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  3. Am I Too Old?

    in Around The House

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    Welcome my union Brother!!! What is your local number there? Great job man, it's gunna be good for you and your family.

    Thank you very much! I'm very excited to start a new career

     

    It's Hawaii Carpenters Union Local 746.

     

    Today was my first Job Call. It was cool to see how things work. I was number 139 on the list, most likely I won't get hired until January or February the way construction is going right now. In January and February they are expecting a lot of Finish Carpentry work.

     

    What's your local number?

  6. What tools should I get?

    in Hand Tools

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    They are but the tips bend and sometimes I don't catch it so my pipe is off a tad! not a big deal but it gets annoying from time to time.

    Yup i have had the same problem with the tips bending. I didnt catch it a few times and its thrown me off. Not to hard to take a linemans to them and staighten it back up but it can be irritating. I like my Milwaukee tape rule, but ive used Stanley tape rulers for so long that i think i like them better.

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  7. Am I Too Old?

    in Around The House

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    Looks like a really nice training center. The heels on the other hand, DANG BRO! What kind of boots and socks do you have?

    The training center is really nice. The wood shop has all top of the line tools. Im talking SawStop and Powermatic stuff.

    I have Timberland Pitboss shoes. Ive had them for 4 years and they are broken in well. Its just that we did a lot of running and walking during the training, something that my boots werent designed for. I had cheap socks that escalated the problem.

    If anyone has a recommendation for work boots or shoes, im all ears. Im thinking of getting some better socks, been looking at Carhartt. I know that Dan and Eric reviewed some shoes in the past, ill have to find that video again.

    Peace out crew

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  10. Am I Too Old?

    in Around The House

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    Thanks for all the good wishes crew. You guys are the best. The 3 day screening was pretty tough. More than half the guys quit. I made it and ill be getting indentured with the carpenters union next week tuesday. I also found out that i passed the electricians exam. Ill be going in for an interview in december for that.

    Here are some pics that i managed to sneek on my lunch

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  11. Am I Too Old?

    in Around The House

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    Yesterday was the first day of the Carpenters Union preselection screening. We basically carried lumber and buckets of water all day. A few guys quit. Ill try and take more pics today.

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  12. Milwaukee Service

    in Milwaukee

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    I love the feel of the M12s, for a 12 volt they really don't feel like a 12 volt and some people are even surprised that when I am using my M12 fuel drill and impact that its only a 12 volt. Thinking hard about grabbing the M12 Fuel Circ Saw.

    Get it man get it! Lol....that m12 circ is a beast

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  17. Occidental leather belts, bags, and pouches.

    in Accessories

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    Para thanks man, nalu good luck man! I remember when my letter came in! I was 75 out of 1000 somthing people, I was stoked! I'm working right now throwing up can lights in the celing for a hospital cafeteria :) time and a half ;) good luck man you will get it!

    Thanks man!

    Wow you were in the top 10%. Way to go.

    i wish i were throwing up cans as well.

    Yeah i need to put that bag to use, lol.

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  18. What tools should I get?

    in Hand Tools

    Posted

    Nooooo the Klein tape measure sucks!!! Fat max 16 or Milwaukee 16

    Yup i agree!

    I just thought it was funny that everything was Klein.

    I like Klein, but I really like Knipex. Channel Lock has some great stuff too. I think the Wiha Insulated screw drivers are a steal. Id rather get a Stabila level over a Klein level.

    Besides, a tool bag filled with one brand is boring. I like having different brands

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  19. Tutorial - Magnets from Old Hard Drives

    in Power Tools

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    Salvaged HD magnets are also great when you want some magnets to play with when you should be doing something productive...  ask me how I know? lol

    hmmmmm....it would seem like you have some personal experience playing with magnets while at work, lol. another fun thing to do is reply to comments on the TIA forum while doing something productive haha

  20. New Home Owner - Question

    in Power Tools

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    For the Home Owner, you cant go wrong with any of the tool brands mentioned here. DeWalt and Rigid make some excellent tools. My vote however would be to go with Ryobi. Ryobi is priced very well, the quality is great for occasional use, they have a large amount of tools. 

  22. What tools should I get?

    in Hand Tools

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    Nothing really to add to here. I think everyone has given some great suggestions.

     

    Here is the electricians tool list that was given to me. You will notice everything is Klein haha. 

     

    REQUIRED:

    Phillips screw driver 4” No. 2 tip – Klein #603-4

    Slotted screw driver 4” ¼” tip- Klein #600-4

    Side cutting pliers (Lineman) 9”- Klein #D213 – 9NE

    Diagonal cutter 8” - Klein # D228 - 8

    Long noses pliers w/ cutter 6” - Klein # D203-6

    Long nose all purpose cutter - Klein #1010

    Knife - Klein #1550 – 24 or utility knife (any brand)

    Level 9” - Klein # 931 – 9RE

    Water pump plier 10” Klein # D502 – 10

    Tape rule 25’ - Klein # 918 – 25RE, 1” wide

    Wire stripper - Klein # 1004

    Neon voltage tester 90 – 250 volts AC/DC - ITT # 19-101, Klein # 69136 ( or equivalent)

    Tool pouch - Klein # 5165 and a belt for the pouch

    Tool belt Klein #5202m (32 “ - 40” belt width 1 ½”)

    Electrical tape - Scotch 3M Super 33+ Vinyl electrical tape

    Receptacle circuit tester - Ideal # 61 – 051, for 3 wire outlet, 0.6W, 125 volts ( or equivalent)

    Safety glasses

     

    OPTIONAL:

    Side cutting pliers (Lineman) - Klein # D2000 – 9 NETP instead of #3 D2000 has a better cutting edge

    Straight slot rotary screw driver – Klein # 670 – 6 Speeds up the installation of screws Cordless drill and screwdriver tips

  23. Occidental leather belts, bags, and pouches.

    in Accessories

    Posted

    Here's the Tool Belt I got. Its an Occidental Leather 5036 Electrician Tool Belt. I'm not an Electrician so that's why it looks so new haha. I hope to get in the IBEW soon though. 

     

    I think it would be really cool if TIA did some reviews on these Occidental Tool Belts. They are very well made and very comfortable. I went with Occidental because I heard they are the best belts. I also want to be able to pass my tools to my son someday so I figure I'll get the better stuff.

     

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