As someone thinking about tackling a garage myself. I really appreciate the videos that go more in-depth on layout and construction techniques. Thanks for all you do!
I have built sheds for 15 years and you have taught me a few things. I use the air guns and I have had the DeWalt battery framer for over a year. The battery gun is about a third of the speed. You notice that when running it all day. Thank you for great videos! Keep them coming!
Honest Ken in his amazing presence teaches us professionalism and love for the trade craft. Thank you Ken, keep on good work and I am grateful for nice and technical advice.
Never saw the pipe wrench trick used to convince the warped stub to cooperate. Thanks for sharing. You have your building process down to a T. for sharing. Great job as always.
Wished you were here in Southern Virginia, thank you for sharing you skills and knowledge. I being a "think I know how to do it" kind of man; now stands corrected! 😀 Thank you again, truly enjoy your content. All the best!
Thank you Ken I appreciate you showing your method I’m researching my own build and look forward to tackling the project later on this year 24’x24’ two car cape
Love the framing wall jig from 2 X 12's what a great idea, will definitely use a set of them the next job I do. Nice that they are in 2 sections so they will store easy and can be used for any other framing construction as well. As always nice going
Sticker shock Ken, went to the hardware store here in Ontario today, 2x6x10 Spruce $19 Each. 5/8 T&G plywood $81 per sheet......I can’t get over these prices. It’s just crazy !!
Northern Wisconsin hello .. im a small general contractor . our local economy is over heated . builders & landscapers are booked out a year or better . im turning away larger jobs that would require a plumber or electrican , good luck finding one . its a bit like the old california gold rush . no idea how long this may last .. the builders i know feel , the next downturn will be deeper & much longer than the 2006 .. hang on to your boots , ruff weather ahead .
Ken what are you doing give us much more Info and we will be able to build our own Garages, only kidding some guy's couldn't knock a nail in straight. Cheers buddy a bit short but very informative as usual.
Great job! You asked me to make a comment..lol. just a thought. I like to run the jack stud right to the header. Less parts to shrink and then sag the header. Also..if for whatever reason your customer changes the size of something ( floor thickness) you can make hight change very easy. Just a thought.
This was great to watch! I am going to build my own small home down here in Cali. My architect is almost done finalizing the floor plans. I'm very excited to do the rough framing portion! I know I can do it because saving money is always the best motivation for me. I will sub out the more complicated stuff though.
You Rock Ken, inspiring the rest of Us less than motivated, to get our lazy asses out from our computer screens, and into the great outdoors to commence our Spring Construction Projects ! Keep on inspiring & showing us that even when mistakes are made, no reason for a mad tirade of prafanity like most carpenters ! LOL
I have been thinking about building a garage behind my house on a steep hill slanting away. I was thinking of hiring a concrete contractor to build a basement under the garage and was wondering what the floor would consist of to support a car or two. I really like the prefabbing the walls and also the roof trusses. You have it down to a science in efficiency to control cost...great job.
Good to see you're back at it ! Take it easy on your wing- ease back into it! 81° here in Wisc ystrdy- so here we go into the season ! Great info as per usual!
The header is 41 1/2. The jacks come under the header reducing the width to 38 1/2. The door jambs further reduce the opening to 37 1/2 and that leaves a 1/2 inch on each side.
Sticker shock Ken, went to the hardware store here in Ontario today, 2x6x10 Spruce $19 Each. 5/8 T&G plywood $81 per sheet......I can’t get over these prices. It’s just crazy !! Robbery
The lay out with all the stud information is great information to know. It makes more sense now when I see how you figure out where things go. If you were to insolate and sheetrock the walls would you make the corners with two studs and a spacer to have a something to nail the sheetrock to?
Seeing all the lumber you have stored. Would you not be better to build your own assembly shop/garage where you could pre assemble all the stud partitions etc in comfort.
there's so much to learn when attempting to frame a wall however you have simplified it and I am sure after I have watched this application "many times" before trying it I'll fair well?...peace
Another great episode Mr Ken...soon I will be able to my own (except for the slab).... Question...Is it a problem leaving the completed walls out in the weather for weeks on end...or do you cover them up ??
Love your videos. Question. With today's pricing on sub flooring, if building a garage with an upstairs, wooden I beams,16oc. What would you suggest to use? I see big box stores offer advantek? $70 a sheet and they offer a cheap osb subflooring for $40. 23/32 thick I think. Curious on your thoughts if the inexpensive stuff is ok?
Yes pretty much. Building materials here are based on sae as well as tape measures. Metric was just being taught after I graduated high school. As far as wrenches etc we have to stock both metric and sae because you never know which they use on tools or vehicles.
Try a 14 or 16 oz stilleto brand titanum framing hammer. They are light with a longer handle but drive nails better than any 20 oz I ever swung. Your elbow and shoulder will appreciate it. I only pick up 20oz eastwing in an emergency (can't find stilleto)
Hey I really enjoy your videos but I do have a question when you install your roofing metal sheets, do you screw the sheets in the roofing plywood only cause in my opinion thats not strong enough. Please explain
We’ve done over 600 roofs over the past 35 years or so and just last week was the first time I’ve ever had a sheet loosen up. It was in a super windy area (for Vermont). Thanks for the input
Can I love your videos I built my own garage many years ago and only wished I had watched some videos from you to avoid a lot of the mistakes I made unfortunately last December my garage was burned to the ground in a horrible fire that I to this day have no idea how it started however I am rebuilding and looking at using green Hemlock as the price per board foot is about $0.90 or less depending on the dimensions I'm expecting that I'll have about 2,000 to 4000 board feet of Lumber in my 32 by 32 foot garage with a 12 foot wall and a gambrel roof two later have a second floor area I plan on hand-building the trusses that are now going for $600 each I can build them out of rough sawn 4 fraction of that do you have any advice for working with green hemlock and how to construct this building so that it's durable in the future as this wood dries and shrinks Home Depot offers to free software programs it allow you to construct your own building out of stick or pole Construction
Between your videos and a few others I see prebuilding side walls with studs "half on" as you did here, then others with a double top / bottom plate, (joining the spliced sections) and yet others with the top and bottom plate slightly long then joined with a piece of 2by between the studs. Is one method preferred over another and for what reason? (other than saving wood costs these days)
Great video, thanks. Quick question - Did you trim the studs or just use the factory edges? In other words, if I'm planning for an 8 foot wall, should I cut 4.5 inches off of each stud before nailing to the plates? Not sure what to do. Thanks.
As someone thinking about tackling a garage myself. I really appreciate the videos that go more in-depth on layout and construction techniques. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks for watching
Same. I like Ken’s vids as he doesn’t babble on.
Very helpful video. Thank you.
Thanks
Good to see you working on this first garage of the year. Hey, that means spring is here. Thanks Ken, keep up the good work
Thanks for watching
You're a natural teacher. Great videos.
Thanks
Thanks ken looking forward to more videos 👍🏻
Thanks
Always wondered why there are different spaces all throughout framing. Clear and concise as usual. Thank you!
Thanks for watching
I have built sheds for 15 years and you have taught me a few things. I use the air guns and I have had the DeWalt battery framer for over a year. The battery gun is about a third of the speed. You notice that when running it all day. Thank you for great videos! Keep them coming!
Thanks. Hope you have a good year
Thanks for another great video!
Thanks
Honest Ken in his amazing presence teaches us professionalism and love for the trade craft. Thank you Ken, keep on good work and I am grateful for nice and technical advice.
Thanks
Thats a well laid out plan Ken. Proof is in the pudding. Love how you can put these up so fast. Good job my friend.
Thanks
Never saw the pipe wrench trick used to convince the warped stub to cooperate. Thanks for sharing. You have your building process down to a T. for sharing. Great job as always.
Ive learned so much from watching your videos, I feel I could come and work for you with minimal instruction!
Nice
Wished you were here in Southern Virginia, thank you for sharing you skills and knowledge. I being a "think I know how to do it" kind of man; now stands corrected! 😀 Thank you again, truly enjoy your content. All the best!
Thanks for watching
You're the best Ken. Thank you for your teachings kind sir.
Thanks
Thanks to you, I'm starting to understand a little about construction. Greetings from Russia
Nice thanks for watching
Hi Ken, nice job and glad to see you’re getting some strength back in that shoulder..keep well buddy 😊👍🇬🇧
Thanks trying to go easy
Glad you're back at work now - weather permitting! Always good to see your videos.
Thanks for watching
Nice to watch a true craftsman ... The organizational skills are on point and are very impressive.
Thanks
Ken you would have been my shop teacher ! everything in detail plus some ! thanks
Haha thanks
Your season begins now, looking forward to your new builds. Great job with your videos.
Thanks
Glad to see it looks like your surgery went well!
Yes thanks it’s feeling better
That has to be one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen. Love it.
Thanks for watching
liked your tip on how to straighten the one stud.before mailing
Thanks
I appreciate seeing the framing of the wall close up. Thanks.
Thanks
Thank you for more details. It’s going to help me a lot.
Nice thanks for watching
Always look forward to your videos Ken!
Thanks
I love the sound of a nailer in the morning
Haha yes
Thank you Ken
I appreciate you showing your method
I’m researching my own build and look forward to tackling the project later on this year
24’x24’ two car cape
It’s good to see you back at it for a new season.
Thanks
Thank you for the interesting information.
Thanks for watching
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Thanks
Love the framing wall jig from 2 X 12's what a great idea, will definitely use a set of them the next job I do. Nice that they are in 2 sections so they will store easy and can be used for any other framing construction as well. As always nice going
Thanks
Thanks for sharing your skills with us!
Sticker shock Ken, went to the hardware store here in Ontario today, 2x6x10 Spruce $19 Each. 5/8 T&G plywood $81 per sheet......I can’t get over these prices. It’s just crazy !!
It is pretty bad
Northern Wisconsin hello .. im a small general contractor . our local economy is over heated .
builders & landscapers are booked out a year or better . im turning away larger jobs that would require a plumber or electrican , good luck finding one . its a bit like the old california gold rush . no idea how long this may last .. the builders i know feel , the next downturn will be deeper & much longer than the 2006 .. hang on to your boots , ruff weather ahead .
Yes definitely have to stay on top of things
Thanks for taking time to share your craft with the world. So many tips and tricks to pass on to the younger generation.
Thanks for watching
I love the idea of the framing table awesome 😎
Great Job again ,I love the way you make it look so easy thank you .
Thanks
Very informative Ken... Someday I need to come down work a month free to gain some knowledge in building.
Wow free labor
Ken what are you doing give us much more Info and we will be able to build our own Garages, only kidding some guy's couldn't knock a nail in straight.
Cheers buddy a bit short but very informative as usual.
Haha thanks for watching
Great job! You asked me to make a comment..lol. just a thought. I like to run the jack stud right to the header. Less parts to shrink and then sag the header. Also..if for whatever reason your customer changes the size of something ( floor thickness) you can make hight change very easy. Just a thought.
Thanks. Good input
💪😆✏️ Expensive lead! Nice one.
Haha
I was waiting for this. Hope this year lumber prices will come back to normal.
Thanks
This was great to watch! I am going to build my own small home down here in Cali. My architect is almost done finalizing the floor plans. I'm very excited to do the rough framing portion! I know I can do it because saving money is always the best motivation for me. I will sub out the more complicated stuff though.
Nice. Hope it goes well
You Rock Ken, inspiring the rest of Us less than motivated, to get our lazy asses out from our computer screens, and into the great outdoors to commence our Spring Construction Projects ! Keep on inspiring & showing us that even when mistakes are made, no reason for a mad tirade of prafanity like most carpenters ! LOL
I have been thinking about building a garage behind my house on a steep hill slanting away. I was thinking of hiring a concrete contractor to build a basement under the garage and was wondering what the floor would consist of to support a car or two.
I really like the prefabbing the walls and also the roof trusses. You have it down to a science in efficiency to control cost...great job.
Always interesting. Thanks
Thanks for watching
Hoping you healing well.
Thanks. Slowly but surely
Good to see you're back at it ! Take it easy on your wing- ease back into it! 81° here in Wisc ystrdy- so here we go into the season ! Great info as per usual!
Thanks. That’s hot man
You’re getting good at green screening, it looks like you really interacting with tools and lumber.
Haha
terrific videos ... great explanation and great wit
I'm first today. Love the videos Ken. Keep them coming.
Haha thanks for watching
TH-cam gold Kenny, thanks.
Haha thanks
Fantastic video buddy I have made my guys subscribe and watch that's there homework lol lol thank you...hopefully they can learn ..😎
Hey thanks I appreciate it
Your door opening went from 38 -1/2 to 41-1/2 to allow for jack studs . You typically leave shim spacing that wide 2-1/2 in .
The header is 41 1/2. The jacks come under the header reducing the width to 38 1/2. The door jambs further reduce the opening to 37 1/2 and that leaves a 1/2 inch on each side.
Sticker shock Ken, went to the hardware store here in Ontario today, 2x6x10 Spruce $19 Each. 5/8 T&G plywood $81 per sheet......I can’t get over these prices. It’s just crazy !! Robbery
I agree
The lay out with all the stud information is great information to know. It makes more sense now when I see how you figure out where things go. If you were to insolate and sheetrock the walls would you make the corners with two studs and a spacer to have a something to nail the sheetrock to?
Thanks yes double stud in the corner
Seeing all the lumber you have stored. Would you not be better to build your own assembly shop/garage where you could pre assemble all the stud partitions etc in comfort.
Definitely yes
there's so much to learn when attempting to frame a wall however you have simplified it and I am sure after I have watched this application "many times" before trying it I'll fair well?...peace
Thanks for watching
I got a title for the book you should write.
A Carpenter and his Pipe Wrench: Tricks and Tips.
I’d buy it. :)
Nice job on the video. Thanks.
Welcome back.
Thanks
Do you not crown mark your studs before installation? Are you using precut studs?
We do crown up but we don’t actually mark them. They are precuts. Thanks for watching
Hi Mr Ken : thanks for you videos they have been very helpful to me. Sincerely Tony Domenech from Toronto Canadá.
How is you shoulder doing?
Thanks. It’s doing better
Good morning Ken have to go and hang 30 sheets of drywall this morning
My shoulder hurts just thinking about it. Have fun
Happy Easter to you and yours by the way, Ken!
Thanks and same to you
Another great episode Mr Ken...soon I will be able to my own (except for the slab).... Question...Is it a problem leaving the completed walls out in the weather for weeks on end...or do you cover them up ??
Thanks for watching. We always cover the wall to protect them
Thanks for Teaching, the shoulder doing well ?
You’re welcome. It’s getting better
Wish you were here building in Florida. 😁
Thanks. Sorry
Very cool to see how you prebuilt these! Does it warp on you sitting outside in the element for that long?
Love your videos. Question. With today's pricing on sub flooring, if building a garage with an upstairs, wooden I beams,16oc. What would you suggest to use? I see big box stores offer advantek? $70 a sheet and they offer a cheap osb subflooring for $40. 23/32 thick I think. Curious on your thoughts if the inexpensive stuff is ok?
I would use the osb
Ken, With our help, there is nothing YOU can't do ;-)
Haha we’re like Bob the builders
Nice work. Just curious. Here in Norway, we only use the metric system. Is this comon in the Us?
Yes pretty much. Building materials here are based on sae as well as tape measures. Metric was just being taught after I graduated high school. As far as wrenches etc we have to stock both metric and sae because you never know which they use on tools or vehicles.
Good morning have a great day.
Thanks you too
Ken, let's hope this is a better year maybe some normalcy with lumber prices!
Amen. I’m ready for it.
Try a 14 or 16 oz stilleto brand titanum framing hammer. They are light with a longer handle but drive nails better than any 20 oz I ever swung. Your elbow and shoulder will appreciate it. I only pick up 20oz eastwing in an emergency (can't find stilleto)
Interesting thanks
Thanks for the demo :)
Thanks for watching
More like this 👍
Thanks
Ken, great videos! By chance, will the 'classic' t-shirts be available for sale sometime? (previous logo shirts)
Sorry
seeing large stacks of ply and framing mat at home depot and a few local lumber yards...lets see how long it takes to get prices down
Yes
Hey I really enjoy your videos but I do have a question
when you install your roofing metal sheets, do you screw the sheets in the roofing plywood only
cause in my opinion thats not strong enough.
Please explain
We’ve done over 600 roofs over the past 35 years or so and just last week was the first time I’ve ever had a sheet loosen up. It was in a super windy area (for Vermont). Thanks for the input
Larry Hahn didn't use any power nailers...2 or 3 smacks with a hammer and it was driven home. 😀
Haha ouch my shoulder
Hello from Virginia
Greetings. Thanks for watching
If ur still looking to extend ur wall past 12’ then y not just get a 16’ for ur top and bottom plate?
Yes we occasionally do that. Thanks
This gonna be the one with the t1-11 and the furring strips?!
Yes it is
Can I love your videos I built my own garage many years ago and only wished I had watched some videos from you to avoid a lot of the mistakes I made unfortunately last December my garage was burned to the ground in a horrible fire that I to this day have no idea how it started however I am rebuilding and looking at using green Hemlock as the price per board foot is about $0.90 or less depending on the dimensions I'm expecting that I'll have about 2,000 to 4000 board feet of Lumber in my 32 by 32 foot garage with a 12 foot wall and a gambrel roof two later have a second floor area I plan on hand-building the trusses that are now going for $600 each I can build them out of rough sawn 4 fraction of that do you have any advice for working with green hemlock and how to construct this building so that it's durable in the future as this wood dries and shrinks Home Depot offers to free software programs it allow you to construct your own building out of stick or pole Construction
Thanks I’ve never worked with hemlock so I can’t really help you. Hope your project goes well.
Between your videos and a few others I see prebuilding side walls with studs "half on" as you did here, then others with a double top / bottom plate, (joining the spliced sections) and yet others with the top and bottom plate slightly long then joined with a piece of 2by between the studs. Is one method preferred over another and for what reason? (other than saving wood costs these days)
We always stagger the top plate
Not being able to build garages, how do you keep yourself occupied during the winter?
Physically recover, regroup, organize and make videos. Thanks for watching
Enjoyable
Thanks
can you tell how you made the framing support ? Legs and top please ?
I used 2x12x12 pieces for the feet then 2x4 tees for the legs, 2x12x12’ planks and some 2x4 angle bracing
Great video, thanks. Quick question - Did you trim the studs or just use the factory edges? In other words, if I'm planning for an 8 foot wall, should I cut 4.5 inches off of each stud before nailing to the plates? Not sure what to do. Thanks.
Interesting
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3 nails in a 2x4...most use 2...to each his own..
We do 3 because of the bumps on the road. We found the walls hold together better with that 3rd nail
Almost at 100k subs
It’s creeping closer
Good day Ken. When you do the overhang of the last stud, is that still 16 on centre and you trim the plate back or push the stud past the 16 mark?
Still 16 centers
How come you don't build your exterior walls with 2x6?
We do if they’re going to heat it. Sometimes that extra $1k is a budget buster around here
what's the dimension of the wood?
They’re 2x4
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I bet you save 10 cents a year on pencil lead by avoiding the unneeded lines... lol!
Haha. It’s right around there