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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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RidgeNic39

4 1mo RidgeNic39

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...

6 1mo

BearTorque_1981

6 1mo BearTorque_1981

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'...

4 1mo

TorqueScout

4 1mo 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...

5 1mo

Joe_Cliff_1961

5 1mo Joe_Cliff_1961

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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ArrowSpark_1969

3 1mo ArrowSpark_1969

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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cedar_sage

3 1mo cedar_sage

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...

3 1mo

StormSage

3 1mo StormSage

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....

4 1mo

copper_keeper

4 1mo 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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RunnerAnvil_1984

5 1mo 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...

5 1mo

ForgeMaker

5 1mo ForgeMaker

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...

5 1mo

ArrowJoe32

5 1mo 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...

5 2mos

BasaltLynx702

5 2mos BasaltLynx702

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...

7 2mos

DuskEcho35

7 2mos 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...

5 2mos

PikeJoe28

5 2mos PikeJoe28

Should I be selling my texture samples as art?

I saw a piece of wall art today that was literally just a board with heavy mud texture on it, and it was listed for a h...

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AnvilCal_1959

5 2mos AnvilCal_1959

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