I remember when I built a 30×40 garage for my sister in Texas many years ago. I didn't have help setting the trusses, so I did an old fashion way cradling them upside down and swinging them up in place. It took some time, but it all went well. Glad to see you with your father working together. Great job Josh.
Hey David! Oh yes we have done it that way before. I will be honest I have never set Trusses by myself like that. You are a true beast! Using a crane nowadays seems like it’s almost too easy lol. Yes it is great working with the father. He did teach me everything I know. Thanks a lot for stopping by David!
@@TheExcellentLaborer you have a great teacher. My dad is who I first learned the plastering trade. Then drywall, in which he continued to do until he was 75, and I expanded from there. He since passed 13 years ago this last January 30th and I still think of him to this day and thank him for being patient and guiding me with knowledge. My wifes side was the carpenter side from houses and additions and I learned much more in the trades. I of course took my journey farther in the years. Keep on swinging that hammer and inspirational videos. Hello to your father.
When we set our trusses for the house we used John Deere backhoe with a boom almost just like the one you used. Got the job done!!!! Have a great rest of the day
Hey John! It’s amazing how well a tractor works for something like this. We usually get a crane operator when we set houses. Typically the house trusses are much bigger. You have a good one as well!
Epic video! What an awesome idea on rigging that tractor to lift trusses! Great craftsmanship too, I definitely will implement some of those methods in my next garage 👍
Hey BRT! Yeah it was a T shaped piece of iron that worked great for a boom. There are so many ways to set trusses. These are the two favorite ways we do it. Thanks a lot for watching!
Hey Andrew! Thanks for noticing how hard it was to make this video. Setting trusses is already a lot of work then I threw the recording in the mix. I try to have fun with it though! I appreciate your comment!
That’s a great question. It depends on the type of subfloor. I used advantech. It can handle a good deal of moisture. Standard subfloor does not tolerate moisture what so ever. I hope that helps!
Save yourself a lot of time next time by using ridge blocks. Ridge blocks are required regardless. The 'stay' blocks will not only cost time to remove, but you still have to add ridge blocks.
String line on tails of trusses is an awkward way of doing it, much quicker and easier to just make wall perfectly straight then line up heal of bottom cord of truss with sheeting. Hangers in place before flying trusses again is an awkward way of doing it…….don’t get me wrong end of the day the trusses are up, everything looks straight and true.
Don't trust strongbacks to do all of the work. They are not all that strong, especially if wind comes up. And framers die that way when the trusses fall over like dominoes. Once you have 4 or 5 trusses set, run a long diagonal board from the bottom corner of the gable truss to the peak, nailing off on each truss. That provides MUCH more overturn resistance. Otherwise, great job.
I remember when I built a 30×40 garage for my sister in Texas many years ago. I didn't have help setting the trusses, so I did an old fashion way cradling them upside down and swinging them up in place. It took some time, but it all went well. Glad to see you with your father working together. Great job Josh.
Hey David! Oh yes we have done it that way before. I will be honest I have never set Trusses by myself like that. You are a true beast! Using a crane nowadays seems like it’s almost too easy lol. Yes it is great working with the father. He did teach me everything I know. Thanks a lot for stopping by David!
@@TheExcellentLaborer you have a great teacher. My dad is who I first learned the plastering trade. Then drywall, in which he continued to do until he was 75, and I expanded from there. He since passed 13 years ago this last January 30th and I still think of him to this day and thank him for being patient and guiding me with knowledge.
My wifes side was the carpenter side from houses and additions and I learned much more in the trades. I of course took my journey farther in the years. Keep on swinging that hammer and inspirational videos. Hello to your father.
Was gonna say this lol
Very helpful. And what a blessing to have a father of that caliber.
I’m glad it was helpful Civilian Dan! Yes my father is definitely a blessing. I appreciate you watching!
Fantastic! Super treat of a video and a pleasure to meet your pops .... another excellent vid .. thanks again Josh!
It was cold but we managed to get it done. My dad taught me everything I know. It was fun making this video. Thanks for watching Thor!
When we set our trusses for the house we used John Deere backhoe with a boom almost just like the one you used. Got the job done!!!! Have a great rest of the day
Hey John! It’s amazing how well a tractor works for something like this. We usually get a crane operator when we set houses. Typically the house trusses are much bigger. You have a good one as well!
Epic video! What an awesome idea on rigging that tractor to lift trusses! Great craftsmanship too, I definitely will implement some of those methods in my next garage 👍
Hey BRT! Yeah it was a T shaped piece of iron that worked great for a boom. There are so many ways to set trusses. These are the two favorite ways we do it. Thanks a lot for watching!
Absolutely loved the home made crane. Made one myself!!!
I can tell you really had to hustle to get this video recorded while on the job. I appreciate your work ethic 💪🔨
Hey Andrew! Thanks for noticing how hard it was to make this video. Setting trusses is already a lot of work then I threw the recording in the mix. I try to have fun with it though! I appreciate your comment!
I’ve watched this before but I’m gonna watch it again!!!
Thanks for watching my videos Richard. I had fun making this one!
Awesome I've done the blocks keeps em even spaced .. And built valleys in... Keep em coming
Hey Joshua! We like the block technique the most too. Yep sounds like we are on the same page. Thanks!
It wouldn't surprise me this guy can build skyscrapers. Keep on building 👷♂️ 💪!!!!
I’d love you work up to a skyscraper one day 😃. Only time will tell. Thanks for the support Sal Duarte!
Good info here. Does things a little different but clearly it works.
Yes there are several ways to do this job. These are just the ones we do. Thanks for watching!
I set mine with a material lift. Rented it for $120 and had them set in 2 days. 24’ trusses. Gonna try it with 40’ trusses for the house.
That is interesting. I have never used anything like that before. Let me know how it works for your 40 foot trusses!
@@TheExcellentLaborer take a look at Ken’s Karpentry on TH-cam. He sets trusses this way. Here’s the link.
th-cam.com/video/QoOxtzLHyXc/w-d-xo.html
Have done the same with a bobcat.
Put your ridge blocks on while on the ground.
Oh yeah a bobcat has the actual boom attachment that works great. We did that when building post frame buildings. Thanks Dave!
I was hoping to see a closer look at the tractor/boom setup
Do you have a video of how you rigged up your tractor to make a crane? Thank you.
Great work bro, in my work we do it by hand 😎
I appreciate that. By hand is tough! Thanks for watching!
Can you show pictures and measurements of the tractor boom so I could build one. Thanks
Fantastic video and very helpful 👍
Thank you Noah! It was cold out there recording this but it turned out to be a pretty fun video. Thanks for watching!
Outstanding. Much respect brother.
Thank you Lou🔨
That’s great! Way to make things work
I appreciate that!
Does snow on the subfloor become a problem??? Water damage?
That’s a great question. It depends on the type of subfloor. I used advantech. It can handle a good deal of moisture. Standard subfloor does not tolerate moisture what so ever. I hope that helps!
Save yourself a lot of time next time by using ridge blocks. Ridge blocks are required regardless. The 'stay' blocks will not only cost time to remove, but you still have to add ridge blocks.
Get er done
Yes! We did💪🏻
How long does it typically take you to build a house
Dude, you are a badass
💪🏻
I'm here!
Hey Austin!
So you are!! Where’s Matt??
Angle your nails when attaching ladders to gabble…..saves your clothes when climbing up or saving your hands from getting ripped up
String line on tails of trusses is an awkward way of doing it, much quicker and easier to just make wall perfectly straight then line up heal of bottom cord of truss with sheeting. Hangers in place before flying trusses again is an awkward way of doing it…….don’t get me wrong end of the day the trusses are up, everything looks straight and true.
How much does it cost you to build your own house?
Don't trust strongbacks to do all of the work. They are not all that strong, especially if wind comes up. And framers die that way when the trusses fall over like dominoes. Once you have 4 or 5 trusses set, run a long diagonal board from the bottom corner of the gable truss to the peak, nailing off on each truss. That provides MUCH more overturn resistance. Otherwise, great job.
15 degrees!! It’s a heat wave!!!
Hey Richard! I have had warmer lol
Dad seems to be an angry ol "GET OFF MY LAWN" kinda guy. Not that it's a bad thing. 🤗
Hey Randy ! He does kind of seem that way in the video but he actually is super nice. I appreciate you watching!
My brother in law used to write the date on every truss he stacked. LoL I don't know why, it was just something he did.
That’s very interesting. The date is on the truss by the manufacturer sometimes!
When we put up my father in laws garage, we put a time capsule in one of the walls.