I just started a new job with a remodel company a week ago. They sent me to do baseboard today and I used this trick for the first time. My boss stopped by a few hours later and it was the first thing he noticed. He loved it. The customer came soon after and also complimented me on it. Thanks a bunch! You got a new subscriber!
That’s awesome bro! When I have to re install baseboard after a floor install you’d just see me notching those boxes but from your experience maybe its that extra step the clients will love haha
I've been waiting 4 years since I've seen this, for an opportunity to use it. Finally got to use it on a nice stain grade job in a customer's man cave. he was absolutely thrilled
Key thing in your comment is that the outlets were the first thing noticed. I think this is one of the ugliest solutions I’ve seen to this issue. Just build an extender platform (a simple straight edge picture frame if you will) for the outlet cover to sit on top of and make sure this “frame” stands just proud of your baseboard. Use outlet extenders to allow you to bring the outlet out of the wall that extra bit. The outer edges of the face plate will rest on this frame/platform. Now your outlet is proud from the wall, and thicker than your baseboard and you can terminate the baseboard into the outlet frame with a straight cut. It looks so much better than this. Google “joy of moldings outlet frame” and you will see how much better that looks. As a woman I would be mad if a professional carpenter did this to my baseboards.
Ive had outlets in the baseboards......8 inch baseboard. We turn the plugs sideways and put spark arresters in each outlet and installed the plugs in the baseboards. Was weird to think of at first but very nice in the end.
I am installing baseboard for 30 years and never ever see something like this,amazing !!!! I am new suscriber and I am be here for ever,man you are a real mastercarpenter,my respects.
I have to tell you, I'm an electrician by trade, also painted and hung paper professionally for 15 years and a hobby woodworker all my life (at least 45 of my 55 years) you taught me some very cool stuff, love this detail of trimming around receptacles ! and the use of CA glue on your video on crown moldings was a game changer for me, brilliant ! I always say you can learn from anyone even an apprentice that says "hey why don't we do it like this?" and I'm like well I'll tell ya why ! cause I didn't think of it !!! lol lets give it a try !
For anyone watching, thats the difference between a craftsman, and a basic carpenter. You take pride in your work and it shows. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us.
I can't top any of the comments but to say you are as good as they get, built houses for 40 years as a GC. It is refreshing to see there are still craftsman out there that take pride in their work. God bless.
That's true craftsmanship. Troubleshooting, creativity, and solutions. It came out very well. Now those baseboards will have something more or less unique about them that will catch the eye.
I like that you know this stuff, but where did they teach you this. I took some classes in wood shop but didn't realize there was a different way, and better way. I've never seen this in my 65 years. Good work.!!
Hey man, hope you get this message. I am a 26 year old carpenter and have really gained lots of knowledge from your videos! Wanted to give you some feedback on things that I love that you do & hope you continue to do: (in order of importance) (1) I love how you give unbiased feedback on power tools (2) I love how you take the time to give us tips on very practical things that we encounter in the field (3) I love how you have improved your video quality and video editing skills. I've been watching for a while now and have definitely noticed the videos getting more professional. Anyways, keep keeping it real and hope you keep on posting! -Matt
Thankyou for the detailed instructions. Just followed this video to go around an 30" wide 2 3/16" off the floor HVAC return. Took two trays but it came out perfect!
Why didn't you just notch it O that's right you actually take pride in your work pay attention people this man is a true Craftsmen and very knowledgeable at what he does I have been doing home remodeling for 23 years and wish everyone would follow his foot steps support his channel he's proved his self and deserves it great video keep up the great work
Joseph Leonardo ive seen carpenters just rip the base down to it all goes under. Yeah ive seen some shotty work. Just because they use a saw they think they're a carpenter.
Joseph Leonardo I'm right there with you brother! Keep up the work ethic and pride in your work! Not everyone can do this .... well !! Thank you for caring enough to notice. Most people don't .
Man, you are awesome! I've been working on a remodel at my house, and now that I'm at the finish line, your videos are helping me do stuff I've never even thought of attempting before. I just used this procedure to trim around a cold air return, and it came out perfect. Keep up the great work!!
Hi, I don't even work in finish carpentry just your average DIYer but man I love your video's. I have learned so much from a true professional who takes PRIDE in his work we homeowners never really get to see this regularly enough when we need work doing. I am even watching your back catalogue of videos. Keep being you man a 1 of a kind tradesman sharing his knowledge with us simple folk :)
Believe it or not this used to be common. In fact I still see lots of plugs mounted right in old baseboards. They used to mount plugs *horizontal* so they could fit on a typical pre-1960 baseboard (baseboards were typically about 5" high). I'm guessing this is a more modern home (maybe 70's ???), but maybe the electrician was an older dude & set in his ways......
Existing outlets are overlooked when doing an electrical inspection on a remodel in texas atleast. Homes older from the 1950s and older are all at 6" to the top. In most cases they are horizontal. I'm not an old electrician so I cant tell you whey they did it this way. Now a days its 18" center residential and 24" center commercial.
You are a true craftsman I wish I knew how to do this or could afford to hire someone with your skill and your attention to details. Most so called professionals I have seen would have just notched around those outlets and been off to the next job.
I have sold mouldings for 13 years and your video just made my job so much easier. I’m going to be a genius from now on with tips because of you. Thanks so much.
Awesome install, you’ve taken lemons and made lemonade! Now those low outlets have become a place where people can admire highly detailed finish carpentry work!! It’s great how you give people a visual of what can be done to tackle these situations the right way!!
Man, I like the look , If I have to I'd get the electrician to make sure he lowered all the outlets cause you make them look real good. It looks better and fancier. Keep up the great work.
Hi there, I love it. I’m organising a full Reno at my place. I have never seen this in any home. I will show my chippie. I want it done like you. Thank you so much. Greetings from Australia.
We always have problems notching base around low vents. This is an awesome trick, we're going to use it next time! Awesome video like usual and thanks for sharing! 👊
Use a tiny block plane to get the caulking off ,works great , it works great when you’re doing remediation as well ,pulling off old trim from old doors where it’s going to be reinstalled ,by the way that’s very clever thank you for this video and the information.
I, honestly, would have just called an electrician and had him move the gang box up 4in so it's in a better spot and out of my fn way.. But, nice job, man: I always love seeing good quality craftsmanship!
🤣🤣🤣🤣 call an electrician 🤣🤣 .When there are 3 junctions in that plug and wires are not long enough to move it up which is 99.9% of the time and it costs $1500 for an electrician to move it up 7 inches. Then patch drywall and try and match the rough finish on the wall. Yeah, 7 like a great idea 😵💫. Or do this, and it takes an extra 30 minutes and is done and looks good.
I used this little trick around an outlet at the In-Laws. It is an outlet under a bow window in a main area and it turned out great! Thank you for taking the time to put this video together . Keep them coming.
I think you under estimate his prices, he actually charges on the top end according to a quote he was gonna give when he was showing what estimate software he uses, but i guess like he mentioned in response to alot of comments saying he's very expensive, they don't have to hire him.
Very impressive. Not knowing that trick, I would have just notched it. Your way looks way better. I don’t do this for a living, but have done my own house and family members house. Thanks for posting.
Dont matter if some ppl dont like your ideas. I like your videos and you do amazing job. Thanks sharing your knowledge it help a lot to the ones dont have experience, like me, but like to fix things around the house. Thanks.
All my outlets are 12 inches up from the floor . I’m so happy that I don’t have to do the trim that way. How many times have you seen outlets that weren’t level? Don’t they teach electrician to level outlets ?
Terry Jull I alway have the box of rags "papertowles" with us and lay my joint right on top. No mess and no fuss. But I definitely would have never done it right on top of my brand new table saw lol
Bill Zima I lay my joint down on the parchment paper and the glue doesn’t stick to the parchment paper. And you can reuse the same piece of paper over and over.
Finally, someone has shown a good use for a table saw. Thank you. I thought about getting one but can't justify it yet for building sheds, deck, small house. But maybe people use it more for finishing work!
@@jamiewalentynski6129 -- but a quarter turn would then make it horizontal, that would make it even worst for me. Vertical people. Always set the plate screws vertical. I spent a full Saturday afternoon adjusting plate screws on my current home after buying it back in '16. Something is wrong with me they say, but I know I'm fine 🙂
Do what I did. I swapped out all my covers with the ones that have the hidden screws. No more trying to figure out if the screw should be vertical or horizontal and it looks one heck of a lot better.
i did this method around an a/c return grill. the original baseboard was almost half the height of what i replaced it with. originally, i did the notch method and left it like that for a while; but i never liked the way it looked. so i got another piece of baseboard and decided to do the method you showed in this video. it looks much better, now. granted, this was last year, so i did way too many steps to get mine done, lol. but, i'm not a carpenter/finish carpenter and don't have all the skills someone like you does. but, i got it and done and, like i said, it looks much better now.
code for electrical outlets are 12 inches to the center, before the flooring. If you use Gyp-Crete as a sound retardant the code is 2inches higher as a standard. I would raise the outlet to code and patch the drywall.
woohunter1 usually works for me but the other day I measured from 10 to 27. I kept 27 in my head and not 17... 😣 I think I was mounting a tv and it ended up 10 inches higher. I was probably on the phone with my girlfriend and was distracted.
woohunter1 nope. Never mind. I remember now. I was hanging some paintings and wound up with the 2 screws for one of the paintings 10” outside of the damn picture. So painting wasn’t perfectly centered on one of those 2 screws but it worked out.
Our house had new base out in. I would have done it, but it was part of the contractors deal so I let him do it. The guy did this, to go around a low HVAC return vent on the wall. I didn’t see him actually do it but it looks very similar to this. Thanks. Now I know the trick. 👍
I don't know what you charge to trim around the socket, but I charge 30 bucks to raise the outlet. It takes me 5 to 10 minutes to raise a box. I'm a tile setter and have to do it many times on tile backsplash's.
Then you have an inaccessible junction box and that is why you are a tile setter and not an electrician.Code says no inaccessible junction boxes. You would put tile on top of a plastic auction box? I doubt I would want you in my house.@@raulvillalobos1882
Honestly I'd just open a small patch of the wall and move the box up or use shorter baseboard. Very nice work. It i think it looks tacky. Your work isnt tacky but the concept of this is.
That's some nice work there! And to the good people of this comment thread, I can only guess you've never seen an OLD HOUSE??? I have, and many have the outlets installed low like this - it was before NEC requirements. Secondly, to all of you that think moving the outlets up is a breeze, I can assure you out of 51 there will be at least 25 that will give you wire length issues - for some reason electricians treat copper like gold. And this doesn't even address BX cable and dry and cracking insulation!!! You do the woodwork EVERY TIME!😉
Little details like this is what I appreciate! More often I find plumbers install the supply line for the toilet too low, so I just end up doing the same concept but going up and over, placing the mitre centred on the supply line
D Jaquith I thought it was just me- I’ve been a journeyman trim carpenter for 23 years and cringed when I saw this- seems that anything goes these days...
The PROBLEM I HAVE IS CLONING YOU. I NEED TO GET A COUPLE X2 FOR MY CREW. I WORK WITH MY GUYS AND I'M CONSISTENTLY TELLING PEOPLE MAKE IT LOOK GOOD. TAKE A LITTLE BIT EXTRA TIME, DO IT RIGHT. BUT IT ENDS UP BEING ANOTHER SMOKE BRAKE. GREAT JOB. NOT NOTCHING ANYMORE. THAT WAS EFFORTLESS. 5 STARS.
Happens a lot with "Sunken Livingrooms" once someone doesn't like that floor design, they fill it. Now the outlets are super low. So, it looks like this house has gone through a few changes... If it were me, I'd get those raised up. :)
Beautiful job awesome attention to detail !!! And as far as the haters I’ve been a finish carpenter for 55 years his skill level exceeds anyone I’ve come across.
I like to lay down wide (3”) old school off white masking tape face up and set my miters down on it. It makes like the spine of a book then I can glue and close up again. In one hundred years people will remove my work and ask each other about my method. I think.
That was a very old house. Moving each outlet and repairing the drywall would have taken 3 hours especailly if the wires were too short for the move and based on the look of the wall my guess is they were too short. The other thing to deal with is possibility of needing a permit for electrical work. Then it could've even been worse depending on the city. Some cities would require each new outlet should be grounded.
Even if it's old with plaster it would have looked better and been more professional to move the plug. 3 hours extra! Cmon... if all you know is baseboard ok, but your not providing a customer with the best option per cost.
@@goodmandiad2713 if the wires come from above then they would not be short when moved up to sit on the baseboard. And there would not be any need for drywall repairs at all.
To be perfectly honest, I think a simple notch with a slight chamfer would be less of an eyesore. Electrical sockets are a necessary evil, not something to frame.
G G I know that was the first think I thought. But to save the owner more time , great option. I was IBEW ELECTRICIAN. can't do it . Some states require a elec license. For 1 plug. GRreaaat Minds think alike!
Then he would have drywall work x51 because it wouldn't look good if the outlet was just sitting right on top of the trim. You'd have to move the outlet and inch or more above the trim for it to look nice.
I just started a new job with a remodel company a week ago. They sent me to do baseboard today and I used this trick for the first time. My boss stopped by a few hours later and it was the first thing he noticed. He loved it. The customer came soon after and also complimented me on it. Thanks a bunch! You got a new subscriber!
That’s awesome bro! When I have to re install baseboard after a floor install you’d just see me notching those boxes but from your experience maybe its that extra step the clients will love haha
It's nice to see people humble them selves and give credit to those we have gain knowledge from .. king 🤴
I've been waiting 4 years since I've seen this, for an opportunity to use it. Finally got to use it on a nice stain grade job in a customer's man cave. he was absolutely thrilled
Key thing in your comment is that the outlets were the first thing noticed. I think this is one of the ugliest solutions I’ve seen to this issue. Just build an extender platform (a simple straight edge picture frame if you will) for the outlet cover to sit on top of and make sure this “frame” stands just proud of your baseboard. Use outlet extenders to allow you to bring the outlet out of the wall that extra bit. The outer edges of the face plate will rest on this frame/platform. Now your outlet is proud from the wall, and thicker than your baseboard and you can terminate the baseboard into the outlet frame with a straight cut. It looks so much better than this. Google “joy of moldings outlet frame” and you will see how much better that looks. As a woman I would be mad if a professional carpenter did this to my baseboards.
@@herroyalhighness5634 You don't have to be a woman to think that this looks ugly.
I have only seen this on high end homes, mostly from 50 + years ago when carpentry was an art. Thank you for keeping the “craftsmanship” alive.
we made them move the outlets up and I had to patch and mud and sand and skim coat and sand again! then prime & paint.
$$$$ :P
Ive had outlets in the baseboards......8 inch baseboard. We turn the plugs sideways and put spark arresters in each outlet and installed the plugs in the baseboards. Was weird to think of at first but very nice in the end.
@@BrianCarnevaleB26 Yes it's better that way and looks better too I think but of course the customers to decide.
I am installing baseboard for 30 years and never ever see something like this,amazing !!!! I am new suscriber and I am be here for ever,man you are a real mastercarpenter,my respects.
I have to tell you, I'm an electrician by trade, also painted and hung paper professionally for 15 years and a hobby woodworker all my life (at least 45 of my 55 years) you taught me some very cool stuff, love this detail of trimming around receptacles ! and the use of CA glue on your video on crown moldings was a game changer for me, brilliant ! I always say you can learn from anyone even an apprentice that says "hey why don't we do it like this?" and I'm like well I'll tell ya why ! cause I didn't think of it !!! lol lets give it a try !
This is a really good technique when going around toilet flanges .
For anyone watching, thats the difference between a craftsman, and a basic carpenter. You take pride in your work and it shows. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us.
Yep. That's what you do when you love what you do and take pride in your projects. Great video.
I can't top any of the comments but to say you are as good as they get, built houses for 40 years as a GC. It is refreshing to see there are still craftsman out there that take pride in their work. God bless.
Tried this on a recent job and the customer loved it. Thanks for passing along the idea. You help out many people in many ways.
It is so refreshing seeing someone that actually cares about craftsmanship. From all of the tradesman out there, THANK YOU.
Beautiful! I will use this technique around my air return vents. Thanks Richard
That's true craftsmanship. Troubleshooting, creativity, and solutions. It came out very well. Now those baseboards will have something more or less unique about them that will catch the eye.
I like that you know this stuff, but where did they teach you this. I took some classes in wood shop but didn't realize there was a different way, and better way. I've never seen this in my 65 years. Good work.!!
I just came across your page, I’ve been watching your work all day. God really blessed your hands sir!
Hey man, hope you get this message. I am a 26 year old carpenter and have really gained lots of knowledge from your videos! Wanted to give you some feedback on things that I love that you do & hope you continue to do: (in order of importance) (1) I love how you give unbiased feedback on power tools (2) I love how you take the time to give us tips on very practical things that we encounter in the field (3) I love how you have improved your video quality and video editing skills. I've been watching for a while now and have definitely noticed the videos getting more professional. Anyways, keep keeping it real and hope you keep on posting! -Matt
Thankyou for the detailed instructions. Just followed this video to go around an 30" wide 2 3/16" off the floor HVAC return. Took two trays but it came out perfect!
Rare to see someone with pride in their work these days, well done!
I got a chance to do this today. Everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Over the past 2 days I had to do this around 51 OUTLETS !!! I never realized how many outlets one house had.
Finish Carpentry TV its 11:47 in wa. Im up till 2-3 most nights
Finish Carpentry TV most houses, code requires one every 6 feet at least one on every wall ( minimum )
wow... 51. how did you cope with that? get it? cope. did you see the way I framed that joke? I think I nailed it.
Now find that electrical contractor who did that house and give him a good whipping 🤣🤣🤣...
Imagine what an electrician would charge to move 51 outlets!
I'm no carpenter just a DIY home owner & I'm here to better myself sense i suck at baseboard trim cuttings so thanks for the tips
Why didn't you just notch it O that's right you actually take pride in your work pay attention people this man is a true Craftsmen and very knowledgeable at what he does I have been doing home remodeling for 23 years and wish everyone would follow his foot steps support his channel he's proved his self and deserves it great video keep up the great work
Joseph Leonardo ive seen carpenters just rip the base down to it all goes under. Yeah ive seen some shotty work. Just because they use a saw they think they're a carpenter.
Daniel Miller you absolutely correct thanks for your input
Joseph Leonardo I'm right there with you brother! Keep up the work ethic and pride in your work! Not everyone can do this .... well !! Thank you for caring enough to notice. Most people don't .
Bryan Brett thanks for your reply sir I appreciate it
You are a good carpenter. The best
I like how precise you are. Thank you for putting these up. Regards.
Man, you are awesome! I've been working on a remodel at my house, and now that I'm at the finish line, your videos are helping me do stuff I've never even thought of attempting before. I just used this procedure to trim around a cold air return, and it came out perfect. Keep up the great work!!
Currently installing 5.25 base and shoe in my home and that my friend is first class... Well done sir!
Hi, I don't even work in finish carpentry just your average DIYer but man I love your video's. I have learned so much from a true professional who takes PRIDE in his work we
homeowners never really get to see this regularly enough when we need work doing. I am even watching your back catalogue of videos.
Keep being you man a 1 of a kind tradesman sharing his knowledge with us simple folk :)
Used this technique at work and got major props from the boss man. Thanks you for your teachings!
Those were some accurate cuts right there! Love your attention to detail.
I am really good at solving problems and you taught me 2 tricks that never crossed my mind. Thanks for sharing.
Looks so cool. Think I’m gonna move all my outlets down 8” so I can have this look too.
superpac1966 put in 12 inch base lol
Badger haha genius!!
Believe it or not this used to be common. In fact I still see lots of plugs mounted right in old baseboards. They used to mount plugs *horizontal* so they could fit on a typical pre-1960 baseboard (baseboards were typically about 5" high). I'm guessing this is a more modern home (maybe 70's ???), but maybe the electrician was an older dude & set in his ways......
LOL
Existing outlets are overlooked when doing an electrical inspection on a remodel in texas atleast. Homes older from the 1950s and older are all at 6" to the top. In most cases they are horizontal. I'm not an old electrician so I cant tell you whey they did it this way. Now a days its 18" center residential and 24" center commercial.
You really have a great teaching style! Easy to follow, mellow, cover questions without having to be prompted.. Bravo dude.
You are a true craftsman I wish I knew how to do this or could afford to hire someone with your skill and your attention to details. Most so called professionals I have seen would have just notched around those outlets and been off to the next job.
I have sold mouldings for 13 years and your video just made my job so much easier. I’m going to be a genius from now on with tips because of you. Thanks so much.
I love the 3D appearance of those miters.
I seriously just learned more in that video that entire series about baseboard. Not just the cut around but the other techniques. Incredible!
Awesome install, you’ve taken lemons and made lemonade! Now those low outlets have become a place where people can admire highly detailed finish carpentry work!! It’s great how you give people a visual of what can be done to tackle these situations the right way!!
VCG Construction thanks guys!
I don't know who Cheech you but you good
Doing this tomorrow around some low window sills. Thanks for the video!!
Man, I like the look , If I have to I'd get the electrician to make sure he lowered all the outlets cause you make them look real good. It looks better and fancier. Keep up the great work.
Its not code anymore. Minimum 16" off the floor now.
Hi there, I love it. I’m organising a full Reno at my place. I have never seen this in any home. I will show my chippie. I want it done like you. Thank you so much. Greetings from Australia.
I did this around my heat vents that are 3" above the floor in my house. All I have to say after seeing you do it is I need some of that CA glue.
It's super glue but with a spray accelerant
Again here I am relaxing late at night watching your channel. So peaceful. Also that table saw is now on my radar seeing that I already have the 12ah.
That Milwaukee table saw sounds good, gotta get me one of those
I came across the same deal and I remember this video and did the same thing .customer was very happy at the outcome...thanks
We always have problems notching base around low vents. This is an awesome trick, we're going to use it next time! Awesome video like usual and thanks for sharing! 👊
It's not a trick, just basic carpentry. Vents, yes, outlets should be 12 to 16" from floor.
Very 🤙
I really appreciate your approach to carpentry. I have learned much and thank you for your UA-cam Channel!
"I guess i came in cheaper" lol you got yourself my humble sub!
Great work! I'm retired but since I found your channel I have watched 5 of your videos. Keep up the good work.
Use a tiny block plane to get the caulking off ,works great , it works great when you’re doing remediation as well ,pulling off old trim from old doors where it’s going to be reinstalled ,by the way that’s very clever thank you for this video and the information.
You
Enjoyed the instructions and your attention to detail and safety.
I, honestly, would have just called an electrician and had him move the gang box up 4in so it's in a better spot and out of my fn way.. But, nice job, man: I always love seeing good quality craftsmanship!
me too
he was paid to do it, decision of the client
🤣🤣🤣🤣 call an electrician 🤣🤣 .When there are 3 junctions in that plug and wires are not long enough to move it up which is 99.9% of the time and it costs $1500 for an electrician to move it up 7 inches. Then patch drywall and try and match the rough finish on the wall. Yeah, 7 like a great idea 😵💫. Or do this, and it takes an extra 30 minutes and is done and looks good.
Easy LOL bro, you cuts are on point this is work that you’ll find in high priced homes.
that's SLICK man! That table saw needs a proper review also!
cheers!
I used this little trick around an outlet at the In-Laws. It is an outlet under a bow window in a main area and it turned out great! Thank you for taking the time to put this video together . Keep them coming.
Finished carpentry TV. I think your price is too low ;). Do you kmow how rare your skill is. You are an artist. Love your videos.
I think you under estimate his prices, he actually charges on the top end according to a quote he was gonna give when he was showing what estimate software he uses, but i guess like he mentioned in response to alot of comments saying he's very expensive, they don't have to hire him.
Holy cow hes nit painting the 16th chaple. If he cant baseboards to fit around something maybe he shouldnt be a finish carpentry.
Wait. Which chapel?
I was molested at the 14th Chappell
Very impressive. Not knowing that trick, I would have just notched it. Your way looks way better. I don’t do this for a living, but have done my own house and family members house. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge God bless you and your family....,.
Dont matter if some ppl dont like your ideas. I like your videos and you do amazing job. Thanks sharing your knowledge it help a lot to the ones dont have experience, like me, but like to fix things around the house. Thanks.
All my outlets are 12 inches up from the floor . I’m so happy that I don’t have to do the trim that way. How many times have you seen outlets that weren’t level? Don’t they teach electrician to level outlets ?
This technique would have never occurred to me. This is reason why I watch you.
im old school i'll just reloc the outlet, but 51 i see your point, whew!
TejasToolMan the outlets shouldn’t be that low in the first place
Yeah, the electrician in me is just asking "why???"
And it looks a lot better
In this situation, the wires would most likely be entering from the top of the outlet, so relocating and patching would be the better solution.
That's what I did. Had a really low outlet that made no sense and ended up relocating 1.5 about the floor.
It’s nice to see that there’s still craftsman out there
All that extra work which is beautifully done because the electrician don't know how high to put the electrical outlets.
Donald Cotnoir handyman. Not electrician. Electrical outlet placement is code specific.
@@hiltonhead5914 so who hired a handyman to do electrical when you need to be licensed
Slickest and sweetest trim job yet. Excellent
Keep parchment paper in your truck. It’s great for putting under the work piece when doing glue ups with CA glue. It doesn’t stick to the glue!
Terry Jull I alway have the box of rags "papertowles" with us and lay my joint right on top. No mess and no fuss. But I definitely would have never done it right on top of my brand new table saw lol
Bill Zima I lay my joint down on the parchment paper and the glue doesn’t stick to the parchment paper. And you can reuse the same piece of paper over and over.
Great tip. Thanks
Finally, someone has shown a good use for a table saw. Thank you. I thought about getting one but can't justify it yet for building sheds, deck, small house. But maybe people use it more for finishing work!
Incredible work. A true craftsman.
Sidenote: Am I the only one freaking out at the plate screw being crooked?
It boggles my mind how someone can turn a screw and just leave it like that. Just a quarter turn more bud, a quarter turn. FFS
@@jamiewalentynski6129 -- but a quarter turn would then make it horizontal, that would make it even worst for me. Vertical people. Always set the plate screws vertical.
I spent a full Saturday afternoon adjusting plate screws on my current home after buying it back in '16. Something is wrong with me they say, but I know I'm fine 🙂
@@mini_worx lol you're not fine at all sir if you can look at a vertical screw slot.
OCD.
Do what I did. I swapped out all my covers with the ones that have the hidden screws. No more trying to figure out if the screw should be vertical or horizontal and it looks one heck of a lot better.
i did this method around an a/c return grill. the original baseboard was almost half the height of what i replaced it with. originally, i did the notch method and left it like that for a while; but i never liked the way it looked. so i got another piece of baseboard and decided to do the method you showed in this video. it looks much better, now. granted, this was last year, so i did way too many steps to get mine done, lol. but, i'm not a carpenter/finish carpenter and don't have all the skills someone like you does. but, i got it and done and, like i said, it looks much better now.
Just put the baseboard over the bottom socket and have John tell the homeowner they can now only use the top one. Time saver.
Ya haha
Make sure to caulk it closed first.
I think they are people who would actually do this.
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Nice to see a real tradesmen doing great work !!
code for electrical outlets are 12 inches to the center, before the flooring. If you use Gyp-Crete as a sound retardant the code is 2inches higher as a standard. I would raise the outlet to code and patch the drywall.
Great technique. I just started watching your videos. I like how you just don’t do the ordinary simple way like all contractors.
I like your tip about measuring from 10". Sometimes I'll burn an inch and then forget to add that inch😡
woohunter1 usually works for me but the other day I measured from 10 to 27. I kept 27 in my head and not 17... 😣 I think I was mounting a tv and it ended up 10 inches higher. I was probably on the phone with my girlfriend and was distracted.
woohunter1 nope. Never mind. I remember now. I was hanging some paintings and wound up with the 2 screws for one of the paintings 10” outside of the damn picture. So painting wasn’t perfectly centered on one of those 2 screws but it worked out.
Cool trick thanks for the video if only there were more contractors out there that took pride in their work like you
Even the outlets have faces like: uuughhh we’re too low at the floor! 🙃
Our house had new base out in. I would have done it, but it was part of the contractors deal so I let him do it. The guy did this, to go around a low HVAC return vent on the wall. I didn’t see him actually do it but it looks very similar to this.
Thanks. Now I know the trick. 👍
My first thought would be to relocate maybe a foot higher 51 times... I don't know what would be more cost effective though
I WOULD NOT BELLIEVE THAT TRICK WAS POSSIBLE IF I HADN'T SEEN IT DONE. I'M STUNNED. THANKS SO MUCH.
I don't know what you charge to trim around the socket, but I charge 30 bucks to raise the outlet. It takes me 5 to 10 minutes to raise a box. I'm a tile setter and have to do it many times on tile backsplash's.
what if there isn't any slack on the wire tho to raise it up ya get me
NunYaaBizz. 9 out of 10 times, I lower it. If there is no slack, I'll use the existing box as the j-box and put in an extra box. 20 bucks more.
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Do you bury the jbox?
@@Ti-mothy8248 yes
Then you have an inaccessible junction box and that is why you are a tile setter and not an electrician.Code says no inaccessible junction boxes. You would put tile on top of a plastic auction box? I doubt I would want you in my house.@@raulvillalobos1882
Your content is amazing. It's so awesome to see people that still love finish work!! Honing my skills and your channel is amazing
Honestly I'd just open a small patch of the wall and move the box up or use shorter baseboard. Very nice work. It i think it looks tacky. Your work isnt tacky but the concept of this is.
That's some nice work there!
And to the good people of this comment thread, I can only guess you've never seen an OLD HOUSE???
I have, and many have the outlets installed low like this - it was before NEC requirements.
Secondly, to all of you that think moving the outlets up is a breeze, I can assure you out of 51 there will be at least 25 that will give you wire length issues - for some reason electricians treat copper like gold. And this doesn't even address BX cable and dry and cracking insulation!!!
You do the woodwork EVERY TIME!😉
Looks 1,000x better than if you would have notched it.
Little details like this is what I appreciate! More often I find plumbers install the supply line for the toilet too low, so I just end up doing the same concept but going up and over, placing the mitre centred on the supply line
Anybody ever think about just moving the plugs up higher?! This looks ridiculous.
D Jaquith I thought it was just me- I’ve been a journeyman trim carpenter for 23 years and cringed when I saw this- seems that anything goes these days...
Always good to see a craftsman at work
The PROBLEM I HAVE IS CLONING YOU. I NEED TO GET A COUPLE X2 FOR MY CREW. I WORK WITH MY GUYS AND I'M CONSISTENTLY TELLING PEOPLE MAKE IT LOOK GOOD. TAKE A LITTLE BIT EXTRA TIME, DO IT RIGHT. BUT IT ENDS UP BEING ANOTHER SMOKE BRAKE. GREAT JOB. NOT NOTCHING ANYMORE. THAT WAS EFFORTLESS. 5 STARS.
Michael Sharpe if your in Miami look up tier1carpentry he's good.
those that pay attention to detail are typically busy.
I really appreciate YOU and your willingness to share your skill and knowledge with others. Thanks very much!!
What electrician puts outlets 3" off the floor???
redlense4 in a slab house more than likely
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rediense4 one without a brain!
Happens a lot with "Sunken Livingrooms" once someone doesn't like that floor design, they fill it. Now the outlets are super low. So, it looks like this house has gone through a few changes... If it were me, I'd get those raised up. :)
Chris Padilla Interesting. Thx!
@@ChrisPadillaAZ If you're suggesting anyone would willfully lose a foot or more of ceiling height to do that I don't believe it!
Thanks for sharing this. I used this method today at my home to put baseboard around an AC return vent. Came out nicely.
I've accidentally glued my eyelashes together with that glue. Word of advice: don't rub you eyes with glue on your fingers. LOL
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Beautiful job awesome attention to detail !!! And as far as the haters I’ve been a finish carpenter for 55 years his skill level exceeds anyone I’ve come across.
I like to lay down wide (3”) old school off white masking tape face up and set my miters down on it. It makes like the spine of a book then I can glue and close up again. In one hundred years people will remove my work and ask each other about my method. I think.
You had alien tecnology is what they are gonna say cant even fit a piece of paper in the cut
Wow...such detailed craftsmanship!
All of those outlets could have been lifted up to sit on the baseboard for a fraction of the cost and looked a lot better than this!!
That was a very old house. Moving each outlet and repairing the drywall would have taken 3 hours especailly if the wires were too short for the move and based on the look of the wall my guess is they were too short. The other thing to deal with is possibility of needing a permit for electrical work. Then it could've even been worse depending on the city. Some cities would require each new outlet should be grounded.
Even if it's old with plaster it would have looked better and been more professional to move the plug. 3 hours extra! Cmon... if all you know is baseboard ok, but your not providing a customer with the best option per cost.
@@thegreatoutdoorsman No, that would have been more expensive.
@@goodmandiad2713 if the wires come from above then they would not be short when moved up to sit on the baseboard. And there would not be any need for drywall repairs at all.
Super job... every person entering the room will be amazed.
2 months later, they put something in front of it and the outlet and your work was never seen again lol
Can’t wait to try this on our next job. Thanks
To be perfectly honest, I think a simple notch with a slight chamfer would be less of an eyesore. Electrical sockets are a necessary evil, not something to frame.
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That is a classy,,clean way to wrap the base around the outlet. I love the tight wrap around!!! Great work DFW!!!
I would have moved the socket to the top of the baseboard level.
G G I know that was the first think I thought. But to save the owner more time , great option. I was IBEW ELECTRICIAN. can't do it . Some states require a elec license. For 1 plug. GRreaaat Minds think alike!
Then he would have drywall work x51 because it wouldn't look good if the outlet was just sitting right on top of the trim. You'd have to move the outlet and inch or more above the trim for it to look nice.
Also depending on how the wire is run it may not be long enough.
He's done the outlet move on another video
Michael Sharpe do you live in Indiana by chance?
That right there is true craftmanship