Nice to see a young carpenter taking pride and interest in the craft! ! Keep up the good work, be safe ! It's a great trade I have been in for 43 years. You have a bright future ahead!
Sledge hammer, crow bar, digging bar, and I love your home made puller! It's good to see young guys keeping up the trade. Wear the safety glasses all the time dude, they can't fix your eyes.
I used what’s called a “burk bar” it’s the one tool every framer needs. Basically a giant crow bar. Lifted houses with it. The small one is 4ft and fits in the gang box. Big one is 5 ft. It’s almost too big. Kinda ridiculous. Lol
Im elso a carpenter 26y but Massachusetts, I have a nissan nv200 and fits everything we need to build a house. I started young too in the construction, i feel super happy seeing a young guy like you building big projects.
Glad to see a young guy doing great work. I'm winding down, actually on my last build, an ADU for my son. Reached the point where I don't buy tools anymore. I have a tool arsenal to build a city. Man never thought I would get here, age sneeks up on you. Enjoy your work and your youth, best to you!
Your parents must be proud! Great video, solid tools, great advice and suggestions. I'm not a framer or in any trades but I do some carpentry/wood work stuff/minor house repair Reno stuff and I found this video motivating! Great to see you young dudes doing solid honest work while making it look cool and hip. Keep up the good work 💪🏾
I think your video is a video of thousands I've watched in this week and I think this is the first video that I actually want to watch all over again I can't tell you how much I want to shake your hand
@Coffmanconstruction well guess what knowing you got back to me so quick I am the inventor of the strongest mechanical device for height related scenarios where rope access is a mandatory Rope grabs are great but they hold you in the moment of time allowing a shock load to go through your body which can create a lot of other problems depending on the fall height I designed a device made out of stainless steel with a breaking strength of 85000 lb which will be used in high story building Escape scenarios and Roofing carpentry anything where you need rope access for work placement I have sold many many many many many many many many many many many many to arborists all around the world
Hey Coffman. This is a little late just saw the vid. But I highly recommend getting clamps, mainly quick clamps the things you can do with them is unreal. On my crew we run 3 sizes a 16", 2' and a 3'. We rock DeWalts they produce 600ft pounds. And a cool thing that some may not know is they are reversible so they push as well. And lastly is a oscillating multi tool, from cutting shims quickly to cutting it tight spaces it's very handy. Pro tip don't force the tool it cuts faster with minimal pressure.
@@VoidMystery-EMBdo you have basic hand tools, do you know how to read a tape and are you willing to do the hard shit work nobody wants to do? Never say no. Laborers are needed all day every day. The best laborers turn into tradesmen. But not before.
Great video. We use a rotational transit laser just before sheeting the first floor to make sure the floor is level. The foundation can be and usually is not level, so we shim where needed to help prevent problems down the line. Framing square is big. Pneumatic staplers, battery powered flashlight when/if needed for basement jobs, air chisel set or your own “death saw” (chop saw that is taken off the base) for poorly poured beam pockets, .22 calibre nail gun for fastening into concrete, and most importantly a radio to blast some good tunes…if it ain’t a good tune, it ain’t a good time!🤘
Then after all this, any 6.5-8ft bed of a truck, canopy and roof rack or not is rendered useless and time to invest in a diesel truck and a 6ft. trailer!
I think some day you might be set up like me.F350KR alum flatbed with 4- 2x2x4 alum box and under mat too, lumber rack.Most tools x2,mil Packout for fasteners,screws,nails.Oh complete 7x16 enclosed with office built in air and hose reel w/300',walljacks etc,12 nail gun bins ladder bin, micro.20 tilt for skid steer w hoe ,brush grapple, forks,blower.Yes the mini tele comes in handy too and a 16' hydraulic stinger for that.Scaffoling in my barn.My complete woodworking shop with built in dust collection and hydronic heat is a further discussion.Been a GC last 24 years,40+ hammering. I was doing high end trim last week, getting ready to start a 36x48 barndominium this..
@@Coffmanconstructiondude! I’m in Albuquerque and wear truewerk(it’s the shit) everything when I can. Love them. Recently started a business with a guy that’s 30, used to live up there and another who’s 50 also from Colorado. I’m personally from Washington.
easy rule of thumb for trim and rough carpentry: pneumatic nailers for production work, gas or battery nailers for touch-ups or quick mods after the fact
Great video, I am no framer, but maybe a planer would be nice to have on your truck. I am gonna grab that bosch lasor looks like a winner. Shine on an be safe
Been a carpenter for 43 years. Started in the days of steam power and coal fired air compressors . Loved all the advances in tools through the years . One little tool I would recommend highly is .. Wait for it .. Visegrip locking C clamps with a swivel pads. Great for clicking down a straight edge or stud for ripping sheathing like a table saw . , Great for holding up a collar tie temporarily or cinching up rafters to ceiling joist and holding them before you blast a thousand nails and shred the lumber . It acts like another set of hands that don't argue or wiggle on you .
i have been doing other type of carpentry for 15 years but i want to get into timber framing, this was very useful, i think i will try and get work as an assistant first too
When I started framing in 1989, all we had was a makita saw ,framing sq,2 electric cords, and a 4' level in the trunk of 81 firebird. Lol, I don't remember a Sawzall. My first job was flying trusses on apartments. It's good to see a younger American doing the trade, I used to enjoy framing and made a lot of money. Take of your body. Hope you have a great career 👍
Miss framing man. Miss being young too ha. 20 year carpenter retired. Now I do the office part of the construction field. Miss being out there on a nice day. Don’t miss working in 100 degree heat or 2 feet of snow. Lol.
Framing in Colorado as well. I have to carry a .22 cal Hilti to connect 2x to steal beams. Maybe you could add that to you next video. Also a jack is brought with me to be able to lift and shim the beams flush. And another tool I carry is a battery powered 3/8" drill to tighten the anchor bolts down. A hammer drill with a drill bit to get either RedHeads or Titans installed. And I'd say last cold be an air tank to improve the capacity of air, especially when sheeting. But great video, all the tools you have get the job done perfectly!
One thing I wouldn't be caught dead without: a good high quality tourniquet from a place like Refuge Medical. Don't buy the cheap Amazon ones. Over the course of a career you WILL statistically find a use for it. I keep one in the truck one in the belt. Great video, brother 💪🏼
I would add a table saw and a sliding compound miter saw to the "get the job done well" list. Not necessary, but really nice to have when you have a lot of the same cuts to make.
Cette série était juste incroyable ! Félicitations !!! J'en reviens pas que tous les astres se sont alignés afin que ça fonctionne, mais oui ! It's a sign, things will get bigger for you men
We basically go through the whole plans, giving a time estimate for how long with how many guys we think it will take, then we break it down into hours-per-worker, and then give that hour a value, for us it ends up being $65 to cover wages, insurance, overhead, and profit for the company
If you're looking for new tools a multi tool could be one you should check out. It's not for the roughest projects for sure, but that could save the day on some more refined cuts and notches. Remodels for example where you need less vibration or more precise cuts.
On your pocket laser I always carried a Bosh until I seen Spencer Lewis carrying Licia ( I slaughtered the spelling) it does it all and is more accurate than the Bosh. It converts to 12th’s to calculate plans ect.,. It’s a little more cash however for what you do I believe it will fill gaps you might hv? Bottom line though I do finish so what do I know about framing? Also great video I really enjoyed it , God Bless you and your wonderful family, and much success brother!
I’m curious about the GPL-50g laser. Do you have any issues seeing the dot in sunlight? I’m framing a house next year and it would save some $$$ on an extending plate level
Nobody does conventional rafters anymore unless it’s super custom I always carry a framing square with the progressive rafter measurements. A lot of guys still use the construction master but I use my calculator . A squared plus B squared equals the square of C don’t forget to divide by 17 for your hips and make the slide adjustment for your seats depending on your pitch
I've been waiting for someone to make a video like this just starting my own company I've been wanting to see what other guys carry to see if I'm missing anything I noticed you didn't have any corded saws that you keep on the truck I didn't realize they are that good on all the crews I've worked with we have always had both great video
Is there a reason you prefer to run out of the back of a Ute vs run out of a trailer? Most Chippy’s in Australia run out of an 8x5 tandem axle trailer. Keeps all the gear and can unhook for the weekend. Keep compressor and chargers set up inside trailer so 1 lead from metre box to trailer runs everything and hoses on reels ect.
I just subscribed I've always been interested in laser measure You didn't mention what brand you're laser tape measure is, thanks for the awesome video Probably going to buy that laser level too
DIY’er here, aspiring to get into the trades and carpentry in particular, question: considering all the wood dust one is exposed from cutting , wouldn’t a respirator mask be appropriate or is that frowned upon within the industry ?
I’m a carpenter and I would say that the vast majority of workers have never even thought about all the dust they are inhaling. I’m mindful of it and now carry a 3M mask on me for the times when we are being inundated with it just to be on the safe side lung wise. I was a little self conscious at first being the only one wearing it but I love leaving work without a stuffy nose.
If youre ever cutting pressure treated lumber, PVC, hardie material (concrete board) I would highly recommend a mask. I dont often wear one if im making cuts outside or just cutting typical spruce.
What type of drawer slides do you use, I just use paraffin wax to slide mine out. I couldnt find any drawer slides when I was building my truck bed out.
How do you feel the Metabo compares to the Makita Hypoid/36v worm drive? Obviously we have the Skilsaw wormdrives, but those probably fall into the category of too heavy to carry around up high or on a ladder.
The Makita is a good saw, but the Metabo is almost 2lbs lighter. That's a huge difference on a tool your carrying around all day. Almost everyone in my area is using that Metabo now, even if they aren't on that platform. A rear handle that's the weight of a sidewinder? That's the holy Grail to any framer right there.
i'm usually 2 floors up doing loft conversions here in london england, as much as i'd love to have a compressor, can't really be bothered winching it up the scaff and i think my boss would get pissed off with the hoses everywhere, there ain't barely room to swing a cat up in these old victorian lofts.
Patrick as in st.framer?? I do have a video on it back on my channel if you dig a little bit, it’s slightly different than what you see now, but the same idea
Maybe it’s a regional thing, but when I was framing a framer needed a saw, usually a Skill model 77 worm drive, 200’ of extension cord, nail bags and a 4’ level. Everything else was cared in the foreman’s truck and on the trailer. When I started a finish carpentry business I had to buy everything. I don’t know about where you are but here you’re going to make 60000 bucks a year framing and most people won’t do it for that price.
Yeah, I've always loved the Skil circ saws. Even the cheaper standard configuration models. I have just about every tool you can imagine and when it comes to circ saws - I get the best results from Skil. Metabo HPT impacts, drills and cordless nailers. I don't have a worm drive Skil at the moment but I've damn near bought one several times lately.
@@dilldowschwagginz2674 out here in the southwest, I started framing in about 1978 when I was going to college, I still have the worm drive Skill 77 I bought then it works fantastic still, I bought a Mag 77 when they came out. Most of my other tools are older Milwaukee. I haven’t bought a battery powered saw sence I’m retired now. Have a great day
We did it per sq ft.....busting ass wasn't even accurate.....first month was brutal.....was aching where never knew I even had muscles.... Your basically a cross between a gymnist and monkey
I’m curious what other people have experienced with that makita air compressor I just got it to see if I would like it over my other 5 gallon fortress similar to the dewalt 4.5 gallon but at 140 psi and the extra weight and it seems to be turning on quite a lot with just a small air leak in the hose and not being able to run 2 guns very well my other compressor is a 225 psi seems to hold better with more guns on the machine even with a small air leak seems to allways be a leak in some hose but have you ran into any issues or problems with that one more thing is running that makita on a 3500 watt generator it gave me problems with. That to allways needing to be reset because it draws a lot of power from the generator I’m trying out the Dewalt 4.5 compressor now looking for a better compressor over the fortress
In the 80s we had chainsaw, skilsaw, bags (hand tools), framing nailer (hitachi), compressor (gas powered wheelbarrow)...and palm nailer came bit later.......production work not custom We used story poles for windows sometimes and pre cut all our parts..... Things have come along ways
Randomly ran across this video, how far do you guys travel? I'm a GC in Fort Collins always looking to team up with folks who do good work. If you ever come this far north hit me up and lets see if we'd be a good fit. Keep up the good work!
A first aid kit youngster. Trust me u will need it one day brother!!! Great job keep hammering!!
Preach
Nice to see a young carpenter taking pride and interest in the craft! ! Keep up the good work, be safe ! It's a great trade I have been in for 43 years. You have a bright future ahead!
Most jobs retire after 30, any reason you haven’t? No disrespect
@@MilitaryAVwho wanta to retire at 30??? What is there to do?
@@HebrewsTen14play videogames and get paid
(Basically how my grandpa looks at retirement)
@@MilitaryAVmost people are retired at 30? I’m trying to live in whatever world you’re living in
30 years, dumbf*ck@@AlPaca-c1u
you forgot another good tool to have at a framing job, is a good radio, it helps to pass the time away while you are working
No music no work
That’s right! It’s in there, I just didn’t talk about it 😂
Or you can hear when airplanes hit the towers in New York and know that it's time to roll up and go home
The most important tool on the job sit
Having large tool boxes is the best option. That drawer limits your truck use. Stops you from loading large stuff in the truck.
Sledge hammer, crow bar, digging bar, and I love your home made puller! It's good to see young guys keeping up the trade. Wear the safety glasses all the time dude, they can't fix your eyes.
I used what’s called a “burk bar” it’s the one tool every framer needs. Basically a giant crow bar. Lifted houses with it. The small one is 4ft and fits in the gang box. Big one is 5 ft. It’s almost too big. Kinda ridiculous. Lol
@@pb7133 the Burke bars are a total must - good call. We always use them for removing hardwood floors...
Cordless leaf blower is a good one to have too comes in handy quite a bit
Im elso a carpenter 26y but Massachusetts, I have a nissan nv200 and fits everything we need to build a house. I started young too in the construction, i feel super happy seeing a young guy like you building big projects.
Those drawers for the bed are awesome !!!!
Glad to see a young guy doing great work. I'm winding down, actually on my last build, an ADU for my son. Reached the point where I don't buy tools anymore. I have a tool arsenal to build a city. Man never thought I would get here, age sneeks up on you. Enjoy your work and your youth, best to you!
Your parents must be proud! Great video, solid tools, great advice and suggestions.
I'm not a framer or in any trades but I do some carpentry/wood work stuff/minor house repair Reno stuff and I found this video motivating!
Great to see you young dudes doing solid honest work while making it look cool and hip.
Keep up the good work 💪🏾
Hey I'd love to see a little video about your truck bed drawer and slides. Looks like youve made some changes!
I think your video is a video of thousands I've watched in this week and I think this is the first video that I actually want to watch all over again I can't tell you how much I want to shake your hand
I really appreciate that! I’d love to meet you sometime, you should go to JLC live or IBS trade shows!
@Coffmanconstruction well guess what knowing you got back to me so quick I am the inventor of the strongest mechanical device for height related scenarios where rope access is a mandatory
Rope grabs are great but they hold you in the moment of time allowing a shock load to go through your body which can create a lot of other problems depending on the fall height
I designed a device made out of stainless steel with a breaking strength of 85000 lb which will be used in high story building Escape scenarios and Roofing carpentry anything where you need rope access for work placement I have sold many many many many many many many many many many many many to arborists all around the world
Sounds interesting, would it apply to construction too??
Hey Coffman. This is a little late just saw the vid. But I highly recommend getting clamps, mainly quick clamps the things you can do with them is unreal. On my crew we run 3 sizes a 16", 2' and a 3'. We rock DeWalts they produce 600ft pounds. And a cool thing that some may not know is they are reversible so they push as well. And lastly is a oscillating multi tool, from cutting shims quickly to cutting it tight spaces it's very handy. Pro tip don't force the tool it cuts faster with minimal pressure.
I like the quick clamps but I squeeze them to hard I’ve broken 4 now
Circular saws cut beautiful shims very quickly
Love my chalk line, and I always have clamps on me. And pliers, I use them every day
No love for the framing/rafter square? It’s priceless
I have it with me at all times! Maybe I’ll make a video on squares specifically
Great informative video. Glad to see a young man getting into the trade. We need many more like you. Glad you believe in safety gear. Thank you.
You guys don’t hire. They always want someone with experience
@@VoidMystery-EMBdo you have basic hand tools, do you know how to read a tape and are you willing to do the hard shit work nobody wants to do? Never say no. Laborers are needed all day every day. The best laborers turn into tradesmen. But not before.
Great video.
We use a rotational transit laser just before sheeting the first floor to make sure the floor is level. The foundation can be and usually is not level, so we shim where needed to help prevent problems down the line.
Framing square is big.
Pneumatic staplers, battery powered flashlight when/if needed for basement jobs, air chisel set or your own “death saw” (chop saw that is taken off the base) for poorly poured beam pockets, .22 calibre nail gun for fastening into concrete, and most importantly a radio to blast some good tunes…if it ain’t a good tune, it ain’t a good time!🤘
Then after all this, any 6.5-8ft bed of a truck, canopy and roof rack or not is rendered useless and time to invest in a diesel truck and a 6ft. trailer!
Great video, really appreciate it! Simple, humble, effective, clear….👌👌👌👌🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Thanks for watching bro 🙌
Dude, by far the best tool video I have ever seen.👍
I’m an electrician and I have mad respect for you guys. 🤘🏼
Thanks Aiden 🤘🏼
I think some day you might be set up like me.F350KR alum flatbed with 4- 2x2x4 alum box and under mat too, lumber rack.Most tools x2,mil Packout for fasteners,screws,nails.Oh complete 7x16 enclosed with office built in air and hose reel w/300',walljacks etc,12 nail gun bins ladder bin, micro.20 tilt for skid steer w hoe ,brush grapple, forks,blower.Yes the mini tele comes in handy too and a 16' hydraulic stinger for that.Scaffoling in my barn.My complete woodworking shop with built in dust collection and hydronic heat is a further discussion.Been a GC last 24 years,40+ hammering. I was doing high end trim last week, getting ready to start a 36x48 barndominium this..
I work for a company in Colorado too!
Love the work you are doing!!!
Thanks dude! You should look into the truewerk sale that’s happening on Friday with free lunch, we’ll be there!
@@Coffmanconstructiondude! I’m in Albuquerque and wear truewerk(it’s the shit) everything when I can. Love them. Recently started a business with a guy that’s 30, used to live up there and another who’s 50 also from Colorado. I’m personally from Washington.
easy rule of thumb for trim and rough carpentry: pneumatic nailers for production work, gas or battery nailers for touch-ups or quick mods after the fact
Great video, I am no framer, but maybe a planer would be nice to have on your truck. I am gonna grab that bosch lasor looks like a winner. Shine on an be safe
Don't think a framing carpinter needs a planer. Maybe a trim carpenter would, but not a framing carpenter
@@2004jessiehs Framers will use a power planer to fix bowed studs or plane down any other framing members that'll create humps in the drywall 👍
@@AK-cm8qeyep. Great for planing down high spots in floor joists
@@AK-cm8qe yup, in drier climates we often have to plane fresh studs in framing additions to homes pre-90's
Been a carpenter for 43 years. Started in the days of steam power and coal fired air compressors . Loved all the advances in tools through the years . One little tool I would recommend highly is .. Wait for it .. Visegrip locking C clamps with a swivel pads. Great for clicking down a straight edge or stud for ripping sheathing like a table saw . , Great for holding up a collar tie temporarily or cinching up rafters to ceiling joist and holding them before you blast a thousand nails and shred the lumber . It acts like another set of hands that don't argue or wiggle on you .
Hm, thats a good one I kind of recall the vise grips to the bed of worm drive to work as a guide 30 plus yrs ago...
i have been doing other type of carpentry for 15 years but i want to get into timber framing, this was very useful, i think i will try and get work as an assistant first too
Good video, i like the box in your truck. Very cool makes organizition easier.
Great video! Definitely do a tool bag set up.
When I started framing in 1989, all we had was a makita saw ,framing sq,2 electric cords, and a 4' level in the trunk of 81 firebird. Lol, I don't remember a Sawzall. My first job was flying trusses on apartments. It's good to see a younger American doing the trade, I used to enjoy framing and made a lot of money. Take of your body. Hope you have a great career 👍
Hey mate Great video! Would you mind doing another video showing your new configuration of drawer and bed slide! Cheers.
You got it!
Miss framing man. Miss being young too ha. 20 year carpenter retired. Now I do the office part of the construction field. Miss being out there on a nice day. Don’t miss working in 100 degree heat or 2 feet of snow. Lol.
Appreciate you watching! 🤘🏼
Framing in Colorado as well. I have to carry a .22 cal Hilti to connect 2x to steal beams. Maybe you could add that to you next video. Also a jack is brought with me to be able to lift and shim the beams flush. And another tool I carry is a battery powered 3/8" drill to tighten the anchor bolts down. A hammer drill with a drill bit to get either RedHeads or Titans installed. And I'd say last cold be an air tank to improve the capacity of air, especially when sheeting. But great video, all the tools you have get the job done perfectly!
Omg you ain’t lying about the palm nailer. When tired of hand driving 16s or when I hard to reach places
Hey coffman! Can you let us know what type of router bid you are using? Maybe a link? Thanks again!
One thing I wouldn't be caught dead without: a good high quality tourniquet from a place like Refuge Medical. Don't buy the cheap Amazon ones. Over the course of a career you WILL statistically find a use for it. I keep one in the truck one in the belt. Great video, brother 💪🏼
Nice to sharp young man in the trades.
Wall jacks and consider windows and siding down accurate easier and less time
I would add a table saw and a sliding compound miter saw to the "get the job done well" list. Not necessary, but really nice to have when you have a lot of the same cuts to make.
I'd use a skil saw.
Easier to carry than a table/miter saw and you can always clamp a 2x4 to your wood and make a homemade track saw.
Try the max high pressure system for coil nailers and compressor
I have two sets and 6 guns! Love them
Dude with the proper tools wins the game in every trade pretty much.
Really enjoyed the video! Would enjoy seeing a tool belt specific vid. Noticed the TQ on the belt thats smart....
Great video brah! Any chance you can do a video on your new bed set up? Thank you!
Cette série était juste incroyable ! Félicitations !!! J'en reviens pas que tous les astres se sont alignés afin que ça fonctionne, mais oui ! It's a sign, things will get bigger for you men
How do you estimate a whole house for framing and how much do you charge
We basically go through the whole plans, giving a time estimate for how long with how many guys we think it will take, then we break it down into hours-per-worker, and then give that hour a value, for us it ends up being $65 to cover wages, insurance, overhead, and profit for the company
Just stumbled across your channel . Was raised in the trades too, nice to see you guys hustling and doin good work. Nice tools too btw!
Awesome! Thank you!
You should do more vids on how to use the tools. Just coming from a pro framer perspective. Especially the Bosch laser level
Thank you for sharing man! 💯💪
Im also a big fan of Metabo HPT tools, especially their cordless nailers and impacts
It’s never good when the saws all comes out 😂 good set up my friend we frame custom homes in north Texas have setup almost identical 👍🏽
If you're looking for new tools a multi tool could be one you should check out. It's not for the roughest projects for sure, but that could save the day on some more refined cuts and notches. Remodels for example where you need less vibration or more precise cuts.
On your pocket laser I always carried a Bosh until I seen Spencer Lewis carrying Licia ( I slaughtered the spelling) it does it all and is more accurate than the Bosh. It converts to 12th’s to calculate plans ect.,. It’s a little more cash however for what you do I believe it will fill gaps you might hv?
Bottom line though I do finish so what do I know about framing?
Also great video I really enjoyed it , God Bless you and your wonderful family, and much success brother!
So, how do you have those caribeaner clips attached to your camper ceiling? I need some.
Just screwed into the ceiling 😂
Just wondering what brand of hose the bright green is? Thanks man, sweet truck set-up
its a flexzilla hose!
@@Coffmanconstruction Thanks buddy! Looks nice with the metabo nailers. Couldnt tell if it was flexzilla or flexeel
Impressive. It's nice to see somebody who really knows what they're talking about. Keep up the good work.
Not only that but your teaching other good men the tricks of the trade.
Thanks, will do!
I’m curious about the GPL-50g laser. Do you have any issues seeing the dot in sunlight? I’m framing a house next year and it would save some $$$ on an extending plate level
It’s the brightest one I’ve found!
Nice tour of the tools 🤘
No love for the framing/rafter square? It’s priceless 16:59
Don't need it for trusses much
Nobody does conventional rafters anymore unless it’s super custom I always carry a framing square with the progressive rafter measurements. A lot of guys still use the construction master but I use my calculator . A squared plus B squared equals the square of C don’t forget to divide by 17 for your hips and make the slide adjustment for your seats depending on your pitch
I've been waiting for someone to make a video like this just starting my own company I've been wanting to see what other guys carry to see if I'm missing anything I noticed you didn't have any corded saws that you keep on the truck I didn't realize they are that good on all the crews I've worked with we have always had both great video
Is there a reason you prefer to run out of the back of a Ute vs run out of a trailer? Most Chippy’s in Australia run out of an 8x5 tandem axle trailer. Keeps all the gear and can unhook for the weekend. Keep compressor and chargers set up inside trailer so 1 lead from metre box to trailer runs everything and hoses on reels ect.
First aid kit.Good work!
I just subscribed
I've always been interested in laser measure
You didn't mention what brand you're laser tape measure is, thanks for the awesome video
Probably going to buy that laser level too
awesome man! that a sweet bed setup! updated bag setup would be sweet! also what hard hat is that ive seen people with it but cant find it?
Excellent video!!!
Hello. Great video. What model of Metobo are you using?
DIY’er here, aspiring to get into the trades and carpentry in particular, question: considering all the wood dust one is exposed from cutting , wouldn’t a respirator mask be appropriate or is that frowned upon within the industry ?
Definitely not frowned upon, but not commonly used by most rough carpenters as we tend to work in the open air
I’m a carpenter and I would say that the vast majority of workers have never even thought about all the dust they are inhaling. I’m mindful of it and now carry a 3M mask on me for the times when we are being inundated with it just to be on the safe side lung wise. I was a little self conscious at first being the only one wearing it but I love leaving work without a stuffy nose.
@@MrDeharo31 days working indoors I often wish I did have one
If youre ever cutting pressure treated lumber, PVC, hardie material (concrete board) I would highly recommend a mask. I dont often wear one if im making cuts outside or just cutting typical spruce.
How many battery covers have you burned on the laser measure?
What type of drawer slides do you use, I just use paraffin wax to slide mine out. I couldnt find any drawer slides when I was building my truck bed out.
9:15 it sounds like a fart, which is awesome…🤣🤣🤣 boys!
How do you feel the Metabo compares to the Makita Hypoid/36v worm drive? Obviously we have the Skilsaw wormdrives, but those probably fall into the category of too heavy to carry around up high or on a ladder.
I prefer the Metabo because it’s lighter, I used the makita for a few years before it
The Makita is a good saw, but the Metabo is almost 2lbs lighter. That's a huge difference on a tool your carrying around all day. Almost everyone in my area is using that Metabo now, even if they aren't on that platform. A rear handle that's the weight of a sidewinder? That's the holy Grail to any framer right there.
@@dcl97 I’m on the Makita platform, which is why I’m asking. But 2lbs is 2lbs 🤷🏻♂️
I was all makita too, but got the Metabo for the weight, now I’m all Metabo 😂
Maybe 1/2” drive impact and 5/8 dude buster socket? And a powder actuated gun?
More toolbelt videos! Love a freaking toolbelt.
good stuff dude. inspiring.
Appreciate it!
How’d you get started? Did you apply to company’s? I don’t see any opening for new framers or laborers.
Hey, what brand is the framing nailer? I’m looking into getting one just not sure which. Thanks!
Metabo HPT! It’s the only way
@@Coffmanconstruction thank you! That’s the one I was already planning on getting
The 2001 stick shift Sentra 😂 that hits deep.. I still drive my stick shift 97 Civic with pride
Spoiler?? I call it a lumber rack 🤑
i'm usually 2 floors up doing loft conversions here in london england, as much as i'd love to have a compressor, can't really be bothered winching it up the scaff and i think my boss would get pissed off with the hoses everywhere, there ain't barely room to swing a cat up in these old victorian lofts.
What about remote jobsite work? Do you have a generator for powering your tools?
Hey dude, do you have a video on how you built the drawer and sled, i have patricks old truck drawers but your setup looks more ideal
Patrick as in st.framer??
I do have a video on it back on my channel if you dig a little bit, it’s slightly different than what you see now, but the same idea
@@Coffmanconstruction never heard him called that, Patty Pat, lil brown sugar
Great video. How are you finding the brand new Milwaukee router? I'm excited for them to come to Australia
I love it
How does the load out change between solo work and working for a company? I’m not a carpenter but I’m interested in the trade and curious?
Nail gun, skill saw, pencil, tape, ladder, compressor and a
A board stretcher helps.
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That’s right 😂😂
You should look into a air keg and an extra hose. They really help with not having enough air.
Maybe it’s a regional thing, but when I was framing a framer needed a saw, usually a Skill model 77 worm drive, 200’ of extension cord, nail bags and a 4’ level. Everything else was cared in the foreman’s truck and on the trailer. When I started a finish carpentry business I had to buy everything. I don’t know about where you are but here you’re going to make 60000 bucks a year framing and most people won’t do it for that price.
Yeah, I've always loved the Skil circ saws. Even the cheaper standard configuration models. I have just about every tool you can imagine and when it comes to circ saws - I get the best results from Skil. Metabo HPT impacts, drills and cordless nailers. I don't have a worm drive Skil at the moment but I've damn near bought one several times lately.
@@dilldowschwagginz2674 out here in the southwest, I started framing in about 1978 when I was going to college, I still have the worm drive Skill 77 I bought then it works fantastic still, I bought a Mag 77 when they came out. Most of my other tools are older Milwaukee. I haven’t bought a battery powered saw sence I’m retired now. Have a great day
We did it per sq ft.....busting ass wasn't even accurate.....first month was brutal.....was aching where never knew I even had muscles....
Your basically a cross between a gymnist and monkey
What was that layout square in your box of extra tools?
Husky universal square!
what does it take to be a framer? first start off with 5k in tools and a 15k-30k truck got it
What’s the best way into the trade and average pay?
How r u charging batteries?
Small generator?
Most of our jobsites have power available, if not then a generator
i would love a video about your high compression setup! like a review and the difference vs normal air guns setup
Can you do a more in depth on how to use the laser to level walls I’m thinking on trading in the old box level for the laser
Will do!
Awesome! Thank you I’ll be looking for it
Whats a green plate? Is that your bottom plate fixed to concrete slab?
Yes! To the top of the foundation
It’s called a green plate because of the pressure treatment.
Could you do a full video using the 5 point laser to plumb walls?
I’m curious what other people have experienced with that makita air compressor I just got it to see if I would like it over my other 5 gallon fortress similar to the dewalt 4.5 gallon but at 140 psi and the extra weight and it seems to be turning on quite a lot with just a small air leak in the hose and not being able to run 2 guns very well my other compressor is a 225 psi seems to hold better with more guns on the machine even with a small air leak seems to allways be a leak in some hose but have you ran into any issues or problems with that one more thing is running that makita on a 3500 watt generator it gave me problems with. That to allways needing to be reset because it draws a lot of power from the generator I’m trying out the Dewalt 4.5 compressor now looking for a better compressor over the fortress
Good job I recommend 1_ 3' bar clamp. An 14' aluminum extention
Better than a A frame ladder and 3 hammers 3 tape measures will save your bacon.
Where do you park that at night?just curious
Im a apprentice and still collecting tools. FInd it hard to afford stuff though
"Green plate" 😂 "Paddle Bit" 🤣
I know exactly what you're talking about but we call them "Mud sills" and "Spade bits" around here 😅
Thats a very good set up. 10/10. Humble🫡
In the 80s we had chainsaw, skilsaw, bags (hand tools), framing nailer (hitachi), compressor (gas powered wheelbarrow)...and palm nailer came bit later.......production work not custom
We used story poles for windows sometimes and pre cut all our parts.....
Things have come along ways
Randomly ran across this video, how far do you guys travel? I'm a GC in Fort Collins always looking to team up with folks who do good work. If you ever come this far north hit me up and lets see if we'd be a good fit. Keep up the good work!
Working in Arvada at the moment! Sheet me an email Jarod@coffmanconstruction.com
Missed the BeReal at 4:18
Any info on the WALL PULLER...- sizes.?
The common trait name is a peevy and you can get them online or from commercial building supply outlets.
Well done!