I’ve never seen one of these before... and it saved the day! Cable railing details and help.
How to install cable rail through posts... accurately!
Checking out a very cool jig for drilling plumb or level in any location. I needed to drill through some 6x6 posts VERY precisely on the job for the cable railing we are installing. AND, though it seems like a simple task, drilling perfectly square through a large size stock and coming out on the other side of it exactly where you want (with a very thin bit), is a real trick. Keeping the holes on layout was important for ascetics, as well as for passing code on the spacing of the cables. I didn't even know a jig like this existed until Arlo pulled it out of his truck, so i decided to give it a try... and make a video of course. Check it out. This is not a paid sponsorship... we just really thought this was amazing.
How To Use A Router _ Ultimate Beginners Tutorial
Woodworking lessons with master carpenter Jaime Perkins of the Perkins Builder Brothers. This video is all about how to use a router... It includes setting up the router bit and base, choosing and using the most common types of router bits, and also some common beginner mistakes to avoid! The router used in this video is a Porter-Cable brand, one of the most widely available and used models ever. If you are new to woodworking, this is a must-see video series!
***A few safety notes: Always use I and ear protection when using a router; never wear loose clothing when using a Router; always use two hands to control the router; always make sure the router is turned off before plugging it into a power source; always unplug the router when changing bits; and it’s always a good idea to let the router come to a complete stop before letting go of it.
For those of you wondering about using a router table… that will be another video.
How to Measure and Cut Rafters
Build a roof! How to measure or figure rafter length and mark and cut them accurately. In this video you will learn all about common rafters: Figuring roof pitch; Using math to figuring lengths; making birds mouth cuts and top cuts; heal and toe terminology; And different ways to do rafter overhangs. You will also learn the basic functions of a speed square.
How To Lay Out Walls, Floors, and Roofs _ Explaining Layout
Learn all about framing layout and spacing, the most common types of layout, and how to measure and mark layouts for studs, joists, and trusses and “On Center.” If you are new to construction, you need to watch this so you can understand the basis of framing and why it is done the way it is! This video also includes a brief description of jacks, cripples, and laying out door and window openings. Note: I am measuring layout using feet and inches in this video; not the metric system.
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How To Lay Out A Foundation
How to lay out a foundation... simple method using string lines and reference pins. Get foundations laid out square and easily re-establish the corners later. Building good homes starts from the ground up... learn how to get a good start by getting the foundation right!
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How To Lay Block Fast and Easy!
Using homemade speed lead polls to lay block basements and foundations super fast, easy any accurately. How to Instructions on how to make a cheap homemade version of speed lead polls that
How to install Trex composite decking
Tutorial on installing composite decking versus pressure-treated decking. Pro tips and tricks to make your deck build or remodel go smooth and efficient. Little know facts about Trex brand decking.
Building A House Start to Finish _ Episode 2_ Pouring Footings and Laying Block
This is the second episode in a new series following the construction of a small, but very stylish, vacation home for one of our clients. We are calling it The Modern Mountain Getaway, and it features vaulted ceilings, a huge wall of windows, and lots of outdoor space for the owners zen garden! In this series, we will highlight building techniques, building codes, order of operations, cost, building materials and tools used, and also even talk about the problems we run into during the build! This is going to be good fun.. And the best part is that you can rent this home for your own mountain getaway when it is complete!! For anyone interested... i will be making a set of plans available for purchase very soon (VERY CHEAP)!
In Episode 2 we pour the concrete footings and build the block foundation that will be the form for the slab. The next steps will be forming the concrete porches, installing the slab plumbing, and doing the gravel and vapor barrier for under the slab. There is tons of great information about how (and why) we are doing these processes the way we are. These videos paint a very real picture of what it is like to on the job with our crew for the day! We also check out an old bus on the property to see if it would be a good candidate to be converted into a cool camper.
We are building this home on a budget of course, so we will also be discussing how we choose materials (and designed the house) with the budget in mind! This is a huge part of any build, and one that I think is overlooked in many YouTube videos.
Build GOOD Walls! How to do it.
How to build a good wall and the 3 most common mistakes people make building walls... Framing lesson from a pro to get it done quickly and Right! In this Video you will learn about grading studs, how to align framing properly, and how to straighten and square a wall.
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5 Amazing Hidden Features in Tape Measures
How to use a tape measure right. You won’t believe the ingenious and hidden features in this common and simple looking tool. Dive deep into all of the ways to use a tape measure correctly with custom home builder Erik Perkins.
3 Great Tips for Block-work _ Build A Foundation
New to block? I have 3 great tips that will help you start your building project easier. In this video, we look at the starting point of the foundation... the corners. Block corners are generally laid free-hand and getting them accurate (square, level, and at the right height) will determine how good rest of the foundation is! These tips will help a beginner get it right faster and easier.
Learning to be my own Mason has been great because now we can start building projects without depending on another crew to show up and do the first step of the process!
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Amazing cliffside home… built in 10 Minute Timelapse
This is just the framing phase of the project… Later the structure will be insulated, sided, and finished out. Check out the playlist with all of this:
