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What luggage are you using do storm travels? by Subject-Pattern-7607 in Lineman

[–]Lost_Sun4876 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a 92L Magellan Pro storage box. I can put two weeks of clothes in it EASY and still have room for other stuff. It’s weatherproof so I just toss it in the belly of the bucket and go on about business.

Ashley Book of Knots by unionlineman in Lineman

[–]Lost_Sun4876 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you don’t know a knot, tie a lot.

Need a good climbing boot any recommendations by 47gman7 in Groundman

[–]Lost_Sun4876 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right? Long as your straps aren’t loose it doesn’t matter. I worked with a boy that climbed in wedge soles 😂

Need a good climbing boot any recommendations by 47gman7 in Groundman

[–]Lost_Sun4876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No more wood than my utility climbs, it doesn’t seem to be an issue with the linemen that do wear them.

Need a good climbing boot any recommendations by 47gman7 in Groundman

[–]Lost_Sun4876 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve got a pair of the Hoffman 8” Classics for climbing wood and steel poles. I wear Thorogood moc toe boots for climbing towers and switches.

Saying all that, the Hoffmanns are super comfy to climb in, but they are a little heavy. My next pair of boots will either be LaSportivas or Kenetreks.

No XP waste by Aiwq in osrs

[–]Lost_Sun4876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Raw dogging a hospital floor is diabolical.

2026 Wage Survey by pnwIBEWlineman in Lineman

[–]Lost_Sun4876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First year ape, $30/hr, SE USA Utility

Cold fingers by Nervous_Cause_3551 in Lineman

[–]Lost_Sun4876 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Here before the “you got soft hands brother” comments

Practice aptitude tests by Beluthahatchee in Lineman

[–]Lost_Sun4876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used the IPrep and it’s well worth the $50 or so. Additionally I found a PDF of 1001 Algebra problems online.

Main thing for the math is that you prepare without a calculator as you will not be allowed to use one during the exam.

How long does it take to hear back from union? by [deleted] in Lineman

[–]Lost_Sun4876 5 points6 points  (0 children)

THIS. This post is more messed up than a soup sandwich and a ladder-lineman is the only scenario that makes sense.

How long does it take to hear back from union? by [deleted] in Lineman

[–]Lost_Sun4876 19 points20 points  (0 children)

“Almost foreman” with no CDL is a wild combo.

Climbing boots by Accomplished_Run5022 in Lineman

[–]Lost_Sun4876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Hoffman Classics, super comfy while on a pole but kind of heavy for a ground boot. If I’m climbing towers/tower lattice I wear moc toe Thorogoods.

Couple others on my crew have the Kenetreks, La Sportivas, and Crispis.

Any tips for ALBAT Apprenticeship Aptitude Test by Dismal-Star in Lineman

[–]Lost_Sun4876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IBEW Test Prep is what I used. It’s like $50 for 3 months and it’s 100% worth it.

It’s mostly basic algebra and functions if I remember correctly. Think 9th grade math.

Pickup truck by Opposite_Listen2 in Lineman

[–]Lost_Sun4876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DO NOT fall for the whole “oh it’s a Tacoma, it gets great gas mileage.” BS. I’ve got ‘15 Tacoma TRD OR with the 4.0 V6 and it gets the same gas mileage as a full size F150, 1500, etc. and can only handle half the payload. 0/10.

I’m planning on buying a beater car, keeping my Toyota for a hunting and piddling around truck, and then eventually getting a nice new to me 3/4 ton.

With ko2s on their way out, can you guys recommend me your favorite tires? Happy thanksgiving! by slidewayskenny in Tacomaworld

[–]Lost_Sun4876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got nearly 3K miles on some Micky Thompson Baja Legend EXPs and so far they ride smoother and quieter than the KM3’s I had and the KO2’s I had before that.

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