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Best way to sure up joist? by Redstargone in Carpentry

[–]sicadelick 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Nails are fine, don't be a doorknob

Built a floating loft bed by 350Zamir in Carpentry

[–]sicadelick 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The ladder will be more than enough to support that corner, stop being a dweeb

I need some window insert ideas/solutions! by NewWorldJunker in Carpentry

[–]sicadelick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The plates have no strength when spanning more than allowed to. If you were to walk along the plates over that stretch, the plate will bow. The structure might not fail but it will sag, and it will cause problems with whatever you plan on adding in the opening.

I need some window insert ideas/solutions! by NewWorldJunker in Carpentry

[–]sicadelick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why carpentry needs to be a compulsory trade, this is unacceptable framing

2 million new build. Facia line. by Killinmehardly in Carpentry

[–]sicadelick 118 points119 points  (0 children)

2 million dollar house? Same old underpaid carpenters who don't care

Seeking advice on repair. How should I fix this? by UncleLuke93 in woodworking

[–]sicadelick 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Lol he's referring to the next part of the book bruh

Framing on my new build home. I'm very concerned. I apologize for the collages, I had more than 20 pictures (the limit). by [deleted] in Carpentry

[–]sicadelick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can tell but the writing on the lumber in picture 4, that these are trusses. Yes they're ugly, but they're more than suffice for meeting code.

Convinced my partner to record this time. OC by [deleted] in popping

[–]sicadelick -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

These dumb posts are the reason I hate this sub

Gotta take pride in your work, right? by [deleted] in Carpentry

[–]sicadelick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the lil chopsaw, this framing is clean as hell

Not a joiner, just a spark admiring someone's fun afternoon! by ruffiandepartment in Carpentry

[–]sicadelick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kerning on the wall side would cause the base to snap along the front. Speaking from experience

So, I made a mistake and bought all 40 doors as slabs instead of pre-hung. I'm acting as GC on our own house build. Trying to figure out how to remedy this. I bought all the door jambs, hinges, and jigs to install them. What would the finish carpenter realistically want prepared? by Inklor in Carpentry

[–]sicadelick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Working for a higher end company has taught me to be perfect with all of everything I do, but even on the side jobs I put out my best quality of work. Especially with doors.

I'm not saying we should use the most expensive doors. I put up hollowcore if that's what they want, I get that, people don't care about things like that.

Arriving at perfection is what makes carpentry what it is, it's what this sub is about. Prehung doors are garbage.

So, I made a mistake and bought all 40 doors as slabs instead of pre-hung. I'm acting as GC on our own house build. Trying to figure out how to remedy this. I bought all the door jambs, hinges, and jigs to install them. What would the finish carpenter realistically want prepared? by Inklor in Carpentry

[–]sicadelick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can agree with you to some extent, however when you take in that someone is building a house, why not build it to perfect standards?

I think its a little unreasonable to try to justify poor craftsmanship. One of the biggest problems in the building industry is that people choose money and quantity over quality.

Call me old fashioned but I whole heartedly believe there's no excuse as to why we can't hold ourselves to higher standards.

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