How to be a carpenter. Tips and tricks and stuff to know.

[@jeddy_bravo]

"shout out to my number one carpenter, Jesus!" hahaha😂😂😂legend

[@homemend]

thats right jed....thanks for sharing man!

[@anthonylombardo4829]

It makes sense the creator would want to become a carpenter. He loves to build and create lol

[@timsetto]

@@anthonylombardo4829 its right in front of our eyes but many dont see it.. its amazing

[@Pro1938ftc3ch]

@@homemend what's the song at 0:25?

[@fab2832]

Amen brother

[@scottjfriend]

This is a great introduction for folks not familiar with the trade. Well done. Also, appreciate the shoutout to our boy, the number 1 carpenter!

[@homemend]

thats right scott! So happy you enjoyed it! thanks for commenting!

[@J0rd4nBr0]

Please don't refer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as "our boy" please. Show some respect.

[@TK-nl4lw]

@@J0rd4nBr0 ;-; ....ok

[@utseay]

"Use my finger as a guide"....is the same technique my neighbor Two Finger Terry uses.

[@homemend]

Hey Uts! terry is my neighbor too! thanks for commenting!

[@superherobeatdown]

Utseay that is a very useful technique if your comfortable doing it safely and accurately learned this today and worked on me doing decking

[@superherobeatdown]

@@homemend u da man

[@kupus6622]

I'v just taken up carpentry at over 40 I can't tell you how much it's helped me with my head. Very satisfying even my mistakes. Good for the soul. Live your posts feel your positive vibe

[@homemend]

Thank you ku! So glad the videos help you my friend. Stay tuned more to come

[@saiga12forme88]

@@lonewanderer_n7 It's so important to always be learning and growing or you'll never have a better life. We have the world's information at our fingertips but also take the time to put some real thought into it. Everyone seems to be looking for help, see if you can take a few days or a week off from work (vacation/sick days) and ask a carpenter if you can help him for free for a few days in exchange for some insight into what its like as a career. Or do that on your weekends (off days) and probably within a month you'll either realize you don't like it or be familiar enough its not so scary to switch careers.

[@derekbaker777]

I think Carpentry is a God-given gift and you either have it or not. I'm 42 years old, but would love to learn how to build homes and survival camps out in the woods. I've been told that the first step to becoming a Carpenter is learning how to use a measuring tape, which is harder than some may think. Just watching Carpenters build things eases my mind with peace and calms my soul. Thanks for sharing!

[@homemend]

Awesome comment Derek. Thank you so much for sharing. One little step at a time my friend and I will definitely put out a how to use a measuring tape video.

[@Roosyer]

Such a nicely presented tutorial for the uninitiated like me. Seems like a decent person too. Thank you sir!

[@homemend]

hey corvux! thanks for sharing..

[@trevorscott6730]

Like this guy. Hope he’s staying strong in the Lord. Appreciate this video

[@homemend]

Thank you Trevor. And yes sir you know what my friend. Thanks for commenting

[@KyleRhoneforBellevueward3]

You're a great teacher. Simple, easy to understand, and no BS. Thank you.

[@homemend]

I appreciate you sir thank you Kyle and great comment my friend!

[@bowhunting1013]

Amen brother!! Glad to see someone give glory to god and we love the videos , keep them coming

[@homemend]

Thank you steve! You can't do a carpenter video which mentioning master builder. You're awesome steve! thanks for sharing!

[@christochiramukhathu4616]

Amen. Glory to the carpenter of this universe. Amen.

[@Sulkanator]

I like your style. I'm starting my carpentry journey now as a middle aged man that wants to tinker. This is very helpful and I am excited to learn more from your channel. Thanks much.

[@homemend]

you're awesome frank....you are most welcome..i would love to hear more about the journey! check out the mighty network..we would love to have you.
the-home-menders.mn.co

[@izz2856]

I'm thinking about becoming a carpenter. Videos like these motivate me and are very educational. Thank you!!!

[@homemend]

Yes sir thank you. Check out thehomemenders.com and join the community. !

[@Yahase11]

Your humor is off the chart! Thanks for the information and keep us entertained as well.

[@homemend]

Thank you ha! Why not have fun with it. Thanks for commenting!

[@ps-gq5km]

I've been a carpenter for 25 years, and everything you said was correct, except the word smidge is fine, but most people say c-hair.
(C stands for See You Next Tuesday.)
Good video.

[@homemend]

This is a family show lol I coulldnt say c hair , see here? Lol. Thank you for commenting PS, that means a lot coming from a fellow tradesmen, I appreciate you friend

[@imsogodsgurl]

Dustin, you really should be wearing safety glasses! That's the mom in me :-) Thank you for all you do.

[@homemend]

awe i know it...thanks so much for commenting!

[@01aharley]

Here here!! Seen plenty of wood chips fly into peoples eye no fun

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

Yesterday I didn’t use my safety glasses when I cut some pressure treated wood. Ouch! That stings! AC2. Between your eyelid and eyeball. Glad it wasn’t the chromated copper arsenic 😁
I won’t do THAT anymore!

[@anthonyelvins647]

Hello this video is very helpful I’m currently in technology College down in England (USA friend next door neighbor) and I’m doing carpentry and joinery course and this video is super helpful thanks you very much god bless

[@homemend]

hey anthony! that is so cool man..so happy the video helped! thanks for sharing!

[@kitchenproject1577]

Awesome; each one teach one, I'll be sure to pay it forward

[@homemend]

thank you KP!

[@dr.edwardnorman4079]

Carpenters
I come from a family of inventors, engineers, & carpenters. Carpentry is the science of manufacturing with wood. The process started with Surveyors, Loggers, & Sawyers. Some carpenters are joiners (see Japanese joinery), some cabinet makers. Cabinet makers need more precise measurements, so measurements of less than 1/64th inch are used. A cabinet maker can cut to a precision of less than 1/64th inch, and then sand or plane to perfection.
Carpentry is good clean work. If you want to be a carpenter, best is to apprentice under a Master Carpenter, and /or do work on the job. Next is to learn about carpenters tools, and have a few important ones: good belt and apron bag, large metal square, small square/triangle & protractor, levels long & short, chisels of different sizes, electrical & hand planers, electrical drill & bits, brace, electrical & hand saws, possibly hammer & conforming tool, pencil/scribe, compass. Then you will need consumables: screws, pegs, nails, rods. Maybe goggles & gloves & first aid kit (read and be proficient at first aid). Watch your hands and feet! Hydrate! Contemplate different ways of design & construction. Measure and plan at least three times. Cut once, oversize if necessary, and plane, chisel, sand to fit, shim if you made a mistake or must use short wood. Learn types of wood & wood treatments: stain, glue, caulk, paint.

[@homemend]

You are awesome my friend thank you for this valuable info. What a treat. Thank you for commenting

[@jewelthompson9034]

Skills are free to pass on. It the saying of God teach a man to fish and he will not go hungry again, And that's what your going.

[@homemend]

Awesome jewel! thanks so much for commenting!

[@Mrgrumpypants84]

Not really.... Someone is going to loose a finger watching this guy.

[@VictorCruz-my6ht]

Thank you. Started working in a framing company this week and I feel useless. I wanna learn without buggin the other guys too much

[@homemend]

hey victor..time friend.. and dont sweat it, all those guys were new once..

[@graymouser7649]

The Home Mender is my fav chanel

[@homemend]

youre awesome gray mouser. so happy to have you.

[@seankhan1157]

I work in a convenient store right now and I’m just soo tired of the type of lifestyle I have to live but this will be my start to a new life.
One customer came in asked me if I knew someone who does carpentry
But point is i can finally do something great and fun

[@homemend]

hey sean!..thats good to here friend..check out the new homemenders community on thehomemenders.com . getting ready to laun ch an ecourse " side hustle to six figures" its very obtainable man... you can do this..

[@RossG88]

Using the speed square to stabilize your cut is a great tip

[@homemend]

Thank you Ross. Appreciate the comment!

[@cesaravalos3758]

Yo this video is helpful as hell thanks.

[@homemend]

Thank you for sharing CA… Appreciate the comment

[@michaelriley8705]

I love your advice i fixed my ceiling thanks to your tips and tricks.!

[@homemend]

thank you michael riley! appreciate the comment!

[@michaelriley8705]

@@homemend no problem keep making these awesome videos thanks for all the help and the reply

[@danitureud4144]

Hey Dustin, great vid as always! But would you do a vid on how to lay ceramic tile flooring and ceramic wall tile with tips on to how do it successfully? Thanks again for your knowledgeable vids!

[@homemend]

thanks so much dani! yes tile is definitely on my list...i think no one really likes to do it..lol

[@kmonnier]

Pinch tip is great, I didn’t know it!

[@homemend]

Thank you k. That pinch is awesome. I’m sure an old guy taught me that one.

[@dela960]

Loved the shoutout to ...Jesus!!!!😁😁

[@homemend]

You always got to give a shout out to Jesus!. Thanks for commenting

[@seankhan1157]

I work in a convenient store right now lifestyle I have to live but this will be my start to a new life.
One customer came in asked me if I knew someone who does carpentry
But point is i can finally do something great and fun

[@homemend]

hey sean!..thats good to here friend..check out the new homemenders community on thehomemenders.com . getting ready to launch an ecourse " side hustle to six figures" its very obtainable man... you can do this..

[@MsZis]

I am learning to be a carpenter and your video help me understand better.

[@homemend]

thank you ms zis! so happy it helped you.. thanks for commenting!

[@paradoxdea]

Gave major props to Jesus . Way to go!!

[@homemend]

Number 1 carpenter...thanks for commenting Paradox!

[@clemantinesting3401]

This was so useful thank you!!!!

[@homemend]

Thank you, Clementine

[@graham9045]

Interior finish carpenters go into 32nds for mitre cuts etc

[@homemend]

Great input thank you

[@Navajowelder505]

Straight Up Jesus👍🏽❤😀 Navajo Woman Carpenter 18yrs, working on my 2nd Million ✌🏽cool vids

[@homemend]

You are awesome Valerie and so welcome here thank you for sharing

[@jerem18h]

Dude awesome vid bro thanks so much. Lord bless you

[@homemend]

Thank you Jeremiah. He does my friend

[@johnnyjmedia]

Bro this is an awesome video- I like your teaching style, just subbed

[@homemend]

awesome johnny thank you! happy to have you!

[@thuygg]

I like the way you explain!! Really good teacher!!

[@homemend]

thank you AL...appreciate you watching!

[@joelmatthews1732]

Great video lots of handy tips the only thing I would do differently is when using the speed quare as a gide if ya face it the other way you get a greater reference point to start with on anything less then the width of the square it's easier and more accurate Ive found

[@homemend]

That's a great idea! thank you joel!

[@B.A.SuparCarpenter]

Sir I like your video very nice, thank you sir.👏

[@homemend]

Most welcome. Thanks for watching! Great comment.

[@nathanielhooker1622]

Thank you great video😁

[@homemend]

Thank you nath. Appreciating you sir.

[@daredonkey]

Metric tapes and blueprints are such a blessing

[@homemend]

thanks for commenting!

[@snapperkc9317]

Very helpful video, I’m glad Blue Collar Handyman mentioned your channel.
Please think about hearing protection...you will thank me when you are my age!👍

[@homemend]

hey snapper! thanks so much for watching!

[@graymouser7649]

very cool

[@homemend]

:)

[@Bigrush310]

Buy the most expensive tape measure you can find and you'll never lose it again!

[@homemend]

Yes mud! maybe if it was 30 bucks you would care a bit more..lol thanks for the tip!

[@alaskanken2132]

I always put my name on the bottom of the tape about 25feet in . So if anyone finds it or says hey that's my tape. I flip it over an say now way sucker see that's my name. This has come in handy over the years.

[@FN--lp1lb]

@@alaskanken2132 lol if I have to do all that I might as well fight you for taking my tape measure

[@christopherholloway8153]

Great video. I love your easygoing 'vibe', and you have a lot of classic tips and tricks here. You make rough carpentry fun and accessible, so I love that. One thing that I wanna bring up. As a horseback riding instructor, I always have my students wear a training helmet, and I wear one too, (especially if I'm on a horse I don't know well.) In the past, safety equipment was looked down upon as 'amateurish' and unnecessary. But we all have accidents, amateurs and professionals. A cheap pair of safety goggles is better than spending the afternoon in an emergency room, with a big piece of wood in your cornea. Just a tip that you might want to add to your next vid. Thanks, Buddy! You're awesome!

[@homemend]

thank you christopher! totally agree..thanks for sharing..

[@robertl.b8054]

Love the intro.

[@homemend]

Thank you Robert! Praise him for it

[@anthonymattiello5489]

If you turn your speed square to the other side of the board it will be easier to cut as you are pushing with your right arm and pulling with your left. Provided you are right handed.

[@homemend]

Great tip A!...totally makes sense....i lay it however i lay it down..:) .thanks for sharing!

[@XxStratAttackxX]

Finish carpenters definitely go into the 32nds. Not with the math really but when I make cut lists I might say this cut is 12 3/4 strong or shy. Especially when I'm doing division of balusters. If I do the math for my layout with decimals I might get something like 3.8375 on center for my whole row of spindles which is a strong 13/16". If I didn't go into the 32nds then that error accumulates and over a span of 8ft that could add up to my last spindle being a whole half inch off. You just need to know when it matters to chase that kind of precision in your work.

[@homemend]

great point strat, yes you're correct, definitely need to be aware when measuring and marking off. thanks for sharing!

[@sanestiicks2932]

18 years old first day as a carpenter yesterday went great i have long way to go though .🙇🏽

[@homemend]

awesome sane! 1 job at a time!

[@matt.5565]

Thanks man, im only 15 and im really interested in Carpentry, this helped alot

[@homemend]

hey matthew! you got this man...just stay with it and come up with a system that works for you! you're awesome and thanks for watching.

[@jacobsinger97]

Where you from matthew??

[@gerald214]

God bless you for shouting OUT JESUS. You a real one.

[@homemend]

He does my friend thank you for commenting :-)

[@bassistbovee]

Kick him out of the club! Trade secrets just given out to the public, how could you?!
I use a lot of these technics daily, I wish the new guy only knew half of this. Most of them show up and read a tape like " 38 and 3 little black lines"
Great video! Keep up the great content!

[@homemend]

hey master! so good my friend... thanks so much for sharing!

[@chrishayes5755]

thanks!!

[@homemend]

Thank you Chris appreciate the comment

[@wayne3340]

God bless you my friend. I just came here because I wanted to find a video and see how a Carpenter holds a tape measure. Turns out I'm not crazy! You hold it in your left hand and mark with your right hand, just like me, a "non-carpenter". And I read it upside down, naturally. I would like to join an unruly mob of frustrated laymen, and storm the Stanley factory. Subdue all their left handed managers, and turn their tape measure machines around, so they only make right handed ones! Cheers!

[@homemend]

Yes sir. He does. Totally agree. Thanks so much for commenting. So glad it helped.

[@CasaRealEstate]

Cool video! I wish I would have learn more handy things related to carpentry!

[@homemend]

Hey casa. Anytime is a good time to start.

[@franciscoo.8656]

Exelente i will subscribe lol

[@homemend]

Thank you F!

[@jaybrick8973]

Im just going into carpentry didnt realize how precise you have to be with your cutting and drilling could be a lil nerve wrecking because I struggle with anxiety its definitely not easy

[@homemend]

Hey brother. Know that you will mess up. Give yourself grace. Jesus would!

[@jaybrick8973]

@@homemend hey thanks bro for encouragement yes Jesus definitely would God bless

[@homemend]

Absolutely my friend. Anytime you need help I’m here for you. And when you go, a host of Angels go with you.

[@jaybrick8973]

@@homemend amen brother

[@CAborn1112]

Great video, thank you!

[@homemend]

Thank you Chris!! Appreciate the comment!

[@KevinCastleMusic]

Dude, awesome video! I just recently decided to start learning more skills like this, and I'm so glad I came across your channel. Subscribed!

[@homemend]

Thank you sir! Awesome to have you Kevin!

[@chascollette]

Great vid for beginners, great job.

[@homemend]

thank you parme!

[@kenyatasims6991]

Amen broooooooo‼️

[@homemend]

Thank you Kenya! Yeah

[@davidg.749]

Thanks Dustin 😄👍

[@homemend]

thank you david!

[@meganfox8438]

Thanks. So helpful.

[@homemend]

thank you fox!

[@bellee3397]

Thank you!!! You were very informative. Now I know the meaning of the lingo :)

[@homemend]

sweet deal..thanks BL!

[@moosmedia2615]

I lied on my resume here iam getting tips 🤫😂😂

[@homemend]

awesome umm...anything i can do to help..you got this!

[@iiReCoii]

Hahahah. Good video man. Thanks !! 😂😂

[@homemend]

Thank you re!! Appreciate the comment!!

[@danneukirch4486]

This is awesome! So funny how he bags out metric and then goes onto describe his loose way of getting a more accurate measurement lol.

[@homemend]

you caught me dan! thanks for commenting!

[@danneukirch4486]

@@homemend lol! Recently subbed, I like your videos and how they are easy to follow, Cheers

[@homemend]

awesome! great to have you.. thanks so much!

[@djgameboy3422]

If I have 0 experience in carpentry but want to start learning what can anyone suggest

[@homemend]

Hey DJ. Get involved with the home menders network.
🏠 HOME MENDERS COMMUNITY - A place where do-it-yourselfers: home owners, tradesmen and entrepreneurs can exchange knowledge and experiences for all things home repair. YOU ARE WELCOME here. JOIN, LEARN, INSPIRE, GROW and DO. 👉 the-home-menders.mn.co/

[@mr.imperial8721]

Giving your respect to Jesus...I like it Amen🙂

[@homemend]

Amen my friend

[@mikerotch6733]

Just started carpentry about 2 months ago building pole barns and garages and we’ve built 6 so far but my boss is Spanish so he is very confusing and he thinks I’m stupid lol

[@homemend]

I know the feeling Mike. Stay with my friend, it’s a great and profitable trade to be in. Check out the Home Menders ecourse and learn to operate your own home repair business. You’ve got this!

[@iannegri4347]

"They'll kick me out of the club" Good sir you withhold our club, of course I can't speak for all of us because that wood be rotten.

[@homemend]

You are awesome Ian . Happy to be part of the gang

[@sexualnapalm6209]

Nice

[@homemend]

Thank you Frank!

[@JR007x]

Yes sir, great and helpful tips!

[@homemend]

thank you JR! always a pleasure!

[@GabrielRodriguez-yo4dj]

As always very informative 👍

[@homemend]

awesome G!

[@handymanjourney]

Great video Dustin! Love how good you are at explaining things! Although I am sure that Jesus would have used a Milwaukee circular saw not a Makita! ;)

[@homemend]

Come on Lee!....well ....they are red. you might have me there.

[@JesusChrist-uc8ct]

Yes I use a Milwaukee circular saw

[@VT-ix5oh]

Good to see you back in action

[@homemend]

thank you VT! winter is long.

[@David-jv4fw]

Hey Dustin, so much in this made me laugh (in a good). Anywho, great video and you're looking real healthy (assuming some lost lbs). Salud!

[@homemend]

So cool david..i appreciate the compliment! Ive learned the secret of happiness. thanks so much for watching!

[@timothyenglish8236]

I'm thinking of being a carpenter when I grow up

[@homemend]

Hey Timothy. It is a great trade to get into and profitable my friend. Good luck!

[@calinpanzaru1045]

Warm greetings from Romania!

[@homemend]

Thank you. Love Romania!

[@calinpanzaru1045]

@@homemend I wish you a wonderful week, my dear friend! May our Lord JESUS CHRIST bless you in anything you do!

[@homemend]

He is so good. Thank you cp. same to you friend.

[@AlMai222]

This guy is awesome

[@homemend]

hey al! thanks for commenting!

[@mikeohernia5498]

Try doing site lay out with a standerd tape metric is your friend

[@homemend]

Hey hey mike! Never done it. Thanks for sharing.

[@MT-us8pd]

Thank you so much! May God give you favour in Jesus name!

[@homemend]

hey mT..he does..thank you so much!

[@MT-us8pd]

It's so cool to learn some usefull skills from you. With my next salary I will buy a 18v makita circular saw and start upgrading our house we bought recently. Your videos are truly a blessing for somebody who has to learn a lot! Greetings from a brother from the Netherlands!

[@homemend]

thank you netherlands! so happy to help. appreciate you friend.

[@jesseaddison6682]

Great video man thank you

[@homemend]

thank you jesse!

[@DEX-dm7nt]

I used that tape measure when I first started finish carpentry, helped me get familiar with the measurements. Now I I really don’t like them, the measurements are distracting. Eventually your boss is going to hand you his tape measure and ask you to call out some measurements and you should know how to use it. If you get a measurement that An inch and 3/16 and you don’t know your 16th you can say inch and one eighth strong.

[@homemend]

hey dex! 1/8th strong........i like ir...thanks for sharing!

[@ibrazeau3044]

Lolll great video and it was entertaining. You have a gr8 personality and you convey the content well. Enjoyed it.
Now for the nitty gritty... your first tape had a black boxed 16 which represents same as the red one ;). What other trade secrets can you give out? I am sure no one will tell!

[@homemend]

HA Brazeau! missed the black boxed 16...good eye my friend! thanks for commenting!

[@KeyBladesFixings]

Top Work Gent 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@homemend]

thank you key! appreciate the comment!

[@oktheneggscape5759]

Watched to the end so im obligated to comment. Enjoy the algorithm

[@homemend]

Thanks for watching!

[@juliustetevano6113]

Thanks for the tips bro

[@homemend]

thank you julius! appreciate the comment!

[@nammei8196]

Look at you ripping boards , you fancy hahahahah

[@homemend]

thats right sam! thanks for commenting!

[@alfredklek]

When you're using the speed square as a cut guide, flip it around so the edge you're squaring to is away from you. This will allow you to run the saw with the blade all the way out without the motor (on a sidewinder) fouling on the square. Also, buy a Swanson brand speed square not some janky home depot junk. They cost like 15 bucks, there's no excuse not to have a proper speed square if you're a working carpenter.

[@homemend]

Great suggestion Alfred. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnroth2727]

love it!

[@homemend]

thank you john!

[@dylansluyter7066]

Great Tips and tricks video! Solid information that was useful. Any tips on how to get involved or making your way to becoming a carpenter?

[@homemend]

hey dylan! awesome man....carpenter is a trade you just jump into..beware...not all carpenters are nice so the new guys learn pretty quick.lol..you may want to find a company that replaces rotted wood, installs baseboards, fence guys or framers....

[@dylansluyter7066]

Home Mender Inc I apprentice it’s your reply, and thank you again! 👍🏼

[@Bartheo]

😂 really enjoyed this video

[@homemend]

thank you BH!

[@Thomas-ts7xt]

I’m only 12 but this is my dream job

[@homemend]

awesome thomas! ecourse coming soon!

[@joeSmashman]

Good Stuff.

[@homemend]

thank you joe!

[@medrickbussie2489]

Subscribed

[@homemend]

thank you med! appreciate you friend!

[@itsmerob6120]

Gracias senor Dustin

[@homemend]

de rien Monsieur robert ( roe-bare )!

[@joshkizler8282]

This was awesome. How did you get the 1x 4 to stay in place during the rip cut? I didn’t see clamps.

[@homemend]

you caught me josh!..screwed to the table...thanks man!

[@braydenrose6883]

Im learning caprentry and im really struggling

[@homemend]

Hey brayden. Check out the home menders mighty network. I can help you figure it out!

[@henryponds9071]

5:47 Ah, yes. The safety squint that has been passed down by wise and learned (and often grumpy) carpenters.

[@homemend]

Henry! you are awesome. Obviously you’ve been in the trade the safety squint

[@stevensondrake]

I wish you guys would catch up with the rest of the world and use the metric system 😂😂😂👍🏻

[@homemend]

metric? standard? you cant have a footlong sub in metric!. thanks for commenting!