I want to say thank you. I have watched this series from the beginning and not only has it changed my life it has brought so many “wow” moments. Seeing the handrail complete made my jaw literally drop with amazement. Thank you for being such a teach to so many students even if you never meet them all you are changing lives. Thank you!!!
Craftsmen live for stepping out of their comfort zones. Where humility, patience, and innovation come together you'll find rewards that are hard to beat. Love your videos.
The woodwork and blacksmithing on the rail are absolutely stunning. Rarely can one man do both skills equally well. You ARE the Essential Craftsman.......
That is a perfect example of how simplicity in design makes execution easy. It is a beautiful handrail. As for how our antecedents solved these problem without cordless tools, they used a millennia old tool, the brace and bit. As a teen I worked on repairing a wooden boat, putting in a few hundred #12 2-1/2” flat head bronze screws, all with a brace and bit. Drill, chamfer, screw, plug. Drill, chamfer, screw, plug. Drill, chamfer, screw, plug. Always with the challenge of not messing up the head of the screw or worse, having it break leaving the shank in the hole. I’m over 60 now and see the life lessons I learned doing that job. At the time it seemed nothing more than drudgery As always, it is wonderful to watch you teach.
What a pleasure to watch. Many people will go up and down those stairs and never know the effort that went into the rail. You, however, can sit back knowing it was done with thought and careful planning...and then just smile. Well done.
"... some serious planning and patience." Well, we could clearly see that. You are (again) keeping up the good work as no other. Thank you once again for a truly amazing video!!
As a finish carpenter, who has followed this channel since long before the spec house began, I have to say I'm really glad to finally start seeing some finish carpentry. I've liked and found useful everything I've seen to this point, but it's great to at long last see EC start tackling my personal specialty.
Good timing: I recently put up two hand rails at church. This is the first time I have done anything like this. My late wife was very aware of the ADA laws, which meant I was made aware of them as well. So... how to proceed? There is one long railing of similar design in our main building. So I measured everything I could think of. And having watched your stairway construction videos I was aware of a few things I had never thought of before. So I used redwood 2x2s. The bracket came from Ace hardware. And I just copied the height above steps that our big stairs used. The powers that be liked the result. The Church Complainer used them without comment. So I felt like I passed inspection twice. Thanks for the explainations, methods and tips.
Those railing are just completely beautiful! In my experience those kind of details don’t show up in most homes unless someone spends “way too much time” creating and designing them. They can be found in many multi-million dollar homes but rarely in homes for average income folks. The time, effort, design and decades of skill development that created those will make the house distinctive and memorable for years to come. Just so well done...!!!
My husband and I are watching this video right now and I see how amaze he is in this new video. For him, you are "the most talented man in the world". He LOVES watching ALL your videos and he is learning SO MUCH from you. He is hoping someday to see and meet you in person but he said you are living far away from our place. 😌 And for sure he'll see my comment here. 😅
To take something complicated and make it look simple and elegant is an art. Always loved the combination of metal and wood. It’s the merging of two points in history. I love your channel,thanks for the wisdom.
AWESOME. I find the mix of crafts by the same man to be a piece of art. Not a exact quote here but one that really is true. He who works with his hands is a LABORER. He who works with his hands and his mind is CRAFTSMAN. He who works with his hands, his mind and his hart is a ARTIST. Scott you sir have achieved the artist portion on this one for sure. GREAT JOB!
You remind me so much like my Granddad. A true Craftsman of his time. He had designed our country church in the '50's and I have a copy of his drawings. He pasted in '68.
This has to rank as one of the top ten project videos ever! Combines the best elements of craft and skill from differing material fabrications with inventive creative solutions amid challenging circumstances. Inspirational!
Man! Plenty of others have pointed it out, but this is just one of the best of your videos! Truly why I just love to be a patron of yours! Keep up the good work!
A very nice outstanding job on your wood oak handrail. My father was a Master Craftsman just like you are. I learn under him for 12yrs. Myself I'm in my late 50's. I'm self learning and from others as while. When I'm working on the job. Like you say keep up the work! Thank You for all your knowledge that you pass on to the viewers.
you sir, are one of the giants who have paved the way for those behind you!! love your work, love your vids, and love, love, love your background music!! you do it all so well!!
I just love your design for the iron bannister supports! They suit the oak beautifully AND accept the range of mounting angles with the hinge - lovely, lovely work! Also great advice when designing solutions: lose a little sleep, think about it in your down time. It has saved my bacon many times 👍
Such amazing skill went into this. And you're right, the problems you solved in the past prepare you to solve the problems of today. This has to have been one of your best edited episodes too. Great pacing, great use of natural sounds and the music kept the tension just enough to keep you intrigued.
In the 'old' days, we didn't have the same codes and safety concerns of now and although modern tools and products now make it easier, the work shown in this video is excellent craftsmanship of both machine and hand.
CRAFTSMAN is exactly the correct descriptor for you Scott. Wow - what fantastic work on the metal and the thought that went into the white oak railing is mind boggling. I learn something from each video and am always eager to see the next one. Spring has arrived here in Portugal and I am beginning to get some of my woodworking and welding gear off of the shelf. You inspire me. Keep up the good work
I’ve built stairs and railings for 40 years. Restoration and preservation in some of the oldest lady’s in San Francisco. Happy to see you thought the path of that railing correctly
Nice work. Finally, people can appreciate the work you do that is finished and visible. When was the last time a guest said "Hey, I love the way you designed your footings, they're really nice".
Great job on the handrail Scott! You really brought your creativity and skill set to the finished job. I appreciate all of the chewing you did to come up with an artisan, signature solution. Mike J
Hi Scott, really love your stuff. Watch every one of your videos. You should get someone to model your projects in 3D CAD. They would be able to produce fully accurate, dimensioned shop drawings of your handrail. This eliminates the need for templates and eliminates the fear of getting it wrong. I design in 3D and build directly from my designs and can say it works, even for the smallest projects. The old adage of 'measure twice, cut once' is now, 'measure twice, model in 3D, resolve your issues / play with design, then fabricate'. Just my two cents. Also, I really loved when you mentioned 'resolve those issues when you're just drifting to sleep or just waking up' That's exactly my process and I so appreciate that others do that too!
Absolutely love this espoused your shop Your thought process in problem solving Your forging Your educational instructions Thanks a ton I am a vocational welding fabrication blacksmithing teacher I learn from your videos Best of health to you and your crew US Navy Seabees vet ⚓️⚓️🧑🏭👍
One great old guy tip I've been given regarding stair railings. Mount them with V-lock/taper/bed frame hangars. They lock in solid, but can be quickly removed when you need too move large furniture up the stairs, which will invariably be just big enough that the hand rails are in the way. Another great video, thanks guys!
This whole series has been very inspiring to me. What an awesome piece you've installed this episode and I cannot wait to see the finished product. Thanks and keep up the good work
Hello Scott and Nate - I was wondering if You would be inclined to make a video about compressors for framing? - Different sizes for larger nails and smaller ones for trimwork, brands to avoid or cherish etc. Love the channel, thanks for all the great content 🙂 Kind regards
Never underestimate the value of lying awake at night thinking about a problem. I've solved many IT dilemmas that way. Oh, and in the shower too. That's always good.
Flat out beautiful railing. Love that mantra of "... Makes the difference between a job being done, and a job being finished". So true and why I think I get so frustrated with so many contractors I hire. Just so many little things that could be done to make it better.
Beautiful job, the forged hardware is a delight. Love the attention to detail on this element and will be there for as long as the house is. Great to see the sense of satisfaction you have at the end of it. A job well done.
All the problems you have solved in the past have qualified you to solve the problem you are facing right now. Sage wisdom.
Mind blown!! This guy is a National Treasure. I am glad that Ken got in on this one too. When I grow up I wanna be just like these guys.
"... Makes the difference between a job being done, and a job being finished" is some of the most wise advice I've ever heard
Turns out this was a philosophy channel all this time.
Well - if english isn't you native language it's not that easy to tell the different...
And no pun intended right? 😏
@@JimmyLarsen33 understanding philosophy that is written in your second or third language is going to be very hard.
Honestly, I wouldn’t bother.
@@stephenhegarty Ehm......right........i guess...
One of life's simple pleasures is the successful conclusion of a difficult problem.
This is one of the best videos of the series. It shows the wide array of your skills.
Nice to see Ken was able to get involved and get hands on with a part of the house; that man is impressive.
I want to say thank you. I have watched this series from the beginning and not only has it changed my life it has brought so many “wow” moments. Seeing the handrail complete made my jaw literally drop with amazement. Thank you for being such a teach to so many students even if you never meet them all you are changing lives. Thank you!!!
"The difference between a job being done and a job being finished......." that ranks high among my favourite EC nuggets...... 👏 👏 👏
The most hoarded resource is knowledge. This man is doing a service to his viewers by sharing literally a lifetime of knowledge.
Really a great front row seat on how hard hand railing can be due to all the factors. No one should take a well done handrail like this for granted!
Not called Essential Craftsman for nothing.Great work Scott. I pleasure watching you building these railings.
Craftsmen live for stepping out of their comfort zones. Where humility, patience, and innovation come together you'll find rewards that are hard to beat. Love your videos.
Scott those brackets are miniature sculptures...true works of art. I hope your buyers appreciate that level of care.
Absolute blessing how they don't have a stupid intro and just get straight into the information.
I learned to always have my earbuds in before pressing play!
That's one of the things that makes them an outlier.
The only word that can describe this railing system is ‘elegant’ and this video is priceless!
The woodwork and blacksmithing on the rail are absolutely stunning. Rarely can one man do both skills equally well. You ARE the Essential Craftsman.......
That is a perfect example of how simplicity in design makes execution easy. It is a beautiful handrail.
As for how our antecedents solved these problem without cordless tools, they used a millennia old tool, the brace and bit. As a teen I worked on repairing a wooden boat, putting in a few hundred #12 2-1/2” flat head bronze screws, all with a brace and bit. Drill, chamfer, screw, plug. Drill, chamfer, screw, plug. Drill, chamfer, screw, plug. Always with the challenge of not messing up the head of the screw or worse, having it break leaving the shank in the hole.
I’m over 60 now and see the life lessons I learned doing that job. At the time it seemed nothing more than drudgery
As always, it is wonderful to watch you teach.
What a pleasure to watch. Many people will go up and down those stairs and never know the effort that went into the rail. You, however, can sit back knowing it was done with thought and careful planning...and then just smile. Well done.
Exactly my thoughts.... Unless you've had to solve the problem you will never know the complexity of it and the ingenuity that went into the solution.
Well maybe the house comes with a link to this playlist lol
"Essentially" nothing Scott can't do!!! Very Nice Work!
"... some serious planning and patience." Well, we could clearly see that. You are (again) keeping up the good work as no other. Thank you once again for a truly amazing video!!
Those brackets are pure art. Beautiful. 👏
Even in its unfinished stage you can see the classic look. The handrail and standoff brackets are simply beautiful.
As a finish carpenter, who has followed this channel since long before the spec house began, I have to say I'm really glad to finally start seeing some finish carpentry. I've liked and found useful everything I've seen to this point, but it's great to at long last see EC start tackling my personal specialty.
Good timing: I recently put up two hand rails at church. This is the first time I have done anything like this. My late wife was very aware of the ADA laws, which meant I was made aware of them as well.
So... how to proceed? There is one long railing of similar design in our main building. So I measured everything I could think of. And having watched your stairway construction videos I was aware of a few things I had never thought of before.
So I used redwood 2x2s. The bracket came from Ace hardware. And I just copied the height above steps that our big stairs used. The powers that be liked the result. The Church Complainer used them without comment. So I felt like I passed inspection twice.
Thanks for the explainations, methods and tips.
I thought you were going to say "... Makes the difference between a job being done, and a job being WELL done". Great and complicated project.
And "being, well, done." Lol
Those railing are just completely beautiful! In my experience those kind of details don’t show up in most homes unless someone spends “way too much time” creating and designing them. They can be found in many multi-million dollar homes but rarely in homes for average income folks. The time, effort, design and decades of skill development that created those will make the house distinctive and memorable for years to come. Just so well done...!!!
What a beautiful combination of skilled woodworking and blacksmithing. Thank you for sharing this and all of your other projects as well.
My husband and I are watching this video right now and I see how amaze he is in this new video. For him, you are "the most talented man in the world". He LOVES watching ALL your videos and he is learning SO MUCH from you. He is hoping someday to see and meet you in person but he said you are living far away from our place. 😌
And for sure he'll see my comment here. 😅
To take something complicated and make it look simple and elegant is an art. Always loved the combination of metal and wood. It’s the merging of two points in history. I love your channel,thanks for the wisdom.
Spectacular, Scottie! "Nothing there that isn't EC built!"
Nice work.
God has blessed you immensely as well as the rest of us that get to watch your videos.
One of the best videos in the series right here.
AWESOME.
I find the mix of crafts by the same man to be a piece of art. Not a exact quote here but one that really is true.
He who works with his hands is a LABORER.
He who works with his hands and his mind is CRAFTSMAN.
He who works with his hands, his mind and his hart is a ARTIST.
Scott you sir have achieved the artist portion on this one for sure.
GREAT JOB!
Hand made craftsmanship quality!
Magnificent job. The epiphany that comes to one while laying in bed is oh so satisfying.
I love those iron stand offs, simple and beautiful.
I can't really explain it but my heart just swells when I see Ken surveying work on the spec house.
i had tears in my eyes hearing he made the dowels.
It's a triumph of persistence! Thanks for documenting this project for all of us.
You remind me so much like my Granddad. A true Craftsman of his time. He had designed our country church in the '50's and I have a copy of his drawings. He pasted in '68.
That is a prime example of great craftsmanship. I don't know much about wood but I can tell you that came out looking beautiful, Great job!
This has to rank as one of the top ten project videos ever! Combines the best elements of craft and skill from differing material fabrications with inventive creative solutions amid challenging circumstances. Inspirational!
This is one where I really just want to stand up and cheer at the end. Good work!
Man! Plenty of others have pointed it out, but this is just one of the best of your videos! Truly why I just love to be a patron of yours! Keep up the good work!
Probably the best part of the series so far. Great work. Love the approach and motivation. Thank you guys! 😊
That handrail is absolutely gorgeous!
Those railing brackets are unbelievable.
A very nice outstanding job on your wood oak handrail. My father was a Master Craftsman just like you are. I learn under him for 12yrs. Myself I'm in my late 50's. I'm self learning and from others as while. When I'm working on the job. Like you say keep up the work!
Thank You for all your knowledge that you pass on to the viewers.
you sir, are one of the giants who have paved the way for those behind you!! love your work, love your vids, and love, love, love your background music!! you do it all so well!!
I just love your design for the iron bannister supports! They suit the oak beautifully AND accept the range of mounting angles with the hinge - lovely, lovely work!
Also great advice when designing solutions: lose a little sleep, think about it in your down time. It has saved my bacon many times 👍
Mocking this up in 3D CAD would have been my strategy.
Such amazing skill went into this. And you're right, the problems you solved in the past prepare you to solve the problems of today. This has to have been one of your best edited episodes too. Great pacing, great use of natural sounds and the music kept the tension just enough to keep you intrigued.
Always awesome to have a Ken sighting in the video.
I dont comment a lot on here, but the work you are doing is fantastic! I really appreciate your videos.
In the 'old' days, we didn't have the same codes and safety concerns of now and although modern tools and products now make it easier, the work shown in this video is excellent craftsmanship of both machine and hand.
CRAFTSMAN is exactly the correct descriptor for you Scott. Wow - what fantastic work on the metal and the thought that went into the white oak railing is mind boggling.
I learn something from each video and am always eager to see the next one. Spring has arrived here in Portugal and I am beginning to get some of my woodworking and welding gear off of the shelf. You inspire me.
Keep up the good work
This channel is the best. So many life lessons.
had my hand on that rail........thought then that it was a sheer pleasure to feel. keep up the GOOD work. Darrell
I’ve built stairs and railings for 40 years. Restoration and preservation in some of the oldest lady’s in San Francisco. Happy to see you thought the path of that railing correctly
Those forged railing brackets are absolutely gorgeous!!!
Nice work. Finally, people can appreciate the work you do that is finished and visible. When was the last time a guest said "Hey, I love the way you designed your footings, they're really nice".
Great job on the handrail Scott! You really brought your creativity
and skill set to the finished job. I appreciate all of the chewing you
did to come up with an artisan, signature solution. Mike J
Love those brackets and the "Starfish" analogy.
Wow! That was a complicated hand rail. What an awesome job. Beautiful.
Sir, you are what America use to be and what it needs to be now. Much respect.
Hi Scott, really love your stuff. Watch every one of your videos. You should get someone to model your projects in 3D CAD. They would be able to produce fully accurate, dimensioned shop drawings of your handrail. This eliminates the need for templates and eliminates the fear of getting it wrong. I design in 3D and build directly from my designs and can say it works, even for the smallest projects. The old adage of 'measure twice, cut once' is now, 'measure twice, model in 3D, resolve your issues / play with design, then fabricate'. Just my two cents.
Also, I really loved when you mentioned 'resolve those issues when you're just drifting to sleep or just waking up' That's exactly my process and I so appreciate that others do that too!
That railing is a work of art.
I'm a trim carpenter and a cabinet maker, I've been waiting for this stage of the spec house for a long time.
Amazing work my friend!
Outstanding. The iron work really made the job look custom
That handrail hardware is beautiful!
Absolutely love this espoused
your shop
Your thought process in problem solving
Your forging
Your educational instructions
Thanks a ton
I am a vocational welding fabrication blacksmithing teacher
I learn from your videos
Best of health to you and your crew
US Navy Seabees vet ⚓️⚓️🧑🏭👍
Incredible craftsmanship
You did a beautiful job on that railing!
worth every minute waiting this video... what a master piece
Looks splendid. Those brackets are the bomb. A result richly paying off all the sweat you put into it.
Love those 6 inch Milwaukee bits.
One great old guy tip I've been given regarding stair railings.
Mount them with V-lock/taper/bed frame hangars. They lock in solid, but can be quickly removed when you need too move large furniture up the stairs, which will invariably be just big enough that the hand rails are in the way.
Another great video, thanks guys!
Very nice Scott, love the custom iron. Well done.
This whole series has been very inspiring to me. What an awesome piece you've installed this episode and I cannot wait to see the finished product. Thanks and keep up the good work
That's incredible! You should be very proud of yourself!
Multiple people will use that rail several times everyday. My hat is off to you for taking the time to make it functional and beautiful.
Look at those railing supports!!! Those are great!
Absolutely beautiful hangers and another trick in my pocket. Thanks guys
Hello Scott and Nate - I was wondering if You would be inclined to make a video about compressors for framing? - Different sizes for larger nails and smaller ones for trimwork, brands to avoid or cherish etc.
Love the channel, thanks for all the great content 🙂
Kind regards
A wise man and master carpenter.
The hand wrought brackets are stunning = )
That bannister is a lovely design, really like it.
Never underestimate the value of lying awake at night thinking about a problem. I've solved many IT dilemmas that way. Oh, and in the shower too. That's always good.
Don't forget sitting on the you-know-what.
I do my best thinking in the shower sometimes.
Man I loved watching that! I so enjoyed the struggle of the puzzle. Beautifully presented.
We’ve been anticipating the details to make this area work for a while. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Flat out beautiful railing. Love that mantra of "... Makes the difference between a job being done, and a job being finished". So true and why I think I get so frustrated with so many contractors I hire. Just so many little things that could be done to make it better.
Wow, it really is the jewelry. Great design.
The iron railing supports are a very nice touch
Such a good lesson, thank you much for taking us along!
Just outstanding my friend! As someone always says, keep up the good work!! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱
Beautiful job, the forged hardware is a delight. Love the attention to detail on this element and will be there for as long as the house is. Great to see the sense of satisfaction you have at the end of it. A job well done.
If you have ever trimmed a staircase and made handrails you know how challenging stairs can be.
Exactly. Trimming staircases (especially non standard) and crown molding really separates the good from the best.
oh yeah. Circular stairs with a curved handrail was our 4th year carpentry project in school. Each had to do one
@@anand8905 Sounds very technical.
Complex and beautiful.... I keep thinking that if I built that house so well and beautiful, I'd want to sell my old place and move into the new place.
Impressive!!, a thing of beauty that handrail and hardware. Truly a craftsman.