General Construction

Is it normal for an iQ228 dry cut saw to leave jagged edges on stone offcuts?

I've been working on this stone patio for what feels like forever and I finally broke down and got the iQ228 dry cut sa...

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posted by pike_fox

4 comments posted 23h posted by pike_fox

Is it really a big deal to have a beer or two while on a job site?

I’ve been doing bathroom remodels with my boss for a bit now, and we usually have a pretty good rhythm going. The other...

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posted by RidgeNic39

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Why do jobsite nicknames always seem to be the opposite of the truth?

I've been working on this residential framing crew for about three weeks now and things are going okay, but the naming...

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posted by BearTorque_1981

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Will bright paint actually stop my gear from walking off the job?

I’ve gone trough three speed squares and way too many 35-foot Stanley FatMax tapes lately, and I am honestly at my wit'...

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posted by TorqueScout

4 comments posted 2d posted by TorqueScout

Anyone else struggle with replacing old gear vs keeping the 'broken in' feel?

I finally pulled the trigger on a new head for my Martinez M1 after beating the original one to death for about five ye...

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posted by Joe_Cliff_1961

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Spent way too much time hunting for a mounting bolt

I was out on a job today installing a new ceiling fan and absolutely lost my mind looking for one of the bracket bolts....

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posted by ArrowSpark_1969

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Finally dialed in my site lunch for the summer heat

Finally got my cooler situation sorted for these long shifts on the residential site. I used to hit the drive-thru ever...

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posted by cedar_sage

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Are these new humanoid robotic arms actually viable for high-precision masonry on-site?

I’ve been reading up on those half-humanoid systems that are supposedly able to coordinate with each other for outdoor...

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posted by StormSage

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Just finished the framework on the garage extension and heard a classic

We finally got the headers up on the garage project after three days of fighting with the lumber delivery being warped....

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posted by copper_keeper

4 comments posted 1w posted by copper_keeper

Is it worth pursuing an Electrical Engineering Technology degree if I'm not great at math?

I just finished wiring up my first lightbulb in my construction class today and it felt pretty good to acutally see it...

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posted by RunnerAnvil_1984

5 comments posted 1w posted by RunnerAnvil_1984

Tips for managing sawzall blades that nobody talks about

I’ve spent way too many years watching guys struggle with the foreman just to get a fresh pack of carbide teeth. If you...

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posted by ForgeMaker

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Found a new site mascot hiding in the excavator

We were wrapping up some morning checks out in Barberton when we heard this high-pitched meowing coming from the excava...

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posted by ArrowJoe32

5 comments posted 1w posted by ArrowJoe32

Found a goldmine of straight studs for the shop expansion

I headed down to the yard this morning expecting the usual battle with the lumber pile, but I ended up hitting the jack...

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posted by BasaltLynx702

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Anyone else prefer skipping the house wrap on metal siding?

I've been watching a few guys lately install corrugated metal panels directly onto the wood framing without any house w...

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posted by DuskEcho35

7 comments posted 2w posted by DuskEcho35

Is it normal for these robotic dogs to be running solo around active piping zones?

We just had one of those Boston Dynamics-looking spot dogs show up on our site this week for site monitoring and scanni...

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posted by PikeJoe28

5 comments posted 2w posted by PikeJoe28