How to Cut Super Shims
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- Опубліковано 29 гру 2017
- At 12 FEET long instead of 12 inches Super Shims can resolve conditions way beyond what store-bought shims can handle. This video shows the process I use for to cut shims of virtually any length and thickness. Along with countless other applications, Super Shims can be used to level up floor or wall framing that's lost its original trueness. They're a great way to fur concrete walls that are out of plumb or concrete floors that settled or were never level in the first place.
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You skipped a few steps. You went from 6 feet to two 6 feet shims put end to end NOT a 12 foot shim. You should denote that in this video and description that you DID NOT MAKE A 12 FOOT SHIM.
I'm afraid you missed the part where I address that Phillip: re watch from this timestamp and see if it makes sense:
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@@NextLevelCarpentry Afraid not. It's even on the video thumnail and at 48 seconds. Geeez
If you don't comprehend the fact that two pieces each 6ft long with the correct taper cut into them placed end-to-end make a 12 ft long shim I doubt there's anything I can say or do to convince you otherwise. I explain this situation clearly in the video saying that this method avoids the difficulties of cutting a one piece Shim that's 12 ft long. If you are nitpicking about that technical difference that makes absolutely no difference in Practical use then I give up.
It's not about two 6 foot pieces it's about how you falsely misinterpreted what the video thumbnail showed. You could also do 12 feet with three 4 foot pieces, etc., etc. It's the fact you LIED in your thumbnail. Even you said it was off by the measurement in the middle. Lol... Don't take your mistakes out on me bud...You clearly state starting at 27 seconds you will make "one." Lol
@@philsketball good grief, what a putz... go get a life already!
Actually, your editing skills aren't at all bad - so don't worry about that. Content is terrific. Thank you SO much for sharing your knowledge!
As a professional television broadcaster, I knew why you have so many "jump edits." Very few presenters can extemporize lengthy segments, obviating the need for edits, so we have developed techniques to "cover" the edits. One, is the simple "B" roll or "cut away" where you cover the audio edit(s) with video relating to your topic, so that your audio become a "voice over" disguising the edit with a shot of the subject matter, say the jig or tools or finished product you are describing.
The other technique is the camera turn which requires either a second camera you can turn to, or a reset to a different camera angle of you continuing the dialogue.
Now, I realize you may not require that level of polish in your current production, but if you ever decide to take your videos to Next Level Production, these techniques and others are well described in online offerings on film production.
But, as we always say, "Content is King" and your content is second to none.
You're hired!
Knowing what it takes for Next Level video production and implementing those needs are two entirely different things... I'm glad someone like you with in-depth knowledge of video production is willing to suffer through substandard editing by placing enough value on the content because that's the only hope I have four building Next Level carpentry on UA-cam
Best, Matt
That was so nice of you to share your knowledge.
@@NextLevelCarpentry I enjoyed the editing. You have three gifts: expertise at your job, concise teaching skills, and editing content. You excel at the first two, that earns you a pass at the third. (and makes for interesting viewing...)
@@DanielinLaTuna Thanks for givin' me a pass on the editing part... it's definitely the hardest part of being a UA-cam content producer. "interesting viewing" is a kindly opinion which I appreciate! Best, Matt
As busy as most are, there isn’t a place for a reasonable person to complain about free, awesome advice and demonstration. You have taken the time to show well produced video. I appreciate all of your good content and helpful techniques, that I would not otherwise learn without a great deal of reading and OJT mistakes. The small “opps” actually make it a little more real, especially so, since you point it out. Thank You.
That comment just made my day Rick... thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts! Best, Matt
I love the outtakes! Makes me feel "normal"!
Oh, the outtakes! You'd feel far above normal if you were to see the 90% outtake pile that's left over after editing raw video... there's times it takes me 4 minutes to make one simple statement well enough to make it to the 'final cut' outtakes. Such is life... glad to know it has a positive effect for you Dan! Best, Matt
This is amazing, and I like that you got a tiny bow in one of those shims due to tension changes in your 2x4, very real world. It helps noobs like me see the whole process and feel better about working through precision challenges without discouragement. This IS gold as per another comment below.
Several comments. First, you pay attention to what you are saying, have obviously thought it through. Compare what you do to so many youtubers, who just prattle on and on, repeating themselves, correcting mistakes, etc. A few cuts in the video are no big deal. Second, the visual quality of your videos are way better than many. I've even watched while the camera was seeing the speakers belly, missing what his hands were doing. Finally, you have a different approach than any other youtuber I know. I am a hobby woodworker, not a carpenter, and I know the difference. Your your carpentry skills inform woodworking in a unique way. I'll probably never remodel a house, but I'll use lots of the things you teach. So, thanks! Great job!
Thanks for your considerate comment Andy... I really appreciate it. I continually work to improve overall video quality while including as much 'real' carpentry instruction as possible. The greatest shortcoming I face these days is slow video production output which limits often I can upload videos. I expect that to improve going forward and so I hope you find other Next Level Carpentry videos to watch in the meantime. Best, Matt
I'm new to the channel, but really appreciate the honesty in the errors made (instead of editing them out). They ALSO exhibit errors a first timer may make as well as how to fix them.
1. initial Shim took first inch off...
2. The "formerly straight" board used for first shim bowed immediately and threw off the second Shim...
VERY HELPFUL!
Welcome Clinton and thanks for feedback on video format here at Next Level Carpentry. Leaving my mistakes in for the world to see can be a bit embarrassing at times but I often learn more from mistakes than successes😎
Best, Matt
You're Right... I haven't seen this method anywhere else on UA-cam. Thumbs Up & Thanks !!
Don't worry about the takeouts, I don't notice - the quality of your craftsmanship speaks louder. Would rather have this quality and more videos, then "better" quality and fewer...
This is good, thanks, keep it up!
This is the single most useful video I have ever seen on how to level floor joists! It simply saved my subfloor renovation project. I have a 1.5 inch difference between the two corners over a 12 feet distance, and I didn’t like the idea of sistering every single joists. But this method is brilliant, thank you!!
You're sure welcome... should work like a charm if the floor joists are only sloped and not sagging too.
This was a great video. Exactly the solution I needed to get my old floor joists up to level. Thank you!
Hey, don't beat yourself up! Your a carpenter, not an actor.....
You are very clear in your descriptions. And you do first class work. You don't cut corners for speed. These days, most people squeeze the quality right out with speed, or their boss is yelling at them to go faster...
I subscribed...thank you for all the time you have donated. Easiest is to just quietly do the work your self.....next hardest and painful is to train an apprentice...hardest of all is to make a video, verbally trying to explain every little step you fly through in your mind....I couldn't do it....
just jim
long time dust maker.....
'preciate that 'just Jim'... your comment is very encouraging and I thank you for it! Best, Matt
appreciate you showing the reason for the "choppy" video. like the honesty and openness
and love the videos... ive been subscribed for a while...as a new woodworker its great to see these things explained so well!
You're welcome Graham... thanks for givin' me a pass on my 'choppy' video production... Best, Matt
This video really solved a problem I had on my bathroom remodel project; so glad I found it. Very well done and easy to understand. Thank you.
Glad this helped out... thanks for lettin' me know Sam! Best, Matt
Thank you very much for showing us this! I mimicked the jig and worked through a few trial/error, but overall, was able to make a 12' shim! Thank you! I used that for 46" shims as well. Had to build a small platform for a working area in my basement. The slope goes from right to left and back to front. Took longer than expected, but overall, your video helped me out! Thank you again!
I have a bathroom that I am prepping with concrete boards for tile. The wall is out and this will be priceless. Thank you!!!
Should work like a charm... and each one gets easier than the last as you develop a system for shimming that wall plumb... good luck, Raymond! Best, Matt
Thank you for sharing this knowledge. It's great watching you work!
Amazing technique. This video was sooo helpful. I corrected a significant sinking of the floor in the hallway before hardwood installation. it dropped 1/2" over 2 feet. Thanks to the super shims, it totally levelled. What great work! Thank you so much.
Thanks for letting me know you were able to deploy Super Shims after seeing this video. Now it's in YOUR bag of tricks to share with others! Best, Matt
I’m so happy I came across your channel. I actually need to make some super shims to square up my deck to attach my skirting. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you
I'm happy you came across Next Level Carpentry too! 😎
Suoer kudos! Your project sounds like the perfect application for making super shims with this technique.
Best,
Matt
Thank you Matt for all the work you put out for us to learn from. The more I watch and learn from you, the more it's evident that you're a good man as well.
You're welcome Rob... glad to know you're finding useful stuff in the time spent watching NLC videos... much appreciated. I strive to maintain any high opinions people might form of me in an effort to not disappoint. Best, Matt
Hi Matt, just wanted to thank you for sharing. I'm in the middle of a major renovation, and your super shim technique has saved me many hours and headaches. Thanks!
Glad to hear it Ben... it's my hope that NLC video do exactly that: make someone's life a little bit easier. Not that remodeling is every easy, but at least you feel like you're winning! Best, Matt
First saw this vid a few years ago but didn’t need long shims till this week while doing a bathroom remodel. Worked great to true up the walls before installing tile backer board. Thanks Matt!
Thanks for letting me know Bern... and you're quite welcome!
You get it done. No question. Thank you
Got to 'publish or perish' if you have any hope of being profitable in the remodeling business Ron... those who earn a living from publishing tips like this (as I hope to some day) can afford to diddle in their work and not end up in a soup line. 😎 Best, Matt
Great video and talk through Matt. Keep up the good work. Thank you so much for your efforts, brilliant!
Hi Paul, Glad you like the video... I'll keep your encouraging assessment of 'brilliant' in mind as I continue to press on through the learning curve of YouTubing in my best effort to 'keep up the good work'!
Best of 2018 for you and yours!
Matt
Wish I had seen your video years ago when remodeling my mother's 100 year old home, where nothing was plumb or level. Those super shims would have saved me so much grief. Awesome videos displaying your incredible skill and knowledge. Keep them coming!!!
Thanks again for these videos. For all intensive purposes you are badass!
I wish I had you as an influence in my life. You are a great teacher and a master artisan. Thank you for your generosity, it's greatly appreciated.
You're too kind Robert... thanks for sayin'! Best, Matt
WOW! Great video, thank you so much for creating and sharing.
Another really useful video. What you show and explain is far more valuable and useful than getting the filming perfect. Keep up the great work and Happy New Year from the UK.
Thanks Al! I debated adding that 38 second long 'raw video' segment as too apologetic but decided to include it so sympathetic and appreciative viewers like yourself have a look behind the scenes. I really appreciate your support... and HNY to the UK too! :-)
Best,
Matt
Yea no worries on the editing issues, the content overrides that by far, keep them coming
Thanks guys! I gotta tell you: this UA-cam thing makes me feel like a noob all over again... I remember when it was a serious challenge to accurately layout and cut a common rafter... some of those early rafters were as rough as my raw video footage currently is :-)
I like your videos because you cover topics/skills that I NEVER knew about. There were times where I could use some of your techniques. I'm retired and just help out friends with minor and not-so-minor repairs.
Thanks Daniel... glad to know you like Next Level Carpentry videos and find them useful. I really try to include stuff that's useful to me on both major and minor projects and it's always good to hear it's working 😁😎
Thank you! I wish I would have known this a few years back. Oh well, mental note made.
I had a lot of sanding to get those shims just so.
UA-cam is magic for allowing people like yourself to mentor us young folk without leaving our homes in search of the best craftsmen and women. Thank you for all the hard work.
Thank you sir! I was asked to make some 12’ shims at work and I couldn’t think of how to make them all consistent with the garbage lumber we have! Going to make tomorrow a much easier day for me
You're quite welcome... once you straighten a piece to start with you should be golden!
Great video and technique, never thought of making shimms in 2/3 pieces. Thankyou.
This is great! I am converting a porch to a room for my grand piano and found the ceiling joists sloped over an inch from front to back over 12 feet. With this technique and a laser level, I was able to level the ceiling from to back and side to side. As it is an old house, each joist had a different slope, and there was a joint in each about half-way in, giving slightly different slopes on either side of the joint. I used a dial caliper to measure each point and create the shim. Thank you sooo much!
Glad to hear it John... that's exactly the sort of project I had in mind when producing this video... nice work! Best, Matt
Awesome, Just what I need for a remodeling job I am currently working on. This is the best solution and I cannot wait to try it. Tnank you so much.
I'm looking forward to lots of great new videos from you in 2018. Thank you for all of your efforts to get these out here for us. Best wishes for 2018; Have a Happy New Year!!
Thanks! It's encouraging comments like yours that motivate me to continue channel building... everything you do in the way of commenting (like this) and sharing videos you like is greatly appreciated...
HKN2U2!!
Best,
Matt
Whilst it's a slightly older video and everyones already commented I just wanted to throw my hat into the ring. I am here to learn about something specific that you have taught REMARKABLY well. The quality of your video is actually very good, does it have the polish and sizzle of others? No. Do I care? No. Fantastic channel, great knowledge, well presented - thanks very much
Your comment just made my day James... thanks for watching AND commenting on a rather ancient video! Best, Matt
Next Level Carpentry a pleasure, subbed
@@walkie1985 thanks for the sub... sahweet!😎
Matt, thanks for the videos. They intrigue me, this one included. Even if I were to never use any of your tips, the thought process you take to get from start to finish resonates with the engineer in me. Oh, and I likely will be using your tips some day some way. Regards.
You're welcome Tim and thanks for your comment comments like yours help me to bettervunderstand and tune in to the next level carpentry audience. In time that will help me produce videos that meet the needs and desires of viewers so I appreciate the feedback. An aside: When I finished high school but I could not fathom going to school for engineering or anything else really and I just jumped into carpentry trade. Over the years I've had the pleasure and good fortune of meeting and working with a number of very smart yet practical and down-to-earth engineers and from them I have come to really appreciate their depth of knowledge and Broad understanding of the way things work, especially as they apply to the construction trades. All this is to acknowledge your mention of the engineer in you and let you know that those who devote their lives to the heavy lifting of engineering deserve a great deal of credit and respect.
Best, Matt
I've seen those in action to install guides of glass doors on an angled surface.
Very Helpful. Easy to understand.
One of many uses for sure onpsxmember... thanks for commenting! Best, Matt
Having made videos, I empathize with the process. This is a masterful method for longer shims. Thanks for the effort and the information!
Love it. Worked great for me. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your effort in what you do on this channel
You're welcome Roger... when you watch and take a minute to comment you are contributing to the success of Next Level carpentry and I appreciate that! Bsst, Matt
So, the quality of your video is just fine. I have no doubt you'll smooth up as you go along but honestly what you're doing with the clipping of the video is exactly what Hollywood does all the time. Nothing to be embarrassed about. I sure do wish I had seen this video 30 years ago. I know you didn't make it that long ago but now at least I have the information to carry forward. Thank you.
Thanks for your considerate comment Mark... You're very welcome! It's always good to know someone got the message despite less than wonderful video production. Hope you're able to check out newer Next Level Carpentry videos where I try to maintain content density and quality but improve video production to offer the best of both worlds. Best, Matt
Great video and thanks for the humble honesty
You're welcome.. and thank YOU Cliff! If I were a country songwriter I'd do an edit of an old favorite ... Oh Lord, it's NOT hard to be humble, when I'm imperfect in ev-er-y way... 😲😏😁😎 Best, Matt
Thank you for showing this method. I do a lot of remodeling on old houses and this technique is time saver and makes it possible to straighten walls and floors relatively easily.
Definitely a remodeler's secret weapon! 😎
Thanks very much for sharing, it helped me how to straighten my super off balanced studs in order to put my drywalls. I didn't expect UA-cam will have videos to teach you how to cut super shims. Thank you!
this is an outstanding tutorial on how to do this. will be perfect to level our hot tub on uneven concrete. thank you for taking time to do this video!
Yours sounds like an excellent application for this method... good luck and happy hot-tubbin'! Best, Matt
Super practical and useful- thank you! Thank you for your effort and patience to bring us such a great resource.
Mountain Drew... great channel name LOL. Thanks for sharing your appreciation of this video! Best, Matt
Long live your videos, It's a good way to be remembered forever.
Pretty slick bud. Clear, concise, professional. Will use it. Sure beats trying to cut one with a chalk line and skil saw. Please keep up the vids. Your doing an excellent job.
Thanks for sharing your process & explaining so clearly.
Great vid mate , this is instructional gold ! These are the tips that if you have enough time on your hands you could eventually figure out for yourself, maybe ? So thank you for sharing your knowledge like this . If you pursue perfection in your vids the way you do with carpentry you have no worries, I do however think that a lot of people who watch these vids care more about content than production .We never stop learning , I’ve been in the game over 30 years and I’m picking up some decent , real world tips off this channel. Thanks for your time and effort Matt . 👍
I hope you know how much I appreciate your comment Marc! It's rewarding to know that with 30+ years 'in the game' you're still interested in picking up new 'real world tips' and take the time to let me know you've found some here. You're most welcome for the 'time and effort'... viewers like you make this all possible and I really appreciate it!
Sounds like we share a desire to 'pursue perfection' in our trade. You're right in that I try to apply that same pursuit to video production but I'll admit it's been a much more daunting challenge 😲 Carpentry came quite naturally but this video/technology stuff can be a real bugger! Not sure if you've seen the 'Super Sawhorse' video or not yet but it's the one I'm most proud of.... it should be considering the 6-month time span it took to 'build' that video... but it's now the high-water mark I'm working to maintain.... sorry, rambling here... thanks for being the kind of person who spreads encouragement and appreciation! Look forward to any other comments you care to make here.... Best, Matt
excellent video moved right along
Happy New Year Matt looking forward to your amazing videos next year.
HNY2U2 Fred! With encouragement like this I'm working towards putting out content that viewers like you will find helpful and beneficial in 2018... thanks for being an active subscriber by commenting!
Best,
Matt
I have really enjoyed watching your videos and have subscribed. I look forward to new ones. This is what UA-cam is all about, sharing knowledge and understanding with others.
Thanks for the sub Chuck... it's exciting to watch 100K subscribers come into focus on the horizon and I'm glad to know you're part of that dream becoming reality! Best, Matt
Thanks for the video Matt!
You're welcome, mc52... and thanks for taking a sec to comment... I really appreciate it!
Matt
Matt your videos are great thanks for spending the time sharing your knowledge.Don’t ever worry about the quality of the video that’s not what we come here for we come for your knowledge not your video editing.Just a thought could you use the gauge off the level to set the height of the flat head screw ?
Pure genius, Mr B!!!
It's a bit embarrassing how obvious that is and it didn't occur to me :-( If I had an ego problem I'd delete your suggestion and claim it for my own:-) I'm going to pin your comment to the top so other viewers can benefit from this!
There's one minor detail that needs to be taken into consideration for this: there's a little space between the bottom of the Gauge body and the bottom of the level when the screw is turned to make the Gauge read zero. It's probably about 1/16" or so and is an intentional part of the design. It would certainly be worth having a little hard plastic shim or something at that exact thickness available to compensate for the difference between the actual measurement and the protrusion of the measuring screw. Your simple suggestion would simultaneously increase accuracy and reduce time... 'lean thinking' at it's finest!
All the best in 2018!
Matt
Matt, it's not often that humility is found in the world nowadays. Much respect to you and appreciation for sharing your knowledge. These super shims, i can't wait to try to make them!
All the best to you, sir!
Appreciation is not as common as it might be either so I thank you for yours! I think you'll find that using this process for making long shims is pretty amazing. Just doesn't seem like it should be possible using such basic tools so it always makes me smile how well it works out. Work safely and have fun! Best, Matt
I sure wish I had this information when I was remodeling my first house. but now I am way to disabled to do any carpentry work at all. But I still enjoy learning new things. Great video. Stay health.
You're the only one I've ever seen to have a straightener like that. Mine was white oak, 6" by 10'. One time
I had to mill about 700 b.f. of 4/4 white oak by 10', random widths. They were being ripped to 3/4", 1", 1 1/4",
1 1/2", 2", and 2 1/2" strips, full length, for acoustic treatments. I took the straightest board, and cut it till it
was very straight, and for the next 30 years or so, it was the board straightener of my shop. Just had to
replace the push block at the end of it a few times. Glad I saw yours. Sawdust Bob.
A full 10' long white oak dedicated is a wonderful thing to behold, Sawdustbob... sometimes the best things in life are 'free', right?! Best, Matt
@@NextLevelCarpentry Right.
Thank you very much! Great explanation and very useful method for correcting issues.
Excellent video on making super shims. I have a floor that is bowing and finally figured out hot to make it perfect.
Thanks for your comment Richie, hope you're able to adapt this to fix your 'bowing' floor. This method will allow you to level a flat floor that is sloped, however, and I'm sure you know this, these shims are an even taper, not one that varies, which is what it takes to level a floor that's actually 'bowed'. To completely flatten a floor that's bowed you'd need to scribe your shim to fit the bow and then snap a straight, level line and make a long cut to fill the curve of the bow. Hope that makes sense? Best, Matt
Excellent video, well-explained. You make it seem easy. This is exactly what I've been looking for.
Great tips Professor Mat!!
Thanks for the comment Jim... I think you'll find this method helpful like I do every time I use it on a project. 😎 Best, Matt
I've just started working on my unfinished second floor and I have an wall that is over an inch out of plumb and ceiling joists in one room that are 3/4 of an inch out of level. Long story how it got that way, but moving on I just want to say how grateful I am to have watched your video. I built this jig and I've got incredible shim accuracy out of 8 foot lumber. I'm able to cut several shims from 2.x4s until it gets too thin to cut. I have several hold downs to keep the stock straight and I measure absolute values from the factory sheet edge to edges of cut stock for these successive cuts. Anyway, thanks for the tip and nice video!
Glad to hear this helped Rick thanks for letting me know!
The project you describe is exactly why I produced this video because it is the perfect solution for righting the wrongs in old crooked structures..
Brilliant. I'll use this to correct some studs when I reclad... SO much easier and cleaner than the methods I had in mind. Thank you
I'm looking to level a floor in my basement - this looks like exactly what I need.
For what it's worth, I didn't even notice the jump cuts until you pointed it out. Maybe it's because I grew up watching youtube, where jump cuts have been pretty much the standard since its inception.
I wish more viewers had your 'immunity' to jump cuts Alan! Thanks for watching and commenting... hope your leveling project goes well... Best, Matt
This is really cool! Thanks for sharing your knowledge
For sure, Jason... thanks for commenting... hope you find some other Next Level Carpentry videos worthwhile! Best, Matt
Nicely done Matt! Looking forward to many more great tips and tricks. Cheers!
Kevin, thanks for the comment and compliment... and for adding a group of NLC videos to your liked video Playlist... stay tuned for more :-) Matt
Very useful and well done videos. Yours are definitely the best I have found.
thanks for the compliment here Paul... I really try to show stuff I think is worthwhile so it's always nice to hear it's working. Best, Matt
Nice continuation of methods using the straight edge fixture.
James, thanks for commenting... truth be told I started out building one long video to combine all 3 'continuation' segments but that kind of blew up on me. That set me back a good week but in the end it worked out better to make 3 separate segments... and I'm glad you were able to find the pieces. I really do find these tools and methods invaluable for everyday remodeling projects I do for clients...
Best,
Matt
I love this. And I find your tips fascinating. And I like you too. So keep going. You're very inspiring.
Hey thanks... and great name... Matthew! Any time I can be seen as fascinating and inspiring I'm gonna keep at it! 😁😎 Hope you're able to check out newer videos here at Next Level Carpentry as time goes on. Best, Matt
One of the features of these videos that appeals to me is his honesty about how things work. If subtle changes in the wood stock produce outcomes that are slightly different than expected, he honestly reports the outcome. This allows us to be particularly aware of how changes in wood stock (such as bowing) may affect processes he uses (such as how he makes "supershims").
Love the channel!
Great stuff, you do a great job of showing interesting techniques. I recently watched your video on making push sticks, now that I have bought a new table saw, I plan to make some for my shop. Keep up the fine work.
'preciate it moose... thanks for commenting... I think you'll really like the pushstick style! Best, Matt
Thank's Matt
For sharing
the outtakes.
It's good to see that you got some flaws like the rest of us!
Looking forward to your next video!
Always enjoy your teaching..ty sir!!
Thanks Chris... It's good to share with appreciative viewers! Best, Matt
Hi Matt,
Thanks for all your great tips and techniques. Very Much Appreciated!!
You're welcome, Mr Woo! I appreciate your comment as well :-) Best, Matt
This was very useful! Thanks
Thanks for making videos with substance! You do a great job making these videos. High production value. Don't ever feel self conscious about editing, you are a perfectionist in all things. ☺️
Thanks for your vote of confidence here Dean... much appreciated, especially in light of less gracious and understanding comment by the ungrateful.
Best, Matt
Thank you Matt as always very informative!! Happy New Year to you and your Family!!
Frank
Worked like a charm to level out a subfloor, thank you!
Glad to hear it, John! You never cease to amaze me with gifts of appreciation in a world where others offer criticism for the same content... Yours is a well received gift that will be put to good use... it's also a high-water mark for a Super Thanks gift to the Channel! 🙏😁😉
@@NextLevelCarpentry Just a small token of appreciation for the usefulness of what you create for us - finally had an application for supershims, 4 years after your original post!
Hope you are developing a "thick skin" to ignore the trolls, the rest of us really appreciate all you do to share your knowledge and expertise. Thank you Matt!
Great video! I use the how far out all the time, but never thought to use like this. Watched your video earlier on straightening boards, thanks for sharing your knowledge, will defo be using these techniques, and sharing them ;)
Thanks for watching, liking and sharing Brye... it's quite rewarding to know Next Level Carpentry videos are giving you new, useful 'networked' ideas! That's my main goal/mission for the channel... Best, Matt
This is great stuff Matt Thanks
You bet, Stephen, and you're most welcome! Thanks for adding Next Level Carpentry videos to your liked video playlist... it really helps with the UA-cam algorithm (somehow) and channel growth so I appreciate it. I don't have NLC organized very well but if you get to the home page and browse the 'Videos' tab you'll be able to find others you might find interesting... Best, Matt
Thanks for your tips and advice..
customer wanted flush mount lights on a 5 degree sloped ceiling, this helped me make mounting blocks to get the light level thanks!
Great to hear, Timothy! I like it when viewers are able to extrapolate techniques and apply them to other unique projects... you've got an agile mind! Best, Matt
brilliant,thanks,roy
Subbed several months ago....clicked the bell as well. Watched every second and loved every minute. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I truly appreciate the explanation and demonstration of the minute details such as the cut should be on the long side of the blade. I'll be implementing your instruction on my bathroom remodel...what a legacy!!! Thank you!
Thanks, T! If all the uploads on your channel are from the remodeling project you mention then you've undertaken quite an extensive project! If stuff you learn at Next Level Carpentry helps you in that effort then my purpose in building the channel is fulfilled. It's viewers like you who want/need to know how to actually DO things (rather than just watching someone else do things) who are my target audience. Stay tuned for more and all the best for 2018..
Matt
I think this was brilliant my friend and extremely informative, many thanks for sharing your knowledge
You're welcome, johnnie! It's not something you'll use every day but works amazingly well on those rare times when you need it... Best, Matt
Just getting my feet wet with carpentry. Watched all 3 vids, super helpful love learning tricks from masters!
This worked great for me, thanks.
Great video and thank you for sharing invaluable information with us.
21 2's, you're certainly welcome for the video and for commenting here... sharing this stuff to those who appreciate it is very rewarding!
Best,
Matt
Yeah, kept wondering for ages how you make stuff like this and came to the conclusion It was impossible without hi tech workshop machinery. Well, like many other things it turns out it is very easy. Because it always is easy if you know exactly how to do it.
Great tip! Much appreciated!
Love the pragmatic, real-world/job site applications You bring to UA-cam.
One of favorite channels!
Thanks for sayin' Michael... and thanks for watching! Best, Matt
Great video. I made the jig and it worked great. I could have used this 40 years ago but better late than never. I am working on my second bathroom remodel in my current home and needed to plumb, level and shim out the walls to line up with my shower base before applying tile. I was able to do the job on the 2nd bathroom in almost 3 weeks less time than the 1st one. Plus, my accuracy and repeatability was significantly better and very satisfying.
Glad to hear it James... it's wonderful when a plan comes together, right?! Best, Matt
Always so much to learn from you. videos are awesome and real!
Thanks for sayin' Bass Hunter... I think the best is yet to come at NLC..., 😉😎
Wish I had this vid for my basement bathroom renos during the summer! Great job great techniques thank you so much!
sennest,
The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time to plant a tree is today... so it is with knowledge gained! Thanks for commenting and I hope you find other useful stuff on Next Level Carpentry... since I don't do much social media, anything you in the way of spreading the word about this channel and sharing is really appreciated.
Best,
Matt
Hi Matt, watching the clip at the end of this video made me realise you're not superhuman after all :-) The quality of the explanations you give of what you do, and how you do it, are simply the best I've seen on UA-cam. Are you considering Patreon or some such option?
I for one would be happy to support your channel. ATB and HNY from me Jim Sear UK
Hi Jim, HYK2U2!!
Not superhuman by a long stretch... but wanted to assure friends and viewers
that I actually don't suffer from a nervous tick :-)
I'm strongly considering Patreon and intend to check into it. NLC desperately
needs a new channel trailer video and I suspect that the trailer and Patreon
projects will dovetail.
Your encouraging words are the support I value most although a monetary boost
is pretty motivational too. I don't think it applies to UK viewers but any
purchases made through links at the Next Level Carpentry Influencer's page at
Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/nextlevelcarpentry
are the same cost to buyers but pay a modest 'advertising fee' to me. I like the win-win nature of that arrangement best because I'm a reluctant but appreciative fundraiser :-) Viewers already put up with the monetizing ads I place on videos which, to date, provide just enough of a trickle of income to keep me in the game.Bottom line: the fact that support for my efforts comes to mind for you speaks volumes to me about your character and makes me glad to know you.
Sincerely,Matt
Appreciate your guidance sir.
Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea for making super shims. Very much appreciated. I've put your method into practice to make some shims to get the correct gradient for the top of my bay window. Thanks again 🙂
You're sure welcome! Just makes the whole rest of a project go so much better when you start out with a 'level playing field'... literally! 😉