So tomorrow I have managed to find work as a mate installing conduit and cable trays. This is my first time other than collage working as a mate and I am nervous as I have never installed conduit on big buildings any advice would be helpful also I was told to take basic hand tools any advice on this as well.
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Listen and take note of what the bloke in charge says.
Ask for a threading machine. A day of 20mm conduit threads with old tap and die and you got Popeyes arms
Much cheaper than a gym membership tho.
wimp.
Not going to happen LS, O[ should be prepared to work hard, don't worry about being a Dogs body, the more you whinge the less you will be thought of, stay cool and focused you will become a respected member of the team I'm sure, dig in and soak it up, and learn how to brew a decent cuppa, good luk and well done for securing a Mates job.wimp.
good start there. yous got the right attitude.
thought we weren't allowed to kick apprentices/mates anymore. some EU directive
People tapping away on Cell phone Pees me right off, at work if I was Boss Man I would nail the phone to the nearest joist, no place for Cells at work, leave it for tea and lunch breaks, even then out of my sight unless it's life or death, bloody things
. Oh keep the work place tidy.
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As already said measure twice and cut once. Good set square for tray is essential.
Awhh I shall grab one tomorrow.
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10mm and/or 11mm open ended spanners for gutter bolt nuts.
17mm combination spanner for nuts and bolts (might also need 13mm).
Wide flat screwdriver for gutter bolts.
Heavy duty 12 inch hacksaw.
Hammer.
Measuring tape.
Set Square.
Might need a chalk line.
Fine point Sharpie.
Torpedo spirit level.
17mm combination spanner for nuts and bolts (might also need 13mm).
Wide flat screwdriver for gutter bolts.
Heavy duty 12 inch hacksaw.
Hammer.
Measuring tape.
Set Square.
Might need a chalk line.
Fine point Sharpie.
Torpedo spirit level.
I was taught with a combination square. That is most likely what I will get
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under a fiver @ b&q. :
Magnusson Combination square | DIY at B&Q
This Magnusson combination square is made from hard wearing steel. It's perfect for detailed DIY tasks that need to be accurately measured.
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Yeah hope all goes well Ashley.
I’m surprised that more isn’t made of this. Smart phones must be responsible for the loss of millions of working hours. They probably also present a safety issue.People tapping away on Cell phone Pees me right off, at work if I was Boss Man I would nail the phone to the nearest joist, no place for Cells at work, leave it for tea and lunch breaks, even then out of my sight unless it's life or death, bloody things
I know a wood mill we do work at it is instant dismissal if seen to be using one on the process line.
Timekeeping
Be there ready to work on or before agreed time.
There is nothing more annoying than hearing the words I am only 5 minutes late, what’s the problem?
Do not get caught standing round doing nothing.
If all else fails there is always some sweeping up to be done.
Ask questions about anything you are not sure on.
No question is a dumb question, unless it’s the 3rd time of asking it.
Enjoy yourself. Work should be something you like doing most of the time.
Best of luck.
Be there ready to work on or before agreed time.
There is nothing more annoying than hearing the words I am only 5 minutes late, what’s the problem?
Do not get caught standing round doing nothing.
If all else fails there is always some sweeping up to be done.
Ask questions about anything you are not sure on.
No question is a dumb question, unless it’s the 3rd time of asking it.
Enjoy yourself. Work should be something you like doing most of the time.
Best of luck.
How did it go, are you still at it
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Yes mate stop keeping us in suspense 
Of course he is, and he kept his smart phone in his pocket.
That's why he's not on here telling us all about it !
That's why he's not on here telling us all about it !
Or he's chopped a couple off....Either that or his fingers are to tired to type
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Well,it's one explanation,one warning on finding that the former was ignored...then it's just a simple case of checking which pocket it is in,on a further transgression,and the selection of a task,during which,a loss of balance causes a breakage
Some of these devices are a grand a pop,and still,nobody seems to treat either the value or others safety advice,with any respect.
Good for you looks a great site to be on. That sort of experience is gold dust.
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