Cutting Valley and Jack Rafters for a Gable Dormer Ep.76
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- Опубликовано: 19 апр 2020
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Thank you, be safe, and be grateful.
One thing I learned early on when cutting rafters, joists, etc. with graduated lengths, is to always start with the longest. That way if you screw up, you haven't wasted the entire board, just use it for the next, shorter one. Applied this principle to numerous facets of construction.
True for all cuts
Exactly John A. I fabricate with steel much more than building with lumber and your rule is spot on! Good to teach such a rule. Try to keep your drops as long as possible just in case or even other areas. Less waste! Spot on point!
100% agree. Such a great tip for people. Kinda goes hand in hand in terms of finding the piece closest in length to cut from (ie: use 10' 2X for a 9' cut and not a 12' 2X for the 9'). Seems obvious, but often overlooked and then when you need an 11' piece and burned all the 12 footers you're not heading back to the lumber yard with your head in your hands.
Thanks you
The principle is: you can get a short piece from a long piece but not the other way around
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The only thing we take with us when we leave this world, is what we learned, and the only thing that we leave is what we’ve taught. What a beautiful quote, thank you so much for saying that, I won’t forget it!
I’ve always said, you can ruin your mind with many videos on RUclips within a day. When watching essential craftsman, he hits your mind with knowledge and your heart with respect. Thank you
Nicely said, David!
I've been an architect for 35 years - mostly large medical buildings, but also 3 houses for which I did all the drawings. And without many details; it was a joy to see how talented craftsmen took minimal drawings and accomplished exactly what I had envisioned. It's easy to draw something, but a whole different matter to actually build it. One thing I have found, however, is that if it's hard to draw it will probably also be hard to build.
Aye! you are a slacker. A real architect ,of which I only met a few , can draw everything in detail. One I worked with was from the UK ,was in his 80's and said ." My ! I have made a mistake in the drawings. I must retire for must be going senile." It was a detail of the interior trim . The Plans were some 40 pages. It covered everything including the number of nails as specified.
In tool & die we used to call them "Pretty Pictures"
It was up to me/us to make it perfect.
"The only thing that we take with us, when we leave this world, is what we learned while we were here.
And the only thing we leave is what we taught."
Thank you so much!
Except what you build that will out last your life and 500 years
@@MegaStairman Someone will learn from what you leave also!
Pretty savvy words there buddy.
Great sentiments at the end. When I started out there were 2 types of tradesmen 1. The guy who says nothing until you get it wrong, and then takes the Mick without constructive comment.
2. The guy who sees you about to mess up and shows you, or advises you, sometimes showing you the well known " cheats".
The guys in the 1st category tended to be the less able and who jealously guarded what they knew.
The 2nd category, remembered were they started, learned plenty and were appreciative of someone who wanted to learn.
I always aimed for the 2nd category, with the knowledge that every day was a new learning opportunity.
Loving the series.
1st example
Carpenter has a mindset of *Lack* I can't give away anything
2nd example
Contractor has a mindset of *Abundance* I have enough to share with you for the universe has an abundance 😌
@@mansardmanor3869 absolutely.
I'm not in construction, but I'm a manager in my industry. Throughout my career, I've always derived enjoyment from teaching younger staff. Honestly, as you develop from an entry level to more experienced person in any field, teaching is an excellent way to solidify concepts in your mind and ensure you grasp them well. The old "the best way to learn is to teach" expression is so true.
11.30.20. “Learn it...Use it...Pass it on”™️
Along those lines, at every shop I worked at (as an industrial fabricator) I saw the neatest thing I had never thought of and many times the dumbest thing. I picked up the good and did the bad if that was their way. After being there and working with the crew you might see why they did it that way or they might let you share an alternative. Anyway I love learning from this channel.
The most profound part of this video was near the end, “The only thing that we take from this world is what we learned, and the only thing that we leave in this world is what we taught to others.” At 10:00 today I am having a ZOOM meeting (rather than the usual classroom session, because of the virus) with a half-dozen elementary school students, volunteer tutoring them next-grade-level math. In addition to “locations on the co-ordinate plane” and basic trig, I am hoping that they take away the joy of learning and problem solving, and the concept of helping others to grow and prosper.
Charles Ward
Show them the video! What made math hard for me in school was that they never showed me, what it is used for. I am retired and it is videos like this that show me, I could have understood math had I only known what for. I took trigonometry lessions on Kahn academy recently after watching one of This old Tony videos where he explained the trigonometry of maschining exact angles on a lathe. I am 72 y/o and I understood for the first time, what sine, cosine and tangent was used for! When you open up the eyes of children to what math is for, you may find that all of a sudden they love it and understand it much easier!
In the end of this once again beautiful piece of video you talked about legacy: profound thruth imo.
I m happy to tell you that on this moment I'm building/ renovating with my oldest son a somewhat extensive shet. I learned from my father you know... And my son is liking it too as he discovered... So I'm happy.. THANK you for all your work and effort to put up your awesome series, I love it... And a bit more. Love from Holland, stay healthy!! Marc
Amen, God Bless You in your instructing.
and what hammer tool was he using during that part that appeared to be hammer and nails in one?
@@digitalconsciousness do you have a timestamp?
Excellent, excellent, excellent lesson in roof layout, Valley and Jack rafters. It was a pleasure to watch and hear you explain (and demonstrate) what was being done and why. Thanks Scott for the why's and therefore's and showing the framing square for the great tool it is. And, keep up the good work!
Unbeilevable craftsmanship that is never used in todays construction This generation would cut their leg off trying to use that saw you use. Much respect my friend and God speed to you
I would’ve LOVED working for a teacher like this. For years I worked for a contractor who hated what he did and made the jobs miserable.
I'm no carpenter but am a retired aerospace engineer and truly love watching your videos and how you approach all of your construction projects. It's a damn shame contractors like you are a VERY rare breed indeed. I've never seen a contractor yet that strives for anything close to your desired quality. It seems to just be about the speed of getting the job done, finding the cheapest subcontracts and overall money. Keep up the great work and please don't stop producing your great videos.
Mike in Florida
and yet can't take the few seconds to tear the labels off the lag screws.
@@ScottPankhurst Well, I have to admit I noticed that as well. At first I thought maybe ha was using them for some sort of gauge but I suppose in the end it doesn't really matter.
@@ScottPankhurst What value would you place on having that tag removed? There are a lot of things in this world that have value, not sure that's one of them
Lots of methhead loser contractors out there.
@@ScottPankhurst if that's all took away from this then you're a moron.
If I learned nothing else I did find out how much information is on the simple framing square. A tool with a built in cheat sheet. The inventor was a genius in his field.
Unfortunately cheap framing squares just have the inches on the edges and not the tables.
@@dtemp132 Most guys just use their phone or use premade trusses. Making your own is mostly cost prohibitive. It's a waste of time and money. The tables aren't used.
www.roofcalc.org/best-roofing-apps-for-android/
@@firesurfer dont know what kind of houses you've worked on but where Im from in western Canada, BC, W Van, West side Vancouver, You see a lot of hand cut roofes on the $10+million houses( thats just the average basic cost here, nothing super extraordinary, high end starts doubling and tripling that) Did 30 years ago and still do. Trusses are fast and cheap and waste a lot of space. Hand cut roofs don't and when you're spending that kind of $$ they want the best: hand cut. Especially with the spans available with TJs etc compared to solid lumber. End of story. Sure you can pull your phone or construction master out, but old school guys like me carry our R100B...and know how to use every part of it..every table, every scale. My square never needed a new screen or batteries, and didnt mind snow, sun or rain..or the paydays I earned because of my knowledge and experience in cutting roofs...
Cannot replace calculator. It is required for the highest level of complexity. Trig cannot be done on the framing square.
Nothing simple about a framing square buddy
They don't build em like they used to, they don't build them like you do! Love the series! Who ever ends up owning that beautiful home will be very lucky to have a home built with quality materials, skill and pride. Like they used to!
I'm not a carpenter nor do I play one on TV but I still watch every episode. I also will never build a house but craftsmen of all types are very interesting to me. So I continue to watch. Thanks for videoing the project.
In the trade over 40 years, specialize in circular millwork, still cutting boards, still teaching youngsters.
Thanks for doing this series and thanks to your AV crew, they're memorializing your knowledge.
must say, I always read the comments. you've got some great fan's.
Yes, no trolling or people being rude. Most people on here are genuine people who are learning or just enjoying the craft.
We just appreciate the knowledge he brings
I’m not a carpenter and I watched this amazing demonstration of true professional carpentry skills! You are the man👍🏻
We're watching one of the best and most practical minded carpenters in the US. Probably in the world. Thanks for the videos!
I’m in South Africa, and I am NOT in construction. For me, I am loving this series. I don’t know why, I just do.
I'm a 21 year old carpenter from Missouri. To be able to work with you on a build would be so fun. You're a man who can teach in such an understandable manner. Appreciate your videos sir. Keep up the good work!
I think we should get a college credit for watching this one! Really liked the wise words near the end! I will put those into practice☺
It's like a advanced level or graduate course in framing, and I didn't take the prereqs! 🤯
The only thing we leave this life with is our Soul! 🙂
This series is like taking a class in building - I’m a 41 year old 25 year carpenter and I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos - you are what we call in Boston a “wicked pissah buildah “ I especially enjoy when you explain the rafter square and then I get to see the application before my eyes vs explaining without seeing the cuts - much love from Boston
Here 2 years after you’ve made this video. Absolutely a great video segment. Well done, and much appreciated. This just made my day. Thank you Sir.
Looking Good!! I like the comments you made at the end of the video, I teach part time at a community college, I'm an electrician, been in the trade now for over 50 years. Starting with my Dad as a "Go For" and as you said, I learned from him and practiced and continued my training on the job, at trade schools and seminars. He was still reading and learning to the day he passed away. He always said, your never too old to learn something new! Thanks for sharing your skill and knowledge!
I have watched every episode of your build, totally fascinating, I'm in the UK and the methods of House building are so different, I would say that less than 1% of new houses are timber construction, we use a system of 2 skins of masonry, the outer being generally brick and the inner being light weight aircrete blocks with a 100mm or 4" cavity between the two filled with fibre glass and linked with stainless steel ties built into the horizontal mortar joints, the roof and 2nd floor construction is however almost identical, I have thoroughly enjoyed the series so far, thank you for taking the time to film and upload the films
as an expat now living in Canada it is fascinating to see the different construction techniques and material in order to build a box with a pitched roof
Totally agree Mike, both fascinating (and compulsive) viewing for some of us in the UK 👍
The brick and block method is also used in the USA. Its a method of construction used in bigger buildings in the northeastern eastern states (NY City, cold and wet). four layers of 4" bricks with to two layers of 8" blocks. every four courses of blocks gets a mech wire to tie the bricks and blocks together. I can't remember the distance between the brick and blocks as this was a long time ago when I worked in the trade (currently retired) but the bricks where all grouted with mud on the inside of what we called the vapor barrier. When we got to the top of the next floor areas of blocks were intentionally cut out to allow for "C" joists to span the floor deckings and connect to "I" steel beams. The entire building was steel, brick and block, not a stick of wood. Good memories, but very hard work until you got used to it, I was in the best shape of my life when I worked there. Here in California the construction is similar to the videos...
When I was in France, I saw a new house being built. It looked like they used some modern form of brick, in that the blocks were reddish (clay?) but they were hollow. Is that what you're referring to or something different? The way most houses are built in the US is pretty bad. We have much bigger houses not only because we have much more land available, but because they're cheap to build compared to masonry. They also don't last like masonry. It's also ridiculous that the same house is built everywhere in the US, regardless of climate. Mold and rot is a huge issue here in Oregon (I live near EC) and that means we have to be very careful to keep our cheap buildings dry.
Another UK viewer here. It’s great content - learning so much about their build styles. The majority of our timber and steel framed buildings here are still brick-clad, so I’m particularly looking forward to external finishes!
I can not tell you just how much I appreciate your ability to instruct. Thanks for that.
This man is a professional, an a h*** of a teacher, Thanks a lot for passing on your knowledge
Great carpentry! The musicians siund really good as well!
Scott it would be great if you could show us all more on how the framing square works , it would
be good to learn more and your just the man to do it!
He's done that already. ruclips.net/video/V1S4ZVHDc9A/видео.html
Every time your next episodes appear, I swear its like watching a world premier movie. You rock!!! your trade skills is so evident but what's most impressive and actually inspirational are your words and comments. Love your videos! God Bless you
Your wheelchair ramp video was played at one of our annual safety meetings. Since then I've religiously watch this channel! And scene almost all of your videos.. I've watched every episode in the series at least once.. and have shared most of them with my friends ❤️!! There are a million ways to skin a cat as they say, but you sir are someone to pay attention to! Intelligent, well spoken, and your experience is obvious!!! I love building things, it is literally all I know! And this is my favorite channel on RUclips, you are the reason I created a RUclips account!! Thank you 😊 stay safe, and keep up the good work
the passing of knowledge is for me a true gift of life...
greetings sir: i thoroughly enjoy your videos and receive a lot of instruction from them. one thing i noticed is you converse without the use of profanity and that is what keeps me tuning in. i am disabled and a Christian so you fill my needs. thank you and may God bless you and yours........g
Couldn't agree more. He is more eloquent than most in more ways than just carpentry. Spencer W. Kimball once said, “Profanity is the effort of a feeble brain to express itself forcibly.” To me a mark of intelligence is to refrain from being profane. I love this series.
Amen, same here.
just before you said "if you're still watching" I was thinking "here I am sitting in South Africa (week 4 of lockdown) after a 36C day watching a man in Oregon build a roof in the mist". Last week I used the speedsquare I got about a year ago for the first time, putting up a shelter for my sons motocycle. It is attached to the end of the garage and I wanted the roof to match the slope of the existing roof, which turned out to be 1 in 12. thanks to you and Larry Haun this thing might actually work out in the end (-:
This an amazing example of the reach of this channel and all that we are learning. Keep up the good work.
uk scaffolding would ease the job and lives would be longer
The fit on all of this framing is some of the best I’ve ever seen. Exceptional carpenter.
I am a die-hard fan of you and your channel. I am a dedicated learner as well. I got into carpentry just as a pretty okay paying job to follow up a career in the military. I knew next to nothing about it when I started and have worked mostly in commercial concrete construction. As I've done more and more, I've found that I enjoy it more and more. The more I learn about it, the more I want to learn about it. I have enjoyed your style of teaching and love the bits of poetry and wisdom you share as well. There's a lot of folks trying to make a buck teaching stuff on RUclips, few share your passion for their craft.
With some of your tutoring, I’ve built my first house, it’s taking some time with only a carpenter and a helper, I’m 63 and loving the process. So thanks for keeping me going when at times I didn’t know what to do next… you also gave me the confidence that could do this. I was a fence and gate builder for years when I was in my 20’s… I learned a fair bit about carpentry then but thanks to your videos I realized I actually knew more than I thought… when some of your clever shorts cuts came to mind I thought, hey I learned that building fences… it is about plum, level and square and build it strong. I really appreciate your videos, thanks a million!
The last few minutes of the video was absolutely inspiring.. thank you
The tables on a framing-square...one of Humanity's greatest achievements. This was a very impressive and enjoyable video.
I’m not sure it’s up there with atom splitting but in ‘my world’ it’s been pretty useful.
Amen Brother. Share all you can and learn all you can. Enjoy the process
Absolutely love the longer in depth videos like this.
When I was growing up my Dad was sometimes the only plumber in the county. He hated it when people came to him with plumbing questions. He felt that it took food off the table for his family of six. Let him fix it! He needed the work.
I am childless and even as a senior citizen I have been married only 12 years in two marriages. So my view is different.
As an arborist I work in the yards and properties of other people. After I leave, sooner or later the property owner or a family member will go out and attack one or more trees with a saw or hatchet. So I teach the willing ones how to prune. Because if they do it wrong problems will result. So I don't mind teaching my craft. Many of these people will have me back another year anyway. SO! I appreciate the fact that you are teaching us. And by doing so you still suffer no loss.
And for both you and myself, there are those who appreciate our time investment.
Thank you for all your great efforts.
A lot of us appreciate you.
I like the philosophical aspect of the series. Smart and talented man.
You outwork men and boys that are half your age.
Sage wisdom combined with repetitive motion beats all.
This is top notch
I've found that sharing "trade" secrets is always helpful. People I've taught my knowledge still have to learn to use it... The harder part than gathering and disseminating knowledge is finding people who have a drive to put that knowledge to use... there is an apex of knowing and doing... it takes both. =D
You could see all the knowledge read all the knowledge but just figuring out a way to get all of it up in the air and building it is a totally different animal
I have to say that I (we all) appreciate the generosity of you giving this information out freely. You have a teachers heart. I didn't know that after 30 plus years of designing custom homes and building that I would end up teaching, but here I am, teaching design students. It's only part time teaching a couple of classes, but it's nice to be able to give back. I am marking final assignments right now and it's always gratifying to see when a student "gets it". I taught CAD last year for a mat leave instructor and they liked me so much they brought me back to teach architectural detailing 1 and now level 2 in the fall. It's a treat to be able to enlighten. Keep up the good work EC. And thank you.
I just wanted to say thank you. Making this video obviously took a lot of time, and added a lot of time to an already time-consuming job. So again thank you.
I'm a neighbor up on Moorea Drive, the road above your home. I have watched all your videos thus far. I discovered it late but am throughly enjoying your series. I watched the house coming together on my walks :)
If you are only scratching the surface, I haven't made it to basement level yet. If I keep watching you, I am going to go build a better shed at least.
Fred, I discovered Essential Craftsman in that exact way -- I was starting a shed project, and I was searching for some framing guidance. I've been hooked ever since, even though I will probably never build anything as large as an actual house.
Just wrote my brother, who also watches... i said this type of framing, must be some of the most complex stuff a tradesmen does on a job site. Best video yet. Great explaination and great job Nate for capturing what was going on.
Mr. Wadco you did a great job on your gable dormer and the jack rafters.
I cut rafters wrong for a while - trial, error, error and one day it clicked. It took the patience of an experienced craftsman teaching me the right way and allowing me to learn. I really enjoy your videos and learn something new every time. Thank you.
Marking the 2nd board with the saw during ithe cutting of the first board was cool and efficient....that's a trick i will take from you and keep for myself forever, thanks!
the best innovations were initially mistakes!
Using hanger nails to keep the rafters from dropping. Great idea. Also I’d never have thought to just drive the structural screws in with the label on - great time saver though!
Did the pre drill and drive a nail in able to do that?
As a 3D artist in the games industry, I really appreciate video series like this. It really helps me understand the underlying structure in a building, which is needed to make believable virtual environments. Thanks for making it so easy to watch even for non-carpenters.
Just remember that you only need to model what is seen. Modeling all the studs behind a wall that will never be seen is a huge waste of time and resources. Growing up around construction and carpentry, this was a very difficult thing for me to get past when I started working in 3d because what I was building in 3d was "wrong".
@@MAGAMAN yeah optimization happens even when you decide what parts to model. Point was more that if I were to make a model of an unfinished building. These sorts of videos help me make informed decisions beyond just using reference material. If I understand why something is as it is I can also adapt the content to unusual situations.
surely do appreciate all the spec house from dirt to ridgeline, every now and then while watching the framing, I'll reflect on something done at the forge and enjoy that as well. But what matters the most, and comes through again and again and again, and is commented on many times...…..is the integrity, the family, the language, the spirit. You and I, and every viewer know that THAT is the great gift you offer. Thank You. Darrell
I agree with you Mr Campbell.
The skills Scott and Nath are demonstrating in these videos will never be used by many of their viewers but their moral code, their integrity if you will, shines through.
This can be and hopefully will be inspirational to all watching.
Scotts "Keep up the good work" at the end of each video near chokes me up.
I Really like this series
I'm gonna be sad when this series ends :(
Be at least 100 days yet
Just rewatch it, like re-reading a favorite book. You get more out of it each time .
Watch it again it’s on RUclips
Who knows, maybe he will build an armoire with matching bed and night stands!
Me too😥
I've been a lead carpenter in both new construction and remodeling for over thirty years and I enjoy all your videos. Finally someone that speaks the same language.
Every time I watch one of these videos my appreciation increases. True craftmanship.
To me, the fact that every step of construction has been documented on this structure would be a massive selling point if I were to consider purchasing this home. Great content guys!
I love the long video format. This was very well done Nate! And Scott, this house is looking gorgeous! The most valuable thing we leave behind is what we teach. But the good work you do is high on the list as well. Thanks again for everything you are doing with this series. I can't wait to get out there and see it. I'm mapping out my road trip to the open house already, deciding which states I want to drive through.
Scott is the father we all wish we had. I never thought construction videos would get me teary eyed - but here we are again. Thanks, EC.
EC is a gentleman and a genius. Thank You SIR for sharing your knowledge and experience. Every year there are fewer and fewer men with this knowledge and experience.
This episode has me fumbling with words in my head to describe what Im experiencing. Ill leave by saying your an inspiration to better myself and my surroundings and who I surround myself with. Thank you for sharing your incredible knowledge
REALLY relieved to see you in that harness! There have been several videos that I darn near cursed you for making me so darn nervous!
How in the world did I miss this one.
Great video 39:04 seconds is not long enough. I could watch this man all day.
This was recorded back in October?! So, the house has probably already been sold by now and some really lucky family is living in it now. 🏠😁👍
No...not sold! Not even close to being done...we finally have the videos caught up to where the house actually is!
Kelly Wadsworth as a young framer myself I watched every video in this series and I love it!
That is going to be one beautiful house when it’s finished. Great views too!
Thanks for the personal tour. It was a pleasure to meet you. Zo & Beth
Same here!!
I'm a cabinetmaker/woodworker - by trade - and a weekend carpenter (for myself and family only - they're the only ones who wouldn't dare sue me!!!) I watch carpenters working as entertainment!! Carpenters are amazing, and Essential Craftsman is one of the best!! He is so much fun to watch - and every once in a while he leaves you with some food for thought - some great insights as at the end of this video. Thanks for sharing your skills, talent, and dedication.
I always loved and liked to use that word ‘fussy’ when describing a particularly troublesome task being worked on like that. Whenever I hear that word, I immediately envision some poor, embarrassed mother dragging her crying 3 year old, by one arm, away from the candy or cereal aisle in the grocery store. Probably saying something like - “If you don’t stop that crying, I’ll give you something to cry about!” Or my own moms favorite - “Don’t make me paddle your little bottom here in front of everyone!” Which the threat alone of such an embarrassment was generally enough to make me ‘put a cork in it’ quick! Of course today she would be arrested on the spot for such a threat, but...it was different growing up in the 60s 🤷♂️.
“Fussy” - Great word to describe that area being framed!
"the engineer is responsive" those are very important words! and rare!
Nate takes after his dad (and mom) when it comes to skill and ability. These videos are edited superbly.
Its 10:57 pm, tomorrow is my 34th b day, and this is what I get to do in the morning. Its not my first, but its been a minute, and its always good to refresh, and who knows, maybe you can learn something.
This man is smarter than any professor!
33:49 The kid and I both had the exact same reaction 🙈
A diehard fan of the channel!
I have never built a house, I have no intention of trying to build one and I'm not a carpenter. However, I really enjoy watching them for their entertainment value and because they show me new things. So, thanks for making them.
36:19 Yay! You're using fall protection!
2:57 Advanced framing saw techniques.
Oof. When I try that, I get massive kick back or involuntary blade brake right about 3/4 way through the cut, for obvious reasons.
@@RobertBarth1 Your not holding the piece firmly enough its bending and pinching at the cut
Most fun video in the series!
You're a work horse Scotty! Perched up on that corbel ... with that grey hair.... American Bald Eagle... and all its associated regal'ness! Thanks for the lessons! Those valley roof jacks were sweet!
If that gable isn't open to the room, why didn't you just do it as an overframe with a dummy valley tail?
Because that tongue and groove sheeting at the overhang without a facia board attached needed to be supported by a true cantilevered valley rafter.
@@essentialcraftsman I'd have thought that the corbel at that corner sufficient, but I suppose I'd defer to the engineer.
@@essentialcraftsman As John said, I would think the corbels with the beam pockets, braces and screws it should be more than sufficient. Of course, you can't teach how to do a valley beam, unless you actually do it. Either way, this was enjoyable to watch. Maybe on the next build, you can do an over framing for everyone.
I thought the same thing. He has a tendency to over-build in just about every aspect. I’m sure you could park a truck on the roof, but productivity is shot. You should look up Larry Haun if you want to boost framing efficiency
I was thinking he could have built the rake walls and then built lookouts over it for the overhangs
Unless I'm missing something, doesn't that gable dormer create semi-unusable space with that big beam going right through it, esp. given all the work needed to create it? Might be nice as an aesthetic detail, but wow, is it a lot of work.
I was thinking the same thing, but the customer is always right. Just for aesthetics.
After all the rafters are in and the roof is decked, that beam will be cut between the top plate and where the ridge beam connects to it. That’s why the valley rafters are so substantial - to carry the load once that beam is cut.
I wouldn't suggest cutting that beam. It may stand, but the load path gets real weird and isn't guaranteed to be strong enough.
Techsus1 exactly.
You probably couldn't have broke the valley from the eaves all the way up to the ridge for the valley rafter, because you would have needed a steel beam to span that far probably I don't know the dimensions, but looking at the LVL for the ridge I can only imagine. I've never done it, but I know you can break a valley on a common rafter, but again you would have to take into consideration the spans in the correct size Lumber then he might have had to fir down the whole ceiling because judging by the way they were talking about insulation, that's going to be a cathedral.
Good words to live by. The only thing you take with you is what you learn and the only thing you leave behind is what you teach. Nice! I like that!
You are our generations expert on carpentry.
this dormer does not appear to add interior head room. Is it purely decorative?
Appears so to me. He created a bunch of extra work using this method. It also cost more money than needed.
That dormer should have had a window of some sort.
You're right. That's why it has a window.
@@davidshaper5146 I refer to the upper most part.
@@davidshaper5146 Well, no, it doesn't have a window. the wall below it has a window, but that could have been there without the dormer. the Dormer is completely non-funcitonal
Thanks for all the hard work.
That last tidbit of advice/wisdom is profound! 38:05
"October weather"? Does that mean you have a back log of videos already recorded before quarantine/stay-at-home orders were given?
Frankly I'm enjoying these videos as they make a good 'escape video" but I do hope you and your crew are safe and staying healthy
the 6 people who disliked dont have a framing square
There have been some new people without framing squares who have since watched.
Love the videos. True old school framer
Nice to see the Safety Rope and harness; thank you 🙏
I always watch to the end of you videos. Love them.
nice to see Phil flying the drone.
chainsaw makes i joists no problem to cut and just to echo all the others this channel is amazing and you have SO MUCH KNOWLEDGE seriously thank you for sharing so much
Great video. I’m learning quite a bit.