6 Answers to Frequent Comments... #1- The screws I'm using in this video are #9 x 3” PowerPro interior screws. #2-I'm using screws for framing interior partitions. I am not advocating the use of screws for structural framing. Nails have more shear strength, and I used nails when framing this house addition. This video is about nothing more than a simple how-to technique for easily and accurately toenailing studs. #3-As mentioned early in this video, this same technique works for toenailing with nails. #4- The interior walls in this video can not be nailed together on the deck, then tipped up into position against a drywalled ceiling and still fit tightly. Thus, they are being built in place. #5-Yes, screws are more expensive than nails. No doubt about it. #6-Yes, screws are more time consuming to use than a nail gun, and professional framers do not use screws. But professional remodelers (which was my profession for nearly 25 years) do use them. They are a satisfying and valid option for framing walls in place. Thanks for watching this video. 👍❤

Legend has it that he is still building this wall

As soon as he freehanded that 1-1/4" line perfectly, I knew I could trust this man with my life.

I framed houses more than forty years ago and we just jammed our boot against the base of the stud and drove the nails in from the other side. Very natural and very fast. No way they would let us take the time to be so accurate in those days. I would devise a quick-release clamp to go on the plate if I were using screws today but my construction days are long over. Nice video, you explained and illustrated well. I enjoyed it.

Good tip. You can also lay a 2x4 cut 14 1/2" against your previous stud so that it is 16'' on centre and repeat the process using no screws over and over. Or whatever your desired spacing happens to be. Just make sure you write on it so you don't grab the wrong piece of 2x4 lol.

I am a homeowner with a day job who does not do anything construction related for a living. That being said I am working on framing out my basement and Bought this kzfaq.infoUgkxHQsUrwNr5GQrnx9V4xDdUr56qxwuiBHt gun. I have done a few walls already, have probably shot a couple hundred nails through this thing and have yet to have a misfire. It works awesome, good depth on every nail if you have your compressor set right. My literal only complaint is that it is a bit heavy and my arm can get a little tired especially whrn I am nailing at odd angles. That being said I am super happy with it and would buy it again. Hoping the old girl allows me to get my whole basement finished out!

I think tips like this are for guys like me who enjoy learning and trying different projects. Now I know I can tackle a small framing job with the tools I own. Thank you

I discovered this very technique on my own (out of necessity) but more recently after reading old carpentry books I discovered that you can do the same thing with a flat head nail - just lie 2 flat head nails with the head on the line (tips away from the new stud) and give each a tap with the hammer so the head penetrates the timber - then you can push the new stud up against the nail heads and toe nail from the other side. It's easy to lift the nails out with you fingers. Works with nailer or hammer.

that inch and a quarter free hand was super!

This is perfect! I’m new to DIY and just have a very small area to frame out. This has made me much less anxious about the toenail process. And I already have all the tools and screws I need.

I hammered the like button like he said, but now i need a new tablet...

Awesome video for DIY enthusiasts who don't understand best practices. Thanks for this!

Instead of screwing 2 screws to hold the studs in place before putting toe screws in, I pre cut a 14 1/2” and a 13 3/4” 2x4 block and use them as reusable spacers. The first space I use 13 3/4” then the rest 14 1/2” block. I put the block in place put the stud against it, toe screw, remove then place in on the other side and repeat. I feel it’s faster this way and I don’t need to level all my studs just the first one.

Learning to be a carpenter, I was informed that proficiency in toenailing would be mine after driving 10,000 nails. I’m pretty good at it now.

Thanks a lot Herrick. This helped me a ton. I never comment on a video but i am genuinely thankful for this tutorial. Thanks a lot again

Thank you for sharing this. I'm terrible with nails, so this was a perfect demonstration 🙏💫

sweet video, learning to build with wood and making my first piece of furniture right now and this was super helpful

I recently retired from doing this work my entire working life. I love watching you knowledgeable and competent carpenters and wood workers. One view and I subscribed.

Great tip! I never would have thought about doing that. Thank you for the education.

Nicely done. I did learn some stuff here. The pre-drill has always been my favorite technique, as an amateur.

I got down on myself yesterday because I was doing it all wrong so I'm glad I found your video. Im new to DIY so thank you

I'm learning DIY and found this really useful, Thanks👍

Thank you, very informative. I have to add a few studs in a shower area and this will let me get them squared up nicely. Good video, showing all the important steps. I also can't help but wonder why "professional framers" are watching your video and then commenting negatively? It seems to be geared for lowly DIY'ers like me. Well done.

Great tips - you are fabulous! Thank you for sharing!

Thank you for this! Very useful!

Thanks for the tips. Brilliant

Excellent video... Thanks!

Excellent beginner technique.

Wow! Great advice. Much appreciated!

EXCELLENT!!! Great tip!!

Thank you because I was struggling with trying to do a toe nail on the stud.

Thank you! 👍

I just shoot the studs in place using a battery operated trim gun, Then follow up with the screws, it is so much faster! You should predrill with a countersink bit, it's the taper in the head of the screw that splits the wood!

Thank you for the “tip”very helpful .

Framing a house with screws will fail inspection as far as I know. Check your local building code. I suspect it has do with expansion, settling as well seasonal environmental factors. Screws brake were as nails twist and bend. If you've ever dismantled a wooden structure fastened with screws you will find a high percentage of them to be broken, were as broken nails are rarely encountered.

Insightful and well presented. Thanks!

Very helpful, thank you!

Thanks for the tips!

Oh wow, this is such a great video and great trick that I've just learned. Thank you very much!

Great tips. This will help me when I build some internal walls in my garage. Thanks.

This is golden. Thank you.

I like the way you sped up the second demonstration 😉

Awesome 👍! I love it. Thank you!

Wow I like your tricks. I used those 2-1/2 composite deck screws I had leftover to build an interior non-bearing wall. This was my first time using screws. Boy it was very strong passed inspection.

You gained a new subscriber today, I have become a DIY enthusiast and this video helped a great amount. Thank you!

That's very useful, thanks

Thanks for the tips! Very useful when doing this kind of work over ones head! I always appreciate simple tips that work!

This helped me so much, thank you 🙏

We used to use hammers and nails. Simply position the stud, back it with your left foot so it can't move and drive in the nails.

Excellent educational video. Thank you..

Thank you!!

Thank you so very much for your valuable information! I am going to be framing in a chicken run with 2x4s this was so helpful! I was wondering how I was going to effectively attach my 2x4s using the toe mail method!

Thanx for sharing!👍🏻

excelent professional JOB!

Thank you for your time Very good idea

Great tips. Being not a carpenter this was great

Best ever. Thx from Sweden

Thank you very much for your info I really appreciate that much You have no idea how many two by fours they’re open on me and I learn a lot just by watching your video thank you very much and God bless you

Great presentation-keep ‘‘em coming

I just happen to be about to start building a stud wall, in 20 minutes time when I finish this coffee in fact. You have just made my life easier. Thank you!

I admire the guy’s courage to post it. Idiots on here that think you would ever use this method in every application show the extent of their abilities. I’ve used this method a handful of times on remodel projects when the stud length varies drastically and you have to install your bottom and top plates first and then literally measure each individual stud to frame out your wall….also very handy if you’re building a pony wall in place and are dealing with short studs that don’t “wedge” in place on the top plate. It’s a simple concept that seems to have really stumped a lot of these KZfaq “experts”. Haha.

Want to use screws for framing? Make sure your local code allows them and you must use SDWS rated screws. Woods structures, though, are inherently flexible through temperature and humidity extremes, wind loads, ground shaking etc. Using a stiff brittle fastener like a screw works against woods natural flexibility. You’re asking for trouble years down the road when it will be impossible to fix because it is covered up. Nails are proven in all these conditions.

When I do it, it’s like calculating the angle of entry for space x. This guy makes it look easy.

For stretching a stud, i use layers of boxboard (cereal box). Won't compress like cardboard

Thank you!

Awesome video. Wondered about utilizing screws for toe screwing fo years. Now will be utilizing the info in my DIY projects not for stud work, but repairing my green house. Kudos for vid. New subscriber because of this vid. Looking forward to ur next one.

Glad I finally figured out the secrets of wood stretching!

Thats pretty cool thanks man

Thank you for this.

Thanks for the tip.

Brilliant thanks

Thank you

Building a floating bench in my mud room this really helped me with the supports

Well sir I enjoy your precise placement and don't fault you for it. As a carpenter for close to 50years I've come to see great benefits of screwing my studs in remodeling. Anytime a customer makes a change it's easier to make happen. Although I don't get quite a precise as you in screw placement. I find that I can make minor adjustments to the line by over tighten or backing off slightly. Your clearly a good carpenter!

Thank you my honest good teacher

Excellent! Happy to subscribe.

Much thanks.

That’s how I’ve always toenail my screws too .

Wow right off the bat I’ll be trying this to see how accurate it is. No rough framing around here

Thanks a million.

Brilliant, thanks

Thank you, I had a hard time for long time 👍😊

Great thanks 👍🙏

Thank you 🙏

Great video. Great tip for toe nailing. Makes to much sense, solves the problem of the stud shifting over a little. As far as nails go, I do not remember the last one I drove in with a hammer.

I like the Milwaukee bits with the DeWalt driver... lol :)

Thank you.

Built a solid base for my chicken coop! 🦾 thanks for the advice!

Excellent

Wife buys a lot of nuts & grated cheeses in plastic containers at big box stores. I use them to put different size screws in, label size on it. Grab the size you need & head to job sight. I buy screws from stores selling them in bulk to cut cost & never over-buy the expensive ones already boxed up.

I cut the board three times and it's still too short.

Recently was building 2x4 construction shelves in my basement, i was using a small brad air nailer to attach my boards so i could check for level and tap them to bend the brads to make small adjustments. worked pretty good!

Great video and information

You are awesome 👏

Outstanding

EXCELLENT

Love the video! What type size screws are those

wonderful

This guy is a genius

Nice video Mr Kimball