Framing Walls with Larry Haun
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- čas přidán 16. 09. 2019
- In this 2nd video from our 3-part house-framing series, pro framer Larry Haun demonstrates how to build the walls for a modest-size house. Larry produced this video in 1992 with the Taunton Press and Fine Homebuilding Magazine as a companion to his book "The Very Efficient Carpenter" (amzn.to/2LCVOW9). Some of the details may not meet current codes in your area, and tools and materials have changed some since this video was produced, but there's still plenty to learn from Larry as he demonstrates the entire process of efficiently framing an entire house, from material handling to layout to cutting and final assembly.
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They need to show some of these videos at high schools for kids that might not want to go to college. These guys are exceptional
They do
That was, for me, the perfect CZcams video. No cheesy music, no filler, genuine blokes who don’t need to be comedians, everything straight to the point, massively informative and interesting. Every second of that video was worth watching. Thanks guys, brilliant. (660 people have disliked this video. Come on guys, what do you want?).
Absolutely agree!
I'd hate to spoil the number of likes on your comment has but I wholeheartedly agree.
All the dislikes have never swung a hammer at a tubasix
Whoever disliked this video does not know the meaning of good work or hard work
Disliked because it's not widescreen format.
Regarding this line of thinking that Larry was somehow “old school” it is worth reading his memoir A Carpenter’s Life As Told by Houses. About ¾ of the way through the book he really drills down into his experience doing hard-core “piecework” production framing in southern California with the construction company his older brother Jim started in the early 1950s. By that time he had already been a carpenter on a handful of truly “old school” framing jobs including one traditional balloon frame job. Framing lumber was hand sawn and walls were erected stud-by-stud in the vertical position. Then by the mid-50s the world of residential construction was turned upside-down and they were in the vanguard. They were full-blown early adopters of nearly all new production tools and techniques…including nail guns. The Haun brothers pioneered many of these. He also points out that there were individuals who were so specialized in their area of framing that they could nail almost as quickly as by gun. He speaks of a pneumatic stapler that he purchased and used for sheathing in the early 1960s.
I don’t know for sure but think that a lot of the hand nailing that you see in Larry’s video’s make have been an aesthetic “cinematic” choice that he and the producers made. He and Joe were phenomenal nailers and perhaps wanted to put that on display.
It should be noted that the core message these videos is not how you nail but rather how you pre-plan the work, sequence the work, position materials on the job, accurately layout the work and finally erect the work plumb and straight with the fewest steps. At no point is he doctrinaire about nailing. Larry also takes much pride in doing this while using a tape measure sparingly and that was very much "new" in his early production framing days. Having him lug around and use a nailing gun scene after scene would have reduced the impact of the video’s core message.
Just my opinion.
He said in the previous video that they usually use nailers but decided to hand nail this to show people at home that they can do it without nailers. Plus it's fun to watch. It just occurred to me too that the sound of compressors running would've really been a challenge for video audio.
Well put
A Carpenter's Life is a wonderful read. Probably should be assigned in High School everywhere in the US.
My father was a residential home builder carpenter on Long Island, New York in the late 1950s and through the 1960s and into the 70s before he transitioned to more commercial work, and later industrial construction. Building homes in places similar to Levitown and other towns like that. They used very similar techniques and knowledge. Not taking anything away from Larry and Jim but the Truth is that during that time most of the carpenters and home builders across the United States during the 50-90s (post war Period and beyond up to the modern era) were using these techniques. Point being it's kind of become a lost art. Once real nail guns and composite materials came in and other mechanized techniques came in it changed the game. No more hand nailing excellence for example. Ironically it made building more "efficient" but also more expensive. These guys inherited the old school and how to build things strong and cheap (meaning low cost). If our country still did things these ways housing would be much less expensive.
these video are a thing of beauty
When I turned 30 and was going through a divorce and needed work a friend hired me on his framing crew..I didn't know squat but was willing to learn..at first I was just lumping wood and his gofer.. eventually he taught me more skills..framing walls, hanging rafters, sheathing etc etc.. eventually the crew fell apart and I went on to different work..but those skills turned me into a man and stuck with me 25 years later..watching these two masters bring back those memories and the pride that I felt everytime we completed a house!
@Hello Robert how are you doing?
married in 20s, divorced at 30. no wonder!
Larry is the Bob Ross of framing. I’ve never painted a painting in my life, but still watched Bob Ross’s shows. I’ve never even built a damn dog house in my life, but here I am watching Larry frame a house.
Exactly!
I'm watching, just hoping I can learn enough to build this 960 Sq. ft. 2bd, 2.5 bath. Without hiring any real carpenters(the professionals) to do it.
start building!
@@mikeatiga1749you can do it
Amen.
Incredible talent can come from anywhere!
32 people who disliked this video couldn’t eye ball the cut.
haha nice, i enjoyed this comment
or hit the wrong nail ; )
Or were afraid of skin Cancer
@RICH82AIRBORNE you have lost your mind.
@RICH82AIRBORNE You take that back!
The planning and marking process is the most difficult one and seeing Larry and Joe doing it just amazes me. RIP Larry, you're a legend.
Planning & laying out is not difficult if you are a competent journeyman carpenter able to read a set of plans. If you can't lay out or plan a build than you are not a journeyman carpenter. Obviously you are not a journeyman carpenter & more likely a 1rst year apprentice or laborer. What makes Larry a legend for you?
If I had to guess there are probably only 2 or 3 crews in each state that are as good as larry, the thing that makes him good is he is efficient. Most framing crews have to redo many things and are very sloppy and most crews dont finish as they go they leave lots of pickup @@user-yr7jp7ip4t
@@user-yr7jp7ip4tlol hating so hard over a genuine comment
Cool story
years ago, before youtube, i bought a cd they used to sell about framing houses by Larry Haun. with that i self taught myself to frame houses and have since built 6 houses from the ground up.
Nice
Larry would be proud.
Why buy the cd? It is all in the book
@@symbioticvenom6456 A picture is worth a thousand words. Imagine how many words for a moving picture, that's why. I bet you knew that.
@@symbioticvenom6456 There is no harm and getting the CD. This is his story, and I for one appreciate him sharing it.
larry's right arm is the original blueprint for the paslode framing gun
Hitachi! Lol
@ bradydarb for real!!
@@tanyalaw4805 two strikes and that nail is right in
Lol!!
Best quote of the whole series " You can drive these 16s in two licks or five, what matters most is they are in the right place."
The boots. The skiller diller. The suspenders. Massive wood handled framing hammer. This was when I came up as a kid learning framing with my dad. Good memories.
Larry and Joe remind me so much of some of the better people I worked with when I started framing in the '70's. Not just the 10" wedge boots and and the nail bags, but their whole demeanor. You can tell by the way they move that they outworked and out-produced guys half their age.
Looks like a Vaughn Hammer, choice of framers of that era. Don't know what is preferred now.
@@2manycatsforadime Probably a STILETTO. I personally used a 22 oz Estwing.
What is a skiller diller?
@@anthonykunz6389 whatever you want it to be
Imagine, what a satisfying life, to build homes by hand with your brother in cool/sunny weather.
Another life...
You have clearly never worked construction lol. Its brutal.
Framing floors and walls in the spring and summer is honestly one of my favorite things in life. Wake up and just pumped to get to work
you guys dont wanna work in louisiana, humid and 90's to 100's few weeks over 100 degrees
I'll never get tire of Larry and his cheeky one-hit nail drives.
VERY cheeeeeky... twiddle me toes every time.
Reminds me of a guy I knew. People that didn't like him called him Snake-eye.
edit: _he_ doesn't remind me of that guy -- people that don't have that much skill but try to emulate him, however... they do.
Director: "OK that's great, Larry, do you think this time you could do it with more than one hit?"
Larry: " SILENCE "
260 vs 0
His real reason for these videos, was to clearly flex on everyone at how much of a boss he is at smashin them home
They still calibrate tapes and squares with Larry's cuts to this day.
Actually he is not that accurate. But accurate enough for a simple house.
@@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 I agree with you but I think you took that joke a little to literal. I do granite countertops and boy have I seen some “eye-balled” walls that are 1 or 2 inches out of square over a 120” run lol
@@VinnyGjokaj Larry still made sure his walls were plum with a leveler. P.s., i am not an expert, just what I am seeing in his videos/books
@@jayt2257 common practice for framing is within 1/8"
@@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 framing only needs to be accurate to within 1/8". They're framing a house not building a Swiss timepiece.
Larry and Joe were with me during middle school shop class, high school building trades and finally the Carpenters Union apprenticeship program. True masters of their trade.
@@user-yr7jp7ip4t I joined the carpenters union at 18, right out of high school. I completed my apprenticeship in 5 years (2008 financial crisis added a year) and became a journeyman in 2012. Going on almost 16 years strong now.
The dislikes are from ppl who can’t sink a 16d sinker in one swing
I absolutely love how they hand nailed everything. Old school and perfect.
God bless Larry Haun, read some of his books many years ago! If Larry were alive today he'd be a youtube star- such a natural style of delivery and good, honest content. RIP
Steady pace, highly efficient with no wasted energy. I only framed for 5 years so not really qualified to critique these two, but the best word to describe them is SMOOTH
He’s dead?😥
@@jovanyjuarez7772 yes for 9 years since 2011
Try essential craftsman, that guy is great. Not a machine as Larry but his knowledge and stories are great.
@@Yo64130 Yeah, I love Scott's channel also, another great teacher, generous with sharing his skills (he's got them in plenty of disciplines!) and a nice presentation style too.
A true legend.. NOBODY can fill those shoes.
I was just wondering if you had heard of Larry and Joe... These guys are the real deal
when i built our shed i used a plan from *WoodBlueprints. Com* and it had all the blueprints, supplies, materials, and list well laid out for me.
Agree man. This guy was amazing! So natural.
Keep it up Matt. You're a young dude well on your way and already really skilled.
"I don't need no fancy Nail Gun!" I think he invented the Plumb Stick in this video!
This is the kind of dude that goes out to lunch with the crew and shoots a perfect game of pool, does a epic card trick, fixes the waitresses car outside and everyone finds out hes worth 10 million dollars, without ever seeming like a jerk. Just one of them common sense geniuses
9 times out of 10 a carpenter knows nothing about automotive.
Boy, I sure wish people built modest little homes like this. And I sure wish I could have spent about a decade framing with Larry and Joe.
I don't know how many times i've watched these. But they're still glorious after all these years.
They are aren't they i enjoy them all very much its been awhike since i watched where him and Joe put the roof on
I'm a business graduate from Spain, but I can't stop watching and listening to this true master, Larry. And that teamwork with Joe. I don't even do carpentry or use imperial system for god's sake!
Your comment inspires me to write, that I never learned how to drive, yet there are youtube channels of guys working on cars, which fascinate me and I never miss an episode (vice grip garage and junkyard digs).
You should know both
The Imperial system is ideal for this sort of work. It's almost entirely simple 1/2 or double measurements. half of 12' 6" is 6' 3". Measure that in mm and you need calculator.
@@davidelliott5843 12' 6" is 3810mm. Guess what that would be in cm? 381cm. Do you need a calculator to divide 381 by half? If your lumber is metric to begin with it is by far superior.
This guy is an absolute legend. I started framing in 2013 and watched all his videos and completely adopted his style. Larry's swing is effortless and manly. Legend without a doubt.
Men like this never die. Always find myself coming back to Larry. Shame he had to go, but at least the lessons of his experience live on.
Joe doesn’t say much, but you know that man is just as smart as his brother! Great crew, great knowledge.
True
Much agree Larry is awesome
Larry and his 2 brothers framed a house a day in the 50's...the whole thing, before nail guns, prefabbed trusses, ect...very impressive
Wow!!
If that is true that is unbelievable.
@Jake Russell Because *you* can't do it, doesn't mean that *he* couldn't do it.
Jake Russell y’all were just slow. My 4 man crew would stick build two story houses in 3, Ranchers in 2, and prefab bundles in 1. We made money by the square foot not by burning the clock. That’s why we showed up early, worked late, and everyone had a truck loaded down with tools.
Jake Russell you would be wrong, I’m the guy that builds spec houses for myself now. But good try. I’m sure you’re upset because you guys aren’t making money hand over fist.
“If you have a nail gun... you might wanna use it.”
Unless you’re an absolute beast with a framing hammer.
If you got a nail gun you might want to use it.........you big Mary.
😂😂😂
He's a beast
LMAO I do a little framing here and there, and I use a framing hammer too. Driving through new lumber is easy, but when you are using old recycled wood that probably come from 100 year old trees, then its a ***** lol.
Never used a gun. Was raised to swing a hammer.
When I was building and remodeling homes we use to challenge each other using Swing hammers. I used to be able to drive a 16 penny nail with two strikes. One to set and one to drive
@@nathanscott7910 I can do that fast until I drive my finger into the wall with the hammer.
I have been building for over 30 years and could learn something from Larry every day of the week and just enjoy watching his videos, so full of wisdom. Thanks Larry. When I found out Larry had passed I cried. Im 55yrs old.
He passed away!?!?
I felt the same Mike. I read so many Fine Homebuilding articles by Larry in the late 1980s to 1990’s. Wonderful awesome carpenter!
Yeah it’s sad that he passed away is one in 1 million
When think too old to learn something, not doing it right LoL
@@nicholasmartinez8767 10/24/2011 @ 80 YEARS YOUNG.
When I watch guys like Larry I realize how much of an amateur carpenter I really am
Dude could probably frame 10 houses a year.
@@andymaciver1760 he could do one in 2 days with his brother and one other guy
@@andymaciver1760 are we watching the same video??
@@yellowcard1933 I think so. I'm talking realistically. Larry by himself vs. Weather etc. Probably frame 10 houses easy.
@@andymaciver1760 he did use a nail gun but he was using a hammer to show everyone it could be done without a nail gun. So in reality he likely moved much quicker. Just my thoughts.
Tuba 6, Tuba 4!
That's the code!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Oneba 6, forba 6
lol said that one time and some retard corrected me and was like "hE WaS SaYiNg 2x6" then called me the retard.... I was clearly being sarcastic.
Ya said that last video
Man he’s they type of guy that you want him as a teacher, mentor. I can listen to him carry on for hours.
I've been a framer for the past 20 years and I just have to say these guys are impressive techniciens. It's such a pleasure to watch them work.
Are the building codes much different?
@@brianbonetta every state has different codes.
The sounds of the tool belt and tools clanking together, the wood shifting on the floor,the hammering, the square grinding on the wood and him marking with the crayon is like ASMR to my ears. So very relaxing and educational. Love these videos, R.I.P Larry Haun
Cornxxxvufiv kfd
Ive def fallen asleep to this specifically lol
What the hell is asmr anyway, its everywhere. I thought about just opening presents on vid. Is that it?
Joe and Larry are brothers and they will be missed. I have learned so much from them. 😞💖♥️😭.
Yess. Reminds me of my Dad. Miss you dad.. so much
Everyone credit's Larry's arm on that spot on nailing when Larry himself gives credit to Joe for doing most of the nailing at 15:49. What an honorable human being, especially in viewing them as a team. Humans do way better working with one another :)
They could both nail like nobody's business. They made driving nails look easy the way Major League infielders make turning double plays look easy.
Larry looks to be using a Dalluge 21oz hammer and Joe appears to be using a Vaughan 999 20 oz hammer. Real men using steel hammers with wood handles.
Human nail gun. I learn so much watching Larry and Joe's videos.
Dude I wish I was Larry's apprentice. He's a god damn beauty.
Sexy right
Go to a job site... We are always looking to teach guys that want to work..
Mike Danielz are girls welcome too?
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I know nobody teach like larry!!!
As a framer my self for almost two decades, till today I have nothing but respect and admiration for this man. A true legend
Is framing still pretty similar. Or is everything nailgun now. I graduate in two weeks and once I graduate I'm applying to join a carpentry union
@@thereelingredhead6276 From what I've seen nail guns rule framing. Still need a framing hammer to move things but you I doubt you will be nailing how they are here. Also locally most framers add the sheathing while the walls are down flat and cut out the openings later. I haven't seen any of them use the diagonal bracing method, although it is still allowed by code for code height walls.
@@Swarm509
The bracing is making a comeback in modern builds. It depends on what the sheathing is.
@@samspade5648 Recently talking with a builder about that, he thought there was money savings to be had doing it and was looking into it more. He runs a tight framing crew so they could probably pull it off and not screw up what goes where. Still easier to just say 3/8" plywood/OSB everywhere when we are designing a house with no idea who is framing it though.
I’ll never frame a house, but I’ll be damned if he didn’t hold my attention the whole time.
volunteer for habitat
you should tho
I guess 2 wrongs really do make a right LOL. "A bad level and a bowed stud = accurate". Larry is like McGyver and Chuck Norris, all rolled up into one. Love it!!
@Hello Jerry how are you doing?
@@lydiaanderson6785 Fabulous Lydia...great to hear from you.
@@jerrysmith9780 Good, That nice to know Hop we get to know each other with time and patience if you don't mind?
I was taught years ago by an old guy like Larry, he wouldn't use battery drills and paslode nail guns hadn't long been on the scene. Everything was done by hand all bar a skill saw. Certainly taught me patience and how to hammer nails. He set me up with a 8' 4x8 and made me hammer nails until all the timber was near enough full of nails. Don't know how many times I hit my fingers but by the end of it you where sinking nails faster and more accurately than you could of ever imagined. Served me well in the long run, most new kids will never swing a hammer to hit nails in nowadays. Other trades would laugh at the lack of power tools until he busted out the hammer and put the nail guns to shame when they over heated and couldn't keep up. Now teaching my son the same way so he appreciates the new cordless power tools if and when he gets it later.
I’ve always had mixed feelings about guys like that. I appreciate their skills but denying technology to “keep it old school” is kinda silly.
I mean, why not cut everything by hand?
Not use plywood or insulation ( that’s the way it used to be done)
Hell, let’s skip dimension lumber all together and just use hand hewn logs
( see how this is starting to get ridiculous?)
I am definitely a fan of old school building techniques, but I use almost exclusively all battery powered tools to build an entire house. I almost never plug anything in ( I do still use some hand tools, but most everything is power)
Yes, I have The ability to use 100% handtools, but it would take me 10 times as long and be 100 times more tiring.
A builder must adapt with the times
@@itaintrocketscience dimensional lumber is a huge nuisance when you're restoring 100+ year old houses, like I do. A 2x4 should measure 2" by 4". Otherwise though, I agree with what you're saying. I'd love to have Larry Haun's mechanical nailing arm, but the fact is I don't and never will and the pneumatic nailers do me just fine for getting a job done.
@@itaintrocketscience for 1 if you learn by swinging a hammer over gun you learn a respect for each nail, also less chance of injury once someone understands how a nail drives, plus if you have an issue with power or anything you start hand banging and keep the day going. Its a skill that is rare these days.
@@IsaacMSingleton1
Totally agree with you.
I tell my guys to use the pneumatic nailer like they would A hand nail.
I’m nearly 50 and grew up with a mix.
hand tools only all the way to battery tools.
Most new carpenters can’t hammer a lick.
Love it! Teach them right to begin with, No shame doing the work the easy way, but learning the basics first gives one respect of the work.
I am a Mechanical CAD Drafter but want to start Architectural Drafting for residential homes. Larry Haun's videos have really helped me understand how a house is actually built and the vocabulary of the trade. Thank you so much for posting his videos. I'm planning to watch these a few times.
would you like to get some practice by helping me draw up plans for a self build small timber dwelling?
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Grab a hammer and get out the office for a couple weekends and you’ll really know
What a beautiful video. I think ill be rewatching this every day for the next week. Its so soothing to me to come home from a long day of carpentry to watch this master of his craft swing his hammer the old fashioned way.
This is the best quality and most useful video on the entire online world. I have learned more in this one hour than all years of the school. Thank you so much!
Man Larry is a fucking beast man. The accuracy and straight cuts is what makes him so fucking cool. He doesn't even use a square and barely uses a tape.
"keep your tape in your belt"-larry haun
I love how they eye ball saw cuts with accuracy. What a boss!
Larry could have framed for me anytime. Never saw a framer so competent and skilled.
Within seconds of watching Larry for the first time I was hooked. He is so genuine and eager to share his wisdom. RIP Larry Legend
From Remembering Larry Haun by Brian Pontolilo - “Larry began his building career on the Nebraska prairie at the tender age of 17-and kept building for the next 63 years. In the past few years, he has been “retired,” which in Larry’s case meant building houses for Habitat for Humanity and wheelchair ramps for people in hospice care; teaching; and generally passing along the wisdom of a compassionate life well lived.”
This video is my first exposure to Larry but I'm certifiably hooked. Framing up houses is my favorite part of any job, and seeing this much skill on display is just fantastic
My sister and I built our first shed using this video felt really confident going in
TAX COW FARTS lol, you savage!
It's 2:20am and i have to wake up at 5am and this is the best video I've ever seen in framing. Amazing teacher.
This guy is just gifted, all you can make of it. Man he was connected with the master carpenter. What a learning lesson Larry left behind for us all, Joe included.
30 years ago I was a framer on tract homes in Arizona. I watched this just to see if there was anything that I didn't already know. I wish I had known about the way to measure the foundation bolts, and the layout gauge then.
I thought that was pretty neat myself
Larry would make even some of the best carpenters today look like beginners.
I’m not even a carpenter. Yet, I still watched this whole video. Mr. Haun’s voice makes you want to learn.
Makes you pay attention 🤔
A true gentleman and master at his trade. RIP Larry and thank you for giving us a glimpse into your world.
Just discovered Larry Haun. he's my new hero. I would have loved to have worked with him
honestly larrys voice on low volume put me to sleep like an angel.
I've been useing his videos to fall asleep for 4 yrs now..not because he is boreing or anything like that but because ..i dont know why it just works for me..luv larry and joe🥰
Fourth time watching Larry frame a house, his brother a man with few words..
Larry's skills are top level. Jedi Knight with a hammer and skill saw.
@Hello Tom how are you doing?
Love this education style. Youth today NEED to know these tricks of the trade. Wish I could've grown up on these films!
Same here.
Hahaha youth today don't like this kind of work I know there are a few but we've go through tons of them and they always quit.
Thank you Larry Haun.
I'm now beginning the process of building my own house for the first time.
Today I did the layout and got tools and supplies.
Soon will begin the foundation work and then the framing process.
Thanks to Larry and some others, I'm able to build in a safe and professional manner knowing my home will be built right.
So looking forward to it too. This is going to be a lot of fun actually.
Cheers!
Possibly the best instructional video I've ever seen, this is just brilliant, thank you Larry
It's a shame Larry and Joe didn't make more videos. I could watch them all year long. Best carpenters in the last 2 centuries.
Just found out about you from Scott Wadsworth on Essential Craftsman. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Hes dead
LucifersDeathSquad thanks to Larry anyway.
@@eg6199 - I just like watching the videos to take me out of the 2000's and put me back in the 80's and 90's. Thanks Larry !!!
candace artemenko me too.
Me too
I got my Certificate of Construction Technology from Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA. My teacher was a guy Named Hank Reese who Larry Haun reminds me a lot of. I watched a video of Hank hang rafters on one side of a gable roof in about 20 minutes, all by himself. He would move around on that roof like a cat. set a 16d with one hit bury it with another. The most amazing thing was, if a nail bent while he was setting it, it didn't phase him. with the next hamer blow he straightened and sank it! These guys built California after WWII. RIP to all of them. After graduating, I went to work with a guy in Laguna Beach who wouldn't allow nail guns on his job sites. We even had to install floor plywood panels by hammer. his tolerance for rough framing was 1/8".
old school & accurate, love watching these videos, you can really see how good Larry& Joe are. Larry explains things the way my Dad taught me.
That's the code
Holy crap, it's impressive watching Larry drive-home those 16d nails in a single lick, post-set.
This guy is a great teacher -- the kind who you look back and say "he made a big difference in my life."
I love what you said about the end stud nailing on a butt wall, leaving it back from the end of the plate a quarter inch, so that the plates butt tightly together to ensure dimensions are accurate. I've worked as a carpenter for 30 years or so, and I do the same thing. This is the first time I've ever heard some one else make mention of that technique.
Is this so the end stud doesn't bind against the wall and you can just hammer it together after the fact?
@@mae2759 yes. When the walls get nailed together, the stud will then be nailed and tightened against the other wall. The idea is to make sure the top and bottom plates are touching. Many people who aren't experienced will over look this and then wonder why there room dimensions grow. Also, I might add, when the end stud gets nailed and hammered tight, the plates with draw together tight. These are technique that are picked up through experience. I was never formerly trained as a carpenter in my youth. I started out in mathematics in college, then for reasons of living, I went down the journey of carpentry and construction in general. I worked on the "streets" for years, busting my ass for little pay, studied the craft. I've worked on hundreds of good sized projects, everything from stone work to roofing. In the truest sense of the word, a carpenter is someone who works with there hands. I love the process of dissecting movement and building processes and quantifying it into production. It's snowing art. However, it can beat the hell the hell out of you if you don't save your pennies and have to hustle later in life. It's a young man's sport. And it's a rapidly changing culture. Much different than when I started.
I’ve been a contractor for 20+ years and this series of videos is by far my best to watch Larry and his brother-in-law are a symphony amazing to watch I would’ve loved met him when he was still here and to all those Who are watching be grateful for these men desire to share their wisdom to the building community God bless them
Larry Haun is a legend. He made it look so easy.
Great narration by Larry. So informative and interesting !
If I ever have a boy, I'm gonna name him Larry Tubasix
I remember watching these videos as a kid.. I am pretty sure I have 1 more building left in me. Then age is going to set in. I'm sharing these teachings with kids I know. Larry was a good calm teacher.
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These are the kind videos CZcams should have. So relaxing, fun to watch and very informative.
You know why this was so good? Because there was no fancy editing, Larry spoke to exactly what he was doing and why, and the camera shots allowed me to see what was going on. Great Video!!!
Yes, Larry's delivery and the directing on this are amazing.
Pretty amazing how Joe throws in nails at one point, so fast and fluid yet effortless at the same time
Rough carpentry was so fun. I seen a comment once how he marked with a crayon and the guy freaked out. It’s “rough” carpentry, not finish carpentry ppl. This guy was the GOAT!
I’ve learned so many small tricks from this man it’s unreal . It’s the little things that add up to make for more efficient framing . Like using his hammer as a fulcrum for prying braces off . And his layout jig . Any time you pull out your measuring tape is time lost .
Even after having worked in rough carpentry (house framing) for years, I still learned a few things. Loved this video. R.I.P Larry, your legacy lives on! You were good.
Very impressive. Larry is the best framer I have ever seen. His videos are so informative. As a carpenter, I was humbled by his expertise.
After 2 years in retired, I refresh my memory and skill..it a good video...thank you..
It’s special to watch a real expert work. The precision and efficiency is remarkable and using a simple hammer, pencil, and common sense. That’s why these old houses stood for over a hundred years easy and everything square. No gym memberships needed for these two. God Bless❤. Great video.
I've been building for over 30 years, and always heard about Larry Haun. Didn't figure I needed to watch since...well, I've been building for over 30 years.
Damn if I didn't learn a couple neat tricks :)
Way more to compliment here than nitpick, but one thing I'll say is that stud spacing method of re-starting at every king & partition may work structurally, but is going to make for a lot of waste in sheathing, drywall, and labor cutting panels down to size. Let-in bracing solves the sheathing problem in this vid, but pretty sure most of the country sheathes nowadays. And you can bet Larry was long gone when the drywall guys showed up & were cursing him out ;)
Glad you up loaded this, I have enjoyed watching these videos many times. So relaxing and informational.
Joe and Larry were great all-American builders! AND all the homes they built are still standing, I'll bet !!◇ HAND NAILING SKILLS WERE AWESOME◇
I’ve never seen a man so genuinely happy at work
At 67, brings back a lot on memories of residential and apartment framing. Though not near as limber today, I've enjoyed, the physical and creative aspects of building. I've since dropped back into remodeling. I've often said every home is picked up 3x by hand. At my age, I've lifted quit a few buildings. You learn to work as a team. Fork lifts and nailers have made construction easier but the physical aspects are still there. No regrets!😉
I'm moved and reassured at how many people are connecting with this. "The Bill Mason of the Carpentry World". We're all being touched by this content of unpolluted purity and substance. "Revelatory" in fact, judging by many of the comments. I want to climb back into this time period and this clean-and-safe job-site aesthetic, uncluttered with cheap shitty plastic hi-viz everything. They wore cotton and leather. They weren't slobs. Lithe, strong, fast and accurate. Carpentry as prideful high-art. No grunts being kicked around. It's an absolute joy to connect with this trade in a way these men seem to be capable of inspiring within me. I enjoyed reading so many similarly appreciative comments. Thank you everyone for sharing, and to finehomebuiding for posting this immortalizing video : )
I watch Larry's videos whenever I need to feel better about the world. His voice, personality and the rhythm of his work are meditative to me. His videos never get old.
I don't know any thing about carpentry or framing.,but I found very interesting watching this wise man working,I can tell he is very knowledgeable about the trade,is very pleasant watching this video.
Larry was one of the greatest carpenters there ever was in this old world His work is legendary
Larry Haun is a boss!
11.29.20. No, Make that.........Is BOSS™️❗️ Larry is poetry in motion on a construction 🚧 project. With his bro Joe too!
Thank you for this insightful video! Larry Haun's expertise and attention to detail make learning how to frame walls both informative and enjoyable. I appreciate the clear explanations and practical tips shared throughout the video. As someone new to carpentry, I found this tutorial incredibly helpful and inspiring. Looking forward to watching more of Larry's videos. Keep up the fantastic work!
What a treasure this is.
Larry Haun was so humble and yet so talented. Great man and educator
Larry Haun is first CZcams blogger before CZcams has came up
Watched this series on VHS from the library back in the day before useful internet..about 1993 I think. Went on to self build several homes over the years. Love the smell of freshly cut lumber and the color douglas fir turns after several weeks in the summer sun . RIP Larry. Good man.
Larry would put the entire era of Pirates to shame with his code keeping!
That man Joe uses his pencil with a swiftness