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• discocactus@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  Measuring tape, speed square, pencil, bags, durable and weather appropriate clothes/shoes. Lunch. Water. It’s just the industry standard.

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  • HubertManne@piefed.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    thats not to bad but I honestly do not know what a speed square is unless its that little 90 degree angled metal thing maybe?

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    • FudgyMcTubbs@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

      It’s that little 90 degree angled metal thing.

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      • HubertManne@piefed.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

        ok so thats not to bad. really everything discocactus listed is pretty common in any job except for the pencil, tape measure, and speed square. The speed square is then the only not common thing.

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• A_Union_of_Kobolds@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  If youre super green (no experience at all) they wont expect much. You wont need much for the first year other than being able to show up, listen to directions, and not hurt yourself or others.

  A framing crew will expect you to have basic hand tools more than a general construction company would. One is teaching you a trade and the other just wants a laborer.

  Being a good helper gets you started toward something better. A lead, a contractor, whatever. I work for myself now, and that is very achievable for anyone.

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• A_Union_of_Kobolds@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  Depends on the trade but tape measure and pencil+sharpie is standard. Framers will need hammer and speed square, electrician will need strippers, lineman pliers, etc.

  Most stuff will be provided by whoever youre working with but you’ll be expected to invest in your tools periodically. If you have to borrow something twice, you should pick it up.

  Also, good protective shoes. Im a big fan of my Keens.

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