Found a hidden framing trick from an old timer in Detroit last month

Was helping a buddy frame a basement wall near Dearborn and this retired carpenter walked by. He saw us struggling with a tricky corner and showed us how to use a 2x4 block as a guide for marking stud spacing faster. Saved us like 20 minutes on one wall alone. Anyone else pick up random tips from strangers on jobsites?

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lilyt2310d ago

Had that happen with an old plasterer in Toledo, changed how I do drywall patches forever.

ben_fisher11d ago

Old timers know stuff you can't find in any manual. Had a roofer in Flint show me how to nail shingles without splitting them in cold weather, just a simple angle change. Those random walk-up lessons stick with me way longer than any YouTube tutorial.

mason.drew10d ago

Funny you mention that, I heard some local contractor say the same thing about learning more from old guys on the job than any online video.