How to cut shingles | 3 easy steps on cutting books

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@jackriley5974 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure while you educated other millennials, you've just entertained all the roofers over 60 years of age !!

@MrLegit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I learned from my teacher that was 45 at the time and I'm proud to employee him now. He's 65ish now and drive trailers and still gets on the roofs from time to time.

@scramblendan 2 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍 I don't care what others think, wear the gloves and save your skin.

@scottmcneill761 3 жыл бұрын

I like using an old paper cutter, nice and straight 👌

@robdonna1000 3 жыл бұрын

I use an old pair of tin snips. And a speed square. Can't get a paper cutter in my tool bags. But straight is good. I like straight

@discreetfire 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Legit is a great host! You've managed to make roofing entertainment. The camera work, sound, and especially your natural ability as a video host combine to make a great How-To-Video. Big Thanks!!

@rustymason7745 2 жыл бұрын

Xx I

@zacheiriksson 2 жыл бұрын

Never showed the best way. It's been years since I did it so I forget whether you gotta open and sort the Shingles first or not but just measure 1 full bundle and run through with a backwards circ saw blade. 3 bundles in 3 minutes

@ChanKe 4 жыл бұрын

I love what you guys do! Consistent youtube marketing! Giving content along with value! This is what a lot of construction companies need to do! Thank you for leading the way!

@MrLegit 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've learned a lot from KZfaq. It's a way for me to give back.

@rekostarr7149 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the invaluable advice!

@michaelrodriguez9311 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, helpful, clear directions! Thank you!

@toddavis8603 2 жыл бұрын

5 5/8 " very interesting.Good cuts with the hook knife!

@onlyscience7120 Жыл бұрын

Right to the point

@lenhart8487 11 ай бұрын

Hey just wanted to say thank you for posting and sharing

@flydwin Жыл бұрын

Really interesting!

@patrickmayer9566 2 жыл бұрын

,,,,,,tnx, DooooooooooooooooooooooooD ! ! !.......good help,reshingling my 40 year old house😐😐.land o' lakes,wi..

@justinfuqua1075 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is Legit!

@frankmontez6853 3 жыл бұрын

Daanngg hard to find any videos on three tab shingles . Looking for how to stagger them correctly so I don't have any problems down the line . Is it simple as starter shingles use full length then second course , cut six inches then what ? Every coarse after keep cutting six inches till when ?

@kashout6516 3 жыл бұрын

Hey can you possibly make a video about how to be a better labor. Tips tricks and nomenclature.

@bklyn2va2dc 3 жыл бұрын

Nice view! Long way down!! Lol.

@MrLegit 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, it was 2 1/2 stories.

@stevensilverman4863 4 жыл бұрын

Bada bing bada boom bada bang!!!!!!!

@israelgabriel1989 3 жыл бұрын

They should start manufacturing books it would be genius and fun

@robdonna1000 3 жыл бұрын

good idea I'll buy that

@williamwesolowski5191 8 ай бұрын

“ The Book Master “

@israelgabriel1989 3 жыл бұрын

On the first method, where you just make one book, the first shingle is a full length shingle and the second method it's not, correct?

@benpadilla4485 2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya

@MrLegit 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime.

@Mike-ef7xe 5 жыл бұрын

Great job. Thanks

@tjtechniques2807 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, really good camera work and production value, good job! I don't envy the way those tiles are packed. With GAF tiles I can produce four of these "books", with squared edges in a comparable amount of time with minimal prep, and without risk of cutting the last offset too small and compromising the laps of two entire courses. Yes, using the tape is too slow, but so is checking measurements against your tool every time is as well. Take an offcut with a factory square edge, mark increments for the tile offsets on the adjacent edge, then use it as a template for scoring your books before cutting. It's a fast jig to make that provides square marks at perfect offsets. Beats carrying an actual builders square around with you. Not a fan of this suggestion @ 7:34 , if your cutting is off don't split the last tile, just have one larger offset.

@MrLegit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input! I learned by cutting off a piece of three tab and using that. Tons of way to do it.

@tjtechniques2807 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrLegit Definitely, far too many ways to skin the cat. Interesting to see methods that others use too!

@devinmartinez7848 3 жыл бұрын

What’s brand of blade knife you use?

@phoenixinfinity595 2 жыл бұрын

Your video was very informative & entertaining I learned something what state are you in ??

@MrLegit 2 жыл бұрын

Washington

@Shift1dwn5up 4 жыл бұрын

Little tip,flip shingle on backside,use straight blade and speed square to cut your sets.That way your cuts are perfectly straight at the seam.Plus they are easier to cut that way when shingles are cold.Unless of course your in a huge hurry and boss is pushing production the a hook blade is quick and affective,you just cant always get perfect cuts from them.

@americafuckyea2789 4 жыл бұрын

I carry two knives at work. Hook blade is main blade I work with. I really like the straight blade on underlayment tho or like you said scoring straight lines. I like your advice.

@Shift1dwn5up 4 жыл бұрын

@@americafuckyea2789 Straight blade also helps to cut the shingles much better when they are cold.Hook blade can be a pain sometimes and you end up tearing up your knuckles and getting chainsaw lookin cuts on your seams lol.Ive got used to just flipping the shingles and cutting on the non granulated side with straight blade.Score twice and break apart.You will get used to it.I like it now.I was all about hook blades but theres a time and a place for them.

@ZinKaaOG 3 жыл бұрын

@@Shift1dwn5up thanks g will try this

@chrisbrad1514 4 жыл бұрын

Does it make a difference if u use 2shingles and get a 4step pattern?

@MrLegit 4 жыл бұрын

Nope. That will work. You'll be moving more on the roof and it will slow ya down a little. However it won't cause a leak.👊🏼

@phoenixinfinity595 2 жыл бұрын

New subscriber

@MrLegit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, enjoy the channel.

@larrycrookshanks9091 3 жыл бұрын

Pro tip? Comeon man. Lol

@arnold8746 Жыл бұрын

I've always used starts and finishes. One side you start with, the other side you finish with, that way you always have a factory edge to edge, and you get the least waste.

@supporterofeverythingyouli6255 Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Some of these guy's are so dam clueless 🙄 makes you wonder!

@bretdoudvarietychannel3146 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed you don’t use a square or anything to make sure your books are 90°... is that because everything overlaps? Or could it pose a problem if someone doesn’t have straight cuts?

@MrLegit 3 жыл бұрын

If someone doesn't cut straight it won't cause a leak just an eye sore. If it's terrible just recut it. Don't worry too much about it being super straight. Nail placement is more important.

@bretdoudvarietychannel3146 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrLegit thank you or clarifying!

@MrLegit 3 жыл бұрын

@@bretdoudvarietychannel3146 anytime.

@Yyyyyy5 4 жыл бұрын

After you have made a six shingle book you start with a full shingle and then start your book....is this correct or no??

@MrLegit 4 жыл бұрын

Either way is correct. Just make sure you are not lined with your starter. Personally I do not use a full piece to start. Hope that helps man! If you have any more questions just holler.

@baltazargaspar8233 4 жыл бұрын

Lol roofing insights would have an opinion on the way you opened them bundles. I see a lot of installers doing what you did its fast and easy but guys that don't install will see it as wrong.

@MrLegit 4 жыл бұрын

Lol, I have thick skin. Let him talk smack to me, I'd embrace it and pitch it right back. I don't see him doing that to me though honestly. Time will tell. Cheers!

@arnold8746 Жыл бұрын

Grab one of those paper cutter looking shingle cutters. They are a game changer, all your measurements right there. Bam just whack em right off.

@coropinion 4 жыл бұрын

I've roofed for 30 years a my hands are a mess. You'd be a fool not to wear gloves

@MrLegit 4 жыл бұрын

My hands are jacked up even from wearing gloves everyday.

@Perromedic0 3 жыл бұрын

My hands are fine ,my knees ,and lumbar are shot tho...

@johnotoole5786 2 жыл бұрын

U never need a hook blade wit shingles o ly torch rubber u flip thm backwards wit a straight thn snap them

@rekostarr7149 2 жыл бұрын

my hook blade doesn't work I think the blade angle is wrong. it could only cut in one pass no pointy angle to dig deep for multiple passes. bummer just spent like 34$ on it.

@MrLegit 2 жыл бұрын

It's the operator bruv.

@miapapa1955 9 ай бұрын

So why cut a book of shingles, How does it make the job faster?.

@georgejetson4378 Жыл бұрын

I hope it’s OK. I know you mentioned smashing the Like button but I pressed it instead.

@MrLegit Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@Ermagawd 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 2:36 into the video an already I’m like damn this dude taking too long LOL jk

@MrLegit 3 жыл бұрын

Buddy, your not joking I talk way too much.

@Ermagawd 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrLegit no way it’s all for the good! You teach me a lot thanks

@israelgabriel1989 3 жыл бұрын

"Gun lock sharp knife" or "...shark knife"?

@larrycrookshanks1646 2 жыл бұрын

Is that what the shingle manufacturer recommends.? It's called starts and finishes. And you should go back to shingle school.

@bikerboy2791 3 жыл бұрын

Why aren't 40 inch shingles a multiple of 5 5/8? When you cut the last longest shingle at 33 3/4, you're left with a 6 1/4 shingle fall off, not a 5 5/8 shingle fall off.

@MrLegit 3 жыл бұрын

What brand? Some manufacturers have different offsets.

@bikerboy2791 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrLegit Pabco

@mikedeetch8960 Жыл бұрын

I cut them 6 9/16, 13 1/8, 19 5/8 and use a straight blade using the factory edge of the shingle cutting the back side of the shingle. I do them one at a time not stacked on too of each other using a flat surface like the roof itself or a sheet of plywood. They make a real clean square cut. Your method I am sure is faster but I doubt the cuts are as sguare.

@z9944x 4 жыл бұрын

Safety first.. no harness?? Funny boss

@tchevrier 4 жыл бұрын

so let me get this straight. Your wife is concerned about you coming home with dirty hands so you need to wear gloves. But she's not concerned about you working on a roof without any sort of safety harness?????

@MrLegit 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@JohnSmith-ew8db 3 жыл бұрын

She has great insurance on him

@MrLegit 3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-ew8db she works at Kaiser Permanente 🤣🤣🤣

@j4299 3 жыл бұрын

200 percent right

@zatoichimasseur6767 2 жыл бұрын

That wasn't a dangerous roof in the slightest...