If any channel deserves a huge following, I’d say this one does. Kind of restores my faith in humanity if I’m to be honest. Scott is leaving invaluable information for endless generations to soak in. I really can’t get enough of his narration, never patronizing; always clear and concise!
Finally. A builder that allows stuff like this to happen... I prefinish mine 1 coat as well and prime all the way around to seal it better. As for nail holes... We skim putty those
Craftsman? Yes Essential? Yes Great work sir. If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. If you don't know how to do it right, keep doing it better until you get it right. You are an inspiration!
I've been in carpentry for 23 years and your channel teaches me things every new episode. That said, my biggest peeve with both carpenters and painters, especially on new construction is not priming both sides of the wood. You beg for peeling and other moisture issues on the finished product. I just yanked off 1360 ft of 10 inch(8) cedar siding and replaced it with new material. Primed it on both sides with a topcoat of Benjamin Moore stain and we're going to do the west and east sides next year. The front never gets any sun and never peels. The house like several I have rehabbed over the years was built with raw unprimed cedar and stained raw so the moisture inside the house pushes off the coatings. Even had one builder tell my client that hous wrap would make his house explode due to pressure because his wok is so tight lol. He didn't prime an entire 6000 ft cedar home either and they've paid me to reside that entire house. It's a disgusting waste of trees. OK, dismount high horse and continue your excellent videos and work.
Long-time subscriber, here. Found your channel while looking for concrete finishing techniques (you poured the pad for the garage of the spec house-- very good info!). Went back and watched all the vids on building spec house-- powered through them all, and set notifications so I could see everything after that. Anyway... was dearly hoping you would include clear instructions on how to determine angles for tapered columns (and maybe how to cut them if you don't own a table saw). Wanted to build some, once, but no amount of pondering in my ignorant mind contributed to anything like an answer. In a word: I was (and remain) CLUELESS! Beveled edges: totally get that. Center line to help determine angles... lost me there. Fast-motion video as you cut the plywood: left me in the dust. Virtually every other video you've posted fully explains what and why you're doing what you're doing (which is why I love your channel!). This one, though, left me "high and dry". Can you possibly re-purpose some of the video you've already shot, slow it down, and over-dub with some helpful information? Would massively appreciate it!
I could listen to him talk about almost anything. The guy has a speaking tone and cadence that is just as pleasant as ive heard. I bet his kids and grandkids loved him reading the bedtime stories to them! He is also a pretty good little carpenter/fabricator too.....LOL awesome skills all around
Some people might not appreciate the planning, skill and experience that goes into this level of quality. I probably don't even pully appreciate it to the full level. But its great seeing you guys take such pride and care in the quality, appearance and function of your work. (from an experienced but still novice finish carpenter)
One mmmmilllllionnnn subscribers! That's awesome and very deserving. I love the tapered columns. I own an 1885 model that had them. When I rebuild the porch I'll recreate them! Right now I have temporary porch waiting foundation replacement. One thing at at a time!
oh man i like this guy ..hanging lid is fun ! i could do t and g all day long . early 1900s style .common frank loyd wright style ..timeless and feel of solid
Man! What work you do, I have watched this whole series in the last few days and I am blown away...Amazing stuff! Oh, hate to be that guy but the Tapcon's anchoring the column mounts were 1/4" size Screw's...Which requires one size down drill bit which is a 3/16 drill bit....They are not 3/16" Tapcon's....Boy, do I love those things! As an electrician who prefers them over Rawl plugs, Sleeve anchors, etc...I notice a lot of people do NOT know how to install them and end up impacting the screw in half! LOL
I've been super busy and missed allot of episodes..... I need to do a little binge watching and get caught up. Thanks for putting these videos together!
Wow. Talk about craftsmenship! The thought, the dedication, the skill, the mental focus on creating those columns! Heck, the entire house! I know what it takes from watching and helping my master carpenter grandfather. It’s something today’s generation doesn’t have but a few of. I hope you have been a mentor to young men! We need more of them!
Nice jig for cutting the tapered columns. It's actually a simple and consistent way to make nice high quality wood items. It's called a sled in the wood working world. That all turned out beautiful!
I think I would have laid these out and cut them with my track saw, that way you wouldn't have to worry about the bow. But his results came out great and the finished product looks amazing.
No adhesive on the tapered columns boys?! I know you said glue was unnecessary but I think with those pacific climates eventually those joints are gonna open
I would have gone with a 2x2 screwed to each corner for rigidity and something for the nails to grab onto. Plywood kinda sucks for holding power on its edge. I also would have reinforced the fronts of each around midway up for the possibility of flagpoles being installed on them.
@@RRaucina it'll be painted and it's barely exposed to any real weather. I think it will last more than a few years. But it's possible some warping or gaps opening up will happen inside of ten years
If you had glued those with non foaming construction adhesive, they might not open up ! I don’t even know if those boards will stay laminated in your local climate.
I used to do columbs this same way but ever since owning/using a Makita Track saw, I’ve saved about 75% of setup time not to mention all the other uses I find for it on the job site. Definitely a nice touch. Looking great!
Excellent video on your carpentry, clearly one of your core skills and I am very envious. Not a fan of tapered columns but probably fits this style of house
Just subscribed. You're a wealth of knowledge and I'm lucky enough to be 35 and notice the details of how you approach each step in your build process. The fine details if you will. I've seen a few of your videos and the content is paced well, narrated clearly and very well shot. I appreciate your time and efforts and look forward to viewing your previous and future content
Congratulations on hitting 1M subscribers! Great video! I've got a couple of columns on my house that are built similarly and are in need of being replaced. I'll be referencing this video for sure!
I’ve been renovating my basement. Your channel, knowledge, insights, and expertise has been really beneficial in helping me get the best results I’m capable of. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful work, nice to see someone close to home so successful on TH-cam also. Keep up the good work and helping over a million subs learn the trade. Hopefully I bump into you some day and get to shake your hand, I'm in that area a lot on the way to Grants Pass.
The best part about your channel is you stick to the craft - no obnoxious product endorsements, begging for subscribers, rants, etc. Just showing a job well done. Keep up the excellent work!
I work on engines but I would love to have carpentry skills like this. There’s just something so impressive and satisfying to shape wood into something so beautiful. 👍
Watched every single video of the build & learnt a lot 👍 love the music too! I am not a builder, I am not from the USA & the way things are done here in India, is very different. But there is one thing; I will always know where to look up things if I need to It will be a very lucky family who will live in that house Keep up the good work !
I have done exactly one set of similar columns, and I was doing them for my own home, which certainly changes the time management requirements. I did a few things differently from Scott, the biggest difference being that whenever I build anything going outdoors out of wood, I prime both sides of the wood. More work, but I don't have to look at wood that has been distorted by moisture seepage, ten years down the road. Is what I do necessary? Not in a million years would I think that I know better than the Essential Craftsman, but neither am I ready to change what has worked for me for years.
Back-priming is never a bad idea. I'm not a pro - I sell medical equipment, but I'm compelled to constantly build, and I try to always back prime, especially because I'm primarily using pine that has a tendency to cup like crazy.
I work in a leisure centre, and in the changing rooms the MDF architrave (casing i think Americans call it) around all the doors is exploding where moisture has got in. It looks terrible, and definitely supports your idea of back priming.
I plan on doing the same craftsman style column wraps for my porch but will use lock miter corner joints via a lock miter router bit. I'll assemble three sides and add the forth after placing around the posts. Getting tight miter joints without exposed fasteners is what I'm looking for because I'm using clear vertical grain cedar where I've already glued up the 3/4" 1x8's. A track saw comes in handy instead of a table saw for cutting the pieces before running through the router table. Hope I don't screw up anything. That wood is expensive!
Your columns look real good. I've been hoping to see this video for a long time, I got excited when I saw your video putting in the concrete block work around the base of the column and now this bevelled tapered wrap around finish. I think you captured the craftsman style very well. Thanks we're all your videos.
There are some questionable shortcuts taken, I can see how some might not appreciate that. It's good work, but it could be done more meticulously, and thoroughly.
i do this with white 4x8 plastic board and pvc trims from home depot. I lay it all out on the sheet, cut it square with a circular saw, then run it on a router table with a lock miter bit. to install i just nail it at the top and glue the bottom, with some spakling and rounding the edges together with a screw driver or any round piece of metal. it looks great
Not a mention of a million subscribers! That's huge.
If any channel deserves a huge following, I’d say this one does. Kind of restores my faith in humanity if I’m to be honest. Scott is leaving invaluable information for endless generations to soak in.
I really can’t get enough of his narration, never patronizing; always clear and concise!
It really is a special milestone. I’ve been eagerly anticipating it.
That’s because he doesn’t care. He’s not here for the modern gimmick of views. He’s here to share knowledge and expertise
hear, hear!!! congrats lads on the 1 million subs! well deserved... I've been onboard myself since the ladder safety video way back
That's what she said
You’ve got a million people who love you as a person and are interested in your well being!!!
Finally. A builder that allows stuff like this to happen... I prefinish mine 1 coat as well and prime all the way around to seal it better. As for nail holes... We skim putty those
Respect to these men . Still got it. I like how he narrates with patience. I Like to grow up to this expectations not grumpy all the time
After Kens video was posted all I see is a Legend sitting in that chair now. 100% Master Craftsman. God Bless
Nice to see your friend helping you out with the front porch columns👍
And nodding off on camera at the very end! 😆
Over a MILLION subscribers! Congratulations Scott!
Craftsman? Yes
Essential? Yes
Great work sir.
If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right.
If you don't know how to do it right, keep doing it better until you get it right.
You are an inspiration!
Track saw and tappered columns are a match made in heaven.
I really hope that who buys this home will appreciate how much you put into building it
great work is contagious beautiful job Scott
Always thoroughly enjoy these videos. Well done.
I've been in carpentry for 23 years and your channel teaches me things every new episode. That said, my biggest peeve with both carpenters and painters, especially on new construction is not priming both sides of the wood. You beg for peeling and other moisture issues on the finished product. I just yanked off 1360 ft of 10 inch(8) cedar siding and replaced it with new material. Primed it on both sides with a topcoat of Benjamin Moore stain and we're going to do the west and east sides next year. The front never gets any sun and never peels. The house like several I have rehabbed over the years was built with raw unprimed cedar and stained raw so the moisture inside the house pushes off the coatings. Even had one builder tell my client that hous wrap would make his house explode due to pressure because his wok is so tight lol. He didn't prime an entire 6000 ft cedar home either and they've paid me to reside that entire house. It's a disgusting waste of trees. OK, dismount high horse and continue your excellent videos and work.
I have such a warm feeling when watching this series. Mahalo, and Aloha,
Matt
Essential craftsmen videos are so informative,, highly technical..But very informative..
Thanks for doing the columns right! Too many of these homes are using plastic columns these days.
Long-time subscriber, here. Found your channel while looking for concrete finishing techniques (you poured the pad for the garage of the spec house-- very good info!). Went back and watched all the vids on building spec house-- powered through them all, and set notifications so I could see everything after that. Anyway... was dearly hoping you would include clear instructions on how to determine angles for tapered columns (and maybe how to cut them if you don't own a table saw). Wanted to build some, once, but no amount of pondering in my ignorant mind contributed to anything like an answer. In a word: I was (and remain) CLUELESS! Beveled edges: totally get that. Center line to help determine angles... lost me there. Fast-motion video as you cut the plywood: left me in the dust. Virtually every other video you've posted fully explains what and why you're doing what you're doing (which is why I love your channel!). This one, though, left me "high and dry". Can you possibly re-purpose some of the video you've already shot, slow it down, and over-dub with some helpful information? Would massively appreciate it!
Your craftsmanship never disappoints!!!! Thanks for sharing your skills & knowledge!!
0:00 aaaah yes, the music i came for
0:10 AAAAAH YEEES, the voice I need in my life
Keep up all of this good work. Couldnt love the show more.
Man, I love craftsman style. Bold, brawn and clean.
Once again helping the next generation to be better than we were yesterday. Thank you
I could listen to him talk about almost anything. The guy has a speaking tone and cadence that is just as pleasant as ive heard. I bet his kids and grandkids loved him reading the bedtime stories to them! He is also a pretty good little carpenter/fabricator too.....LOL awesome skills all around
I am still learning from my watching your videos. Thanks! And you keep up the good work.
Amazing workmanship as always!
As a rough carpenter this video is great thank you !
nice work E.C. Thanks for sharing
Some people might not appreciate the planning, skill and experience that goes into this level of quality. I probably don't even pully appreciate it to the full level. But its great seeing you guys take such pride and care in the quality, appearance and function of your work. (from an experienced but still novice finish carpenter)
Hello from Northern Michigan and thanks for another great upload!
Thanks guys.
Be Blessed !
Nice! I love the blocks you use to help install the ceiling lid! Learn something new everyday!!🙌
One mmmmilllllionnnn subscribers! That's awesome and very deserving. I love the tapered columns. I own an 1885 model that had them. When I rebuild the porch I'll recreate them! Right now I have temporary porch waiting foundation replacement. One thing at at a time!
oh man i like this guy ..hanging lid is fun ! i could do t and g all day long . early 1900s style .common frank loyd wright style ..timeless and feel of solid
You Sir are my Bob Vila, and I honestly can't think of a finer compliment for such a craftsman.
Great Comment I concur
This house and this series is his greatest creation
I pick up so many good tips just by watching you work. Things you don't even mention, but are real helpful.
Beautiful job as usual!
This man is easily the most knowledgeable carpenter, among almost everything else when it comes to building trades I've come across.
I have applied most if not all of it teaching to my building thanks you for sharing
This series is just epic.
Man! What work you do, I have watched this whole series in the last few days and I am blown away...Amazing stuff!
Oh, hate to be that guy but the Tapcon's anchoring the column mounts were 1/4" size Screw's...Which requires one size down drill bit which is a 3/16 drill bit....They are not 3/16" Tapcon's....Boy, do I love those things! As an electrician who prefers them over Rawl plugs, Sleeve anchors, etc...I notice a lot of people do NOT know how to install them and end up impacting the screw in half! LOL
Always wanted to build tapered columns, seems much easier after watching, thanks for the video
The way you accomp;ish these tasks is noy just interesting, it's 'enchanting'! I derive great joy in observing your "Good Work!" Much obliged, Scott.
Really looking forward to seeing your color choices for all materials and trims.
Here in BC Canada we use Crezone or MDO for column collars, its also pre primed or back painted before install. Great Channel man.
Something about your videos are relaxing!
I am constantly impressed by the thought and detail explained in your videos, Keep up the Good Work!
I could watch and listen to you all day. Top class, thanks a lot.
I've been super busy and missed allot of episodes..... I need to do a little binge watching and get caught up. Thanks for putting these videos together!
Congrats on the milestone of a million subs.
Wow. Talk about craftsmenship! The thought, the dedication, the skill, the mental focus on creating those columns! Heck, the entire house! I know what it takes from watching and helping my master carpenter grandfather. It’s something today’s generation doesn’t have but a few of. I hope you have been a mentor to young men! We need more of them!
Nice jig for cutting the tapered columns. It's actually a simple and consistent way to make nice high quality wood items. It's called a sled in the wood working world. That all turned out beautiful!
I think I would have laid these out and cut them with my track saw, that way you wouldn't have to worry about the bow. But his results came out great and the finished product looks amazing.
This is next level
Great work
No adhesive on the tapered columns boys?! I know you said glue was unnecessary but I think with those pacific climates eventually those joints are gonna open
I would have gone with a 2x2 screwed to each corner for rigidity and something for the nails to grab onto. Plywood kinda sucks for holding power on its edge. I also would have reinforced the fronts of each around midway up for the possibility of flagpoles being installed on them.
Lose all the wrap and use a bigger column - sand and stain the REAL wood. This crap will fall apart in a few years.
@@RRaucina it'll be painted and it's barely exposed to any real weather. I think it will last more than a few years. But it's possible some warping or gaps opening up will happen inside of ten years
I agree I think it should've been glued.
If you had glued those with non foaming construction adhesive, they might not open up ! I don’t even know if those boards will stay laminated in your local climate.
Wow looks great! I’ve got to do some tapered mitered columns and this was very helpful thank you and great work.
Thank you for passing on your knowledge.
Amazing work.
You had... RAAAAAIN! Boy, haven't seen that in ages!
Not sure if I'd agree with no glue but absolutely brilliant content as usual
Thanks
Thank you so much for your videos, ive watched them all. CONGRATULATIONS on the 1 million subscribers, love from
Chile
I used to do columbs this same way but ever since owning/using a Makita Track saw, I’ve saved about 75% of setup time not to mention all the other uses I find for it on the job site. Definitely a nice touch. Looking great!
1000000!!! Good job making it in the modern age. 👍
Excellent video on your carpentry, clearly one of your core skills and I am very envious. Not a fan of tapered columns but probably fits this style of house
Congratulations on reaching 1M subscribers.
A true seasoned carpenter! I love the shop table saw you brought in for your rips
Beautiful hard work
Nicely finished😎
Just subscribed. You're a wealth of knowledge and I'm lucky enough to be 35 and notice the details of how you approach each step in your build process. The fine details if you will.
I've seen a few of your videos and the content is paced well, narrated clearly and very well shot. I appreciate your time and efforts and look forward to viewing your previous and future content
Keep up the great work mate
Congratulations on hitting 1M subscribers! Great video! I've got a couple of columns on my house that are built similarly and are in need of being replaced. I'll be referencing this video for sure!
You did an amazing job on those column wraps. The curve, with a bevel, would take serious precision to look good. Well done my friend.
I’ve been renovating my basement. Your channel, knowledge, insights, and expertise has been really beneficial in helping me get the best results I’m capable of. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful job, thats an azing looking house.
beautiful as always.
Really enjoyed this video. Keep it up and I look forward to future videos.
Congrats on the 1 Million Subscribers! Not only do you do great building but you build a great channel!
I love your work!
Beautiful work, nice to see someone close to home so successful on TH-cam also. Keep up the good work and helping over a million subs learn the trade. Hopefully I bump into you some day and get to shake your hand, I'm in that area a lot on the way to Grants Pass.
The best part about your channel is you stick to the craft - no obnoxious product endorsements, begging for subscribers, rants, etc. Just showing a job well done. Keep up the excellent work!
Marvelous craftsmanship!!!
I work on engines but I would love to have carpentry skills like this. There’s just something so impressive and satisfying to shape wood into something so beautiful. 👍
Great work your a awesome guy
You keep up the great work!!
My shoulders are burning just watching this.
Great work!
Great episode!
Those columns look nice. I wasn’t sure at first, but you’ve converted me. Nice to see Ken there too. 👍🏼👍🏼😀
Every time I watch this guy he amazing carpenter I could imagine how hard of a worker back in the day he still very knowledgeable and steady
That took a ton of thought and energy to pull off nicely, great job!!!
Watched every single video of the build & learnt a lot 👍 love the music too! I am
not a builder, I am not from the USA & the way things are done here in India, is very different. But there is one thing; I will always know where to look up things if I need to
It will be a very lucky family who will live in that house
Keep up the good work !
I have done exactly one set of similar columns, and I was doing them for my own home, which certainly changes the time management requirements. I did a few things differently from Scott, the biggest difference being that whenever I build anything going outdoors out of wood, I prime both sides of the wood. More work, but I don't have to look at wood that has been distorted by moisture seepage, ten years down the road.
Is what I do necessary? Not in a million years would I think that I know better than the Essential Craftsman, but neither am I ready to change what has worked for me for years.
I did that for the drywall in my bathroom.
Back-priming is never a bad idea. I'm not a pro - I sell medical equipment, but I'm compelled to constantly build, and I try to always back prime, especially because I'm primarily using pine that has a tendency to cup like crazy.
I work in a leisure centre, and in the changing rooms the MDF architrave (casing i think Americans call it) around all the doors is exploding where moisture has got in. It looks terrible, and definitely supports your idea of back priming.
@@Matt_Alaric Ah, good; someone agrees. Now, I wonder what Americans would call a leisure center, 'cause I don't know what one is.
@@dandavis4157 Gym? Sports centre? Something along those lines i would guess.
I plan on doing the same craftsman style column wraps for my porch but will use lock miter corner joints via a lock miter router bit. I'll assemble three sides and add the forth after placing around the posts. Getting tight miter joints without exposed fasteners is what I'm looking for because I'm using clear vertical grain cedar where I've already glued up the 3/4" 1x8's. A track saw comes in handy instead of a table saw for cutting the pieces before running through the router table.
Hope I don't screw up anything. That wood is expensive!
Those columns really make that porch look awesome
I really appreciate the work that went into the tapered columns.
Your columns look real good. I've been hoping to see this video for a long time, I got excited when I saw your video putting in the concrete block work around the base of the column and now this bevelled tapered wrap around finish. I think you captured the craftsman style very well. Thanks we're all your videos.
Think you just saved the day for us! We where looking to do something very similar, but I couldn't pin down which route I wanted to take. Thanks!
Fantastic work and video! I don't know how anyone can give this a thumbs down.
There are some questionable shortcuts taken, I can see how some might not appreciate that. It's good work, but it could be done more meticulously, and thoroughly.
@@OzrikKnob tomatoes tomatoes, if it looks good it is good Karen.
@@jonathanharris969 Oh how wrong you are.
I couldn’t agree more!
@@OzrikKnob what was questionable grasshopper?
Love this channel. You do excellent work. 😊👍
Looks amazing.
I just bulked out my columns. Builder used 6x6 instead of 4x4.
i do this with white 4x8 plastic board and pvc trims from home depot. I lay it all out on the sheet, cut it square with a circular saw, then run it on a router table with a lock miter bit. to install i just nail it at the top and glue the bottom, with some spakling and rounding the edges together with a screw driver or any round piece of metal. it looks great
Great work as always EC! Happy 4th to you and your family!!
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