In this video, I am framing in my storage shed. After a day of trying to make the coolest angles, I do a complete reset, start over, and make it better. It's a massive day of lessons learned and a true test of patience.
And there is many way many solutions to do what you are doing. Everything you do will bring you experience and that is life, sometimes you do a mistake, but what?!, Up on your horse and redoing it.
Just a tip when framing a wall, it is best to space the studs on centres that are multiples of 48". So that is 12", 16", 24" as that make sure the edges of 4'x8' sheet material land on a framing member. Also typical roof pitch is 4" of rise to 12" of run or steeper. That makes it much easier for water and snow to run off.
Jay, you have the most infectious laugh. Any man that can laugh at himself, especially on this platform is a solid dude. Any job you give a hearty try to is a job well done.
I love that you go back and fix things when you feel like they're not good enough. What a great way to learn carpentry! Next purchase: a stop block for your miter saw for repeatable cuts, and a tool belt!
So many people stop at the thought of a project, to carry forward accepting mistakes will be made and the final product won't be perfect...is an accomplishment!
I was raised to do what you need to do, with what you have. I'm in my 60's now and I still do this to this day. Don't worry about what is wrong with what you have, be great full that you have it. Think of all the money you are saving !!!
I hope your channel just keeps growing and growing. You so deserve the reward that you’re going to eventually get to. Can’t wait to see you on a nice screened in porch with your feet propped up enjoying a cold brew. Watch every episode and love your humour and humility. So refreshing. Fan from Ottawa 👋👵🐕🥰
Jay,good going!! Watching you reminds me of my Dad. 70 years ago I was born on my parents homestead around Wandering River. In a little cabin that Dad built.Through out Dads life he built stuff,fixed stuff and was self taught. he always figured stuff out and it just worked out. I have faith that all will go well on your build! love watching your videos.
It doesn’t bother me that you are learning as you go. I actually like that about you and your videos. I look forward to all of your videos to come. Keep up the good work 😊.
Great job Jay!! I love your channel! Watching you learn and grow, and most of all admitting and sharing your mistakes or ‘not the best ways’ is uplifting! Not everyone is willing to share with the world when taking on new tasks. So kudos to you Jay!! Keep the videos coming! Love your channel!!
As an adult we judge ourselves thinking that we have to be successful at everything. We learn thru our failures and are successful thru our experiences. When it comes time to add the additions you will draw on all the experience you have gathered.
Hey Jay, we really look forward to your videos every week now. Love that this is out on a Tuesday. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Have a great week.
Love to see that you are so willing to put yourself out there with the good, the bad and the ugly. I would recommend getting a carpenters tool belt. Will definitely help.
Brother watch a video how to build a shed. (Bush radical. ) love his videos You don't have to reinvent the wheel. Great video j, you have come a long way😂.
Jay, I just love watching your channel. You are as Honest as they come! You are just like the rest of us, always thriving to get ahead and following your dream of a beautiful cabin in the woods. I'm always cheerleading you! Loved every minute of this video!!!
I agree with the sentiment; but in this case, Norm was taught by his father and grandfather, both builders. He didn't stand a chance to do anything else.
You are awesome I’m a 75 year old woman and enjoy your honesty and humour. Love yr videos keep up the great work . My next project is building an outside shower at my tiny house wish me luck.❤
You should be proud of yourself. You are certainly not afraid of hard work or of making a mistake on your first try. I love to hear you laugh at yourself. Great video, as usual.
Jay we love that your a regular guy doing things the best way and learning! You are living a dream only half of most people could do! I love your videos and building your dream! Ps. Pesky mice n misquotes ..lol they are everywhere! I say burn the wood pile 😆
Jay, love watching you learn how to do this. To help you get more done, 1. buy a toolbelt, and 2, give your community an idea of what you want to do next visit, and what resources you have (material and tools) so ideas and tips can be ready for you before you head out.
Good morning Jay. Your rafters need to be on edge to stand the snow load. Also it is easier to build the walls on the floor and put the plywood on then stand them up. That way you can square the walls with the plywood.
I admire your determination and energy to do it right, through trial & error. You will be so proud with the results. Congratulations! You have already accomplished so much! Will continue watching your videos and your progress.😊
it looks like 2.5 by 2.5 meters to me, so with a meter snow ontop - depending on type of snow - we are talking between easily 1 ton to 3 tons of weight for the area. or 1.9 kN/m^2 to 4.9 kN/m^2. I don't know how old the footage is and how far the progress is but from the architecture in the more snowy regions of my country it might be a good idea to build really steep so it can't build up to those loads.
Good Job! It’ll get easier the more often you do it. It’s not easy learning the hard way but eventually it will all come together. Thanks for another video!
I have done built in shelves in my garage...quite the ordeal but love them now!! Loved using kreg-jeg screws, kind of spendy, but the best!!! Then I also completed a closet project that took me a long time after having hand and shoulder surgery. I added 8 shelves for shoes and another 6 cubbies to it as well. I used pine, and had to use a whiteboard!!! Like you, I learned a ton and love, love, love them now. When I finished them, I also added a detailed trim 5/8 inch trim board on the faces of each shelf that I stained in a med oak color...Really added to it. For your stovetop, might try vinegar and baking soda. It has always been a life-saver at my house...boil the vinegar and add the baking soda, it foams up, careful to get burnt pans very clean very quickly. I use cerama-bryte, bar keepers friend, and the like along with a brite scrubber and elbow grease. The best!! Also, sometimes WD-40 works wonders to clean!!! I follow Dave and Brooke Whipple, known as "Bush Radical", and "Girl in the Woods" as well as "This is my Alaska". They have all built their own cabins for years and are very down to earth and share ideas a lot. I'm not your typical near 70 year old woman and still think I'm 20 inside. They all kept me busy while both hand and shoulder healed after surgery for a year and 8 weeks. They are all great to share and you can watch as well and learn. I love to fish ,camp and absolutely love the out of doors. Been fishing since I was 3. A few days after being done with shoulder PT, I had to know that I could still use both my hand and my shoulder so I took some scraps and made an awesome large pine recipe box that was so fun, One side holds 4 x 6 cards, the other 3 x 5 with a divider. Holds 45 years of recipes I own!!! Been great watching your videos and getting to know you a bit. Be safe, and good luck. p.s. I did all my work alone as well. I used corner mounts to hold the other ends of my 2x4s then unscrewed and just reused. Took a long time but all are level, and very strong built it!!! I too, love clamps, cant own enough! Good luck on your growing channel!!!! From Utah.....
Jay at the end of the day whichever way you do it as long as it works for you & is safe then thats what to do! It makes you feel great when the end comes & it all works out!! Keep it up mate!! Trial & error is a great way to learn!!
Jay love and enjoy watching your videos. May the lord bless and protect you Jay. Working on the cabin and working on framing the building in at the cabin
Helpful tip: Take a piece of 'junk' plywood and cut it to fit on top of the ladder cross-braces to make a small area to set things on. That should give you a couple square feet of 'shelf' for your box of screws, nails, and the drill on while on the ladder. Be sure the width extends an inch or two beyond both sides of the cross braces. A bit of thinking ahead by putting everything you need within reach can save you multiple trips up and down the ladder. Looks like your shed is well on its way to being useful, and on a shoestring budget too. Great job!
Live and learn my buddy , nothing ventured nothing gained. You ask for help and willing to take help and admit mistakes all great characteristics. Hope you have an awesome week
If you happy with it that what counts! It’s going to do what you wanted it for .Great job you accomplished what you started and never gave up give yourself a pat t on the back!!!
This takes me back to my young days Cabin project will look fantastic when it's finished thank Jay for sharing this amazing project and taking us with you on your adventures 👏👍
I saw a gentleman in Canada When I visited and fished a couple years ago in Canada, a guy used 4 dead standing pine trees to make a kind of cradle slide for his boats. He de-barked and made them super smooth. The trees went into the water at an angle where he could drive his boat up onto them very easily. Two trees per side of the boat. Set in almost a V shape to fit the hull of the boat. Then he had a boat trailer manual winch, that would pull the entire boat up and out of the water. He said the wave action will ware holes into his boat beating against the shore. So he made this to save his boat. It slid back into the water very easily also.
JAY!!! CONGRATS on reaching 200,000. I absolutely LOVE your channel. The only thing i don't like is when i hear the words "i'll be back, really soon" lol....as soon as i hear that i'm like" noooooooooo" ha ha. I want to just keep watching ❤ Thank you for all the time you put into your channel. You are the calm at the end of my day ❤
You're a star, Jay. Keep plugging away at it man, you'll get there in no time. I'm really enjoying your self-education! As usual mate, all the best from the UK
You are getting there. Learning by doing I think is one of the best ways to get experience. I will highly recommend 2 things: get an impact driver for driving screws. So much better than a drill. Second is a tool belt with a dump pouch for nails, screws etc.
Jay I appreciate your presentation. Its so refreshing to watch, learn and grow with you. You are doing an amazing job and can't wait for the next episode!
Good job so far Jay 2 suggestions get a nail pouch or bag from your local hardware store instead of putting the box of screws on the ladder they are only a couple bucks and you need to put roof trusses in take some lumber between the walls to support and strengthen the roof before you put plywood on shallow pitch and lots of snow weight you are doing great so far looking forward to the next one
Your doing good buddy. Learning by doing and creative problem solving. Lessons you will not forget. (grin) ----------- Life is a learning process, as you learn and solve the current challenges, you are building (no pun intended) a foundation on which to plan and execute your future projects. In my 40 years in the construction industry, I have learned that the more thought you put in at the beginning of the project, the smoother it is down the road (usually). LOL. This is also know as the "6 P's". . . Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Bravo Brother. . . Bravo! I applaud you. Carry On!
Jay, love your show. Just watched your last episode and I hated to hear you say "good enough". No your doing an awesome job and the best you can and it's great! When you say good enough... Things go bad. Keep doing what your doing and your going to do great!!! Keep it up bud your doing great!!
Jay, I congratulate you for your efforts and determination. That being said, you can make your life easier. 1- Watch You Tube channels such as Everyday Shed. You will gain so much insight. 2- Your speed square can do all the angles for you. If you are going up 12 inches over 6 feet that 12 over 72 or 2-12 pitch. Look on your speed square on common top cuts, you will see the 2. Use that to trace all your cuts. There again, lots of good You Tube videos on how to use a speed square. Just gaining a little bit of know how ahead will save you so much time and result in a much better end product. Take this advice from a guy who learns a lot from You Tube channels.
Pilot drill bit w countersink is handy when working alone! Install sheeting on shed side walls on the ground - way easier and easier to square walls! Great vid!
Jay, I love your content, and your "can do" attitude, man! I look forward to every episode. You've done so much and worked through so many tough challenges on your own. I'm not a carpenter or builder, so I can't make any insightful woodworking recommendations, but here's my suggestion: Please consider watching some other RU-vid cabin guys for some eye-opening insights. "Bushradical" and "Life on the Moose" are two that come to mind. Some of their episodes might be just what you need for inspiration on your next build. I hope you don't mind me name-dropping. 🙂
Take a bit of time before your next trip and look at some examples of sheds with that roof type. I would suggest building the front wall square like the other three but about a foot or two taller. Put your rafters on edge (the 2” side) and use birds mouth notch to fit on front and back walls. Be sure to allow for roof overhang front and back as well.
Tip, set your mitre saw at a 15 or 20 or whatever angle you want, then work your measurements for height based on that. So all your angle cuts will be the same.
Hey Jay, if you take two of your 2x6 boards you can create a header board that spans your sides for the front of your shed. Then you can frame out your front with the door, and have a header board that you can use to create the pitch of your roof as you can cut a 5 or 10 degree angle into the header board to pitch the roof. From there you can notch another 2x6 on the front and back to make the roof pitch, and just work across to form the rafters for your shed and cut cripple studs on your sloped side for extra support.
