Honestly, you nailed it Ethan James. You took something I knew, explained it so fundamentally that I still learned something from it, and I now can explain it to others better than before. Not just this, but great channel overall. Thank you.

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jeff! I always shoot to dive just a little bit deeper than the fundamental explanation. I appreciate the support!

@aanariAntabri

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't be more appropriate in sharing my thoughts!

I love this channel. Sometimes when people become experts, they forget about what they once didn't know. You do not make that mistake.

I honestly DO NOT understand why your channel doesn’t have millions of followers. Literally every single video is perfect and informative. I am a super DIY’er and still learn something new each and every day - your channel has helped so much! Even with things I thought I already knew. Keep up the AMAZING work. Truly an amazing teacher ✊️

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Joshua! It’s feedback like yours that keeps me going and trying to make better and better videos. Glad to have you watching. Thanks for writing in! 😄

@melissagraham6180

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter Yeah, I agree with this and was wondering the same thing. Your videos are excellent!

@KernowEDC

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Always on point!

This video made it so easy to understand basic tool fundamentals. thankyou for making it.

I've been doing woodworking for a couple years making furniture but just a few months back bought my first house and through home improvement projects realized I really enjoy carpentry work as well. I've learned so much valuable information through your videos, even on topics such as this that I already had a decent grasp of concept. Keep up the great work!!

I like that you defined all these terms. And also that you went into the Latin origin of the word "plumb", including its meaning of "lead weight" and relation to "plummet". Not many of these DIY sites go into neat details like this.

I taught carpentry for years and you are absolutely correct! I happy say before the students would ask me for help they knew to check for those key words! They would often find the problem themselves!

Nothing really to add here, think ya hit the nail on the head there. I know what the differences were before I watched this video but I always like to hear what a professional has to say..good job sir

Love watching your videos! I always learn something new.

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Mike!

@Michael-wu4yw

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

Straight to the point effective presentation this is the kind of video to memorialize for future generations.

I build large pipe organs. The trade involves many disciplines, but we deal mostly with wood, lead, leather and glue😊. The organs are often quite large, and we set them up in our erecting area. When I was an assembly foreman, we used to say “bring your square, but leave your level at the door!” When you’re assembling something that will be shipped and reassembled, it’s imperative to square things off the shippable reference surface. It will be set plumb, and leveled later on site. Great video as always. Clear and well explained.

Excellent explanation! Thank you!!

Once again...your a rare breed! Everyone else bypasses basics in order to show off their advanced learning in which very few are on the same page. Stay teaching basics and you will surpass others who remain blind to who needs basics. Great job!

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Gunner! I think that’s the road I’m sticking to these days 😄

@gunnersmate623

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter ...then you can always count on me to follow 100%!!!

These videos are awesome. Love your approach, tone, content, and respect you have for your audience -- i.e. the person you think you're talking to. One of my favorite channels now.

You're so good at explaining and differentiating these terms!

Love this channel, so easy to understand him

Great video. If you're a DIYer or amateur carpenter watching this, I can't stress enough how important it is to keep your work as square as possible. Even just one degree out here or there caused a domino affect and problems down the line.

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

I built an 8’x12’ floor structure for a shed years and years ago, Liam. It was an inch out of square, but I thought, “that’s not too bad.” After building the rest of the shed, I realized that square means square-even an inch turns into a nightmare real quick. Thanks for watching the show!

@eddiew2325

2 жыл бұрын

what if my spatial capability is out of whack?

Simple stuff, but can really screw things up. Good refresher course. Thanks Bob

Learn something every time I watch your videos. Thank you!

Excellent!! I learned A LOT!

It’s only recently I discovered your videos I find them so interesting and helpful Thank you Tony ☘️

Excellent video and excellent explanation. Thank you.

Interesting glad you make these videos!

Thanks for making these videos, it’s refreshing to watch these with your delivery style. You are a natural teacher!

Thanks for the explanation. It was very helpful.

Thank you for taking the time, great video as always. Keep up the great work.

Great explanation! Thanks for the knowledge!

Thank you for this brief overview of these concepts. It aids me in learning as a dyslexic and dyscalculic learner.

I like the simplicity of the basic concept. I understand it better now. Great job in making it DIY-friendly!

The best explanation that I have found so far, and I have watched several videos. Thanks, Love from Scotland, X

I’m in the trades so i am familiar with all of this. You do a very good job of explaining all these terms and their uses. I’m really glad I found your channel. I will be checking out more of your videos. Keep up the good work.

I learned so much watching this video thank you so much for your knowledge

Very good video, I learned alot from this, many thanks for time 👍👍

Thanks for posting the tool info

Every DIYer should sub to your channel. Thanks.

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Steve! They’re all welcome here 🙂

As always, so informative. Thank you.

Just came across this video . Great interpritation of the meanings, its good when youre training apprentices. Big thumbs up

Plummet was a new one for me, what a great way to remember for those of us that trip up!

Excellent video as per usual. Thanks for doing what you do.

Love learning new things! Thank you!

Great videos! All the time. I am learning a lot. You make concepts sound simple and show practicality

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Light Bulb! I’m really glad they’re helpful 😄

Thank you for educating me

Great video, I always learn something from your videos keepem comin.

Many thanks for your excellent videos. ...always informative & never patronising .. keep up the work!!

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Con! Plenty more coming in 2021 😀

Thanks so much! I'm going to install an interior door and it said to make sure it was plumb and level and I was concerned. I feel so much more confident moving forward as this is my first time installing anything like this.

Perfect explanation. Thank you.

Great explanation for sure!

Very helpful even for me a dyi person. Thank you.

Lots of great info for new people trying to learn.

Thanks for the refresher.

Nice review. Thanks! 👏

I just viewed this video and you for the first time. Immediately subscribed. Wow, so helpful, easy to understand and not a lot of superfluous information. Thank you sir!

@TheHonestCarpenter

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Steve! I’m about to start offering online courses too that will really deep dive the basics. Should have some available this summer on my website! 🙂

Ethan, the best explanation I've heard. This was something I knew, and I enjoyed trying to be one step ahead of you as you were talking. But like Jeff, I still learned something. Thank you for your clear explanations

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dianne!

Great description of all these terms. Including the fact that most houses are out of true for any number of reasons that have little to do with craftsmanship I think is essential. Too many times as a helpful DIYer to my friends have I heard people complain about the builders when it is “noticed” that things are perfectly true.

Very interesting and informative

I just learned about several types of squares I didn't know about. Thank you for sharing this.

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Debbie!

I knew what these three terms meant but your explanation of them and their importance I construction was awesome and gave me a née angle on how to explain them.

Thanks a lot for your excellent explanation.

Excellent! Thank you sir...cheers!

I’m really enjoying your explanations. They’re so plain english, you make it so easy to grasp.

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Linda! I always strive for clarity. I appreciate the feedback!🙂

I was familiar with these terms but found your explanations to be so simple to understand and relate to everyone. Nicely done and love watching your videos! Keep it up

@TheHonestCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Phil! 😄

Super informative videos, Sir. Please make one discussing combination, fixed and quick squares. Thanks and more power.

Basic but very important. Thanks

You make really engaging videos!! I’ve subbed!

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave! 🙂

Excellent video thanks

I don't usually comment below the videos I watch, but after watching almost all of your videos I feel the need to comment. First of all, I LOVE your videos. That's why I would like to give you a suggestion: Make a video of yourself building/constructing something. Maybe a chest of drawers or a cabinet, or even something smaller. I would like to watch you build something. I watched all your videos where you explain how things are done and how the tools are used, but I would like to see YOU (as a professional) using them in the field to get a better idea. That's my only suggestion and again, great channel and awesome videos, keep up the good work!!!

Thank you for the way you teach. I hate to click on a video that claims to be about a certain subject, only to have to sit through the teacher’s 15 minute long “personal interest” story before ever getting to the reason I clicked to begin with. Granted, occasionally a very quick personal example can be helpful...the key words being “very quick”. You are very precise & quick to get to the point of the video...which is why I appreciate your teaching style. So far, you have never wasted my time, which is why I normally watch at least 3 or 4, sometimes more, before logging out. Even things I had a general grasp of have been made more clear by watching your channel. Again, thanks & keep up the good work.

@TheHonestCarpenter

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, hairsaviour! I really appreciate the positive feedback 🙂

Thank you for the nice explanation!

@TheHonestCarpenter

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome, Ivaylo!

Love it send some more please 🤩

Very good, thank you!

Thanks - clear explanation!

THANKS !!!Honest Carpenter. I'm learning !!! Yaaaay

Good stuff. Keep the basics straight (lol), and other things fall into place and make sense as you go.

Great video, I’m glad I knew this one buddy!

School's in session! Thanks for this.

Learned something new😊

Good info...thanks for sharing!

I just subscribed seems like I learn something new every time. My little brother is what I consider an experienced DIY person but I am not so much

I love the shelving in the background! Show us how you built them.

Thank you for the info!!

Great video. Thanks.

Outstanding!

Like the way you describe these concepts, so many people don't understand the concept of plumb as they should. It's great that you mentioned the plumb bob, which goes back to Roman times, even Egyptian times. Another, method not often used these days in to fill a plastic transparent tube with water, and hold it until water finds its own level. Also, as a house gets older, it settles, sometimes water runoff and geophysical activity cause a house to shfit out of sqaure because the ground can be become a little unstable waterlogged etc...

Well explained!

@TheHonestCarpenter

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ian!

You've explained the concepts so well. Such details really come in handy in ensuring standards in any job be it woodworking or building constructions. Thanks.

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Surajit! As I write these videos, I sometimes think, “this is harder to explain than I thought...” So I’m really glad when I get positive feedback 🙂

@surajitbiswas6292

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter Ikr. And it takes a lot of effort in creating and presenting content the way you do. As a DIY Woodworker, I really learn a lot from your videos. I really appreciate your precise definitions and the way you highlight the important details with clean graphic content when necessary.

I LOVE LEVELS THEY HAVE SAVED MY LIFE MY DAD GOT ME STARTED ON THE LEVEL LIFELINE TO HELP ME TO CONTROL MY PTSD AND KEEP IT QUIET

Thanks for sharing that!

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Hassan!

Great explanations!

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard!

Thank you for this vid

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Jecse! Thanks for watching :)

Was at a tool shop with my son the other day. I was telling him the names of various tools. Got to the speed square, and he goes, no that's a triangle. Fair point.

True is a term Ive most often heard in relation to bike wheels. You true the wheel by adjusting the spoke tensions to ensure the wheels spins without any wobble or dish.

@zalafinari

3 жыл бұрын

Using math terms, something is square when a straight line is orthogonal or perpendicular to another.

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

I get the feeling every trade might use that word in some way, Comrade. It's just the best way of saying, "Yeah, that's how it's supposed to be." :)

@lincolndickerson1293

2 жыл бұрын

Just for clarity. In terms of bike wheels I have built quite a few. True refers to wobble( left to right) or hops (up and down). Dishing refers to offsetting the hub where the spokes attach from the centerline of the rim. Front wheels are not dished ( spokes on both sides are of equal length). Rear wheels are always dished to make room for the gear or gear cluster. The spokes on the gear side are always shorter.

God bless you bro. 💯💯

Always look forward to watching your videos. Can you make a video about affordable tool belts or tools?

@QuantumMechanic_88

3 жыл бұрын

Great question and my favorite tool belt is a military pistol belt with modified 20 & 30 round magazine carriers for screwdrivers , pliers , screws , nails etc. All the best .

As Finish Carpenter I admit that I do in fact curse the framers (and drywallers) that came before me, regularly (almost daily).

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

It was always doors and windows for me, Nail Bender. Spent so much time bashing drywall and putting rabbets in trim, trying to make it just reach.

@nailbender6884

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter I crush drywall like you wouldn't believe. But the worst is when the drywallers scrape their knives on the inside of a door opening and leave clump of mud... That... That makes me say not nice things. Framers, I've gotten called back to reframe door openings and entire walls because they had no concept of plumb, or square. Some crews just have higher standards than others, and it's quite sad to see as a professional that's dedicated his life to all aspects of carpentry.

@itaintrocketscience

3 жыл бұрын

That’s why the coping saw was invented. I don’t even bother with inside corners anymore.

Science is sooo inconvenient . Cool video & THX .

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Quantum! I understand just enough of the science to get me in trouble 😆

@QuantumMechanic_88

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter I spent 2 days working with an honest to goodness carpenter building stairs / stringers in my cabin in AK . The man knows every trick using a speed square and after 2 days , I thought my head was going to explode from trying to remember everything he taught . A machinist by trade and math is a big part of machining , but this guy could calculate math and trigonometry in his head faster than I could with a calculator and I had no idea how complex a speed square actually is . ATB

Love your channel. So much useful information. And some of it is stuff I knew and you have reminded me. My dad was a carpenter. He always reminded me. Lol and he used string in so many ways it boggled my mind. One that sticks in my head usa long board like say a ridge board he would stretch a string end to end to make sure it was straight when things were attached to it. I think you do a great job giving us your on the job experiences of what you learned hands on. One term you didn’t mention in your video which I think would have fit in was “flush”. Dad used that a lot too. Lol Keep up the good work.

@TheHonestCarpenter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you,TPC! I love hearing about the older generation of carpenters. I promise I’ll get to “flush” soon! 😁

@tpctrash

3 жыл бұрын

My dad was an amazing carpenter. Everyone said so. I’ll get off the box after this. I was adding on to my house and was trying to get the corners of the vinyl siding up. They were always twisted. So he came over and said a good carpenter always has to be able to adjust to what is there. He said what you have to do is make sure the trim corner is in the same plane as the walls and that you don’t push too hard on the corner trim and make it flair. He made this simple jig (he was a master of those) in like 10 minutes that I put up the corner set this jig on it and presto it lined it up perfectly. Nailed it moved it up. I was amazed. I showed it to a guy that did siding. He made one for himself. Lol

Hey do you have a video or any directions on how to build a set of shelves like you have on the wall in your background? Thanks

Thank you for that I was afraid to ask for clarification too😕

Great show! Nothing quite like it on youtube

Thank you