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Who works in the trades.

TOOLS1TOOLS1 Member Posts: 6,133
edited April 2002 in General Discussion
I noticed that there seems to be a lot of members here who work in the construction trades. Who are you and what do you do?
I used to be a welder untill the eye Dr told me to give it up (proublum not because of the welding). Now I do home remodleing and like to do restoratin on old homes. You never know what you will find in them.
Would like to build a copy of a Frank loyed Wright home sometime.
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  • etc12819etc12819 Member Posts: 140 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    General Contractor, with flooring as major business. Sell and install, also Gun dealer. And we have found some interesting stuff in some of the old buildings here in Central Washington.
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  • simonbssimonbs Member Posts: 994 ✭
    edited November -1
    I have the wonderful talent of completely screwing up any do it yourself project you can think of beyond mowing the grass . So, I call you guys , and sit back in awe of your skills wishing I didn't have two left thumbs.

    We only have a few special years with our children in which they desire our time, attention, and love. After that time is over, it is gone forever, and we will be the ones that desire their time, attention, and love. Make those few, short years count -
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  • RugerNinerRugerNiner Member Posts: 12,636 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Drywall - Frame, Hang And Finish

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  • ked-marked-mar Member Posts: 89 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was a tool-die maker for 40+ years. I retired 2 years ago. I worked for some big cop. and some small job shops. The best job I had was working for the Gov., in the 60's and 70's. Building a lot of nasty stuff. M-79, bee-hive, retarded bomb, maple leaf clusters, etc.

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  • RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    ...Mrs Rembrandt and I began the "This Old House" restoration on our home 4 years ago...don't believe it when you see those Home Improvement shows that get everything done in half an hour. So far I've been a a framer, sheetrocker, roofer, ceramic tile layer, painter, carpenter, electrician, plumber, interior decorator,.....and still have 3 more rooms to go......
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  • stanmanstanman Member Posts: 3,052
    edited November -1
    Project manager / Estimator for Remodeling contractor in Portland.
    Favorite part is once a year "Tour of Remodeled Homes". All the headaches have been solved, the project is complete and the client has 250 ticket holders per day walking through their home, telling them what a great job we did. It makes it all worth every penny they spent. (hehehe)
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  • snickerssnickers Member Posts: 359 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    HVAC Contractor

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  • smokey1smokey1 Member Posts: 76 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. I refuse to weld for money for the very reason you mentioned TOOLS.

    Frank Wright had some spectacular designs. My Grandfather lived across the street from a FLR designed house in Grand Rapids Michigan. It stood out like a sore thumb next to the cookie-cutter houses next door.

    I also had the fortune of visiting the only FLR designed service station in Cloquet Minnesota when I worked at Potlatch paper mill two years ago. It was unique to say the least. Ya gotta love FLR, and the way he inspired architecture.
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  • smokinggunsmokinggun Member Posts: 590 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Carpentry contractor, specializing in custom interior trim and currently seeking help(looking for carpenter employee) in Richmond VA area.
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    Burned out painting contractor..went to work for a gunshop on thursdays,fridays,and all gunshows.Now I only schedule small paint jobs for 3 days a week,they seem to pay better anyway.

    Of course if my wealthy friend Rembrandt could get up off of some of that scratch,it might be worth the trip to Iowa,to help finish his house.:)

    .218

    P.S. Hey ked-mar.......

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  • RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Beekeep, have you ever seen the movie "The Money Pit"?....since this restoration I don't have enough to even buy you a "used" bus ticket....
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  • the loveable rat...the loveable rat... Member Posts: 969 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i'm a failed conceptual(ha!)artist/contrator that mostly does custom high end rehab. i'm learning to not hang drywall... hey 218- long time, no buzz. must b busy at the store...
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    Rembrand...Are you sure you`re not just tryin` to compare yourself to Cary Grant?

    TLR...I just got back in from the Tampa area show,was gone since friday,but you are right,I`ve been busy.Very good to hear from you,rat!

    .218



    Edited by - 218Beekeep on 04/15/2002 23:25:19
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  • BlueTicBlueTic Member Posts: 4,072
    edited November -1
    Welder/Boilermaker/refinery tank repair. Wonderin when my Dr. will tell me the same thing.

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  • KnifecollectorKnifecollector Member Posts: 3,267 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm a plumbing contractor in North Carolina. Started one year after graduation and been at it about 12 years. Alot of new construction going on around here. Get all the work I can handle. Any other plumbing contractors out there? I would like to compare codes.
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  • offerorofferor Member Posts: 8,625 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    When I was a young married man I was for a while a screw machine apprentice but now I'm a writer -- technical, marketing, web site, videogame, script, you name it, I've done it. I have worked with a lot of machine shops and manufacturers, but not with construction firms per se, except a design and build company in Defiance Ohio whom I gave some web site help. I do have a nice portfolio of marketing work including trade ads, brochures and press releases for industrial firms, much of it full color ad agency stuff.
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  • red dogred dog Member Posts: 140 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    asphalt paving contractor for 35 years-hot as hell today!!!!!!
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  • TOOLS1TOOLS1 Member Posts: 6,133
    edited November -1
    Great response guys. Might call on your expertise some time.
    simonbs what do you do besides mow the lawn and love your childern?
    Rembrandt TOOLBABE gives you her sympathy.
    The welding was not the cause of my proublum. I have a very rare disease that affects the retina of my eyes. Doctor just recomended I quit welding.
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  • stanmanstanman Member Posts: 3,052
    edited November -1
    Offeror,
    Hey ,,,, I was a screwing machine as a young married man too!!
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  • woodsrunnerwoodsrunner Member Posts: 5,378 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ran turret lathes from 1985-1988, also did some prototype/model work at the same company(pump manufacturer)
    88-92 worked for a plumbing contractor doing alot of sewage work (pump experience)
    Since 1994 Quality control in a Davenport screw machine shop.

    Woods

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  • TorinoTorino Member Posts: 27 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Union carpenter for 19 yrs. from the land of 10,000 lakes and just as many taxes.
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  • k.stanonikk.stanonik Member Posts: 2,109 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm a laborer working for a concrete surface prep. company
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  • PDF.44PDF.44 Member Posts: 97 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Operating Engineer for 38 years. One year into retirement.
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  • BigTexBigTex Member Posts: 64 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Supervisor for a power line construction company, journeyman lineman and cableman. In Texas.
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  • SawzSawz Member Posts: 6,049
    edited November -1
    Contractor with specialty finish Carpenter currently working for a company doing high end stair and railing installations
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  • Hans GrueberHans Grueber Member Posts: 244 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Independent roofing contractor, I specailize in copper standing seam, flat seam, batten seam, and horizontal seam roofs. All custom, "hand-made" work. I also do chimney flashings and ornate copper light fixtures. I also do slate work, new construction, and repairs, and unfortunatly most other types of roofs.
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  • old single shotsold single shots Member Posts: 3,594
    edited November -1
    Painter-Painting Contractor 31 years.Burned out also.Only take small jobs now.Spend more time with my guns and less with the brush now.
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  • Jody CommanderJody Commander Member Posts: 855 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Comedian: not a full time professional yet, but I hope to be elected some day,I do improv and set material for other journeymen on the circuit and sometimes sell my body to on the streets to survive,well, it's not really My body, but I did find it.
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