Legacy of a Carpenter: Mila Haun ECP 38 

That’s my grandmother and my mom! Thanks for having them on your show, my grandparents are and were terrific people who have taught me so much. I remember when he was in his 70s-he asked if I wanted to go on a run, and even as a teenager I underestimated him and he left me in the dust haha. As a child a fun thing for us to do was just hitting nails into scrap wood and trying to drive them in as good as him. Thanks for asking such great questions and having a really respectful and genuine conversation, my grandpa would have surely liked this :)

"A bit of an icon" talk about an understatement. Thank you for the interesting program, & such a considerate interview!

I was a recipient of Larry’s wisdom and grace. He was an amazing human being - generous and genuine. He was my husband’s step dad (my husband was Nanay Mila’s eldest son) but he was like a real father to Dario. Upto this day, I have kept the Dragon book he gave me. I mentioned it to him only once but he never forgot. We all miss him. Thank you for this feature on Larry Mr. Nate.

I’m sure a lot of us (tradesmen) sometimes wonder what it would be like to be rich, famous, celebrated, ect. But I think a lot of tradesmen at some point in their career meet an older tradesmen who provides for his family, will give you the shirt off their back, selflessly teaches you all their tips and tricks, isn’t concerned about wealth or fame but just simply getting the task at hand done and simply being a good person. And through their actions and attitude it readjusts our headspace and helps us realize the person we aspire to be. I think Larry Haun embodied this tradesmen perfectly.

Thanks so much, Nate. I am so grateful to have been a part of Larry's life, not just as the director and editor of his framing videos but as his friend. I remember driving up to his house in Coos Bay and he was waiting in the middle of the street to welcome us with a broad smile on his face and his long arms stretched wide.

It's a breath of fresh air to watch real people talk about real life. Thanks Nate for putting the interview together.

If podcasts were a nail, you set this one in one lick!

It would be great for Joe Haun to share some time and talk about his life and fill in any gaps. If possible. I am a carpenter of 15 years so farand see myself doing this until my body gives up, when I know I have a tough day ahead I watch a few minutes of his videos before I get out of my van and it gets my mind in order. Kind of like a strong coffee, works a treat. Many thanks EC all the way from England!

Legendary! I lived in Coos Bay from 2006-2010. I worked a few times with the local habitat crews. One day we were sheathing a roof and up walks Larry with his suspenders and bandana. It was great to working next to him for a short time. Most of the people working there had no idea who he was, I recognized him right away. I will never forget it.

I like how she never once talks about him in the past tense, only present as if he's still there.

Great interview, Nate. You allowed them to be themselves and didn’t try to control the flow.

This is national treasure, a Man who loved life and enjoyed what he did in life 👷🔨🪚📐📝

It's good to see Nate step up so far as an interviewer & the family of such a national treasure .

Is there any chance that you could meet with Joe Haun?

Hello Sarita, Mila, Julia, and Joe, big hug. I worked with Larry from 1973 to 1976 and helped him on some volunteer work after I had left the crew. I had been telling my crew on Long Island in the 80s about the time we framed a 32 unit apartment building in 4 days and was happily surprised to see it mentioned in his introduction. I had the pleasure of spending 8 hours a day with both Larry and Joe for all this time and even some time outside work. There was a special positive spirit working with Larry and Joe. More than learning a lot, I learned a speed and efficiency that I carry with me today. One of the most amazing moments was when we were framing a 4 story apartment building in Hollywood. Larry drove the Champ forklift on the job and placed the lumber in place before the work. While placing the wood on the roof, 5th floor, he would climb the forklift like a monkey, place the dunnage, climb back down, and then lower the forks. He was about 47 at the time and it was as unbelievable to watch as it must sound. Larry was brilliant and educated, his conviction to social justice played a role in so many things that he did outside of work. He was teaching the apprenticeship program at the time in the San Fernando Valley. It's interesting that you talked about music with Mila. I reconnected with Larry some years before he left us, knew what music he liked, and made a 90 minutes cassette of various artists which I sent to him and he thanked me. One of the songs I included was the Carter Family's, "Will the Circle be Unbroken". It was more than special. Love to all..

I was told by teachers "if you don't get better with your grades, you will end up in construction." We are looked at as "losers", but no field skill is ever taught in a college construction management degree program. The mentors we have out here I put on the level of any other type of work. Blah, Blah, I came into Larry's vhs around 1993. It was like a universe was opened. Then I had a real mentor, Paul. And now, i'm the old man, passing down everything that made me successful, at the same price. FREE! Then days, weeks later, you see that young man applying a skill you showed him, and to watch him walk around the job site with more confidence is liberating. God bless my boys in the field, you can drink from my canteen any day.

Huge respect to Larry a Great carpenter I ever seen

That is so cool that Larry would teach day laborers, and give them tools.

Thanks to Mrs. Haun for being so gracious and sharing the beautiful life of Larry Haun!!! Thanks to the daughter also, I totally enjoyed and appreciate this interview!!! Thanks Nate!

Larry broke the mold , without a doubt

Larry was a member of local 409 in Los Angeles and was an apprenticeship instructor for the Carpenters Union in Whittier California. He worked on several videos for training carpenters mainly in residential carpentry. The series was called “The Learning House”

I've watched Larry's framing videos. I've always been impressed with how he is able to drive a nail with like one smack of the hammer. The man was a surgeon with the circular saw. And watching him walk around on top of framing as if it was nothing, that kind of balance is something I'm STILL working on. The man was a legend, and this interview was really enlightening.

My old neighbor in California was a retired carpenter; he was always telling me stories about working with Larry and his brothers. This was in the late 90s long before I’ve ever heard of Larry Haun so when I saw his video and heard about him here, he was exactly like my neighbor described.

It's so obvious how badly they miss Larry. Great interview Nate. Stu

Wow. I didn't know you guys did a podcast. I often watch Larry's framing videos and just relaxing. I love him.

Thank you for listening, Nate. Too many interviewers are interested in hearing themselves. Very respectful to the family! And for allowing the family to honor Larry through his stories.

Thanks Nate for reaching out to Larry's family, to give us this wonderful side of his personal life ,

What a tremendous way to Remember and to show Thanks to such a Fine and Honorable Man! Thank you so much to the Essential Craftsman for this podcast and a Most Sincere Thank You to the Beautiful Family of Larry Haun! -Bob...

I'm an instructor at the Apprentice Carpenters training center in the Bay Area and we use Larry's video to this day. I've been in the trades since I was 19 and I'm 61 years old now. Don't agree with some of his practices, but that's because most of my career has been in commercial building. I did pieced siding in residential for four years.

Thank you Nate for taking the time to travel and interview these lovely ladies. It was great to hear from them the things which made a great man. I love to hear stories about those who create and then share so others can improve their lives as well.

I never personally knew Larry personally but after watching any of his videos i feel like i hung out with a really good friend

Is joe still with us? boy it would be a real treat to see an interveiw of him!

Larry top 5? Not even close, he's #1 by far.

Thank you Mrs Haun for sharing your husband with the world. Him and Joe are legends in carpentry. We only wish we still had him around to teach others how to do things. You and your family are always in my prayers. 🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

Those three videos are magic in a bottle. An instructional video you want to watch over and over and again, even though they are an hour long; how often does that happen? Shout out to the video crew who, like Larry and Joe, made it so enjoyable while making it look so easy. I literally, will never look at a hammer the same way again, one lick....

Also Nate, I can really see how you're getting more comfortable and confident as you practice presenting on video like this. Really awesome to see! KEep it up you have a lot to say

What an incredible interview. Thank you Nate for stepping up and helping to extend the legacy of Larry Haun.

Countless carpenters around the nation have been truly blessed by watching Larry Haun's framing videos. Larry Haun, the legend, may you rest in peace.

Great interview Nate, so glad you thought to do this. Larry was an icon as a carpenter but so glad to see he was such a great person with a wonderful family!

It is beautiful to get a glimpse of such a warm family, thank you

There is a lesson here beyond carpentry. About living a humble, productive, remarkable life that was full of learning and teaching. Good interview.

Hands down one of the best videos you've done Nate, you did a great job with the whole interview. It was very happy and sad at the same time, very glad they shared with us.

Really great interview with two very sweet people. Larry Haun is a Humble Legend and a great human being!

We need to get an interview with Joe, I think we'll get a better prospective from Joe from growing up through actually working with him through the years, I actually believe he's just as skilled as Larry probably just self preserved or shy to some extend.

Lovely stuff. I've just purchased Larry's memoir. I can't wait to read it.

The Very Efficient Carpenter taught me more about framing than any other book.

Thanks Nate and thank you to the Haun family for sharing their life stories with us. Great interview.

Looking at Milas thumbs and hands she has had a hard working life also. Well done Nate this is one of my favourite episodes you have done.

This is so insane to hear because I live in coos bay!!!!! I live 2 blocks from Marshfield high school hahaha

I moved to Canada from Japan and started my new life and a careere as a framer with his book and videos. thank you so much for covering him

Still worth listening. Thank you Larry and family. What a gem ❤

Thank you so much, I found your channels through the "Larry Haun" videos and your productions popped up. Thank you and to your Dad Scott for sharing and Larry for making the effort to produce the videos. Thank you Mila for sharing also.

Thank you Nate for sharing this with us about the Man, the Myth, the Legend of Mr. Haun.

What an amazing, transfixing interview, Nate, Everybody has a story but Larry's was told by his family in such a respectful, loving way. Larry reminds me a bit of Cy in the variety of interests, talent at most everything, insatiable curiosity, and incredible life passion. The surprise? Running marathons, just running, period. Interesting. Thank you for reminding me there are real heroes all around, here and now.

Wow! I’m already got impressed with Larry but listening more about how he was in life definitely he was one of those person that are set apart from other. He was a terrific person. I wish I could have known him. My respect for him.

I know this is an older video, but I just found it and watched it. I'm not even a carpenter, just a home owner who loves to do his own work around the house and I have watched Larry's videos for years, MANY times. I have always wanted to see what that house looked like when it was finished. That was always the worst part of those videos is I never got to see the finished product. I would love to see photos or anything of the way that house looked when he finished it or how it looks now.

I haven't even started watching this yet, but what nice tribute to Larry. When I first started building, I tried to learn as much from Larry's articles, videos, and books that I could. Now that I write about home improvement and construction for a living, his work means even more. Great stuff, guys!

Wow this is incredible to see how this man affected so many people in such a positive way that is a life well lived have enjoyed his work ideas as well as Scotts for a long time this was good

what a great interview. I knew I was listening to something special when I forgot that this is a carpenter podcast/ channel. Larry Hahn was a great carpenter but an even better person. I strive to be like this for my family.

Hi Nate: Watched this yesterday(?) now commenting. I think I recall Scott saying something during the Mesa project about struggling to get you in front of the camera. If that was the past then you have honed your skills to the present as exemplified by your videography and your EC2 repartee. And finally, your Mila Haun interview is a 'Home-Run'. Cheers, Mark Tucson

Thank you for this intermit look into the personal side of the great Larry Haun. He really was a special and kind person besides being a super master tradesman!

We love Larry Haun at the Pleasanton training center in California.

Larry and his 2 brothers framed a house a day in the 50's...the whole thing, before nail guns, prefabbed trusses, ect...very impressive

Thank you for celebrating a wonderful carpenter, builder and educator

He had everybody united... all he needed was a skilsaw running. 👌🏻😂😂😂 oh I laughed so hard at that Nate, I'll tell ya what

So sorry for you and your wife's loss. I've been there and it's not easy. The interview is a part of history. Thanks for it!

Larry always seemed so upbeat and positive in his videos, after watching this interview I can tell that some of that positivity came from having such a wonderful family.

Nate, you hit it out of the park with this one! Great job!

Great job Nate. So many of us feel like we know Larry from his books and videos. This just filled in more of the pieces and helped us to know more about the icon we love to watch and learn from. Well done.

Nate, Tremendous Job with the interview! Your questions and then allowing them to go with the story flow was great. I now have a new Hero Larry Haun! Great Job!

You guys have done an excellent thing for the community. Thank you. Brilliant interview. I would have given my left hand to be there.

I ABSOLUTELY loved listening to this!! I've watched Larry's videos multiple times. I find his techniques very interesting and his way of teaching keeps my attention locked in. This was an absolute honor to watch this interview!!!! Thank you very, very much for bringing this video to us!

Nate, one of your best interviews. Thank you so very much for sharing the story of Larry Haun and his family.

Absolutely fantastic. Thank you.

Great interview, this is how an interview should go food job nate

Wow, such an amazing insight into the life of what we know as an amazing carpenter, but from this we can see he was so much more!!

Can't wait to watch this one!

Amazing insight into a legendary man

👍👍👍👍wonderful life! Thank you for sharing

Great interview. And what a great man he was. Very nice family.

I did little research about polish part of the Larry Haun's history. He mentions that the part of reason to go to Poland was to share his knowledge about American technology developed to quickly and efficiency build houses and to pay his debt and thanks for his wonderful, Polish origin grandmother Zofia Szawicka ( Sophia Szawica ) that lived in Nebraska for 99years (17 Sep 1859 Tarnów, Poland - 7 Jan 1959 Columbus, Platte, Nebraska, United States of America ). I only wonder if this cold farmhouse without central heating was her home. I could not find any info about his visit in Poland or the house he built there , at last not in google, it requires deeper research. About book, indeed it was published in Polish in 1995 and later second edition in 2001 by American Polish Building Institute (APIB Gdańsk). Despite the fact that Haun's popularity there is nowhere even close to this in US, barely anybody ever heard about him, his book reaches up to $45 on Craigslist and very rarely pop up due to low amount of them being printed back in the time.

Thank you so much for this and the respect you showed to the family and his memory. It had been my dream since reading Mr. Hauns earliest Fine Homebuilding articles (back when they were black and white) to meet him. I feel like you let me a little.

What a brilliant interview, Larry was a legend of carpentry what he didn’t know wasn’t worth knowing.

Tuba 4 tuba 6 thats the code!

That was a wonderful interview Nate. So respectfully done. I stopped everything when I saw this come up and had to watch.

Wonderful interview. Full of life insights and instruction. It's almost as if you were interviewing the man himself. GREAT JOB!!

What an awesome podcast. I have been framing the flooring for an old house the past month helping my dad and I think of Larry as I'm working to remind myself not to labour over silly things and get the job done with simple tricks and to be purposeful about a job. Wonderful man and a lovely tribute to have his family on to get their perspective.

Thanks for doing this interview. I learned a lot and had no idea about his back story. He was a well rounded individual.

Thank you to all for this video.

Beautiful interview Nate

Great interview, and great stories. I had to laugh during the memorial conversion: "just needed someone there with a skill saw" XD

What a great interview. Nice job! Appreciated you letting them and Larry be the story encouraged along nicely by your prepared questions!

Excellent interview Nate. I can hardly wait to read the book. Jim

Awesome interview: love your ability to listen, intelligence, humility, kindness and respect. You are really developing your own craft. Thank god you didn't become a book keeper.

Getting a tool from Larry would be like getting a piece of the holy grail.

Keep up the good work!

Here's you a gardening tip, get a 1/2 inch piece of PVC around waist high and drop your corn down it when planting, saves your back trust me 😂. I'd put the corn in a pouch on my belt and drop em down the pipe.

Thank you for introducing me to a great person, keep up the good work.

Very cool thank you so much for this

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