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Pre-Framing Steps: A Carpenter’s Hand-Planed Finish Beyond Pre-Cut

S5 · E2 · 01 Nov 2024 · 10 min

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This video follows a carpenter as they prepare for framing a new house. They hand-plane exposed pine beams, cut tenons for porch columns, and prepare hardware. The carpenter also discusses the importance of using a UNIC truck for unloading timber and the increased use of hardware for earthquake resistance.