Up Your Caulking Game Ep 86
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- Опубліковано 4 вер 2020
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This channel is one of the best on UA-cam. It's like having your own personal Uncle who teaches you his craft, in depth, over years, in your pocket. So invaluable and so appreciated! Thank you for your time.
The guy is a gem.
the only problem is that uncle is not reading update information on caulking application and repeats the same mistakes over and over and over for generations. Your exposed fingers are a contamination source, joint should be cleaned and sanitized before application, a fresh bead should be a triangle not a concave (always use tool with soap water), it becomes a concave after drying- what he is doing is just a super thin joint that fails in 10-20 years instead of 40 . calking joint joining more then one plane fails, joints that span left to right can not touch the back side.
Right on the money Haze1434. I would add Scott's delivery and demeanor is wonderful and Nate's photography AND music selection makes these wonderful viewing!!!
@@josephv5346 thanks for the details!
amen.
A handy tip from a Handyman. When cutting the tip, start the cut from the high side. This gives a clean point and leaves the "feather" on the low side where it doesn't get in the way.
Thank you! I’ve never tried that but I will today!
@@essentialcraftsman watch your fingers then: muscle memory can cause problems sometimes.
@Warrior Son I think the high side would be the point that is farthest up the tip, or that is the higher up on the tube.
@Warrior Son high = tip.
@Warrior Son both explanations mention the tip as being the high point.
This is how to UA-cam. A whole vid on caulking that's interesting and without even one 'caulk' joke. haha
"Now one of the things that makes this a big caulking job is the size and the number of penetrations." 0:45 in. It's not a joke, but it sure made me search the comments to see if anyone mentioned it!
@@Wannabanana17 lol, people missed it because how casually he said it
@@Wannabanana17 how about good doodie?
essential craftsman is a master of caulk. the amount of caulk that's been put through this gentleman's hands is legendary. he's helped to train thousands of essential tradesmen - and in the future when ever they see caulk they'll fondly think of him.
I’m 18 I worked as a carpenter this last summer before my last semester of school and I’ve decided I’m going to be a carpenter and everytime I watch and essential craftsman video it solidifies my decision
Practical skills are always great to have! Even if you decide you want to do something else later, you will have a great skill set for life
Did the same at 18 I’m 23 now and hard work definitely pays off.
Smart move dude. I started working as an electrician's helper when I was 20 and now (27), I'm a journeyman. I get great benefits through my employer and own a beautiful home. Best of all, other than my mortgage, I have no debt. So keep on the right track, skip college, and enjoy your trade. Best wishes.
Don't do like everyone else make sure you have all the essential math skills and understand how they apply to carpentry. I can tell you also to learn and master Euclid's constructions they make layout a lot easier you can practice them at home with paper and a compass
If I could give a new carpenter a single bit of advice, it would be this: if you hesitate in the slightest, it probably isn't safe and you must listen to your gut and reevaluate whatever you were about to do.
Go talk to all the "heroes" who aren't scared of anything. Nearly every single one of them has been hurt doing something stupid. Protect yourself because no one else will. Your body is your livelihood.
Good luck!
I never thought I would enjoy watching someone caulking a house so much. Very nice.
For anybody that doesn't know the difference, this video uses examples residential type caulk. Commercial applications such as storefront systems use much different methods. We use tooling knives and tape and whereas you may not want certain types of caulk to be warm or hot polyurethanes that we use are just the opposite. They can be very thick and hard so you want them to be warm if possible. Also call Guns come in different ratios. The the ratio of the caulk gun is the squeeze to force amount. So how much you squeeze that trigger is relevant to how much caulk comes out. I use an 18:1. Ratio. You can get 12:1 up to 24:1. 24: 1 would be for really thick hard epoxies and polyurethane. A 12: one would be for say a latex or acrylic caulk. Just some things that somebody might find helpful
As a Iron Worker back in the early 90's I worked on the 44 story insurance building in down town Des Moines, Ia. I was on the caulking crew for 6 mths.,we also used different shaped tools to strike off our joints. Learned from a brick layer. The 6 man crew went through 880 5 gal. buckets of silcon and 200 pee shooters.
I have been a professional caulker for 45 years.And unfortunately residential caulking is usually synonymous with low quality.There is no reason that homeowners should have to replace their sealants as often as they do. Builders need to stop choosing their sealants based on ease of clean up instead of quality. No commercial caulker would ever use a water base sealant in any wet location. And there is no reason a builder or painter should. It is simply cutting corners.
@@johnhowerton8241 I have been a professional caulker for over 45 years. Part of the Bricklayers Union .We average 72000 feet a year. In 10 years that is over 100 miles I don’t even want to think how much sealant I went through in 45 years😜.
This man's handshake could probably make The Hulk hurt.
I've thought about this! Lol
My father wasn't around when I was younger and my stepdad was knowledgeable, but abusive and refused to teach my brother and I any real useful "handyman" skills so watching these videos has reminded me a lot of my grandfather. He grew up on a farm and was a sharecropper and chicken farmer when I was young so every time I went over to visit my grandparents during the summer I'd take anything he wanted to teach to heart. He passed when I was 16 so there was a lot I missed out on from him. You're like my grandfather in a lot of ways so these videos have really supplemented what he taught me and is almost a continuation of the skill building I got from him. Kids need someone around that they can model good behavior and useful skills from. I'm able to teach our three kids what I learn from your videos and that makes me a proud father. Just wanted to let you know that your videos really make a huge positive impact on people's lives. Be well.
Amen Brother
Im with you man
You're a great dad. Your late grandfather would've been proud of you.
Hopefully, you get enough pity likes on here to make you feel better
I worked with a guy that spent years in a mobile home factory caulking kitchens and bathrooms, that guy could go all day with one sheet of paper towel to clean up his caulking mess. It was pretty amazing to watch. I have that stuff everywhere in 3 minutes.
I've seen a guy who sets sinks and tubs work a similar magic, his sink beads were so perfect you couldn't easily see them, :)
@@peehandshihtzu That's impressive. I have several pairs of jeans that are 'paint jeans' because I got urethane caulk on them, somehow, and they can't be cleaned. I can run a great bead for up to several inches at a time, on a good day...
@@hardlyb I used to get covered in they stuff doing siding, I had a couple pairs of jeans just for those days, I can only imaging non-waterbased. :)
Peehand Shihtzu last week, got silicone caulk all over my hair leg. Basically got a free leg wax when I was trying to get it off. Ouch 😬
@@manncura Oh Damn! :)
One thing I'd add is that it's important to get a caulking that's paintable, so no silicone. And none of the cheap acrylic junk (like that Alex brand)! And if you're doing a big job like this, get a caulking gun that uses sausage packs. They're twice the size, cost less per unit volume, and create far less trash since the only waste is a crumpled foil pack, not a big plastic tube. Also, if you can afford it, get a cordless caulking gun. I wrecked my wrist for years using lots of heavy caulk on a roof, so now I use a cordless sausage pack caulking gun.
Many of the new generation silicones are modified to accept paint.
You could also caulk over silicone with paintable caulk.Ive done it a few times.Works great.
Window guy here, paintable caulk won't adhere to silicone so eventually it will fall off.
Most silicones come in multi color sausage packs these days, we use Dow color match 100% silicone for our windows. The silicone has a 20 year warranty
@@richardthomas6054 He forgot to caulk the weep holes, rookie!
@@ryanevangelist4094 I've been going over the polyurethane sealant I used on my new shop (turns out that free, 2-year expired sealant doesn't hold up well before getting painted!) with Masterseal 150, which is some form of modified silicone that's paintable. So far so good!
Essential Craftsman is great at what he does. You know how I know this? Because I watched a 14 minute video about caulking.
The homestyle music and grandfather voice helps.
I watched it twice. ;) Found EC when they were at this point, watched a few episodes, then started from episode 1 til I got back up to this. ❤ Wondering if there's a video about the siding going on since in the last ones it hadn't been done & now it's magically on.
Like the dad I never had. I really appreciate the guidance and wisdom you’ve offered us. Thank you
Thank God there's at least one Carpenter who actually understands how to apply caulk and to not make a mess out of everything
“Try your best and caulk the rest”
Caulk and paint will make you the carpenter you ain't.
This aint my personal veiw, its just the one I've heard the most.
Omg use bricks maybe. This is hilarious. In 6yrs time...
First time I’ve heard that. Actually kinda like it.
@@paullopinto2777 same but that's miles of silicone. No wonder the tube is cut small. The only silicone I have is round my windows.
@@smartgorilla Wet rooms?
I was a metal worker for 5 years on second shift with one other guy in the shop. I listened to over 150 audiobooks in that time 👌🏻 life changing
“A little caulk, a little paint, makes the carpenter what he ain’t”
Gave me a good chuckle before work
Reminds me of the saying.. a grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't.
You can always tell a painter. You just can't tell him much.
@@christens79 Exactly what I was thinking 😂
Putty and paint
My favorite is - "A grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't". And boy is it true.
Damn it!! When you started to talk about listening to an audio book I thought you were going to plug Audible or some other sponsor...
But no you’re just a great guy with a great philosophy of life
Love to you and your loved ones
Those who master their trade are always listening to how others work.
I could watch your video on something I’ve done a hundred times and pick up a priceless tip in just 3 seconds of the 16:53
I was a commercial carpenter all my life you are 1 of the first residential contractors I have seen do a great job of setting scaffolding, nice 👍
I’m a welder and I lay “dimes” when I caulk and let’s just say the wife isn’t too happy seeing that lol
I don’t know what this means but I feel like it’s funny
@@colbydonnelly6515 5:02 see that worm he laid down as a bad example of a caulk? That’s the shape a welder would call “stacking dimes”
I feel chalking helped my welding😂
🤣🤣🤣
Triangles going vertical 🤣
This guy always makes me feel like everything is going to be alright! I would love to work with him.
The man is a perfectionist….you’d probably shit yourself after an hour
It’s this generation they know how to do so much because they had to. Unlike today where everyone has a specialty, I’m 56 and my dad taught me a bunch but nobody knows everything.
You're a great teacher I enjoy watching your videos I'm 25 and I'm trying to be the best I can be and your tips and trick definitely help keep it up
As a pro painter for the last 30 years my tips are. Use a 1" wet paint brush to smooth out painters caulk and a small container of water, , and carry a pocket knife to open and trim your caulk tips.
And my favorite new house site job is Friday afternoons caulking up next weeks house to paint.
And a simple filler backer strip is plain newspaper poked in the gaps.
It's a thing of beauty: someone who takes his work seriously and is an outstanding craftsman.
@ Essential Craftsman what you want when youre doing a job like that is a bottle with a spray nozzle on it and fill it with washing up liquid(uk) dish soap in america i think and water , after you apply the caulking spray some liquid over the area and then rub it off(you called it striking) the washing up liquid and water mix prevents the caulking from sticking when you spread it with your finger so it doesnt go when you dont want it too, like the white door frame @6:03 the trick is doing it from the bottom up so the run off from the liquid doesnt interfere with the next section you want to caulk
Agreed. Also caulking should form an hourglass shape to form the best / longest lasting bond. .
I often look up construction "how-to's" on UA-cam and fast forward in search of the piece of information I need. This video is an exception. This guy reminded me to be patient and I really appreciated the injection of philosophical / mindset advice mixed in with the technical perspective on caulking. Thanks!
For interior like bathrooms/showers:
Put masking tape either side of the joint.
Apply sealant.
Run finger along pushing into joint leaving the excess on the tape.
Remove tape for absolutely perfect crisp laser-straight caulking everytime.
Better spray with water and soap before removing tape or it'll curl or pull up caulk
Better spray with water and soap before removing tape or it'll curl or pull up caulk
When I do bevel siding I caulk every joint as I go. If the outter layer leaks the next plank is caulked from it's top edge.
I added siding to my shed and caulked it one Autumn. I decided to wait until Spring to paint. What I found out by Springtime was that a lot of the guaranteed non-shrinking caulk had shrunk! Seemed a bit of a hassle but a quick re-caulk had it looking all spiffy again. Matter of fact the old caulk acted like a good base for the second go round. That was years ago and ever since then I have double-caulked most jobs. I'll get caulk on there, especially any deep joints, wait a few days to a week and then do the best caulking job I can of it. I have found that the results are pretty good even a couple years after. I have tried to theorize whether that affects how waterproof the joint is, but I don't think so.
There was only 1 caulk Ive ever used in my 38 years painting that didnt shrink noticeably. M.A.B. permaflex elastomeric caulk. Of course Sherwin Williams bought M.A.B. and discontinued all of their products.
Assholes😡😡
the spiritual sense of work, yes, you all make each other shine, it makes you brothers
work good and feel good, when you feel good, you look good
it starts with the work
much thanks for the continuing series and the sharing of life experience, much thanks indeed
Worthwhile podcasts to listen to while caulking...like EC2. :)
Dont forget the old classic "beat it to fit, paint it to match"
I find that a couple of drops of Dawn dish detergent in the water makes the sponge work even better.
You sir/madam are my new friend... Making a note of this.
@@PVS3 you are absolutely correct sir ! Even with just a finger, I love my factory showroom finish.
This man makes everything interesting. I've been doing construction work for 35 years and I have learned stuff watching his videos.
I love that you took something so seemingly mundane and devoted a whole video to showing its importance and how to cultivate an important skill. Thanks again Scott
You are without a doubt, an inspiration to all who watch your video's! Even if your not in the trades! Thank you and "Keep Up The Good Work"!!
I am in disbelief that every video you have teaches me at least one thing. Simple or complex.. there is something I didn’t know until I watched the video. And I’m in construction and worked for a siding company.
I've watched this entire series, and most of your other videos, and now one about caulking. I've caulked thousands of tubes, built houses and high rise buildings, poured lots of concrete. And I still watch and enjoy your videos, and your inputs. Thanks for putting out this material. I hope to meet you one day. I hope to teach my children what your teaching people. Thanks again.
My dad, an excellent carpenter, used to say to the painter, "Make me look good." My neighbor in a Chicago suburb was a professional caulker (don't know the trade proper name for this). He'd go into the city and caulk the glazing on commercial buildings. He was so good and his job was set up such that when he got done with his piece work, he could come home and, he'd be back by one or two p.m. nearly every day. He was amazing. I saw him re-caulk his own home once. He drew caulk up from a 5 gallon bucked with his pro gun. He laid down what to my young eyes was a perfectly smooth bead in no need of tooling. His body adjusted perfectly to the smallest nuances of flow or surface conditions. This would have been back in the early 60's. I've never been able even approximate what I saw this guy could produce.
BBC Radio 4, often known as “radio serious” is my preferred listening at work, it has the added benefit that the kids on site are allergic to it !!
James May
So long as you don't mind constant left-wing biased propaganda and indoctrination!
kjbirby do you believe anything you hear on the wireless ?
10 seconds in and I am already grateful. I need this! My caulking jobs are sealed, but it looks like Ray Charles ran that bead.
Thank you for sharing your dad with us, he is an absolute treat.
I am so happy that your family (and auxiliaries) are doing this project together. These videos are presented on construction topics, but the essence of the Essential Craftsman consists of character, principle, relationships, vision and values. I end each episode wishing for one more day with my father.
I always view it like MIG welding, feed rate and travel rate. Keep up the good work.
One tip, especially in warmer climates, use a water bottle with a rag rapped around it for cleaning your finger. A drop of detergent helps the surface tension from getting out of hand. Fits nicely in the tool belt too and eliminates the risk of dropping a bucket of dirty water on your work(or foreman)...
I honestly love caulking. After all the craziness of building a house, it's just something you can do by yourself. It's peaceful.
Thanks for this. I just wish there was an invention that matched the "squeeze pressure" to the speed. I find that when I can move at a matching speed to the right amount of caulk coming out of the gun that my caulk job is the smoothest and neatest looking. Also, everyone needs to know how much moisture should be in the sponge. Too little makes it rough, too much and it makes the caulk look messy. Keeping the sponge clean also keep the "haze" from affecting surrounding surfaces.
a cold weather trick I use is to put the (plastic) tubes in a bucket of water and place an aquarium heater in the water to keep the caulk at just the right temp all day for nice smooth flow.
Also when you come to a wide fill, angle the gun/tip to present a wider opening of the tip, essentially creating a wider flow of material.
Such great advice, well beyond the “technical”. A gift, TY
I do not understand how anyone can dislike any of this channels videos. They are So. Well. Done.
i watch this channel for my craft tips and zen guidance... always a new journey with an old friend
"A little putty, a little paint makes the builder what he aint" lmao im so stealing this
I will often push a bead of caulk. Or vary the angle to get more penetration. If I can lay a bead that does not need striking, it will usually set and shrink into a great looking bead. That flat bead from the tip looks better than a rounded finger tip bead in some situations. Some surfaces do not look good with that feather edge. Sponging off a feather edge can be a lot of wipes. Varying the water content in the hydrophilic 'grout' sponge can make a big difference in the clean up.
I was shown how to "push" the caulk bead by an old timer. It definitely leaves a better finish.
Been repairing so much caulking work. This is the life of a painter. Prep,prep,prep!
Just wanted to say I enjoy the wisdom you consistently share.
Thanks man for your excellent work& especially the Godly Wisdom.
Enjoy God!
And sponges.
His voice is just therapeutic in this setting.
Good morning guys. Thanks for starting my Saturday off right!
I appreciate that you gave me a little life advice, rather than using that segment to hock a product or shove a pitch for your podcast down my throat. By far, one of the most relaxing channels on youtube. Keep up the work, brother
“Caulk , paint and putty; carpenters best buddy” :-)
Sarcasm 😂
A little caulking and paint will make a carpenter what he ain't. Another good one.
I see what you did there 😏 😉 👏
Just want to add to this great video a little small tip. When the joint you're filling is less than your tube opening, you can go forward and save having to finger it. This retired painter is getting excited for the next videos!
Personally I never use my finger to "tool" the caulking, I just take my time and lay a nice even bead ( 40 years of practice helps) 😁
It is just an absolute pleasure watching all of your videos and listening to your wisdom. I always light up when a new video is being released! Keep up the good work!
Always a pleasure to comeback and refresh on some EC knowledge
The house I recently moved into had the calking done by someone who had less knowledge of how to use calk than I would have thought was possible for any adult human being. I wish to heck he'd seen this video.
Sharp razor blades will help remedy that. Try wallpaper razor blade handles you’ll be fixing miles of it in no time.
Ha ha ha ha
When ever I questioned my late carpenter about his workmanship he would give me one of three stock answers; "You can build a house too tight," "Nobody will notice," and "Caulk will make it go away."
My favorite was, "you can't see it from my house". Woah, wait, what? :)
My favorite is, "a good craftsman isn't someone that never makes a mistake, it's someone who knows how to fix his mistakes".
@@peehandshihtzu I've always heard, "looks great from my house"
@@Suitednzooted11 Yes, that's it, :)
My dad will always joke "We ain't building a church or a bar" lol
Well that was nice for a change , to watch someone else do the gaps , and you did it well . From one tradesman to another , I liked how you sped up in the end , cos that`s how I do it . : )
Audio books are a great way to pass the time. I drive truck for the most part and over the last 3 years I have been able to listen to over 600 books all on my phone. I’m even able to check them out from my library.
Big Stretch is an excellent product interior or exterior. Its a little more money than the cheap stuff but hey, you get what you pay for. Thanks guys....
I’ve heard this, but never tried it.
850A from sherwin Williams, i get it for $1 a tube, cant beat it for that price.
@@MrC9Oh3 My time to go do a call back at my own expense, to cover all of the homeowners furniture and belongings within a year, re-caulk and repaint because cheap caulking has dried out and shriveled up is worth paying $5 a tube instead of $1 a tube.
@@mattschoular8844 ok, something wasnt done right if failing caulk was the cause of such a disaster. Theres clearly bigger problems at hand. Also 850A isnt shit caulk.
@@MrC9Oh3 SW 850 A is fine indoors where wood movement is minimal but I would never use it on surfaces exposed to serious weather. It's adhesion and flexibility markedly are inferior to all the 5-8 buck caulks such as OSI QUAD. 30 years ago I was all about saving money by using cheap latex caulks. Today it's plain unthinkable to use that junk outside. You will never see it used even at huge developments of new construction where they count every penny. It's not worth it. But indoors, my painter just used up a case or more of 850 on millwork and it will be just fine.
Great tips here. As an old painter, I really appreciate seeing a Carpenter take caulking seriously. Shoving low quality product in fast and dirty is a sure way to make a good build look cheap and tacky. You can have the greatest siding and tightest trim/casing ever, but everyone will see a failed caulk joint right away and see nothing else
I've worked for 35yrs in trades. I've met 3 wonderful-carpenter, window glazer, car vinyl installer, that teach and explain things this well. It's the little things, that make your business a big thing. Thanks for the enjoyable calm teaching. 🙂
Thank you sir. You are a man of values, which shines through your work and attitude toward it.
12:00 In my opinion, sometimes it is best to just concentrate on the task at hand without anything interfering the 'zen', especially if you are working solo and alone. No music, podcast or anything to disturb you, if possible, to gain the max. results in minimum hours. No matter are you working in construction, office or driving a truck and so on, this applies well and works for most professionals in any field. Sometimes silence and peace is just the only right background activity one really needs in the hectic 2020s working life :)
I prefer no music a lot of the times when doing mindless tasks - just listening to the sounds of what I'm doing and around me can be peaceful.
I agree wholeheartedly.
Most people don't have the mental fortitude to "concentrate " on what they are being paid to do.
Or not paid for,like driving a vehicle, shopping,etc.
I need to see/feel/hear the scrape of the caulk gun,the engine/transmission in the mountains, tablesaw under load.
I don't have to deal with, tablesaw kickback,running off the road,etc.
@@cbowman212 Try telling *that* to all gym junkies that feel the need to put on the earplugs to work out. I used to run marathons, and never used earplugs, your life depends on being aware of your surroundings.
The sounds of nature is what I prefer when outdoors.
Amen. When I was in school I had to go to my room and finish my homework as soon as I got home. Mom didn’t make me go to my room, it was just the only way that I would get through it. My sister had the ability to sit in the living room with the TV on or the stereo going and get her work done just fine.
My Uncle Art, who ran the family carpentry business from the 50s to the 80s, used to call to call mowing the lawn his therapy. Just him and the sound of the lawn & garden tractor going around in circles.
Don't forget to check how old the caulk is when you buy it.
Thanks for BEING essential craftsman!
A podcast! Yes. E-book as well. I’ve been caulking for 30 years in Boston mostly hi rise buildings in commercial applications much larger joint widths and listening to podcasts has definitely made for a better work day 👍🏻
As someone from Norway, I find this kind of strange. Our houses have a layer of weather protection _behind_ the siding, with a large enough gap in between so that air can circulate and dry out the boards when wet. We do have to put "mouse bands" (google "museband" to see what I mean) between our foundation and the boards, or they'd get in there. We don't caulk all the details like shown here, but we put a lot of attention into making the weather protection layer "airtight" (or I should say watertight and windtight, it does "breathe"). Our siding is almost always wood, horizontal boards being more common where you have more weather, as we say. In Norway, we don't mind the gaps :)
Edit: I don't mean to criticize! Different products and climates call for different solutions. I'm sure there are cultural differences too.
Where I live i would have constant problems with colonies of insects moving in to the space between the weather seal and the siding if I don't caulk. The lap on the boards will let them breathe enough, but around here even the bugs know that they don't need much insulation to get through the winter.
We have that in the US also, we call it a rainscreen. It is usually only found on high end homes in wetter or harsh climates.
Some products require specifically that you do not caulk them to maintain warrantees. This allows the material to always dry when water does eventually penetrate the seal. If I was installing painted wood siding,I would never caulk it. Every wood siding job I’ve seen that is caulked ends up rotting at the ends from the captive moisture. Better to paint all the end cuts and the the wood dry naturally after moisture exposure.
@Adirondack Homestead hmm vinyl is cheap crap, I don't this wood or trim is "crap." I do believe it is a type of cement board so maybe it doesn't need to dry like typical wood siding.
I think this is some type of cement board siding that is porus so it doesn't need to breath like wood trim. If you go back a few episodes they explained the siding in more detail.
Someone else put up a recommendation for mineral spirits to clean up non water-base caulks. Yup, works well, and I hipped to alcohol for cleaning silicone by a plumber installing a stainless sink on granite.
I have the opportunity to work and instruct coworkers but I never have the time and patience like you Sr and That's what gives you the greatness of people to help others
So true about listening to quality audio books, scripture, and learning a new language while caulking
One tip that I have learned over time... I always caulk "out of a corner" and not "into a corner". I find that I have better control of the bead and less excess build up that I have to deal with. The house is looking really good!!!
Never fully understood the benefit of caulking for painting until I referbed my kitchen cabinets. It's shocking how much $5 of caulk improved the final product!
Thought the same thing the first time i used caulk with my baseboard in my house remodel. Had done trim several times before, and was just amazed at the difference. Wish my younger self wouldn't have been so cheap lol.
Watching how caulking is applied by this fine gentleman; best 17m of my day.
Great channel,great wisdom & you are a great teacher of life ,work ethics & being humble with all you do.
"You didn't leave any fingerprints on the caulking-job, did you?"
Scott: "...pickles."
What do you mean by pickles?
@@JimTom. Instead of damn/shit
"A little caulk, a little paint, makes a carpenter what he ain't"
-every cabinet maker ever
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@tyvek05
Especially to conceal sin! 😜
"grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't" -AVE-
Thank you for your help sir
People like you make this country better
Keep up the good work 👏 👍 always
I love listening to the nuggets of wisdom. i love the fact you said to listen to a podcast or a book. Preparing our self for an unknown future. That stuck with me because im always on a quest for knowledge.
Did anyone else have to do a dbl take at 4:02, thinking they might have heard Scott drop a very casual F-bomb? 😮🤭
Yeah, I did the same.
I've played it back several times, every other time I hear what you heard. Kinda like Yanny and Laurel 😂
Sure did bud!!!! Turned out he said walking around I think. Lol
i hear "bucking around"
Bucking around as in moving scaffold bucks
Grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't!
LMAO thats true hehe
IAVE
David Quirk, Red Green, I loved his show!
Nice listening to you, and your uplifting attitude. Thank you
What a humble worker full of building knowledge
I use windex when using silicone as lubrication for smoothing.
@Mark You put it on your finger or rag, not on the join you're caulking. I use dish soap personally. Dry paper towel cleans the finger, damp rag with a bit of soap gets the finger ready to wipe the next section.
Alcohol in a spray bottle is what's suggested
Didnt know the "putty and paint one". Just remembered "a grinder and paint makes you the welder you ain't" :)
I just bought a flux core welder and trying to teach myself. Hopefully this is true!
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AVE 😂
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@@darwinawardcommittee
That's the wrong attitude.
I just want to thank you for all the lesson that you share.
As a finish carpenter, with caulking I use a light spray of water after I apply the caulking but before I finger it clean.
With silicone, I spray denatured alcohol.
Makes clean up a breeze.
The biggest problem I have is that my finger wears out.
Coat it with liquid bandage first and during. It can but you some extra miles
You can just use dishwashing gloves and cut off the finger.Use it until it wears out then cut off another.They also sell cheap plastic caulking tools in various shapes and sizes on amazon
@@BrooklynBalla Single-finger gloves exist too! Although they're more like cheap disposable latex than strong dish-washing type glove
@Gbcue You can buy silicone tools to use instead of your finger they might even be called "fingers"
Production painter here. I caulk 75% of the trim in thousands of square feet of house every day.
The 2 first things for your finger is: caulk thick enough, and use LOTS OF WATER. I carry a small bucket with water and a rag to clean off and dip my hand/fingers in.
Don't press harder than you have to, and use different fingers.
Ezekiel Benavides good stuff
done miles of caulking in my time and the best manual dispensers for the 310ml tubes are made by hilti, try one and you'll never go back to the skeleton type again. Only thing they are insanely ekspensive.
Thx, looked it up. I have one (was in a house I bought) will try it.
Even the next upgrade from that strap gun would be a great improvement. Milwaukee battery gun on anything over a few tubes for me. I like vulcum for exterior on my personal projects and whatever homeowners want is up to them. It cost more but it will out live any grey beard on the end of the gun. You would also look like Popeye when you squirted out one side of a house with vulcum in a manual gun.
@@jasonhahn4470 Retiree doing a restoration on one house. my fanciest tool is an electric Door Planer. I tell myself one House basic tools will do. Is my/that logic is flawed? Thx.
@@613kc I don’t think your logic is flawed. Unless you find it difficult to use a manual caulk gun for more than few minutes you probably do not need with a battery. But like Scott said you want a decent quality one or it will be hard to control the flow.
Love your channel for the wholesome knowledge you can convey in the medium of these UA-cam videos. Thanks.
Calking,The answer for world peace...in Australia we call it no more gaps....some chippies call it no more skill...However I think its the icing on the cake....And now you can get 45° tips that articulate with end caps....Gotta love it !
Thank you for another great segment and Greetings from The State of Victoria Australia.
Ballarat city of Gold in the West...Bravo Sir, and thank you Scott for sharing with us all your skill and indeed craftsmanship gleened over a lifetime of hard work and dedication....