Framing Basics: 3 Simple Tips for Framing a Wall

Professional framers Larry Haun and Scott Grice share a few basic tips to help you to frame any wall perfectly and quickly.

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[chrisf]

"With a nail gun this is real easy."

Larry, you *are* a nail gun.

[whoyoukidding]

He was 80 years old when he shot this video.  Born in May 1931, passed away in October 2011.  (Just a few months after this video was posted.)  RIP Larry.  You certainly worked hard.

[maxstrawn]

I only recently found Larry Haun's videos here on youtube, I could sit and watch for hours as he cut and nailed away a new home before my eyes, always with the kind of attitude that anyone could do it too. I'm thankful for his time on this earth, he was a skilled craftsman and a patient teacher, always giving away his knowledge to those who would like to listen. Now it's our turn to take up the mantle and carry it forward till someday we teach the next generation. Rest in peace friend.

[interman]

I have been framing for 30 years and still can pick up a few tips from this great man, thanks for posting.

[jerrysmith]

Thank goodness he decided to make these videos, not just so we could learn, but so that we could be introduced to such a decent and talented man.

[andrewford]

I was so impressed by this older gentleman then to read he has passed away was so sad. suppose we all gotta go eventually, but he seemed like he had a lot of knowledge to share.
thanks for capturing some of it on video for the rest of us.

[ampman]

If i'm framing at 80 I will be a happy man... what a great man and great framer. RIP Larry

[brans]

Larry is a true framing legend, he in my opinion is the best house builder I have ever seen! If these videos are up to date when they were posted then Larry left us just a few months later from this video.
RIP Larry Haun.

[koopa]

Bless Larry. I got a little emotional watching it. Not only was he still working in his 80s he was still teaching in videos when he could’ve easily just focused on his work. If you work for companies these days all they want is experience and nobody has time to teach you because it takes time away from
Them. He had all his fulfillment. He had money, a loving family. Status. He was truly for the people.

[kurtrindgen]

I had bought Larry’s framing videos back in the 90s when considering a career in construction. I always enjoyed the challenge of hand nailing even when the guns arrived. So I loved the videos watching Larry and Joe work as efficiently as anyone with a nail gun.
I also took in some commentary I had read about when these videos were being made. Cameramen and camera crews work very hard. I had read someone recording during the making of these videos that, Larry in his 60s, would routinely outwork the entire camera crew.
They’re not building workers like this anymore.

[kaialoha-bsgm]

Can’t get any better than this man! Years of Experience and wisdom! Will show up any young rookie any day and eat them for lunch!

[WelshRabbit]

RIP, Larry Haun. Larry was one always ready to share his wealth of knowledge and experience both in the books he wrote and in videos. Sir, with humility and deepest respect, I lift a glass to the honor of your memory.

[thecottage]

When I joined the carpenters union I watched all of his framing videos as part of my apprenticeship. I just rewatched them 20 yrs later and appreciate them so much much more.

[getredytagetredy]

Its good to see ya, Mr.Larry, after 30 yrs ago when you made one of the 1st video's in the country, educating apprentices and journeymen carpenters about the fine craftsmanship that can be achieved learning from you and the skill it takes to frame and build anything.

[aixpert]

I have NEVER seen such an artist with a hammer. If you made an hour long video of you just driving nails, I'd watch every minute of it. Amazing.

[leoc]

Him and his brother are actually in the Guinness record book for framing a house. Dude was a legend !

[remgroup]

This guy was clearly a legend. Much respects. Im a tradesman and stumbled upon these videos even though i dont home build, he explains this so good it makes me want to build my own home. Rip larry

[AVR_]

I watched a bunch of his videos from when he was quite a bit younger. He's an amazing builder, and his videos are great for learning! Impressive to watch him work!

[theonenonly]

that rare soul who spread knowledge and joy doing the thing they loved. truly a legend

[cm]

He shared some great tips like wearing a nail pouch around back so you don't have to staighten up to grab a nail and I like the way he used the hammers claw to pick up boards. Working without messing up his back is probably the reason he could still outpace the young guns.