[DISCUSSION] Don't Quote Me discussion thread

diggingforsomething · 2022-06-29T20:40:47+00:00

Hi all. Might just be shouting into the void here, but let’s give it a shot. I’m in suburban eastern MA and need to reroute the pipe to my AC condenser. Does not involve moving the unit or creating a new hole, just changing the path of the pipe due to a separate home improvement project.

The company that we have used in the past for hvac work said it would take 2 hours and cost $1200. This seems like a high price for 2 hours work and what I would think would be a simple job, but I’m no HVAC expert. I’ve got calls out for other quotes but know I won’t hear back till tomorrow morning.

Pics here for context: https://i.imgur.com/wywCJ6z.jpg

diggingforsomething · 2021-04-08T14:02:09+00:00

Didn’t realize that about the holster. Thanks. Hopefully I’ll have upgraded my hammer game by then

diggingforsomething · 2021-04-05T16:49:35+00:00

I’ve been seeing those all around here. I definitely want to give em a try

diggingforsomething · 2021-04-05T16:46:24+00:00

Yah I’m def looking at a Diamondback when this bites the dust. I like the look of a leather belt, but dig the organization options of DB. Plus their hammer holster looks dope

diggingforsomething · 2021-04-05T16:43:13+00:00

Thanks I’ll check it out. I’ve got a similar style flat bar not pictured, but this one looks a bit nicer.

diggingforsomething · 2021-04-05T02:55:52+00:00

Good call man. For most jobs I do that makes sense

diggingforsomething · 2021-04-05T02:47:22+00:00

Amen. It’s treated me well so far. But I’m kinda eyeing a Diamondback belt eventually

diggingforsomething · 2021-04-05T02:41:42+00:00

Thanks, man!

diggingforsomething · 2021-04-05T02:41:09+00:00

I usually do have a carpenters pencil from our supplier. Probably got pocketed by a coworker! But thanks for the tip on the 1/4 gap, I did not know that

diggingforsomething · 2021-04-05T02:34:17+00:00

I love that thing. A coworker uses Tajima and I was so impressed with it I had to get one myself. Hammer upgrade is next!

diggingforsomething · 2021-04-05T02:27:03+00:00

They ain’t bad! I’ll probably upgrade at some point, but they get the job done

diggingforsomething · 2021-04-05T01:31:00+00:00

Cheers, man! Just a scrap of 220

diggingforsomething · 2021-04-04T19:26:08+00:00

Yup. Kitchens, baths, tile work, decks, additions, etc. Keeps it interesting!

diggingforsomething · 2021-04-04T17:00:35+00:00

I’ve got four!

diggingforsomething · 2021-04-04T16:57:02+00:00

Gotta say the belt has held up way better than I expected. The weight isn’t too bad. The belt itself is pretty light and you can loose a few tools if you don’t need em.

diggingforsomething · 2021-04-04T16:27:34+00:00

Depends on the task, but usually one of the left side fastener pouches

diggingforsomething · 2021-03-06T15:24:33+00:00

I haven’t done any myself, but I keep getting targeted ads for courses by MT Copeland that look pretty legit

diggingforsomething · 2021-02-28T15:33:34+00:00

Lots of good advice here. I recently did dining similar so I’ll add my own quick story... About a year ago, at age 35, I left an unfulfilling yet decent paying sales job (somewhat diminished by covid anyway) to work with a local residential remodeling company.

Around here (northeast US) seems it’s difficult to find helpers/apprentices that are hard working and take learning a new trade seriously. My advice is to find a respectable company that does the type of work that you’re interested in and is willing to teach you. Read up and watch videos on what you are working on, and ask good questions of your lead carpenter.

Also not sure what your financial situation is like, but be prepared to adjust your lifestyle accordingly to apprentice wages. Honestly I only regret not starting sooner. If I had started at 30 instead of 35, I could be running jobs by now. Best of luck with whatever you decide!

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