Using String Like A Pro

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[gregstuver]

This isn't as much a "YouTube " video as it is a Masterclass. The ability to share the nuance in a trade is priceless.
Thank you

[msummers]

Aside from your exceptional knowledge, I am equally impressed with your vocabulary and ability to teach.

[gretchman]

I strung up a line level around my yard figuring out the grade and my wife asked how I knew what I was doing. To paraphrase an old quote... I don't remember the youtube videos I've watched any more than the meals I've eaten, and yet, they have made me.

I cannot begin to detail all the incredibly useful information that I've absorbed from your channel, and even less begin to describe how thankful I am for it.

So... thank you.

[jwa]

As an Australian Carpenter and Construction teacher of nearly 20 years- your explanations and literacy in our area is second to none. Thank you

[juanpereyra]

I’d give my 110% everyday on the job site if he was my boss. I have so much appreciating for this video. Very articulate and a good teacher.

[bigsweaty]

You're like the father a lot of us never had. That statement may possibly perfectly surmise how youve made a living and, in turn, made these videos. Thank you.

[radiodust]

"How do you beat that?" the builder's equivalent to Bob Ross' "Happy little clouds". Wish my dad was this calm showing me to build / fix stuff when I was a kid. What a teacher, this guy is.

[tntshuffle-]

Had I met this man when I was younger, I would have followed him through life. His way of teaching seems compassionate, sincere and very professional. Here I am, trying to learn what I can in my later years for a backyard project I am preparing for and I stumbled upon this video. I hear and see the love of God in this individual. Thank you sir for sharing this knowledge! God Bless!

[TripReviews]

My father was in the Canadian army engineers world war 2, he built bailey bridges on the front line I think mainly through Holland. Later he built house foundations, later blocks and then was a structural iron worker for his remaining years. Your tricks of the trade remind me of him. He was an encyclopedia of tricks and tips. I only wish I knew 10% of what he held in his mind. I think he had every knot memorized and for him it was like you, zip zap done! What!? How’d you do that?! Thank you for your assistance with string lines, it comes natural to you like it did for him. Cheers🍻🇨🇦🥂🇺🇸👍

[kristianryden]

I am a concrete laborer, and I watch lots of videos to help me learn. I wish I could be around this guy everyday. Before long, I'd be a master craftsman too!

[spiesbd]

I just watched 18 minutes about string and loved every minute of it. Not sure my wife would understand.

[pureau]

I just cannot recall any other craftsman in my 58 years of life who speaks so clearly to my sensibilities. Thank you for all of the very practical videos that you do Sir.

[davidnguyen]

Content timeline


Overhand knot 1:35
Larks head knot 2:00
Critical dimension 3:30
Nail tip 5:45
Engineer Knot 6:50 (5 twist)
Binder Knot 9:25
Knot tightness 12:45
Cutting string 13:30
Water Knot 14:00 (joining two string)
Measuring distance 15:50
Storage of string 16:00

[KrokodilKirill]

I wonder when the last time was when someone called Scott "Buddy" I cannot imagine addressing this man any other way but "Sir"

[EdlundInside]

Something as simple as string, can separate you from the pack. Many of his ideas were spot on and his approaches are time tested. Great Job!

[davidjohnson]

This is something a dad teaches his son/daughter. This is the good stuff!! These types of fundamental techniques is what what sets young folks up for success in life. Thank you for sharing this and thank you for your all your video teaching. I think people respond positively because it's real and your zeal and humbleness is received by the viewers.

[Bushradical]

Good to see some string work. I'm a 25 year concrete guy. I appreciate the subject mater.

[EmbraceMaking]

3am and I'm watching a video about strings and knots. Making sure I learn something new every day.

[randyneilson]

I'm retired now, but it's so cool to be reminded of the way we used to do things. Even the simple things like using a string line. I learned by watching the old hands, which is the most important lesson of all. Thanks for everything.

[heathgoodhand]

I have worked in the uk in construction for 35 years and found I still learned from this, thanks for taking the time regards Heath