40-Yr Contractor Learns Korean House Construction

A friend pointed me toward this youtube video. I'm so glad he did. There's nothing like watching highly skilled men do something similar and yet so different than the way you have been doing things for your whole life. Let's break down what we're seeing and what we can learn from it. Music in this...

Intermediate - 22 min - Trades & Construction - Essential Craftsman

The full course: Learn Carpentry & Framing free

What you'll need

• Framing hammer: The carpenter's tool.
• Speed square: Rafters, cuts and layout.
• 25 ft tape measure: On your belt every day.
• Tool belt: Everything within reach.
• Circular saw: Cuts framing lumber fast.

Books

1. Carpentry by Leonard Koel - View on Amazon
2. Trim Carpentry Techniques by Craig Savage - View on Amazon

Next lessons

• 40-Yr Contractor Learns Japanese House Construction (34 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
• 5 Mistakes Most Contractors Make (17 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
• The Bucket of Tools to Tackle 99% of Projects (15 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
• Master the Art of Sharpening (19 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
• Why We Build Houses with Nails, Not Screws (17 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
• Total Stranger Educates Me About Timber Framing (24 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
• Using String Like A Pro (19 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
• Framing Pro Tips (17 min, Essential Craftsman, Advanced)