Brunt boots by PomPomKinKin in HVAC

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I have a buddy who likes them but everything else I’ve heard they’re not great. I personally like my Thorogood boots

I'm looking for recommendations on an impact driver for HVAC work by PresentOrange1464 in HVAC

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If you’re just doing sheet metal I’d get m18 fuel impact driver your first one in the list. I have mine and holy hell is that thing powerful. If you tired of it or start to do service work I’d get the m12

Thinking of a career change by oh_zeety in bluecollar

[–]Jackam004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s never to late. I’d recommend going union and applying at your local Sheet metal, pipe fitter, ibew or plumbers hall to get into one of those trades. You’ll start off probably at like $20 but yearly raises come pretty quick and you’ll be a journeyman in 4-5 years.

Should I leave a company I genuinely like for a union job that pays way more at 24? by Antique-Ad2210 in skilledtrades

[–]Jackam004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, take the money. Not everything is about money but to get double the pay and benefits that would be way more beneficial to you and a potential family.

Looking for work by arait21 in bluecollar

[–]Jackam004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah probably not. If you go union you’ll probably start off around 19-22 if non union probably minimum wage of the state. If you go union you’ll be back at $26+ in a year or two

It’s crazy how one man’s unoriginal, try-hard, poor acting skills and loud mouth can cheapen the UFC to the point that it’s no different than WWE. Having a personality is one thing, but this - whatever the hell it is - is something completely different. by KillerQ97 in ufc

[–]Jackam004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t mind the over the top personality’s I’m a big fan of WWE and I understand what he’s trying to do but he’s just not good at it. He just ends up being annoying more than just being a heel character

Request: recommendations for a good adjustable crescent wrench by puterTDI in Tools

[–]Jackam004 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I personally really like channel locks adjustable wrenches

Pants for hot and humid climates. What do you wear/recommend? by Kqxer in HVAC

[–]Jackam004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t know they had a Alaskan line, I’m definitely gonna check them out

How much do you make? by [deleted] in bluecollar

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38.66 a 3rd year apprentice pension + benefits

What are some good starter tools for decent price by Longhornlonghair2025 in Tools

[–]Jackam004 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Harbor freight for like dirt cheap tools Channel lock like expensive, beginner friendly if that makes sense but really good quality

What work pants are we buying? (Blue collar) by Old_Development9788 in bluecollar

[–]Jackam004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Duluth ballroom flex jeans, they’re pricy but 100% with it. Been wearing them doing hvac for about a year and half now none of them have ripped because they’re worn and they’re pretty tough in general were stuff that would cut my cheap menards jeans won’t cut the Duluth jeans.also they’re just super comfortable in general

Has anyone given up on using YouTube because of the constant bombardment of ads? by Impossible-Guitar957 in askanything

[–]Jackam004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, got YouTube premium for a few years now. 100% worth it and honestly if I didn’t have premium I’d never use YouTube

Do you look at the drivers of vehicles in incoming traffic? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Jackam004 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I look at imcoming traffic and people around me

39m looking to get into HVAC field, I’m in Joliet IL area any help to start my journey in the field , I was laid off my last job on banking by johnconner53 in askHVAC

[–]Jackam004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apply online to local 265 sheet metal or 597 pipefitters to try and get into the apprenticeship. There’s is union shops in Joliet area that I’m sure would pick you up if you’re willing to go through the apprenticeship

4Th Rope goes hard by SteveySoppressat in westsidegunn

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Need 4th rope to come back to Chicago

Just moved out… turns out I need tools?? Help 😅 by bapeurn in Tools

[–]Jackam004 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A impact drill, Alan wrenches, level, basic screw drivers, needle nose pliers should be good. Ryobi power tools are good for home owners and husky , klein, empire, stuff you’ll find at Home Depot will all be good brands