brother! Now I would hv thought that big old strapping young man of your would hv tackled those stairs? No? What a great video ! Thank you for just being the real deal!
I’ve been building custom cabinets for 15 + years and installing for 4 +years. And the easy to follow tricks and tips you offer are priceless. Your calm and informative way you explain your process is awesome. I wish more professionals watched your channel. We can all learn something new everyday day. Keep up the good work. FROM MN
I’ve been on the same job for almost 2 years, I’ve forgotten what it feels like to complete a job lol looks good brother
I look forward to seeing your work with finish. Your attention to detail should shine!
The creative use of design makes the concealed door blend into the wall like magic. Anyone planning to install a concealed door should take a close look into those pivot hinges. They operate so smoothly all other hinge options come in second place.
Thanks to you,I’ve up my carpentry skills x10 thank you for all that you do.
Congrats on finishing up, really impressive house. Thanks for sharing as much as you do
Another great job Spencer, as usual. 👍👍
Amazing Work!!!
Great work Spencer. Looks fantastic
amazing house - and incredible work. the DJ booth and virtual driving range are very creative add ons.
"Great fun with a ton of subcontractors at the same time"...sure, it will be!😂😂😂
Absolutely awesome 👌
Bar, golf sim, dj booth. Those seem to be touchstones for houses I don't jive with aethlestically. Workmanship top notch obviously.
Also, track saw for miter beams is an A#1 pro tip. Had some Doug Fir beams to do (never done beams before) and they turned out perfect.
Looking forward to see the final look
Looks amazing Spencer!
Truly amazing
Amazing work son.
Fenomenal work!!! Big fan
Dam Spence!!! You did a nice job. Quality to the fullest. Your work is always superior, and yes, you should have charged more for the slat wall. Your worth every penny of it.
Excuse me, but I'm not aware of Spencer saying what it cost. Sorry I missed that. What did he charge 🤔🤔🤔
@@ronallen6578 he didn't say what he charged, rather he alluded to it being "expensive". Also, the word expensive is speculative to each each and every single person and individual. I will say, Spencer, if you paid $400 a sheet for 4 x 10 of rift cut white oak, you need to find a different supplier. I'm a professional custom cabinet maker with nearly 30 years in the business and I never pay anywhere near 400 bucks a sheet.and that is buying a one off and not bulk
Yep! You missed that part@@ronallen6578
What did he charge? Not enough according to him.@@ronallen6578
@@mim2046 I'm sure every job he does is expensive. I wouldn't pay that for plywood either. Rift cut or whatever. Prices are being thrown at the wall to see what sticks. Everything these days is totally out of control. I've been a woodworker for 45+ years.
It's none of our business, but I imagine you charged this homeowner A LOT. Also, please show us the very end result. This house looks so cool.
Looks awesome..great job brother
Welcome back
Great Job as usual Spencer
How long did that fit out take you.
Looks great the secret door and feature wall turned out really well.
I like watching your stuff
Spencer, The Craftsmanship that You bring to the Table is 2nd to no one. Your Attention to detail is impeccable. Every time I watch one of Your videos, I not only learn something, but the work you do Blows My Mind. Looking forward to seeing the completion of this magnificent Job. Thanks for Bringing this Wonderful Channel that You have Created.
All The Best to You Brother.
Great job, as always.
Always great work
I agree...you should have stuck with the "big" number! However I'm sure the customer appreciated the discount.
This is a great representation of your excellent work. This must be a home of an Indiana Pacer. 8 foot doors, high ceilings, well, really high ceilings…Just a guess here.
Big, all-consuming jobs (different industry) were always nerve-wracking. Not just the work to be done, but the work we turned away - will the customer wait? Ever come back?
Nice swing!
Not my first rodeo. 😂😂😂
Fantastic work on a true mcmansion with "interesting" design.
And yes a nightmare on move in day with nearly all trades present.
Worst was 50 construction vehicles 20 trades on-site,on moving day.
Would've cost owner an additional $2500 to hold the moving vans until completion.
When communication fails for completion date,everyone suffers.
You thebest 😊 fc. Thailand
What happened to waterfall feature?
Awesome work, Spencer, you always impress. Is there no other wood available in Indiana than poplar? It takes paint great, but stain-grade it is NOT. Even if you have a talented finisher/painter to stain your poplar, why not use a better-quality wood? One that will take stain better and look better in the end? Even if your finisher is a miracle worker, to hide the wild color variations in poplar-blend in those deep purples with the urine-colored yellows-the finished product will be muddy and indistinct with none of the beauty of the wood grain visible. Your clients can clearly afford an upgrade on the wood species. It’s your job as the craftsman to guide them to make better decisions.
It'll stain fine. What is the alternative??? Right now the design trends point to either white oak or walnut which are radically more expensive. Poplar is a great value and can be stained just fine.
In Colorado we commonly use alder as a more affordable stain grade option, but white oak is hugely popular here right now. I also was surprised to hear the poplar would be stained. I think as long as it is a dark stain color, it will still look nice once it is finished.
Lovely job varied work so keeps it interesting, how long were you on this monster 🤔
A solid two months on this one.
Amazing
Tell them we want a tour when it’s done.
If you don''t mind me asking, what is the price of that house?
Nice work. I was at a project this week, pretty big house, every room had 4 to 6 workers; drywall, painters, electricians, etc.. Outside were masons, drainage, landscapers... Plus the GC and owners with their designer. Talk about full house!
Ugh. I always hated that . . . subs running all over each other. Impossible to get any work done.
Hey Spence, how helpful was it to have someone to help you on this job?
Very helpful. I would have burned out pretty bad otherwise. With three of us working most of the time the whole job felt much more manageable and relaxing.
I think they may have a tad too much money to play with. Wouldn't it be nice. Seriously, looks like a beautiful job. ❤
I did a maple handrail that transitioned into a newel like in this video..I’ve never seen that before so wondering if that’s the new thing.. has anyone else seen this before?
Plot twist…. It’s actually his house on the new property.
They don’t come any better
Nice to have money and be able to afford such a house. I'm surprised about the finger jointed trim. I would think the client could afford non finger jointed wood.
Might also be surprised to know that the finger joint gets paint. Mix of paint and stained millwork, if I am not mistaken.
@@henrypeisch5289 That makes sense. I thought everything was going to be stained.
It paints up great and comes in 16' lengths. FJ is also straighter and flatter.
@@InsiderCarpentry Yeah. I didn't realize it would be painted. I thought the client was going for stain grade everywhere, which didn't make any sense with finger jointed wood. By the way. I was in Home Depot and saw this finger jointed stuff made entirely from knots. Weirdest stuff I have ever seen. I would go crazy looking at a wall of that if it wasn't painted. But even painted Zinser, the knots would probably bleed through.
@@InsiderCarpentry One more thing. I am 74. When I was young there wasn''t much finger jointed wood around. Maybe in door casings that would be painted. That is about all. Only low cost construction used it. As time goes buy, less and less clear wood, and real wood, is being used. Manufacturers usually say the new materials are better. Sometimes that is true, but I think something is being lost. I have learned to appreciate the craftsmanship of stain grade work in old houses. What those guys did was pretty amazing. However, it must be noted that in homes built after the Civil War, a lot of trim wood was made in mills, and windows, doors, and those exterior details, were made in factories. Some was imported from England or Europe. Many just assembled elements together. However, there were craftsman who could do it, unlike most today.
Kinda personal, but can you give an approximate cost to have this type of work to be completed. Not what you made, just it can be anywhere from .. to ... this
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Spencer, the quality of your work is amazing.
Also, you are a great teacher.
Have a great week.
Very impressed, your showing a lot of people what quality looks like, many people need to see that.thank you.
I'll bet that you didn't get paid enough for everything you cared about going outside being a carpenter
Pretty basic stuff? The mother of all understatements from Spencer.
In California, this is six figures including material. Ohio? Dunno. Mind boggles either way. Spencer must have full-blown OCD.
Very impressive!
Very interesting insight on pricing various aspects of the project.
Great job. Your work puts me to shame. Any chance of a blooper video just for fun.
That slatted wall feature is stunning. Well done.
Absolutely Wonderful JOB !!!!
Excellent work, Spencer! I love seeing these types of videos from you. You set a high bar for me to reach for in my golden years....and that's ok, my friend. If I can be better tomorrow in my trade than I am today because you took the time to share your skills and I took the initiative to invest in applying them, I've touched that bar.
Just letting you know you should check out the legs that are used on shooting tables , benches or what ever they are called . They have the ideal locking system on them when folded out and when you trim up the feet and extend them they work perfect on your style of miter saw wings . Take a look .
Big jobs you need more experienced help or employee’s which would be a hard act to keep going, so pick your strength, it’s hard when your energy gets used up, nice that you can showcase your woodworking abilities.
That's amazing! Insane work. Can't imagine the labor and cost.
No links for the Rixon hinges? I Don't even know if I spelled Rixon properly, because I only have phonetics from your speech as a reference.
Absolutely amazing work
Ive done base with that dado detail once. I routed a rabbet on the end of the base as my 'cope' cut instead of leaving that little nub from the dado.
Those exterior pocket doors were niiiiiiiiiice
The trim docta
Looks tremendous brother
Can't wait to see this house finished.
That's sweet!
Haven't quoted a trim job in 10 years.
$750 a day, and it is going to be expensive is you want perfection..
Never a complaint.
In a realistic scenario clients need numbers to make informed decisions. Trying to do projects like this without making informed decisions with numbers leases to disastrous relations with clients. And if your good at your rate you’re leaving money on the table imo.
Awesome job!
Everything has turned out great! I'm sure you're glad to walk away and start something new.
How many months did you spend on this house?
2 months
Wow great job
Can you put a link or name of the concealed door hardware 😊
Rixon pivot hardware.
Man, RUclips needs to do something about their algorithm. I lost track of you and just now found you.!
You need to subscribe and that shouldn't be an issue.
The more you watch and like the videos, the more they show up.
It’s easy to get distracted by other things. Especially shorts; which I feel like totally messes up the algorithm.
Shorts are like crack.
Spencer! Great job! Truly an accomplished trim carpenter/ sub contractor! I love doing houses but at that level you hv to keep a pace and until you hv done it ? So hats off brother!
Now I would hv thought that big old strapping young man of your would hv tackled those stairs? No?
What a great video ! Thank you for just being the real deal!
That is usome my friend about your
job.👍🙏🇺🇸
I always enjoy seeing your work. The door to the dj room is amazing.