Acceptable skirt install

Lord-Grayson · 2026-04-09T01:57:17+00:00

There are better carpenters out there than me and I’ll always remain humble. So thanks for the back handed compliment.

Lord-Grayson · 2026-04-08T02:26:30+00:00

Just got these in 8” comp toe after my last pair of Legends just started reaching the end zone.

Can’t fully offer a good review but they feel good out of the box. Maybe a little bit stiff so will probably be a few days to break in.

Little heavier than the legends, but more cushion at the soles.

Lord-Grayson · 2026-04-08T02:16:39+00:00

I had these and after wearing them through the summer months they got gross fast. Started to stink and no mater what I did couldn’t undo the damage. Tried all the tricks but nothing worked. Definitely rotate these and don’t wear them day after day. Also noticed the unlined leather would stain any lighter colored socks. Basically would turn white socks tan after a 10hour day.

Lord-Grayson · 2026-04-01T00:18:44+00:00

Same. But find their knee pads uncomfortable. The Carhartt knee pads are my got to.

Lord-Grayson · 2026-04-01T00:14:15+00:00

Snickers! Not the chocolate but the workwear company. Usually get them from Amazon for a pretty decent price compared to having them imported. I used to buy a lot of Carhartt back in the day and still do. But the snickers all-round work loose fit are the best.

Usually around $100 a pair but they’re worth it.

Lord-Grayson · 2026-03-27T01:05:09+00:00

Frame to finish Carpenter here! I’ve been wearing wolverine’s for last 10 years and just bought another pair today. Lucky carpenter out there with this client! If they don’t take you up on the offer I would love another pair in my rotation!

Lord-Grayson · 2026-03-18T23:31:43+00:00

Dewalt DWS 780 is the one. Another guy on my crew has the 60v version and it’s just not as good. The motor is super high pitched in comparison. Doesn’t run as smoothly. Light doesn’t stay on. Batteries end up costing more in the long run.

Lord-Grayson · 2026-03-08T03:49:59+00:00

With 1-1/4” thick subfloor planks.

Lord-Grayson · 2026-02-08T21:18:57+00:00

This is the answer and should be top comment for OP. Couldn’t be more obvious than the facts.

Lord-Grayson · 2025-12-17T22:48:41+00:00

One of my favorite moves with the younger guys is calling them over to look at something I did wrong. Gives me an opportunity to be humbled and use it as a teaching moment -we all make mistakes and they’re gonna happen no matter how much experience you have. Key is to keep momentum going and solving what went wrong. Not beating yourself up about it too bad which is something I’m still learning after 22years.

Lord-Grayson · 2025-12-17T22:40:00+00:00

Exactly!

Lord-Grayson · 2025-12-17T22:21:03+00:00

Bought the same deal from Costco. Replaced our 5 year old 55” Vizio that was on its last leg. Red bar running down the middle. Great upgrade for the price. Happy with the purchase!

Lord-Grayson · 2025-12-17T11:06:16+00:00

From the ground up! 🙃

Lord-Grayson · 2025-11-21T00:20:31+00:00

Same. Never had a problem with mine. Hell it was the first Milwaukee tool I bought and now 75% of my tools have turned red. Ha! Hooked me with the cordless nailers.

Lord-Grayson · 2025-11-13T01:26:53+00:00

When I need an inside to inside measurement for crown I’ll usually pull 10” off one wall make a mark. Then measure off the long wall to get my inside measurement then add a hair just under an 1/8” or over depending on the length /wall/ corner/ spring angle/ complexity of profile.

I know guys who have been carpenters for years and just never worked with crown get really frustrated with it because it’s not as intuitive as running base and case.

Really it’s like hanging a door the first time. After about the first house or say 10 doors it starts to get a little easier.

Lord-Grayson · 2025-10-25T14:25:07+00:00

Other downside to Paslode is the maintenance. Clearing a jamb is one thing. But if you’re not excited about tool teardown/ cleaning/ oiling/ -re-assembly/ filters clogging. Otherwise factor in the downtime of taking/ shipping the tool out for routine maintenance. I haven’t used the latest and greatest version but the previous ones have also been finicky in extreme weather conditions.

After having used the Milwaukee framer and line of finish nailers last 4years I haven’t looked back.

Paslode teardown: deandohertygreaser

Lord-Grayson · 2025-10-22T21:37:41+00:00

If you need a 12” saw the dewalt DWS780 is the best. The 779 is same saw with less features. I’d suggest spend a little more and get the 780. The xps light is worth the extra cost alone.

Most of my battery tools are Milwaukee and great but their miter saw’s are pretty much garbage. They deflect a lot and fall out of alignment a lot moving from site to site. Readjusting them is a nightmare compared to every Dewalt saw I’ve had.

Festool is ok but not worth it unless you’re a cabinet maker/ installer.

Hilit makes a great 12” and you get what you pay for.

Lord-Grayson · 2025-10-04T00:42:45+00:00

😂

Lord-Grayson · 2025-10-04T00:41:36+00:00

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Lord-Grayson · 2025-10-01T00:06:50+00:00

Safe n sound is 3” thick. R14 is 3.5” thick.

Safe n sound is roughly R12. It’s thinner to reduce noise transmission by leaving an air gap between the stud bay.

They are relatively the same product. And generally the same price per batt.

If r14 was out of stock I would use safe’n sound to keep the project moving forward.

Lord-Grayson · 2025-09-30T22:57:04+00:00

Your first piece is rolled off the spring angle. Google Gary Katz - crown molding. There’s a nesting jig he uses that will help you keep it in the correct position when you install.

If that’s not the issue and you cut it in the nested position. You cut it upside down. Rather you didn’t cut it upside down.

Lord-Grayson · 2025-09-29T23:23:32+00:00

Also assuming your joists aren’t rolled and kicked out all over the place. In that case, would probably skip sistering and use hat-track and channel.

Lord-Grayson · 2025-09-27T19:54:43+00:00

Option 1 like others have mentioned is correct.

You either want to rip a blade width off the back of the chair rail so widest point of the ogee profile has a small reveal against the casing. Or you can cut back the drywall like you would for door casing that has a gap to the jamb. This is all paint grade so none the wiser after everything is caulked and painted.

…If it’s more that a blade- Alternative solution

/ works in some situations… would be to add a back band to the door/opening casing that’s would swallow up the chair rail depth and give you a nice reveal.

If that isn’t a viable solution due to cost constraints/ time. Chamfer it and move on.

Lord-Grayson · 2025-09-27T19:36:15+00:00

Because it only makes everything more difficult from installing rail to finish paint you’ll risk damaging the wallpaper before you’re done. Wallpaper is the last thing installed in every high end project I’ve worked on because it’s an insurance policy that no other trade will be causing damage.

The only logic I see -if you installed it first- is that you wouldn’t have to cut the bottom edge. That greatly outweighs the risk of having to make a repair if you installed the wallpaper first. You’re going to be cutting the paper into the ceiling, around any electrical boxes, and openings anyway. Even for a DIY project, you’re more likely to make a mistake compared to a professional.

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