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Pocket Door Build and Installation
Huge thanks to RealCraft for providing these products and also the great footage of the door being made. Below are the parts you will need if you want to build your own!
Pocket Door Frame Kit: realcraft.com/pages/cavity-slider-pocket-door-frame-kitset
Ultimate Pocket Door Frame Kit (for larger doors): realcraft.com/pages/cavity-slider-ultimate-pocket-door-frame-kitset/
Pocket Door Collection: realcraft.com/collections/sliding-pocket-doors
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My Love Hate Relationship With Self Discipline
zhlédnutí 41KPřed 21 hodinou
I'm baring my soul a little here... I've learned that good habits make good lives. Another bit of wisdom from years of experience: czcams.com/video/JhduBzVWNIE/video.htmlsi=PnSgm9FGNEtzHTC5 Free Starter Blacksmithing Tool List bit.ly/blacksmithingtools Free Guide - 100 Tools Every Craftsman Must Have bit.ly/EC100tools Enjoy EC? Learn about Essential Craftsman Academy! essentialcraftsman.com/aca...
Antique Post Drill Restoration
zhlédnutí 35KPřed dnem
This Post Drill has been handed around a few times... in many pieces. Dave Van Slyke has the interest, the patience, and the know-how, to restore it completely... and I couldn't be happier. Restoring tools can start young... here's Leo refurbishing an axe for his Dad: czcams.com/video/x1jklPhGmY8/video.htmlsi=Rm2IqedkLDZT8IdO Keith Rucker Vintage Machinery: czcams.com/video/dXWGPUeZGx0/video.ht...
Installing My Gate!!
zhlédnutí 89KPřed 14 dny
The gate fits! There is more fine tuning to do but it's up and it's just as I had hoped. Roland Guthrie is a great welder and he did beautiful finish work on it. Gate columns here: czcams.com/video/ZcY4-KxRiPg/video.htmlsi=QzlPODoY7grnYkH_ Free Starter Blacksmithing Tool List bit.ly/blacksmithingtools Free Guide - 100 Tools Every Craftsman Must Have bit.ly/EC100tools Enjoy EC? Learn about Essen...
Tool Brand Loyalty: Does it Even Matter?
zhlédnutí 57KPřed 14 dny
Our tools are an extension of ourselves. There are some of my favorites! What are yours? Math is Power..check this out: czcams.com/video/bEZR_brQqCQ/video.htmlsi=Xe1sooaSg1I8eIOt Free Starter Blacksmithing Tool List bit.ly/blacksmithingtools Free Guide - 100 Tools Every Craftsman Must Have bit.ly/EC100tools Enjoy EC? Learn about Essential Craftsman Academy! essentialcraftsman.com/academy This i...
How to Vet Subcontractors
zhlédnutí 39KPřed 21 dnem
Need to hire a subcontractor? Here's a few hints to make your experience more successful! Subcontractor Loyalty: czcams.com/video/Qb_ByJooaP4/video.htmlsi=mxm4ZLKjw9c9cD9W The Formsetter Hammer here: www.essentialcraftsman.com/formsetter Free Starter Blacksmithing Tool List bit.ly/blacksmithingtools Free Guide - 100 Tools Every Craftsman Must Have bit.ly/EC100tools Enjoy EC? Learn about Essenti...
How To Swing A Hammer (And How Not)
zhlédnutí 61KPřed 21 dnem
Hammering is hard so make it at effective as possible...sometimes that means using your whole body. The Hammer I invented: czcams.com/video/TvIx-3QBaRw/video.htmlsi=dG628YmX0aWhfUV6 Formsetter Hammer: www.essentialcraftsman.com/formsetter Free Starter Blacksmithing Tool List bit.ly/blacksmithingtools Free Guide - 100 Tools Every Craftsman Must Have bit.ly/EC100tools Enjoy EC? Learn about Essent...
10 Mistakes We Made Building Our Spec House
zhlédnutí 126KPřed 28 dny
Though you will never be able to anticipate every outcome, and hindsight is 20/20, here are a few things we could have done differently. The entire Spec House series starts here: czcams.com/video/mn4L_aJ1rV4s/video.htmli=VnkKVzhi18dZxi9i Free Starter Blacksmithing Tool List bit.ly/blacksmithingtools Free Guide - 100 Tools Every Craftsman Must Have bit.ly/EC100tools Enjoy EC? Learn about Essenti...
My First Dovetails & Workbench Trials
zhlédnutí 46KPřed měsícem
I've thought about it for years, and here is my first attempt at Dovetail joints. Steep learning curve but I'll get it! Ken's Workbench here: czcams.com/video/BA-iF3sWMWY/video.htmlsi=DS0aYb03QYIURaDi Please send us an email if you are interested in the plans for Ken Jordan's workbench! essentialcraftsman@gmail.com Free Starter Blacksmithing Tool List bit.ly/blacksmithingtools Free Guide - 100 ...
Running My Old Sawmill - Some Things NEVER Change
zhlédnutí 94KPřed měsícem
I buit this mill 45 years ago. What a thrill to run it again and see that it has a great home. My wife's grandfather, Papa Sam, would be so happy! Plywood tricks I've learned over the years: Lumber and leverage: czcams.com/video/vE4wTWwgy-g/video.htmlsi=r83CKmz_xeSLPVyo Free Starter Blacksmithing Tool List bit.ly/blacksmithingtools Free Guide - 100 Tools Every Craftsman Must Have bit.ly/EC100to...
Sand Finish Concrete Patio
zhlédnutí 52KPřed měsícem
If you are just starting out in concrete here are the first tools you need: czcams.com/video/zEAbHQfSwKQ/video.htmlsi=K-F7WeqHPLXUn-4G Big thanks to Knight Construction for a job well done. As you can see, the concrete turned out top notch! Formsetter Hammer: www.essentialcraftsman.com/formsetter Free Guide - 100 Tools Every Craftsman Must Have bit.ly/EC100tools Enjoy EC? Learn about Essential ...
Massive Oak Reveals Its Secrets
zhlédnutí 91KPřed měsícem
The lumber from this huge white oak is more beautiful than I could have ever dreamed. Here's how 2X4's are made: czcams.com/video/PRvaDNc4Xus/video.htmlsi=RAbWDKgbxsuSbu0r Free Starter Blacksmithing Tool List bit.ly/blacksmithingtools Free Guide - 100 Tools Every Craftsman Must Have bit.ly/EC100tools Formsetter Hammer: www.essentialcraftsman.com/formsetter Enjoy EC? Learn about Essential Crafts...
Gas Welding with Cy Swan
zhlédnutí 49KPřed měsícem
Cy Swan in one of his very favorite places...his shop. He explains gas welding and other welding options as he crafts a custom knife. Watch him shoot an anvil here: czcams.com/video/Pb1SpUh_yKg/video.htmlsi=c7aW0nWfWcJYDVG6 Cy sells knives on his website cyswan.com/ Formsetter Hammer here: www.essentialcraftsman.com/formsetter Free Starter Blacksmithing Tool List bit.ly/blacksmithingtools Enjoy...
Shop Build Final Reveal! The Good, Bad & Ugly
zhlédnutí 105KPřed měsícem
The Solo build Shop is DONE! It's providing office, living and work space just as we hoped. Here's the first of it: czcams.com/video/vmhghYIiVQw/video.htmlsi=-5sJ6sFIuJq45UMb Free Starter Blacksmithing Tool List bit.ly/blacksmithingtools Formsetter Hammer here: www.essentialcraftsman.com/formsetter Free Guide - 100 Tools Every Craftsman Must Have bit.ly/EC100tools Enjoy EC? Learn about Essentia...
Prepping for Concrete with Caterpillar
zhlédnutí 39KPřed měsícem
Is CAT the top dog equipment brand? That is the impression I have been getting - am I wrong? More CAT equipment action czcams.com/video/_CTQWNJpe4M/video.htmlsi=ZXfjiFRS794nQiqZ Free Guide - 100 Tools Every Craftsman Must Have bit.ly/EC100tools Enjoy EC? Learn about Essential Craftsman Academy! essentialcraftsman.com/academy This is the best way to support Essential Craftsman and you get a LOT ...
Dropping My 1100lb Gate On Shop Floor: Gate #11
zhlédnutí 74KPřed měsícem
Dropping My 1100lb Gate On Shop Floor: Gate #11
Using My Jib Crane and Installing Forged Rivets: Gate #10
zhlédnutí 45KPřed měsícem
Using My Jib Crane and Installing Forged Rivets: Gate #10
5 Tools To Throw Away (And What To Replace Them With)
zhlédnutí 400KPřed 2 měsíci
5 Tools To Throw Away (And What To Replace Them With)
Custom Front Door Build and Installation
zhlédnutí 66KPřed 2 měsíci
Custom Front Door Build and Installation
Self-Employment VS Working a Job
zhlédnutí 121KPřed 2 měsíci
Self-Employment VS Working a Job
5 Time Saving Concrete Form Setting Tools
zhlédnutí 39KPřed 2 měsíci
5 Time Saving Concrete Form Setting Tools
What it's REALLY Like to be a General Contractor
zhlédnutí 46KPřed 2 měsíci
What it's REALLY Like to be a General Contractor
5 Steel Fabrication Tools I Wish I'd Bought Sooner
zhlédnutí 77KPřed 2 měsíci
5 Steel Fabrication Tools I Wish I'd Bought Sooner
Installing A Hand Rail And Other Trim Work: Shop Build #31
zhlédnutí 31KPřed 2 měsíci
Installing A Hand Rail And Other Trim Work: Shop Build #31
When NOT to Get a Building Permit
zhlédnutí 199KPřed 2 měsíci
When NOT to Get a Building Permit
Picking Up A Homemade Forging Press For My Shop
zhlédnutí 34KPřed 2 měsíci
Picking Up A Homemade Forging Press For My Shop
Bending A Huge Piece Of Steel
zhlédnutí 43KPřed 2 měsíci
Bending A Huge Piece Of Steel
The Importance Of Using Jigs
zhlédnutí 45KPřed 2 měsíci
The Importance Of Using Jigs
Siding a House
zhlédnutí 39KPřed 2 měsíci
Siding a House
Welding My Gate Together
zhlédnutí 68KPřed 2 měsíci
Welding My Gate Together

Komentáře

  • @markjz2011
    @markjz2011 Před hodinou

    THE MOST DANGEROUS POINT DEMONSTRATED 4:15

  • @robertfrank9228
    @robertfrank9228 Před hodinou

    Thank you and Well done.

  • @Christian-Rankin
    @Christian-Rankin Před 3 hodinami

    You can always add a lightweight tether conditionally, or just keep 20ft of 550 cord in your pocket when working on roofs/ceilings. 🤓

  • @gaugengotm2307
    @gaugengotm2307 Před 4 hodinami

    1200 for cordless or 180 corded. Down time vrs convenience. Cordless burns up years before/ decade before a corded77 and $250 batteries take a ahit whenever they happen to. The torque is way different under load.

  • @donaldblank8873
    @donaldblank8873 Před 6 hodinami

    And it's bad practice to not use primer on water lines I fixed tons of them that simply come apart. And it's always a handyman that put a sprinkler system in.

  • @donaldblank8873
    @donaldblank8873 Před 6 hodinami

    You could vent that toilet and lav make it a 2 in. As long as it's above center line it will pass.

  • @frankfletcher9684
    @frankfletcher9684 Před 8 hodinami

    Couldn’t have said it better. 100% agree. Thank you sir!

  • @miked8330
    @miked8330 Před 8 hodinami

    For the slab you described the tools presented are not correct for the job.

  • @xkennedy2670
    @xkennedy2670 Před 8 hodinami

    As a 2nd year carpentry apprentice, i gotta say this is incredibly inspiring. Thank you. Sending this to all my fellow apprentices that i met in college.😊

  • @henryskinner1092
    @henryskinner1092 Před 10 hodinami

    Tool collection Tool collection Tool collection!

  • @Parker53151
    @Parker53151 Před 11 hodinami

    This gentleman is more well-spoken and thoughtful than many, many college graduates in have interacted with.

  • @jesseandmorganboone9709
    @jesseandmorganboone9709 Před 11 hodinami

    Had to drop a 👍 as soon as my guy said Jocko

  • @ABT1974
    @ABT1974 Před 12 hodinami

    Thank you... I have to jack up a shed to cut away the old floor and build a new one. I just bought four of these yesterday and they came with no directions. Your thorough, straightforward explanation of how they work and what to watch for is immensely helpful.. thank you

  • @seancasey2444
    @seancasey2444 Před 16 hodinami

    I thought this was Scott's channel what is this a commercial.

  • @xascanio
    @xascanio Před 17 hodinami

    Great video - wish I had seen this sooner! Thank you!

  • @flpmlks5181
    @flpmlks5181 Před 18 hodinami

    finish your piece, turn off the forge, take a look at it...and criticize it rigorously! i wasn´t good in anything from the bat. just learn, how to deal with frustration and decide to make it less bad next day. and give your first product that you are proud of to someone.

  • @kansasscout4322
    @kansasscout4322 Před 18 hodinami

    Sound advice. I'm retired now but I underpriced my work just to get a toehold in the biz. It did get me some work. Small stuff. I was afraid of Remodeling because of the potential for bad surprises. A good friend got burned for $20,000 by a customer who directed lots of extra work but refused to pay for. He was too trusting and lost in court. I've turned away a few. Just threw them a high price. I wish I had priced my work better from the start.

  • @shannonlawsonnashville
    @shannonlawsonnashville Před 19 hodinami

    I grew up using a monster maul. I don’t hate it like you do, and actually, I wish I still had it. But I totally agree with you on the Knipex. I wound up with one in my tool kit mysteriously. Don’t know where it came from. But it is absolutely the best slip joint plier I have ever used.

  • @kansasscout4322
    @kansasscout4322 Před 19 hodinami

    I just found a Nichols Square last month.

  • @Andy-jl2rm
    @Andy-jl2rm Před 19 hodinami

    Wow

  • @Andy-jl2rm
    @Andy-jl2rm Před 19 hodinami

    W

  • @iammaximus614
    @iammaximus614 Před 19 hodinami

    … stringing us along 💭

  • @ecuadordave8076
    @ecuadordave8076 Před 20 hodinami

    Thanks for the Blessing of tool Ideas. I like the chalk line.

  • @michaelbyrne8860
    @michaelbyrne8860 Před 20 hodinami

    Jesus was a Son of a Carpenter who later became a fisherman! A Fisher of Men. My Stepfather was a carpenter from Chicago who could build anything with a SkilSaw worm drive, hammer, speed square and a Craftsman's 25' tape! That most men couldn't build with a table saw! Enjoy your video it brought me back to the day when he brought a 3rd Grader to a summer jobsite to work! Not stand around and dig for fishing worms! To build things with your bare hands & tools is a blessing! That's why most carpenters prefer to work for themselves! They take pride in the work they've just completed! and don't need someone to tell them what a great job they did...! They can just step back and look up and around to see their work! It speaks for itself!

  • @tuberocker69
    @tuberocker69 Před 22 hodinami

    Walking away from a front tensioning Stihl is a bit harsh... I recently purchased an ms170 for limbing and am in love with the thing! Of course, I modded it with steel felling dogs as well as a oem side tensioner (both done very cheaply and easily) The 170 is now the one saw that never leaves my side. Who would've thought?

  • @michaelkoorey
    @michaelkoorey Před 23 hodinami

    I thought you had a sound effect of a crow when you mentioned crowbar... There isn't, there was just a crow outside my window making themselves known when you brought it up.

  • @mrkrause3
    @mrkrause3 Před dnem

    Funny….we’re the same age, and we have mirrored disciplines. I’ve told a lot of younger that disciplines are important and foundational. But I’ve also told them that disciplines are something that you decide to do, and not to expect much applause or support from those around you…..but looking at your comments….that’s a lot of praise!

  • @marcoantonioretamoza

    Que lindo que toda su vida se la paso trabajando como dice usted, es una verdadera Bendición 😮 🙋🇲🇽

  • @toddwheeler1526
    @toddwheeler1526 Před dnem

    Started with Plumb, Vaughn and Hart hammers. Still have most of them although I need about 6 new handles. Many sizes, types and smooth and corregated. 47 years, now retired. Thank you sir for all the great videos and the memories that they bring back.

  • @gmilla2825
    @gmilla2825 Před dnem

    Was genuinely expecting EC to build a door and show us how he does it… disappointing

  • @justindtackett
    @justindtackett Před dnem

    This channel is so good.

  • @garysavala665
    @garysavala665 Před dnem

    Where’s the fiberglass

  • @pamelah6431
    @pamelah6431 Před dnem

    When you start talking the literal split-second the video starts, the tv audio cuts off the original couple words. On my tv it starts with you saying "Changed."

  • @nathanhawkins4108
    @nathanhawkins4108 Před dnem

    Absolutely well said and spot on on how to keep a family fed, and the struggles of doing it thank you 🙏

  • @nathanhawkins4108
    @nathanhawkins4108 Před dnem

    Absolutely well said and spot on how it feels to keep the family fed thank you 🙏

    • @nathanhawkins4108
      @nathanhawkins4108 Před dnem

      I meant actually meant this for the other video, but I enjoyed this one as well

  • @xxakli
    @xxakli Před dnem

    This guy gets it . . .

  • @michealferrell1677

    Great stuff ! Thanks for

  • @dianeardolino1749
    @dianeardolino1749 Před dnem

    Thank you for the great advice.

  • @t-bone9403
    @t-bone9403 Před dnem

    Hahaha, sell my motorcycle ? We cannot be friends now. Buh bye.

  • @jasdub765
    @jasdub765 Před dnem

    been following your channel for quite a few years now and love how it's evolved over time to giving life advice vs building things (both of which I love). Thanks man

  • @tristanconnolly5675

    Nice.

  • @anonymousperson2578

    Col. 3:23

  • @tristanconnolly5675

    Nice.

  • @arthurgabriel3504
    @arthurgabriel3504 Před dnem

    My first source is salvaged old forest wood that is dimensional lumber and when I take down an old home or building (free to owners) I save the lumber. Prime lumber get saved for big contractors. Cabinet maker I use hard woods most of the time from Woodsmith or Frank Paxton

  • @anonymousperson2578

    A true craftsman.

  • @tristanconnolly5675

    Nice.

  • @frankmartin-adirondackcampcab

    Carry less more easier trips are more productive and last the day

  • @Recklessjellyv.2
    @Recklessjellyv.2 Před dnem

    Let all the discipline shit jocko tate crap go and read the tao te ching, learn to be the way. Ignore the alpha male bullshit

  • @tristanconnolly5675

    Nice.

  • @rodneyrash
    @rodneyrash Před dnem

    I've been watching your Channel for quite some time now. I love the work you do but what I really enjoy is your Insight on your trade and all the practical advice you give. It's like sitting down with a master Craftsman and learning from them. thank you for sharing your in-depth knowledge over the years.