Honestly. The best Carpenters, Fabricators, Inventors, etc. are just better problem solvers.

Hey Richard I don't know if you will see this but I have been watching your videos for about 3 years now since i started doing carpentry and woodworking, I don't ever comment but your worth it. I really admire your passion for our trade and want you to know that all the hard work you do is noticed and you are one of the few carpenters/youtubers that really drew me into the trade along with Essential Craftsman, Perkins Brothers and a few others. Your videos have come a long way man and have had a major impact on me and I genuinely thank you for all the great tips you have shared and headaches you have saved me from lol. I hope you and You're family are thriving brother🤘. Keep up the good work.

I really appreciate your generosity in showing us your tricks and how to do what you do. Phenomenal craftsmanship!

It’s funny, as you’re explaining how you’re doing stuff. I’m nodding as if to say well yes, of course. I make myself laugh, because if I had to figure it out without being shown, I’d be shaking my head going “how do I do this?”

Richard maybe a younger version of you will watch this film in the future and get inspired, but right now an old me looks at this and gets inspired

I love the absolute simple beauty of that Pencil molding. Your's and John's idea for the cope..... that's why you guys make the big bucks! (don't we wish!) Seriously though brother, your solution for the coping was genius. Keep up the great work brother. Praying for you and yours.

You have always been the best master carpenter on KZfaq

definitely have a carpentry kid looking at your videos getting inspired. i’m 17 and plan to take on this career! this is awesome bro thanks 🙏🏽

When you mentioned having to cope the circle, I imagined how Colin furze uses a hole saw to cut radiuses in round piping for when welding.

Beautiful building and beautiful molding and trim! I also look at old architecture and marvel at the talent, skill and time needed to create by hand what is difficult to duplicate even with modern tools. You have shown you aren't just a master carpenter, you're also a master craftsman. They made a wise decision when they hired you for this job! 👍👍👍

I thought it was brilliant on the cope, but I would never have believed it would work with a hand held forstner bit. pretty slick.

Cut thin strips of the same board and glue them over a bending form. Keep them in the same order as you cut them from the board. That'll keep the grain direction, color, etc. consistent. THEN route in the profile. Boom. Done.

Your love for, and your interest in the “how’d they do it” will keep beautiful designs going for many years! Thank you, Richard! I grew up working in a Victorian-era hotel and used to marvel at the artistry and design.

Seriously geeked out over this brilliant bit of excellence in carpentry detail. Well done!

Very nice work on matching the old school trim and mouldings / millworks. Our predecessors really knew Their Craftsmanship and took Pride in the Art of the Trade. As do You Richard, and hopefully Your videos will reach generations to come. Remember this saying Knowledge Horded is Knowledge lost. I for one am glad You are passing that knowledge on.

Genius Richard. Very impressive. I would have been messing around with a coping saw forever and still would have gotten it that perfect!!

Richard, like others that have followed you over the years it’s amazing how much great work you have done through the years! I’m 68, built my own house, cabinets,trim and all the wood. No air nailer was on the place. But you young man are the best I’ve ever seen. Now retired, from renal cancer, chemotherapy, with a lost right kidney. Don’t do work like I did, but just wanted to let you know how good you really are! With all the admiration,great is a blessing god has placed you where he needed you. Ronnie,East Tennessee

Did my first project to install baseboard around an obstacle… followed your instructions from another video and it worked perfectly! Thanks for the videos!

The trim package is that house is breath taking. The dentil crown is very unique. I manufactured poplar moldings several years ago. We produced a similar applied dentil block made of poplar. I think we sold them wholesale for around 2.00 per block at the time. It was actually very profitable at the time. I think most of the blocs now are made of urethane or Fypon. This being the case, it’s great that you are making these videos for future generations because you never know what kind of advancements for architecture and installations will be made. Many products are now formed in a mold rather than being carved by true craftsman. The same may hold true for how these products become integrated into building panels.

What you are talking about is pride….craftsmanship……this is what the customer is paying for . And you have this feeling inside of leaving your talent for others to enjoy .

Richard, you think like I do and I've been in the trade for 40 years. I saw the drill bit coming before you said it! It's nice to see a young man with such a love for the difficult aspects of our carpentry.

Dude I have been watching your content since 2016. It’s amazing to see how much you and John have grown in skill through the years. I remember a time when you where almost strictly and mdf carpenter. You and a few other content creators have truly helped me better my skills.

Young or old, experienced or beginner, your videos are inspiring for all those that have this desire for this level of carpentry !! Thank you for your passion !!

That pencil mold is one sexy molding. And yes, us old Americans refuse to use Tik Tok, so re-releasing on KZfaq is not only smart, but wise. Thank you for taking the time to show the asymmetric beauty of the offset pencil detail.

Nice work. I was a finished interior stair builder for 9 years. The fun of the job was figuring out the details. Early in my career I had to install level rails on a balcony that had tapered round columns. I had to mimic the radius at a taper on two vertical finish painted columns while maintaining level with no bow's on a 24 foot run. I made a jig on sight and used my skil saw blade to make the cuts in the oak railings by clamping the rail horizontal and plowing with the blade vertical at a taperl. The tolerances were near zero and I pulled it off. Theses were high end condos and perfection was demanded.

Goes beyond "liking that stuff". I love that stuff. Great video.

As a 25 year carpenter your work is outstanding. Very time consuming.

You do stunning work and you take good pride in your work. Not many care about the work they do. I say thank you to you sir, your awesome! Congratulations on the Master test!

Been here since beginning and will be here til the end. Believe me, I'm young finished carpenter for 4 years now and you have gave me the ability to show up 30-40 year old men on site. From accent walls, coffered ceilings, wainscoting, and regular or basic trim. I love the creative and ornate side of interior trim so much that's what got me hooked. Then coming across you, you really gave me the passion I have. So thank you, Richard. Your efforts are definitely working. Make the trades fun again!! @finishedcarpentryTV

We always learn something watching you Richard. This house is amazing, what a honor and privilege for you and your skills to be considered for this job. Walk worthy and stay humble.

Richard, YOU CAN LAMINATE IT into a bend. Create a matching curve. Use 1/8" strips. Glue, bend and clamp over your curved cut of wood. Route the profile. CA glue it into a straight section. Bondo the joint. Sand, prime, and paint. I think that is how they did it over the doorway. (Probably no bondo.) Or they block extruded it from plaster in place.

Those carpenters might still be around. My granny was born in 1928 and she’s still around!

No steam required. Lignin softens with heat alone. Use a heat wrap. Done right, no complicated steam box needed. Seen many videos of home builders in China using electric heat wraps to make stair rail bannisters flexible. It seems like magic.

That is some really awesome trim details.

the average person would really like this, a carpenter wouldn't want to leave

Man I've loved this little series and geeking out over the trim and details. I think the contractor won the lotto picking yall to sub out for him absolutely top notch.

Back in the day carpenters used a drill too. The other way to do it is with multiple cuts and then a 1 inch curved face chisel. Cannot attach a picture. The curved face chisel is also called a gouge.

You have an amazing gift and your willingness to share it COOL. My Bride and I love visiting old places and I usually spend my time admiring the craftsmanship and wondering how they did it with, pretty much nothing to work with. Thanks for taking us long for the ride.

Absolutely amazing Richard. Such an awesome detail. Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!

I have pencil moldings in my 1950 bungalow that is actually metal. It was covered by 1980's trim. But, when I uncovered it, I was excited to bring it back.

16:21 In 1928 they probably used a file or had a Beaver chew on the wood.

Best finish carpentry channel bar none

Wow! I love that pencil casing! Its so simple and yet with the shadow it stands out. I definitely want that in my home lol! Thank you for sharing this!

Great video as usual, Richard. Thank you for sharing. I enjoy seeing historical and older homes. Seeing all the custom mouldings, craftsmanship and overall ideas and style. You deserve to be there.

Love your passion...you really inspire me with the different projects I do at home. Keep us posted, love that house and all the details it has!! :)

Great job, I love over coming problems like this, finding way to make stuff easier !

This project is amazing !!! Love the level of architectural detail. Great to see you love of personal growth and excellence !!!

Wonderful work as always. Thanks for taking the time to share.

Richard, above and beyond the mastery of your craft is the dedication and passion. This is the big lesson and the youngsters would do themselves a huge favor by taking note. Top notch work sir, in more ways than one. Thank you for sharing 👍

What an amazing home and original details that have allowed you and John to challenge your skill levels. Well done and can’t wait to see this home completed .👏

I am in awe of how much you’re in awe about all of the exquisite trim/moulding in that home! I sure hope y’all get a tour and actually a thank you party for all of the people doing the restoration of home, it would be so awesome to see it all finished and furnished. I think this will be a dream job/opportunity for an interior designer, I envision trips to Europe……I’m so proud of you Richard, and John too.

I am not exactly the next generation, but I used your videos to do my house, and found out I loved the work. I am about to retire after 26 years active duty and looking into getting into exactly what you're doing. (Maybe not like some of your advanced stuff.. yet) A huge part is thanks to you and your channel.

I'll probably never do any major finished carpentry, but I just love watching your videos!! Keep up the great work!!! Blessings to you and yours!!!

Careful with that fancy stuff you will never be happy doing plain jane millwork ever again. Brent has taken you to a place of no return haha. Awesome work!

Congratulations…you really deserve this!!!

As I just subscribed to your channel I had no clue I had about 15 of your videos saved in my toolbox (my carpentry go to and learn videos) I gotta say thanks man you have truly helped me for many years, I’ve learned a ton and never thought say thank you or to hit thumbs up or subscribe. Well I’m subscribed and hittin the thumb button for sure. And again, Thank you.

This made me so happy. I bet you come across all kinds. Well done!

Wow! Just wow! I love watching you make things happen! 15 year carpenter and still learning. Thank you.

Amazing video. Can feel your passion and excitement through the screen which is really cool to see

Really looking forward to the finished walk through!

Layer it. I had to make some moulding to go around a round hearth. Cut 1/8" strips of oak clamped and laminated them 1 by 1 around a template to build the thickness of the moulding. Put the template on a flat surface and just keep the peices square. Cut the strips tall enough to cover the height. Then take it to the router table. Perfect peice and it is under zero tension. Homeowner gave me a funny look when he asked about the hearth and bending wood, and i told him I'd make it happen.

Cool finishes everywhere! Can't wait to see that fridge, too.

I've been watching your videos for awhile and I love seeing how you are stepping up your game each time. Your work is absolutely beautiful. I would wish that maybe one day you could travel to Europe and study their craftsmanship. I know there is plenty here but it sure would be an experience.

This build has some amazing carpentry details. If you can pay for the materials, architect, and labor, anything is possible!

Your attention to detail on the pencil moulding and taking the time to show and explain it is really appreciated. I do millwork drafting/design shop drawings and this reminds me of some of the traditional-style new construction I've worked on in the past. While it's not my style, doing this kind of work has given me an appreciation for it. I've watched a handful of your videos in the past and this one got me to subscribe.

Excellent work as always Richard! You are doing the work required to help future generations keep these gifts of the trade alive. May your videos be the educational gems for the kids (or long in the teeth) a hundred years from now as you said, and for today!

Been watching you for a while and love your stuff, but this house is another level. This stuff is great, lots of good tips and info. Nice work, thanks for sharing. Brent Hull is a good follow too, he’s got lots of good content. You’re the go to source for lots of good practical examples. Between the two of you, there’s so much good finish carpentry content, thanks.

You are my favourite contractor because of your integrity. Thank you for sharing 👍🏼

Thank you Richard for sharing your skills and knowledge over the years. I've been watching you for a few years now and you've given me the confidence to trim our Victorian period house in the UK. Much love bro!

This job definitely has your name all over it !! Keep up your great quality work

Very well done Richard! You’re work is wonderful!!

Wow this is so impressive. Beautiful and the best part is for everything you create you leave something behind to be appreciated by generations to come. I've loved your channel for years..very inspiring.

Love it, love your channel, I'm bricklayer by trade (18 years) but I went to collage back in the day to do joinery, my level 3 . Love your passion. 👌

Cool lil project brother haven’t seen your content in some months but looks like everyhings going good for y’all I’m glad! Have a great one brother.

I love your work and your enthusiasm for your craft. Thanks for sharing everything.

Amazing attention to detail. Nice work of art you do. Thank you for your training detail.

What a beautiful home and your molding fix was brilliant.

Thank you for taking us on your yourney with you. I just love it.

Very nice! Love to see this craftsmanship and combined with the things Brent explains in his videos make it even more interesting 👌🏼 By the way, regarding the bent cap: here in the Netherlands you see a lot of these bent skirts next to stairs in old houses. There the caps are never separate, the skirt is made from one plank and then the cap is shaped (back in the day with curved planes).

Great video. Seeing older styles being revamped. Instead of something plain to save time and money the way modern houses are made. Great job by you guys. 👍👍

Worked for the national trust here in England. Come across buildings like this. Can’t imagine there are many in America. Huge pleasure working in them though. Great work as always 👍

Absolutely awesome, the only things I had guessed was pushing it up to a jig in a 1” drum sander. You are the best

I know it’s a great feeling when new things come up to challenge. And you find a way to do it. Nice job.

Absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing

thanks for sharing this cool bit of craftsmanship and the awesome house!

I started watching these videos because I was remodelling our living room and these videos saved me. I finished that...and I still keep watching these for some reason. Lol I think I just like seeing someone take so much pride in their work and doing things right. It's surprisingly rare these days. Keep it up man! Incredible work.

Great video bro! Definitely nerding out on the pencil trim details. 👌 nice work.

Watching just for the sheer pleasure to see work and passion of a true professional. Thank you, Richard!

This is awesome! I love that pencil casing. I really admire your dedication and fine carpentry skills.

Thank you for the video. I really appreciate your integrity and desire to teach others. I am by no means a finish carpenter (or any kind of carpenter) but am in the process of building a house so I have been looking at many of your videos. Thanks for the help!

Nerding Out! LOL. You gotta love it when shit comes together, right? Beauty!

You boys are doing amazing work. Well done

What a great idea! Nice work !

One of your best videos, gorgeous, flawless craftsmanship

Awesome work and thank you for teaching us how to do carpentry. I'm currently working on renovating my house and my trim looks amazing because of your videos.

thanks for passing on some knowledge!

Love the french molding. I think it is really timeless. I see it in a lot of old homes.

Awesome work. Always enjoy watching and learning!

Been a longtime subscriber. Love learning from you and with you along your journey. Thanks for the great content.

You have heard this many times, I have no doubt. Congratulations to you and your success. I have been watching your videos for years and have learned many things. A backyard handyman, me, able to impress with excellent installations. Thank you, thank you for the time you invest to show and teach us all with your professional class. Be well.