HOW TO INSTALL DOOR CASING

This is my method for installing paint grade casing. There are plenty of helpful tips in this video that I use all the time.
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[brucefullwood]

DIY'er here. I've done about 20 door casings and made a hash of nearly all of them. Pros don't often think of the little tips they've acquired over the years that us newbies have never heard. This video is the first I've seen that is genuinely helpful. I'm tempted to go rip off a casing, just to give it a try.

[hammangj]

About to install my first door casing. Your step by step instruction is VERY helpful. Thanks for not making assumptions about your viewer’s skill levels.

[ugluduck]

You said " come right up close " . . . now, this is one of the most helpful tips for the making of this hands-on videos since you truly helped me to see what you did . Thank you so much for your great skills and empathy for the ones like me that need help to do it better.

[chrisj]

I worked with an old school finish carpenter years ago that was so good you almost could have painted without caulking his trim. His crown molding and cabinet work was the best I’ve ever seen. I wish I had taken the time to learn from him but I was young and stupid so I missed the opportunity.

[dphotos]

Thanks for the tips. I put all MDF base, shoe and casings in my house 15 years ago now that I have had the kitchen and bath done all modern I decided to change all the moulding to what you just did 1/2 x3 and base will be 1/2 x 5 1/2. The plane moulding is more appropriate for a modern look. Some of your tips with the glazing bar and glue on top are new to me plus the way to hold the nail gun. Thanks. I went out and bought a Milwaukee battery finish nail gun because I have the Milwaukee battery system. So much easier than dealing with a compressor cord and noise. I have a 2000 foot home to install. You have a favorite miter saw stand you like. I want a stand this time. I was cutting on the garage floor before.

[lyonanddebanderson]

Keep up the great work, ur awesome. I'm a 4th Generation carpenter. I was the black sheep of the family and retired as a 25 year police & medic veteran. I never gave up my roots though I still do carpentry -My family mentors have passed. Thank you for this; this is my "whoo-saa" now.

[amtorkilsen]

Great tutorial! I love how you add all the tidbits on why you cut of trim ends and how to use the t-bevel. That’s great teaching.

[ryan]

Been doing home projects for about two years now and never knew about holding my nail gun gangster style. Thumbs up for that tip. I've had more than a couple of nails veer out on me. Thanks!

[DaveCollette]

Really appreciate your channel. I've been renovating my house and I get tremendous help from your videos. I find with your guidance I'm getting fantastic results. Takes more time than slapping it together but the results are far more professional. Thanks for the efforts!

[deifor]

Thanks. I've been following your vids and you make everything look so easy. You're also humble and soft talking, not like some other (great) channels that think they are cool if they yell and gesticulate.

[ScrambledO]

I have watched tons of YouTube… You my friend make great videos Always explain exactly what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. Thank you

[dalewu]

Very nice video with helpful details; 2" nails, brad nailer, 1/4" reveal, hold it like a gangster, jambs first, etc. All of these little things that it's so hard to learn and you had it all, so thank you! And gluing the joints; who does that? Only someone who wants their work to last. Thank you, again.

[Legz]

Hey man. Just wanted to say thank you. I bought a house in 2021 and had 2 weeks to rip out and install new door casings in the entire house so it was safe for my family and kids to move in (it was that bad). And this video really helped me. Now I'm back watching again so I can finish the one door I wasn't able to get to.

[ookie]

Bro these videos are helping me SO MUCH. I just got into finish carpentry and The info/tips you share definitely help me not look so clueless while on the job haha. 🙏 thank you!

[tomx]

A helpful video, thanks. One safety tip that I would add is that when somebody is cutting a 45 angle on the mitre saw, to keep the hand that is holding the wood in a position so where it is impossible for it to get sucked into the blade. The saw teeth are circling clockwise meaning that it will tend to pull the wood (where one's right hand is holding the wood to the rail) into the saw's blade, and possibly pull one's hand into the blade if it moves along with the wood. So what I do is lock my wood-holding hand into a position so that it is impossible for it to get sucked into the blade, in case the wood gets jerked into the blade.

[grantcolwell]

Trim carpenters must be the happiest people on earth.
You get to see the fruits of your labor every day.

Hands on - no technology to mess with your mind and soul.

[stevechristiansen]

So appreciate you sharing your skills and the tricks of your craft. I've thoroughly enjoyed watching/learning from your videos. Love the common sense approach and the wit "All gangster"!
Thanks!

[speedgonzalez]

I fo this for a living and your work is fantastic. Extremely text book correct on everything you did. It does take a few minutes longer to do this correctly but it is worth it. I wish I worked with people like you. Today fast is good but it is sloppy work. Fantastic!!

[jeffthewhiff]

Another great and informative video, Ben! You are very good at what you do and I will be installing door stop molding for a customer later today :)

[diddyhayes]

I have this speed square from harbour freight. 3 dollars and it has a 1/4” pivot point, works perfectly as well.
Forgot to glue for the second time today though. Gotta take it easy on the grass..
Thanks for the great videos. Been a lotta help this last half year.