How to Fix Open Miters

Not every joint works out. Here is how I fix it.
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[j.rayredden]

For the "pros" ragging this guy, he is helping the diy-ers, those of us that may only do this once in their lifetime.

[brendanpotash]

By far the clearest most concise most visually interesting and easy to understand instructions - as well as being clearly present. I had done 15 years of carpentry and still learn something new every time I watch one of his instructional videos. Even just getting a refresher course on the basics makes me realize how much of the small subtle things I’d forgotten. Bravo Ben!

[bshadrick]

I’m a master journeyman cabinetmaker and you doing a lot of people a great service!

[kathygwynn]

First time I've seen one of your videos. I'm a 66 year old woman but like to do some of my own home improvements. I will be watching more and thank you. Better late than never.

[ateleskier]

I've never lived in a house in my life with perfectly mitred skirting boards, even when I had a house built from scratch. The only gap filling I've ever witnessed was with thick gloss paint. So I hope whoever buys this place drops something on the floor so they get down on their knees and appreciate the effort!
Incidentally, here in the UK tiny gaps often occur because the timber stock wasn't seasoned in the house after occupation, i.e. the skirtings were put on during build and often before the central heating goes on. At the point of inspection the mitres are perfect. Then the family moves in, turns on the heating, and gaps sometimes (not always) start to appear. It's just part of the character of the house I suppose.

[GregPaxson]

I love your stuff. I'm a union carpenter Foreman in Manhatten. But I mostly deal with hanging metal/ wood ceilings in high end spaces. So to say you've taught me a lot about taping, mud and spackle would be an understatement. Thank you very much for your informative videos.

[devinmccloud]

The amount of effort to make a video and upload it is never worth the 413 thumbs downs. Thank you for sharing this tip, this is helpful and appreciated.

[ozzy]

Always amazed to see contractors that care about the quality of their work. So hard to find.

[ccates]

Just want to send a thanks to you, Vancouver Carpenter. I did a small home reno project building a wall for my wife’s music room, and it went pretty well. I watched a few of your videos to help me learn what to do and not do with drywall and trim. Thanks for doing what you do!

[andreasshizas]

I've been doing Home Remodeling for a long time, but I find your videos very informative, I always seem to learn a little something

[micdrop-jhpf]

I've often seen gaps in base trim and figured people just have to live with bad carpentry. Your videos show how easily DIYers can fix these. Your attention to detail is much appreciated and demonstrating your technique is invaluable.

[charliedee]

I always like seeing what others do. I have used putty, caulk, bondo, and even durabond. One has to be creative when working on old (75yrs plus) homes, nothing is close to consistent or square. Bows in the floor, wall not square to each other, etc. Makes it fun.

[bigfoot]

As a construction working I really appreciate these videos man! Seriously thank you . While I’m
Drywalling I watch all these videos and keep leaning things I don’t already know. I feel if we don’t want to learn, we don’t wanna get better

[AlexBarnes]

I am a first time homeowner and I just discovered this exact problem in my home....this video is a God send. Thank you soo much. Greatly appreciated!

[lewisclark]

I’m 70- still an active carpenter. He’s good, practical and on point.

[michaeloneill]

I've been watching "how to do baseboard, miters, trim videos all day. This guy is good. I have been a pro painter, sheet rocker, and carpenter and I've gotta say -- this guy is good.

[johnwaynebrooks]

This is one guy who's videos I don't talk shit on. He's informative, respectable and gives solid opinionated info unlike most of youtube. Also nice to see somebody not constantly spamming shit products that asia makes.

[XxStratAttackxX]

One trick we used to use on miter folded beams was to burnish the corners with a screwdriver, or anything that's round, hard, and smooth. You rub the miter to bend those fibers together and close up your corner, it has it's limitations but it's saved me a lot of filling.

[awalton]

I use wood putty instead of calk for most gap filling. It gives a clean, sharp edge that (as you showed) can be sanded. Also, putty provides some structure making the gap less likely to reopen. Thank you for another great video.

[sourcehauntings]

😂”I don’t know why you would have quarter inch gaps”
Well, shit.. I don’t know why I would either 😂😂😂😂