Thanks so much for sharing as much as you do! I have been a trim carpenter for 30+ years, and I always like seeing a craftsman at work. Great job with the videos, and great job with the explanations. Keep up the outstanding work that you do!
This couldn't be more timely. I repaired the bases of some old square porch columns with bondo and now I'm going to wrap them with pvc molding. This is such a better way of measuring these for a precise fit. I'm a faithful viewer and I've learned so much, can't thank you enough.
Learned that trick from a Non-Union Floorcovering Installer. As a Union Journeyman Floorcovering Installer, I am humble to say that all Union Tradesmans are not all equal. Most key installers that has years and years of Residential Experience prior of them joining the Union and now doing Commercial work has Awesome Craftmanship. Speed onlycounts if the Quailty of Craftmanship is Top Notch. With that being said. Making the pencil marks on the piece holding against it does get you the best accurate measurement. Good work Brah. Stay Cool and Humble....
Hey when marking outside corners on cap, crown, base, shoe use a utility blade and make a little score tic mark into the piece by pressing blade into material slightly top or bottom and holding the blade against the side of base, wall, cabinet, etc. Cut up to the indent from razor blade Mark with the light and blade kerf it’s very precise and works beautifully as you can actually see when the blade makes contact with the indent/scribe line. Leave pencil in ear!
I agree with Russ below. Thank you for all the help you give us guys that are weekend woodworkers around our houses. I'll never be as good as you are but with your videos helping me I can do it for myself and it's not so much I don't want to pay someone to do it, it's just i so like doing these kind of things. Plus keeps the wife happy. LOL
Richard, besides your mad carpentry skillz, it's your humor that keeps me coming back!!! I get it, all the time!!! I see your punchlines coming s mile away!!! I hope you have a Blessed Father's Day bud!!! Dirty Jersey out!!!
There is a very simple way to measure outside miter, hold your tape measure on the inside point of the miter on 1" mark and then just subtract one inch from total measurement, or hold your tape on 10" mark and subtract 10inches from total. To speed up the process u can mark two or more meters at once, you just need two sides of your molding/board already cut on 45 degrees. Its way easier and more precise to cut your miter that your pencil mark is facing up so you can see it without transferring it to the side of the board, it can also save you 'rip outs' because it's like cutting on table saw, when blade comes out on the visible side of the board. Very nice and tight cuts, keep up the good work.
When cutting a heel to heel cut, i usually hook on to my board with the tape measure, start my measurements at 50mm (2inches) then add 50mm to my overall measurement. Then cut 2 x 45° cuts on the marks. Thats how us aussies do it 🤙
I put the same doors in my house last year - great value as I think they were something like $112ea pre-hung through Lowes. Only gripes were I had to tweak a few mortises that were a little shallow and after about 6 months I noticed some of my reveals were off. Turns out the solid frame of the door panel is pretty soft and won't always hold a screw well. I just did the titebond and toothpicks in the screw hole trick along with a matching 2" coarse thread screw and it sucked everything back into place just fine
I did that with the shoe molding that I put in with the LPV floors I did. I ended up at your channel that way looking for tips on molding install. Works awesome of outside corners. I had a small angle finder and would adjust angles for every corner as most were just 45 or 22.5 degrees. I was able to get things nice and tight.
Being a supervisor really takes it out of you, good job Titus. Rich I really think you need to do a video on installing doors. Ok I admit it! I need to replace a door and your video will help me.
Hi Richard, I really enjoy watching your videos and admire how much of a perfectionist you are. I take inspiration from you when I'm undertaking projects at home. I do hope you can have a bit of down time now and then. I know the constraints of wanting to finish things at home but like you said the job always gets in the way. Take it easy and crack on with the great work.
Hi Richard I’ve been watching your channel in England. I’m also a carpenter, bought a Starret protractor On your recommendation, it’s excellent and will incorporate it Into my work ! Keep up your very high standards ! Love watching your stuff . 👍👍👊
Dude, you've got to build a sled for your table saw. That's a very repetitive cut. Watching your process, your newels should be safely within tolerances to batch cut. I just want to say that I'm not being at all critical. The most important part is the outcome. Your work is spot-on. You're willing to take the time to make everything just right. Great job! I love your videos!
More/finer teeth are for finish carpentry, more high end stuff,blades with jagged big teeth that don't have a lot are for rough carpentry like 2×4,plywood, etc
Marking is definitely the best way to go on smaller trim. When I have longer pieces I’ll “burn” an inch. Basically, I’ll pull the tape a little past what I need and line up the 1” mark at the heel and then just add an inch to my measurement.
You are a true craftsman love your vids man. Keep up the good work you remind me of myself but I am laid up due to health reasons so you keep me entertained.
I just had to reinstall / replace baseboards after getting new flooring, and I had a heck of a time getting good joint connections. I had a particularly hard time with the rounded bullnose corners.
How did you cut the fourth piece? I noticed you didn't show that. Just the installation after the fact. Thanks for the videos. I tell my carpenter friends about your channel all the time.
Congratulations on hitting 200k! Next up 1million, after that Ruler of Planet Earth. I can't wait until you get the navy blue shirts back in stock (XL) I already have a red one and love it! (hint hint)
On short to short base I burn an inch mark my span both points and cut. If you're good you can do multiple cuts on one board. This trick works great on crown except for it is 4 inches in crown unless you're using unusual large crown.
Mais um belo trabalho parabéns pelo vídeo e pela disponibilidade e ensinar. Moro no Brasil e tenho aprendido muito com seus vídeos, obrigado mais uma vez .
Cap the posts w 1 1/8" thick pine with inside cove underneath. Or you could cut slight bevels pyramid style. but start with pretty thick stock or the edge will get too thin.
Is there a particular reason you cut the trim using the bevel with the saw with the board flat instead of vertically using the miter stop at a 45°? Reason I ask is that I would have probably treated it like a piece of baseboard and cut it vertically. But then again, as I type this, it's probably due to the size of the trim, which wouldn't allow you to cut it vertically. Is that the reason?
Awesome work brother, happy Father’s Day too! keep the videos coming. Wish I could find a home improvement store in San Antonio that sells finger joint pine boards
Do you have a video on doing casement over a wide opening like living room to dining room where only now sheet-rocked corners exist now? The style would be more in line with Shaker style or more simple rather than heavy small moldings. I’m amateur at this.
Good shit brother!!! Keep that grind. Love your videos very good at explaining and you motivate me also!!! I need to better my molding skills your videos are helping me a lot!
That was such organic what is that called? A JOB!!! LMFAO.. I can empathize with you. I'm doing a job in my house but I'm only doing weekend and it's taking loooooongggggg as fuck that my wife is having anxiety.. oh, by the way we have 2 move all our shit as out house is not empty.
That's a great tip, especially for a hack like me. I recently did some long stair stringers with a carpenter's pencil and I would have benefited greatly from more precise scribing!
@@ryanmcgovern4054 ...tried the Stryker pencils...?...basically a retractable beveled carpenters pencil...nice but the issue is finding/sticking the special led...
@@dericanslum1696 , ya, those are nice but alos hard to find. I usually just use the cheap ones I pick up from the local office supply or pharmacy stores. That way, if I lose it, I don't feel bad and I just grab another one,
You should of staggered your joints a bit more apart brotha, you don't have to worry about that down there in Vermont we stagger them 6 inches min. For the cold and heat
@@mteske1 use a router are a chisel, lay hinge on the door were you want it to be and use pencil to trace around hinge, cut out the wast ,with the chisel are router, hope this helps.
Thanks so much for sharing as much as you do! I have been a trim carpenter for 30+ years, and I always like seeing a craftsman at work. Great job with the videos, and great job with the explanations. Keep up the outstanding work that you do!
This couldn't be more timely. I repaired the bases of some old square porch columns with bondo and now I'm going to wrap them with pvc molding. This is such a better way of measuring these for a precise fit. I'm a faithful viewer and I've learned so much, can't thank you enough.
Outstanding work, the house keeps going up in value and desirability.
Learned that trick from a Non-Union Floorcovering Installer. As a Union Journeyman Floorcovering Installer, I am humble to say that all Union Tradesmans are not all equal. Most key installers that has years and years of Residential Experience prior of them joining the Union and now doing Commercial work has Awesome Craftmanship. Speed onlycounts if the Quailty of Craftmanship is Top Notch. With that being said. Making the pencil marks on the piece holding against it does get you the best accurate measurement. Good work Brah. Stay Cool and Humble....
Hey when marking outside corners on cap, crown, base, shoe use a utility blade and make a little score tic mark into the piece by pressing blade into material slightly top or bottom and holding the blade against the side of base, wall, cabinet, etc. Cut up to the indent from razor blade Mark with the light and blade kerf it’s very precise and works beautifully as you can actually see when the blade makes contact with the indent/scribe line. Leave pencil in ear!
I agree with Russ below. Thank you for all the help you give us guys that are weekend woodworkers around our houses. I'll never be as good as you are but with your videos helping me I can do it for myself and it's not so much I don't want to pay someone to do it, it's just i so like doing these kind of things. Plus keeps the wife happy. LOL
Richard, besides your mad carpentry skillz, it's your humor that keeps me coming back!!! I get it, all the time!!! I see your punchlines coming s mile away!!! I hope you have a Blessed Father's Day bud!!! Dirty Jersey out!!!
What a lovely dog ♥️
Happy Father's Day Richard. Enjoy your family.
You make everything look easy and effortless, have a great Father’s Day! Titus is awesome, really seem to like you. Dogs r the best
Wow !! the floors look great, and the post are amazing. Great work as always.
There is a very simple way to measure outside miter, hold your tape measure on the inside point of the miter on 1" mark and then just subtract one inch from total measurement, or hold your tape on 10" mark and subtract 10inches from total. To speed up the process u can mark two or more meters at once, you just need two sides of your molding/board already cut on 45 degrees. Its way easier and more precise to cut your miter that your pencil mark is facing up so you can see it without transferring it to the side of the board, it can also save you 'rip outs' because it's like cutting on table saw, when blade comes out on the visible side of the board. Very nice and tight cuts, keep up the good work.
Love your sense of humor, Rob. It’s a nice additional touch to all the great info. Two thumbs up.
When cutting a heel to heel cut, i usually hook on to my board with the tape measure, start my measurements at 50mm (2inches) then add 50mm to my overall measurement. Then cut 2 x 45° cuts on the marks. Thats how us aussies do it 🤙
Do you have to only cut 45 degrees Angel's laying Flat??
I put the same doors in my house last year - great value as I think they were something like $112ea pre-hung through Lowes. Only gripes were I had to tweak a few mortises that were a little shallow and after about 6 months I noticed some of my reveals were off. Turns out the solid frame of the door panel is pretty soft and won't always hold a screw well. I just did the titebond and toothpicks in the screw hole trick along with a matching 2" coarse thread screw and it sucked everything back into place just fine
Quality work as always.. love the doggie too.. so cute. Look forward to the next installment.. thanks.
Doing trim for my sis in law walls are not straight tile not level. Doing what I can to make it look decent. Nice tips on your videos!
I watch these vids and wish they had existed when I did my apprenticeship in the 1960s your attention to detail is refreshing
I did that with the shoe molding that I put in with the LPV floors I did. I ended up at your channel that way looking for tips on molding install. Works awesome of outside corners. I had a small angle finder and would adjust angles for every corner as most were just 45 or 22.5 degrees. I was able to get things nice and tight.
You really need your own prime time tv show on diy bro, thanks so much.
Being a supervisor really takes it out of you, good job Titus. Rich I really think you need to do a video on installing doors. Ok I admit it! I need to replace a door and your video will help me.
Very nice job on setting the Newel Posts and trimming out the bases!!
Hi Richard, I really enjoy watching your videos and admire how much of a perfectionist you are. I take inspiration from you when I'm undertaking projects at home. I do hope you can have a bit of down time now and then. I know the constraints of wanting to finish things at home but like you said the job always gets in the way. Take it easy and crack on with the great work.
I like to start off with a longer piece with 45s at both ends, that way I can hold-n-mark two cuts at one go.
Hi Richard
I’ve been watching your channel in England.
I’m also a carpenter, bought a Starret protractor
On your recommendation, it’s excellent and will incorporate it
Into my work !
Keep up your very high standards !
Love watching your stuff . 👍👍👊
Love the video and the pit bull is a beauty as well
Dude, you've got to build a sled for your table saw. That's a very repetitive cut. Watching your process, your newels should be safely within tolerances to batch cut.
I just want to say that I'm not being at all critical. The most important part is the outcome. Your work is spot-on. You're willing to take the time to make everything just right.
Great job! I love your videos!
Very nice and clean work.
You do real nice work dude, glad to see the craft is still alive with some carpenters.
Fabulous fitting.
Good call with the pocket holes, nice tight joints on the fitting work, excellent work mate !
Can you do a video explaining what tooth saw blades you use and when/for what you use them for?
More/finer teeth are for finish carpentry, more high end stuff,blades with jagged big teeth that don't have a lot are for rough carpentry like 2×4,plywood, etc
You are so layback and relaxd guy but still are one of the best in this kind of prezissionjobs
Marking is definitely the best way to go on smaller trim. When I have longer pieces I’ll “burn” an inch. Basically, I’ll pull the tape a little past what I need and line up the 1” mark at the heel and then just add an inch to my measurement.
That doggo is so sweet. What a good dude
Thanks again for another great tip. That led shadow light is handy. Just installed one in my dws779. Happy Father’s Day!
You are a true craftsman love your vids man. Keep up the good work you remind me of myself but I am laid up due to health reasons so you keep me entertained.
Fantastic stuff,take your time I’ll be here waiting!
Great video, especially with the addition of Titus, beautiful Pittie.
House is looking great happy father's day 👍
Awesome visual display I understand those miter cuts a lot better
Posts are looking good!! I 'm available to dog sit Titus, if needed! Always happy to help a brother out!! 😆
EXCELLENT WORK!! I enjoy watching an learning from all your video's, THANK YOU for sharing your talent WOW!!
I admire your work ethic!
Good carpenter. Looks good
Very nice Richard...Thanks for the tips ...You're giving me inspiration to work with patience and best. ...
Floors fantastic
you do such a great job
I just had to reinstall / replace baseboards after getting new flooring, and I had a heck of a time getting good joint connections. I had a particularly hard time with the rounded bullnose corners.
Love the dog he is so goregous
This video was very helpful! Thank you FCTV!
How did you cut the fourth piece? I noticed you didn't show that. Just the installation after the fact. Thanks for the videos. I tell my carpenter friends about your channel all the time.
did 3,4 mark at same time
Pocket hole idea was a genius fix!
Thank you for sharing your technique for installing trim.
Really nice results. Looking forward to the door install video.
I learn something from every one of your videos!
I could watch your videos all day. 👍👍
bro, I LOVE the stuff you teach, and the way you work. Could you do a tutorial of how you fill nail holes? Like what you use personally?
Good video very informative THANKYOU!
Nice mitres mate!
Can't go wrong with a sweet dog assistant.
Congratulations on hitting 200k! Next up 1million, after that Ruler of Planet Earth. I can't wait until you get the navy blue shirts back in stock (XL) I already have a red one and love it! (hint hint)
Why would 60 people dislike this video? What radical thing did you do in it? Crazy....
On short to short base I burn an inch mark my span both points and cut. If you're good you can do multiple cuts on one board. This trick works great on crown except for it is 4 inches in crown unless you're using unusual large crown.
Thanks for sharing these videos I never get tired of watching you do this work and I always learn something new. Thanks bro :)
Mais um belo trabalho parabéns pelo vídeo e pela disponibilidade e ensinar. Moro no Brasil e tenho aprendido muito com seus vídeos, obrigado mais uma vez .
That's the same way I always mark my pieces. 👌 perfect fit every time.
Cap the posts w 1 1/8" thick pine with inside cove underneath. Or you could cut slight bevels pyramid style. but start with pretty thick stock or the edge will get too thin.
You've inspired me to give it a try myself.
Great video
I enjoy
Is there a particular reason you cut the trim using the bevel with the saw with the board flat instead of vertically using the miter stop at a 45°? Reason I ask is that I would have probably treated it like a piece of baseboard and cut it vertically. But then again, as I type this, it's probably due to the size of the trim, which wouldn't allow you to cut it vertically. Is that the reason?
it could be the size, but also maybe because his mark is on the back of the board
Thank you for all your great videos
Cute doggy 🐶
Nice series on the Newel posts. I agree, scribing vs measuring, scribing wins.
Richard, you're a bad ass. Your work is amazing! Eres chingon!
When you sell your house hopefully the new owners appreciate your craftsmanship
I’d like to see how you protect the floors when you paint these. That could be part of a nice follow up video
Awesome 👍 video and awesome work as usual..true professional and so humble
Awesome work brother, happy Father’s Day too! keep the videos coming. Wish I could find a home improvement store in San Antonio that sells finger joint pine boards
Looks good buddy. I would’ve wrapped the bottom of the 1x8 with some nice shoe molding as well.
I agree those newels are gorgeous ! Nice work ,dude.👍
Cap those posts with the same wood as the flooring, same stain and finish.
Pitts are the best!
Do you have a video on doing casement over a wide opening like living room to dining room where only now sheet-rocked corners exist now? The style would be more in line with Shaker style or more simple rather than heavy small moldings. I’m amateur at this.
Good shit brother!!! Keep that grind. Love your videos very good at explaining and you motivate me also!!! I need to better my molding skills your videos are helping me a lot!
Good looking dog
Looks good, nice trim detail, thanks for the tips
That was such organic what is that called? A JOB!!! LMFAO..
I can empathize with you. I'm doing a job in my house but I'm only doing weekend and it's taking loooooongggggg as fuck that my wife is having anxiety.. oh, by the way we have 2 move all our shit as out house is not empty.
Titus stole the show
Nice looking newel posts. However I hate to see painted hinges! Maybe consider replacing them with matching finish to the handles.
That's tight brother! Happy 😊 Father's Day!
I’m a medium sized shirt 🙋♂️😊 super clean work as always. 👌
The pencil doesn't lie. However, use a #2 Ticonderoga for finish, not a carpenter's pencil...
That's a great tip, especially for a hack like me. I recently did some long stair stringers with a carpenter's pencil and I would have benefited greatly from more precise scribing!
I've even begun using mechanical pencil for a more uniform, clean line
@@ryanmcgovern4054 ...tried the Stryker pencils...?...basically a retractable beveled carpenters pencil...nice but the issue is finding/sticking the special led...
@@dericanslum1696 , ya, those are nice but alos hard to find. I usually just use the cheap ones I pick up from the local office supply or pharmacy stores. That way, if I lose it, I don't feel bad and I just grab another one,
Excellent work as always!
Line the heel up to the edge of your miter saw base edge, hook you tape and measure off to the next heel and mark...not hard. But this is good too
You should of staggered your joints a bit more apart brotha, you don't have to worry about that down there in Vermont we stagger them 6 inches min. For the cold and heat
Thanks for sharing you are my teacher
At first I watched out of curiosity, but this is a legitimate method, I use it for exactly the same reason.
PLEASE DO A VIDEO OF YOU INSTALLING DOORS!
Michele yes yes yes. This. How do you do the hinge cuts.
@@mteske1 The doors are pre-framed, no need for hinge cuts.
@@mteske1 use a router are a chisel, lay hinge on the door were you want it to be and use pencil to trace around hinge, cut out the wast ,with the chisel are router, hope this helps.
Great cuts.. 23 gauge nails looks cleaner