Fantastic job ! Love your assembly line technique. Your work pace (smooth and steady) and I can tell you both take great pride in your work. Enjoying life and building your home. I was very impressed and enjoyed watching !
Amazing video. I need trusses for my barn. I am going to copy you as much as possible! I read through many comments. I don't know what year or what country some of these people live in but in 2023 this will save me thousands of US dollars. And being able put them up myself is another game changer. Thank you so much for spending the time to do this video!
I'm in the truss business...and I admire and congratulate these people for doing this with their own talent and skill...wish the world had more people like this
@@wizardmaster6639 Doing it like this is time consuming. truss building warehouses don't spend so much time with prep or assembly. They have tables that automatically adjust as well as lazers that project the layout. The sawyers cut the boards and organize everything and then the builders can just slap them on the tables and place the nail plates where they go. The table is a conveyour that shoots the trusses down the line where it gets pressed and sent to the shipping area where things are organized and prepared for shipping. This manager there said it takes 10 years to become a master and that is 🐂💩. They just don't like to admit the job is no brain work and try to keep it so that seniority is established by the length of time you stay working there, which is why I said fuck that place. They crack the whip on you and make you bust ass for ten hours a day for minimum wage and don't actually acknowlegde skill or how much you produce... It's worse then working at a mcdonalds, because it's like that. It's a hell hole sadly... The lazers get burnsd into your eyes too, and they wouldn't let me wear protective glasses for it. That's really why I quit. I would go home and see the projections burned into my vision and they just pretend like it's not a problem and maybe most people can deal with it. I have light sensitivity and I didn't "get used to it." like they said I would... It kept getting worse till I just couldn't keep doing it, because it was like I was having some kind of visual sezier every day.
Trusses aren't worth the trouble or time when building yourself. 99 bucks for (most houses) pre-engineered with cheap delivery. Slap em up and install braces and you're done in no time. This guy spent more time on trusses than everything else.
B-Spot has made the right choice when building a assembly line, the simplisest and fastest way to get all the same truss, and to help him flatening the wood piece Thumbs up for your work mister !
I remember a person doing this same method 35 years ago. When I was a lot younger. It impressed me then . I still think it make a very good job. Keep doing what you's, are doing. Its spot on work .
This is great! I'm watching all the steps in intricate detail without having to listen to wind noise or some hillbilly humming and hawing or rambling on about his kids and pets for twenty minutes. Pay attention to every move this guy makes. He isn't wasting motion.
Why all the Hate? This guy is a craftsman and does it out of love. I bet those walls are straight as an arrow. It reminds me of my early years trying to stretch every dollar to get a job done. Sometimes you have only have enough money for materials. Hell, I used to make windows out of 2X lumber and duct connections out of flashing stock. At least he's working!
What walls.....he's building trusses! At that pace the job will get done by next year! I've been building houses for 27 years and I could not afford this guy! Add that elevator music and your good for a siesta!
I completely forgot about this video. You're right, neither one of us could afford to turn him loose on a spec build. Its still remarkable to see someone take so much care building a truss.
Why all the hate !?? Because these losers are simply Hateful people. Hey Bee & Jake, YOU ARE BOTH A+ LOSERS ! People could care-less about your ignorant opinions. You're both probably two miserable, hateful alcoholics/ Ha ! Ha !
Despite all the negative criticism, you're doing something many people dream of doing but very few accomplish. Doing it your way on your own terms. Well done sir.
Great attention to detail and care.I don't know if these would pass inspection but I do know I'd rather have these on my home then a pos so called engineered truss.when I was young I worked at a large truss company. Nobody could read a tape measure and half the employees were high or drunk the other half were fresh out of prison. Absolutely no care everything thrown together plates banged on and ran through the roller. Everything made to precise minimum standards for what they were being used for. Great job on this thanks for the share
Excellent work. I can tell you are not a contractor because your work place is clean and tidy and you work with care and understanding, you are a craftsman.
This is awesome, can't believe people are trash talking. This video taught me a ton! I very much enjoyed it. How could people be complaining it's too slow, perfect for a video to take it in and retain it! This is exactly how I want to live my life, relaxed and building my own house with my wife with a spectacular view, I hope after I finished civil engineering in college I can live a life like these people! Music is a tad repetitive though ;P
+mryummyyums Yea I did it slow on purpose so people like you, who actually want to go out and do something for themselves, could get as much info as possible. Sorry for the music, it's free and better than dead air, I guess! Thanks for the comment, glad it was useful.
I like the build a lot. Good steady work pace and a job well done. Great satisfaction at the end of the day and years to come. There is a lot to be said for doing it you self and the pride you get. Not to mention the bonding you have with your partner. I yip my hat to you two. You should be very proud.
This was a great video you two! I absolutely loved the work space and the jigs you created for these trusses. When I do the rafters for my carport this fall, I am going to follow your example(s) and do them the same way. When I did my roof trusses for my home, I did not have this elaborate system. But this time I will. Thank you for the video and I'll keep looking for back for references.
This is great if you don't live in a municipality where strict binding codes require certified Engineered trusses. Where I live, you have to have a building permit and a contractor's license to install a towel bar in the bathroom (almost).
+MustacheVerra --- I could remove all the less than flattering comments, but I leave them. They show some interesting insight into people. I find it amazing that someone would watch a video for free and then think "I bet that guy wants to hear my fatuous comments".
B-spot, I'm w/ya 110% brotha ! These deeply ignorant people think they are Legends in their own minds...that's why they have this uncontrollable urge to have to tell people who are minding your own business, how to do things THEIR WAY !!! And what THEY THINK is right & wrong ! It's a Character-defect that was created in childhood. Keep on keepin-on B-Spot !
It was nice to watch what I assume is family teamwork (Pa and Ma) assembling the trusses for the family home. A brief primer on the building's dimensions and how the trusses dimensions were arrived at would have been a solid plus, but nevertheless it was nice to watch the careful assembly process. It also it would have been nice to see the price difference between placing an order with a truss company and the actual do it yourself cost savings. Truss companies typically deliver on-site either onto the ground or hoist the pieces it the air to assist the builder; how did these hom owners get their pieces into the air, did they rent a crane? Since these weren't huge triangles, the homeowners were by necessity setting these against a either a ridge board or ridge beam; it would have been nice to see how the pieces all fit together and the logic behind their quality craftsmanship and assembly. This was a well thought out process. The work table's surface had all the essential anchoring points to hold the truss assembly securely in place throughout the assembly process using precut materials for assembly. And as for the Gorilla Glue, I really love that stuff as it bonds strong; just don't forget to spritz the work surfaces with water as the water is the catalyst for the glue's ingredients which then turn to a foam ensuring even coverage. All their wood materials appeared to be kiln dried so crowning is likely not that big of a deal. Has anyone else ever noticed that none of these do it yourself videos ever mentioning crowning either the exterior wall studs (crown out), the joists (crown up) or the rafters (crown up); why is that, are more folks than we know building crooked, wavey, and bowed structures?
I know this is an older video. I read through some of the comments and some of them prompted me to comment. First of all this guy does excellent work. I am a DIY'er myself. I don't permit a lot of things I build myself. I usually tend to over engineer what I am building anyway. In my opinion the whole permit thing is a racket. I have seen prefabricated roof trusses. They don't look much different than the ones this guy built. I bought a brand new house around 10 year ago. It was a spec home in a subdivision but I watched it being built nearly every day. I watched the the roof trusses and walls being dumped off the back of a flat bed truck. I listened and watch the south of the boarder carpenters slap together my house like a jigsaw puzzle. I bet none of them could cut a roofing angle. I fail to understand that if you are building something on your property, that you own, why does the city or county need to be involved? I am not dense... I understand that nobody wants to have a cattle barn down town but other wise leave us DIY'ers alone. If it falls down around our ears, it's nobody's fault but our own. There, my 2 cents.
I have to disagree. Anyone in the home could be hurt. I would have paid an engineer to look over my design of these trusses and the engineer would have made the product better by pointing out that the screws have to be structurally rated or use nails. He would have determined the size, number and spacing of the nails. The glue should be structural glue. Then this guys careful work would be much better and it wouldn't take any longer or cost any more. I once had a friend remodel his house and he made a built up beam out of 2x material. I talked him into where to put the splices and to use structural glue and to add an extra layer of 2x. The inspector told him, he is lucky he did those things or else he would have made him pull it all down and do it right. The inspector didn't require a stamp so that was nice. I respect the expertise of engineers because I don't know what I don't know. I am building a deck and the code for deckrail post connections has changed dramatically since I last built a deck because engineers did a bunch of tests and found the old methods don't survive a few people leaning against the railing. Most TH-cam videos are showing the wrong way to do it. It is hard to keep up with all the knowledge so I rely on experts to point me in the correct direction.
Rj Leblanc in my humble opinion they just want money. some things are definitely for safety but it's all abt control over us the people ...hope you are well
James, really, you think there is a conspiracy to control people by making our homes safer? Who is running that operation? Most of these regulations are based on what has happened to houses in earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, etc. I remember after a hurricane that unexpectedly caused more damage than they thought, they changed how roofs were anchored to the top plate. Also a lot of codes are because scammers going around throwing up roofs for cheap but they blow off in the first storm.
jollyandwaylo .....well the govt runs the whole deal so there is that and safer? Bullshit. you can't out engineer mother nature .people have tried for centuries and still get blown away ,crushed and the like .freedom has a Cost. sorry if that is harsh but as the county people keep telling me it is what it is
If someone is going to impose that sort of regulation on you, it should be your insurance company - since it would be their liability (and your choice to have it). No need for government to get involved in everything - there are other ways that don't involve force. And because other ways exist, they should be the way we choose going forward. Always ask yourself: "Is there no other option but to use force in this scenario?" The answer is always "No" unless someone is using it against you first.
Just so you know, I an am engineer, and I cannot say these are good or bad, I have no idea of the load or pitch, so I hope you had them engineered by a professional. Trusses are not something to just fudge. A few points of interest; that was whitewood being used, the truss companies generally use #1 SYP, which is much, much stronger. But they also do not turn it on it's side like that. 2x4s on flat are much better for the sheathing, a sheet of plywood sharing 1-1/2" truss is actually worthless from a material science perspective, often they get much less than 3/4". If you read the specs on all plywood, it says that no fastener should be used within 1-1/2" of the edge. The same could be true for all lumber, the end cellulose fibers are sliced open, they need to be sealed, but even if they are, they are first to rot from mold and fungus. Wafer board is the worst of all products since it cuts all the cellulose fibers, all the ends are exposed, it acts like a sponge, that is why is swells so much when wet. Last point, a nail, even ring shank nail not very strong. Any screw is 15X stronger than a comparable nail. Easy to test, try a claw hammer on a nail head, try the same on a screw. That is true for all construction, so if you are in doubt of the strength of something, always use a screw. Screws damage the wood much less, since they wind the threads around the cellulose fibers, not cut through like a nail.
Robert....That was exactly what I was thinking. The 4" side should be vertical...Up and down....not sideways. He's losing all of the strength by turning sideways.
No, sorry Tim, you do not understand structural engineering. The top and bottom chords are under tension and compression, the web members distribute that load so that ideally, the lumber is mostly in tension. True, a 2x4 on edge is stronger in compression. On flat like B-spot made his is actually good in that it keeps the load vertical, does not allow a truss to twist. This is like taking a sheet of paper and trying to have it support a cup of coffee, never going to happen, and so now you understand how critical it is to block between trusses the way they show on all plans. I prefer the truss top and bottom chords to be on flat for the reason mentioned in my comments. !-1/2" thick trusses like they make in factories cheaply are valid, but where I would differ would be to scab a 2x alongside when the ends of a sheet of plywood have to share such a narrow edge. All plans show cross bracing every 4' while installing trusses, problem is, nobody follows the plans.
It's a matter of the cross-sectional area of the bottom chord which is in tension. The top chord is in compression and unlikely to fail. The truss' strength comes from the vertical height between the two chords rather than from the actual timber depth.
Robert Carver " Screws damage the wood much less, since they wind the threads around the cellulose fibers, not cut through like a nail." Exactly the opposite of what JuliusNatterer is saying, and I would be rather on his side ;)
This is actually quite watchable if you run it at 2x speed. At the end of thought to my self, Yay! 5 down and 25 more to go -- then I looked up. Very impressive.
I'm going to build my own trusses now after watching your video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Very organized quality workmanship. Why is on side square on one end and a 45 degree angle on the opposite end of the roof truss?
Some folks don't appreciate all the work and labor you put into making one of these, not to mention the calculations, layout, and set-up for each. I personally enjoyed each step in your make. It was nice watching a perfectionist do the work knowing it will last a lifetime. Good job. - Thanks for sharing.
FYI, US Forest has charts with loads for screws and nails in lots different woods, pre drilling for both nails and screws is higher. The strongest is predrilled common nail clinched. My first house in Los Angeles County had trusses with hand nailed ply conections, all code stamped from 1955. The polyurathane glue is not rated but sub floor glue is.
This is exactly my issue with "rated" and "approved" products. Having used both sub floor adhesive and poly glue which one has better properties for a truss? I would argue the poly does.
I agree with the craftman ship coments, but the trusses should have been built with the long side of the 2x6 in the vertical plane. the construction that you made will most likely be strong but it will flex up and down much more. It would not have taken more material either.
Great video and meticulous work with high skilled effort. Would have liked to seen some commentary and some interaction with the dog just to break things a little. I am building my own home next year and have designed a mini-tower crane that I will fabricate and use to single handle and erect frame walls, floor and roof trusses, windows, doors and roof sheathing. This will minimize use of ladders and reduce back injury. I will be making a video of that. Thanks again for sharing your methods and time.
+Rob Finn Excellent. I would like to see your video too. Check out thehighground.weebly.com/ it shows a little more of the building. You may or may not get some ideas, there is more dog content and some bears!
Fyi I'm NOT an engineer or architect. However, as a licensed contractor, I've designed and built houses for 18 years and I've constructed many types of engineered construction projects (roads/bridges ,sewer treatment plants, subdivisions, commercial buildings, etc.) for 47 years. The following friendly comment is offered for any future construction that you might do: 1) I noticed that your internal 'web bracing' didn't have compound cuts (see TH-cam video by >>>>>>>>>Cira Darnoc
Arkansas ! YOU TOO ARE A LOSER ! WHO CARES ABOUT YOUR BULLSHIT LIES ABOUT BEING SOME FRAUD CONTRACTOR ! WHO CARES ! NO-ONE WANTS TO HEAR YOUR BULLSHIT PAL !
Nice work B-Spot. As far as ply gussets are concerned my father (structural engineer) recommended a minimum of nail/screw fixings as they cause stress concentrations. I used epoxy glue on my ply-box beams as the weather is frequently wet here. All through my building career I've had advice on various aspects of engineering but my father particularly loved timber and ply as he trained on the de Havilland Mosquito bomber and in the 70s he designed and built a plywood trimaran using similar techniques and named the prototype "Mosquito" in honour of that phenomenal aircraft. Thanks for sharing your creativity with the world via your videos. Do you have a video of the finished house? All the best. John K.
Most city and county building departments require pre-engineered sealed and stamped truss drawings but I would wager these home built ones are much stronger.
+Alaska Bruce It looks to me that the screws are only used in fixturing the pieces into his jig and to hold the glued top and bottom chord braces. That glue is plenty strong, and I'm sure the engineering supports it.
Wow, got some "Likes" on this comment... Aside from that, I'm majorly impressed with the build jig for those trusses, as well as the ability to pre-cut all the components for rapid assembly. That's brilliant! (I've built some tiny jigs for some tiny projects, so I understand the effort involved.) That huge jig is a work of art Very impressive. Equally impressive is their use of glue to strengthen the joints of all the components. Not many builders would go that extra mile. Almost seems superfluous-- but you really can't minimalize that added strength. That extra step will prove itself decades from now. Also, they used nails to secure the parts together. Perfect! "Glue and screw" is common, but nails are much stronger against shear forces than screws. Trusses need that. This house will be a fortress!
@@shaddec55 I'd like a reference for "nails are much stronger against shear forces than screws". Screws are much beater under tension than nails though! I'm not sure of the improvement of vinyl coated nails, however they still use them. That was the biggest bottle of gorilla glue I've ever seen; I usually get the smallest size cause it cures faster than I can use it all!!
Love the video! It's so nice to come across some music that isn't that awful hard metal junk that is so common now. Also, your video just put the idea into my head to use wood to frame up a jig for some welding I need to do instead of going to the expense of making one out of steel. Thanks! Also, how does using Gorilla glue compare to using Liquid Nails?
Notice how he used nails everywhere there would be a permanent sheer stress and used screws primarily to provide temporary tension (and always pre-drilled). This guy was thinking.
These are beefy trusses for sure, but no, screws do not have shear strength. They are not allowed for sheathing or structural framing in any code I’ve ever seen.
When tension or compression moves the wood that creates shear. It’s not the design of the truss that’s bad at all. We are just explaining that you can’t use screws.
Thank you for a very well done video demonstrating craftsmanship accompanied by beautiful music. Part of the Joy I experienced watching this video was husband and wife working together to build their home. The principles of strong engineering and construction have existed for thousands of years continuing to this day independant of government codes. As always there are several ways to do things many of which government does not recognize, this does not mean these methods are inadequate, they may even be superior. I wish this couple much Joy in their new home.
Thank you for sharing. As already said, the biggest error is the use of screws instead of nails. But according how this trusses are dimensionned and used, it should not be an issue finally. I just wonder if is it really worth it compared to an industrial product?
did your engineering plans call for pre-driling and screwing the 2X4s or was that just your preference? 19 years ago I built a barn with 24' wide arched trusses, we just air nailed everything and used liquid nails on all of the gussets... very nice job!
+losttribe3001 --- Yes I always look at cost. Just for materials there was about a 25% savings and we ended up with a much stouter truss than a manufactured unit. I always consider my labor to be free so for me that doesn't come in to the equation.
im building my own floor trusses for my garage, its 32ft clear span, and living space above. I was wondering what type of wood did you use? any tips? lumber yard wants over 8k for the amount I need but I can get all the supplies and diy for 1900. its a no brainer. thanks and great video!
I used pine, I have one recommendation when you get your wood pick through the pile at the yard. You want very sound straight and dry boards with no knots more than 1/3 of the width of the lumber, and no cracks or separation in the grain.
You stated the building bureaucracy just about bankrupted your house project. I design trusses for a living. One thing you should have stated at the beginning of your video, is if you consulted an engineer. If you did not, and the inspector did not pass your trusses until you had documentation from an engineer, I am sure it cost a lot more. I am not against you doing the work yourself to try and save some money, but engineered trusses would have saved time, costs, and possibly headaches. You could have still had the same roof design by going to a truss company. They do not cost any more than "stock" trusses. But then again "stock" are just that, stock. They are built the same, and in mass quantity. I am sure if you were to factor in your waste, overall your home built trusses cost more.
+Mark Gilbertson -- Since I did check out the cost both ways I stand by my conclusion. I did not consult an engineer it's not required here, I had exactly zero inspections on my home because we don't have building codes and theirs nothing to inspect to. Having experts help you build always drives up cost because someones got to pay them. In today's information world where everything is available online I don't need an engineer. The whole system of engineers to build, banks to loan, and insurance company's to insure, and the governments hand is out to take their cut, is what makes homes so expensive. I don't play that game. If a stamp on a drawing makes you sleep well at night then feel free to pay for it.
Where do you live that does not have building codes? Not trying to be snarky - genuinely curious. Even if I moved to an area that has no codes and built my own house, I would still use the codes from back home just because they also double as a checklist to make sure I don't overlook something crucial. And as with Mark Gilbertson, I have designed trusses but I mostly spent my 7 years at a truss plant working on or supervising the crews that built them. Glad to be done with that job - it was mind-numbingly repetitive work.
There are a lot of places without building codes or as where I live in Wyoming no enforcement of state building codes. Building without codes doesn't mean you just throw up anything but it saves a lot when you can ignore the bull and skip the experts. As for working in a truss plant I bet it was mind numbing. Building one set for your own home is satisfying.
Mark Gilbertson & Rob Stow, NO-ONE HERE CARES ! Go take your worthless opinions elsewhere ! Seriously. Ha ! Ha ! Working in a Truss-plant DEFINITELY is a MIND-NUMBING JOB, (Or is it...It's a Job for the Numb-minded ! Ha ! Ha ! One truss after another, ALL DAY..every single day, 24/7 ! Definitely a mind-numbing job ! NOW I UNDERSTAND WHY THESE TWO TALK THE WAY THEY DO. It's not their fault, they're NUMB !!!! Ha ! Ha ! Ha !
I worked at a manufactured home plant for twelve years. Sometimes I filled in for an absentee in the truss building. Speed was more important than accuracy. Not to mention, some of the finished trusses sat out in the weather, partially covered, for weeks. If I had to choose between cost or quality, no brainer, quality.
Why the music . Why can't you tell why you are doing some of those thinks like why so many nails if you are gluing.when I was in school their was no music
Fantastic job ! Love your assembly line technique. Your work pace (smooth and steady) and I can tell you both take great pride in your work. Enjoying life and building your home. I was very impressed and enjoyed watching !
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Amazing video. I need trusses for my barn. I am going to copy you as much as possible! I read through many comments. I don't know what year or what country some of these people live in but in 2023 this will save me thousands of US dollars. And being able put them up myself is another game changer. Thank you so much for spending the time to do this video!
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I'm in the truss business...and I admire and congratulate these people for doing this with their own talent and skill...wish the world had more people like this
I couldn't agree more.
its not complicated - just time-consuming.
well construction wise it is built WRONG!! 2*4 is turning the wrong way and also underdimensioned!! The width of a truss doesn’t add carry load!
@@wizardmaster6639 Doing it like this is time consuming. truss building warehouses don't spend so much time with prep or assembly. They have tables that automatically adjust as well as lazers that project the layout. The sawyers cut the boards and organize everything and then the builders can just slap them on the tables and place the nail plates where they go. The table is a conveyour that shoots the trusses down the line where it gets pressed and sent to the shipping area where things are organized and prepared for shipping. This manager there said it takes 10 years to become a master and that is 🐂💩. They just don't like to admit the job is no brain work and try to keep it so that seniority is established by the length of time you stay working there, which is why I said fuck that place. They crack the whip on you and make you bust ass for ten hours a day for minimum wage and don't actually acknowlegde skill or how much you produce... It's worse then working at a mcdonalds, because it's like that. It's a hell hole sadly... The lazers get burnsd into your eyes too, and they wouldn't let me wear protective glasses for it. That's really why I quit. I would go home and see the projections burned into my vision and they just pretend like it's not a problem and maybe most people can deal with it. I have light sensitivity and I didn't "get used to it." like they said I would... It kept getting worse till I just couldn't keep doing it, because it was like I was having some kind of visual sezier every day.
@@MrMakhitta depends on the type of use for this
Obviously these are some people that enjoy the peaceful process of building their own home. Awesome stuff!
Trusses aren't worth the trouble or time when building yourself. 99 bucks for (most houses) pre-engineered with cheap delivery. Slap em up and install braces and you're done in no time. This guy spent more time on trusses than everything else.
B-Spot has made the right choice when building a assembly line, the simplisest and fastest way to get all the same truss, and to help him flatening the wood piece
Thumbs up for your work mister !
I remember a person doing this same method 35 years ago. When I was a lot younger. It impressed me then . I still think it make a very good job. Keep doing what you's, are doing. Its spot on work .
This is great! I'm watching all the steps in intricate detail without having to listen to wind noise or some hillbilly humming and hawing or rambling on about his kids and pets for twenty minutes. Pay attention to every move this guy makes. He isn't wasting motion.
Why all the Hate? This guy is a craftsman and does it out of love. I bet those walls are straight as an arrow. It reminds me of my early years trying to stretch every dollar to get a job done. Sometimes you have only have enough money for materials. Hell, I used to make windows out of 2X lumber and duct connections out of flashing stock. At least he's working!
What walls.....he's building trusses! At that pace the job will get done by next year! I've been building houses for 27 years and I could not afford this guy! Add that elevator music and your good for a siesta!
I completely forgot about this video. You're right, neither one of us could afford to turn him loose on a spec build. Its still remarkable to see someone take so much care building a truss.
Why all the hate !?? Because these losers are simply Hateful people. Hey Bee & Jake, YOU ARE BOTH A+ LOSERS ! People could care-less about your ignorant opinions. You're both probably two miserable, hateful alcoholics/ Ha ! Ha !
Well Said !!! Nice construction and not built to a price just on the edge minimum spec. Shows he cares
@Bee Free,
I'm sorry you fell for the meme of the rat race. I don't think your name really suits you in this case.
Despite all the negative criticism, you're doing something many people dream of doing but very few accomplish. Doing it your way on your own terms. Well done sir.
+Michael Wright ---Aw shucks, thank you.
Hats off to both of you! Very impressive team work and ingenuity. Can't thank you enough for sharing the knowledge!
Great attention to detail and care.I don't know if these would pass inspection but I do know I'd rather have these on my home then a pos so called engineered truss.when I was young I worked at a large truss company. Nobody could read a tape measure and half the employees were high or drunk the other half were fresh out of prison. Absolutely no care everything thrown together plates banged on and ran through the roller. Everything made to precise minimum standards for what they were being used for. Great job on this thanks for the share
I love the quality and time taken to make these. Looks like somebody enjoys doing work too.
Wow nice job! bet those beams are better than ones you could buy! Thanks for the video!
me too im sure they are better that the one you buy. this is well made stuff
Excellent work. I can tell you are not a contractor because your work place is clean and tidy and you work with care and understanding, you are a craftsman.
This is awesome, can't believe people are trash talking. This video taught me a ton! I very much enjoyed it. How could people be complaining it's too slow, perfect for a video to take it in and retain it! This is exactly how I want to live my life, relaxed and building my own house with my wife with a spectacular view, I hope after I finished civil engineering in college I can live a life like these people! Music is a tad repetitive though ;P
+mryummyyums Yea I did it slow on purpose so people like you, who actually want to go out and do something for themselves, could get as much info as possible. Sorry for the music, it's free and better than dead air, I guess! Thanks for the comment, glad it was useful.
+B-Spot I thought the music was totally appropriate. The repetitive chords melded well with the repetitive nature of the work.
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you for taping and sharing.
I like the build a lot. Good steady work pace and a job well done. Great satisfaction at the end of the day and years to come. There is a lot to be said for doing it you self and the pride you get. Not to mention the bonding you have with your partner. I yip my hat to you two. You should be very proud.
What a gorgeous view! I assume that is your wife with you. Great how you guys work together!
It is his girlfriend. His wife was at home
This was a great video you two! I absolutely loved the work space and the jigs you created for these trusses. When I do the rafters for my carport this fall, I am going to follow your example(s) and do them the same way. When I did my roof trusses for my home, I did not have this elaborate system. But this time I will. Thank you for the video and I'll keep looking for back for references.
Do you know why he built them on the flat instead of on their edge?
This is great if you don't live in a municipality where strict binding codes require certified Engineered trusses. Where I live, you have to have a building permit and a contractor's license to install a towel bar in the bathroom (almost).
Lol. Yep ridiculous!
Top notch engineering and construction…mesmerizing to the point of being therapeutic to watch. Highly impressive structure 👍👍👍👍
Lots of undeserved mean comments in here. What's wrong with taking your time when building your home? i dream of doing that.
Thanks for posting.
+MustacheVerra --- I could remove all the less than flattering comments, but I leave them. They show some interesting insight into people. I find it amazing that someone would watch a video for free and then think "I bet that guy wants to hear my fatuous comments".
+B-Spot Come now don't be so judgmental hehe! ;-)
B-spot, I'm w/ya 110% brotha ! These deeply ignorant people think they are Legends in their own minds...that's why they have this uncontrollable urge to have to tell people who are minding your own business, how to do things THEIR WAY !!! And what THEY THINK is right & wrong ! It's a Character-defect that was created in childhood. Keep on keepin-on B-Spot !
Very true makes ur home even more special
Nice calm music.
MustacheVerra true! building something is fun easy and relaxing, and it goes very fast and you'll be eager to see results of your labor!
looks like a lot of work, but nothing better than the satisfaction of do your own stuff all the time.
It was nice to watch what I assume is family teamwork (Pa and Ma) assembling the trusses for the family home.
A brief primer on the building's dimensions and how the trusses dimensions were arrived at would have been a solid plus, but nevertheless it was nice to watch the careful assembly process. It also it would have been nice to see the price difference between placing an order with a truss company and the actual do it yourself cost savings. Truss companies typically deliver on-site either onto the ground or hoist the pieces it the air to assist the builder; how did these hom owners get their pieces into the air, did they rent a crane? Since these weren't huge triangles, the homeowners were by necessity setting these against a either a ridge board or ridge beam; it would have been nice to see how the pieces all fit together and the logic behind their quality craftsmanship and assembly.
This was a well thought out process. The work table's surface had all the essential anchoring points to hold the truss assembly securely in place throughout the assembly process using precut materials for assembly.
And as for the Gorilla Glue, I really love that stuff as it bonds strong; just don't forget to spritz the work surfaces with water as the water is the catalyst for the glue's ingredients which then turn to a foam ensuring even coverage.
All their wood materials appeared to be kiln dried so crowning is likely not that big of a deal. Has anyone else ever noticed that none of these do it yourself videos ever mentioning crowning either the exterior wall studs (crown out), the joists (crown up) or the rafters (crown up); why is that, are more folks than we know building crooked, wavey, and bowed structures?
Great questions. I'd like to why the rafters were built on their flats and not on their edges. Was this for the look, ease of affixing the roofing...?
Just amazing how some strings and music chords explain so clearly this process.
I know this is an older video. I read through some of the comments and some of them prompted me to comment. First of all this guy does excellent work. I am a DIY'er myself. I don't permit a lot of things I build myself. I usually tend to over engineer what I am building anyway. In my opinion the whole permit thing is a racket. I have seen prefabricated roof trusses. They don't look much different than the ones this guy built. I bought a brand new house around 10 year ago. It was a spec home in a subdivision but I watched it being built nearly every day. I watched the the roof trusses and walls being dumped off the back of a flat bed truck. I listened and watch the south of the boarder carpenters slap together my house like a jigsaw puzzle. I bet none of them could cut a roofing angle. I fail to understand that if you are building something on your property, that you own, why does the city or county need to be involved? I am not dense... I understand that nobody wants to have a cattle barn down town but other wise leave us DIY'ers alone. If it falls down around our ears, it's nobody's fault but our own. There, my 2 cents.
I have to disagree. Anyone in the home could be hurt. I would have paid an engineer to look over my design of these trusses and the engineer would have made the product better by pointing out that the screws have to be structurally rated or use nails. He would have determined the size, number and spacing of the nails. The glue should be structural glue. Then this guys careful work would be much better and it wouldn't take any longer or cost any more. I once had a friend remodel his house and he made a built up beam out of 2x material. I talked him into where to put the splices and to use structural glue and to add an extra layer of 2x. The inspector told him, he is lucky he did those things or else he would have made him pull it all down and do it right. The inspector didn't require a stamp so that was nice. I respect the expertise of engineers because I don't know what I don't know. I am building a deck and the code for deckrail post connections has changed dramatically since I last built a deck because engineers did a bunch of tests and found the old methods don't survive a few people leaning against the railing. Most TH-cam videos are showing the wrong way to do it. It is hard to keep up with all the knowledge so I rely on experts to point me in the correct direction.
Rj Leblanc in my humble opinion they just want money. some things are definitely for safety but it's all abt control over us the people ...hope you are well
James, really, you think there is a conspiracy to control people by making our homes safer? Who is running that operation? Most of these regulations are based on what has happened to houses in earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, etc. I remember after a hurricane that unexpectedly caused more damage than they thought, they changed how roofs were anchored to the top plate. Also a lot of codes are because scammers going around throwing up roofs for cheap but they blow off in the first storm.
jollyandwaylo .....well the govt runs the whole deal so there is that and safer? Bullshit. you can't out engineer mother nature .people have tried for centuries and still get blown away ,crushed and the like .freedom has a Cost. sorry if that is harsh but as the county people keep telling me it is what it is
If someone is going to impose that sort of regulation on you, it should be your insurance company - since it would be their liability (and your choice to have it).
No need for government to get involved in everything - there are other ways that don't involve force. And because other ways exist, they should be the way we choose going forward.
Always ask yourself: "Is there no other option but to use force in this scenario?" The answer is always "No" unless someone is using it against you first.
Thank you for sharing, the music matched wood working perfectly.
Just so you know, I an am engineer, and I cannot say these are good or bad, I have no idea of the load or pitch, so I hope you had them engineered by a professional. Trusses are not something to just fudge. A few points of interest; that was whitewood being used, the truss companies generally use #1 SYP, which is much, much stronger. But they also do not turn it on it's side like that. 2x4s on flat are much better for the sheathing, a sheet of plywood sharing 1-1/2" truss is actually worthless from a material science perspective, often they get much less than 3/4". If you read the specs on all plywood, it says that no fastener should be used within 1-1/2" of the edge. The same could be true for all lumber, the end cellulose fibers are sliced open, they need to be sealed, but even if they are, they are first to rot from mold and fungus. Wafer board is the worst of all products since it cuts all the cellulose fibers, all the ends are exposed, it acts like a sponge, that is why is swells so much when wet. Last point, a nail, even ring shank nail not very strong. Any screw is 15X stronger than a comparable nail. Easy to test, try a claw hammer on a nail head, try the same on a screw. That is true for all construction, so if you are in doubt of the strength of something, always use a screw. Screws damage the wood much less, since they wind the threads around the cellulose fibers, not cut through like a nail.
Robert....That was exactly what I was thinking. The 4" side should be vertical...Up and down....not sideways. He's losing all of the strength by turning sideways.
No, sorry Tim, you do not understand structural engineering. The top and bottom chords are under tension and compression, the web members distribute that load so that ideally, the lumber is mostly in tension. True, a 2x4 on edge is stronger in compression. On flat like B-spot made his is actually good in that it keeps the load vertical, does not allow a truss to twist. This is like taking a sheet of paper and trying to have it support a cup of coffee, never going to happen, and so now you understand how critical it is to block between trusses the way they show on all plans. I prefer the truss top and bottom chords to be on flat for the reason mentioned in my comments. !-1/2" thick trusses like they make in factories cheaply are valid, but where I would differ would be to scab a 2x alongside when the ends of a sheet of plywood have to share such a narrow edge. All plans show cross bracing every 4' while installing trusses, problem is, nobody follows the plans.
It's a matter of the cross-sectional area of the bottom chord which is in tension. The top chord is in compression and unlikely to fail. The truss' strength comes from the vertical height between the two chords rather than from the actual timber depth.
Robert Carver " Screws damage the wood much less, since they wind the threads around the cellulose fibers, not cut through like a nail." Exactly the opposite of what JuliusNatterer is saying, and I would be rather on his side ;)
Screws may be superior in tensile situations but not in all situations, nails support shear loads better.
Quiet, methodical competence. It's certainly helped me.
excelente Trabajo los felicito!!!!! soy de Argentina!!!!!......me gustaría ver otros videos de como terminaron su casa!!!!
This video made me happy.
I bet these trusses are incredibly strong!!!
This is actually quite watchable if you run it at 2x speed. At the end of thought to my self, Yay! 5 down and 25 more to go -- then I looked up. Very impressive.
Hello guys very good excellent spectacular many congratulations for such work. I send a great greeting to all from Buenos Aires Argentina 😎👍👍
A lot more work than I could imagine, my hat is off to you.
I'm going to build my own trusses now after watching your video.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Very organized quality workmanship.
Why is on side square on one end and a 45 degree angle on the opposite end of the roof truss?
The trusses meet on the center wall at the 45 deg side and the square end makes the eave.
Really enjoyed the video, the table and the assembly was very professional great to see a good Craftsman at work
Some folks don't appreciate all the work and labor you put into making one of these, not to mention the calculations, layout, and set-up for each. I personally enjoyed each step in your make. It was nice watching a perfectionist do the work knowing it will last a lifetime. Good job. - Thanks for sharing.
Thanks.
Beautifully done! Excellent Craftsmanship!
Good job well done , very strong assembly wish you the best in your home !
FYI, US Forest has charts with loads for screws and nails in lots different woods, pre drilling for both nails and screws is higher. The strongest is predrilled common nail clinched. My first house in Los Angeles County had trusses with hand nailed ply conections, all code stamped from 1955. The polyurathane glue is not rated but sub floor glue is.
This is exactly my issue with "rated" and "approved" products. Having used both sub floor adhesive and poly glue which one has better properties for a truss? I would argue the poly does.
I agree with the craftman ship coments, but the trusses should have been built with the long side of the 2x6 in the vertical plane. the construction that you made will most likely be strong but it will flex up and down much more. It would not have taken more material either.
@J.C. Kohle correct 2x4, (typo)
Great video and meticulous work with high skilled effort. Would have liked to seen some commentary and some interaction with the dog just to break things a little. I am building my own home next year and have designed a mini-tower crane that I will fabricate and use to single handle and erect frame walls, floor and roof trusses, windows, doors and roof sheathing. This will minimize use of ladders and reduce back injury. I will be making a video of that. Thanks again for sharing your methods and time.
+Rob Finn Excellent. I would like to see your video too. Check out thehighground.weebly.com/ it shows a little more of the building. You may or may not get some ideas, there is more dog content and some bears!
There was a dog in this video? I've watched it 5 times and have never seen the dog?
best built I've ever seen. great job!
Woow, trabajo haciendo pisos y techos de madera de manera industrial y no nos quedan tan bien como las de ellos, que buen equipo de trabajo son ❤
Fyi I'm NOT an engineer or architect. However, as a licensed contractor, I've designed and built houses for 18 years and I've constructed many types of engineered construction projects (roads/bridges ,sewer treatment plants, subdivisions, commercial buildings, etc.) for 47 years.
The following friendly comment is offered for any future construction that you might do:
1) I noticed that your internal 'web bracing' didn't have compound cuts (see TH-cam video by >>>>>>>>>Cira Darnoc
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
cira darnoc
Arkansas ! YOU TOO ARE A LOSER ! WHO CARES ABOUT YOUR BULLSHIT LIES ABOUT BEING SOME FRAUD CONTRACTOR ! WHO CARES ! NO-ONE WANTS TO HEAR YOUR BULLSHIT PAL !
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Nice work B-Spot.
As far as ply gussets are concerned my father (structural engineer) recommended a minimum of nail/screw fixings as they cause stress concentrations. I used epoxy glue on my ply-box beams as the weather is frequently wet here.
All through my building career I've had advice on various aspects of engineering but my father particularly loved timber and ply as he trained on the de Havilland Mosquito bomber and in the 70s he designed and built a plywood trimaran using similar techniques and named the prototype "Mosquito" in honour of that phenomenal aircraft.
Thanks for sharing your creativity with the world via your videos.
Do you have a video of the finished house?
All the best.
John K.
That was really awesome. A little at a time and the job gets done.
Most city and county building departments require pre-engineered sealed and stamped truss drawings but I would wager these home built ones are much stronger.
+Rob Finn
They would at the very least prohibit the screws and glue types he is using. Otherwise a strong design.
+Alaska Bruce It looks to me that the screws are only used in fixturing the pieces into his jig and to hold the glued top and bottom chord braces. That glue is plenty strong, and I'm sure the engineering supports it.
It appeared to be polyurethane glue which is not rated for structural use.
Rob Finn
steel gussets get approved easier..trusses of this size would be 2x6 runners of southern yellow pine lumber.
@@CrawfordMethod Actually the glue manufacturer does NOT support it.
Love the tissue around the PU glue nozzel. Must try that, anything to keep it off the fingers!
Gotta say this: if anyone goes to tear this down one day, they're gonna have a hell of a time!
Wow, got some "Likes" on this comment...
Aside from that, I'm majorly impressed with the build jig for those trusses, as well as the ability to pre-cut all the components for rapid assembly. That's brilliant! (I've built some tiny jigs for some tiny projects, so I understand the effort involved.) That huge jig is a work of art Very impressive.
Equally impressive is their use of glue to strengthen the joints of all the components. Not many builders would go that extra mile. Almost seems superfluous-- but you really can't minimalize that added strength. That extra step will prove itself decades from now.
Also, they used nails to secure the parts together. Perfect! "Glue and screw" is common, but nails are much stronger against shear forces than screws. Trusses need that. This house will be a fortress!
Shame B-Spot doesn't have any more of the house build in its archive-- would've loved to see the finished project.
@@shaddec55 I'd like a reference for "nails are much stronger against shear forces than screws". Screws are much beater under tension than nails though! I'm not sure of the improvement of vinyl coated nails, however they still use them.
That was the biggest bottle of gorilla glue I've ever seen; I usually get the smallest size cause it cures faster than I can use it all!!
Una gran pareja de personas trabajadoras que hacen un gran trabajo y con gusto :)
Switching tools is tiring & inefficient. Pre--drill, then screw (whoever's around).
Building looks so much more enjoyable when you can go at your own pace
I am stealing that fixture table!! Thanks a ton
Wow , what a team , excellent partner !
Thank you for posting your videoJust what I was looking forI want to build a couple of trusses to hold up my green house glassNow I see how it's done.
Are building the trusses the way you do cost effective?
It was for me.
B-Spot ; great work. Did you use all screws? Also what is the cost saving per truss?
Hola me encanto tu forma de trabajo amigo un fuerte abrazo desde Peru
NICE JOB ! BEAUTIFUL WORK !
Love the video! It's so nice to come across some music that isn't that awful hard metal junk that is so common now.
Also, your video just put the idea into my head to use wood to frame up a jig for some welding I need to do instead of going to the expense of making one out of steel. Thanks!
Also, how does using Gorilla glue compare to using Liquid Nails?
Best work!👍
Very good video. Others should learn from you.
Patients is a virtue my friend. 👍👍👍
Take your time and do it right. Self drilling screws are awesome.
Screws dont have sheer strenght. Nails or wood screws are ok but not deck screws. if you can break the screw with a hammer that is not s good thing.
Oh yes they do...if they didn't they would fall apart in you hand. Bonus question what screws in he design are in sheer?
Notice how he used nails everywhere there would be a permanent sheer stress and used screws primarily to provide temporary tension (and always pre-drilled). This guy was thinking.
These are beefy trusses for sure, but no, screws do not have shear strength. They are not allowed for sheathing or structural framing in any code I’ve ever seen.
THERE IS NOTHING IN SHEER !!!! THIS DESIGN IS JUST AS GOOD AS WHAT CHINALOWES WOULD DUMP ON YOU !!!!
When tension or compression moves the wood that creates shear. It’s not the design of the truss that’s bad at all. We are just explaining that you can’t use screws.
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Those trusses are sweet !
The hard part is working for hours without talking! :)
especially for his wife!
Thank you for a very well done video demonstrating craftsmanship accompanied by beautiful music. Part of the Joy I experienced watching this video was husband and wife working together to build their home. The principles of strong engineering and construction have existed for thousands of years continuing to this day independant of government codes. As always there are several ways to do things many of which government does not recognize, this does not mean these methods are inadequate, they may even be superior. I wish this couple much Joy in their new home.
I really enjoyed watching your video. Good work!!
Well made. good quality product. If I were building I wood order from you.
normal used nails, factory and home diy.
Great job you two.👍👍👍
I'm no engineer but they are doing a hell of a better than I would.
I have a feeling this is going to be good
Great work. Should be saving a lot of money
Thank you for sharing. As already said, the biggest error is the use of screws instead of nails. But according how this trusses are dimensionned and used, it should not be an issue finally.
I just wonder if is it really worth it compared to an industrial product?
did your engineering plans call for pre-driling and screwing the 2X4s or was that just your preference? 19 years ago I built a barn with 24' wide arched trusses, we just air nailed everything and used liquid nails on all of the gussets... very nice job!
Hermoso!! Simplemente hermoso todo...
Good looking country. Good work.
Exelente trabajo amigo felicitaciones y saludos desde argentina
VERY NICE JOB ]] A TRUE CRAFTSMAN IN THE ZONE
I fell asleep to the music.
Would adding wood glue to all joints help the strength of the overall truss? I love this video!
All attach plates are glued. If you mean the 2x4 ends, no I don't think it would do much to increase strength.
I was taught that the glue ends up being stronger than the wood itself...if it clamped under pressure or in this case, glued and screwed.
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Did you do a cost-savings analyst compared to having someone else do? Nice and informational video! Thanks for posting.
+losttribe3001 --- Yes I always look at cost. Just for materials there was about a 25% savings and we ended up with a much stouter truss than a manufactured unit. I always consider my labor to be free so for me that doesn't come in to the equation.
Nice job, super good looking. Thanks for the education.
Gracias por compartir . Felicitaciones. Grande Maestra y Maestro.
Nice lot of work but the pride a man has by doing a job like that for himself ,plus save a few bucks.
Was this the extended directors cut? I found it a little long and far too predictable, you should throw in a few plot twists or maybe a talking dog.
+mine123
where's my paycheck? You belabored me with a useless comment and didn't pay me? You should throw in a bonus or maybe a benefits package.
Awesome ! 1000 thumbs up !
WONDERFUL VIDEO YOU LEARN MANY THANKS FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION FOR THOSE OF US WHO LIKE TO WORK WITH WOOD....BLESSINGS I REGISTER I LIKE IT.
Thank you for this nice and clear video! )))
im building my own floor trusses for my garage, its 32ft clear span, and living space above. I was wondering what type of wood did you use? any tips? lumber yard wants over 8k for the amount I need but I can get all the supplies and diy for 1900. its a no brainer. thanks and great video!
I used pine, I have one recommendation when you get your wood pick through the pile at the yard. You want very sound straight and dry boards with no knots more than 1/3 of the width of the lumber, and no cracks or separation in the grain.
There a hundred thousand dollars in gravel out in the driveway.lol.
I really like your music, your skills and your processes. I am wondering if your trusses are engineered designs,
I engineered and designed them.
You stated the building bureaucracy just about bankrupted your house project. I design trusses for a living. One thing you should have stated at the beginning of your video, is if you consulted an engineer. If you did not, and the inspector did not pass your trusses until you had documentation from an engineer, I am sure it cost a lot more. I am not against you doing the work yourself to try and save some money, but engineered trusses would have saved time, costs, and possibly headaches.
You could have still had the same roof design by going to a truss company. They do not cost any more than "stock" trusses. But then again "stock" are just that, stock. They are built the same, and in mass quantity. I am sure if you were to factor in your waste, overall your home built trusses cost more.
+Mark Gilbertson -- Since I did check out the cost both ways I stand by my conclusion. I did not consult an engineer it's not required here, I had exactly zero inspections on my home because we don't have building codes and theirs nothing to inspect to. Having experts help you build always drives up cost because someones got to pay them. In today's information world where everything is available online I don't need an engineer. The whole system of engineers to build, banks to loan, and insurance company's to insure, and the governments hand is out to take their cut, is what makes homes so expensive. I don't play that game. If a stamp on a drawing makes you sleep well at night then feel free to pay for it.
Where do you live that does not have building codes? Not trying to be snarky - genuinely curious. Even if I moved to an area that has no codes and built my own house, I would still use the codes from back home just because they also double as a checklist to make sure I don't overlook something crucial. And as with Mark Gilbertson, I have designed trusses but I mostly spent my 7 years at a truss plant working on or supervising the crews that built them. Glad to be done with that job - it was mind-numbingly repetitive work.
There are a lot of places without building codes or as where I live in Wyoming no enforcement of state building codes. Building without codes doesn't mean you just throw up anything but it saves a lot when you can ignore the bull and skip the experts. As for working in a truss plant I bet it was mind numbing. Building one set for your own home is satisfying.
Mark Gilbertson & Rob Stow, NO-ONE HERE CARES ! Go take your worthless opinions elsewhere ! Seriously. Ha ! Ha ! Working in a Truss-plant DEFINITELY is a MIND-NUMBING JOB, (Or is it...It's a Job for the Numb-minded ! Ha ! Ha ! One truss after another, ALL DAY..every single day, 24/7 ! Definitely a mind-numbing job ! NOW I UNDERSTAND WHY THESE TWO TALK THE WAY THEY DO. It's not their fault, they're NUMB !!!! Ha ! Ha ! Ha !
I worked at a manufactured home plant for twelve years. Sometimes I filled in for an absentee in the truss building. Speed was more important than accuracy. Not to mention, some of the finished trusses sat out in the weather, partially covered, for weeks. If I had to choose between cost or quality, no brainer, quality.
Would like to see a video of you guys setting one in place...
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Why the music . Why can't you tell why you are doing some of those thinks like why so many nails if you are gluing.when I was in school their was no music
I thought the music was a nice touch.
What was in the blue spray bottle she used before the gorilla glue.great team work.
It's water. The glue is moisture cured.