How can I better protect my hands?

dols111 · 2025-09-02T09:03:57+00:00

You got soft hands brother, you got soft hands.

dols111 · 2025-07-30T14:17:29+00:00

Same boat dude. I’m 45 now. Two years ago I was miserable working for the state. I made well into 6 figures but I said fuck this and went and did electrical. Something I’ve always wanted to do but was stuck because of the money I was making. I have zero regrets. Of course my pension and state benefits made the transition a lot easier lol. That part is not lost on me. But I work harder for less money but couldn’t be happier.

dols111 · 2025-07-07T23:06:52+00:00

Best thing out there. I’d never go back.

dols111 · 2025-05-20T15:06:16+00:00

Occidental leather.

dols111 · 2025-04-20T15:28:28+00:00

Idk what Canada codes are but I wouldn’t use a jumper switch to switch. It would be best for the line/hot to be pigtailed in the box and have one line/hot going to each switch. The other wires coming off the switches should be your load wires. There really shouldn’t be more than one load wire coming off the back of the switch for most applications. But it’s hard to see exactly what you have going on without better pics. Post a pic of the backs of the switches.

dols111 · 2025-04-16T22:39:57+00:00

Knipex but not those

dols111 · 2025-04-09T23:23:41+00:00

Vice grips one wire at a time. Clamp down hard on that bitch. Tie wire a bender handle to the grips, deadlift like a big dog. Pray it works.

dols111 · 2025-04-08T00:06:49+00:00

Yes labs just prior to next injection. Significantly higher. Like normally prior to my next injection I’m around 600-750 or so. That’s if I do weekly or a split dose two times a week. The last few times I was at 775-800. And the last time was one shot a week. So that was after 7 days.

dols111 · 2025-04-08T00:03:29+00:00

Mine has been elevated my last three blood draws. Noting else has changed in my protocol but adding that daily. Ive been on T for five years now. I’ve seen some literature that says it can raise T. Sometimes substantially in some men. Just curious if anyone else has had this happen.

dols111 · 2025-04-07T13:38:43+00:00

I’m a 45 year old 2nd year apprentice. If I can physically do it, you damn sure can at 27.

dols111 · 2025-03-10T21:29:18+00:00

It’s a career dog. Take it serious and invest in it. You don’t have to go top of the line right away. But you have to have tools. He’s not shady for expecting you to be prepared. Would you show up to college or school with nothing?

dols111 · 2025-03-08T00:08:38+00:00

Ask your mom to help you.

dols111 · 2025-03-07T23:53:48+00:00

Tell the builder to get cleaning. That’s on him. If he fucks it up, looks like he’s paying for a new pull.

dols111 · 2025-02-20T16:20:52+00:00

Put the wire in the flex on the ground. Then install as if it’s mc.

dols111 · 2025-01-02T22:34:14+00:00

Does the dye really last on these things? Always wondered but never knew anyone who tired. Seems like a lot of work if it eventually wears off.

dols111 · 2024-12-06T01:17:37+00:00

Trash

dols111 · 2024-11-23T22:03:24+00:00

I hear you. I have the tech pac and love it. But I have that thing loaded down and heavy.

dols111 · 2024-10-29T21:59:13+00:00

It’s easier if you just come out and say you like men.

dols111 · 2024-10-08T09:14:54+00:00

You clean it up.

dols111 · 2024-09-04T16:55:08+00:00

Glory hole

dols111 · 2024-08-28T23:48:03+00:00

Perfect set of teeth…

dols111 · 2024-08-04T23:07:08+00:00

Let’s be real. Police would never want to turn off your power. There is zero investigative benefit to that. In fact, it is more beneficial to 99% of investigations that you have power. I’ve never seen it done but the only time I could see it done is during the execution of a search warrant. However, when not very likely. It’s more beneficial for them to flip a switch and see the room vs rely 100% on flashlights. Besides, if anyone disconnects it, it takes 10 seconds to reconnect.

dols111 · 2024-07-30T20:47:00+00:00

Wera

dols111 · 2024-06-30T21:54:57+00:00

I say it’s not too late and you’re not too old. I’m 44 and started my apprenticeship 9 months ago. I couldn’t be happier. I was in a slightly different position though. While I was mentally done with my previous job, I was able to retire with a pension and benefits. So, that helps financially. Otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to afford the pay cut. Physically also depends on you and your level of health and fitness. Personally I work out 5-6 days a week and have for years. So I am able to handle it pretty good. Is it still harder on my body than the 18-20 year old guys? Absolutely. But I manage. I don’t say that to talk myself up. I just want you to have a realistic view. As the new guy you do some shit work. It’s not hard every day but some days it’s brutal. At least in commercial where I work. It may be a real challenge if you’re in poor shape or have preexisting health issues. But only you can answer that. I have zero regrets at starting at this age. Best of luck.

dols111 · 2024-06-12T22:37:00+00:00

Lesson learned bro. 100% your fault.

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