What do I need to know when starting as a 1st year Apprentice Carpenter?

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  • čas přidán 31. 07. 2021
  • A lot in this one, but had a bit to go through. Also wanted to take some time to send a big shout to all Apprentices everywhere. Keep it up guys and get it done!!!
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Komentáře • 31

  • @likeyoumeanit5425
    @likeyoumeanit5425 Před 2 lety +11

    Another great vid man! Also thanks for sharing the info about the loan. I'm currently half way through a 3 month trial so I guess technically I haven't started my apprenticeship yet. I actually thought the government gave you the loan as a lump sum but good to know exactly how it works, thanks for clarifying my man! - Francesco

  • @PaulXerxen
    @PaulXerxen Před 10 měsíci +2

    Fist day for me tomorrow as a mature age carpentry apprentice. Thanks for sharing your journey mate

  • @arranbrearey7236
    @arranbrearey7236 Před 2 lety +2

    Loved this really helped cheers mate

  • @nathaniel9195
    @nathaniel9195 Před rokem

    Got my first day tomorrow thanks for the video!!

  • @DaddyHexler
    @DaddyHexler Před 2 lety +3

    Great information mate thanks

  • @LucasGresham610
    @LucasGresham610 Před 2 lety +3

    As an electrician it’s the most used/important tool would most definitely be the lineman’s or in my area we just call them Klein’s

  • @drewinstallshardware
    @drewinstallshardware Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great video. Thanks!

  • @happykal11
    @happykal11 Před 2 lety +1

    When I worked for a plumbing and heating business I can’t the of a key tool really. I was never told to bring my own tools I always had tools available to me. In hind site this was a poor choice on my part. I did start bringing my own tools to make it easier for my self.
    For the plumbing we did a lot of copper instillations. So pipe cutters, pipe brushes, rolls of emory cloth, torch head, mapp gas tank, 12” & 8” crescent wrench, pair of 8” adjustable pliers, claw hammer, #2 Philips, # Robertson and flat head screw driver. a cordless drill is essential. Tape measure and knife.
    For heating part of things. Al the plumbing tools work. Don’t mix your oil crescent wrenches with your fresh water wrenches to avoid contamination. Pipe wrenches, aviation snips, reciprocating saws. Adjustable wrenches and screw drivers.
    Probably my most used tool was a tape measure and adjustable pliers.

    • @midlifecarpentry
      @midlifecarpentry  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the input mate. I like to think a Apprentice Plumber could get something from that. Nice one!!!

    • @happykal11
      @happykal11 Před 2 lety

      @@midlifecarpentry I hope it helps some one. The crew I worked with were good people and taught me a lot, but no one told me what I should have carry in my tool box or on my person. One thing I don’t remember seeing though was anyone wearing a tool pouch. I believe if anyone is doing new installations on homes they should invest in a tool belt to hold screws, pipe hangers, fittings and what ever gear you need for the job. This would have saved me time and headaches. With the exception of working in crawl spaces.

  • @brianlindsay2727
    @brianlindsay2727 Před 2 měsíci +1

    cat's paw? in canada it's called a FU-bar, usually used when you need a correction. where's the chalk line?

    • @midlifecarpentry
      @midlifecarpentry  Před 2 měsíci

      FU bar. I like that. Honestly though gets used alot for demo works. And the chalk line is very much a staple for me these days. I did another in my tool built vid now I'm 3rd year. A few things changed. :)

  • @cookdislander4372
    @cookdislander4372 Před rokem +1

    The stanley 8m is handsdown best tape in the world. I always laugh when people turn up to work with them big ass fancy exspensive for show tapes hahaha. Great video

    • @midlifecarpentry
      @midlifecarpentry  Před rokem

      Always a go to hey.

    • @alessiomarin1218
      @alessiomarin1218 Před 7 měsíci +1

      It might be the case that the construction quality and therefore damage-resistance on those is better, but people forget that weight, ease of handling, and affordability are factors almost as important as the distance you can safely drop it from is.

  • @juliamiller1465
    @juliamiller1465 Před rokem +2

    What a mf lad. Luv ya content mate❤

  • @muhammadanas8314
    @muhammadanas8314 Před 10 měsíci

    I have to start 2 year cabinet maker course start in within month. So, after how many days, months or year I will bale to start apprenticeship.

  • @bartbug1
    @bartbug1 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice vid mate, do you stop for smoko and lunch or just have one break during the day?

    • @midlifecarpentry
      @midlifecarpentry  Před 2 lety

      Hi Mate, we all choose to just stop for smoko and carry on till finish. Technically knocking off that half hour early. That's how our crew works, others maybe different.

  • @conduct2
    @conduct2 Před 9 měsíci +1

    As a first year, do they supply you with tools at the start?

    • @midlifecarpentry
      @midlifecarpentry  Před 8 měsíci

      Hi Mate, Tools being available depends on who you work for. I had most basic stuff covered before I started and worked out what I needed from there. Always best to ask the question before you start.