Using String Like A Pro

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This is must know information if you ever use string on a job site!
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@msummers118 5 жыл бұрын

Aside from your exceptional knowledge, I am equally impressed with your vocabulary and ability to teach.

@ohiomushroomdiscovery 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@abenzuoo 5 жыл бұрын

Yea he good

@Jesse__H 5 жыл бұрын

Plenty of good construction workers, masons, and contractors out there. But one who is as eloquent and well-spoken as EC is a rare and special thing indeed 😊

@Arishava 5 жыл бұрын

@@abenzuoo he much good

@bigperm5027 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Mark, I just wish there were more of his type in construction.

@gregstuver1242 7 ай бұрын

This isn't as much a "KZfaq " video as it is a Masterclass. The ability to share the nuance in a trade is priceless. Thank you

@juanpereyra9743 3 жыл бұрын

I’d give my 110% everyday on the job site if he was my boss. I have so much appreciating for this video. Very articulate and a good teacher.

@paintingandlife4288 2 жыл бұрын

I’d say strive to be this guy and have guy give u 110% 😎👍

@kgvirre 2 жыл бұрын

You will never get a boss like him if you don’t give 110% ;)

@barrytoddwilkerson7282 2 жыл бұрын

@@kgvirre AMEN!! Hard work ALWAYS pays off!! Giving 110% at ALL TIMES says EVERYTHING I need to know about a person!

@nickhussle5208 2 жыл бұрын

60 secs. Into the video i told myself I could work next to this guy everyday. Great teacher

@carson911 2 жыл бұрын

Great teacher because he’s a master

@jwa2160 3 жыл бұрын

As an Australian Carpenter and Construction teacher of nearly 20 years- your explanations and literacy in our area is second to none. Thank you

@mattheweagle223 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on surpassing the disability

@MrCthieke Жыл бұрын

I would argue second to 1. The original carpenter.

@TroIIingThemSoftly 9 ай бұрын

@@MrCthieke There were lots of carpenters before jesus. Also, pretty sure there are no verses about string lines.

@ebk304 6 ай бұрын

100% agree man

@jerbear7952 Ай бұрын

@@MrCthieke he didn't invent carpentry. He also had an awful lot of free time. No skilled carpenter I know has enough free time to start a cult. Mostly just hung out with his fishing buddies. I don't blame him though. His step dad was quite old to train him and his mom was too busy "spending time with god". No wonder it took him until 33 to finally become a life coach.

@gretchman 3 жыл бұрын

I strung up a line level around my yard figuring out the grade and my wife asked how I knew what I was doing. To paraphrase an old quote... I don't remember the youtube videos I've watched any more than the meals I've eaten, and yet, they have made me. I cannot begin to detail all the incredibly useful information that I've absorbed from your channel, and even less begin to describe how thankful I am for it. So... thank you.

@christislord6136 2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. KZfaq really is a goldmine!

@tcardinal95 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I love that quote! It is so applicable to my life!!

@bigsweaty8088 5 жыл бұрын

You're like the father a lot of us never had. That statement may possibly perfectly surmise how youve made a living and, in turn, made these videos. Thank you.

@markcroft3619 5 жыл бұрын

well said

@AntonioClaudioMichael 5 жыл бұрын

Very well said

@bigperm5027 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely...These are things men should teach their sons. I think is safe to say most of us never had this in our lives, dad was too busy beating our ass instead.

@nbco55 5 жыл бұрын

@@bigperm5027 I'm trying with my 12yr old boy, getting him interested in work is difficult at best...😊

@garybower1824 5 жыл бұрын

I've been trying to get my 19 yo son interested like my dad did to me. Dad had a lot more luck.

@tntshuffle-9799 Жыл бұрын

Had I met this man when I was younger, I would have followed him through life. His way of teaching seems compassionate, sincere and very professional. Here I am, trying to learn what I can in my later years for a backyard project I am preparing for and I stumbled upon this video. I hear and see the love of God in this individual. Thank you sir for sharing this knowledge! God Bless!

@brianwarren2042 3 жыл бұрын

Why haven't you done voice work? You could easily narrate a Stephen King novel.

@spiesbd 5 жыл бұрын

I just watched 18 minutes about string and loved every minute of it. Not sure my wife would understand.

@bigshantolifting 5 жыл бұрын

beats the makeup tutorials they watch LOL

@TheMetalDouche 5 жыл бұрын

GO HAWKS!

@badlandskid 5 жыл бұрын

Most likely she is familiar with string.

@Cadwaladr 5 жыл бұрын

Have you ever read Moby-Dick? There's a whole chapter about rope that was pretty good.

@mikes1345 5 жыл бұрын

Trying to a wife to understand us is like us trying to understand them. My wife saw my grandson and i sitting and watching a beehive we had just worked and thinks he is becoming a goofy as me. She would never understand what this craftsman is passing on with string not used for decoration.

@davidnguyen8010 4 жыл бұрын

Content timeline Overhand knot 1:35 Larks head knot 2:00 Critical dimension 3:30 Nail tip 5:45 Engineer Knot 6:50 (5 twist) Binder Knot 9:25 Knot tightness 12:45 Cutting string 13:30 Water Knot 14:00 (joining two string) Measuring distance 15:50 Storage of string 16:00

@jonrham75 3 жыл бұрын

People like you that take the time to post stuff like this to help the rest of us is what makes these platforms work...thanks!

@garrygiordano4059 Жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorite vids on string theory.

@TripReviews 3 жыл бұрын

My father was in the Canadian army engineers world war 2, he built bailey bridges on the front line I think mainly through Holland. Later he built house foundations, later blocks and then was a structural iron worker for his remaining years. Your tricks of the trade remind me of him. He was an encyclopedia of tricks and tips. I only wish I knew 10% of what he held in his mind. I think he had every knot memorized and for him it was like you, zip zap done! What!? How’d you do that?! Thank you for your assistance with string lines, it comes natural to you like it did for him. Cheers🍻🇨🇦🥂🇺🇸👍

@EmbraceMaking 3 жыл бұрын

3am and I'm watching a video about strings and knots. Making sure I learn something new every day.

@josephauld6565 3 жыл бұрын

Lol ..me too

@infeltk 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, me too. Now is Sunday 03:53 AM. Next dozen hours will be difficult.

@JustinWayneDawg 3 жыл бұрын

But will you retain it while staring at a screen when you should be asleep?

@shannonelam6766 3 жыл бұрын

A day without learning SOMETHING new or being reminded of something long forgotten is a partially wasted day!

@gellotion 3 жыл бұрын

@@JustinWayneDawg if you do what he said and go practice, sure. If you don't it probably doesn't matter what time you watch the video. It's about doing, not just watching.

@radiodust 3 жыл бұрын

"How do you beat that?" the builder's equivalent to Bob Ross' "Happy little clouds". Wish my dad was this calm showing me to build / fix stuff when I was a kid. What a teacher, this guy is.

@kirilllebedev706 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder when the last time was when someone called Scott "Buddy" I cannot imagine addressing this man any other way but "Sir"

@xxxxxx-ef7ni 2 жыл бұрын

Он реально на учителя похож

@STV-H4H 10 ай бұрын

I thought his name was ‘Senior Craftsman’ or Sir C. Not unlike the term for witch when used as holder of knowledge of the ages. Circes was a goddess, but I can’t think or find a name that would fit a man, particularly since I’m just working off of the ‘Sir’ mention.

@TheRealDrJSquared 9 ай бұрын

I learned from Mr Simmons, my BS leader a long time ago, the 4 qualities of knot. 1 - Easy to tie. 2 - Easy to untie. 3 - Stays tied until untied. 4 - Right knot for the purpose. He basically said all of these through his presentation.

@pureau79 4 жыл бұрын

I just cannot recall any other craftsman in my 58 years of life who speaks so clearly to my sensibilities. Thank you for all of the very practical videos that you do Sir.

@creamshop 4 жыл бұрын

You see that Grey hair, that's Experience and Knowledge, you cant buy that, look at his hands, he's not an armchair expert, he's a job site PRO ! and transfers his knowledge for free, WOW!,

@embracethesuck1041 4 жыл бұрын

You can't buy it, but you can rent it. They say the same of love.

@mattymcsplatty5440 4 жыл бұрын

not a truer word been said. i agree wow!!

@simonheaney8721 4 жыл бұрын

Inspiration to our youth the world over. Passionate , articulate . A master craftsman.

@mrmalone28 4 жыл бұрын

Just because a person has gray hair does not mean they have knowledge...stupid people get old too.

@michael95621 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if anyone else noticed that his hands are earth hardened. He cut that string in 1 second flat

@kristianryden193 2 жыл бұрын

I am a concrete laborer, and I watch lots of videos to help me learn. I wish I could be around this guy everyday. Before long, I'd be a master craftsman too!

@heathgoodhand Жыл бұрын

I have worked in the uk in construction for 35 years and found I still learned from this , thanks for taking the time regards Heath

@marvincarvin1846 5 жыл бұрын

One useful trick I learned early in my career was to place the nail on the back, vertical, side of the batter board. And then place a knife cut on the back corner edge of the batter board for the string to lay in. This way, the string is ALWAYS at the exact height (off of the front corner of the batter board). And it always at the exact position left and right because you don't have to guess which side of the nail is the correct side. Easy to make addition notches for doing offsets etc. The string will wedge itself into the notch and does not need much anchoring. Often times when we needed to put the string up and down a lot to allow access etc, I would attach a brick to one end of string that you could roll up and place near the other end for quick use. This method also makes it easy for lay out of corners on the ground etc, because you can easy move the strings around to get over the exact location. Anyways, that is how we did it in Calif in the 70's :)

@paftaf 4 жыл бұрын

Marvin Carvin Thanks. I will use your tricks.

@patrickd4699 4 жыл бұрын

When I was a pup we would use a similar technique, but it was a time when EVERYONE carried a handsaw in their truck. We would mark where the string would go and cut a saw kerf into the top edge of the batter board foe the string to lay into. Laid out many a house foundation that way.

@disillusioned070 4 жыл бұрын

We used to just take a nail, lay it sideways on the wood and give it a couple taps in order to make the groove. That way you didn't need an extra tool on you.

@mikemurray3518 4 жыл бұрын

GOOD TIPS THANK YOU MY FRIEND

@robertpertuit9530 4 жыл бұрын

Always read the comments!!

@davidjohnson4222 3 жыл бұрын

This is something a dad teaches his son/daughter. This is the good stuff!! These types of fundamental techniques is what what sets young folks up for success in life. Thank you for sharing this and thank you for your all your video teaching. I think people respond positively because it's real and your zeal and humbleness is received by the viewers.

@chidrole 3 жыл бұрын

I’m surprised a major network never picked you to have your own show! 👍🇨🇦

@gordonvino4164 3 жыл бұрын

Not woke enough.

@Browndogdiesel 3 жыл бұрын

Why? KZfaq is a much better platform. No agenda, no overbearing safety garbage. Just a true craftsman sharing his skills with the world

@Pj-wl7lc 9 ай бұрын

Dear EC, Im 38 and I just started a construction course at my local community college. My family and I have been watching your show for a couple years now. anyway, The second trip to the job site we practiced laying out lines and I used alot of the information on this video to tie lines. Awesome video. I will continue to review the videos you posted. Thanks for the great content!!!

@Leroid_Footlong 5 жыл бұрын

I become a legend yesterday at work when I cut a 4 inch PVC pipe with a string line

@yannkitson116 5 жыл бұрын

We've even heard about you down here in Turkey... News travel fast!

@localcrew 5 жыл бұрын

T-ROY BOI I want to party with you.

@preago 5 жыл бұрын

There's a tool for every job. The tool for every job is...string line.

@John-lk5su 4 жыл бұрын

Ive already begun shooting the movie. Chris hemsworth is playing you

@matthewwillson6515 4 жыл бұрын

Who is playing the PVC pipe

@Bushradical 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see some string work. I'm a 25 year concrete guy. I appreciate the subject mater.

@miguelruiz4613 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of string do you use I personally use fishing line since it's harder for it to snap

@Bushradical 3 жыл бұрын

@@miguelruiz4613 I just use standard mason line from the hardware store. I like pink or green for visibility. I generally have a couple rolls for lining forms and running grids for grade work......I also keep a "dirty " roll of line around for snapping straight lines in wet concrete ...especially for putting verts in footings.

@ziggiesaquaticexotics8270 3 жыл бұрын

@@Bushradical this lol

@joenarciso916 3 жыл бұрын

I did get some good

@crazyhandshands9028 3 жыл бұрын

@@miguelruiz4613 the problem with fishing line if you were too trip k you can blow out your knee very easy..

@joeldelacruz6134 22 күн бұрын

Got my answer in the first 2 minutes. Stayed for the remaining 16 mintues without even realizing 😅 Truly appreciate the time taken in instruction and demonstration. Great video

@randyneilson7465 Жыл бұрын

I'm retired now, but it's so cool to be reminded of the way we used to do things. Even the simple things like using a string line. I learned by watching the old hands, which is the most important lesson of all. Thanks for everything.

@isakburak3275 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Mr. Wadsworth, my name is Isak Burak from VA. I am 16 years old and We talked on the phone this past winter. This is a great video, you seem a very calm and helpful teacher. I will use these skills and tricks in the future. Thank you for your time.

@pajeeper420 4 жыл бұрын

Wife: what are you watching? Me: a true craftsman and expert showing me how to use string Wife: ...walks away

@YourAflacGal 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahaha

@samuroma700 3 жыл бұрын

let her go, let her go

@jomendez6929 3 жыл бұрын

@@samuroma700 lol

@jomendez6929 3 жыл бұрын

string theory babe x

@GB-ue6wr 3 жыл бұрын

Women just don’t understand..this is pure gold!

@Bouldergoat 2 жыл бұрын

I remember my grandpa showing me the "binding" method when I was a kid. I didn't use it for years and then I was building a fence with a buddy and tried to pull that trick out of the bag and looked like a total fool trying to remember how to do it. My grandpa has passed since, thanks for reminding me of him and a good memory.

@EdlundInside 3 жыл бұрын

Something as simple as string, can separate you from the pack. Many of his ideas were spot on and his approaches are time tested. Great Job!

@R_B62 5 жыл бұрын

Scott, the only thing I would add is anytime a string-line is adjusted, (tightened) realize that any pencil/pen/marked lines are now changed and no longer accurate. Lots of excellent info, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@TroijanSkinhead 5 жыл бұрын

No shit

@iaaronize 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I am a laborer working on becoming a carpenter and information like this is so great for me to be able to learn on your channel. I am currently laying out grade for sidewalks for a municipality and this is stuff I will use everyday.

@lt1nut 4 жыл бұрын

@K C eF'fing (flunking, farting, phucking, fantastic, failing, funny, etc) New Guy

@chaiselabrie6965 2 жыл бұрын

I swear on anything I’ve learned almost as much on KZfaq as I have actually doing a job. I gotta thank this man for being a huge part of that

@davidbanksAu 2 жыл бұрын

Well, you have solved my problem, I initially didn't even think of using string, now I'm a knowledgeable string user. Thank You!!

@rockmoe867 5 жыл бұрын

This is probably one of the best videos I have ever seen on your channel and by no means does that imply the others are anything less then stellar. I have been struggling with string for many years and to watch you effortless use it and teach us all how to do the same is the greatest thing I could think of. Thank you for all that you do in teaching us your skills found through many years of hard work. Cheers from Canada.

@randallkellogg1235 4 жыл бұрын

I just spent 20 minutes of my life learning about string. I loved every minute of it!!!

@johnconnell3172 4 жыл бұрын

Is the binder a clove hitch

@kermitefrog64 2 жыл бұрын

What is the genius of this Master teacher of the trades is his methods of sharing basic construction techniques so that a the average person can understand and put into practice.

@knotdavewalker 14 күн бұрын

the cheapest and the most useful tool in your toolbox. It's always a pleasure to see a Master Craftsman at work

@everettbrown9235 3 жыл бұрын

I've been a carpenter for almost three decades, and have poured a lot of concrete in those years! The information you are getting to us sir, is 100% exceptional and really great information. I appreciate your time to give the information to the public. You rock brother, and just watching your video, I know you have done this s*** your entire life. Just like somebody I see in the mirror every day!

@garethgumbs 4 жыл бұрын

Simply magic. He cuts a string with his hands like its nothing.

@BradlyFackrell 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I can't tell you how many years I've spent looking like a baffoon on the string line all the while knowing that I needed to learn some knots and tricks... After 30+ years of struggling, you taught me in just a few minutes. Thanks!

@jasonpeckford95 2 жыл бұрын

This is the type of knowledge that the youth need to LISTEN to!! Without people like this, teaching their craft to the next generation so many things would be lost. Thank you for this video!

@comeonrb 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched three of your videos and I’m now questioning if I know how to use a fork and spoon correctly. Clear, concise and helpful. Thank you!

@TheFlatlander440 5 жыл бұрын

What a great vid Scott. I learned more in the last 20 mins about running and tying string than I have over the last 30+ years. I've been doing it wrong all this time. Thanks for taking the time to explain in great detail something as mundane as tying and running string lines. Cheers!

@mastercarpenterltd 4 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@Danster547 2 жыл бұрын

He’s a pro. Doesn’t matter what work you do, masonry, carpentry, just watch this video. Wow! Thank you man.

@markthomas4083 Ай бұрын

My new favorite video. I am a laborer working on a ten man concrete crew. Many struggles , string line is a critical part of my form sets. Can’t wait to practice at work in Reno tomorrow.

@frednowicki7355 5 жыл бұрын

Just a few additional points. Braided line is much better than twisted. Until you know for sure that your string line is exactly where it needs to be on batter boards,instead of using a nail,use a mason line block,allows easy,fast adjustments side so side. You can also mark positions on line with a straight pin instead of pencil. Easy to spot,leaves no mark when removed.

@Trek4Truth 4 жыл бұрын

or alligator clip

@VestigialMind 4 жыл бұрын

Now I can tell people I understand string theory and not be a liar.

@TonyScandal 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you have so little replies? Quantum Physics and Construction hasnt began an overlap... yet.

@GottaWannaDance 3 жыл бұрын

String Fact !!

@niallshannon_tattoo 3 жыл бұрын

I will never have any use for this but there’s nothing more fascinating that a man who loves his craft 🙌

@MFKR696 3 жыл бұрын

I use that friction-held "knot" you were mentioning around-about 11 minutes in every time I re-string my guitar. I had no clue it was used other things. Basically, when I'm winding, I allow the bitter-end to go underneath the taught-end for the first wrap, then flip it over top, hold it in place, and proceed with winding under a fair-deal of tension. That bottom wrap traps the string in place. It's pretty handy for keeping those pesky un-wound strings in tune, especially the G.

@OmegaGamingNetwork 4 жыл бұрын

Today I learned I've been doing string wrong for 20 years...Thank you for this. I've always used the larks head, but no one has ever mentioned the engineers or binder knots to me in 20 years. That just completely changes everything. So much more simple than what i've been doing.

@Soknik01 4 жыл бұрын

Time is the one commodity that is constantly depleting for every one of us. Your channel has given me back incalculable amounts of time that I most certainly would have lost had it not been for the wonderful things I've learned here. Sincerely, i can't thank you enough for going out of your way to make these videos. They've seriously enhanced both the quality of my work and my life as well.

@noahcarver6072 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion, this is one of the most satisfying and instructional videos. He's not kidding. Some fairly simple concepts make a world of difference. A little practice, and this makes a drastic change to my competency.

@CH-mp8eu 8 ай бұрын

Don't you mean hes knot kidding? 🤣🤣🤣😐. Seriously though. Little slow for me. Should have been called knots and strings for beginners.

@Baudesign 2 жыл бұрын

The sound of insects in the background, and birds, makes listening to your video some kind of relaxing therapy. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Scott.

@griffsrearmountturbothemod1623 5 жыл бұрын

After 30 odd years in construction never seen anyone cut string with there hands, Your a true legend. Watching and loving your channel from Tasmania

@Chuck59ish 5 жыл бұрын

I learned about string line back in 1976 when I was in the Canadian Military Engineers and we were building a non-equipment bridge on the Dempster Highway in the Yukon, 10 miles South of the Arctic Circle, we had to build the footings and abutments for the bridge, a 300-foot single span bridge over the Eagle River, the river rose 30-feet sometimes with the rains in the mountains feeding it. 32 years later, the bridge is still and they've extended the road all the way to the Arctic Ocean, just East of Alaska.

@artiet5982 5 жыл бұрын

Charles Damery well. There ya go

@travismachado4666 Жыл бұрын

Great show. I have been a union construction worker for 17 years ,no one has explained these methods so consequently. Great job. It would have been nice to have you as my frist Forman

@jamesblevins7115 2 ай бұрын

This man just filled in so many blanks in my life. Thank you for sharing the most important commodity on earth and that is knowledge and wisdom.

@badlandskid 5 жыл бұрын

A string walks into a bar and orders a beer. The bar tender asks, “are you a string?” “Yes” he replies. “Get out!” Says the bar tender. “We don’t serve strings here.” Every bar he goes to he gets the same treatment. Frustrated he twists his head into a knot and messes up his hair. He walks back into the first bar and orders a beer. The bar tender says, “aren’t you a string.” The string replies, “Nope! Frayed knot.”

@carladelagnomes 5 жыл бұрын

Groan!

@nbco55 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite dad jokes!

@TheoSmith249 4 жыл бұрын

Great timing on that joke!!

@Donnie64inPa 4 жыл бұрын

Then a Duck walks into a bar and asks "do you have any grapes?" Bartender Glares at him and says "we only serve beer,whiskey wine alcoholic beverages we got no grapes." So duck leaves. He comes in the next day and asks "do you have any grapes?" Bartender Glares at him and says "we only serve beer,whiskey wine alcoholic beverages we got no grapes, and if you come in again I'm gonna nail your web feet to the floor."So next day duck comes back in and asks" do you have any nails? " Bartender raises an eyebrow and says "no". So duck says "good, do you have any grapes?"

@joedirt1549 4 жыл бұрын

🤣😂

@user-xt1vs2oz3b 4 жыл бұрын

One thing I used to see new guys do in a pinch is use their chalk line as a string line. Don't do this for a few reasons: 1) It makes a mess 2) Chalk line is made mostly of cotton so it can absorb the chalk better. String line is made mostly of Nylon so it can be stretched much more. You will snap your chalk line if you pull it too hard.

@Jasan57 Жыл бұрын

Best of all the instructions i've seen - and the only one caring about the few simple but very essential knots you have to learn making the job so much easier and more precise.

@timfalardeau9753 5 жыл бұрын

Only you could make an almost 20 minute video about string interesting... 5/5

@austinpatrick2682 5 жыл бұрын

Seriously I didn't even realize this was a long video till I read this comment. I was thoroughly entertained.

@damian0766 4 жыл бұрын

Ay, Listen !

@kurtgeisinger8948 5 жыл бұрын

This video is a perfect analogy for the entire construction industry. It is the seemingly mundane details like the ones shown in this video that separate a good job from a great, top notch, professional job. I hope everyone can find a mentor like you to help them along their journey in the trades. Awesome stuff here, and in all your videos. Keep them coming.

@billygeary5807 9 ай бұрын

Don’t be confused by the simplicity! That is a great way to put it. I use these all the time, never knew the real names of the holds

@farrokhmabhouti9257 10 ай бұрын

I wish my lecturers in Uni were like you. This was one of the best teaching I ever seen. Thank you so much 👍

@michaelguido7505 4 жыл бұрын

I spent almost my entire day off watching all of this series and now unfortunately am I caught up and have to join the rest of the people who have to wait for every installment now. Great videos. You are awesome at what you do.

@oldskoolfunk71 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice im a carpenter also and I use the same tricks on the job. Love your old skool teachings your a top notch and very thorough carpenter, Thanks for your time and energy teaching us God Bless.

@georgeingelfinger2855 2 жыл бұрын

To can y it

@georgeingelfinger2855 2 жыл бұрын

He To

@Ranger11413 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you understand it. I guess you have to be a carpenter to follow his tips but then why would you be here in the first place ???

@TristanMundell 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ranger11413 lol what

@LittleBozo 7 ай бұрын

That was 30yrs of on the job string knowledge in 15min. Thanks so much. Building a new fence. I'll practice them all tomorrow.

@tw1st3dloko52 3 жыл бұрын

I've been working concrete for about like 5-6 years and this is, honestly, one of the best explanations of how to use a string I've ever heard. Most people are jerks about teaching in construction, but you explain it in an easy to understand manner and are just chill about it. Thank you for posting this video, you're a great teacher. I'm gonna rewatch this a few more times just to make sure I get it right. Side note: how you cut the string on the stake blew my mind!

@jerryhicks4502 10 ай бұрын

It’s a dog eat dog world in construction. Instead of teaching the young guys they want to make fun of people. It’s annoying.

@ashc5536 5 жыл бұрын

Hi from Perth Western Australia. Just want to say thanks for another awesome video. Love all your content and the way you teach is so clear and concise. Thanks Scott and Nate, Cheers, Ash

@markcroft3619 5 жыл бұрын

Same here in Manchester UK This man is the Daddie

@peterbeyer5755 5 жыл бұрын

Challenge Ur'thinking I’m from Melbourne Australia and have started to use the square drilled stakes he uses. For me they are great.

@juantransportador 5 жыл бұрын

HELLO, from chihuahua mexico, I'm going to start the construction of my cabin. This came in the right time .👍😁👍

@tinygnat 4 жыл бұрын

I read this in an Australian accent.

@robertzverina7181 4 жыл бұрын

quote of the day: "not only will that knot not work..." another great video. i watched till the bitter end... and beyond.

@matthewmax 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, for those who never had someone to teach them any of this while they were young, it's just amazing. Very touching and appreciated. Thank you.

@1nfern0MEH 2 жыл бұрын

I've used all of these tips in setting up concrete forms and deck footings, I feel blessed and grateful to have found your videos years ago, and I wish to give you my sincere gratitude. Your a Legend in my world, thank you!

@scottgould294 5 жыл бұрын

How do you calibrate your string? And where do the batteries go? Lots of roads have been built in the US using string for grade lines.

@riverrat1149 5 жыл бұрын

Strings don't lie

@thatrealba 5 жыл бұрын

The real question is... How do you tell an Imperial line from a Metric one, or even one made for Tenths?!?!?!

@scottgould294 5 жыл бұрын

@@thatrealba Hopefully it is marked on the package when you buy it! Otherwise the job will be completely off.

@thatrealba 5 жыл бұрын

@@scottgould294 Imagine if you used all three on the same job!

@Jesse__H 5 жыл бұрын

I have an old string that only measures in cubits, it's a nightmare.

@kyleamcphee 5 жыл бұрын

Quality footage. Been looking forward to a string video for a while now. Wasn’t expecting 18 minutes of solid gold. Well done EC.

@AlexTapia8616 3 жыл бұрын

I just became a carpenter last year as an apprentice during Covid and these tips are just as good if not better than school.

@polonick95 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t say how many times I’ve come back to your channel when Im doing something new at work and want to learn more

@ga5743 5 жыл бұрын

Are you even human, how did you get to be so intelligent. Thanks for the lesson, appreciate you taking time to make videos.

@essentialcraftsman 5 жыл бұрын

Ha! He grew up with zero television.. and read a bucket full of books every week! K

@nbco55 5 жыл бұрын

I might add you probably had some pretty damn good journeyman working around you that actually cared about you learning.😉...

@LDeezy662 5 жыл бұрын

I'm just here for the times you say "works great" after you finish a thought!! Absolutely love that!

@bobpietraszewski4331 2 жыл бұрын

Been in construction for over 40yrs framing roofing siding trimming and you name it on custom homes and I enjoyed every second of your video

@joki700 2 ай бұрын

Sir, I wish I found you many years ago after highschool. I would undoubtedly be motivated and focused to learn the trades.

@giuseppe_M 4 жыл бұрын

Let me start by saying thank you .earlier this year my father passed away and he was a contractor at one time and hurt his back he never was the same .not only do you physically remind me of him your mannerisms and skill also are very similar .I can't help but to think that the two of you would have been spitting images of each other had if not been for the frustrations and bitterness that a back condition/surgeries causes when a person was once mobile and limitless and all the sudden in an instant becomes restricted and limited ..I'm very glad i stumbled upon your videos .thank you for making yourself and your knowledge available .you simultaneously put a smile on my face and a tear in my eye .thank you .

@gyorgyangelkottbocz9766 4 жыл бұрын

as a practicing landscaper and stone-setter and recently graduated builder-architect i see the need for exact staking out and on site measurements. you´ve just tought me a few new tricks i should have known a long time ago. wow! great video! you're a born educator! i will also recommend this video to collagues in the trade and as an obligatory part of trade school education in construction and architecture! well done! thanks!

@iafetafaapusa Жыл бұрын

Man me and friends as kids used to sit through a boring sermon at church and to entertain ourselves we used to play with rubber bands and how to do tricks with them like making stars double stars with a rubber band. I'm so glad that experience has now been applied to how I can quickly tie a cow hitch knot.. 20plus years and its finally used to my advantage lol

@charleslaurice 5 ай бұрын

I’m 70 years old and I had no idea about the string thing so thank you so so much by the way I’m still very active good day God bless merry Christmas

@michaelpark1535 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Being self taught, this is exactly the type of essential knowledge that determines the quality of your end product, but is also so costly to learn purely through experience.

@ParallelPages 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been squaring up pole sheds with string for years and can concur that using string is the easiest most accurate method to plot out a large building. Even tho I already use and teach 99% of your techniques I find your videos entertaining to watch. Very useful knowledge

@pdpz6084 9 ай бұрын

I got to use your engineer’s knot on a home project recently. Works like a charm. Your very effective explanation very appreciated. Thx

@hamedhadidian2996 10 ай бұрын

One of the most useful videos I've ever seen on KZfaq.

@signal13 4 жыл бұрын

I love it when someone appreciates attention to detail with even the small minutiae. The ability to teach at the same time is impressive.

@BrenDoneIt 4 жыл бұрын

Just finished helping a friend prep base and forms for his footers on his new home build. Sure wish I would have seen this video a couple weeks back. Your expertise is consistently useful, well organized, and engaging while your delivery is sincere and humble. I’m falling in love with all things Essential Craftsman. Thank you for making KZfaq, and The World, better. Keep it up guys!

@syedmazhar7666 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad i found this video. Most concrete contractors do not show these very important steps.

@owl1873 2 жыл бұрын

My father could appreciate this video because he taught me all these string skills back in 1984 when I was an 18 year old 1st period apprentice carpenter. Go Oltmans Construction Company, Monterey Park to Mission Mill Road Whittier California. Shout out to his tennis buddy Bob Roy.