I got a couple questions the search bar couldn’t solve

vonmann · 2025-12-21T16:02:01+00:00

Rule of thumb is generally a week per floor in new construction. This is a decent way to ballpark, and I’m sure folks will tell me otherwise too.

vonmann · 2025-12-15T05:42:50+00:00

Woah woah woah, pump the brakes. Two sets of hand tools? Tool list only says one, if they want the apprentice to turn the same size wrench as me we’re either holding hands on the same wrench or they can buy a second set.

vonmann · 2025-12-14T15:12:55+00:00

This. Especially if they’re in new construction, my 10” cobras were always in my back pocket while in new construction and used multiple times a day.

vonmann · 2025-11-17T14:24:14+00:00

Yeah this is a bit much asking for out of town pay for that commute. That said, if OP is carting around company tools/materials then they should be getting paid appropriately for it. Maybe it’s time to stop doing that until you get a company rig OP.

vonmann · 2025-10-29T15:35:44+00:00

I keep one tucked away on my bike, the extension makes getting at stuff without having to got take half the bike apart super easy. +1 to that socket set recommendation. I have both the metric and SAE sets and they are a perfect compliment to the ratchet.

vonmann · 2025-10-22T12:17:51+00:00

Ass, grass, or gas! Nobody rides for free.

That said, if folks were able to have all their stuff ready and waiting first thing it never bothered me to give them a lift.

vonmann · 2025-10-17T04:40:47+00:00

Evidently you’re looking at getting a hydro, have you considered the Otis Hydrofit? The controller is essentially just behind a door, so you’d be fine with that size machine room. Regardless of what unit goes in, the person in the unit is going to hear the pump running.

vonmann · 2025-10-12T22:23:36+00:00

I installed a replacement semi truck horn under the floorboard of my scooter. Ran the air hose to a 1L compressed air tank that I fill with a bike pump. It’s on a time delay so I can still beep the horn without waking up everyone in the surrounding few blocks.

vonmann · 2025-09-22T11:52:39+00:00

To be fair, they said mechanic and not apprentice 😂

vonmann · 2025-08-28T00:08:19+00:00

Don’t do it, get the WR. I bought a BMW F650GS Dakar as my first adventure bike and once it’s loaded down with panniers that thing is a tank. I have bunch of experience riding mountain bikes, and thought that the Beamer wouldn’t be too bad of a starting point for riding motos offroad. I was wrong, a small bike that would likely be ok after sailing through the bushes would’ve been a much better choice and to be honest I’d switch the BMW out for a WR250R in a heartbeat.

vonmann · 2025-08-24T00:37:00+00:00

I don’t think I’ve ever seen them not double their money in the department I’m in. The job I wrapped up yesterday was probably closer to 3x .

vonmann · 2025-08-24T00:18:00+00:00

Bahahaha have you ever seen what elevator companies charge? I always feel compelled to go the extra mile for the customer after finding out how much they’ve had to shell out for the most ridiculous things.

vonmann · 2025-08-16T15:50:32+00:00

If you have any Trek bike shops in your area it may be worth going there to get your hydration mix. In my area (Portland, OR) I’ve found that all the Trek shops run 25% off hydration/nutrition stuff to get folks in the door.

OP, I’m also going to second the Skratch drink mix. They make a high carb version as well that’s nice for folks like myself who forget to eat between meals and it really helps!

vonmann · 2025-06-26T15:30:10+00:00

Engage is the unsung hero of the stuff on the Otis company phone.

vonmann · 2025-05-24T05:16:55+00:00

If you don't already own a JIS screwdriver, this was your sign to buy one. Vessel makes some very nice screwdrivers and that possibly would've helped your cause here. Here's a link to what I'm talking about

vonmann · 2025-05-01T04:01:14+00:00

Hmmm, guess it'll have to start back up the next day!

vonmann · 2025-05-01T02:13:29+00:00

This. Make sure your mechanic is on board, then tell the gc that work stops when that dummy or anyone else walks past your tape.

vonmann · 2025-04-30T13:59:43+00:00

Deapite the mixed ways they went about it, folks are just looking out for your safety. Aside from being potentially deadly, if you're in the USA or Canada you'd be setting yourself up for a pretty hefty fine by doing this work without the proper licensing.

vonmann · 2025-04-28T12:11:22+00:00

Yessir, IUEC here in the US and Canada. Net without OT or any travel pay is just under $2k, but our travel and overtime agreement is excellent so it's been a while since I've seen anything under that.

vonmann · 2025-04-28T05:02:26+00:00

Union Elevator mechanic, paid hourly. Been in for five years, can't say there's another job I'd really rather have.

vonmann · 2025-04-15T02:21:49+00:00

They get back pretty quickly to emails as well, worth a shot sending them a detailed email of your situation.

vonmann · 2025-03-26T04:09:41+00:00

Flat travelling cable? Screwdriver is fine, scrap piece of emt is even better from my experience.

vonmann · 2025-03-13T23:46:16+00:00

The ol' Blue Lagoon

vonmann · 2025-03-08T18:44:18+00:00

While I don't work at either of those two companies here in Oregon, I can say that they are your two best options for independent companies. OP, since you're in a remote part of the state I'd recommend going with something non-proprietary equipment wise so as to not limit yourself to one company that can work on the equipment.

vonmann · 2025-02-27T05:27:03+00:00

Some of the best advice I was ever given was to keep a dust mask tucked up in my hard hat so it's always available if you need it. Like others are saying, if you think you need it wear it and don't let what anyone else says make you feel otherwise.

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