The time and effort he puts on his videos and the knowledge he shares to others is amazing. My father was a carpenter and could build a home from the ground up. I'm so grateful that some of his knowledge rubbed off on me. I learned a lot from him.
Just know that I'm a fan and I love the remodel stuff, the copper mug, and the totem poles. I watch you because you're a craftsman at everything you do.
2 minutes in and you answered something I’ve been wondering for 6 years. We have a 9’ window in the front of our house. Consequently, there is a noticeable dip in the trusses above that header. Thanks for the info!
You are 100% right about the kiln dried headers shrinking and warping. I have repaired countless sliding patio doors where the header has warped or moved and caused the frame to deflect. Sometimes to the point where the glass mysteriously explodes. Usually it just makes the door hard to open or wears out the rollers prematurely.
If you don't have the right router setup an alternative method is to drill locator holes from inside at the corners and then connect the dots and cut with circular saw or jig saw from outside. Router throws so much more dust. Love your videos.
Thank you for this video. We are about to tackle an almost identical project in my kitchen and in the upstairs bathroom. I will watch it about ten more times before I actually begin, but this is a great start for DIYers tackling major projects. You are awesome!
Nice work and glad you didn't have to mess with the interior valance. Thought you were going to explain in a little more detail how to reframe and prep for window and same for a door.
This might be an old video, but its the best how to ive seen for this. Putting a (wider) window in a former door opening and was pretty concerned about how to provide proper structural support while the header was removed. Easier than i thought!
Great logo and great job on the house man! After it's all finished, I hope you do a before/after video showing the massive improvements. I've been following along this whole time and have forgotten what it looked like before. Haha. Great job!
Well this way she has at least some sorts of a male example. Her lazy ass beer drinking daddy is not much of an example of hard working and good moral and ethics.
MrBananadrunk you're obviously projecting your own issues on to others you don't even know. I pray you are able to get the help you need. God bless you.
Excellent work as usual! I'm curious why you fold the Tyvek into the opening. It's always been my understanding that you tape the flange directly to the sheathing, then fold the Tyvek over the flange and tape it. My understanding is that any water that gets behind the house wrap could makes its way behind the flange into the opening if it isn't taped directly to the sheathing.
Popcorn cielings that sparkle-the sparkle is asbestos. Thank you for the tip on the lumber above windows and doors. Currently restoring wood window frames. Popped trim after back door started falling out. Jerks took out vintage door but couldn't be bothered to reframe so was only attached to the house by 2 screws at the lock. They sawed through a window stud when they put in the dryer vent-is that going to be a problem??? I was really upset to find that! Wonderful to watch a man love his home-awesome work-can you help me unflop mine???
Jesse, great work fella, as always! Can you go over and give those two guys at pure living for life a helping hand to do their house?! :D you did all this on your own and bossed it!
I love your videos, great craftsman skills on making woodworking.. Just last weekend did the same thing on my house :) used 390Lx36Hx14W cm glued wood beam to support roof over my new sliding doors :)
Remove the popcorn by tarping the room then spraying the ceiling gently with your hose, using a wide flat blade to scrape it off. It's incredibly easy! Of course then you have to tape, re-mud, prime & paint... so...... I hope you didn't ruin it! Good luck, love your projects (house included)!
insert random comment on how this SHOULD have been done and state how i have a PHD in engineering and 500 years experience. all kidding aside, well done samurai.
As a general carpenter... Frame and finish we usually use a Sawzall to cut windows out. This is the first time I have seen somebody use a router to cut windows out.
Just been looking at this video and wondering how you would get that window out to replace it? How would you get the nails out if it was concrete block wall in front of timber kit?
i noticed that you used screws as opposed to nails. Any specific reason? I was told by a carpenter like yourself to use nails when I can because nails bend and screws snap. great video!
I'm going to be so real at 3:17 when cut the hole frame out i so thinking about a patio door up there and that's a bedroom you doing it would have look so sweet..😎.. but thanks for the video and like always great job
Back when the house was being built, if the ceiling was getting the spray on popcorn finish, the drywall tapers did a very quick and dirty tape job on the ceiling which means if you're going to scrape it off and paint it, you're going to spend a lot of time and effort (money) to get it ready for paint. Also, my ceilings never got a coat of primer. My experience circa 1980.
Popcorn ceiling removal = might as well rehang new drywall. Plus it's his bedroom so that'll be a nasty mess even with plastic and tape. Or he moves the furniture out. Either way it sucks.
Popcorn ceiling? Just go over it with 1/2" drywall, seems like a lot but it's waaaay easier than scraping popcorn and who cares if the ceiling is a 1/2 lower. Measure, cut a 1/4 shy fits everytime! Great video thanks for posting
Unrelated question to this video. But anyways long time fan. Was just curious if it's reliable to join a few prices of wood long ways, for like a desk top, using joints instead of dowels or biscuits and if it would even look good or even be worth the time it wood take to do that? Please and thank you 🙏
just a small correction for anyone who is interested.. the beam used is called an LVL (laminated veneer Lumber). A glulam beam is made of dimensional lumber (often Fir) stacked on one another on flat. I'm sure the samurai knows this and just slipped up. Just so you don't go order a glulam and get surprised with the bill. :P
Don't you jjust love it when the little lady moans about the mess you're making and comes in with the brush in order to demonstrate the point even though you're only half way done. Gotta love them wives man.
How come he did most of the framing with screws and then nailed the furring strips? I thought it was better practice to use nails when framing. Just curious.
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Finally, after watching half a dozen videos, this guy explains it quickly and efficiently. Thanks!
Loved the little ladder dance at 10.50. Great video. G'day from Australia 🔨🔨
The time and effort he puts on his videos and the knowledge he shares to others is amazing. My father was a carpenter and could build a home from the ground up. I'm so grateful that some of his knowledge rubbed off on me. I learned a lot from him.
using the router with the flushtrim bit was a brilliant idea , innovative thinking .
FOMI1970 great idea but not innovative, that's more or less what the flush bit is made for - does the same job when cutting letter boxes in doors too
FOMI1970 been done forever
Great idea, but where are your goggles/glasses? A face full of dust while using a router on a ladder, yikes. Keep up the great work!
Just know that I'm a fan and I love the remodel stuff, the copper mug, and the totem poles. I watch you because you're a craftsman at everything you do.
2 minutes in and you answered something I’ve been wondering for 6 years. We have a 9’ window in the front of our house. Consequently, there is a noticeable dip in the trusses above that header. Thanks for the info!
Love those videos, its stuff we carpenters face all the time
Nice video! Glad to see the Samurai back on this project. I am looking forward to more videos!!!!
I like how neat and tidy looking you make all your jobs.
Now I know how it's done??? Well I watched you do it, but that doesn't mean I know how - Your Canadian humor cracks me up! Nice job.
You are 100% right about the kiln dried headers shrinking and warping. I have repaired countless sliding patio doors where the header has warped or moved and caused the frame to deflect. Sometimes to the point where the glass mysteriously explodes. Usually it just makes the door hard to open or wears out the rollers prematurely.
If you don't have the right router setup an alternative method is to drill locator holes from inside at the corners and then connect the dots and cut with circular saw or jig saw from outside. Router throws so much more dust. Love your videos.
Thank you for this video. We are about to tackle an almost identical project in my kitchen and in the upstairs bathroom. I will watch it about ten more times before I actually begin, but this is a great start for DIYers tackling major projects. You are awesome!
Woah, super clean lines with that router. Perfect.
Nice work and glad you didn't have to mess with the interior valance. Thought you were going to explain in a little more detail how to reframe and prep for window and same for a door.
Always fun to watch you work.
Nothing like a cold one as a reward for good work. Cheers
Thanks for showing this. It doesn't seem nearly as overwhelming after watching.
I've got to say, your content has to be some of the best on UA-cam and your info is great! Thanks man!
This might be an old video, but its the best how to ive seen for this. Putting a (wider) window in a former door opening and was pretty concerned about how to provide proper structural support while the header was removed. Easier than i thought!
Really the valance is awesome, cause you got insulation behind that header!
Fun watch this stuff after work every day. Love it
Your router sounds like chewbacca. Killer video man! love it
Great logo and great job on the house man! After it's all finished, I hope you do a before/after video showing the massive improvements. I've been following along this whole time and have forgotten what it looked like before. Haha. Great job!
Love the little "ladder dance" when routing out the opening. :-)
Was just checking your channel for any videos I might have missed when you uploaded this, haha.
This video really helps me!👍👍👍👍 thanks
My two-year-old daughter and I are watching this and she keep saying more Carpenter more Carpenter!
+ Michael Morrow Yeah I hear you... I feed my little daughter marshmallows while we're watching and I call THEM "carpenter". Works great.
Well this way she has at least some sorts of a male example. Her lazy ass beer drinking daddy is not much of an example of hard working and good moral and ethics.
MrBananadrunk you're obviously projecting your own issues on to others you don't even know. I pray you are able to get the help you need. God bless you.
Excellent work as usual! I'm curious why you fold the Tyvek into the opening. It's always been my understanding that you tape the flange directly to the sheathing, then fold the Tyvek over the flange and tape it. My understanding is that any water that gets behind the house wrap could makes its way behind the flange into the opening if it isn't taped directly to the sheathing.
Fantastic video, thanks man for sharing your knowledge and God bless you and your family.
Dude! That was awesome. you make it look so easy!
Looking amazing, love to see your work on your house. Thank you for sharing your amazing video. God bless you and your family
Nice samurai
Popcorn cielings that sparkle-the sparkle is asbestos. Thank you for the tip on the lumber above windows and doors. Currently restoring wood window frames. Popped trim after back door started falling out. Jerks took out vintage door but couldn't be bothered to reframe so was only attached to the house by 2 screws at the lock. They sawed through a window stud when they put in the dryer vent-is that going to be a problem??? I was really upset to find that! Wonderful to watch a man love his home-awesome work-can you help me unflop mine???
Your videos are beautiful, man. Great work! Makes me want to get on my tools and rock 'n roll!
Cool!! Let's see the bomb proof cabinet/stand it'll sit on.. inspired
great job , just picked up a few tricks of yours from this video. thanks
Informative and Entertaining! Thanks
Did you miss an opportunity for a little exterior insulation when you added the strapping to push out the exterior wall?
I really learn a lot from you. Thank you for putting out great content.
great job. really enjoyed. congratulations.
Keep it up! I love your shows!
Thumbs up for the Hawaii shirt!!
omg, the idear to do the openings with a flush trim bit is genious ^^ i had to do this with a jigsaw untill now -.-
Even with a helper, I use the router method on all exterior openings. I also use the Rotozip to cut interior openings.
Jesse, great work fella, as always! Can you go over and give those two guys at pure living for life a helping hand to do their house?! :D you did all this on your own and bossed it!
That was the best use of a router I’ve ever seen
Thanks!
Great tips buddy!
Here in wa state they want the top window flange under the tyvec. And window wrap on the sides to flash away and down the sides.
that room will be alot brighter, nice work. How will you deal with the railing on the deck? wont it be higher than the window?
I like it I'm going to definitely getting one
I love your videos, great craftsman skills on making woodworking.. Just last weekend did the same thing on my house :) used 390Lx36Hx14W cm glued wood beam to support roof over my new sliding doors :)
nice job!
Thank you for the education! Much appreciated.
Great job!.Thank you.
Remove the popcorn by tarping the room then spraying the ceiling gently with your hose, using a wide flat blade to scrape it off. It's incredibly easy! Of course then you have to tape, re-mud, prime & paint... so...... I hope you didn't ruin it! Good luck, love your projects (house included)!
Hey Bud! Love the new shirt designs! Also digging the bed design in the background. Might that be a future video/project/plan?
Flush trim router bit= Genius.
Very nice bon !
Is that the same bit you would use for doing Formica counter tops?
Does the glue in your plywood play hell with the router bit's cutting edge?
What was the black tape along the bottom of the window? I didn't hear it mentioned.
insert random comment on how this SHOULD have been done and state how i have a PHD in engineering and 500 years experience. all kidding aside, well done samurai.
great video as always look forward to more :) keep up the good work
just one thing!......GOOD JOB
As a general carpenter... Frame and finish we usually use a Sawzall to cut windows out. This is the first time I have seen somebody use a router to cut windows out.
la croix's are so good though. and that's a nice window.
Man thanks for the tutorial!!
Just been looking at this video and wondering how you would get that window out to replace it? How would you get the nails out if it was concrete block wall in front of timber kit?
Go inside, use small long drill to drill corners, go outside, flick chalk lines between holes, cut with circ. #highfives
Waiting for the nightstand build now to replace the plastic drawers!
i noticed that you used screws as opposed to nails. Any specific reason? I was told by a carpenter like yourself to use nails when I can because nails bend and screws snap. great video!
I'm going to be so real at 3:17 when cut the hole frame out i so thinking about a patio door up there and that's a bedroom you doing it would have look so sweet..😎.. but thanks for the video and like always great job
Sweating my bag off! Yep
Hi, What kind of suction cup did you use to lift the window?
Great video. I like the cutting work with the router, it looks easier than using a jigsaw. How much prep did it take?
what is the name of that black membrane you put under the window?
The summer is over. It is time for construction to finish winter is coming.
Nice
Remove the popcorn ceiling. Its evil. Down with popcorn ceiling!
also highly likely to be asbestos, you don't want to go messing with that
Yep, it's about $2.50/sqft to have professional abatement, depending on where you live.
Back when the house was being built, if the ceiling was getting the spray on popcorn finish, the drywall tapers did a very quick and dirty tape job on the ceiling which means if you're going to scrape it off and paint it, you're going to spend a lot of time and effort (money) to get it ready for paint. Also, my ceilings never got a coat of primer. My experience circa 1980.
Popcorn ceiling removal = might as well rehang new drywall. Plus it's his bedroom so that'll be a nasty mess even with plastic and tape. Or he moves the furniture out. Either way it sucks.
there are youtube videos with seemingly simple solutions to removing it yourself.
Popcorn ceiling? Just go over it with 1/2" drywall, seems like a lot but it's waaaay easier than scraping popcorn and who cares if the ceiling is a 1/2 lower. Measure, cut a 1/4 shy fits everytime! Great video thanks for posting
Why not use a trim router instead of the heavy plunge one?
Great job. I was also wondering about the door. Perhaps you're still waiting for it to arrive.
"Blah blah blah get back to work" That completely cracked me up. Thanks for the laugh!
lol need beer lol awesome video like that router bit to do a nice clean opening cut.
Unrelated question to this video. But anyways long time fan. Was just curious if it's reliable to join a few prices of wood long ways, for like a desk top, using joints instead of dowels or biscuits and if it would even look good or even be worth the time it wood take to do that? Please and thank you 🙏
AngelousDB yes... or you can glue the edges as long as they are planed flat and use trusty clamps to keep even pressure across the piece. 😄
You should built something with reclaimed barn wood keep up the good vids
why so little insulation? is it just cheap enough to heat the house as it is?
just a small correction for anyone who is interested.. the beam used is called an LVL (laminated veneer Lumber). A glulam beam is made of dimensional lumber (often Fir) stacked on one another on flat. I'm sure the samurai knows this and just slipped up. Just so you don't go order a glulam and get surprised with the bill. :P
Yep...I put one up in my house earlier this year...Three 14" wide, 13 foot long all screwed and glued together. she's heavy!!
Do you have the square the corners after using the trim router ?
Slap Stick no Im sure not but it doesnt take much to just cut it out with a jigsaw/skilsaw/chisel/boxcutter
What brand toolbelt would a samuri carpenter recommend
I’m sorry but use what at 2:18 Thanks!
Do you guys ( candians ) ply all walls ? Is it for bracing or insulation??
chris dawson It is to keep the polar bears out
:07........ I paused so I can make my first comment......'like' just as I already did, guys. Why wait? It's the Samurai, it's top notch.
Can someone tell me where Samurai gets his background tunes? I have loved every song in his videos and would like to find the full versions!
Don't you jjust love it when the little lady moans about the mess you're making and comes in with the brush in order to demonstrate the point even though you're only half way done. Gotta love them wives man.
How come he did most of the framing with screws and then nailed the furring strips? I thought it was better practice to use nails when framing. Just curious.
Nice "John Belushi" move on the ladder!
Wait, what about the door? Wasn't that opening next to the window going to be a door?
he finally learned to schedule and budget?
Or he forgot?
one step at a time. if he did the door at the same time as the window he would have likely had both unfinished by sundown on the next day.
He was running out of time and needed a sealed room for sleeping.
No silly, that was the day before.