Between him and Larry Haun, it’s clear I know nothing about circular saws!

ur bad ass holmes. old skool gangster framer. much respect.

im gonna be like you one day

Anyone who does this sort of work can appreciate the no-nonsense way he gets things done. Obviously, these are the advanced skills and shortcuts of a professional with many years of practice. But I can’t excuse him for not wearing PPE when using power equipment. Anyone who values their sight and hearing has to commit to wearing protection if they are doing this type of work hour after hour. Find PPE that works for you and your situation; they make gear nowadays that is both comfortable and effective.

I think, it is really Great.. I am newer than newbie in wood working.. I wont be taking time to follow anything on this.. I prefer a safer way in cutting a wood.

I am thinking this man sleeps with his skil saw.

You sir are a framing ninja.

i wouldent want to open up the boards to bugs and rot. dont plung cut your saw because you dont have a hook.

I respect my,
1 vehicles
2 guns
3 power tools

That chain stitch is good when you strap down a load with a rachet strap, and you have a long tail. Helps prevent the old “Isadora Duncan”.

Great video. You’re obviously an experienced carpenter. However, I doubt you’re a structural engineer. Over cutting a birds mouth is not advisable. Ask any roofer who has to stand on the decking of your rafter tail. If your over cut hits a hairline between the light and dark grain, it will fracture. Especially if the pine is particularly dry.

Dude got them mad saw skills.

I wonder if the polish would be offended

Great video. And what a shop! I hope my next shop is as large though I think I would pour that final piece of concrete so as not to have a step right where you are working. I too am an “old time” carpenter having started building custom homes with an old carpenter back in ’73. And oddly enough, even though I use all the methods used in the video, I do have my hearing, all my fingers and toes. Just a couple things I would like to mention: On the rafter layout you should have shown the 12:6 setup for the square for your seat cut and could have saved a step when marking out the bird’s mouth for 3-1/2″ while the square was still in position for the plumb cut layout. The “Polish Plane” which has been a standby of mine for countless years is much safer to use if you hole the saw at a 45″ angle (or more) instead of the 90 degree angle as shown. Much safer as the blade won’t catch and kick back. (At least less a propensity to do so.). Lastly, it would have been good to mention to never run the blade through a hardened screw whether it is a drywall screw, timber-lock, decking screw or what have you. Not only will this quite nicely remove the carbide from the teeth but it will also send the pieces of carbide and screws in a most dangerous manner. Think shrapnel. Great to see a well versed carpenter sharing his tricks with the “newbies” and yes, don’t try these techniques unless you are very comfortable with the use of a saw. PS. The worm gear style of saw shown is much safer than the sidewinder style of saw as the weight of the saw and the location of your arm (and shoulder) behind the saw create a much sturdier brace as opposed to the arm above the saw allowing the wrist to function as a pivot point. Thumbs Up!

This is wizardry

Alot of these tricks i was raised to do as if it was the standard. Tip my hat to you boss

Cutting a deeper birds mouth in a rafter will compromise the strength. I finish the cut with a good handsaw or a good square jigsaw. great vid all the same