YouTuber vs Real Carpenter | Deck Challenge
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- Опубліковано 3 лис 2023
- It’s time for the biggest showdown in the carpentry industry, Beat The Bully! The concept is simple anyone from the comments either negative or positive is welcome to go head to head with wood bully and see it really is as easy as it looks! 🤌
In this episode we do a Deck Build Off. We have exactly 4 hours and equal piles of lumber and hardware to choose from.
Parameters;
3x3 deck landing 3’ off the ground with guardrails, handrails, custom stairs and skirting.
Big thanks to our special guest judge: Bryan Baeumler from HGTVs Disaster DIY, Leave It To Bryan, Bryan Inc, Island Of Bryan and Renovation Island.
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For 4 hours, hats off to both of you. I'd still be arguing with my girlfriend about whether or not I need to put a tarp down or just blow the sawdust off the lawn after.
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Lmao
Hey after it rains twice that's just fertilizer!
Four hours and I've plotted a centerline and divided the design sheet into thirds..
I wonder if the bully had an advantage by picking out what the build challenge was going to be and having more time to think about design.
Hood point. But we did agree about a month before we filmed
It’s definitely an upper hand, but also fair game as a month is enough time to prep for this challenge
@@woodbullyltdif I was living in the US , I'd be on here!! I'm an Actual Carpenter From Ireland 🇮🇪 If you had a month I'm sorry but that Carpenter should of done better! Jesus 1hr and he should been able to mock up a design and been able to implement it from memory! You need to work in metric guys! I've never in my life seen or heard of any Carpenter using a calculator 😂 maths , geometry is a huge part of the trade!
@@leprechaun7667 I'm not a carpenter, but I would think a system based on 12 would be helpful because it's easy to get exactly a 1/3 of a foot, 1/4, 1/6, etc.
@@bt-lt4os Metric!!! I know what I'm talking about!!
If it makes you guys feel better, at 4 hours I'd still be in the planning stage. 😄
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Yep I would still be figuring out the stair rise/run
Same!
I'd be on my 4th trip back to Home Depot.
I'd be asking my wife "Hey are you ok with this because it's not great but if it looks ok to you then I'll go with it"
In 4 hours I’d still be at Lowe’s lol
More competitions like this. I like the independent judge at the end who points out everything that’s wrong. This is a great way to learn and compare techniques.
I agree. Definitely more to come
Except he pretty much did not say the work that were great ideas quick work.
I appreciate our judge being fairly raw. It's good to hear an honest judge.
I agree
Thats the best part about this. A Judge that doesnt hold back. Love it
Great advertisement for the guys company honestly, the fact that he can build THAT in 4 hours and have it look decent at first glance, give him a few days, proper material and hes gonna make a piece of art in your yard
He is a beast bro I been watching him for a while now
You hit the nail on the head !!
Pretty cool idea. Haven’t read other comments, but if it were me doing this type of challenge I would reach out into the community to see if anyone needs stairs and a landing or what ever your next project is then donate it to the family that needs what your making. Then make a follow on video of you installing it at there house. It’s a win win. A person in need gets a prize and you get more content and accolades/views for your videos. 🤷🏽♂️
That's a great idea!
100% agree, maybe see what Habitat for humanity (or similar) might be interested in?
Ur basically running ur post through, but yet not, U could have if you banded the outside of deck then putting a little landing on beams….👍. If nothing is to code I’d be done at 2:30
I like your idea !!
Actually crazy how big of a tv personality and amazingly skilled tradesman Brian is and to be on the small channel is absolutely awesome.
Agreed
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As a fellow carpenter both guys did a great job in the time they were allotted. As with any trade its great to see how other craftsman tackle things differently, because of that there's always something to learn and always new ways to become better, faster, and more precise. That's part of what makes the trades great. Hard hat off to you guys, great jobs!
Thanks man!!
@@woodbullyltdhow do I challenge you if I live in florida
I challenge you to compete against me in sheeting a roof.
I think for the next challenge the random picked judge should choose what they build so that the wood bully doesn't have a advantage. They should both have access to the same tooling. And not be allowed to see the other guy work, so the work can't be copied or mimicked.
I agree, except that I think they should be allowed to use their own tools - different people like to work in different ways with different tools and that doesn't make them better or worse carpenters imho.
They both knew what they were building a month prior...
well being able to see the other guy isn't unfair. they both can either copy or uncopy the other person, it's not like one has an advantage. but i guess if you wanted something 100% objective and independent, that'd be one way to do it.
There's no advantage because the wood bully and the contestant both have a month to think about what they're going to build beforehand It's not like it's dropped on the contestant the day of
The judge needs to be a 50 year old Indian soccer mom...she'll have blue tape all over it looking like it's polka-dot dotted(I've given homeowners blue tape to stick on anything they feel needs addressing before I leave the job so I don't have to walk around the house or deck with them while they talk about dumb shit) So I just give them blue tape and tell them to stick a piece where the sun don't shine.
Well no...I want to say that..but yeah...whatever.
I'm a 3rd generation carpenter, Kudos to both of you. I don't many people that could do that build in 4 hours including me. This was fun to watch, keep them coming.
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Here’s a tip, when you cut the stringers, add one more rise and run and tuck it under the deck frame, that way your not putting the weight of the stairs on a little block screwed in from the back, that connection fails in about a year of use
Competition is good for all involved, this isn’t easy and we all would like to have a lumber next to entry clients build to solve the lack of materials when they arise, but being able to improvise is critical- they both made it worth watching!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You both were awesome for the time you had may God almighty continue to bless you Both great work gents.
When I was nearly finished with my carpentry apprenticeship I was in a contest at my local union hall, which included a blueprint test, a site layout test, a hands on test to build a Japanese bridge, and a concrete form for a bridge abutment. After that contest I went to the CA state contest. Similar format with different projects. It was a great experience. I was asked to teach apprentices for our local program.
WOW !!!
You need to tell people on your shorts you have these build offs. I usually check UA-camrs main page for longer videos and that's how I stumbled across this. Remember UA-cam doesn't let you click on links in the short vids.
Thanks for this!
That is definitely an 8 hour job for me, not counting running to pickup materials. I'm impressed with both of you and you definitely have a new sub!
Thanks!
3 months in and I have a top and steps...for the most part but hey I can get up and down it lol
that was super cool. i loved the judge. he didn't sugar coat anything and was very knowledgeable. I could watch many episodes of this format. great job to everyone
I don’t know why this popped up, but I was very impressed with both results and agree with the judge! Nice work gentlemen and congratulations to you Bully!!
I think for the next challenge, you should both walk in blind as to the challenge, and have to come up with a design on the spot, and use the same tools, and also let loose a polar bear in the shop just to up the intensity a bit, really give it that reality show "vibe".
Great suggestion
I would be down for this. I would really struggle with this specific challenge though even though I’m a 20 plus year career pro carpenter/woodworker. The reason I would struggle is not having any drawings/plans to work off of combined with the time limit. I’m currently building a very detailed range hood vent in my wood shop that is completely custom and has compound swoops with miters made from solid walnut. But I have time to plan it, draw it in fusion360, and build it in a controlled shop and no time limit (other than not milking the time).
The other thing I would like to point out is I don’t think “the bully” should come up with the challenge, he should have an independent carpenter brain storm and plan the challenge. The reason being that the bully has all the time to brainstorm and game plan how he would tackle the challenge while he’s coming up with and planning the challenge himself, while the challenger is walking into it completely blind.
I believe they picked what to build a month before filming
Same for me. Want to draw it all in rhino before cutting. I guess more experience or confidence and you can just go for it but it would be a big hot mess if I just went for it like these guys.
He had a month's notice. Plenty of time to decide how to vuild something he's no doubt built many times before. It's a fair challenge.
I'm really impressed with what both of you guys have done here. I've had to do similar things in carpentry competitions at school, and you're right about the time pressure thing. I've made dumb mistakes just because of the pressure from tryin g to finish in time. overall, great job guys!👍👍
Man! That judge was GOOD! He knew his stuff!!! 💯
It would be really cool to have an average person who has never built anything out of wood, come on your show and have you teach them how to build a quality deck!! I would love to see that episode. Overall, awesome channel. Just subscribed!
Great!
As the regular guy who built his own deck and is really unhappy with how it turned out, I'd be down to be the first person to go on that show.
Not being a carpenter, the crazy part to me is that they did this in 4 hours! I could only wish to be this skilled
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Great job Guys !!!
Very FUN to Watch !!
You both were True Gentlemen....
God Bless You Both.
I like the footers sticking out tbh, but the banisters being prebuilt is nice, what would be cool is a one piece top rail part, like where it’s attached together first then laid on top
all i do is build stairs closed , open sets, commercial and residential this was very fun to watch and i can appreciate this very much! good job to both of you.
Awesome, thank you!
First time I’ve come across this channel. Absolutely fantastic challenge, I would be completely lost. I’m impressed by both builds given the time constraints and on the fly decisions. Thoroughly entertaining, I doubt any of the trolls online take you up in real life
It’s true. We had a few come close but backed out last minute. Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words
I would do this just for the fun of it. Wish I had time to squeeze it in.
Finally UA-cam sent me something Im interested in, love the concept of this challenge as I’m a big DIY/handyman myself, Can’t wait to see more challenges/build offs like these, May I suggest building a 2 story dog house as that’s my next project and I’d love to see creative ideas I may implement into my build. Thanks in advance! Great Video! 👍🏼
Great idea!
Fair play for someone in the trade actually going head-to-head with this. Two different designs were built for speed and with the materials to hand. I'm sure if they had to do this for a client they would have taken a completely different approach. Great video!!
Thanks!
I like watching your normal videos but man you have to keep pumping these challenges out. Fun to watch. I think I would get way to frustrated with the time limit if I was to try but I enjoy watching some of these other guys take you on and seeing different styles of work.
Definitely in the works
This is the first time I’ve seen your stuff. You earned a subscribe from me. I really like this and I don’t comment much on vids. I’m all in with the others saying I couldn’t do it in 4 hours. I don’t work well under time crunches. Now if I were the judge, I would have noted that both do not meet the residential code used in my area and most of the cities in the US. The one thing I saw is neither had a separate “grab rail” on the stair required by code. I built my own deck a few years ago & that is one thing the inspector got on me.
Great video idea. We used to have a TV show here in NZ about Top Farmers going head to head.
Thats a good video. Im balls deep in a home expansion doing it all myself. Loving every minute of it. Videos like this help keep me on track. Thanks!
50 year old 🇬🇧 carpenter here. Just stumbled across this video. Really entertaining, you got yourself a new subscriber 👍 keep up the good work guys;-)
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!
I love this idea and hope this competitive build off continues. I think this could set a tread with other people to get going.
Champion build off at the end of each year.
I agree! Let’s hope we can keep doing this!
I thought it was clever, fun and decently paced. What I admired though was the fact that there weren't 10 youtube ads in the middle of the video... Props for not letting greed take the reigns like so many do.
great looking decks, my fav look for the last step at the top is to plunge cut out the 4x4 or you can drill a hole and jigsaw it out but it looks really nice. Also leaves as much space as possible for structural integrity of that board. Can't tell you how many times i've just knotched it, went to bang it into place and the smallest piece snaps off. Love the videos!
Probably one of the most entertaining videos I’ve seen in a while.
Nice job guys
Thank you!!
Yessir
Good challenge. 4 hours seems like a lot of time until you start but having a design ahead of time definitely helps.
I really like the idea of this video. I’m with several others that I’ve seen that say - next time the judge picks the challenge. Head to the lumber store to buy why at you think you need then get back and have the same amount of time to build
Super excited that your video popped up in the feed! Made my day. Great job to all!
Music to my eyes!
Only thing i would change is maybe offering it to someone who needs a decks built for there home. Would be cool to see it donated to someone in these tough times. Something that also comes to mind. Just an idea would be for kids like building a tree house or play house would be awesome to see. Obviously after the contest maybe going back over it fixing the little stuff.
I agree
I think this is a good idea but if it isnt up to code then liability issues become a real thing.
@@mackinmall i agree but thats the point i made of going back over it after competition is complete and fixing anything that isnt right. Obviously i think they would discuss codes before they started a project like this. They guy seems pretty smart. So id assume something like that would be fairly easy to figure out.
My first thought was what a waste of material.
@@gokrisgaming it would become an issue with people that were out of state.
Very enjoyable. Positive review for both carpenters.
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It’s always about the details and with tight budgets and cramped schedules details get lost I’d say overall no one can argue they both have excellent skills . Really a ton of work for 4 hrs . I would probably estimate more like 24 to get it done right .
"Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast." Mantra to live by.
Well done to both of you!
I would have made those same mistakes and then some without the clock, the cameras and the pressure....and yet watching this video, I learned things from both of you
Amazing!
Dude this was awesome. Both of you lads did a great job given the parameters. Easy there Gordon, you keep this superb content up you’ll be on HGTV 😂🔥🔥🔥
Glad you enjoyed it. Let’s see what happens!!
Great idea. Friendly competition, everybody gets to put their ego in check, educational, encouraging, and just all-around fun.
Never seen the wood bully. Great name luv the attitude. I remember my 1st took around 12 hours with plans then i moved to Denver & perfected it in 3.2 hours. Denver is another level of carpenters. You guys did a great job considering you don’t only build what we call “ trailer house steps” those sell for $780. A pop fyi. Now go bully more people lol
I really like these challenges I subbed glad I found your channel looking forward for more content thanks :)
Thanks! More challenges coming!
In addition to a blind challenge, let's get an off duty OSHA inspector, not to interrupt or interfere but to present a demerit count at the end
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I do like using a miter saw in tandem with a digital angle finder (Husky makes a $20 one) for when you have boards joining that aren't on the detent angles (90, 45, etc) or angles that are slightly off of the detent angles. A circ saw only has bevel angle adjustments but if you have a board that needs a bevel cut to join into another board and the angle is some odd angle like 43.5, it's a lot harder to gauge a circ saw to an angle that's not a detent angle and get it perfect. A miter saw can be adjusted to a non-detent angle just as quickly and accurately as you can a detent angle b/c that's what it was designed to do. They are really nice to have on finish carpentry where you need your cuts sealed perfectly. A circ saw is for rough framing but when you get into something with a lot of miters/bevels - especially when it's some odd angle thats where you'll really glad to have a miter saw (but you need something to gauge what that angle is - angle finder)
As a fellow carpenter, great job by both you guys. Can’t wait to see more
Someone should inlay the count down clock into that wood block...
Impressive on the time 4 hours!!! But both decks would fail inspection in Michigan. The handrails going down the steps dont meet code.
Add a grab rail done. Otherwise most builds with grab rails are unattractive.
Are they in Michigan?
This looks super dope. 🔥 Salute fellow Carpenters ✊🏾🥃 🔨 Was amazing Brian came in a special judge
I think this is an awesome idea. Super, impressed with both of you. I had to go back and rewarch you freehand, cutting the legs to see if it was sped up. Like watching a Kung-fu movie from the 80s.
Well do.
At 4 hours, I would have *just* found my drill.
Very impressive speed. Both were waaaaaay faster than I could have done it.
As a "Weekend Warrior" it would have taken me the whole weekend. (including 3 extra trips for materials I forgot)
Plus, I tend to get very picky about the details as I'm getting closer to finishing.
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Gotta get that plan finalized before heading to the yard. Draw it out if necessary but at least sit down and work through each process in your head and figure the materials from start to finish. Then give yourself a couple extra boards here and there. Be thorough and have that checklist in your head. Fasteners, anchors, adhesive, shims, paint, application materials etc.
@@jamesnm21 I agree in theory.
The thing that tends to throw me off is when I'm building something I've never built before. There is (almost) always something I didn't think of or just forgot.
@@stevemamooshka3425 you'll never guess how my day went. I found out after 2 trips to the lumberyard for a new straight edge and other jig materials that the foot on my bargain brand circular saw was bent. Hard to cut a laminate countertop miter joint that's straight with a faulty tool. Sometimes it happens. Glad the day is over.
@@jamesnm21 I'm glad it's not just me.
Murphy's law is alive, and well.
it seemed fair, with the judge not being aware of who built what, and leaving him alone to judge everything himself first. he seems like a qualified guy, knows what he's talking about.
Awesome. It's always great to see masters of their craft at work.
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So forged in fire with carpentry instead...love this idea
Pretty much
If I were running a job and needed an additional carpenter, I would be torn between two negatives: Brad is less of a craftsman but much easier going, while WB is clever but has an attitude that would immediately draw the fire of any other carpenter on the job. I would either look for a third applicant or go with Brad. Also, having been in the trade for many years, I think 4 hours for this project is too long.
Lol
@@woodbullyltdyou’re cocky but you’re good. Someone will humble you one of these days though
bro you just said you can’t work without plans and you think you can do this in 4 hours 🤣🤣
This needs to be a Netflix series.
I appreciated that the question about if you were proud of what you built was asked, but it would've been interesting to see if the constructors themselves' critiques would have lined up with the judge's given the opportunity to judge themselves prior
Wonder what code is in his area... for about 7 years now the notching of deck post is no longer accepted in my state!
Would never claim to be able to beat either of them, but wouldn’t mind learning from them.
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Amazing idea. I'm subbed. Looking forward to the next challenge
Welcome aboard!
Great concept for a vlog.
Be cool to see more of these!
More to come!
Correct me if I am wrong I am no expert in building code just the knowledge from the jobs I've done and had to look up the code for. But isn't it against code to notch a 4x4. Also against code to use blocking instead of stair stringer hangers? Love to learn and this was very entertaining to say the least
They were both garbage. Neither build decks on a daily basis. Shouldn't take longer than an hour to build the stairs, an hour to build the frame..especially with NO parameters. Juan and my 18 year old kid with 6 month experience of deck building would shame these two. Why the internet is the devils playground. And how about you angle the bottom of your posts so it doesn't look like trash. You can't notch 4x4 posts by code anymore.
Woodbullys stairs look like trash with that huge 2x10 hanging down. Neither did the stairs properly. And woodbullys rails weren't evenly spaced. This can be done by pulling 3.5 and 5 and losing or gaining an 1/8 to a 1/4 to make them come out evenly.
4 hours to do this...badly. I wouldn't hire either of them. And both would get sent home here in Wake County NC
You have to make 12 CUTS for the posts and frame! You need TWO hours to make 8 cuts and assemble it.😂
The janitor could have built both better!He killed Brads😂
Guess I'm going to have to do a video in 2 hours to CODE with no trash building
This was my favourite video to make! Really great time
Lets be honest. Those look great to be thrown together in 4 hours. They're both great at their trade!
My grandfather was a contractor and construction guy for over 35 years, and he was all about building above code. If he had been involved in any challenge, it wouldn't be speed. He always said people can choose one of two options: speed or low cost, because he always built for quality.
I'll bet given twice the time, both of these guys could have come up with something that would have made judging nearly impossible.
That’s very true
Put two guys in a room and of course they start measuring decks
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“Anyone brave enough to compete against me building something of MY choice and with MY rules - bring it “ 😂 weak
A couple years ago my father built a extension to our current deck to partially wrap around our pool. Little did we know he was having blood clots through his body and was struggling physically through the entire process, having to take breaks fighting off dizzy spells and passing out. He completed the deck the best he could but since his passing about 2 years ago.. the desk hasent really held up.. videos like this encourage me to learn more about wood working and fix it someday.. but man.. its a lot of work!
So sorry to hear that. Maybe you could finish it in his honour.
Woodworking is for anyone. Only thing that needs to be known is how to and experience for the project at hand. Also speed isn't best , I've woodworked for 30 years and have seen everything that shouldn't be. Framing is where the rules and know how lay and carpenters finish up. If your sanding your mistakes on a deck you got something a little off , more than likely out of square. Pull a tape across your corners and check before laying flooring. The true test is weathering after build
Only a real deckhead would like this video 🙃
That’s a fact!
What an awesome challenge! Glad this came across my UA-cam!
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I’d love to do a challenge like this… not sure I’d want my performance on UA-cam though 😂 maybe with 5 hours I could pull it off
I cant do a test on a time crunch, I would not be able to cut those stairs with a countdown in my face... haha. Glad I found the channel.
Welcome aboard!
Brilliant idea. Brilliant video. Many thanks guys.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Time constraints I would have lost for sure. They both did a good job. That is not an easy task. Usually you have a helper to make cuts and excess wood to ease the stress. Nice video.
Thanks
Very cool and fun build-off.
It was a lot of fun!
Love the contents, it’s fun to watch and learn.
I think both did an amazing job! Its all in experience an time you develope that. The new guy did a good job as well an most importantly he learned
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Nice job fellas, most people will understand the time constraints. Great challenge and video, count me out.
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This was great to watch! I'd like both of these guys on my team, these guys doing a job would be perfect. One person has a different eye than another yet it would be amazing to watch them grow as a team.
Thank you! More episodes to come!
As weekend do it yourselfer that built my deck I'm blown away at how poor the quality of lumber is. Not box store stuff either. 4x4s that twist like twizzlers, the cupping, splitting, moisture ect. Props to you carpenters that make it look easy.
Thanks! Yes lumber ain’t what it used to be
We want more! Good job both 🙏
The way Brad did his balusters, put a square nut on your speed square to lock the angle, snap the line at your plate offset and use the skill saw (1 1/2 or 3 1/2 depending on side of the saw) and hold the angle with the speed square against the plate on the line. Ik its hidden under the rail, but damn that tool is supposed to stay in the trailer till you fuck up for a reason.
I would not even get it completed. Great job! Was a good show.
Thanks!
Thanks for the cool content with the challenge- great vid!!
Thanks for watching
Only thing I'd done on Bradley's steps is cut that last step off top and drop it whatever the length is on ur risers. Ull have to add a 2x6 under the band so u have enough to screw to but it saves u a step and looks much better than the top step being level with the deck floor. . And never rely on toe nails only to attach ur stringers to the deck frame.. get under the deck and screw through the band and into the stringer it'll be much stronger. . U can also toe nail it too but like I say I wouldn't rely on those only
Truth be told, i would rather the challenge be separated, same tools, same materials, same parameters, HOWEVER. the two contestants would be separated and have either 24 or 48 hours to complete it instead. Quality over quantity.
I gave it to the bully because of the spindles. Even though that narrow space on the stairs bothers me and no overhang on his decking.
FWIW, I found this quite impressive, since I'm already over 4 hours on this project, and I still haven't bought my first piece of lumber. 😳
This was very entertaining to watch. I know for sure I would not have been able to finish it in that time span.
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