You skipped a few steps. You went from 6 feet to two 6 feet shims put end to end NOT a 12 foot shim. You should denote that in this video and description that you DID NOT MAKE A 12 FOOT SHIM.
I'm afraid you missed the part where I address that Phillip: re watch from this timestamp and see if it makes sense: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IGK3w2I_Bms.html
If you don't comprehend the fact that two pieces each 6ft long with the correct taper cut into them placed end-to-end make a 12 ft long shim I doubt there's anything I can say or do to convince you otherwise. I explain this situation clearly in the video saying that this method avoids the difficulties of cutting a one piece Shim that's 12 ft long. If you are nitpicking about that technical difference that makes absolutely no difference in Practical use then I give up.
It's not about two 6 foot pieces it's about how you falsely misinterpreted what the video thumbnail showed. You could also do 12 feet with three 4 foot pieces, etc., etc. It's the fact you LIED in your thumbnail. Even you said it was off by the measurement in the middle. Lol... Don't take your mistakes out on me bud...You clearly state starting at 27 seconds you will make "one." Lol
Oh, the outtakes! You'd feel far above normal if you were to see the 90% outtake pile that's left over after editing raw video... there's times it takes me 4 minutes to make one simple statement well enough to make it to the 'final cut' outtakes. Such is life... glad to know it has a positive effect for you Dan! Best, Matt
As busy as most are, there isn’t a place for a reasonable person to complain about free, awesome advice and demonstration. You have taken the time to show well produced video. I appreciate all of your good content and helpful techniques, that I would not otherwise learn without a great deal of reading and OJT mistakes. The small “opps” actually make it a little more real, especially so, since you point it out. Thank You.
Hey, don't beat yourself up! Your a carpenter, not an actor..... You are very clear in your descriptions. And you do first class work. You don't cut corners for speed. These days, most people squeeze the quality right out with speed, or their boss is yelling at them to go faster... I subscribed...thank you for all the time you have donated. Easiest is to just quietly do the work your self.....next hardest and painful is to train an apprentice...hardest of all is to make a video, verbally trying to explain every little step you fly through in your mind....I couldn't do it.... just jim long time dust maker.....
As a professional television broadcaster, I knew why you have so many "jump edits." Very few presenters can extemporize lengthy segments, obviating the need for edits, so we have developed techniques to "cover" the edits. One, is the simple "B" roll or "cut away" where you cover the audio edit(s) with video relating to your topic, so that your audio become a "voice over" disguising the edit with a shot of the subject matter, say the jig or tools or finished product you are describing. The other technique is the camera turn which requires either a second camera you can turn to, or a reset to a different camera angle of you continuing the dialogue. Now, I realize you may not require that level of polish in your current production, but if you ever decide to take your videos to Next Level Production, these techniques and others are well described in online offerings on film production. But, as we always say, "Content is King" and your content is second to none.
You're hired! Knowing what it takes for Next Level video production and implementing those needs are two entirely different things... I'm glad someone like you with in-depth knowledge of video production is willing to suffer through substandard editing by placing enough value on the content because that's the only hope I have four building Next Level carpentry on RU-vid Best, Matt
@@NextLevelCarpentry I enjoyed the editing. You have three gifts: expertise at your job, concise teaching skills, and editing content. You excel at the first two, that earns you a pass at the third. (and makes for interesting viewing...)
@@DanielinLaTuna Thanks for givin' me a pass on the editing part... it's definitely the hardest part of being a RU-vid content producer. "interesting viewing" is a kindly opinion which I appreciate! Best, Matt
I’m so happy I came across your channel. I actually need to make some super shims to square up my deck to attach my skirting. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you
I'm happy you came across Next Level Carpentry too! 😎 Suoer kudos! Your project sounds like the perfect application for making super shims with this technique. Best, Matt
This is amazing, and I like that you got a tiny bow in one of those shims due to tension changes in your 2x4, very real world. It helps noobs like me see the whole process and feel better about working through precision challenges without discouragement. This IS gold as per another comment below.
Should work like a charm... and each one gets easier than the last as you develop a system for shimming that wall plumb... good luck, Raymond! Best, Matt
this is an outstanding tutorial on how to do this. will be perfect to level our hot tub on uneven concrete. thank you for taking time to do this video!
Pretty slick bud. Clear, concise, professional. Will use it. Sure beats trying to cut one with a chalk line and skil saw. Please keep up the vids. Your doing an excellent job.
Several comments. First, you pay attention to what you are saying, have obviously thought it through. Compare what you do to so many youtubers, who just prattle on and on, repeating themselves, correcting mistakes, etc. A few cuts in the video are no big deal. Second, the visual quality of your videos are way better than many. I've even watched while the camera was seeing the speakers belly, missing what his hands were doing. Finally, you have a different approach than any other youtuber I know. I am a hobby woodworker, not a carpenter, and I know the difference. Your your carpentry skills inform woodworking in a unique way. I'll probably never remodel a house, but I'll use lots of the things you teach. So, thanks! Great job!
Thanks for your considerate comment Andy... I really appreciate it. I continually work to improve overall video quality while including as much 'real' carpentry instruction as possible. The greatest shortcoming I face these days is slow video production output which limits often I can upload videos. I expect that to improve going forward and so I hope you find other Next Level Carpentry videos to watch in the meantime. Best, Matt
Whilst it's a slightly older video and everyones already commented I just wanted to throw my hat into the ring. I am here to learn about something specific that you have taught REMARKABLY well. The quality of your video is actually very good, does it have the polish and sizzle of others? No. Do I care? No. Fantastic channel, great knowledge, well presented - thanks very much
First saw this vid a few years ago but didn’t need long shims till this week while doing a bathroom remodel. Worked great to true up the walls before installing tile backer board. Thanks Matt!
This is the single most useful video I have ever seen on how to level floor joists! It simply saved my subfloor renovation project. I have a 1.5 inch difference between the two corners over a 12 feet distance, and I didn’t like the idea of sistering every single joists. But this method is brilliant, thank you!!
Amazing technique. This video was sooo helpful. I corrected a significant sinking of the floor in the hallway before hardwood installation. it dropped 1/2" over 2 feet. Thanks to the super shims, it totally levelled. What great work! Thank you so much.
Thanks for letting me know you were able to deploy Super Shims after seeing this video. Now it's in YOUR bag of tricks to share with others! Best, Matt
Hi Matt, just wanted to thank you for sharing. I'm in the middle of a major renovation, and your super shim technique has saved me many hours and headaches. Thanks!
Glad to hear it Ben... it's my hope that NLC video do exactly that: make someone's life a little bit easier. Not that remodeling is every easy, but at least you feel like you're winning! Best, Matt
This is great! I am converting a porch to a room for my grand piano and found the ceiling joists sloped over an inch from front to back over 12 feet. With this technique and a laser level, I was able to level the ceiling from to back and side to side. As it is an old house, each joist had a different slope, and there was a joint in each about half-way in, giving slightly different slopes on either side of the joint. I used a dial caliper to measure each point and create the shim. Thank you sooo much!
Thank you sir! I was asked to make some 12’ shims at work and I couldn’t think of how to make them all consistent with the garbage lumber we have! Going to make tomorrow a much easier day for me
Thank you very much for showing us this! I mimicked the jig and worked through a few trial/error, but overall, was able to make a 12' shim! Thank you! I used that for 46" shims as well. Had to build a small platform for a working area in my basement. The slope goes from right to left and back to front. Took longer than expected, but overall, your video helped me out! Thank you again!
I appreciate your honesty when things don't always work out exactly right every time. Unlike a certain Northern Workshop carpenter, who's really good but not perfect, your approach lends a human element and humility. Thanks for sharing your knowledge mixed with wit.
Thanks Hearthman, for your comment. After years of criticizing said 'northern workshop' carpenters I'd be highly hypocritical if I edited out everything that doesn't work out right. FYI If we ever meet in person it will quickly become evident to you that the me you see in these videos is an edited version of me that makes enough mistakes on a daily basis to firmly maintain that 'human element' 😲😏😁 Best, Matt
Wish I had seen your video years ago when remodeling my mother's 100 year old home, where nothing was plumb or level. Those super shims would have saved me so much grief. Awesome videos displaying your incredible skill and knowledge. Keep them coming!!!
I've just started working on my unfinished second floor and I have an wall that is over an inch out of plumb and ceiling joists in one room that are 3/4 of an inch out of level. Long story how it got that way, but moving on I just want to say how grateful I am to have watched your video. I built this jig and I've got incredible shim accuracy out of 8 foot lumber. I'm able to cut several shims from 2.x4s until it gets too thin to cut. I have several hold downs to keep the stock straight and I measure absolute values from the factory sheet edge to edges of cut stock for these successive cuts. Anyway, thanks for the tip and nice video!
Glad to hear this helped Rick thanks for letting me know! The project you describe is exactly why I produced this video because it is the perfect solution for righting the wrongs in old crooked structures..
You're the only one I've ever seen to have a straightener like that. Mine was white oak, 6" by 10'. One time I had to mill about 700 b.f. of 4/4 white oak by 10', random widths. They were being ripped to 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2", and 2 1/2" strips, full length, for acoustic treatments. I took the straightest board, and cut it till it was very straight, and for the next 30 years or so, it was the board straightener of my shop. Just had to replace the push block at the end of it a few times. Glad I saw yours. Sawdust Bob.
I'm looking to level a floor in my basement - this looks like exactly what I need. For what it's worth, I didn't even notice the jump cuts until you pointed it out. Maybe it's because I grew up watching youtube, where jump cuts have been pretty much the standard since its inception.
Great to hear, Timothy! I like it when viewers are able to extrapolate techniques and apply them to other unique projects... you've got an agile mind! Best, Matt
Life Retriever, because of encouraging comments from you and others my New Year's Resolution for 2018 is to quit apologizing for video quality that I'm not satisfied with and focus on uploading more videos :-) I've got a dozen or more projects 'in the pipeline' that I'm really excited about. The main restriction is video production anxiety but it's remarkably liberating to edit a video knowing that as long as details of the work are covered viewers are able to learn from them. The best is yet to come! HNY2018 Matt
I like your videos because you cover topics/skills that I NEVER knew about. There were times where I could use some of your techniques. I'm retired and just help out friends with minor and not-so-minor repairs.
Thanks Daniel... glad to know you like Next Level Carpentry videos and find them useful. I really try to include stuff that's useful to me on both major and minor projects and it's always good to hear it's working 😁😎
Thanks very much for sharing, it helped me how to straighten my super off balanced studs in order to put my drywalls. I didn't expect RU-vid will have videos to teach you how to cut super shims. Thank you!
One of the features of these videos that appeals to me is his honesty about how things work. If subtle changes in the wood stock produce outcomes that are slightly different than expected, he honestly reports the outcome. This allows us to be particularly aware of how changes in wood stock (such as bowing) may affect processes he uses (such as how he makes "supershims").
Got to 'publish or perish' if you have any hope of being profitable in the remodeling business Ron... those who earn a living from publishing tips like this (as I hope to some day) can afford to diddle in their work and not end up in a soup line. 😎 Best, Matt
I'm new to the channel, but really appreciate the honesty in the errors made (instead of editing them out). They ALSO exhibit errors a first timer may make as well as how to fix them. 1. initial Shim took first inch off... 2. The "formerly straight" board used for first shim bowed immediately and threw off the second Shim... VERY HELPFUL!
Welcome Clinton and thanks for feedback on video format here at Next Level Carpentry. Leaving my mistakes in for the world to see can be a bit embarrassing at times but I often learn more from mistakes than successes😎 Best, Matt
So, the quality of your video is just fine. I have no doubt you'll smooth up as you go along but honestly what you're doing with the clipping of the video is exactly what Hollywood does all the time. Nothing to be embarrassed about. I sure do wish I had seen this video 30 years ago. I know you didn't make it that long ago but now at least I have the information to carry forward. Thank you.
Thanks for your considerate comment Mark... You're very welcome! It's always good to know someone got the message despite less than wonderful video production. Hope you're able to check out newer Next Level Carpentry videos where I try to maintain content density and quality but improve video production to offer the best of both worlds. Best, Matt
Don't worry about the takeouts, I don't notice - the quality of your craftsmanship speaks louder. Would rather have this quality and more videos, then "better" quality and fewer... This is good, thanks, keep it up!
Glad to hear it, John! You never cease to amaze me with gifts of appreciation in a world where others offer criticism for the same content... Yours is a well received gift that will be put to good use... it's also a high-water mark for a Super Thanks gift to the Channel! 🙏😁😉
@@NextLevelCarpentry Just a small token of appreciation for the usefulness of what you create for us - finally had an application for supershims, 4 years after your original post! Hope you are developing a "thick skin" to ignore the trolls, the rest of us really appreciate all you do to share your knowledge and expertise. Thank you Matt!
Thank you Matt for all the work you put out for us to learn from. The more I watch and learn from you, the more it's evident that you're a good man as well.
You're welcome Rob... glad to know you're finding useful stuff in the time spent watching NLC videos... much appreciated. I strive to maintain any high opinions people might form of me in an effort to not disappoint. Best, Matt
Super-useful, thanks a lot! I don't have a shop, but work with a "job site saw" at home whenever I need to get things done. This trick will come in handy (I've done something way less safe and repeatable in the past).
Check out the other related video here on Next Level Carpentry where I show how to cut a straight edge on a crooked 2x4... Might be similarly helpful for you? Best, Matt
I have to do demo videos of software with voice overs and I suffer the same thing, can't always get my words out so then have to resort to dicing and slicing. But your videos are great, everything well explained and I have learned a lot from them.
Thanks for your comment and understanding the complexities of video production Justin! It's definitely the whole lot harder than any carpentry work for me anyways... Best, Matt
Thank you for an informative video. I recently finished my garage and have an exterior door that is out of plumb. The drywall is flush at the bottom but 1/2 inch proud of the door jamb at the top. This video offers a really good solution so I can put casing over the whole thing once I get the shims put up.
Not sure of the exact situation you're dealing with but if I understand it I'd consider adding a 1/2" jamb extension on all 3 sides of the door jamb and then using the super shims behind the casing to fill the gap between casing and drywall... A bit more work but helps hide the out of plumbness more IMHO... Either way it's a good application of super shims! Best, Matt
Great video. I made the jig and it worked great. I could have used this 40 years ago but better late than never. I am working on my second bathroom remodel in my current home and needed to plumb, level and shim out the walls to line up with my shower base before applying tile. I was able to do the job on the 2nd bathroom in almost 3 weeks less time than the 1st one. Plus, my accuracy and repeatability was significantly better and very satisfying.
Hey Scott, thanks for commenting! It's good to know you're learning enough to watch NLC videos because they're pretty weak in entertainment value. Sharing knowledge is my way of paying it forward for the great pre-RU-vid mentors I had the privilege of learning from. I sometimes wonder what any of those 'ol boys would think if they were around to see things I learned from them available to watch on a smart phone. And tools made of plastic without cords? Good grief, they'd be gobsmacked! Best, Matt
I have learned a thing or two from these videos. I personally find them entertaining, especially in a world where every other "educational" video is so superficial. I enjoy real, technical, and substantive entertainment.
@@NextLevelCarpentry On the subject, most any of those... well... I'm not quite sure how to categorize them... But they're a lot more into having a glitzy RU-vid channel, than making actual valuable content. A big smile, someone pointing, cue action shot on a screw gun which noone knows where or what is is setting the screw into... Now THAT is sub par. Knowledgeable people, like yourself, like Paul Sellers and Scott from EC, spiced with a bit of dad jokes and the odd visit from Chip now and again is what we can use. People WILL find you, once they're done goofing off and decide to learn something. If not: their loss. Now of course you can always polish your production skills (of which I don't have any), like you have obviously honed your craft. That is natural. But don't ruin the format. You have enough detail in there not to loose people along the way. You do do great work. On RU-vid as well... maybe not so glitzy, but who needs that anyway? Bet you Larry Haun didn't care. Craft is key.
@@martinpoulsen6564 thanks for such an encouraging comment... working as a carpenter it was primarily a paycheck that motivated me but in building a RU-vid channel it really is encouragement from people like you and knowing that the content makes a difference for people that keeps me going. I have every intention of refining video production skills over time just so you guys know I'm not slacking here but with your patience I'll try to upload good content in the interim. 😁😎Best, Matt
I sure wish I had this information when I was remodeling my first house. but now I am way to disabled to do any carpentry work at all. But I still enjoy learning new things. Great video. Stay health.
You're welcome Roger... when you watch and take a minute to comment you are contributing to the success of Next Level carpentry and I appreciate that! Bsst, Matt
Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea for making super shims. Very much appreciated. I've put your method into practice to make some shims to get the correct gradient for the top of my bay window. Thanks again 🙂
Matt your videos are great thanks for spending the time sharing your knowledge.Don’t ever worry about the quality of the video that’s not what we come here for we come for your knowledge not your video editing.Just a thought could you use the gauge off the level to set the height of the flat head screw ?
Pure genius, Mr B!!! It's a bit embarrassing how obvious that is and it didn't occur to me :-( If I had an ego problem I'd delete your suggestion and claim it for my own:-) I'm going to pin your comment to the top so other viewers can benefit from this! There's one minor detail that needs to be taken into consideration for this: there's a little space between the bottom of the Gauge body and the bottom of the level when the screw is turned to make the Gauge read zero. It's probably about 1/16" or so and is an intentional part of the design. It would certainly be worth having a little hard plastic shim or something at that exact thickness available to compensate for the difference between the actual measurement and the protrusion of the measuring screw. Your simple suggestion would simultaneously increase accuracy and reduce time... 'lean thinking' at it's finest! All the best in 2018! Matt
Matt, it's not often that humility is found in the world nowadays. Much respect to you and appreciation for sharing your knowledge. These super shims, i can't wait to try to make them! All the best to you, sir!
Appreciation is not as common as it might be either so I thank you for yours! I think you'll find that using this process for making long shims is pretty amazing. Just doesn't seem like it should be possible using such basic tools so it always makes me smile how well it works out. Work safely and have fun! Best, Matt
Thanks Paul... I've always felt that anyone who's not making mistakes is either lyin' or not tryin' :-) I belive 'difugalties' are often the best teaching and learning method there is :-) Matt
appreciate you showing the reason for the "choppy" video. like the honesty and openness and love the videos... ive been subscribed for a while...as a new woodworker its great to see these things explained so well!
Thanks for your comment Richie, hope you're able to adapt this to fix your 'bowing' floor. This method will allow you to level a flat floor that is sloped, however, and I'm sure you know this, these shims are an even taper, not one that varies, which is what it takes to level a floor that's actually 'bowed'. To completely flatten a floor that's bowed you'd need to scribe your shim to fit the bow and then snap a straight, level line and make a long cut to fill the curve of the bow. Hope that makes sense? Best, Matt
Thank you! I wish I would have known this a few years back. Oh well, mental note made. I had a lot of sanding to get those shims just so. RU-vid is magic for allowing people like yourself to mentor us young folk without leaving our homes in search of the best craftsmen and women. Thank you for all the hard work.
Good job Matt I enjoyed your work I love carp.work can't do much anymore but love watching a professional like yourself that's came up old-school building this day in time isn't going to last long even the wood is grown so fast it's hard to keep straight good. Luck I'll be watching stay safe
Sorry to hear you can't do much anymore Lonnie... guess it's better wear out than to rust out, right? Thanks for watching and commenting here... anything you can do by way of sharing this Channel with like minded people you know is most welcome! It's a slow process growing Next Level Carpentry without Facebook and Instagram so I rely on viewers like yourself to spread the word... thanks! Best, Matt
I have really enjoyed watching your videos and have subscribed. I look forward to new ones. This is what RU-vid is all about, sharing knowledge and understanding with others.
Thanks for the sub Chuck... it's exciting to watch 100K subscribers come into focus on the horizon and I'm glad to know you're part of that dream becoming reality! Best, Matt
Can’t find your straight edge video, but I used that process today! I had 8 foot 2 inch oak to straighten. Rather than put it through my edge jointer to remove 1/2 inch of difference, I used the straight edge saw method. Then ran 2 passes through the jointer instead of 50. Thanks Matt for all the helpful advice.
Your skill as a carpenter more than makes up for some loss of words making the videos. You will get better! Thank you for your knowledge! I used to cut those long shims with a skilsaw! Very time consuming and inaccurate...(but as you said..."good enough for government work")!
Thanks for your encouragement James. Been there, done that with chalkline and skillsaw shims... guy's gotta to what a guy's gotta do, right?! 😁😎 Best, Matt
Thank you for showing this method. I do a lot of remodeling on old houses and this technique is time saver and makes it possible to straighten walls and floors relatively easily.
Watched all three of these and I’m now going to your channel to watch and like more! Already subscribed when I saw the first one. BTW, top notch intro!
Good video, good idea. I often use shims to change the direction of a deck slope or to add a slope to a deck. For instance, next week I have two decks to renovate. Both of them are set inside the building line in other words they don't protrude beyond the exterior wall line so I cannot just lift their joists up and down. Both of these decks slope towards the patio door from where they are accessed rather than away from the patio door to the exterior wall. So I will rip up the plywood and cut the floor joists to develop a slope towards the exterior of the building. I wish I could just put super shims on but, the patio door bottom sits right on the deck plywood so, I can't go any higher there, must go lower at the building edge.
I liked the raw unedited segment just for the insight into your video making process. Don’t be embarrassed! You’re actually helping some of us get over our own shyness. Just the same, have you considered using cue cards? There’s no shame in it (they’re still used in TV because they’re easier to read than a teleprompter). Anyway, I really liked seeing your bow remover/supershim cutter. That’s going to be very useful when I get my own table saw.
Hey Marcos... thanks for giving me a pass on video making shortcomings here... I actually do use scripts and cue cards at times but the process frustrates me to extremes. It's not a matter of shame but practicality... believe me, I'd do most anything to smooth out the dialog part but even that takes time and focus that distract me from my mission of producing content that shows what I AM good at: woodwork and carpentry! 😉😎
I started watching your videos this winter and seen them all, always look forward to new ones. I have to renovate my bathroom and realized my floor is way off level. Was thinking I would just sister in some floor joists and level them off but after watching this video I will attempt to make one of your super shim jig. It’s pure genius, keep them videos coming. 👍
Fantastic, Ermanno! I really appreciate your comment and knowing NLC videos are useful/interesting enough for you to watch so many... This method can work wonderfully for leveling floors as long as the joists are out of level but straight. If they have a sag in them too you'd need to use extra steps to make the 'super shim' fit the sag/curve first by scribing it and then work towards making the long straight cuts with the fixture shown in this video. You probably know it already but I'd recommend using some good construction adhesive between shim and joist to prevent squeaks between the layers. Good luck with you bathroom renovation! Best, Matt
Matt I ended up sister in my joists and it worked great, once my floor was level I realized my ceiling was off the same amount. I didn’t really feel like ripping drywall down so I made one of your super shim jigs, wow it worked so great. Thanks for posting that video, it saved me a ton of time.
Perfect solution for what I need to do today, add a 5 foot shim to the bottom of my 18 foot garage door to compensate for out of level concrete floor, Then attach new bottom weather seal. Shim will be cut from PVC to make a waterproof shim.
Sounds like and excellent application for the principles in this video... good luck with your project! Using PVC for your garage door shim is also a great idea so please accept my compliments on your thinking?
this is a very usefull trick. The work I do without much exception is on old very crooked houses, so im always trying to shim things out to be level, plumb and square. a video that would be very helpfull to me and mabey others would be to demonstrate or describe / illustrate how you would go about leveling / plumbing / squaring an entire room thats out in every way (a situation i frequently encounter) thats been gutted to the studs. almost all of the home improvement channels / shows I see seem to assume everything is already going to be plumb square and level, which is rarely the case in reality, atleast with the old houses I work on. I normally try and avoid gutting a room for this reason, and instead look to repair lath and plaster where possible, but sometimes its in such bad shape this isnt possible. hanging and taping drywall without first addresing these conditions can be pretty frustrating and time consuming, and ive always wondered if there is a relitively simple step by step approch I could use.
Appreciate you put this together, and sharing...huge help! Worked like a charm! Note, in this day of expensive wood, I just used a 3/4" pvc board as my main guide board (factory straight edge).
Yeah there's nothing magic about the main guide board and the 3/4 inch PVC you chose is as good as many things and better than a lot of them. Glad you found it helpful and thanks for watching and commenting. Best, Matt
Another really useful video. What you show and explain is far more valuable and useful than getting the filming perfect. Keep up the great work and Happy New Year from the UK.
Thanks Al! I debated adding that 38 second long 'raw video' segment as too apologetic but decided to include it so sympathetic and appreciative viewers like yourself have a look behind the scenes. I really appreciate your support... and HNY to the UK too! :-) Best, Matt
Thanks guys! I gotta tell you: this RU-vid thing makes me feel like a noob all over again... I remember when it was a serious challenge to accurately layout and cut a common rafter... some of those early rafters were as rough as my raw video footage currently is :-)
Wow! Very cool. I've been slowly remodeling an old farmhouse we purchased a few years back. One of my biggest dilemmas is how to level the kitchen and bathroom floors in preparation for tile. They are as much as 1 1/2" out of level. This should do the trick. Thanks! Matt P (Shelton WA)
This works great to correct any amount of slope as long as the sloped pieces are straight. If they're sloped And sagged you need to use a different process to correct both... 😎
Thank Matt - extremely useful as I face an upcoming spring project to gut my upstairs guest room, which I know is out of level by a certain degree with respect to the floor joists. Your method of shim creation I find interesting for 2 reasons: 1) It will save on wood as my initial technique I had thought about was to "sister" joists into the existing joists and of course ensure the newly-sistered joists are level. Your shims will produce the same result, however, save on wood by eliminating the use of additional joists. As well, I am not yet sure what I will run into by way of existing mechanical systems that may be installed between joists. I know there is no plumbing since this is a room without any bathroom or wet zones. 2) The shims you illustrated end up being capable to extend, really, to any desired length. Therefore the most important feature to your method is the tricky little (but important) maneuver of flipping over the first-6-foot-length shim's thick end and butting it up against the next stock, to become the starting thickness for the next 6-foot-run …..ingenious! Elegant solution and again greatly enjoy your channel!!
The main variable this won't address directly is if your joist are out of level AND sagged. I'm sure you know that but fixing the sagging part makes it more difficult. Thanks for commenting... one of these days I'm going to dig into all the router lift info you sent... I promise! Best, Matt
Thanks for making videos with substance! You do a great job making these videos. High production value. Don't ever feel self conscious about editing, you are a perfectionist in all things. ☺️
Thanks for your vote of confidence here Dean... much appreciated, especially in light of less gracious and understanding comment by the ungrateful. Best, Matt
Yeah, kept wondering for ages how you make stuff like this and came to the conclusion It was impossible without hi tech workshop machinery. Well, like many other things it turns out it is very easy. Because it always is easy if you know exactly how to do it. Great tip! Much appreciated!
Subbed several months ago....clicked the bell as well. Watched every second and loved every minute. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I truly appreciate the explanation and demonstration of the minute details such as the cut should be on the long side of the blade. I'll be implementing your instruction on my bathroom remodel...what a legacy!!! Thank you!
Thanks, T! If all the uploads on your channel are from the remodeling project you mention then you've undertaken quite an extensive project! If stuff you learn at Next Level Carpentry helps you in that effort then my purpose in building the channel is fulfilled. It's viewers like you who want/need to know how to actually DO things (rather than just watching someone else do things) who are my target audience. Stay tuned for more and all the best for 2018.. Matt
Great vid mate , this is instructional gold ! These are the tips that if you have enough time on your hands you could eventually figure out for yourself, maybe ? So thank you for sharing your knowledge like this . If you pursue perfection in your vids the way you do with carpentry you have no worries, I do however think that a lot of people who watch these vids care more about content than production .We never stop learning , I’ve been in the game over 30 years and I’m picking up some decent , real world tips off this channel. Thanks for your time and effort Matt . 👍
I hope you know how much I appreciate your comment Marc! It's rewarding to know that with 30+ years 'in the game' you're still interested in picking up new 'real world tips' and take the time to let me know you've found some here. You're most welcome for the 'time and effort'... viewers like you make this all possible and I really appreciate it! Sounds like we share a desire to 'pursue perfection' in our trade. You're right in that I try to apply that same pursuit to video production but I'll admit it's been a much more daunting challenge 😲 Carpentry came quite naturally but this video/technology stuff can be a real bugger! Not sure if you've seen the 'Super Sawhorse' video or not yet but it's the one I'm most proud of.... it should be considering the 6-month time span it took to 'build' that video... but it's now the high-water mark I'm working to maintain.... sorry, rambling here... thanks for being the kind of person who spreads encouragement and appreciation! Look forward to any other comments you care to make here.... Best, Matt
Matt, thanks for the videos. They intrigue me, this one included. Even if I were to never use any of your tips, the thought process you take to get from start to finish resonates with the engineer in me. Oh, and I likely will be using your tips some day some way. Regards.
You're welcome Tim and thanks for your comment comments like yours help me to bettervunderstand and tune in to the next level carpentry audience. In time that will help me produce videos that meet the needs and desires of viewers so I appreciate the feedback. An aside: When I finished high school but I could not fathom going to school for engineering or anything else really and I just jumped into carpentry trade. Over the years I've had the pleasure and good fortune of meeting and working with a number of very smart yet practical and down-to-earth engineers and from them I have come to really appreciate their depth of knowledge and Broad understanding of the way things work, especially as they apply to the construction trades. All this is to acknowledge your mention of the engineer in you and let you know that those who devote their lives to the heavy lifting of engineering deserve a great deal of credit and respect. Best, Matt
James, thanks for commenting... truth be told I started out building one long video to combine all 3 'continuation' segments but that kind of blew up on me. That set me back a good week but in the end it worked out better to make 3 separate segments... and I'm glad you were able to find the pieces. I really do find these tools and methods invaluable for everyday remodeling projects I do for clients... Best, Matt
You're welcome.. and thank YOU Cliff! If I were a country songwriter I'd do an edit of an old favorite ... Oh Lord, it's NOT hard to be humble, when I'm imperfect in ev-er-y way... 😲😏😁😎 Best, Matt
Hi Matt, watching the clip at the end of this video made me realise you're not superhuman after all :-) The quality of the explanations you give of what you do, and how you do it, are simply the best I've seen on RU-vid. Are you considering Patreon or some such option? I for one would be happy to support your channel. ATB and HNY from me Jim Sear UK
Hi Jim, HYK2U2!! Not superhuman by a long stretch... but wanted to assure friends and viewers that I actually don't suffer from a nervous tick :-) I'm strongly considering Patreon and intend to check into it. NLC desperately needs a new channel trailer video and I suspect that the trailer and Patreon projects will dovetail. Your encouraging words are the support I value most although a monetary boost is pretty motivational too. I don't think it applies to UK viewers but any purchases made through links at the Next Level Carpentry Influencer's page at Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/nextlevelcarpentry are the same cost to buyers but pay a modest 'advertising fee' to me. I like the win-win nature of that arrangement best because I'm a reluctant but appreciative fundraiser :-) Viewers already put up with the monetizing ads I place on videos which, to date, provide just enough of a trickle of income to keep me in the game.Bottom line: the fact that support for my efforts comes to mind for you speaks volumes to me about your character and makes me glad to know you. Sincerely,Matt
Thanks raider6511... I sure make plenty of mistakes to watch, that's for sure... and you're not even seeing all the ones I DO edit out :-) Thanks for 'watching a lot now'! Best, Matt
@@NextLevelCarpentry Just wanted to add a +1 for leaving the occasional "embarrassing" mistake in; always strikes me as more impactful than just warning people to make sure they account for something. I believe we generally have a bias towards thinking "Yeah sure of course I'll have to watch out for that absolutely" and then promptly forgetting all about it until we (hopefully) realise our mistake 😅
@@wrongtown I've always figure if you're not making mistakes you're not trying hard enough, right? Thanks for the +1... I appreciate a Mulligan once in awhile for the inevitable boo-boo! Best, Matt
