#simpletipsunday archive edition because it’s the long weekend. ... You can find level with your speed square. Obviously this is not a replacement for an actual level but a trick to have in your bag when you’re in a pinch. #mastercrap #speedsquare #tooltip #bagoftricks • . . . . #abadcarpenterblameshistools #handtools #knowyourtools #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #framersofig #roughframing #archiveedition (at Awesome Things) https://www.instagram.com/p/B14sAspgHxc/?igshid=urf6vsp8kkmt

#simpletipsunday archive edition... on Tuesday...because I’m on holidays and forgot. 🤷🏼‍♂️ . Do you calculate your own material take-offs or leave that to the lumberyard? . Calculating roof sheathing is fairly straightforward. Even with a more complex or mixed pitch, the covered floor area is multiplied buy the appropriate slope factor separately then added together. #mathneverlies #framermath #materialtakeoff • . . . . . #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #framersofig #roughframing (at Beaver Creek, Yukon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1IH8DQgMFS/?igshid=y3feo1les01f

#simpletipsunday ... you can find level with your speed square. Obviously this is not a replacement for an actual level but a trick to have in your bag when your in a pinch. #mastercrap #speedsquare #tooltip #bagoftricks • . . . . #abadcarpenterblameshistools #handtools #knowyourtools #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #framersofig #roughframing (at Awesome Things) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuSDSQ6gsoz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=laz3irqtmnjm

Simple Tip Sunday! Brought to you by MasterCrap (not a sponsor, just what was in the garage). • Knowing how to use your speed square efficiently is the whole point of carrying one. There are plenty of “tricks” that these little guys can do. And none of them are taught in carpentry school (you’re supposed to use a framing square for everything). These techniques you will learn in the field from a seasoned guy or in a sink-or-swim moment. #simpletipsunday #tricksofthetrade #theydontteachthatinschool #speedsquare • . . . . #mastercrap #tools #handtools #toolsofthetrade #learnsomething #redsealcarpenter #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #byronbuilds (at Chilliwack, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnP54T0gW_x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6g3y374by1zm

#simpletipsunday Saturday edition! • Laying out an ellipse is not something you will do often but it’s a good skill to have in your back pocket. #realframinghascurves #ellipse #layout #imaframer • . . . . #tips #tricks #problemsolving #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #trim #tricksofthetrade #tools #finishcarpenter #interior #finecarpentry #baseboard #miter #home #finishcarpentry (at Chilliwack, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnfZUVTgWpx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13emen70jgze1

#simpletipsunday archive addition ... #soundon ... Did you know you can change the “charge complete” tone on your Makita chargers? So many catchy songs to choose from! All you need to do is unload and reload a battery until you find your favorite musical number. And it get better; with these dual port chargers each slot can be programmed with its own song. Don’t worry, the settings remain even when the charger is unplugged. #batterylife #charger #makita • . . . . #byroncutsthecord #dualport #lithiumion #18volt #cordless #battery #fullycharged #music #butyoualreadyknewthat #tricks #tips #notthathelpful #hiddenfeature #justforfun #sundayfunday #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #buildersofinsta #construction #videooftheday (at Awesome Things) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1UMuqNAzBP/?igshid=133dccfgdyw5h

#simpletipsunday archives! (I’m on vacation) . Simple Tip Sunday! Brought to you by MasterCrap (not a sponsor, just what was in the garage). • Knowing how to use your speed square efficiently is the whole point of carrying one. There are plenty of “tricks” that these little guys can do. And none of them are taught in carpentry school (you’re supposed to use a framing square for everything). These techniques you will learn in the field from a seasoned guy or in a sink-or-swim moment. #simpletipsunday #tricksofthetrade #theydontteachthatinschool #speedsquare • . . . . #mastercrap #tools #handtools #toolsofthetrade #learnsomething #redsealcarpenter #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #byronbuilds (at Big Bear Campground & RV Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0xCzrjgpni/?igshid=16r3iotkwcbk8

#simpletipsunday ... Get a repeatable consistent drainage slope using the bubble on your level. #stabila #drainageslope #levelnotlevel #tips #tricks • . . . . . #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #framersofig #roughframing (at Awesome Things) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Ms8omgczt/?igshid=ukkyhwllx32h