#5 KNOCKING PEGS INTO POSTS | Building a Staircase 

2 videos in 2 days, a record I'm not gonna beat for a while. thanks for the patience with this series, almost, almost finished :) coasters, t-shirts & toolbelts: www.carlrogers.co

Tip for future… keep what you’ve already cut out and masking tape them back in place and draw on your template

Very rarely comment as I prefer lurking in the shadows but I have to say Carl your work and your videos is absolutely top notch mate. Kudos to you and your Dad for all your work mate.

After constructing several log cabins, We've discovered that when using wooden pegs, it's better to use a wooden mallet (made from scrap) instead of a steel hammer. And if the pin is located where the mallet is awkward, a angled backing board can be used as an intermediary surface. Metal hammers can easily split or splinter even the hardest wood. But so far, looks great.

Should have popped in a record between the under boards & staircase of when & how this restoration was done so people in 300 years' time would be as amazed as we are watching your work.

Made me feel better to hear, “if you’re not making mistakes you’re probably not learning” Beautiful work!

Literally just finished the last video and 20 seconds later you've uploaded this one! Great.

As for marking the second pair of faces to cut on the band saw. Take the offcuts and tape one of them back onto the post, just wrap with masking tape. Then mark from the template onto those. You can also use hot glue etc.

Amazing work. Glad to see your Dad up and around after his surgery. I also had my right knee replaced 2 months ago.

This stairs session is absolutely stunning.

Woah two in 24 hours, thanks mate! Love ur videos, doing some renovation projects myself and am always inspired by what you lads are doing!

When cutting shapes out of square stock just tape the offcuts back on so you have a flat surface for your template

Great video. High quality work. I suspect I was not the only watcher who winced when you put your hand into the circular saw recess to pull out the offcut.

Art doesn’t necessarily always need to come with a frame around …greetings from the Lot, your neighbours!

Love your restoration work. Your attention to detail, craftsmanship and the mental gymnastics required to make it all work are a joy to watch. Thanks for putting it out for us all to watch!

Love watching the high quality of your work, no matter how massive the project may be! The renovation is already amazing.

For such a young man you’re really good at what you do. Can’t wait to see the finished staircase.

What a commitment to fine craftsmanship. Thank you

Sweet! 2 vids in 2 days . Feeling spoiled. 👍

I had an old friend that was very well versed in wood working . From having his own saw mill to final finishing work. Watching your show has also taught me a lot. One old crafter once said the same thing, "it's not if you mess up, it's what you do with it." Always makes me wonder how it was done back in the day so well. Good video.

This staircase is nicer than anything i've ever seen and it's just the staircase

I had a boss years ago that told me if I wasn't making mistakes, I wasn't working hard enough!😁

I love your work! I'm so glad you still have an index finger (26:03). That's the only time I thought you might have done something "questionable". I'm not the safety police. But so glad you got away with that one. Keep up the excellent work.

Я думаю о том, что когда - то в будущем, кто - то так же будет снимать видео об этом доме, через 100 или 200 лет, и эта работа не канет в бездну. Очень круто, что человек, оставляет после себя такое наследие.. Так же как и мастера прошлого, которые сделали такую красоту.

When you slipped the top newel into position my heart missed a beat. What a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. It looks fabulous. Those trees would be so proud to see themselves now! I love watching you both work - glad Dad's knee is doing well. I'm getting a Jackory! Yeay! Now all I need is some sun haha.

Absolutely the best craftsmanship I have seen, thank you for sharing the journey.

You are a craftsman extraordinaire. (I am the third generation of a four generation of woodworkers.) Loved watching you mastering the staircase. Great job. Well done 🤎

We need to check this channel after 200 yrs to see the works for a new post.

My heart nearly stopped when you put your hand so close to the table saw!

regarding to mistakes: You can make mistakes, but you must not repeat them. Great work (The stairs AND the video!)

You are the 'Michelangelo' of carpentry!!! Such skills! It is fascinating to watch you at work.

Use a stick to poke wood out the way when cutting dude! There's a reason alot of the old boys who don't believe in that health and safety having missing digits haha That said, great video and amazing craftsmanship.

Отлично! Береги себя,соблюдай технику безопасности. Здоровья вашему папе.Спасибо за видео.

To quote I love you man : This is AWESOME, This is AWESOME

Love all your stuff. You said new video before christmas... :)

such craftmanship. reminds me of my grandpa, making a mill, wooden figures and all kind of stuff himself. Ur videos is so inspiring.

You show as much skill as a woodworker in the reign of Louis XV. Good to see Dad back on his feet again now too. I enjoy seeing your work and your commentary + your humour. Thanks, Carl.

27:00 it's nice to see a Polish accent on a foreign construction site :) greetings from Poland

You are scaring me with that band saw

Great work!! You are a gifted carpenter and craftsman!! Thanks for sharing!

Opened youtube specifically to check if I didn’t miss any new video. And here it is uploaded 6 hrs. ago. And another one yesterday as a bonus! Awesome 🤩

Carl- thanks for this staircase series. I wish i could do a neat job like that. Thanks for sharing the ups & downs.

Came by for Carl’s fantastic craftsmanship, stayed for the ‘micro adjuster’. Cheers, mate - thanks for sharing your work with us!

Amazing job. I can appreciate the patience put into this job.

anyone else as nervous as hell when he is using that band saw?

€200 for a piece of seasoned oak seems like a steal these days! Still requires incredible skill to turn it into something usable.

I'd love to impart these skills with my sons. Great job Carl, it really is a pleasure to watch all this.

The amount of patience and precision is truly amazing!❤

The most beautiful workmanship. Such a treat

Your work is amazing. Love watching you guys work to restore.

I always absolutely love watching your videos, you put so much work into this beautiful home and always look forward to the next video

I like the way you go about it Carl . Your videos are no bs and appreciate the tips that you pass on 👍🏾🇦🇺

What a beautiful piece of work. The oak loos spectacular.. Great job Carl.

Great work, love the content, just great to see old house and everything that goes with it being restored, mega props🙌

Totally glad I purchased my 1732 coaster set! Love the project and the history behind the project! Thanks for sharing! Best wishes to you and the family!

I love your channel, you do everything very professionally and with high quality, my respect to your industriousness

Amazed at your attention to detail and yes if we are not making mistakes we are not learning. You have one amazing heart to restore something so beautiful.

Well done lads. Thats one beautiful staircase and something to be proud of. Really enjoy your videos.

Once again, woodwork morphed into carpentry. Absolute work of art.

Looking good. You and your Pa make a good team. Couple of tips if you do not do this already. Get a block of beeswax and make a habit of treating sawblades and band saw and surfaces whilst working Oak and similar wood. Secondly especially at the end of the day, cramp your workpiece and chisel without your arm in the line of the blade. i.e try to chisel 2 handed as much as possible Sounds obvious but will save many a needless accident. Oak floor responds well when installing the joints tightly to a pre wax. Leave your glue only alter if it shifts naturally in the newel. Hope this helps. Stay safe and thank you for posting warts and all. That is reality in the workshop!.

I like how you made the pattern to make the posts for the hand rails for the stairs. And taking off the shelve router bit and making it into what you need is awesome

I’m so glad I found your channel. Your work is impeccable, and your editing is spot on. I can’t wait to see the stairs completed, but I will be sad when the whole project is finally finished. Thanks for keeping us entertained. Stay safe, and we’ll see you on the next episode. Thanks for everything, Carl.

I miss doing this sort of stuff with my Dad lost him a few years ago life definitely hasn't been the same enjoy the time whole you have it. Amazing work by the way love the quality of the workmanship!

I find your series so inspiring. Throughly enjoy every episode and the filmography is stunning.

I love watching this young man work hard and with attention to fine detail. This is something that we all need to do. Keep up the good work!

Great to have you back again - love the work you are doing. Thanks for sharing!

Your craftsmanship is beautiful to watch. Dedication!

Back to back videos!!! Absolutely amazing! Thank you!

Wondeful content and amazing work, thanks for your efforst in sharing the journey!

never thought I'd have such a thing as my favourite sets of stairs in the world but between you guys and New Yorkshire Workshop I now do.

Amazing results. It's a work of art and a show of real skill.

The stairs are coming out amazing! One of the hardest things in carpentry is a staircase, you guys make it look easy! Can't wait for more videos!

As ever, wonderful. Thank you.

awesome work mate! well done, the videos were amazing! thanks for sharing! 🙏🏻

Such oak, rare, extraordinary. Fitting for your restoration rebuild. Son and father crafting together good to see. Enjoy your new stairway!

My husband loves your youtube channel. I like your editing very good.

Love that singing wood! Watching from Connecticut, USA

You guys are doing a great job!! Videos like yours make me wish I was more handy and knew how to use my tools better.

You guys are seriously superb. I can spend hours watching you work. I just can't understand where you have acquired your exceptional skills at such a young age Carl?

Amazing joinery skills and the photography is of the highest quality. Superb videos 👍

Thanks for posting and sharing. I am enjoying watching the staircase build. I am not saying that I hope it continues indefinitely, just that it is amazing to see how it is actually accomplished. Really nice workmanship.

Back to back videos, you're spoiling us, thank you

At the beginning, when you were working on your decorative tops on the posts, you could have hot glued your off cuts back on. that way you have some what of a flat surface to trace on. BUT with that said, looks like you didnt need to do that! excellent work brotha man.

With these films you are really spoiling us. One of my favourite channels on youtube Carl. Best wishes to your Dad, I hope makes a full recovery from his knee surgery.

These gentlemen possess SUPERIOR carpentry skills! ✨👍👏❤

Thank you Carl, this is a wonderful video presentation of your restoration journey. That is a gnarly scar that your dad has from his knee replacement surgery. Trusting that he will continue to heal and regain the use of his knee without too much discomfort. Wishing you and your family a blessed autumn season filled with gentle weather and restful evenings. Peace brother.

As an old 'wood-butcher' I really enjoy the meditative, thoughtful carpentry and building you do Carl.

It is a real pleasure to see true Craftsmen at work. Keep up the great videos.

Wow, after month of work the result of staircase and room is so unbeliveable nice!!!

Stunning craftmanship 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

All good. The best was the sound of the last tap on the top peg of the lower newel post. Different sound to all previous taps and it sounded like everything just became one on the last stroke. Magnificent countryside and quite spectacular drone footage. Thanks for all the hours of fascinating video. Cheers, David

I could watch good old carpentry/joinery skills all day. Very nice work Sir! I'm glad to see your Pops working with you after his surgery. You two make a good team! Stay Safe!!!

Those post and rails look amazing. As I about to redue mine this was great to watch for tips. Thanks

Man I cringed at 26:03, reaching in so near the running blade to raise the cutoff and the next piece as well! Really like the fact you show the mistakes and the fixes, the true test of a finish carpenter is to fix and cover the mistakes so no one can tell. Anxious to see the finished staircase.

You're a first class carpenter! Cudos to you and your work! We're lucky to be able to follow along. Thank you!

OMG!!!!!!!!!!! this is amazing! happy thanksgiving. so excited to watch this.

Yeah boooooy! Back to back Eps on the stairs - amazing! TBF - I loved seeing the footage from trying to make the old posts work on the last video. None of that is a waste; it takes your time, but teaches you so much more.

Some real craftsmanship. WOW! 😮👌

Great videos love the craftsmanship really enjoyed watching

My father-in-law always removed the newel caps in the house and made secret caches underneath in the post. One newel post held a rifle to protect the family upstairs. They did this in the 1940's and they were still in use when I moved in around 1980.