List of How to build Films
01 Building with Logs: Introduction, Intent, Safety, Chainsaw, Fuel Mix, Starting Saw, Saw Maintenance
This introductory video outlines the general requirements and preparations for working on a log building. It emphasizes serious safety instructions, particularly chain saw safety. Introduction, Intent, Short course, Safety, Signals, Chainsaw, Fuel Mix, Starting saw, Saw maintenance.
02 Building with Logs: Tools and Terms, Cut & Shape, Equipment & Supplies, Terms, Notches, Log Terms
B. Allan Mackie demonstrates the necessary tools and explains log building terminology. Introduction, Cut & Shape, Equipment & Supplies, Terms, Notches, Log Terms, Credits
03 Building with Logs: Horse Start, Log Storage, Foundation, Level, Fist Logs
Preparation of building site and instructions for setting up pre-building site.Preparation of building site and instructions for setting up pre-building site. House Start, Books, Log Storage, Foundation, Level, Fist Logs.
04 Building with Logs: Basic Building, Practice Notch, Saddle Notch, Start Scribe, Cut Notches, Cut Groove, Scarf
This video demonstrates a basic saddle notch practice technique and shows the complete procedure for placing a log on the building. Basic Log Building, Practice notch, Saddle notch, Start scribe, Cut notches, Cut groove, Scarf
05 Building with Logs: Other Notches, Blind Dove Tail, Lock Notch, Square Notch
Step-by-step instructions for the Blind Dovetail Notch, Lock Notch and Square Notch. Blind dove tail, Lock notch, Square notch.
07 Building with Logs: Walls, Windows and Doors, Choosing Logs, Placing Logs, Headers
Basic instructions for wall construction and control, openings for windows and doors and instructions for electrical access. Choosing logs, Placing logs, Headers, Windows and doors.
Framing Floors & Stairs
In Framing Floors & Stairs, Larry Haun and his brother Joe frame the floor of a basic 1,600-sq. ft. house. They take you step by step through the entire process, showing you practical ways to organize tasks, streamline procedures and handle tools and materials efficiently. Here's your chance to watch a framing master at work, and to become a better, more efficient carpenter yourself. Each section of the tape covers a specific topic in detail: sills joists posts and girders sheathing floors The companion book to this video is The Very Efficient Carpenter. Larry Haun has been a production framer for almost 40 years and a teacher of apprentices for almost 25. He has honed his skills and techniques on hundreds of tract and custom houses, finding countless ways to save time, reduce costs, minimize problems and improve quality.)
Framing Walls with Larry Haun
Efficient techniques from a master In this wall-framing video, Larry Haun and his brother Joe build the exterior and interior walls of a basic 1,600-sq. ft. house. Starting from the completed floor deck, they take you step by step through the entire process, showing you practical ways to organize tasks, streamline procedures and handle tools and materials efficiently. Here's your chance to watch a framing master at work, and to become a better, more efficient carpenter yourself. Each section of the tape covers a specific topic in detail: layout plating headers, cripples, trimmers and rough sills detailing plates building and raising walls plumbing and lining sheathing walls The companion book to this video is The Very Efficient Carpenter. Larry Haun has been a production framer for almost 40 years and a teacher of apprentices for almost 25. He has honed his skills and techniques on hundreds of tract and custom houses, finding countless ways to save time, reduce costs, minimize problems and improve quality.)
Framing Roofs with Larry Haun
They take you step by step through the entire process, showing you practical ways to organize tasks, streamline procedures and handle tools and materials efficiently. Here's your chance to watch a framing master at work, and to become a better, more efficient carpenter yourself.
How to Build a Deck - A Complete Guide to Building Your Own Deck
This expert guide helps you do the job right Before you start, see how an expert builds a deck. Decks are popular projects for pros and homeowners but there are safety issues, building codes, and hidden problems to address upfront and throughout the process. This video takes place on an actual job site and includes some not-so-perfect moments to prepare you for what can happen. With fewer surprises, you’ll get better results. Follow a master builder from footings to final trim. Master builder Rick Arnold walks you through every step of the project and points out potential problems – such as hidden rot, those all-important ledger board issues, and load capacity. And shows you how to remedy anything that might adversely affect your new deck. Learn the techniques to get it right. Watching this video How To Build a Decks will save you time because you’ll thoroughly understand the process. If you square up the deck correctly at the outset – and check that it remains square at critical times – you’ll avoid bigger problems down the line. And you won’t ever have to explain why your deck is a little off kilter. That’s just one of many reasons why this video is worth watching and reviewing. Be aware of code requirements. Throughout the video, you’ll be alerted to issues that may be regulated by local building codes. This will save you time and avoid the possibility of being denied a permit, or having to make costly changes, or re-do work to meet the proper requirements. Working with the newest materials. You’ll do a much better job when you know what materials to use and how to work with them. Here are just some you’ll be introduced to: builder’s forms for footings, proper hardware and hangers, synthetic decking, railings, and decorative trim. With this video guide you’ll have the confidence and the know-how to build a deck that’s sturdy, strong and safe – and one that enhances your home for years to come.
How to Build a Garden Shed - How-to video build an heirloom garden shed
An easy way to build a light-filled shed. A basic floor plan and simple framing. How to Build a Garden Shed, Justin Fink walks you, step by step, through the process of fabricating and assembling an attractive shed that does not require stud walls, asphalt shingles or a single sheet of plywood. From the solid-plank floor to the cleverly designed roof, this sturdy timber-frame look is achieved without expensive materials or a high level of skill. Foundation and Floor Framing: Wall Framing, Roof Framing, Cedar Shingle & Polycarbonate-Panel Roofing, Windows, Doors & Furring Strips, Lower Trim & Clapboards, Upper Trim & Board-and-Batten Siding.
Laying Hardwood Floors
Laying Hardwood Floors with Don Bollinger. In this video flooring expert installs oak strip flooring in his own home complete with uneven floors and walls. With safety and efficiency the step by step instructions show you how to get the best professional results.
How to Build a Straw Bale House
Building a Straw Bale House. Constructing a straw bale home requires the merging of solar design with alternative building techniques. Videos are a great way to show actual building methods and techniques. Take a front-row seat on the work site, learning from the experts as they stack the straw bales and mix the mud. Learn about post-and-beam wall framing, foundations, roof construction and insulation, interior thermal mass walls for improved efficiency, rainwater cisterns, electrical wiring, and photovoltaic systems. Learn earth-plastering techniques that create beautiful wall finishes. Understand how window placement and other structural elements can help to heat and cool your home and lower your energy bills. See how the structure works as a whole and how both energy efficiency and superb aesthetics can come from the same materials. Introduction and Design of a Green Home Breaking Ground On This Sustainable House Rainwater Cisterns Adobe Walls For a Home Framing for a Straw Bale Home How To Build Straw Bale Walls Electrical Wiring and Generating Electricity From Sunlight Windows and Insulation For An Energy Efficient Home Earth Plaster for Exterior and Interior Walls Finish Work With Ecological Materials Finish Earth Plasters For Beautiful Wall Surfaces Conclusion and Final Thoughts On Building A Straw Bale Home