First Year Apprentice? Get These Tools!

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[benbenavente]

Bravo Brother. I'm a first year apprentice in California and the firm I work for literally has us working with everything from transits, Lazers, all the battery operated tools, beam saws, running all terrain forklifts, manlifts, boomlifts, skip loaders, ect. I think we're, "thrown to the WOLVES". Because there is a huge shortage of young blood in the industry. It's great that Leadership See's the value in young apprentice's, " Rising to the Occasion". Nothing but RESPECT and Admiration for you Sir.
Best Regards
Benny J
1st year apprentice
Local Union 46

[murraycrichton]

In the UK as an apprentice you need to master the art of tea making.

[christophercrowle]

Your guys comments on useing hand tools only is correct. First years of my apprenticeship I cut everything by hand even ply and also handing doors was all done with hand planes and chisels. Haveing worked in nz granted for only 3 years I found that when the power went off, for whatever reason no one could cut square with a handsaw majority of guys even struggled to nail by hand. I do believe learning the basics doing things by hand is crucial before useing electric. Keep up the good work bro.

[natejm]

That’s a great intro for young lads and lasses getting into the trade. A big seller on YouTube over here in North America has been quality videos on tips, tricks, do’s, don’ts, instructions on how to use each of these tools.

I know they have greatly accelerated my learning, and are a great way to pull more viewers into your channel. Plus you may have tricks that old dogs may not have, or other old dogs may have input into ideas you may not have. The beauty of this platform is the ability to share, so thank you for sharing.

Cheers

[pcatful]

You also get more control on the pull. So even with a push saw the beginning of a cut is make with a pull.

[BobBlarneystone]

An extra battery for the tools is always useful. A sheath for the pullsaw is a must. A digital level module several beam lengths can be handy too. A portable workbench, a No.4 bench plane and/or block plane are nice add-ons for finish work.

[dinglebay]

Great series of videos, your guy is right, the first year of my apprenticeship here in the UK it was hand tools only, built a quarter turn closed string staircase with two other guys with hand tools only. It really helps to hone your cutting skills before you step up to power tool use. Keep the videos rolling, after 30yrs I'm still learning new things! Thanks for sharing.

[liiich]

Also a reciprocal saw is very handy to have I would suggest Makita or Milwaukee brushless tool set. Stabila level will last over 10 years I know mine has.

[wbmgr]

We have paslode guns here in the US, I've had one for almost 20 years but they are much more prone to break down under hard production use in my experience than a standard pneumatic nailer which is why large US crews still use them. I see pawn shops here chock full of worn out paslode gas guns, but never any hitachi or bostich pneumatic guns.

[blackwoodBoyzfishing]

Interesting to see that a first year is expected to run a cordless nail gun or nail gun in general in NZ. Over here in aus they only really expect you to have a power saw, tool belt, basic hand tools and power tool combos (drills etc)

[kanghoeon]

most of this type's workers don't post like in this youtube contents or any other website. you're a very special guy I've ever seen it before you seem like very proud to you're working on it

[GeeSPRINGFIELD]

Interesting video. In the UK, at college you're taught to do everything the old way, chisels and a panel saw etc. Not like that on site though! All nail gun, battery saw and a good hammer for thrashing everything else!

[covcarpenter]

Thank god someone with a youtube channel has done this. Its seems there isnt much on youtube for the younger chaps. Iv been a chippie for 12 years now and i get asked time and time again buy first years what they should buy and get and do. You should do a series of videos on this topic because there aint much around.

[russalbright]

It is so cool to see how you guys go about building a half a world away. Love your videos! Keep up the great work!

[david]

Informative vid for young bucks starting out. My first year of apprenticeship, we didn’t use any electric tools at all. Only hand tools. Gets hand eye coordination off to a good start, and muscle memory. Anyways, keep the vids coming dude!! 😁👍
Greetings from Belfast, Northern Ireland

[hornetIIkite]

Replacement bubbles for the spirit level. Nails for fastening glass. A copper magnet. And a pair of oil sciccors

[Lnstrq]

Love your videos. Also wanted to say the views of Auckland and the surrounding areas add a lot to the quality somehow. Binge watching now. Thank you!

[strayedarticle]

If you're just starting out I recommend buying a skill saw, speed square tape measure.Then get a bunch of yellow and white pine 2x4s.On yellow pine learn and practice beveled hip/valley cuts long to short, practice ripping and square cuts by the billions.Next get some plywood, learn to scribe with tape and pencil, then do a ton of rips on that.Learn the terminology and how it applies to being a cut man.That will be a good place to start and earn your keep on most job sites, at least it did for me when I started.

[BelzoGraphics]

I have gotten most of the tools so far, paslode nailer and Hilti drill next is a Hilti impactor and circular saw and a diamond back belt and few hand tools etc

[ScottOxf]

First year apprentice here, I've got most of these and saving for the skill saw now. The place I work for has everything i'd need to use but I rather have my own so I can look after and maintain them myself would love to hear what you'd reccomend next. Although we do mainly kitchen/bathroom renos we dont tend to use nail guns all the often.

Love the content!