Thanks! I am building my own home for my wife and I. Hoping for some kiddo’s to arrive at some point. I’m a cabinet maker and installer, I have absolutely loved your videos and am living on building our house to your standards. You truly are a person I admire. Thank you for teaching and being a man I’d love to meet one day.
I never heard this phrase but definitely will remember it. My shop teacher dad ended with do it right the 1st time! At 88 he is still that way and safety conscious.
This detailed walkthrough on how to cut rafters is 100% brilliant. I built a shed last summer with practically zero carpentry knowledge, and eyeballed my birdsmouth/seat cuts and the 'peak' cut.They aren't pretty, but they are beefy. This video would have been invaluable last summer! Keep up the good work :)
You are providing invaluable service capturing the entire process from beginning to end to all those who want to build houses on their own or hire a general contractor to do the job. Thanks.
It is always helpful for a novice to hear a master say, "Sometimes, I screw it up." It gives the novice permission to learn by experience instead of expecting that everything has to be perfect the first time. I think *that* is one of the most valuable things that you -- and, by extension, your channel -- bring to the table. Thank you for sharing this project with us!
"Perhaps" there is value in showing this all start to finish?? Without question! Your experiences and persona (personality, wisdom, humility, love for learning) put you and your son in the perfect situation to benefit all of us viewers. The value of these videos for someone who really wants to learn is immeasurable, along with the format and narration. Been watching this from the beginning while working on my grandparents' house. You can tell you're doing it right when people are "excited", not just interested, when you release each new video.
Thank You, Thank You , Thank You ! For teaching the VAST amount of knowledge you have accumulated over the years of work and “making friendships” with other craftsmen . Please keep bringing in / training their next generation the Righteous way! God Bless you & yours
Thanks for the video and the entire series. It's always nice to see the older guys who can still get it done and pass their learning and wisdom along as they do.
I have to say that I am a product of a father-In-law master carpenter that is a meticulous and thorough as you are. So the connection when I began watching your videos was immediate. You're extremely easy to listen to and a wonderful narrator. Really enjoy watching and following along. I am horrible at cutting rafters so me and roofs are not compatible. I love interior trim and installing windows and doors, etc. Framing a house is amazing to me so look forward to the next one!! Awesome, awesome channel!
I got through four years of trade school and became a journeyman carpenter, and not once in that time was I taught about how to use a framing square or the rafter tables on it. Completely different approach here. It's cool to see your tricks!
I absolutely love your channel sir. I’ve been in the industry for close to 40-yrs now and I’m always learning something or reminded of something that I haven’t/used for quite a while outside of training in job corps back in the 80’s and 90’s. Peace and blessings to you, and "Keep up the good work". 👍🏾👏
I did some DIY carpentry a long time ago, I remember the basics. But I never knew beyond that, THANK YOU GOOD SIR FOR THIS VIDEO! I've seen a few various instructional videos. Even tried to make one. You sir, have avoided the so many ways it could be worse. Your instructional style, and video coverage is simply superb! I also finally learned about some tools, what they're called, and relearned carpentry/ build terms. And I loved the explanations and examples of the why and what happens when its done right or wrong. And of course the tips and words of encouragement.
I think this series in going to become a classic people refer to for years to come. As an architect that's on site a lot and a RUclipsr, it's true that there are some aspect that we miss a lot. I wish this series was done when I built my house last year, but I'm sure I will look back at this for info in the future. There's something special about watching it as it goes up ; enjoying every second of this build!
I'm an Australian kitchen benchtop stonemason and only see small portions of the build in my day to day work. Here you are wisening us up to so much more and it's so interesting and informative. Kind of wish now I became a chippy instead. Thanks.
I really like the detail and explanation on cutting rafters. I’m one of those guys who does like to see and hear about every detail on how it’s done. Thanks for adding the music info to the notes, Nate! I always wanted that too.
I think you're officially the Bob Villa for this time in history. The podcast a few days ago was very calming, educational, entertaining. Good times, keep it up.
Good evening, coming to you from Holden, Massachusetts. I am a Scaffold foreman mostly working in Boston and the surrounding suburbs. Something that has always interested me was doing residential framing. So far I have watched all of your videos on this house build sometimes multiple times. None the less I real appreciate you guys putting this video series together. The information is very useful hopefully I can use it some day. Cheers!!!! PS. You guys will defiantly be keeping my crew and I company while we are laid off due to the Corona virus any feed back is much appreciated. I'm sure you guys are busy. Thanks again! - Bryan, MA
Second thought! You could probably out work most of the guys I work with! keep on going I hope I can climb around framing when i'm your age. A lot of respect!
The hallmark of any professional executing their job is to make it look easy. People that do a job day in and day out, or repeat a process more frequently than someone else, will make the difficult seem easy. The professional has the confidence of experience and knowing each step almost without thinking. Your advise, don’t be afraid to fail, resonates to the average “non-professional”. Those words and advice apply to anything in life, don’t be afraid to take on the next thing because of failure! Outstanding and thanks for the great work you all do!
I cut rafters off of a template and I reverse engineered it to teach myself this years ago when I started building toolsheds. Man did I wish I had this video then. You explained things I taught myself with a speed square through trial and era in a drawn out process. I liked seeing how you gang cut rafters too we’d be a lot faster doing them like that. I’m gonna try that once we go back to work after isolation
Me too. I ended up devising my own system. I set the ridge and then measured to the back of the birds mouth diagonally across the board. Test fit, then trace from a template. I know, I know, a complete abomination to any self-respecting rafter man, but it did/does work and I had to do it that way bcz the boss (the real rafter man) would never take the time to show me the right way.
@@Gottesacker86 Haha! It seemed like the easiest way at the time, not knowing any better, right? You already know what the pitch angle is, so that’s not a problem transferring that to the board. Just needed that one pesky measurement for the rafter length 🤷♂️
psidvicious exactly! I have to admit too, I’d never thought to do the rafters first, then the ridge. Though thinking about it, I’d watched Larry Haun do it that way too, but I guess once you’ve got your way of doing it, ya tend to stick to it. I’ll definitely try this method out next time though.
I’m a master plumber and master in Hvac and you’re right. We really don’t get to see the whole build. I would love to learn carpentry while helping to build out a home. Keep up the good work.
Fantastic video series for everyone. Few know what the entire process encompasses! I built my home myself and took 5 years to complete. You are providing an excellent example and reference for future DYI’s.
"... perhaps some value..." don't sell yourself short. I am not a contractor, I have no clue what you are doing but this is OUTSTANDING quality of information and explanations and should be mandatory viewing for everybody working on a house build and for those who have one built for them! Thank you, Sir,.
Clearly, this is why lumber comes in 12 foot lengths. You need that much room to do all the imperial calculations. :D (I'm Canadian BTW, and english/metric bi-math-ual)
I can't stand imperial, it's like dude is writing a book about simple measurement. Actually, he just is. Love his material though. 5 minutes in and he's still converting garbage measurement into garbage measurement, unbelievable.
Although I'll never build a house, this series (end everything you've put on youtube) has been the most enjoyable thing I've ever watched. I've told countless people about it, and I hope they are enjoying it as much as I do. If I ever win the lottery, I'd hire you and your crew in a heartbeat to build my dream house. I can't think of anyone I'd rather have do it. Thanks for sharing.
But he is still better than your carpentry work and you will not reach his level of productivity and skills even if you are the same age as him. The less ppe they wear, the more sketchy cuts and questionable shortcuts they make to make it structural and productive the better they are. Both of the older gentlemen are great carpenters in their owns way and we should all learn from every carpenter as much as possible.
@@dielauwen careful now, dissing Larry is an enditable offence. Larey wasn't sloppy, he knew exactly how much strength he was working with. Modern materials are different. We don't use old growth timbers any more, its farmed softwoods and OSB and so on, so the techniques need to adjust to materials. We also know a lot more about engineering, so where Larry's house may not have survived a tornado, a modern house may. That's a design factor, not a sloppy builder. Larry was very clear about following the code and said so constantly. If the code changes over time, so would have Larry.
dielauwen Ridiculous. I knew Larry and trust me there was nothing sloppy about him, and his work habits changed the way houses were framed. There is nothing wrong with overcutting a birds-mouth the way Larry did it. The tail was still 500% stronger than it needed to be. He saved 10 steps doing that. He and his 2 brothers framed one house per day, every day, for years, mostly nailing by hand Try that before commenting on “work habits”.
Thank you ,Truly blessed by your work.Never ceased to be encouraged and instructed by what you get to produce for our benefit .Blessing be upon you and your family .
Scott, I learned more about rafters today. You corrected some of my thoughts about how to do them. I could have missed it, but did you talk about crown? I have one half of a cathedral ceiling where the crown is upside down. Looking on the roof it is a visible bow down. However on the ceiling side I think they shimmed firing strips to flatten out the bow.
Jim Harris I believe a crown should always be hung with the high side up. The theory is the weigh will bring it flat; whereas if it’s opposite, gravity will only make it worse.
I really enjoy your videos. I'm a finish carpenter and almost completely self-taught. Of course that means that I've learned everything the hard way. I can always come out with a beautiful and well done product-- just not always as efficiently as possible. I've been really trying to branch more into framing-- for two reasons: 1. As a trim carpenter, having well-done framing is important, 2. I have a lot to learn from the more efficiency oriented work practices in framing. I've watched dozens of hours of your videos and I really appreciate your attention to both technique and efficiency.
I really liked the no nonsense calculation using the framing square and Imperial sizes and this is coming from a metric guy. My middle school memory tells me to use math for this and I came up with the following result Total span is 19'7" = 235" --> half span is 235"/2 = 117.5" Rise is 117.5" / 12 x 8 =78(1/3)" Length (Pythagorean equation) = Square root of ((117.5)^2 + (78(1/3))^2) = 141.21"
@@davidrichardson376 Don't tell that to surveyors. www.amazon.com/engineering-scale-ruler/s?k=engineering+scale+ruler They use tenths all the time. images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/616s6ukMgKL._AC_SX522_.jpg
Love the framer trick of sinking the saw into the top of the rafter. Also, why not leave the ceiling vaulted? Wouldn't that be much nicer and feel bigger? Just curious what led to that decision.
I am getting ready to start a carpentry apprenticeship in the UK and I have been finding your videos very helpful, thank you for this series. On the note of imperial/metric the UK is a little convoluted in that people will often use a combination of the two, when I am talking to my dad about measurements he makes me convert my metric measurements to imperial 😄 he refuses to use metric.
Great job. I've watched the entire series since the idea was announced, and enjoyed every minute of every one. No matter how boring you might have thought they would be, I enjoyed watching them. Keep up the good work.
It's only difficult for those that don't use it. I don't need a calculator to do 1/16" conversion because I use it all the time. The same goes for using cups/pints/quarts/etc. I rarely need to convert inches to feet since every measuring tape I own has both and I'm sure he doesn't either. There are numerous short cuts for these calculations that he isn't showing in order to explain them. The imperial system is so easy to learn we teach children in the United States how to use both it and the metric system. The imperial system is based on biological averages. I can use parts of my body to rough out measurements. My index finger middle joint is about 1" long (25mm). My foot is about .. a foot (30cm). It's about a yard from my outstretched hand to my nose, a fathom between my hands. When I walk, it's about 5' between two steps, so I can measure out the distance. Very handy when playing golf. One hundred degrees is just about the average body temperature. We could just as easily use decimal-marked imperial tools. Why don't we?? Because the imperial measuring system is based on powers of two. It's pretty darn easy to divide things by half or double. The fractions aren't that difficult for people that do it all the time. And, as you noticed, if it's within 1/16", it's close enough for most woodworking. If I am working with metal, I might measure in metric or I might switch to measuring devices that use decimal values instead of fractions. Most of my digital measuring devices can display in metric and either decimal or fractional imperial. Here is the US, we teach metric and imperial in our schools. We give our citizens the option to use either. All products sold have both metric and imperial measurements on them. Almost every thermometer has centigrade and Fahrenheit. When I cook, I tend to weigh things and use grams when I'm making bread. But I'm just as capable of using a button on the scale to change to pounds/ounces if I prefer. All of my measuring cups have liters, cups, pints, quarts, and fluid ounces. The US has historically chosen freedoms over the need for the government to babysit them and tell them what is best for them. I believe that started almost 250 years ago when we told the British that we would just do things our way and they can leave us alone. In the 70s when the government tried to tell us to switch to metric, we told them to shove off.
Its probably a common lament but as a retired carpenter/woodworker for literally my entire adult life I had many fine people with years of experience along the way and I learned a lot about my chosen trade that way. My biggest concern today is that so many young men and women are not the least bit interested in learning a manual trade. I used to even offer to teach the trade to anyone willing to learn. But sadly there were no takers. Everybody wants to push buttons on some electronic device because they believe that is where the big bucks are made. So my hat is off to guys like you because this type of information in video form shows people the satisfaction that can be had from building something. There's no feeling like being able to stand back and see your completed project and be able to say I built that or I had a hand in building that. So bless you for taking the time to produce such informative and instructive videos. Hopefully more of our younger generation will be inspired to learn and work in the trades. These people are sorely needed. After a lifetime of building I find I can still learn a few tricks to the trade myself.
Grew up in the US framing, roofing and pouring concrete. Moved to Europe when I was in my late 20's. Dear God why do we not use metric in the US. I grew up doing all these calculations and thinking they were simple. WHY?
My favourite part is having to convert the measurement to decimal, do the calculation, and convert back again to measure... there are some benefits to imperial, but they’re massively outweighed by the math-friendliness of metric
Scott and Nate, I'm nowhere near starting any project like this .... however I've been watching since before this whole project started. Thank you guys for doing this. I appreciate learning so much about things I never thought I would have wanted to know! So much appreciation .... honestly ....
I have watched quite a few of your videos; I love your style of delivery and are in awe of your info. I have built a small house, and still love watching you work, my friend. Thank you so much!!
Man I love this guy and his videos. He explains so well how to do things. It's like watching old instructional videos from the 80' and 90's. Mainly because of the sound of his voice. He should do voiceovers 😎
All we need now is new builders that take the interest to learn good old fashion craftsmanship to keep building America again. I really appreciate your sharing all this knowledge with us Sr. Thank you, and God bless.
Thank you Sir! Infinity thumbs up!!! Your honesty and the fact that you whole heatedly put yourself into you're craft, gives your work, real & lasting beauty to live on for decades to come and many to enjoy. Thank you Sir.
Yeah, you already have the measurement there. but then multiply part of it with 16 to get something you can read on a thing that is meant to measure stuff. I am blown away with how people put up with all these conversions. On the other hand. they can multiply and combine fractions way better than I can.
The metric system is global, the UK uses both, whichever suits, it’s only Murcans that still don’t commonly use metric, except their scientists of course.😬
@@badlandskid the whole thing was dumb. he had to do 2 fraction conversions and use a lookup table. with 10th grade math and metric it would be much simpler. he wrote a wrong number in the middle of his video explaining how to do it this way
Hey Mr. Scott just wanted to say you've helped me in more ways than you would have the time to discuss. Thank you and the whole crew that goes behind it!
-The collective gasp of horror, of a little math, from all the ‘metric-onlys’ in the comments is pretty humorous 😂. Actually the amount of non-Americans watching this build is what’s most surprising to me. You must be on to something Scott and Nate! -I have to confess, I was never a great cut man when it came to cutting in roofs. I eventually devised my own system, and it works, but a real rafter-man would cringe at my technique 😣. But, it wasn’t really my fault. When I learned to frame, the boss was the ‘roof-cutter-guy’ and never had the time to show me (or anyone else for that matter) how it was done. And he was good at it. I do remember that. He would have the entire roof cut in before we even had all the joists on the walls. Including all the hip/val jack-rafters. It always amazed me.
"Plumb, Square, True..." I have been learning mostly on my own through trial and error. Although I don't earn much, carpentry/building is where my heart is . Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I regularly watch, & re-watch your videos, constantly learning. You have given me a "hand-up". I offer my sincere THANK YOU & GOD BLESS.
This series is the longest I have consistently followed a channel ever. I have nothing to do with the construction business and nor do I have any skills with tools. I work in the software industry. And yet, this grabs my attention like nothing else. You make the topics interesting and you have an amazingly calm voice which still demands attention. That is just plain awesome.
This seems very archaic to convert from fractional to decimal. Calculate a length. Then, convert from decimal to fractional. But, a carpenter's square, what a fantastic tool.
You Sir, are an amazing teacher, and you’re appreciated and an inspiration to me and thousands of others! Thank you! Keep up the good work and God bless you and yours.
This series have given me a whole new level of understanding of how much work and how many different skills goes into building a house. And the house is still not anywhere near being finished. My previous experience of building a garden shed, some hobby woodworking and diy renovation gave me a clear case of hubris, "how hard can it be". Although I most probably never will build a house it has been a most informative and interesting series to watch and I've learned a ton about construction - even enough to recognize my own shortcomings. I've always admired skilled craftsmen, and your willingness to share your knowledge and experience is even more admirable. A wholehearted Godspeed to you Mr Wadsworth!
Thank you! You explain things in an easy way to understand. I’ve been in construction as a plumber for 22 years, but never really got to see how to cut and install rafters. This video couldn’t have come at a better time for me, I’m about to build a pump house for my well thanks again!
I started framing at 18yrs old packing lumber for two four man crews, after 44yrs still bending nails daily and I still love doing it, I thoroughly love watching you're videos, it's like watching a virtuoso violinist. Thank you!
im 29 and only starting my carpentry apprentice i do old heritage home renovations and all your videos have helped me excel at incredible rate thank you!!!
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Every high school student should train in a trade - in my day, we called it SHOP CLASS. This guy is a gem.
Thanks! I am building my own home for my wife and I. Hoping for some kiddo’s to arrive at some point. I’m a cabinet maker and installer, I have absolutely loved your videos and am living on building our house to your standards. You truly are a person I admire. Thank you for teaching and being a man I’d love to meet one day.
"Anything worth doing is worth overdoing!" is my motto for my 50 year working life - and I am a teacher! Now I know why I like these videos so much!
It's basically the engineer's creed, and by golly I try to live by it every day.
I never heard this phrase but definitely will remember it. My shop teacher dad ended with do it right the 1st time! At 88 he is still that way and safety conscious.
Actually, that's been my motto since I was a kid, but not always in a good way. My kids laugh at me that this is my rule for everything in life.
My Dad was a machinist and he said this often too.
Craig Blanche have you spent any time, let alone a full day, with kids in the last 5-10 years? They are work nowadays!
25 year old Electrician from Chicago here, love your videos. I have definitely learned a lot watching you over the years. thank you!
This detailed walkthrough on how to cut rafters is 100% brilliant.
I built a shed last summer with practically zero carpentry knowledge, and eyeballed my birdsmouth/seat cuts and the 'peak' cut.They aren't pretty, but they are beefy.
This video would have been invaluable last summer!
Keep up the good work :)
You are providing invaluable service capturing the entire process from beginning to end to all those who want to build houses on their own or hire a general contractor to do the job. Thanks.
It is always helpful for a novice to hear a master say, "Sometimes, I screw it up." It gives the novice permission to learn by experience instead of expecting that everything has to be perfect the first time. I think *that* is one of the most valuable things that you -- and, by extension, your channel -- bring to the table. Thank you for sharing this project with us!
"Perhaps" there is value in showing this all start to finish?? Without question! Your experiences and persona (personality, wisdom, humility, love for learning) put you and your son in the perfect situation to benefit all of us viewers.
The value of these videos for someone who really wants to learn is immeasurable, along with the format and narration. Been watching this from the beginning while working on my grandparents' house.
You can tell you're doing it right when people are "excited", not just interested, when you release each new video.
It’s this type of sincerity that really creates quality content.
Thank You, Thank You , Thank You !
For teaching the VAST amount of knowledge you have accumulated over the years of work and “making friendships” with other craftsmen .
Please keep bringing in / training their next generation the Righteous way!
God Bless you & yours
Thanks for the video and the entire series. It's always nice to see the older guys who can still get it done and pass their learning and wisdom along as they do.
I have to say that I am a product of a father-In-law master carpenter that is a meticulous and thorough as you are. So the connection when I began watching your videos was immediate. You're extremely easy to listen to and a wonderful narrator. Really enjoy watching and following along. I am horrible at cutting rafters so me and roofs are not compatible. I love interior trim and installing windows and doors, etc. Framing a house is amazing to me so look forward to the next one!! Awesome, awesome channel!
I got through four years of trade school and became a journeyman carpenter, and not once in that time was I taught about how to use a framing square or the rafter tables on it. Completely different approach here. It's cool to see your tricks!
Once ya learn the ways of the square there's no going back... be one with the square...let it flow threw you😉👍
Where is "Here" Justin?
That's incredible we did weeks on the framing square 30 + yrs ago in trade school. Hell I think i can do my taxes on it.
I absolutely love your channel sir. I’ve been in the industry for close to 40-yrs now and I’m always learning something or reminded of something that I haven’t/used for quite a while outside of training in job corps back in the 80’s and 90’s.
Peace and blessings to you, and "Keep up the good work". 👍🏾👏
I'm a Dutch carpenter but love seeing how it's done in America
Keep up the good work!
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What a joy to watch a father and son work.
"Enjoy the process instead of being in a hurry to see the outcome." Those are words of wisdom that I'd want to hear a builder say!
Thank you for sharing your Beautiful craft with us all people like you are essential to this world God Bless you and your family love from Ireland
"but....I forget whatcha call it" lovely, funny, dear, sold man and friend to us all. we'll NEVER forget! Darrell
I did some DIY carpentry a long time ago, I remember the basics. But I never knew beyond that, THANK YOU GOOD SIR FOR THIS VIDEO! I've seen a few various instructional videos. Even tried to make one. You sir, have avoided the so many ways it could be worse. Your instructional style, and video coverage is simply superb!
I also finally learned about some tools, what they're called, and relearned carpentry/ build terms.
And I loved the explanations and examples of the why and what happens when its done right or wrong. And of course the tips and words of encouragement.
If someone says that they have never cut something wrong or missed a layout mark. They haven’t done much of it. Stay safe 👍😊
Mike Adams so true mistakes are new lessons, unless you keep making the same ones lol
I cut shit wrong all the time. With a Skil saw. But chainsaws. Those are my friend s.
The jigs (saw guides) you make to increase production and ensure consistency. Respect.
I’ve used this comment for years. “Anything worth doing is worth over-doing.” Glad to hear someone believes in the same principle.
I think this series in going to become a classic people refer to for years to come. As an architect that's on site a lot and a RUclipsr, it's true that there are some aspect that we miss a lot. I wish this series was done when I built my house last year, but I'm sure I will look back at this for info in the future. There's something special about watching it as it goes up ; enjoying every second of this build!
Im a 31 year old builder and was taught by my dad who is 65, I respect the older generation in the industry they have alot to teach
I'm an Australian kitchen benchtop stonemason and only see small portions of the build in my day to day work. Here you are wisening us up to so much more and it's so interesting and informative. Kind of wish now I became a chippy instead. Thanks.
I really like the detail and explanation on cutting rafters. I’m one of those guys who does like to see and hear about every detail on how it’s done. Thanks for adding the music info to the notes, Nate! I always wanted that too.
Im so grateful that I found Essential Craftsman! You are appreciated sir! You have blessed hands sir! Thanks!
I think you're officially the Bob Villa for this time in history. The podcast a few days ago was very calming, educational, entertaining. Good times, keep it up.
Good evening, coming to you from Holden, Massachusetts. I am a Scaffold foreman mostly working in Boston and the surrounding suburbs. Something that has always interested me was doing residential framing. So far I have watched all of your videos on this house build sometimes multiple times. None the less I real appreciate you guys putting this video series together. The information is very useful hopefully I can use it some day. Cheers!!!! PS. You guys will defiantly be keeping my crew and I company while we are laid off due to the Corona virus any feed back is much appreciated. I'm sure you guys are busy. Thanks again! - Bryan, MA
Second thought! You could probably out work most of the guys I work with! keep on going I hope I can climb around framing when i'm your age. A lot of respect!
As always, a delight watching your video. Your so absolutely correct, so many times I'm in a hurry to enjoy the outcome versus the journey
The hallmark of any professional executing their job is to make it look easy. People that do a job day in and day out, or repeat a process more frequently than someone else, will make the difficult seem easy. The professional has the confidence of experience and knowing each step almost without thinking. Your advise, don’t be afraid to fail, resonates to the average “non-professional”. Those words and advice apply to anything in life, don’t be afraid to take on the next thing because of failure! Outstanding and thanks for the great work you all do!
I cut rafters off of a template and I reverse engineered it to teach myself this years ago when I started building toolsheds. Man did I wish I had this video then. You explained things I taught myself with a speed square through trial and era in a drawn out process. I liked seeing how you gang cut rafters too we’d be a lot faster doing them like that. I’m gonna try that once we go back to work after isolation
Me too. I ended up devising my own system. I set the ridge and then measured to the back of the birds mouth diagonally across the board. Test fit, then trace from a template. I know, I know, a complete abomination to any self-respecting rafter man, but it did/does work and I had to do it that way bcz the boss (the real rafter man) would never take the time to show me the right way.
Only stupid way is the way that doesn’t work
@@psidvicious That's exactly how I'd taught myself how to do it as well. Seemed like the easiest way to be able to measure it out.
@@Gottesacker86 Haha! It seemed like the easiest way at the time, not knowing any better, right? You already know what the pitch angle is, so that’s not a problem transferring that to the board. Just needed that one pesky measurement for the rafter length 🤷♂️
psidvicious exactly! I have to admit too, I’d never thought to do the rafters first, then the ridge. Though thinking about it, I’d watched Larry Haun do it that way too, but I guess once you’ve got your way of doing it, ya tend to stick to it. I’ll definitely try this method out next time though.
I’m a master plumber and master in Hvac and you’re right. We really don’t get to see the whole build. I would love to learn carpentry while helping to build out a home. Keep up the good work.
"I guess this may be early onset something but... I forget what you call that." Hahahahaha! You're not losing anything. Unless I am too. :) 17:50
Paris Ashcroft I call it parttimers.. not full on alltimers 😂
I call it oldhiemer’s disease. I’ve had since I was a young man.
Fantastic video series for everyone. Few know what the entire process encompasses! I built my home myself and took 5 years to complete. You are providing an excellent example and reference for future DYI’s.
"... perhaps some value..." don't sell yourself short. I am not a contractor, I have no clue what you are doing but this is OUTSTANDING quality of information and explanations and should be mandatory viewing for everybody working on a house build and for those who have one built for them! Thank you, Sir,.
Such a great series! I've been working as a carpenter for 37 years now, and still, I'm enjoying every minute of these videos! Keep em coming!
Clearly, this is why lumber comes in 12 foot lengths. You need that much room to do all the imperial calculations. :D
(I'm Canadian BTW, and english/metric bi-math-ual)
I can't stand imperial, it's like dude is writing a book about simple measurement.
Actually, he just is.
Love his material though.
5 minutes in and he's still converting garbage measurement into garbage measurement, unbelievable.
You could use this to explain why metric just makes more sense lol
To my fellow DIYers, 15:06 and on is all the motivation we all need. Thank you sir.
30 years in and I'm still learning .thank you very much for this master class
Of all the Builder shows on RUclips you are my favorite! You don't waste words and you get it done right. Doesn't get any better than that.
I surely do miss the smell on a job like this. All that clean fir---still love it.
It juju
Just finished building a simple-ish staircase for my son's trampoline. Love that smell of cut wood :)
Love construction and your videos sir
That smell always reminds me of being in my great granddad's shop
Although I'll never build a house, this series (end everything you've put on youtube) has been the most enjoyable thing I've ever watched. I've told countless people about it, and I hope they are enjoying it as much as I do. If I ever win the lottery, I'd hire you and your crew in a heartbeat to build my dream house. I can't think of anyone I'd rather have do it. Thanks for sharing.
Essential Craftsman - the Larry Haun of the modern generation
Larry had poor work habits like overcutting birds mouths. Slopy workmanship. This guy is much better.
But he is still better than your carpentry work and you will not reach his level of productivity and skills even if you are the same age as him. The less ppe they wear, the more sketchy cuts and questionable shortcuts they make to make it structural and productive the better they are. Both of the older gentlemen are great carpenters in their owns way and we should all learn from every carpenter as much as possible.
Did someone just say Larry Haun had poor workmanship...? I never thought anyone could say a single bad thing about the man.
@@dielauwen careful now, dissing Larry is an enditable offence. Larey wasn't sloppy, he knew exactly how much strength he was working with.
Modern materials are different. We don't use old growth timbers any more, its farmed softwoods and OSB and so on, so the techniques need to adjust to materials.
We also know a lot more about engineering, so where Larry's house may not have survived a tornado, a modern house may. That's a design factor, not a sloppy builder.
Larry was very clear about following the code and said so constantly. If the code changes over time, so would have Larry.
dielauwen Ridiculous. I knew Larry and trust me there was nothing sloppy about him, and his work habits changed the way houses were framed. There is nothing wrong with overcutting a birds-mouth the way Larry did it. The tail was still 500% stronger than it needed to be. He saved 10 steps doing that. He and his 2 brothers framed one house per day, every day, for years, mostly nailing by hand Try that before commenting on “work habits”.
Thank you ,Truly blessed by your work.Never ceased to be encouraged and instructed by what you get to produce for our benefit .Blessing be upon you and your family .
Scott, I learned more about rafters today. You corrected some of my thoughts about how to do them. I could have missed it, but did you talk about crown? I have one half of a cathedral ceiling where the crown is upside down. Looking on the roof it is a visible bow down. However on the ceiling side I think they shimmed firing strips to flatten out the bow.
Jim Harris I believe a crown should always be hung with the high side up. The theory is the weigh will bring it flat; whereas if it’s opposite, gravity will only make it worse.
I really enjoy your videos. I'm a finish carpenter and almost completely self-taught. Of course that means that I've learned everything the hard way. I can always come out with a beautiful and well done product-- just not always as efficiently as possible. I've been really trying to branch more into framing-- for two reasons: 1. As a trim carpenter, having well-done framing is important, 2. I have a lot to learn from the more efficiency oriented work practices in framing. I've watched dozens of hours of your videos and I really appreciate your attention to both technique and efficiency.
Love you videos!!! Even more important these days or the ones to come... Be safe everyone!
Love the honesty in how he explains the mistakes he made - often this is the best way for others to learn. Thanks for sharing.
I really liked the no nonsense calculation using the framing square and Imperial sizes and this is coming from a metric guy.
My middle school memory tells me to use math for this and I came up with the following result
Total span is 19'7" = 235" --> half span is 235"/2 = 117.5"
Rise is 117.5" / 12 x 8 =78(1/3)"
Length (Pythagorean equation) = Square root of ((117.5)^2 + (78(1/3))^2) = 141.21"
That's good....you got out of Imperial into decimal on the first line of your solution.
@@davidrichardson376 Standard uses decimal also, there is nothing specifically metric about it.
@@firesurfer IMHO a decimal fraction of a foot is absurd. Decimal fractions are at home in metric.
@@davidrichardson376 Don't tell that to surveyors.
www.amazon.com/engineering-scale-ruler/s?k=engineering+scale+ruler They use tenths all the time.
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A framing square is the real thing as it has inches with a tenth scale, a twelfth scale and even sixteenth for die hard customary/imperial people.
"Enjoy the process instead of being in a hurry to enjoy the outcome". Pure Gold. Thank you
Love the framer trick of sinking the saw into the top of the rafter. Also, why not leave the ceiling vaulted? Wouldn't that be much nicer and feel bigger? Just curious what led to that decision.
So satisfying to watch a true professional do what they do best. This guys wealth of knowledge is amazing.
I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. Your a master of your craft for certain.
I am getting ready to start a carpentry apprenticeship in the UK and I have been finding your videos very helpful, thank you for this series. On the note of imperial/metric the UK is a little convoluted in that people will often use a combination of the two, when I am talking to my dad about measurements he makes me convert my metric measurements to imperial 😄 he refuses to use metric.
I'd love to work out there with you fellas. The scenery is unreal. Great work!
It's pretty much impossible to find an Essential Craftsman video that doesn't teach or reteach you something essential. 👍🏼
"Everything is easy, once you know how.." Love this statement.
I wish I could’ve worked with a master carpenter like this when I was young.
Amazing content, keep it coming! Clicked immediately, even though I'm at work.
A human cannot explain it any clearer .Very educational 👍🇬🇧
"I cut that board twice and it was still too short!"
Great job. I've watched the entire series since the idea was announced, and enjoyed every minute of every one. No matter how boring you might have thought they would be, I enjoyed watching them. Keep up the good work.
i am so glad i don't have to deal with the imperial system... its so much extra work
If you actually learn standard, it makes much more sense than metric.
@@bobsmith-ru7xp Your right people complain then dont bother to learn anything.
@@bobsmith-ru7xp It really does not in any way shape or form make more sense than metric. Ever.
@@eggsoups Don't know about North American rulers but all rulers in Europe go down to the millimetre.
It's only difficult for those that don't use it. I don't need a calculator to do 1/16" conversion because I use it all the time. The same goes for using cups/pints/quarts/etc. I rarely need to convert inches to feet since every measuring tape I own has both and I'm sure he doesn't either. There are numerous short cuts for these calculations that he isn't showing in order to explain them. The imperial system is so easy to learn we teach children in the United States how to use both it and the metric system.
The imperial system is based on biological averages. I can use parts of my body to rough out measurements. My index finger middle joint is about 1" long (25mm). My foot is about .. a foot (30cm). It's about a yard from my outstretched hand to my nose, a fathom between my hands. When I walk, it's about 5' between two steps, so I can measure out the distance. Very handy when playing golf. One hundred degrees is just about the average body temperature.
We could just as easily use decimal-marked imperial tools. Why don't we?? Because the imperial measuring system is based on powers of two. It's pretty darn easy to divide things by half or double. The fractions aren't that difficult for people that do it all the time. And, as you noticed, if it's within 1/16", it's close enough for most woodworking. If I am working with metal, I might measure in metric or I might switch to measuring devices that use decimal values instead of fractions. Most of my digital measuring devices can display in metric and either decimal or fractional imperial.
Here is the US, we teach metric and imperial in our schools. We give our citizens the option to use either. All products sold have both metric and imperial measurements on them. Almost every thermometer has centigrade and Fahrenheit. When I cook, I tend to weigh things and use grams when I'm making bread. But I'm just as capable of using a button on the scale to change to pounds/ounces if I prefer. All of my measuring cups have liters, cups, pints, quarts, and fluid ounces.
The US has historically chosen freedoms over the need for the government to babysit them and tell them what is best for them. I believe that started almost 250 years ago when we told the British that we would just do things our way and they can leave us alone. In the 70s when the government tried to tell us to switch to metric, we told them to shove off.
Its probably a common lament but as a retired carpenter/woodworker for literally my entire adult life I had many fine people with years of experience along the way and I learned a lot about my chosen trade that way. My biggest concern today is that so many young men and women are not the least bit interested in learning a manual trade. I used to even offer to teach the trade to anyone willing to learn. But sadly there were no takers. Everybody wants to push buttons on some electronic device because they believe that is where the big bucks are made. So my hat is off to guys like you because this type of information in video form shows people the satisfaction that can be had from building something. There's no feeling like being able to stand back and see your completed project and be able to say I built that or I had a hand in building that. So bless you for taking the time to produce such informative and instructive videos. Hopefully more of our younger generation will be inspired to learn and work in the trades. These people are sorely needed. After a lifetime of building I find I can still learn a few tricks to the trade myself.
Grew up in the US framing, roofing and pouring concrete. Moved to Europe when I was in my late 20's. Dear God why do we not use metric in the US. I grew up doing all these calculations and thinking they were simple. WHY?
"Do as I say and not as I do " the king said"my foot Will be the standard.
My favourite part is having to convert the measurement to decimal, do the calculation, and convert back again to measure... there are some benefits to imperial, but they’re massively outweighed by the math-friendliness of metric
I moved to Texas almost 2 years ago. I am a qualifed builder, I use both but metric is far more accurate and better to use.
In Canada we have metric system but as a carpenter for shy of 40 yrs I still use imperial system . Laying out cabinetry is nice to use metric .
Scott and Nate, I'm nowhere near starting any project like this .... however I've been watching since before this whole project started. Thank you guys for doing this. I appreciate learning so much about things I never thought I would have wanted to know! So much appreciation .... honestly ....
"this might be early onset... something, but I forget what you call that". Well played :)
i absolutely laughed out loud on that one
I have watched quite a few of your videos; I love your style of delivery and are in awe of your info. I have built a small house, and still love watching you work, my friend. Thank you so much!!
“I guess this could be signs of early onset but I forget what you call it”. 🤣
Good and visible carpentry doesn’t lie. That’s what I like about you RUclips’s. Thanks from the Netherlands
In metric countries, rafters cut themselves.
Yep.....Imperial measurements waste head space !!!
@@davidrichardson376 no, metric suck. hard to see numerical errors. 0.01 cm = 1 mm = 0.0001 m.
@@LongNguyen-ds4hf Think I found your problem- 0.1cm = 1mm = 0.001 m. You're off by a decimal point in your conversions.
@@LongNguyen-ds4hf Smart people use "mm" for everything............easy as.................
@@LongNguyen-ds4hf That's why in construction all measurements are in mm so you don't have to worry about unit conversions
Man I love this guy and his videos. He explains so well how to do things. It's like watching old instructional videos from the 80' and 90's. Mainly because of the sound of his voice. He should do voiceovers 😎
Got to admit, I'm going to be kinda sad once this house is finished.
All we need now is new builders that take the interest to learn good old fashion craftsmanship to keep building America again. I really appreciate your sharing all this knowledge with us Sr. Thank you, and God bless.
4:00 -> **COUGH**COUGH*metricsystem*COUGH**
You should go to a standard doctor.
I hope your self isolating
Thank you Sir! Infinity thumbs up!!! Your honesty and the fact that you whole heatedly put yourself into you're craft, gives your work, real & lasting beauty to live on for decades to come and many to enjoy. Thank you Sir.
Makes me appreciate my metric system.... don’t know what the Brits were thinking!
Yeah, you already have the measurement there. but then multiply part of it with 16 to get something you can read on a thing that is meant to measure stuff. I am blown away with how people put up with all these conversions.
On the other hand. they can multiply and combine fractions way better than I can.
Michael Hamburg its easy if you have sufficient IQ.
@@badlandskid But way more susceptible to errors in calculation. Especially if not every person on the site has a good math sense.
The metric system is global, the UK uses both, whichever suits, it’s only Murcans that still don’t commonly use metric, except their scientists of course.😬
@@badlandskid the whole thing was dumb. he had to do 2 fraction conversions and use a lookup table. with 10th grade math and metric it would be much simpler. he wrote a wrong number in the middle of his video explaining how to do it this way
Hey Mr. Scott just wanted to say you've helped me in more ways than you would have the time to discuss. Thank you and the whole crew that goes behind it!
-The collective gasp of horror, of a little math, from all the ‘metric-onlys’ in the comments is pretty humorous 😂. Actually the amount of non-Americans watching this build is what’s most surprising to me. You must be on to something Scott and Nate!
-I have to confess, I was never a great cut man when it came to cutting in roofs. I eventually devised my own system, and it works, but a real rafter-man would cringe at my technique 😣.
But, it wasn’t really my fault. When I learned to frame, the boss was the ‘roof-cutter-guy’ and never had the time to show me (or anyone else for that matter) how it was done. And he was good at it. I do remember that. He would have the entire roof cut in before we even had all the joists on the walls. Including all the hip/val jack-rafters. It always amazed me.
"Plumb, Square, True..."
I have been learning mostly on my own through trial and error. Although I don't earn much, carpentry/building is where my heart is . Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I regularly watch, & re-watch your videos, constantly learning. You have given me a "hand-up". I offer my sincere THANK YOU & GOD BLESS.
You call forgetting to subtract what's on top, "Being Human".
This series is the longest I have consistently followed a channel ever. I have nothing to do with the construction business and nor do I have any skills with tools. I work in the software industry. And yet, this grabs my attention like nothing else. You make the topics interesting and you have an amazingly calm voice which still demands attention. That is just plain awesome.
This seems very archaic to convert from fractional to decimal. Calculate a length. Then, convert from decimal to fractional. But, a carpenter's square, what a fantastic tool.
You Sir, are an amazing teacher, and you’re appreciated and an inspiration to me and thousands of others! Thank you! Keep up the good work and God bless you and yours.
Years from now, someone is going to be crawling around in the attic and see all that math scrawled on a piece of wood, wondering what it means...
I've been watching the channel from the beginning. And this series is hands-down the best house building series currently on RUclips.
my balance is so terrible i would fell off from those planks immediately :D
Thank you so much for your gentle nature. It sure takes a lot of the intimidation
Again the crazy Imperial System of measurement...
The standard system of measurement if you please.
This series have given me a whole new level of understanding of how much work and how many different skills goes into building a house.
And the house is still not anywhere near being finished.
My previous experience of building a garden shed, some hobby woodworking and diy renovation gave me a clear case of hubris, "how hard can it be".
Although I most probably never will build a house it has been a most informative and interesting series to watch and I've learned a ton about construction - even enough to recognize my own shortcomings.
I've always admired skilled craftsmen, and your willingness to share your knowledge and experience is even more admirable.
A wholehearted Godspeed to you Mr Wadsworth!
Converting inches into decimals of feet. Now you're just trolling us. :p
Thank you! You explain things in an easy way to understand. I’ve been in construction as a plumber for 22 years, but never really got to see how to cut and install rafters. This video couldn’t have come at a better time for me, I’m about to build a pump house for my well thanks again!
Love the series, but I'm still more comfortable taking the engine out of your truck...
I started framing at 18yrs old packing lumber for two four man crews, after 44yrs still bending nails daily and I still love doing it, I thoroughly love watching you're videos, it's like watching a virtuoso violinist. Thank you!
"Enjoy the process, not the outcome"
You don't know how many times I've said this to my wife.
But if at all possible, enjoy both.
@@Carl-LaFong1618 I somehow feel there is a joke lurking deep within your statement. :)
im 29 and only starting my carpentry apprentice i do old heritage home renovations and all your videos have helped me excel at incredible rate thank you!!!
Wonderful news! Thanks!
Have you watch "the crazy framer' where this framer frames a house by himself.
Last season he was building in 40 below.
Watching you work and listening to you explain is therapeutic!!!!!!!!!!!!!