It's amazing how clear this footage is from the 1930s.

@ozziecrosby2092

2 жыл бұрын

🤣👍

@KevinandMae1

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@YoureWokeYoureBroke

Жыл бұрын

Jealous this guy can do that hood of a job with hand tools while you need every power tool on the market ?

@skyemac8

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it’s nice how pot lights came back in style.

@ericdurrant6814

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I thought buddy was Amish!

Tom's freehand straight line is most impressive, and is a technique that transcends trades that everyone should practice. He is locking his middle finger in place against his thumb, and using it as a stop to drag against the material. You also see him use this technique when drawing the wood glue down the boards, and could be used for, say, silicone in a bathroom, or cleaning caulk lines.

What a treat to watch a master carpenter doing things the good ole fashion way....with manual hand tools!!! It's what sets them apart!!

@Mx199D

4 жыл бұрын

this takes years and years of practice, and even then... he's just casually freehanding a straight line, getting perfect cuts with a handsaw, ...

@johnmartinez9220

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mx199D hand tool woodworking is pretty interesting. I have a few hand planes and a couple of Japanese pull saws and I'd say give it a try. The thing is you don't need to make a perfect cut because that's what the hand plane is for, to straighten it out and the caulk and paint will cover imperfections. I was a woodworker for a bit and a painter for a bit too lol

@johnmartinez9220

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say the hardest part is learning how to properly sharpen and setup the hand plane lmao

@teddyjones3055

3 жыл бұрын

It's really incredible. My jaw hit the floor when I saw him freehand that line.

@devilaces

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's fair to say this is artisan woodworking. Like I can't imagine anyone paying their own money to have a house built with a hand saw. The results? similar, or not as good as a table saw, but easily 10x as long to do. Hey, lets find an accountant to do our taxes with a slide ruler instead of a calculator or software.

Wow, this looks so easy. I can't wait to try it, spend several days trying to replicate and then hire a contractor to correct my work.

@jasonredepenning

Жыл бұрын

I just wish wood wasn't so expensive

@americarocks1776

Жыл бұрын

That's exactly what happened to me

@jeffalan6339

11 ай бұрын

want my number i have as many tools just about as Tommy's coworker Norm Abrahams, can provide references and photos just joking

"Tommy, I'm pretty impressed with all that." *crickets* :)

@Psychlist1972

8 жыл бұрын

+A D Probably, but the smug silence plays better. :)

@Psychlist1972

8 жыл бұрын

+A D I've seen similar with a bungee cord. Not sure if it was TOH or elsewhere. Clever trick for sure.

@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt

7 жыл бұрын

Timeless old school techniques from a master. So glad they decided to show doing things this way.

@paulhughesjr4022

6 жыл бұрын

Pete Brown Nko

@OjStudios

6 жыл бұрын

Listen hard. I'm pretty sure Tommy goes "mh" that sounds almost like "meh" :D

That rip cut on the stool with a hand saw...Imagine trimming a whole house that way? Makes you appreciate power tools and the guys back in the day that made a living working with hand tools.

@prairiewanderer5040

8 жыл бұрын

+zimsjeep I've refinished some door and window trim out of a late 19th century house that was all cut by hand. The workmanship is very impressive.

@still34u

7 жыл бұрын

On the other hand, I've worked on some houses, where the worksmanship wasn't as great.. said mildly .. Not everyone working in those days, was a great craftsman.. but seeing tommy work is always a pleasure.. We had a good laugh at work the other day, remembering how many times he made us feel like something is "easy" and we F'd ourselves up on it.. like ripping this board right here - I feel like if I tried that, it would take me at least two tries... and a lot more plaining

@ttimeshow6415

7 жыл бұрын

zimsjeep my dad trims our house by hand

@charliehmmhkkhjhhvvbbeeton4442

6 жыл бұрын

zimsjeep bbbbnn

@brokenwave6125

6 жыл бұрын

They got paid for their time though. It took them a lot longer to trim a house and they got paid a lot more. Balanced out.

“I wanna get it stawted on my saw hawse” East coast accents are truly the best. Very skilled guy, can tell he’s been doing that awhile.

Tommy's going to go out in the yard and forge the nails

@jesusthedestroyer2028

7 жыл бұрын

william skrainski then going to the forest to fell some timber

@hyperuben

5 жыл бұрын

But first he is going to mine the steel to make the tools with, LOL!

@machiox9951

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 you guys literally made the milk come out my nose😂😂😂

@kangkim150

5 жыл бұрын

He's gonna take that lady to the bedroom so he can have children that can work the farm.

@andresguerrero4087

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣😂😅😭🤣

Awesome carpenter. I worked years back with a gentleman like Tommy. Old timer, only believed in hand tools. Gotta respect a true tradesman...

@BigAlWillis

2 жыл бұрын

with trim work hand tools are excellent & you have more control for detailed cuts.

@jeffalan6339

11 ай бұрын

yes sir

Tommy I’m pretty impressed with all that . Tommy says nothing

@lynaeefe2185

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao His face afterwards is priceless😂💀

@yosh1to

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@JE-tn5tc

3 жыл бұрын

Tommy: "Silence wench, I do not wish to be horny anymore." Guts - Susumu Hirasawa

@martymcfly5842

3 жыл бұрын

There's no need to say you're impressed with somebody's work if they're a master carpenter. That's like telling a doctor you're impressed with his medical knowledge and surgical skills.

No one: Tommy: *freehands a straight line*

@RichardVerret

4 жыл бұрын

@J his hand is the tool!

@volundrfrey896

3 жыл бұрын

@J It's easier to do it with your hand than with some gadget.

@robertphilips980

3 жыл бұрын

As an art major, i testify that his straight line capability is superhuman

@gmanchurch

3 жыл бұрын

Very impressive!

@nobodynowhere_5141

3 жыл бұрын

I gasped tbh

I promised to install a window, jam, and trim. I promised the homeowner this knowing I dont know the first thing when it comes to trim. I have watched this three times, and now i'm confident I can do this project tomorrow! wish me luck

We're all impressed with Tommy, lady.

"Okay all you need to do is putty up the holes, primer and paint!" Homeowner: What's putty?

I always love Tommy's lifehacks for measuring things. He makes it not only less-intimidating, but actually FUN to take on the challenge of accurately measuring things without worrying about the numbers. Tommy's got a great brain for seeing the interconnectedness of things, which is awesome since most American math education doesn't teach us about number relationships.

Tommy Silva is an absolute unit

I like Tommy's chuckle about the math help, seemed genuine/personal

That's the way my father does it !i do a least 3 windows by time he installs 1!!! I'm very grateful for power tools!!! Pops does it old school...good video .

The only man I know that can drive a trim nail with Paul Bunyan’s hammer!

I was impressed with the freehand drawing and planing of the eased edge. Then immediately unimpressed as he bashed and dented the new wood with his hammer when nailing it in. :D

@Keiuran

25 күн бұрын

The holes need to have putty put in them anyways and then putty will need leveling/sanding followed by paint. Those hammer marks will not be visible at all after all that if you do it properly.

Tommy’s a Master Carpenter and I’m a Master Plumber.

I wish I had a mentor like Tommy. What a great dude.

Now he's just showing off....Great work!!

Power tool ? HA! Tommy is the power tool. This was done by hand and came out better then 99% of carpenters work in my area.

As nice and harmless as this guy seems; I promise you wouldn't want to make him mad. Those old time carpenters have to have some serious forearm strength

@cjboyo

Жыл бұрын

Lol I can see the steel cord he calls forearm muscles.

Amazing to watch a skilled craftsman. My teacher was like this. I can tell from some comments, that there are some who are not so skilled and or haven’t been taught what to do, when you don't have your power tools or modern gadgets!!

I love watching Tom Silva. This guy is the absolute pro at anything wood.

Tom Silva and Norm Abram are the best, I’ve learned so much from them. Thank you guys👍

Thank you very much for sharing. Tommy has ton of experience. Who needs power tools, just as good

nicely done sir, I truly appreciate someone who still knows how to use hand tools. I make my window stools a bit deeper though and then anchor the stool into the framing with 2-1/2" screws drilled at a very steep angle. The apron usually hides these screw holes and you can put a lot of weight on the stools. Again very nice video showcasing your skills.

Happily surprised to see him using a hand saw. Awesome

One of the most impressive things I've ever seen Tommy do ... Very nice

@BigAlWillis

2 жыл бұрын

watch the one where he builds the deck steps. The video is on KZread its a back deck where the steps angle up like a pyramid/triangle.

I worked with a master carpenter back in the 70’s and that’s how he did it, no power tools.

Tommy's the type of guy who would show up at a beautiful girl's house . . . . . . "Hello I'm here to fix your window" . . . . . . . and then he would just fix it.

@PJJ196

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir.. True gentlemen

@hugoakerlund5114

3 жыл бұрын

@Liberty AboveAllElse no he wouldn't he keeps it in his tool belt so he'd say "..........."

A lot of people are complaining about the style of trim. While I agree that it wouldn't be my first choice, I'd bet he is matching the existing trim elsewhere in the house.

@AkashPandey-kz8xj

5 жыл бұрын

What a experience

What an absolute wizard with those hands of zeus .. im ready to bust out

And that's how Tommy "no table saw" Silva got his name

Impressing the ladies with good hard working skills is worth more than all the money in the world.

Anne- "good fit!" Tom- silently thinking to himself "yeah it's a good fit!.. I'm Tom mutha fuckin' Silva!!"

These videos are choc full of tips and inspiration. Love'm.. Great to see craftsman at work. Greetings from Bonnie Scotland.

Yesssss! 💙 I was watching while taking a break from our new old house and Jamb liners is they key word ive been needing !!! Thank you ! I knew they were wood single hung windows but they previous owners painted the jamb liners so we cant open most of the windows and I couldn't find what this part was called ! Ive been watching since i was a kid ( esp sundays before noon mass) and knew id figure it out eventually lol

Something cool about using hand tools for a simple job like this one.

Imagine the zone time you get by ripping everything by hand...

The old "sa has". Love it

That subtle pass at Tommy at 6:14 😂

@JamesJessenfedden

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I was thinking! “Tommy, I’m pretty impressed.” He was having none of it.

Tommy is the 👑 of craftsmanship.. Period.

Tom is a boss.

Excellent video to install window trim! I plan on using this method for our new farmhouse. And, I plan on using a handsaw for better accuracy.

super precise cuts by handsaw. respect.

Calling Tommy's line of work "skilled labor" is almost insulting. This is **premier** craftsmanship and workmanship. The things I've learned just from watching must pale in comparison from what Tommy, and other master craftsmen like him, can teach in person.

Tom is the Man!

He has the patience of a Saint!

I just did this myself at home. Thanks!

Old school. Master craftsman.

it's impressive. He used some simple tools and made it so easily.

: "Tommy I'm pretty impressed with all that" Coming up next on This Old House " How to frame your headboard "

@Assassin___Gaming

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

After 2-3 years my wife like "take that trim off and put up different, fancy trim" and it is glued.

@lydialas8756

Жыл бұрын

@Hello How are you doing dear

tommy is amazing truly an artist

Kicking it old school with the hand saw!

Loved seeing this with no power tools!

Tommy I’m really impressed. *Tommy doesn’t care*

@martymcfly5842

3 жыл бұрын

There's no need to say you're impressed with somebody's work if they're a master carpenter. That's like telling a doctor you're impressed with his medical knowledge and surgical skills.

@marvilltx9430

3 жыл бұрын

😂

She’s a CUTIE!!!!

I enjoyed watching that way too much. Tom is the best.

I love all this old house and the videos they create, I only wish they would talk about pricing, how much would a decent handyman charge for this type of service? labor and material separate. Keep it up This old house! you make great quality TV. Thanks

Amazing hand work Tom!

Great woodworking skills!

the old school just the best with that master..👍

Very DIY friendly

Super, hard to find people can do like him

Wow I appreciate how things were put together without power tools

This guy is the man period.😳🔥

This guy is an awesome teacher

Thank you great video follow the instructions to the T job came out beautiful

And once again, "Tommy the Master Craftsman" makes it look easy, "Old School Style" using hand tools only !

Excellent saw skills

I thought i was the only one who still uses a hand saw and hand nails trim.

"I wanna get it starded on my saw hauses"

@toonybrain

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Sal LOL

Tommy be flexin’

I thought he was going to do a 45 degree cut with the handsaw. Lol

And good luck with the other window!

Sir you do a great job

Impressive.. that's what we call a master carpentar.

Always great informational videos. Thank you. Why no reveal on the casing and header? Super nice wood windows a small reveal to show that nice wood , would (lol) have gave a better look.

I've watched so many videos that show how to create a reveal on the side casings. This seems very basic. I guess that's why it's on this channel.

Who else watches Tommy and goes "wow I'm an idiot, why didn't I think of that?"

@tombryan1

4 жыл бұрын

Not me, im wondering how the saw marks are going to get sanded out.

@j.bowman8699

4 жыл бұрын

Paint

@MrEazyE357

3 жыл бұрын

I think that but then remember I probably couldn't do it anyway.

Very Helpful, Thank you

incredible work.

Did he just admit he stole her old compass from Geometry class @4:20? Tommy's straight up gangsta

Imagine going through all that work to fabricate the stool and the nail splits it apart. Also tom was showing off big time with the pencil skills

“I’m glad you did that math, Tommy.” 😂🤘

@davec.3198

4 жыл бұрын

"Me too" - Window

She looks like a woman of good character. Someone who cares about people.

Really easy to follow and useful thanks

Damn Tommy those lines!!! How much do you have to pay to watch Tommy work? Sign me up already!!!

I'm impressed as well.

That was nice to watch..I'm subscribing!

Super informative. So much so I’ve decided that this is insanity to do for 13 windows and will just be repainting instead 😂

Yeah ol Tommy he's done those window trims a couple times.

Siempre se aprende con tom silva quiwn como el

@matthewshepard695

4 жыл бұрын

English please. Thank you.

Tommy is just showing off now.

I love this guy but when he free hands a straight line I wanna' throw the TV out the window! Because I've seen Tommy do it a million times, I keep trying but just can't! Lol

@timbarry5080

4 жыл бұрын

It may be your saw

@kevlar1482

3 жыл бұрын

He's using his other finger on the other edge of the board and making a scribing tool out of his hand. Still impressive but maybe you didn't notice how he's actually doing it.

@corysturgis6660

3 жыл бұрын

You will after enough splinters

@ibealion1

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevlar1482 On his third hand that's off camera? The one on camera is offset from the line by quite a bit other than when he gets the saw started.

@ScienceBitch123

3 жыл бұрын

@@ibealion1 if you mean when he's cutting it, keep the saw at a low angle and it will be more straight, if you go 90 degrees your cut will wander. If you mean drawing the line, he's just using his finger as a scribe and really takes no skill, just tough fingertips to not get a splinter.