Sorry but years of education and experience should be what makes you thousands. You shouldn't be doing this for a job after a 5 minute youtube video. It's a good video. Gives excellent tips, and the work is clean, but watching it doesn't make you a carpenter, and it would be irresponsible to say you can charge money for this service after watching a video. My 2 cents anyways.
Always keep an open mind and you’ll learn something new and get better every day. I’ve been licensed for 16 years and built several $million + homes, but have never seen that sandpaper coping trick. Awesome and thanks!
I am insanely impressed with your skill and attention to detail. In world where “good enough” and “can’t see it from my house” is the industry norm. Your pride of workmanship is stellar. Please keep doing these videos. A person’s home is extremely important. Whoever hires you is very blessed.
I've always wondered how this is done. I have subscribed/signed up for your classes. This episode was a tremendous help for me. I will now look at you as my mentor.Thank you so much for this lesson.
I've painted miles of trim too. Wes is the only trim carpenter to EVER caulk it for us. Now if we could only get them to counter sink their nails. :p Beautiful job sir and thanks for spreading knowledge.
i've worked on the building all my life as a hod carrier , plasterers labourer , joiners labourer tilers labourer , if any of them came up against a problem it was always said '' the painter will sort that'' ha ha , i feel sorry for all painters around the globe 🤣😂
The baseboard sand paper trick blew my mind, so simple you would think everyone knew about it but I've never seen it done. I know a lot about this type of work but I never know when I might see a new little trick, this was one of those times. Great video.
Hands down the best video I’ve seen yet. I’m still fresh to the remodeling industry but this makes all the difference as far as helping when installing.
I love that sandpaper trick! I wish I would’ve done that on the house I installed baseboard in a couple years ago. And that 45.5 degree cut would’ve been helpful to me back then but now I know I should really be using an angle finder lol
Excellent video!! I like how you built "walls" just for the demo. I find this more helpful than other videos showing "real" walls and not explaining the difference in corners. Thanks so much for thinking ahead.
Cracking! I learnt loads in this video, the little return looks great! Using a mitred edged to coping saw against with a back bevel and then that sanding trick is neat too! Great video, liked the pace and full of great tips! More videos like this please.
Really good info! Like the sandpaper idea and the returns! I use an adjustable square to measure the actual angles as you are correct, they're all over the place!
I just looked at the baseboards in my condo and sure enough they did it how you did. I was always off on my angles when previously doing trim, now Im motivated to tackle my next trim project. Great vid!
For something that invariably goes unnoticed or hidden by furniture, I'm in awe of your attention to detail. I've reskirted only one house and it was a nightmare, not a single 90 degree corner. Took forever and I was pleased when we sold it. I've just learnt 2 things today to make my next reskirting job easier. Thanks.
I watched another video that never covered the inside corner which is what I needed. Thank you for making it simple. I’m redoing the baseboard mounding in my entire house. Great simple informative video!
I'm a DIYer looking for every piece of advice I can find. This video is one of the single most informative lessons I've come across. Thank you for helping me make my house look even better. I don't think people notice the little details unless they are done poorly, so with your help, no one will notice the little details in my house.
How did it go? I'm in the same situation and doing mine this week, any tips? Did you use the coping saw? I don't have one and this is the 1st video I've seen recommend one. Did you use it?
Wes, I that was an awesome video and EXTREMELY easy. I have not installed baseboards, but this made things so simple and they turned out great! I saved myself a ton of money by watching your video and not having to hire a contractor. THANKS!
That was very informative. I especially liked the sandpaper trick. All you got to do is keep your eyes and ears open, you'll learn something new everyday. Good job!
Dr_Boom The sandpaper trick is kinda cool but you can get a variety of files to clean up a coped workpiece. Large and small round files, a small triangle and a flat file will get you to absolute perfection.
You Sir are a Friggin GENIUS!!!!! That whole cut at between 45 and 46 degrees is like MAGIC!! How I wish I new this 10 years ago!! EXCELLENT video with super knowledgeable tips!! Thanks so much for taking the time to make the video!
Chris B I have crown molding that I’m trying to tie in with corner molding without pictures I’m sure it’s an odd question but any thoughts would be great
What a great video! That trick with the sandpaper is so clever! Thanks for sharing this knowledge, I am trying to learn how to do these things by myself and this video was extremely helpful!
A few years back I thought I would save a little money and do all my baseboard moldings myself. Well it's still looking like crap but now I'm confident I can redo them and make them look good. Thanks for a great video. You earned a new sub!
I’ve done the coping saw trick on inside corners before, but the sandpaper glued to a piece of scratch for a profiled sanding block...brilliant! Really glad I tuned in!
I was just struggling with an outside corner today cause i recently just started doing finish work and that 45.5 degrees cut would probably solve my problems. Good video.
I just have an old Makita chop saw and the scale ends at 45 degrees. BUT after seeing this vid, I just tried cranking the thing over a bit more and it DID go to 45.5 degrees. Never thought to try...
Dude! I always wondered how that coping inside corner was done. I'm a home handyman trying to up my game and I've watched several painting and caulking tip videos lately that are.... well, let's just say 'not great or professional'. Your video is quick, concise and I actually learned some things in your 'how to'. I see I came across your video a couple years after you made it, but I hope you 'keep up the good work'. Thanks!
Great video. I'm about to install baseboards after putting in new flooring, these tips have been really helpful and your presentation is great. Thanks for sharing.
I've been doing this for 10 years {period} and watching this 5 minute video just made me learn so so much more {period} you're a genius thank you so much
Thank you. I am new to having to install baseboards - this easy video just made my week, because secretly was apprehensive about it, and my interior house painting is finished. That means baseboards! Thank you so much!
I'm prepping my house to possibly sell it (maybe.....we're looking). I have some trim work to do. So, this video was VERY timely and helpful! Thanks for sharing the tips!!
You rock! Thanks for the video. Fantastic tips and all that in only five minutes. Really looking forward to trying these out when I do my own baseboards!
Geez!! Every time that I think I'm intelligent, I come across a guy like this with the sandpaper trick...I'm so glad other humans have more imagination and cleverness than I do...!
Great video Wes. Love the 1/2 degree and sandpaper ideas, can't wait to put them to the test. The 366 down votes you got are baseboard installers angry that you gave away the secrets like Pen & Teller. QUESTION: I have been cutting my baseboards laying down flat on the chop saw, not standing up like you do, so I can extend my blade life by not having to cut through so much material on every cut. Is there really a difference either way for cutting baseboards? Is your method any better than the way I cut them?
So many people criticizing these tips...I say...make your own videos and then lets see if you can deal with the scrutiny...there are levels to learning, many people will benefit a whole lot from watching this video, later on they can watch other more advanced videos or different tips to continue to improve
Ruben Vizcarrondo thank you, so very true. Alot of people criticize these tips but when i check their channel they dont have a video on how to do it better.
i see comments like this all the time. things like where is your video. i don't think you have to produce videos to point out flaws in another's video. that being said i did not find anything to complain about in this demonstration and found the tips useful.
Ruben Vizcarrondo, like...what the hell is there to criticize! Idiots! He has some great tips!! I like the sandpapered over the profile to sand the coped piece down.
You guys grow the fuck up and open your minds. It's a generous rant, what the guy is saying is people IN GENERAL like to talk shit about bad ass tips like the guy on the video is giving thus have nothing to show for it. He wasn't aiming specifically at people here.
Dropping the real knowledge! I’ve been watching baseboard videos and not one has shown that return, or sandpaper trick. You’ve earned a new subscriber.
Wes Hamstra nice video. I ve been using this trick for more than 10 years. My father taught me he is a finish carpenter. Instead of -+half a degree. I put my pencil behing the piece im cutting giving me -+1 degree cause the pencil is 1/4 thick. This way i keep my saw at 45. I use it everyday. Is addictive and you get better at it by time.
Anyone else find it fascinating that 90% of the guys that do youtube videos related to the trades and hardwork are usually very polite and humble. And 90% of people who do videos about anything pertaining to hollywood, music, entertainment, are foul-mouthed, bratty, proud, perverts?
@Wes Hamstra This is definitely one of the best how to video on installing baseboard. Really appreciate the simplicity of your method. Thanks for sharing.
Well done, this video picks up serious steam by the end of it. These 5 minutes could make someone thousands.
😂😂😂
If I had watched this video a week ago I wouldn’t have a guy calling me telling me he’s not gonna pay me shit
Seriously awesome video, I appreciate it!!
or ...it could save you hundreds,great instruction by Wes
Sorry but years of education and experience should be what makes you thousands. You shouldn't be doing this for a job after a 5 minute youtube video.
It's a good video. Gives excellent tips, and the work is clean, but watching it doesn't make you a carpenter, and it would be irresponsible to say you can charge money for this service after watching a video. My 2 cents anyways.
I wish more people made good DIY videos like this one. No bad music, no pets, no long stories. Just to the point.
Haha. Next video will be a cat video lol
agree bob
Lol I just finished a video with a guy who kept showing his dog and talking to his dog. I agree now cuz it kept distracting me. No pets lol
It drives me crazy
@@interviewlynx Amen!!!
Always keep an open mind and you’ll learn something new and get better every day. I’ve been licensed for 16 years and built several $million + homes, but have never seen that sandpaper coping trick. Awesome and thanks!
I'm so happy someone else found that fascinating. For the most part I've done all of these tricks but that sandpaper trick was pretty brilliant
I found that trick very useful as well.
That is a good trick for sure
Sandpaper trick was amazing
Yeah, that was good
I am insanely impressed with your skill and attention to detail. In world where “good enough” and “can’t see it from my house” is the industry norm. Your pride of workmanship is stellar.
Please keep doing these videos.
A person’s home is extremely important. Whoever hires you is very blessed.
I've always wondered how this is done. I have subscribed/signed up for your classes. This episode was a tremendous help for me. I will now look at you as my mentor.Thank you so much for this lesson.
Far from explaining how to install baseboard you should explain how you gave so much information in 5 minutes. Wow excellent video is pure gold.
- I was like 5 minutes seems a bit long. 5 minutes later: "huh, it's over?"
In my 15yrs of painting I've probably painted thousands of baseboard and crown. You my friend are worth your weight in gold! Well done.
I've painted miles of trim too. Wes is the only trim carpenter to EVER caulk it for us. Now if we could only get them to counter sink their nails. :p Beautiful job sir and thanks for spreading knowledge.
Im a painter and i always wondered why us painters have to caulk and putty the holes. Shouldnt that be the carpenters job? Make more sense
i've worked on the building all my life as a hod carrier , plasterers labourer , joiners labourer tilers labourer , if any of them came up against a problem it was always said '' the painter will sort that'' ha ha , i feel sorry for all painters around the globe 🤣😂
"Caulk and paint make a carpenter you ain't!"
You Rock! Thanks for taking the time to record and upload your skills. Sharing is caring😘
Loved this, no shop talk. Just plain and simple instructions. Straight to the point. No entertainment added. Well done.
Exactly!!
Literally one of thee best baseboard videos I've seen!
Thanks!!!
The baseboard sand paper trick blew my mind, so simple you would think everyone knew about it but I've never seen it done. I know a lot about this type of work but I never know when I might see a new little trick, this was one of those times. Great video.
Wow, it's amazing how much information and "techniques" you gave in so little time.
absolutely mind blowing ! thank you for the video
Hands down the best video I’ve seen yet. I’m still fresh to the remodeling industry but this makes all the difference as far as helping when installing.
I love the return trick looks so much cleaner. The sandpaper trick is pro! Thanks this video was really a help.
I love that sandpaper trick! I wish I would’ve done that on the house I installed baseboard in a couple years ago. And that 45.5 degree cut would’ve been helpful to me back then but now I know I should really be using an angle finder lol
Excellent video!! I like how you built "walls" just for the demo. I find this more helpful than other videos showing "real" walls and not explaining the difference in corners. Thanks so much for thinking ahead.
This is probably the most helpful and amazing trim video I've ever watched. Nice work on this and thank you!
Cracking!
I learnt loads in this video, the little return looks great!
Using a mitred edged to coping saw against with a back bevel and then that sanding trick is neat too!
Great video, liked the pace and full of great tips!
More videos like this please.
Stuff I Made thanks for the encouraging words. I plan to do more like this
How do you get the little return? You skip that part
It’s Saturday morn @ 5:47 and I’m rearing to go full steam ahead with my baseboard install project today. Thanks Pro!
Well done. you give the best tips i've heard yet! Short cuts that really work. I true carpenter. Thank you
Awesome tips! I have been installing my own baseboards for years and have always struggled with outside corners. I will try this on my next job.
A very thorough & informative demonstration. Exactly how to do this. Excellent video.
Thanks, I am glad its helpful
Really good info! Like the sandpaper idea and the returns! I use an adjustable square to measure the actual angles as you are correct, they're all over the place!
I was frustrated with an inside cut this morning. Your video became the lifesaver. Thank you. You are a great teacher!
Nice job !!!! I'd hire in a heart beat because it is clear you care about the quality of your work !
Excellent! I've been messing up mitered corners for years!
Thank you.
Great video. Love how you got straight to the point. That’s what we come to UA-cam for. Answers. Not storytelling. Thanx again for the video.
I just looked at the baseboards in my condo and sure enough they did it how you did. I was always off on my angles when previously doing trim, now Im motivated to tackle my next trim project. Great vid!
For something that invariably goes unnoticed or hidden by furniture, I'm in awe of your attention to detail. I've reskirted only one house and it was a nightmare, not a single 90 degree corner. Took forever and I was pleased when we sold it. I've just learnt 2 things today to make my next reskirting job easier. Thanks.
This guy even did a separate video on how to make a return. Good stuff.
Best instruction video I’ve ever seen in my whole life bro! 💯💯 thank you.
I watched another video that never covered the inside corner which is what I needed. Thank you for making it simple. I’m redoing the baseboard mounding in my entire house. Great simple informative video!
Great video! Clearly described, thanks for posting this for us baseboards newbies.
I'm a DIYer looking for every piece of advice I can find. This video is one of the single most informative lessons I've come across. Thank you for helping me make my house look even better. I don't think people notice the little details unless they are done poorly, so with your help, no one will notice the little details in my house.
Thank You for sharing your tips I am installing baseboard today at my rental unit your tips are a game changer for sure.
Outstanding video brother. Always a pleasure to paint trim behind a carpenter with your level of care and detail 💪
First time homeowner here installing my own baseboards. Thanks for the video! Super helpful!
How did it go? I'm in the same situation and doing mine this week, any tips? Did you use the coping saw? I don't have one and this is the 1st video I've seen recommend one. Did you use it?
Thanks! Totally demystified my inside corner problem I was having and the return was sexy too.
great tips that will make the final product look 10 times better, nice work!
Wes, I that was an awesome video and EXTREMELY easy. I have not installed baseboards, but this made things so simple and they turned out great! I saved myself a ton of money by watching your video and not having to hire a contractor. THANKS!
That was very informative. I especially liked the sandpaper trick. All you got to do is keep your eyes and ears open, you'll learn something new everyday. Good job!
Dr_Boom
The sandpaper trick is kinda cool but you can get a variety of files to clean up a coped workpiece. Large and small round files, a small triangle and a flat file will get you to absolute perfection.
Dr_Boom so true!
Mais oui mon ami , that means , Well yes my friend,now you just learned some French.Greetings from Quebec,Canada,Take care.
You Sir are a Friggin GENIUS!!!!! That whole cut at between 45 and 46 degrees is like MAGIC!! How I wish I new this 10 years ago!! EXCELLENT video with super knowledgeable tips!! Thanks so much for taking the time to make the video!
Chris B I have crown molding that I’m trying to tie in with corner molding without pictures I’m sure it’s an odd question but any thoughts would be great
i appreciate the craftsmanship, tips and quick information. Not over-produced. thank you for your help
What a great video! That trick with the sandpaper is so clever! Thanks for sharing this knowledge, I am trying to learn how to do these things by myself and this video was extremely helpful!
A few years back I thought I would save a little money and do all my baseboard moldings myself. Well it's still looking like crap but now I'm confident I can redo them and make them look good. Thanks for a great video. You earned a new sub!
Jimbo's Welding Shop Aka: The humble welder thanks for watching and subscribing! I am glad I gave you the confidence to do a good job
Loved the idea of gluing the sand paper to a scrap piece of baseboard to smooth out any rough edges. Never saw that one before. Cool tip, thanks.
I usually use a couple of files for that but his sandpaper trick looks better.
I’ve done the coping saw trick on inside corners before, but the sandpaper glued to a piece of scratch for a profiled sanding block...brilliant! Really glad I tuned in!
Nice to see a short video with a lot of helpful tricks! Really like the sand paper idea. Will be using that one in the future. 👍🏼
I was just struggling with an outside corner today cause i recently just started doing finish work and that 45.5 degrees cut would probably solve my problems. Good video.
I just have an old Makita chop saw and the scale ends at 45 degrees.
BUT after seeing this vid, I just tried cranking the thing over a bit more and it DID go to 45.5 degrees. Never thought to try...
Dude! I always wondered how that coping inside corner was done. I'm a home handyman trying to up my game and I've watched several painting and caulking tip videos lately that are.... well, let's just say 'not great or professional'. Your video is quick, concise and I actually learned some things in your 'how to'. I see I came across your video a couple years after you made it, but I hope you 'keep up the good work'. Thanks!
thanks Patrick. the video is almost a year old. I never thought that it would become my most viewed video. thanks for the kind comments!
Honestly one of the best, most useful tips videos I've ever seen in a 5 minute video. Gold
This is the best of the baseboard videos I've seen. Quick and complete.
That's pretty impressive. Thank you for the tip!
Sandpaper idea was worth the price of admission.
Great video. I'm about to install baseboards after putting in new flooring, these tips have been really helpful and your presentation is great. Thanks for sharing.
Great fast tutorial! The inside corner 45 cut and cope is genius! Thank You!
I've been doing this for 10 years {period} and watching this 5 minute video just made me learn so so much more {period} you're a genius thank you so much
Nice video. Good work on showing the cuts and not dragging the video out forever.
thanks, I like to be straight to the point.
Thank you. I am new to having to install baseboards - this easy video just made my week, because secretly was apprehensive about it, and my interior house painting is finished. That means baseboards! Thank you so much!
I’ve been a commercial floor installer for 6 years and am starting to try to find my own residential side work. This was extremely helpful!
Quick and to the point. This is what I like. No long stories. Excellent video. Some people just talk too much in their videos.
I'm prepping my house to possibly sell it (maybe.....we're looking). I have some trim work to do. So, this video was VERY timely and helpful! Thanks for sharing the tips!!
Chris Williams thanks for watching. I am glad i could help
@2:09 "And that looks hideous!" I lol'd
the sand paper over baseboard of the profile is really a pro tip. perfect fit with ease
You rock! Thanks for the video. Fantastic tips and all that in only five minutes. Really looking forward to trying these out when I do my own baseboards!
Mind blown.... this is going to revolutionize my renovation.
thanks! Thats why I made this video.
Omg BEST VIDEO!!!! Please make lots more!! Ty!!!
Keto With 5 thanks. I am currently building a woodworking shop. Once it's done I will be up and running and putting out UA-cam videos
Thanks Im rehabbing an old rambler home and this really helps I will continue watching for more lessions
Absolutely the best video and explanation I have ever seen on cutting the outside angles and coping! My goodness you really are a great teacher!
Can anyone suggest a good inexpensive saw? Mine was given to me and I know now why. It sucks!
Geez!! Every time that I think I'm intelligent, I come across a guy like this with the sandpaper trick...I'm so glad other humans have more imagination and cleverness than I do...!
Thank you for the video, it was very helpful!
Excellent video. You explained so much in a quick effective way, my baseboards came out awesome. Thank you for blessing us with that knowledge...
The idea at 4:15 about gluing a piece of sandpaper to a scrap piece of baseboard and using that to sand your copes is a beautiful thing. Thanks!
Great video Wes. Love the 1/2 degree and sandpaper ideas, can't wait to put them to the test. The 366 down votes you got are baseboard installers angry that you gave away the secrets like Pen & Teller. QUESTION: I have been cutting my baseboards laying down flat on the chop saw, not standing up like you do, so I can extend my blade life by not having to cut through so much material on every cut. Is there really a difference either way for cutting baseboards? Is your method any better than the way I cut them?
So many people criticizing these tips...I say...make your own videos and then lets see if you can deal with the scrutiny...there are levels to learning, many people will benefit a whole lot from watching this video, later on they can watch other more advanced videos or different tips to continue to improve
Ruben Vizcarrondo thank you, so very true. Alot of people criticize these tips but when i check their channel they dont have a video on how to do it better.
i see comments like this all the time. things like where is your video. i don't think you have to produce videos to point out flaws in another's video. that being said i did not find anything to complain about in this demonstration and found the tips useful.
Very little people criticizing this video dumbass
Ruben Vizcarrondo, like...what the hell is there to criticize! Idiots! He has some great tips!! I like the sandpapered over the profile to sand the coped piece down.
You guys grow the fuck up and open your minds. It's a generous rant, what the guy is saying is people IN GENERAL like to talk shit about bad ass tips like the guy on the video is giving thus have nothing to show for it. He wasn't aiming specifically at people here.
Dropping the real knowledge! I’ve been watching baseboard videos and not one has shown that return, or sandpaper trick. You’ve earned a new subscriber.
Thanks Cory!
Wes thank you for these simple but very handy tips especially the 45.5 degrees and the sand paper . Great video
Superb joints! Sand palate tip is great
Harry Girgin thanks. Its something i learned years ago
Nice tips especially the 1/2 degree.
Joe Brown thanks. A pro taught me this once
Wes Hamstra nice video. I ve been using this trick for more than 10 years. My father taught me he is a finish carpenter. Instead of -+half a degree. I put my pencil behing the piece im cutting giving me -+1 degree cause the pencil is 1/4 thick. This way i keep my saw at 45. I use it everyday. Is addictive and you get better at it by time.
I'm going to try that tip next time...
me too
I do it every day! Same applies for crown installation
Great information! Glad I came across this, we’re about to be first time homeowners and have a long list of upgrades! Thanks!
I appreciate your time in making this video. It helped me simplify adding baseboards and it took the fear out of it for me. You are amazing.
Thanks! Have you done the base yet? How did it turn out?
Great tips, thanks for sharing.
Dale Williamson thank you
I wish u would've showed how u cut the little piece of the return.. Great Video tho!
I knew most of this but that sand paper trick is genius, never seen that before. Good stuff
Dude this is an awesome video. Just found you today renovating my home. Love the ideas
As the son of a finishing carpenter, I approve of this video... ;-) Nice sandpaper trick!
thanks Art. part of my flooring apprenticeship schooling was spent on baseboard installation. My teacher there showed me that trick.
Great tips friend, thank you for your help.
The first person that. I learned from watching this video I’ve watched lots of videos you make it simple to the point thank you
Have done my own base board and crown for years and never saw that sandpaper trick before now. Love it.
Came upon this video after I finished messing things up. Followed the guidelines and now you would swear I’m a carpenter.
Great tips.
Jim Dockrell thanks
I hope all trade are like this man! Care about his work on how it looks for the customers. Keep up the good service and someday it will paid off.
Very thorough and well-spoken video, one of the best I've seen, thank you!
Anyone else find it fascinating that 90% of the guys that do youtube videos related to the trades and hardwork are usually very polite and humble. And 90% of people who do videos about anything pertaining to hollywood, music, entertainment, are foul-mouthed, bratty, proud, perverts?
yes,,, and they all have new tools......
i guess i'm in the 10% because i'm a pervert.
Except drywallers. I know because I’m one of them.
@@vojnikjna30 ive always noticed drywallers are very prideful and over compensate lol
@@jltaco85 i guess you are
I wish you taught shop class when I was in school. I would have actually paid attention
@Wes Hamstra This is definitely one of the best how to video on installing baseboard. Really appreciate the simplicity of your method. Thanks for sharing.
OMG amazing, I love to see joyous skilled craftswork. THANK YOU for sharing this!!
I use a dremel to make a perfect cope.
Brilliant
I learned a lots especially how to spell the word out: euwt
Great content and editing. I've watched many a video that are loaded with useless stuff related to the subject. You get to it. Thanks,
Thank you,! Such a good video and straight to the point and not a bunch of unnecessary rambling like so many “how to videos”