Framing Basics: 6 Tips for Spreading Wall Plates on a Subfloor

Framers Larry Haun and Scott Grice demonstrate how to efficiently lay down, cut to length, and tack down wall plates before assembling new walls.

[hiro]

Larry Haun is such a legend. He was 79 in this video. He had complete mastery of every aspect of framing and construction. He's still humble, kind and respectful. He was still just showing up for work every day and getting the job done.

[louloubydesign]

"If it is off a bit, life goes on." Enduring words of wisdom. Thank you, Larry Haun

[creativetradesman]

That’s words of wisdom to live by, “its a little off, and life goes on” I love that! I find myself spending so much time trying to make everything perfect on projects and in the end it really doesn’t matter.

[TheBullinamingvase]

Larry Haun, The best writer and teacher on framing that I have ever read or seen, salt of the earth, greatly missed. RIP.

[NDB]

What a wonderful man. I grew up in the trades and worked beside my dad and brother for many many years. Carpentry always gives me a since of pride and accomplishment. I really wish the world and High Schools would promote trades instead of college. Push a pencil or push a shovel... I chose the shovel and have no regrets. I made a lot of money and really hoaned in on the craft. From framing complex angles to finish carpentry, I love every bit of it, everyday. My dad always said: Like the ol saying goes, Find a job you love and you will never work another day in your life. RIP dad...RIP Larry

[dylanmounsey]

I just found out Larry is no longer with us. I've been watching his videos for about three months now and framing for four. I think I might cry to be honest what a legend we've lost rip Larry

[pcranebmw]

I sure wish I could have framed houses with Larry. What a great person and teacher. He will be missed.

[dagestanifive]

there will never be another man with this knowledge and capacity to teach. rest in peace
these videos need to be preserved for ages to come

[ronharris]

"And if it's off a bit...life goes on" I recently came across Larry and I just cant get enough of the guy. He's a real beauty.

[Thevoiceoverguy]

LOL. "maybe I will improve if i keep at it long enough" Awesome Larry

[juliosantos]

I accidentally found his videos on YT and watched them all from start to finish. It's refreshing to see a master at his trade with so much humbleness and humor! I can only imagine him chatting away at the jobsite and his brother Joe saying, "Yep!".. RIP brother!

[CowboySalamandr]

Such a legend, he was still moving around like a young man. Will forever be remembered as one of the greats 💯🙌🏼

[davkenrem]

I would have loved to work with that man for a few years, what an education that would have been.

[zkarner]

Watching the Larry of Haun over the last several days has created a game changer state of mind for me. From this moment on I'm gonna scale back my habits of routine mathematics and reaching for specialty tools at work. It seems that with a general knowledge of yesteryear's carpentry methods and basic ingenuity put to practice that things can be profoundly simplified. The other guy in this video is a product of his generation, much like myself and thats nothing for us to be ashamed of. Three generations of cookie cutter construction creates an army of cook cutter carpenters ! But i have a feeling right now that there's gonna be a revival/renaissance coming soon where all of us youngblood guys will begin readopting these incredible standards of practice, then things will come around full circle and when we become old and gray we'll all be framing and nailing back together the American Dream just like Larry.

[francisbarnett]

80 odd years old and still on the tools, respect. from the UK.

[redcain]

What I would give to frame with Larry.

[lukesamson]

This is my first time ...what a legendary experience...thank you for your contribution to framing. sir...may your family be forever proud....

[HansyPants]

Finally got up the balls this week to ditch the square and try eyeballing. So much time saved! Thanks!

[StayingBack]

Larry truly was a gift from above....very humble and a selfless person. They don't come around like him very

[jellystrawberrycow]

Watching this in Australia. True teachers never die. From the comments I have seen they are seen all over the world. Good work men thank you