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Do you have what it takes to be a Carpenter? by Claire Jarrett
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Do you have what it takes to be a Carpenter? |
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Carpentry is not a job for the faint of heart or the weak of body or mind. It’s hard work, and it takes some thought to become a good carpenter. In many instances, carpenters have to work outside in very unpleasant weather and working conditions. While there are some vocational courses a person can take to become a carpenter, most people learn carpentry through observation and experience, so you can’t be a slouch mentally and still be a good carpenter. You have to be able to learn by seeing and doing and you have to be able to figure out some very complex concepts regarding spatial relationships, structural strength, and so on. For all of these reasons, successful carpenters are in demand, and carpentry is a well-paid career. In the United States, you could become a journeyman carpenter and work union jobs or non-union jobs. If you work with a union, you must pass a test to become a journeyman. If you are non-union, you may still be known as a journeyman simply because of the skill level you display. The difference is official certification or lack thereof. In the past, carpentry was almost synonymous with wood-working; however, today, carpenters work in a number of mediums. You may find carpenters cutting, shaping and building with drywall, fiberglass, metal, plastic or wood. For this reason, the tools a carpenter must be familiar with today are many and varied. In the olden days, a carpenter essentially worked with a saw, hammer, and screwdriver. Today, with added mediums and myriad power tools available, a carpenter must familiarize himself or herself with the safe and effective use of all kinds of tools, such as power drills, a variety of power saws, nail guns, and more. Of course, an independent carpenter must have his or her own tools, and this is a significant investment. It might be tempting to purchase cut-rate tools, don’t. It always pays to purchase the best tools you can possibly afford. A well-made tool can last a lifetime - especially if it is also well-cared-for. Be sure to keep your tools in a safe, dry storage area. Keep them well-organized and dust free, not only because proper storage will help keep them in good working order, but also because it will be easier for you to lay your hands on just the tool you need, when you need it if you have a well-organized storage system. Being a carpenter is a challenging job, but it is also a very rewarding one (and this is especially true for a woman in this non-traditional field). When you have practiced your trade for a long time and become good at it, you can feel very confident in greeting the challenges each new job presents. After all is said and done, you can stand back and look at the building or other product you have contributed to and proudly say, “I made that!” Claire Jarrett is writing on behalf of Pro Act 2 it, who offer property maintenance Swindon and Bath property maintenance
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