4 Lessons I Learned From Other Carpenters
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The top lesson here is to make sure your shirt matches your van 😂
That is important
Toyota make shirts?
The best lesson I have learnt so far:
"Do your best, silicon the rest"
Words of wisdom
Brilliant
Caulk and paint make a carpenter what he ain't
I’ll never forget the first piece of advice that really stuck with me as an apprentice finish carpenter (this was in 1989). My mentor had me running baseboard in closets to practice inside corners. When I finished the first closet, I searched him out to ask if I’d done it “good enough.”
His response was: “Two things. First of all; good enough isn’t. Second; if you need to ask, it’s not.”
The builder who taught me gave me several pieces of advice.
1. The secret to building well is knowing when a millimetre matters.
2. Be good at maths (especially sine, cosine and tangent to work out angles and lengths of components). Doing it this way means if a component doesn't fit there is something wrong with the project as a whole.
3. Be efficient. Don't cut and fit one component when you can precut everything and fit it at the same time.
4. Concentrate, especially when using power tools.
5. Be your own contractor. It is the only way you will appreciate how good and profitable you really are.
And from me - re-educate yourself once in your 40's as building is hard on your body and in your 50's you will have to compete with fit 20 year olds if you are still on the tools. For example look at site management, project management, property surveying or specialist consultancy.
Love your channel Scott (from Christchurch)
Chris Packer
Completely agree, first time ever I agree with someone one you tube !
Good tips!
Coming from a framer/carpenter from southern Alabama, couldn’t disagree with any of these tips, exspecially #1 nothing more frustrating then when a green guy is helping frame and chunks a top plate cause it’s a 1/8th short. Really grinds my gears lol
Chris: I truly liked what you said here.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
@@lotus_8773 building terminology and allowable tolerance was what took me the longest. And of course everyone has different terms for different things.
#1 lesson from my old man "If a job is worth doing it's worth doing right". Used to drive me nuts as a kid but now it's my everyday motto.
A boss of mine way back told me "Never ask anyone who works for you to do something that you wouldn't". From sweeping the floor to working on the line, he was prepared to do it all. Have tried to keep that in mind when I have had people working for me.
Top of the morning, almost 2 years later and we're still waiting for that shed tour.
The best thing I’ve learnt is the quality of your work is determined by the point at which you say ‘fuck it, that’ll do!’
Lesson 5, do every job as if it was your own house
Lesson 6, keep your word and be on time
Lesson 5, not a chance, I get home put my feet up and forget that I even own any tools.
@@Crooks103 Bro I know exactly what you mean. You can go do some luxury wonk on someone else's place but home is just somewhere to live. So much stuff I should be doing at weekends.. I guess I'll get round to it eventually.
My lesson so far and hopefully my entire career. Never stop learning. Keep your eyes open. Nice vid once more. Thanks!
I have my own saying ...... “it’s twice as long to do it wrong “
Mine is "Do your best, caulk the rest" 😂
Only kidding.
I think Scott your dad's lesson is the most important quality always shines through, anyone that can live by the standard " is that what I would be happy with" is a person I would want to do a job for me
Very cool! Glad to see you took the best from everyone. Being above nothing but also being calm and patient. That’s cool man. I appreciate that
Lesson number 5. Be willing to learn, as much as you think you know, there are always different methods, products and tools to make life easy so be willing to take all advice on board.
Another good episode, keep them coming 👍👍👍
You are absolutely right about RUclips. I have learned so much in the last 15 years working as a laborer for allot of different trades, now that I am doing my own thing, I have all the things I've learned from the people I worked with, but now I get to find so much more info from guys like you. I appreciate your Chanel and your video on how to strat out a crooked stud wall for drywall was the first video I watched of yours. That method is so much easier that ripping custom shims. Thanks for videos like this one right here because I can definitely relate to them
Cheers man
I recently bought Makita DSL111ZU, have to say that u dont have to worry what ever going to cut. Its pretty heavy but if going multiple places and need cut couple cuts no need find power justs batterys in an ready to go. Been pleasant with work with makita tools.
Im carpenter from finland, enjoying watching your videos, keep it up :)
Hey! Super cool that you have that "old billboard" you use as a tarp. Years ago I worked part time with a sign guy (not sign language, but a guy that was in the sign business. Haha). Anyhow, the first time I worked with him we replaced a flex face sign for a bowling alley. I kept the material we removed and to this day I still use it as a tarp! Super heavy duty!
All great lessons … and I had to giggle at the palpable ‘boredom’ during the cooking segment 🤣👌🏼
Lesson 0 before 1!
"you don't make money going back"
As in don't cut corners, have integrity with your work. build it right the first time.
That lesson I learned from paps!
Good to the clean up. The world loves a tidy builder. Well done
Another great video Scott 👍🏻
‘Pretty sure the deaf guys still deaf ‘
😂😂 keep up the good work guys 👌🏻
Lesson #5: "All I wanna see is a**holes and elbows." Larry Haun.
Guy was a legend. RIP.
Agreed Sir, he was the King.
Yes Sir
I watched that one makes me want to buy a framing hammer
Legendary teacher.
Thanks Scott, now were learning from you. Nice to see the chef again.
anyone else notice Scott matched his van 4:25
I have never asked anyone to do anything I am not prepared to do myself, a couple of yrs ago I was the 'elder statesman' on a concrete pour (4pm) and was left out of the barrow run to do the 'tamping' after a 22yr old couldn't even make 1 barrow load I had to take over, the other 4 were impressed with how I did! told them been doing it for 35+ yrs its part of the job, I also use the 'if I wouldn't leave it like that in my own house, I wont leave it in a customers house' do as I do not as I say
There are alot of builders around the world but I enjoy learning from Scott brown the most
Great video Scott. These are the lessons that all in the trades need, but all don't receive.
You are one of the best kind sir! Without a doubt.
Another great video by Scott Brown carpentry.
Dude! Those hard pans in the music at the end were totally amazing! Totally unexpected!
"Never move something twice" Steve Helgerson. Great teacher
Great lesson at 3:40. Don’t get involved in something that your not supposed to be but your never above everyone else on the job, ho on the wheel barrows, help clean up etc it just makes everything better and keeps everyone happy.
yes another scott brown video genuinely makes me happy
Lucky we are thanks to folks like your self that’s for sharing the wealth , and thanks for that explanation .
All great lessons, not just for the trade, but life in general. Be fussy, don't settle for second best, there's nothing wrong with aspiring high.
Cheers from Aus!!!!
Get is easy and chill brother. These videos are brilliant.
Measure twice, forget twice, measure a third time and chip out the face. Top advice.
Measure once cut twice 🤔
Think 3 times, measure twice, and cut once.
Got that saw. It's superb. A bit heavy but I also got the wheelie stand.
Gísli Ragnarsson the deawat bat mitre saw is heavy
Hey Scott, One thing I would love to see is the business side of things. Their aren't many Building channels like yours in NZ and i feel like that could be a whole new opportunity for your channel, i'm running a Landscaping Business in Auckland and learning as i go, taking advice from my mistakes and videos like this.
I reckon you could do a series of a top 5 tips sort of thing which could be dedicated to time management, material ordering/quoting, a particular build or anything.
Tigran Gertz for example, USA based Landscaper, he started off doing timelapses, he now has multiple online training programs from landscape design to bidding jobs to customer service etc. Really looking forward to watching this channel and your business grow. Chur brutha!
In fact I'm personnaly learning a lot from you even I'm not a professional like you but anyway there is a lot of good ideas in your videos ! Thanks for your hard work
you should earn more subs than u have dude..... its really good calm intuitive content. how can one not enjoying watching it.
One excellent Video SBC .. well done. Keep the great work up😎👍🛠🔨🔧.
Mate the video editing is getting better and better. Keep it up👍👍👍
Very excited to see the saw in action. I’ve been eyeing the Makita saws for some time.
The best lesson I probably learned was from my Dad.
“Measure twice, cut once.”
Ended up working the last couple years I did construction as the prefab guy. Everybody said that they knew that if a window or door frame didn’t fit it was a mess up on their end, because all my stuff was dead accurate.
Measure twice hit once
"Don't leave pencil-marks."
That'd make a good t-shirt.
yeh, it was on his shirt, didn't u see.
@@mohedaicebear What? I didn't see anything...
Best advise I ever had was to keep your notebooks with your jobs in. Still have most of my fathers (he was a carpenter) and they are very useful - wish I had the one he kept as an apprentice in the late 1930's.
Hi @Scott Brown Carpentry, I learned a lot from you! Thank you! Greetings from Chicago! 🤘
Also good to see cooking with Paerau is back,
I dunno why I watch a carpentry channel for the food. But I do.
mozismobile
Building makes me hungry, who doesn’t like good food?
Always :)
Two ears one mouth, that's what I was advised whilst learning my trade.
Great vids as normal.
Good to see the return of cooking with Paerau!
Nice saw, Scott... I'm gunna get one now... All levity aside, the 10-inch version of that saw is fricking sweet. Loads more portable and great dust collection when used with the Festool collector. Great video and thanks for the 4 lessons!
I believe you after trying to lift the one I have, it's a monster!
We're all lucky we've got you, Scott!... and Paerau 😉
Like your videos Scott!Well done and good content!All the best on your projects!
I learnt a saying from my father ( a boat builder) "when I was 18. I could no beleive how much my father did not know but when I turned 21. I could not believe how much he had learnt in the past three years" yes I am a craftsmen learnt from many trades over ym 60 plus years.
I know nothing about carpentry... so I learn everything from you 😂
Big mistake
im now 37 years old and still remember what my teacher always used to say, ''if you measure exactly, you mark exactly, and you cut exactly, then it will fit exactly ,and you know what, he was exactly right .
I have that 36v miter saw.. love it!!! A bit heavy though.. thanks for sharing! Great video and tips!
Am thinking about the smaller 36v one can’t justify the big one
R C yeah I think I am going to pick up a 71/4 this year for smaller jobs and pick up work. Happy building
Can’t wait to see your take on that saw, had my eye on it for a while! Can’t find any real world reviews😂 🏴👍🏼
Mark Fisher it’s a great saw! But it’s heavy and I personally don’t like the laser. With that said if you don’t mind those two things, I would recommend!
JS CONSTRUCTION yeah I’ve seen it in person just didn’t pull the trigger on purchasing it. I like a mitre saw with a bit of weight, feels sturdy I guess. I agree about lasers in general, think the best concept is the dewalt shadow line, simple and accurate. All my cordless tools are makita though which is the reason I was considering it! My corded dewalt is getting a bit tired😂
Mark Fisher yeah if you are already on the makita platform it a no brainer. The shadow line is the best by far. Have a great one!
Let’s see the shed tour!
While finishing something if I ask myself “is this right?” Even if I think it for a second, it means it’s not and it’s easier to fix at the time.
Honesty is the best policy.
I enjoy your videos, you come across as a very likeable chap. Cheers from DFW!
Whooo whoooo !!! Nice one Scott !!! 👍👍👍🍻🍻🍻
anyone else worried they wasnt getting a video this week?
poiu77 yeah me
You'll love the saw. It's now all I use. Plenty of power and the batteries will get you through an entire day. Cheers
so exciting thanks
Sound advice Scotty, Cheers
Punctual. Big one. Early is best but atleast on time that's a huge one.
Hi!! My name is Iván, I'm from USA and I like your channel, I learned a lot from you guys, I start my own business like home improvement and I would like a suggestion how keeping learning and get more carpentry experience to make more jobs like you guys, I hope your read this message and give me and advice, thanks guys.
I like how you picked up a place maker's trailer to do your tip run huehuehue
Looking forward to seeing you use the Makita.
Dude Ive got that battery saw it’s a beast, you’d never know its battery ah cuts 90x90 no problems..
And Gaston rang today, my adjustable wrecking bar arrived, happy days
dude I've been waiting for you to get that saw for awhile. awesome sauce.
I love this show because you use makita tools. We use makita tools my grandpa, my father and me. Can wait review your new makita. 😃 ❤️ 👍 🇵🇭
Literally just bought that makita mitre saw yesterday it’s amazing!
Love the videos! Im a carpenter in the UK and i wish i done work like what you do instead of site work. Keep the videos coming 👌👍🔨🛠
Love the channel mate! Been struggling with building have had my days where I wanted to quit and leave but seeing this is a good insight for improvement! From Auckland !
I love the TShirt too!
Great videos man ! Can’t wait for the next one
Get off your skate'e and get onto a pair of 207's , down hill at Porters heights ,mainland NZ , haha ,that would be something ,Cheers Scott ,from across the ditch . Think about it ?
always good to see pareau good job as usual
My tip would be teach your apprentice/juniors the numbers
Ie once a month (i do fridays) go back over a completed job and talk them through the quote and the invoice.
This gets them valuing the $/hour perspective and why working smarter, not harder is better.
Every now and then quiz them on how much they reckon the nec=Xu job should be priced at.
Helps them understand its not always a set formula as you quote higher during peak season or for turning an annoying job into va higher priced job you now are OK doing.
Yeah the makiiitaaa!!! Can't wait for your review on it 😊
One of my favourite SoundCloud tracks.....a talking lobster?? Raaack!! Lol
Here's a free carpenter tip...When talking to a potential customer don't act like your way is the only way. Give them options about different ways to do their work and the different materials that are available.
Regardless of the materials you use your labor will still be the same. The double retaining wall job is a good example. Unless the customer specifically wanted that design there are many other ways to have done that job..
You never too old to learn knew things.
Measure twice, cut once, best lesson ever.
Youre going to love the makita miter saw
Love the music during the croissants cooking!
What I learned from you is how to pronounce "Deck" correctly.
You're welcome
Scott, time to check in on Pareau's house/shed?
Wish we had that van in UK. It looks super cool. I saw some bad ass lowered blacked out versions in Oz.
man you guys have an easy work life.
he`s aliiiiveee!. bring the power trio back! regards. pete
Hey Scott, from Australia, love the channels, the videos, and your breezy nature, I'd love you to do a video on How to Calculate a Quote for Profitability...Cheers
i went to new zealand, this guy told me he wanted to give me a shed tour and then he would show me his deck
I think your chill works well with customers and employees. I think it would make working with you.
Be interesting to see what you make of that saw scot as iv just bought it. And i had the one you run now but it was stolen.
Good advice , I still work on tools at 50 but smarter from experience passed on by old chippys, and keep super fit, I have taught over 10 kids all now on there own now, I recently subbied to a builder and was given a 3rd and 1st yr apprentice , these kids from what your dad said is common issues , I taught these kids old ways , I bought them a square then predrilled holes to fix in offset so not to split joist , no pencil marks ever ,One kids goes thanks the other new more than me " Youth today ? " always undermining progress from his fffups , funny thing is the 3rd yr I asked to mark out a simple hip and dutch gable roof he made pat raft wrong by 10mm and was saying this is way tech taught me so I go have you been taught hancocks book and do you have a construction cal , never been told of this as time money the book has ever length calculated in it and degrees ,mate trade guys have decided to spit out under performing kids and just meet standards not like do best you can with what you have to do and make job spot on , kids now when do raked walls on site measure each one than precalculate using rise of roof , The builder says to me at end of contract thanks for helping kids as they don't get taught in class old ways . Any way love videos and , this is a tip
''Everything fits, just some fit better than others ! ''