I really like how you leave in all the little âstuffâ that happens on a job(nailer problems, bent brads, forgetting the tape measure in a different location, etc.). These are things that happen to everyone at times whether they would admit it or not. Thanks for a great channel with great content. Also appreciate the humor. đđđŒ
If I manage to keep my tape measure on me walking from the work to the saw more than twice in a row, I am on FIRE. Eventually I just leave about 6 of them all around so I always have one
Really enjoyed the video. The editor deserves praise for his jamming additions. I also enjoy the uncut nature of forgetting things and dealing with tool issues. Thank you so much for showing us what to do!
"Always ease the edges . . . paint sticks better to that slightly rounded edge." Thanks, sincerely, for that piece of information. I'm about to start installing and painting casing, and you will save me a ton of frustration.
Good to see...I am tiling a kitchen backsplash up to a window without casing and drywalled. This gave me some ideas on what I want to do before continuing to tile up to window.
What a satisfying quickie, sir. đ My grandad told me to always build your house like your wife is watching. After 15 years together, I understand what he meant. Casing ALL 18 exhisting windows and adding 4 basement windows after the rainy season.
Perfect timing, Ben! I have thought for years that this would make a classy upgrade to my 1960 home windows in Houston, Texas. However, I wasn't sure how to approach the project. This procedure looks quite practical for a bedroom that I am currently redecorating. In addition, the quality of the work on that project has been greatly enhanced by what I learned from your drywall patching and painting videos. Finally, I have found the Milwaukee brad nailer to be a very handy tool.
U crack me up. Thanks for sharing the things we go thru constantly as contractors. Meaning the booboos and times where things just donât always go as Planned. đđ
Benâs gone trigger happy with the brad Nailer. Keep up the amazing work Ben you do an amazing job making The video and also making it entertaining and helpful to watch.
This was a really great video. You let us know that this is great for the garage and many other things. You let us know that to do it better, effectively start over. Some days itâs the livingroom some days its the garage. All good. Thanks.
Great video. Thanks for providing a video that is true to life. Itâs nice to know the pros have all the same problems I do with technology/tools! Lots of great information as well!
Thanks for making such a 'real-talk' video haha nice to know I'm not the only one struggling with the 'burnt ends' of my left-over nails... on a brisket, it's the best bit. When using a finish nailer, it's a recipe for a giant pain in the azz...
I did a similar upgrade to 17 windows in a 20yo house. I was worried about the hairline gap with add-ons so I opted for a different technique. I removed the protruding inch of sill/stool and then replaced it with a longer piece of wood. I used biscuits to align the piece and then glued and nailed each piece. I still ended up having to fill/sand/paint the join on the top surface but it came out well. From face on, you couldn't tell they'd been modified.
Oh hey! Did my first skim coat in 30 sum years. Did the paint roller tip and turned out awesome. In fact the drywall contractor I had hired to do the bull of this project was impressed. I scraped and did a quick sanding then knocked off the dust with a rag. Did any prefix on the large holes and used the shellac on the torn bits. Primed the wall using a thick sand-able primer followed by a tight skim. I chose a tight skim the first round to give my second coat a nice even texture to grab the mud. Sanded and primed! Painted the walls with a satin/eggshell paint. Turned out perfect! 60â long wall with bookoos of lighting to allow any imperfections jump out and I couldnât find a single flaw. đđ Thanks again for all these tips mate! From a fellow Canuck living in Georgia where the sheetrockers down here claim two coats is a level four. đ
We do not have drywall returns in the northeast. It simply seems like unfinished work to me. The first time I ever saw a drywall return was when I moved to Seattle.
Same in eastern Canada. I moved to B.C. and see practically no brick homes out here either. Everything rots. So much painting and wood costs to keep my house in shape, lol. Oh well, at least it's not -30C in the winter.
Its strange to see cultural differences when it comes to i terior design, in Scandinavia I feel as if the minimalistic look of the drywall is often preferred to trim unless it is an old bullding and the trim has a lot of details đ
Depends. You can case the drywall return with a 1/4" reveal around the j-bead. This is assuming it is bifolds. There are a lot of ways to do it really. Depends on what's there.
@@vancouvercarpenter yes, yes it was. However, to be honest, it took me a moment to remember what it's called. I use it all the time, but basically just look for it versus saying "where the fxxk is my combination square?".
6:16 can you do a short little clip in a video showing how you roll your extension cords like that? I can't ever get it right, and it gets tangled when I take it apart. đ€Š
Alternate twists, so bring a loop up rolled forward, then next loop roll backward and the loop inverts. This way the entire length has no bias and it all undoes readily. Obviously best for thick/stiff cords and ropes, but also can work for headphone/earbud and charging cords too!
You worrying about us watching your safety stuff is like when I stand over peopleâs shoulders in my IT work. They suddenly donât even know how keyboards work. I try to make a show of aimlessly wandering around not paying attention as they log in just to reduce the pressure.
Saw not plugged in. Check. Where's my tape measure? Check. Other saw not plugged in. Check. Nailer not nailing. Check. Now I know I'm ready to get back to work ;)
Youâre too decent a human to be worrying about silly comments from insecure, judgy people because anxious and distracted, plus mitre saw could end up in fingerless hands đ±
That window looks half ass . That would never fly on one my of jobs. Mabe for a rental . But never for homeowner. It wouldn't pass with my homeowners either. I would feel embarrassed expecting to get paid for submitting such job. And saying ok I'm done..
I really like how you leave in all the little âstuffâ that happens on a job(nailer problems, bent brads, forgetting the tape measure in a different location, etc.). These are things that happen to everyone at times whether they would admit it or not. Thanks for a great channel with great content. Also appreciate the humor. đđđŒ
If I manage to keep my tape measure on me walking from the work to the saw more than twice in a row, I am on FIRE. Eventually I just leave about 6 of them all around so I always have one
@@EricLS - đ. Thatâs me. Tape measures EVERYWHERE! đ€Łđ
Really enjoyed the video. The editor deserves praise for his jamming additions. I also enjoy the uncut nature of forgetting things and dealing with tool issues. Thank you so much for showing us what to do!
"Always ease the edges . . . paint sticks better to that slightly rounded edge." Thanks, sincerely, for that piece of information. I'm about to start installing and painting casing, and you will save me a ton of frustration.
Good to see...I am tiling a kitchen backsplash up to a window without casing and drywalled. This gave me some ideas on what I want to do before continuing to tile up to window.
so you're telling me i'm not alone. this kind of crap happens to me everytime! thanks for showing the failings
That little "thing" is a combination square - one of my favorite tools, and not too hard to remember. Just call it a square.
What a satisfying quickie, sir. đ
My grandad told me to always build your house like your wife is watching.
After 15 years together, I understand what he meant. Casing ALL 18 exhisting windows and adding 4 basement windows after the rainy season.
Impressive seeing a carpenter setting his own nails. For 20+ years I thought it was the painterâs job!
Perfect timing, Ben! I have thought for years that this would make a classy upgrade to my 1960 home windows in Houston, Texas. However, I wasn't sure how to approach the project. This procedure looks quite practical for a bedroom that I am currently redecorating. In addition, the quality of the work on that project has been greatly enhanced by what I learned from your drywall patching and painting videos. Finally, I have found the Milwaukee brad nailer to be a very handy tool.
Nice to see someone laughing at issues...instead of screaming not nice words like myself.
U crack me up. Thanks for sharing the things we go thru constantly as contractors. Meaning the booboos and times where things just donât always go as Planned.
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would be nice to see you do more finish carpentry in your videos - super info in this video today
Benâs gone trigger happy with the brad Nailer.
Keep up the amazing work Ben you do an amazing job making The video and also making it entertaining and helpful to watch.
This was a really great video. You let us know that this is great for the garage and many other things. You let us know that to do it better, effectively start over. Some days itâs the livingroom some days its the garage. All good. Thanks.
Great work. From another skateboarding, carpenter, dad from the east coast of canada
Perfect information for what I need to do on my home to every interior window trim. Thanks!
âAnd if you came here just to see how to quickly do this, Iâm sorryâ đđ great video bro đđ
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Great video. Thanks for providing a video that is true to life. Itâs nice to know the pros have all the same problems I do with technology/tools! Lots of great information as well!
Awesome timing for this video! I have 12 windows I am planning on doing this to. Wasnât going to pay the builder $10k to do this
Thanks for making such a 'real-talk' video haha nice to know I'm not the only one struggling with the 'burnt ends' of my left-over nails... on a brisket, it's the best bit. When using a finish nailer, it's a recipe for a giant pain in the azz...
I did a similar upgrade to 17 windows in a 20yo house. I was worried about the hairline gap with add-ons so I opted for a different technique. I removed the protruding inch of sill/stool and then replaced it with a longer piece of wood. I used biscuits to align the piece and then glued and nailed each piece. I still ended up having to fill/sand/paint the join on the top surface but it came out well. From face on, you couldn't tell they'd been modified.
lol at the sweet Starbond plug đđ»
Nicely done. Thank you again for your imperfect magnificence!
Oh hey! Did my first skim coat in 30 sum years. Did the paint roller tip and turned out awesome. In fact the drywall contractor I had hired to do the bull of this project was impressed.
I scraped and did a quick sanding then knocked off the dust with a rag. Did any prefix on the large holes and used the shellac on the torn bits. Primed the wall using a thick sand-able primer followed by a tight skim. I chose a tight skim the first round to give my second coat a nice even texture to grab the mud. Sanded and primed! Painted the walls with a satin/eggshell paint. Turned out perfect! 60â long wall with bookoos of lighting to allow any imperfections jump out and I couldnât find a single flaw. đđ
Thanks again for all these tips mate!
From a fellow Canuck living in Georgia where the sheetrockers down here claim two coats is a level four. đ
Awesome!
Awesome videos my friend
Best nailer you'll ever use!
You are really good at drywall đ
I installed wood casing. It looks nice. I am sure you will teach me a better way.
plumb, not level, for vertical edges
Yes, I noticed that as well. đđ
We do not have drywall returns in the northeast. It simply seems like unfinished work to me. The first time I ever saw a drywall return was when I moved to Seattle.
Same in eastern Canada. I moved to B.C. and see practically no brick homes out here either. Everything rots. So much painting and wood costs to keep my house in shape, lol. Oh well, at least it's not -30C in the winter.
Jam.. good thing I didnt blink at that moment lol
Oh wow another Hitachi like mine with it's funny disigned bolt holes to fit in normal chop saw stands to not have the wood underneath.
It's definitely better to get pictures of Jam than pictures of Stool.
Another great video. And this time with jam!
Agree CA Glue is legit and I use the trick of pre-gluing the casings before install all the time
Richard from finish carpentry would have loved this project.
Hey u should do a tool belt video showing your bags and what tools u carry đ
My window frames are so flared and unleveled, made skim coating damn near impossible. Why is everything so hard.
Idk but it is
You had me at drywall
Good and useful video, thanks.
I personally donât like using MDF. Pre-primed Finger pine would cost just couple dollars to make it probably.
I agree buuuuuut it isn't just sitting there in my garage.
where's my Canadian drywaller what is this. just kidding great seeing video. early like!!
Mmmmmm strawberry jamb!!!!đ
Its strange to see cultural differences when it comes to i terior design, in Scandinavia I feel as if the minimalistic look of the drywall is often preferred to trim unless it is an old bullding and the trim has a lot of details đ
Can I get some advice on "stretch ceilings"? Are they any good? Is it a DIY manageable project? Pro/cons, etc. Thanks!
I thought you are a drywall guy đ
I was hoping to see a video of the opposite. Turning a window with casing into a trim-less window with drywall returns
Good video - I would have added a sliver piece on the right side of the jamb
It was a long taper to almost nothing. I see why you would have but I couldn't be bothered.
@@vancouvercarpenter fair enough, especially in a garage to your point
Hey Ben. Great video. Iâm planning on doing the same to my windows, but what are your thoughts on putting MDF on the inside drywall as well?
Looks good
How about adding casing and a door to a closet that currently has a drywall return? Would you just add a jamb all around and build out from there?
Depends. You can case the drywall return with a 1/4" reveal around the j-bead. This is assuming it is bifolds. There are a lot of ways to do it really. Depends on what's there.
Customers always think shits gonna be perfect forever
Does when you went to use the motte saw and wasnât plugged in . If I had a dollar
Combination square.
You're "that guy"
Was it worth it?
@@vancouvercarpenter yes, yes it was. However, to be honest, it took me a moment to remember what it's called. I use it all the time, but basically just look for it versus saying "where the fxxk is my combination square?".
@@vancouvercarpenter i was gonna be that guy but he beat me to it haha
6:16 can you do a short little clip in a video showing how you roll your extension cords like that? I can't ever get it right, and it gets tangled when I take it apart. đ€Š
Alternate twists, so bring a loop up rolled forward, then next loop roll backward and the loop inverts. This way the entire length has no bias and it all undoes readily. Obviously best for thick/stiff cords and ropes, but also can work for headphone/earbud and charging cords too!
@@RJFerret appreciate you đ
Hereâs a similar method, but done in figure 8âs. It works really well and doesnât get tangled.
czcams.com/video/7F2aN04OPbc/video.html
That toolâs name is the slidey-markey thing, remember?
You need to add an apron
I wouldâve thought being in Vancouver you wouldâve used metric. Is that for a more American audience?
do the mitered joints with CA open up over time?
And now Milwaukee is asking you for 5k đ
Super Entertaining! Highly Recommend! ... Can I get my $5,000 now?
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I appreciate your videos. This is not the best work I've seen you put out.
Epoxy filler for the best chance of the join not showing over time ;)
You can tell that you are stoned. Nice! Careful with the power tools tho
1:33 'plumb'
Plumb jam
what, no hearing protection? lol ;)
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Makita or paslode wouldn't do that with promise lol
Was then a Starrett tri-square?
You worrying about us watching your safety stuff is like when I stand over peopleâs shoulders in my IT work. They suddenly donât even know how keyboards work. I try to make a show of aimlessly wandering around not paying attention as they log in just to reduce the pressure.
dude, đ were you drunk?
Your nailer is about to die. Mine did the same thing, and then it died.
Like forever died?
Saw not plugged in. Check.
Where's my tape measure? Check.
Other saw not plugged in. Check.
Nailer not nailing. Check.
Now I know I'm ready to get back to work ;)
I just bought a second tape, now there's one at the project and at the saw.
@@RJFerret incorrect - now there's one at the project and you can't find the 2nd one đ
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Hey Ben if you get that $5K can I have a $5 loan. Please... lol Cheers
Youâre too decent a human to be worrying about silly comments from insecure, judgy people because anxious and distracted, plus mitre saw could end up in fingerless hands đ±
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Not a good start.
That window looks half ass . That would never fly on one my of jobs. Mabe for a rental . But never for homeowner. It wouldn't pass with my homeowners either. I would feel embarrassed expecting to get paid for submitting such job. And saying ok I'm done..
He said as much in the beginning of the video.
So your 'pro' work ethic goes in the dumpster for renters? Sounds half-arsed and unethical. Someone still owns the home the renter is living in, lol.
The constant barrage of screw ups and lame jokes made this video too annoying to watch the whole thing to the end..
I'm sorry it wasn't your cup of tea oltedders. Don't worry, lot's more useful and boring content coming toođ