You're the only one who could make a gravity retaining wall so interesting ;) Really enjoying the series

@inyaface07

6 жыл бұрын

You two need to do some kind of collaboration video!

@pendulousphallus

6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea.

@briantaylor9266

6 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%, although I think technically it's a cantilever retaining wall.

@pixelbender896

6 жыл бұрын

I make a lot of retaining walls mainly out of 1" 1/8 and gangforms.

@cheshstyles

6 жыл бұрын

Practical Engineering my dude

I'm a recent civil engineering grad and I cannot tell you how much I love this series. It's so interesting to see all of these concepts I've studied physically implemented. It really helps to show how all of the different subjects interact with one another. You really know you're stuff from a fundamental knowledge of engineering standpoint.

@TangoKilo-fp8uu

3 ай бұрын

Do yourself a favor and spend a summer on a carpenter crew, give yourself the gift of knowing what it all actually takes.

As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement kzread.infoUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!

There's something really satisfying about watching the work of a true, knowledgeable professional. That's why I always say that your videos - not only the housing project - are golden.

@motor2of7

6 жыл бұрын

Alexandre Freire couldn’t agree more. Scott is a master craftsman in a number of fields.

It's always a pleasure to come to a jobsite after a contractor like yourself. What a different industry it would be if all took as much pride in their work.

I've done concrete work for about 45 years . I'm 62 now and still at it ! I'm one of the lucky guys who actually enjoys this work and I'm really happy to be able to still do it . But I think I m enjoying it a bit more watching these guys do it haha. They're doing what looks like a perfect job well planned and well executed. Symons forms are really kind of a luxury and they sure are strong !

The wealth of wisdom and knowledge you share is greatly appreciated. I know for some this is entertainment but for others you are truly influencing them and leaving a lasting legacy. Thank you for making the world a better place.

@elricofarmer1561

2 жыл бұрын

You said it perfectly!

@johnleven8907

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with the influencing and lasting legacy bunch.

I have also decided to make you my first ever Patreon sub. I love building and making things and I hope to one day follow suit and be the general contractor for my own custom house. You are such an inspiration. Helpful, transparent, authentic, and really fun to watch. Keep up the amazing work!

As a filmmaker I'm super impressed by the steady improvement in shot framing and editing. Please keep up the great storytelling!

Hi Scott: You have a talent for many things, but I really appreciate your ability to achieve the almost perfect balance of enough detail without excessive repetition, careful and thoughtful explanation with answers to questions this viewer didn't know he had until you answered them, and your efficient, common-sense procedures based on decades of experience. Well done, sir. Thank you!

I love watching this channel! Even though we do things slightly different here in Australia, after nearly 20 years as a chippy and builder you are teaching me things and giving me new ideas! And to think I only discovered this channel because of an interest in blacksmithing, cheers mate!

@pendulousphallus

6 жыл бұрын

A chippy?

@nder12345

6 жыл бұрын

chippy is a carpenter. I agree we do It alittle differently in Australia but I have picked up many tips from this channel regardless. Gday from Sydney

@pendulousphallus

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clarifying. Agreed with your thoughts on this channel. I'm in school now, but I wish in the worst way I would have known about the Essential Craftsman channel when I was a labourer for a few different contractors. He would have taught me so many crucial things that I were either purposefully kept hidden from me or that my bosses didn't know. I would have recognized bad practices earlier and spotted a few shady operators sooner. The fella operating this channel is a man of integrity and it shows. He's doing a service getting his knowledge out there. You Aussies have the best humour and the most unique slang in all The Commonwealth. Tip back a Foster for me.

@navcenter77

5 жыл бұрын

@@pendulousphallus Not many of us down here in oz knows where we could get a fosters. We have far better brews anyway

Fellas! I got a fever and the only prescription is more Burke Bar!!!!

@GeneralLund

6 жыл бұрын

First thing I noticed! Gotta have more Burke Bar!

@adampindell

4 жыл бұрын

Don't make me go Walkin on your ass😁😂

@9and7

4 жыл бұрын

@@adampindell LOL!

A comment for statistics is good because it is so I wanted to tell everybody I like broccoli and knives. EC is honestly the best channel I know. Thank you.

Best series of video ever....Period. Entertaining, informative, and a genuinely likeable guy who just so happens to be sharing a life's worth of valuable experience with the world. Bravo!

As an aspiring carpenter, it has been my dream that I may one day build a house of my own on some property somewhere, and with the help of these videos I can learn the fundamentals before I ship off to vocational school! This channel means so much to me and I hope that project is going well for you guys!

It's just unbelievable how much knowledge you've been accumulating during your years as contractor. Thanks so much for sharing this. I send you my greatest grespect and greetings from germany. All the best to you and your family and keep up this great work!

Yeah, this series is pretty amazing! Going to actually sub to the Patreon as well, which will be my first.

Excellent video! Best I've ever seen. Professionally explained that covers most critical aspects of form building. Worth mentioning is how you attached the 2x4 sleepers to the footing using small rotohammer to drill 1/4 holes and then driving a couple 16d duplex to create strong wedge anchor that can be quickly removed with that Burke bar when you strip. For those who dont want to rent Symon-type forms, there's an excellent CSI form design manual for most plywood forming systems. Will give waler, strongback and other design details. You have a fantastic knack for explaining this material. Should be required viewing for many getting in the business (including architects, designers as well as blue collar types). You know your stuff and isn't complete bs like so many KZread experts out there.

@TUKByV

4 жыл бұрын

Do you have any links for those CSI manuals?

Thank You , the information you provide is only surpassed by the ease and good natured manner in which you so adeptly offer it !

You're the King of this region of KZread buddy. One of the most engrossing channels there is.

I have worked with symons forms for 40 plus years I always find it easier to remove wedge bolts by installing them so I can remove them hitting them to the left because if you are right handed you swing that way easier.

I am so unbelievably excited for this wall pour. This series is amazing.

I wish there were more video providers like this, who really offer some great insight and very useful information. I have belief there is a real need and appreciation for people like the Essential Craftsman, I'm not building anything but still find this man very interesting and a mountain of wisdom.

Again, so hard to appreciate this unless I see it put together. Very intense to see what goes into what ends up being underappreciated and taken for granted as "just a wall." Bravo!

I love how calm all of you are. My experience is every one is stressed and in a hurry Yelling orders.

@iclownmugs9438

3 жыл бұрын

100% wish he was my super!

@MasterCivilEngineering

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely dear

Amazing video! I'm just a novice and have never poured anything bigger than a small slab, but the speaker is a wonderful instructor and extremely good at communicating everything that is required in a way that is both complete and easy to understand. Thank you.

Time to drop everything, there's a new E.C. video out!

@kaysu8068

5 жыл бұрын

Guys I am learning woodworking shed plans at *WoodBlueprints. Com* I recommend this website all you guys who are beginner or advance in woodworking

@hectorguzman28

4 жыл бұрын

Kay Su thanks! I just bookmarked it.

@vicentetovarperez6695

4 жыл бұрын

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4 жыл бұрын

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@vicentetovarperez6695

4 жыл бұрын

@@hectorguzman28lool

Impressed with your comments regarding safety of co-workers (scaffolding). Too often job safety is minimised or ignored...to the cost of life or limb. Fellow workers, whether self employed or not, have an obligation to keep ourselves and our co-workers safe. Thanks mate.

I used to work for a company in Michigan that rented Symons forms before I started working there. We had a lot of the stuff used for this, but while I worked there we didn't rent it, but we did still sell some of the stuff. I know what most of the items you used are, but I never knew what they were used for. This was so cool learning about their uses. My dad has been a carpenter/builder for over 50 years, and I hear about most of what you do, but I just love listening to you explain it all. Keep making these videos, and thank you!

I can't believe how much material you personally move around in each segment and never break a sweat or keel over from exhaustion. I poured 12 footings for two 2' retaining walls and I couldn't get out of bed the next day. Keep up the good work!

Concrete carpenter here. We are the nameless faces behind the world of comfort you enjoy every day. It gives me great pride to be the man that helps to build your high rises, offices, universities and hospitals. Every time that you go into one of these remember the men with their own stories, strengths and flaws as human beings that toiled desperately to make it happen.

I’ve been a framer/mason for 30 yrs and really enjoy your content sir!

I am really into this series!

As a small kid my parents said one of the only things that use to stop me from zooming through the house was when “This Old House” would come on TV. Now almost 30 these videos have about the same effect on me. Thank you for sharing your decades of wisdom!

A true concrete man. Everything complete and each word we use on site.

Very informative and precise. My father taught me much of this while working with him on job sites. I love watching concrete forms being built! I’m looking forward to your pour! Ty for uploading these to watch! I just love them!

I wasted 13 years in public education. And about $ 50,000 in college. All I had to do instead was watch "Essential Craftsman."

@Ali.lion23

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it what it is. I studied and not money and got into operating driving. Anyone reading this get into a trade like an easy trade though like power engineering, milwright, or even heavy duty mechanic or equipment operating truck driving. with good money.

@patmaloney5735

Жыл бұрын

Thats a silly thing to say

@Ali.lion23

Жыл бұрын

@Pat Maloney I'm saying based on one's preference I don't like waling around site all day and prefer sitting so equipment operating. Or nilwright and power engineering pretty easy. There's lots of other trades that one prefers

@deanreynolds3709

8 ай бұрын

Like in good will hunting when he tells the kid that he dropped 20 grand on an education that he could have gotten with 45 cents in late charges at the library

Great video EC. I really like the first part which can't be over emphasized. I recall a famous chef being asked about an important asset of cooking and he referred to how a cook stages their working area and how you arrange ingredients, tools... I try to keep that in mind even on the most basic projects or tasks.

best concrete vid on the internet if you ask me, hope it all went well with placing the concrete

Fantastic series. Everyone who wants to build a custom home but complains about the cost should see this. Tons of work involved.

After 30 year's of working in construction, I thought I knew a few things. Every video is a lesson and a pleasure to watch. Thank you for taking the time to pass along your knowledge.

Attention to details, how refreshing to see. Thank You so much for sharing your Knowledge and Craftsmanship with us.

You get wisdom from experience from all aspects of each potential outcome. What to do and why. What not to do and why. What to do if you did what you should not have and why doing what you should have was worth the effort. Along with whatever options are available. One of the best well rounded educational channels in regards to building and construction.

This is currently my favorite channel on KZread and definitely the most anticipated series. This man really needs a TV show deal.

@DEADB33F

6 жыл бұрын

For a complete antithesis to this channel there's also one I'd recommend called Pure Living Your Life. ...which is equally interesting but for entirely different reasons. That one is a clueless but well intentioned couple trying to build their own house from scratch with no real knowledge of what they're doing (while being convinced that they do). As the saying goes, they have 'just enough knowledge to be dangerous' at that's what makes their channel intriguing.

@muhshekels5383

6 жыл бұрын

Connect a television to your computer and watch it there. If you want a TV show you'll end up burning time watching commercials. Depending on the network, Essential Craftsman might have to readjust himself to fit in with the specifications of the network owners. Can you imagine? The first thing he'll get is that his "toxic masculinity" is bad influence. The Internet is where is at.

@JeffMTX

2 жыл бұрын

@@muhshekels5383 Gees, they'd ruin him. He'd lose is frikkin mind trying to work for those devils.

@badawesome

4 ай бұрын

And we need to get a life.

Scott, that footing pour came out Fantastic ! ! ! And those Symmons forms look like a real time saver, what a great system. That was nice of your buddy to let you rent them from him, bet they are expensive. Keep up the great work, can't wait for the wall pour.

That truly is an art form in itself. That form system just works. I just love it when a plan comes together. Thanks for a great video. Take care.

Wow, this was a truly informative video. The how’s and why’s are fully-explained! Thankyou!

My hat is off to you sir for your attention to detail! I am really enjoying this series, thank you very much for taking the time to video the build and sharing the ride.

I truely appreciate the dedication, hard and detailed work you guys are putting into capturing, describing and portraying all these steps going into a new home construction. Just being able to watch an incredibly talented tradesman work is a rare treat. But having a medium that not only shows but explains why/such & such things and processes are done, is priceless. No exaggeration. Im truely fortunate that I stumbled across this channel the other day. I recently bought a new 20' extension ladder in order to get on the roof of my home and clear some bird nests. I haven't used an extension ladder since after high school when I worked for a general, 15 years ago and wanted a refresh in how to setup/use an extension ladder safely (Your guys very informative and entertaining ladder safety video). If that bird didnt make that huge nest in my gutters which needed to be cleared, which lead me wanting to check the entire roof and buying a new ladder, which lead to me searching for a refresher ladder safety vid, I wouldnt have stumbled across this amazing, vast welth of knowledge, KZread channel. Thanks bird family! Sorry I had to relocate your home.

Loving the series, great job, fantastic narration and explained so succinctly.

I was always around plywood and 2-bys, 4x8 and multiples. 12x12's hung with a dragline. Button head ties. Always ordered the concrete too soon. Made an interesting day. And the music fit! Glad I was a machine operator.

Expertly constructed! I love watching a true professional explaining what is happening......and it is understood. Symons Forms are the "cat's meow!" Your videos that you and Nate produce are outstanding....very well done! ....13

Just came across this and I'm going to have to watch your other episodes; between the clean form of info and how nice it is to actually listen to you talking about the work.

Two days into watching your videos has given me so many ideas. As of the writing this I'm 73 getting ready to lug about 300 CMU & I forgot the amount of 80# bags of concrete mix for the floor, footings & dead man anchors + the grout for the wall. Only to build a 10x 24 foot storage shed ( hope I can carve out some work shop area). You are a fabulous teacher. When you retire from the trades can I suggest teaching at a community college you would be awesome.

I love the longer videos. keep them coming. I think 15-20 minutes is a good length. Much more informative. I'm amazed to see the amount of effort involved with concrete. I'm excited to see how it turns out.

im always excited to see a new upload from you. I know all this work takes a huge amount of time and effort and we viewers appreciate you documenting it and explaining it so well. Thanks.

Excellent video as always. Thank you for bringing us along. I look forward to each one of your videos with great anticipation :) I learn so much by watching your videos and listening to your wisdom!

This is such a great series. I am blown away by the amount of information that is being covered. LOVE this channel.

Now I’m Journeyman on birdie concrete forming the small stuff seams so easy and stress free

Love the videos man. I've been a fan for a while and I've always loved the fact that not only do you preach safety you _actually follow up with showing safety on the jobsite_

Whoa, you have such a great channel. I truly appreciate how you explain things. I am much more appreciative of how you don’t talk down to those who don’t know the jargon or meaning/purpose of some things you use or do. You earn the respect you put out, and it come back tenfold. Thank you for your time.

I wish more people had your attitude and appreciation for the blessings that happen to them. Your community sounds very tight and close the concrete company sounds like awesome people 🤙🏽

Just started watching series . I love Roseburg . Biggest fish I ever caught was in the Umpqua rierer using flypole😁. Great series good work!

Another great video! I really do look forward to these videos. Thank you Essential Craftsman!

What a fantastic video, I've poured a lot of walls and watching this shows me how much I still have to learn. I really appreciate the editing and narration as well, it's direct to the point. 5 stars 👍

Scott, I love this build series. I'm learning SOOO much about pouring concrete, that this DIY'er has yet again been convinced that I will not pour concrete myself. Worth every penny to pay an expert to do it right. Thanks!

*sips coffee* ... I should build a house. Also hows that new Skilsaw holding up?

Another great episode. You guys are smart for keeping them short and to the point. As a carpenter, it’s always interesting to pick up on little things that others do that make life easier. 👍🏼

It is always great to have good people and friends in whom you can rely on for help. Great videos always enjoy watching and learning.

You are doing a very good service to future construction workers everywhere. I wanted to tell you that I am so happy to see good men doing a duty for young men that have grown up without a Dad. I'm getting emotional and just wanted to say thank you.

Awesome job my friend I love it :)

You my friend are a working fool. Love seeing that. One of the most knowledgeable men in your field I have ever seen. Great job👍

Symons, amazing I'm a retired old geiser now and I used Symons forms as long ago as the late 1960's. They don't look much different now as they were then except maybe lighter now (snicker snicker). It's nice to watch somebody doing things right. Thanks.

What a pleasure to watch a savvy veteran work and share the lessons they've learned. Thanks Scott, you have been one of my absolute favorite channels this last year or so. Hey lets not forget the ladies in the trades! I catch myself saying "tradesmen" and "good work men" all the time, but the truth is with the current skills gap in the trades we need all the qualified men & women we can get! Can't wait for the big pour next week, thanks for sharing the journey.

I am really enjoying this project house you are taking on and allowing all of us to come along. Thank you!

I have watched this video over 5 times over the years and I learn something new every time. More concrete videos

So very much more goes in to these forms that I ever thought! Thanks a lot! Great info! Keep up all your good work!

You are really good. Thank you for creating this very effective content as well as your professional work and demeanor.

This is fascinating! Love this series. So much useful knowledge.

I have a recurring thought as I watch this series. Hire a pro! There is SO much to know. Thinking back on a couple of concrete projects, done by friends at their own homes, this just cracks me up. They did it all wrong, and have lived with the result. All to save a buck.

Great video - thanks for the overview of wall forms with Simmons forms. It is more involved than it sometimes appears.

I can't thank you guys enough for this series. Just awesome!

To see stuff like this going on in such an in depth way is so rare. Thanks.

as a 1st year apprentice getting thrown into it with the union, this video is fantastic. so helpful, cheers.

Damn thats a lot of work just for a retaining wall. Great work!

Essential Craftsman is the best channel on youtube, and the competition is not particularly close.

Incredible. The knowledge and experience you share is priceless. Much appreciated.

Excellent advice from a true master, as always. Keep up the great work!

Another great video, highly informative and so well put together. Bless the day the essential craftsman was born!! Keep up the great work!

The comment in the video about if your wall form blows out you better have a mighty powerful cheque book is so true. I spent around a month on a site with a full crew of guys fixing concrete. The forms were put together by concrete finishers not experienced form work guys. They had blow outs and wrong dimensions all over the building. So a big crew of us were called in to repair the concrete. It paid us all really well to get in there and spend a month fixing. So yes I can only imagine how much the company spent on that project to get everything back close to proper specs.

Video's like these help us learn why they charge a lot for this work. There is much more to it than most of us know. Great Series!

Man, I'm showing my boss this video !!!! Just good clean work. Orderly and seemingly effortless !!! Well done !

Really enjoying this series. I'm looking forward to a detailed tour of the finished wall so we can see the results of all the attention to detail.

Your channel is amazing and I am glad to see it is continuously improving in quality of production and content. Thank you for making this

Really enjoying this series and this channel. Never dawned on me how much goes into form work !

This is one of those unmissable series. But I am now on the edge of my seat waiting for the pour! Great stuff...

Can't wait to see the pour and the finished wall!

What I learn every single time is just awesome. Your knowledge is just incredible. Thank you for sharing!!!!!

You have a lifetime of experience and knowledge that you share in a very calming way to watch, great videos, looking forward to the pour.

It’s refreshing to see work done right....keep up the good work, love your channel!