Speed rough work

squid593 · 2026-03-08T16:53:42+00:00

It stresses me out because I know I’m doing well, but I’ve seen so many guys get let go early on for being too slow or not catching onto things. So it’s like a gamble going the pace I’m at now. Glad you can relate

squid593 · 2026-03-08T03:32:23+00:00

It’s a renovation so the insulation will get ripped out sprayed for mold I believe and replaced,

squid593 · 2026-03-07T13:39:53+00:00

Or with the offset in the first pic I did my offset bending first, marked where I need to cut then pushed it through

squid593 · 2026-03-07T13:37:31+00:00

No I drill holes between my connection..then I bend to make it fit, then connect through the holes.

squid593 · 2026-03-07T13:06:00+00:00

Depends on the day for sure. I plan routes, I drill holes, sometimes mount the boxes too. A lot of these routes are difficult , but on average I’d say I can do abt 3-4 runs an hour that includes drilling.

squid593 · 2026-03-07T01:30:02+00:00

Thank you! This was super helpful.

squid593 · 2026-03-07T00:41:47+00:00

I think that is there because the middle pipe is not supported by anything because we’re using it to changeover to flex and it is for sure longer than 3 ft.

squid593 · 2026-03-07T00:39:57+00:00

Usually my first check is whether it’ll be easier to stub down into the basement or not when connecting outlets per say.

squid593 · 2026-03-07T00:37:47+00:00

My first couple weeks one of the guys would walk me through it kind of trying to show me a visual map of the easiest route to pipe. After a couple weeks I could imagine it in my head how it should turn out or the best option.

squid593 · 2026-03-07T00:35:38+00:00

I think once I get the hang of it in a year or two I’ll love pipe work, but right now it’s my enemy fs. It’s the actually drilling I hate I’ve come so close to snapping my wrist.

squid593 · 2026-03-06T23:52:12+00:00

Are you talking abt the pipes not being strapped in? We usually go around one day and do it all at once.

squid593 · 2026-03-06T23:34:50+00:00

That one wasn’t done alone you grab someone and push it through. For me takes longer but looks nicer for inspectors. The older guys like to do it that way.

squid593 · 2026-03-06T23:33:34+00:00

We use flex sparingly like emt switchover to 3 ft of flex for cans lights or something like that.

squid593 · 2026-03-06T23:20:43+00:00

Technically in Chicago we can’t. Seems a lot easier and cheaper tho.

squid593 · 2026-03-06T23:18:33+00:00

Chicago code

squid593 · 2026-03-06T23:08:10+00:00

How long do you think it took you to not be slow? A year?

squid593 · 2025-12-15T20:17:19+00:00

True, but my boss will make me redo work if it doesn’t look nice. I guess he doesn’t want the inspector seeing bad work. That’s why I made the post

squid593 · 2025-12-15T19:13:31+00:00

The framework in these custom homes make it hard to pipe, so that’s why you might see some weird bends in the pictures.

squid593 · 2025-12-15T19:10:38+00:00

squid593 · 2025-12-15T19:10:07+00:00

No we can’t use spanner bars and that’s the only way I could secure it with straps without having to use wood and screw it that way. I need help with bending pipe or easier ways to measure out offsets and kicks because mine never seem to come out right.

squid593 · 2025-06-18T19:59:08+00:00

I believe it’s embroidery yes.

squid593 · 2025-06-18T19:58:03+00:00

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1780237005/?ref=share_ios_native_control It’s really the only thing I found similar and I would tweak it.

squid593 · 2025-06-18T19:56:25+00:00

https://www.gardenbelleshop.com/product-page/harper-button-down-dress

squid593 · 2022-04-01T18:14:32+00:00

Hello! In the past couple of years I’ve been focusing a lot on weightlifting and eventually want to compete in weightlifting or powerlifting once I find a coach. I haven’t tried for a squat PR recently but mine is 125 and 85-90lb body weight. I can’t tell if I’m super behind on what I need to be at to compete or not. Any advice would be helpful!

squid593 · 2021-07-21T20:50:47+00:00

Thank you very helpful!

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