At my job, some of the boards we use are so twisted we have to use a metal one with a long handle for leverage. Its good to see that our houses are being built with better quality wood than out pallets
I love that you use the proper nails. Can’t tell you how many houses I’ve seen with decks built with smooth shank indoor nails. You can literally lift it apart when the wood dries
This is how I got into Construction, I was 5 years old and my grandfather showed me how to saw. 25 years later, became a Engineer, GC and now close to retirement am a QCM building on an Airport. Hope to hand off a saw for the next generation.
I've been on new builds for almost 4 decades and you are the first person I've seen staple sill sealer to the bottom plate. There is a first for everything!
In FL one needs a termite shield in most counties. What a pain those things are but its code. The plate had to also be J bolted AND strapped down (bearing walls). Yeah we get big winds here. How come neither plate was pressure treated? I guess this was wood floors.
Yeah, our local framers in KC, don't give a crap about those boards being straight...just horrible. Million dollar home builders keep hiring these folk...and if you question the supervisor, he says, "it's okay" UGH
I did work with my step-father-in-law, and he made this exact same tool to help me with framing my basement. Crazy to see multiple people making this tool.
When I was a framer, we very rarely sheeted a wall if it was going to sit on concrete. Too many times we were burned by the concrete being out of level, then the wall would be out of plumb. We just set the wall unsheeted and put a brace on to plumb it up so we could sheet it.
Well you should plate the foundation then use a transit to find the high spot then shim all corners up to that high spot then use a string line to line the plates that way when you sit your wall on the plate everything is level and straight
No you put your mud silll down then you establish your height run a chalk line and bump all your studs to it. Now you have a perfectly flat wall Next Level from one side to the other without leaving gaps under the plate
When I worked at Tuff Shed, they didn’t handle any of the concrete work. They also framed the structure prior to delivery, so you attach walls, then trusses then do the roof. (Paint the walls while they’re on the ground and the other side is building the floor, way easier). Too many times were our walls wrong by 3/8’s of an inch or just flat out unlevel concrete. That job fuckin sucked, but it was nice only doing new construction.
Built a lot of walls way back as apprentice, was carpenter for forty years but mostly commercial last thirty. We did it by swinging a 20oz hammer, I could crack acorns with my fingers back then!!👍
That was a very informative video for me that I want to learn more about the framing process…be careful with the new guy don’t let him grab the nail gun👀😳😫😫
Its a great system if your slab is utterly perfect nailing pre braced walls together on a slab just seems crazy though any low point or fall you walls are just going up out of plumb
Thanks for the memories my friend...im a retired GC for over 30 years.. love it, but it's for sure a young mans game which i am definitely not anymore... do another vid of the secrets of caulk and paint, making it what it aint, or should we keep that a trade secret..
Never did more that wood shop in H.S., but I definitely had it in me. This just confirms it. Love learning this stuff. So well built AND well explained/shown. Definitely subscribed and excited for more. Will probably build a small 6x8’ish ( 5’ 9” high) storage shed in back yard ( HOA so have to stay below fence line ) with a slanted roof w/ hinges on the back so I can lift/support it up to get around in it. Just don’t know what to use for a base as I won’t be pouring cement. ( little to no mold prob.s here in hot/dry Phx Az area). Appreciate any thoughts on a floor. (Could probably just set it on pavers that are one brick high above the gravel I guess. )
A few things I learned from my grandfather who built buildings for decades: insulate that empty pocket in the corner. caulk the sill instead of the "seal". foundations can still be uneven enough that the foam seal doesn't work as you would hope. put sill bolts in every 3 feet. they are cheap and add extra security to the mating surfaces.
It's just an "L" Allows insulation to go into the corner. I would like to see how he does his walls where the interior partition meets the exterior wall. We used to use a flat 2x6 sole to top plate.
Used to work on a framing crew and that's exactly how we did it. Only thing I'm unfamiliar with is the bottom plate moisture vapor barrier that you're stapling. And also where I used to frame it was a high hurricane risk. So tons of joist hangers and rafter clips on every joist and every rafter. And we had breakaway walls on the first floor because every house to code had to be elevated an entire floor on creosote pilings.
i’m going to build a wall with my son today because of this video. I have no reason to and i’m not experienced, but i’m going to do it anyway! Thanks.
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How'd it go?
@3LGuap0 I wanna know too. Kinda invested at this point
So how'd the wall end up going
How'd it go
Been doing this kind of work for 40 years now and never have I ever heard it explained so well, very efficient man
Wow, thanks
It's the basic steps everyone does....
Your truss wrench is pretty genius. Seen them used for beams but to keep your hands out of the gun area this is really smart
I've always just used a big pipe wrench to twist the 2×4in place
At my job, some of the boards we use are so twisted we have to use a metal one with a long handle for leverage. Its good to see that our houses are being built with better quality wood than out pallets
We always just used a hammer and toe-nail, back when hammers were used for more than adjusting square and looking cool.
Truss wrench? Good name for it. Gonna make me one. I've got so many of those twisted 2xs.
Got a Stanley fubar for that, also doubles as a hammer
You forgot to slap it and say,"well thats not going anywhere." 😂
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No time, gotta keep working.
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Until the termites come and chew it up 3 years later.
That's the thing you say that in your mind after every nail goes in. Lol
That jig for straightening the studs is creative, perfect example of "make due with what you have."
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It appears you make do with a poor command of the English language.
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Doodoo 💩
I don’t know why but watching someone else do what I do all day is so satisfying 😂
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😂😂😂 that's hilarious @freedomconstruction
That little board twister is pretty cool!
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I'm 36 years old. I wish I had someone like you. Teaching me the ropes
And I'm also dyslesiic. I don't know if I said it right but yeah.
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He is teaching you. Through TH-cam. In my days, we only had books.
I love that you use the proper nails. Can’t tell you how many houses I’ve seen with decks built with smooth shank indoor nails. You can literally lift it apart when the wood dries
Crazy
That’s insane.
I use smooth shank " indoor" 3 1/4 inch nails on 3 decks I built, each joist also has construction adhesive. Never had an issue
#8-2" exterior screws for the OSB also work really well and prevents any popping or pulling out.
Building my first house next year. Planning on using screws. Any advice? I've only ever built furnitures.
Completely fascinating. Thank you for these. Its so interesting seeing how a house/structure os built from the ground up.
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Well, this guy is showing us how it's done correctly. There's builders out there not doing things as well as this guy.
This is not a house lol.
Sincerely from Europe.
Where our "houses" can't be driven thru by car.
@@janvrabec3401Ok bud, you stay there in "Europe" in your 200 sqaure foot "house"
I’m a pilot by trade, but man do you seem like a legit dude to work with in your profession. Keep up the good videos!
I appreciate that!
This is how I got into Construction, I was 5 years old and my grandfather showed me how to saw. 25 years later, became a Engineer, GC and now close to retirement am a QCM building on an Airport. Hope to hand off a saw for the next generation.
If you have to twist a stud to straighten it, Put extra nail or two!!!
I've been on new builds for almost 4 decades and you are the first person I've seen staple sill sealer to the bottom plate.
There is a first for everything!
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In FL one needs a termite shield in most counties. What a pain those things are but its code. The plate had to also be J bolted AND strapped down (bearing walls). Yeah we get big winds here. How come neither plate was pressure treated? I guess this was wood floors.
Where I’m from if you use treated you don’t have to put flashing under the plate.
The tiny tip of the tool you made to twist them straight was super cool
Yeah, our local framers in KC, don't give a crap about those boards being straight...just horrible. Million dollar home builders keep hiring these folk...and if you question the supervisor, he says, "it's okay" UGH
That tip saved me from buying a special prying tool on my list.
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I did work with my step-father-in-law, and he made this exact same tool to help me with framing my basement. Crazy to see multiple people making this tool.
Your experience makes you talk so fluently on the subject matter it's so gratifying.
It’s so nice to see someone who knows what there doing.
Not you. THEY'RE pretty good, though.
You are a legend. Your building skill set paired with your teaching skills is a match made in construction heaven
Wow, thanks
The best thing I liked is he is good to plumbers/ electricians etc by nailing top plates together above the studs!
Yeah, I was taught to do that early on
It's nice to see that some people still do this right!
I like the overlap on the double plate. Nice job
4 nails needed! He only used 3 nails.
I have to say im impressed. Learn something new everyday!
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Yep. There's some people on TH-cam that really know what they're doing and how to explain the process. Well done 👍🏻
Zen and Art of framing. Not only do you excel at framing, but video editing. Waaa…
When I was a framer, we very rarely sheeted a wall if it was going to sit on concrete. Too many times we were burned by the concrete being out of level, then the wall would be out of plumb. We just set the wall unsheeted and put a brace on to plumb it up so we could sheet it.
Smart
Well you should plate the foundation then use a transit to find the high spot then shim all corners up to that high spot then use a string line to line the plates that way when you sit your wall on the plate everything is level and straight
No you put your mud silll down then you establish your height run a chalk line and bump all your studs to it. Now you have a perfectly flat wall Next Level from one side to the other without leaving gaps under the plate
@@BryanL1982 well over long spans that chalk line will sag
When I worked at Tuff Shed, they didn’t handle any of the concrete work. They also framed the structure prior to delivery, so you attach walls, then trusses then do the roof. (Paint the walls while they’re on the ground and the other side is building the floor, way easier).
Too many times were our walls wrong by 3/8’s of an inch or just flat out unlevel concrete. That job fuckin sucked, but it was nice only doing new construction.
Bro makes a sample wall just to show us!
I've never felt so special!
Bishes better recognize how awesome guys are!
Love this, I wanna do stuff like this😊...wish i was born there..the tools look like a great time and energy saver too
I like that stud squaring tool! Definitely stealing that idea
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That’s really clean. I like seeing framing go up, but never knew how it all goes together. 👍👍
Love your videos and also how you explain this with detail
I appreciate that!
Takes to much time on large projects. Also we always use a sill plate on the block with a sill seal under it so no need to be on the wall
Wonderful oral and visual instructions. Thoses who look and listen are educated. 💯
Thanks
Absolutely Best Ways to Build Firm Walls 👍
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That's fantastic, a great way to see how it's done on a smaller scale.
You are a beast carpenter and a great teacher.
Good, calm, direct voice.
With exactly the info you need.
Good stuff
I appreciate that!
Thank you for using sill gasket. So many times I’ve seen idiots not use it.
I put on some liquid sealer (usually LiquiFlash) to keep the air and bugs out.
@@crabkilla I’ve seen it in videos before. Does it stay flexible or could it crack over time?
@@danrichards496 it is the material for using with zip R sheathing so it holds up. I use liquid flash for a ton of framing work
Built a lot of walls way back as apprentice, was carpenter for forty years but mostly commercial last thirty. We did it by swinging a 20oz hammer, I could crack acorns with my fingers back then!!👍
That was a very informative video for me that I want to learn more about the framing process…be careful with the new guy don’t let him grab the nail gun👀😳😫😫
Thank you so much for the content. It really makes sense now what are instructor is talking about. Really appreciate the content. Keep it coming.
Thanks man, I appreciate that
Great framers make everybody else's job easy.
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Twester board is the best!
Greetings from Poland.
That took for twisted studs is GENIUS. I’m doing that.
You definitely explained that for people who already know how to build a wall.
what a nice way of saying that this video is useless to someone who wanted to learn something new, LOL
Great job! That looks great. You are obviously a very skilled framer
God bless all our Carpenter's and Builder's we wouldn't have our Homes and Building's without your Skillful Hands
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I love the stupid names these guys give a framed corner its NOT a California Corner they do it everywhere in North America Buddy.
You are a true tradesman! Well said and well done! Thanks for the new tricks!
Half way round the world im about to reframe the front of my garage for roller door etc, your video really helps me out.
Cheers man, atb 👍
That’s awesome!
Its a great system if your slab is utterly perfect
nailing pre braced walls together on a slab just seems crazy though any low point or fall you walls are just going up out of plumb
We normally frame these walls on concrete and place, but just wanted to share the process of framing on the ground and standing
I am a man of 40 years old and I know nothing about construction. I love watching these types of videos though.
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Good video and explanation for those folks that need advice.
Thanks for the memories my friend...im a retired GC for over 30 years.. love it, but it's for sure a young mans game which i am definitely not anymore... do another vid of the secrets of caulk and paint, making it what it aint, or should we keep that a trade secret..
That twist tool was beautiful
Never did more that wood shop in H.S., but I definitely had it in me. This just confirms it. Love learning this stuff. So well built AND well explained/shown. Definitely subscribed and excited for more. Will probably build a small 6x8’ish ( 5’ 9” high) storage shed in back yard ( HOA so have to stay below fence line ) with a slanted roof w/ hinges on the back so I can lift/support it up to get around in it. Just don’t know what to use for a base as I won’t be pouring cement. ( little to no mold prob.s here in hot/dry Phx Az area). Appreciate any thoughts on a floor. (Could probably just set it on pavers that are one brick high above the gravel I guess. )
You could build it on 4 x 4 pressure-treated runners
I've done that also, but in Oregon I use pier pads to keep it out of the mud and stop frost heaving and then fill the floor with 3/4- inch rock.
I’m enjoying all your videos very helpful.
That'll stay straight. Great work and a help to us DIY's
Excellent video! Only difference is I put in 4 nails on that overlap plate.
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Code requires 8 16d (4 each side of top plate overlaps)
I’m in construction and awesome job.. thank u for explaing why u did what u did
Great idea on adjusting crooked boards.
My favorite all around TH-cam channel. Thx for taking time out of your work days to teach us with a good sense of humor 👍
Wow, thanks! Honestly, that means the world to me. Thanks for watching!!
As long as you went back for those shiners, great job 👍👍👍
Thanks 👍
These are some great videos! Keep up the good work hopefully inspiring some youngsters to get into the building trades!
Thanks for that tip for twisting studs, gonna copy that and save my back . 👍
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Not everyday you learn something new. Just did!
I love that board twister!
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I made one of those jigs when I was doing framing it really does make things easier
I used to own a house that was built using 2x6s, that place was solid as heck.
A few things I learned from my grandfather who built buildings for decades: insulate that empty pocket in the corner. caulk the sill instead of the "seal". foundations can still be uneven enough that the foam seal doesn't work as you would hope. put sill bolts in every 3 feet. they are cheap and add extra security to the mating surfaces.
That is heck of a well built wall
I've heard of a California Corner before, but an explainer video would be nice.
It's just an "L" Allows insulation to go into the corner. I would like to see how he does his walls where the interior partition meets the exterior wall. We used to use a flat 2x6 sole to top plate.
Google it. Geez.
Just a normal corner that just about ever house has. Don't let the fancy names fool ya.
It's that corner where all of the mindless fruits and nuts hang out
@@jeffsim8664In South Alabama, the corners of an exterior wall has to be completely solid, 3 boards thick.
Just two of your shorts taught me so damn much man! So cool!
Thanks
When I had my garage built I had the contractor put in a double sill plate with pressure treated wood.
Always and that stapling cheap thin foam is crap. There's a special roll plate caulking. This guy is an amateur.
Thanks 🙏 for explaining this.
I appreciate you. ❤
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Very talented
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Wow even the youtube commentators have nothing bad to say. Impressive.
So succinct, nicely done
Good honest work.
Congrats
This series is awesome
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That is some beautiful work.
Thank you very much
I didn’t understand any of that, but it was fun to watch!
Never thought of stapling the seal to the bottom plate. That wouldve saved me a lot of time on many occasions when i used to frame
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I'm never, ever going to build a wall . . but if I did, I'd do it like you.
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Thanks so much for sharing. Really love it. ❤️ 😊
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Love the videos
Keep them coming
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Really enjoying this series!
Thanks 😊
Excellent. One suggestion to improve your top plates at the cornr. Stagger the nailing to reduce the risk of splitting.
I like this way of doing it 👍🏻
These videos are great. Thanks
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Love this series
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Thanks for the tips, Joe Rogan.
Absolutely love it!
Nicely done!
Thanks!
I do love how the "how to corner vid" included everything but how or what a California corner is otherwise great work
Again as a car salesmen and diy’er looks great. Can you explain what a California corner is?
Better to google it. It’s easier to see a drawing than imagine it from an explanation.
Good advice
"i made a tool to..." is probably my favorite thing about blue collar work.
The good thing about the California corner is that it can be better insulated than the traditional corner and it is at least as strong.
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How is it better? I just left another comment wondering how you get insulation in it 😂
Thank you for sharing ❤
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Used to work on a framing crew and that's exactly how we did it. Only thing I'm unfamiliar with is the bottom plate moisture vapor barrier that you're stapling. And also where I used to frame it was a high hurricane risk. So tons of joist hangers and rafter clips on every joist and every rafter. And we had breakaway walls on the first floor because every house to code had to be elevated an entire floor on creosote pilings.
Nice work.
Quality job 👏
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Awesome videos man!
Appreciate it!
Should have mentioned why you crown the studs up but very informative and looks well built 👍🏿
Unfortunately TH-cam limits their short videos to 60 seconds or less, so it’s hard to fit in all the detail that I would like to
God given gift 💜💜