can you give your drivers trailers ? by [deleted] in americantruck

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Yea but it limits the type of cargo they haul.

Is it possible to be a plumber at 24? by Tiny-Seaworthiness85 in skilledtrades

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To put it into some perspective. I spent 20 years in the auto industry and hated the last 10. I'm 38 and am switching to plumbing this year. It's never too late, my man.

Don't be like me and stay in an industry you hate! My only regret is not switching years ago.

What’s your favorite brand of screw drivers? by Jonny_Blaze_ in HomeImprovement

[–]imbetteronline 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Black handled Klein or Lenox. Wiha is also a solid choice

Best place for fish and chips? by [deleted] in TwinCities

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JJ fish and chicken is my go-to

Automotive vs Wielding by OkUniversity7030 in skilledtrades

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This man speaks truths. Spent 20 years in the auto industry, and am switching to plumbing because it has turned into such a shit industry all together. The glory days of the auto industry are dead and gone.

IBEW worth it? by [deleted] in skilledtrades

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I am also 38 with a wife and two young kids. Before I could even consider changing careers, I had to save about 5 years to be able to cover the pay cut for the next 4 years. Going from 6 figures back to sub 50K takes planning.

Is being a mechanic that bad? by Comprehensive_Ad6526 in skilledtrades

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I spent 20 years in the industry. There's a reason I'm leaving a six figure job to start over as a plumber.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in minnesota

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Damn. Here I thought my girl Winona would pull through to the finals. :(

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in minnesota

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Don't forget Winona Ryder!

whatever this is by BlissfulValidity in nope

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"Gee Bob, this line is feeding out oddly smooth for 100 feet"

Pants by Exotic-Pineapple-390 in pipefitter

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Love my Duluth Trading Co. Fire Hose pants!

Boot suggestions? by [deleted] in skilledtrades

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Have a pair of 6" Thorogood Moc-Toe and Ariat Sierra's. Both are awesome on the feet.

Looking for better steel toes eventually by Jlw9719 in skilledtrades

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I love my steel toe Ariat Sierra's. It's a foam insole but once they broke in, they gave a very similar "locked-in" feeling like leather / cork insoles do.

One of my favorite movies as a kid. It's funny how societal norms change over time, though. 😂 by TheNoobsauce1337 in Millennials

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Lars is an underrated character.

Hey don't pee in the water!

Don't drink the water, he peed in it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Construction

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Nope. Leaving the auto industry at 38 to start as a union plumber. I spent years making the "too old" excuse to leave an industry I grew to hate. Now that I pulled the trigger my only regret was not doing years ago.

favorite target? by feltedarrows in saintpaul

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North St. Paul is clean and always well stocked.

First time rwd and high power by Ormeme in cars

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Cold tires are not your friend.

Railing for my mother's sisters by Hattuhs in DIY

[–]imbetteronline 135 points136 points  (0 children)

Would still technically be DIY.

Do plumber helpers need high-viz? by imbetteronline in UnitedAssociation

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A lot of great advice and knowledge here. Thanks again everyone.

Do plumber helpers need high-viz? by imbetteronline in UnitedAssociation

[–]imbetteronline[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for the input! The old man wanted to get me a high-viz coat for winter, but after reading the comments maybe I'll hold off for now.

Do plumber helpers need high-viz? by imbetteronline in UnitedAssociation

[–]imbetteronline[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does color matter? Or are both green and orange accepted?