PERFECT BEAM INSTALLS | Best Tricks for FAST PERFECTION

Insider Carpentry - Spencer Lewis April 5, 2024
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In this video we take a deep dive into installing stain grade beams on a tray ceiling. We cover the entire install process from blocking, scribing end cuts, cutting to perfect length, scribing to ceiling, gluing, achieving seamless miters, and more... Senco 23 GA Pin Nailer - https://amzn.to/49ovyq2 (Amazon - Earns Commissions) Festool HKC 55 Track Saw - https://amzn.to/4aJDrY2 (Amazon - Earns Commissions) Klein 9 Inch Torpedo Level - https://amzn.to/3TIwccd (Amazon - Earns Commissions) Welding Gauge Taper Gauge - https://amzn.to/3vFAp8o (Amazon - Earns Commissions) Stepped Pipe Gauge 3/4" Width x 4" - https://amzn.to/3PPt792 (Worth Every Penny!) (Amazon - Earns Commissions) Razor Scribe - https://amzn.to/43JBsAR (Amazon - Earns Commissions) Razor Scribe Ink - https://amzn.to/3PMmSCX (Amazon - Earns Commissions) Trend EasyScribe - https://amzn.to/49rt8ae (Amazon - Earns Commissions) Hock Marking Knife 3/4" - https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/hockunhandledmarkingknife34x7.aspx Fast Cap Glue Bot - https://amzn.to/4aHv1AB (Amazon - Earns Commissions) 00:00 - Intro - Mitered Box Beam Deep Dive 00:53 - The Process - Start with the End in Mind 02:39 - Why not pre-fabricate the beams? 04:03 - Beam Blocking - Make It Crisp & Easy 11:24 - Beam Side Pieces 15:44 - Measuring & Cutting Side Pieces To Fit 21:59 - Tacking Up Side Beams 26:31 - What Scribing Tool to Use??? 30:32 - Best method for cutting to a scribe line??? 37:42 - Sanding IS IMPORTANT 38:54 - Install the Side Beams 41:09 - Gluing the miters - Tips & Tricks 45:36 - Assembling Perfect Miters 53:06 - Thoughts on Pin Nailers 56:14 - Finished Product Overview -Support more content like this by becoming a PATREON SUPPORTER - https://www.patreon.com/insider_carpentry -INSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/insider_carpentry -As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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