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For a Carpenter occupation?
For a Carpenter occupation, what is a typical schedule like? What tools should I get familiar with? Are there any free books for beginners that could help me prepare?
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For work hours, it usually depends upon your employer. If working for company, then usual starts for most Craft are early morning (e.g.: just after sunrise). Employers typically prefer consistent 8-hours workdays, but some projects require overtime or irregular off-hours. Your flexibility to meet employer requests will open opportunities for employment. If self-employed, then you choose your hours, which are usually based upon your work environment and demands of product delivery schedule.
Type of tools depend upon which type of carpentry you wish to pursue. See unconfirmed link for more information on types: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpentry. It's best to seek a new job by preferred type and ask hiring company what tools you will be required to bring to work, and what they will be providing. If your pockets are full of money, a good start would be to acquire a hammer, tape measure, square, pencil, wood chisel, small crowbar, and a reliable power saw (e.g.: electric worm-drive Skillsaw).
There are a myriad of training sources online. Define your type of Carpentry and you will find the most appropriate book and or resource. Most public works contractors are required to either hire labor from Unions or provide a skilled trained workforce program. See unconfirmed link for more information on southern and northern California local carpenters union resource: https://www.swctf.org/ and https://www.ctcnc.org/.
Type of tools depend upon which type of carpentry you wish to pursue. See unconfirmed link for more information on types: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpentry. It's best to seek a new job by preferred type and ask hiring company what tools you will be required to bring to work, and what they will be providing. If your pockets are full of money, a good start would be to acquire a hammer, tape measure, square, pencil, wood chisel, small crowbar, and a reliable power saw (e.g.: electric worm-drive Skillsaw).
There are a myriad of training sources online. Define your type of Carpentry and you will find the most appropriate book and or resource. Most public works contractors are required to either hire labor from Unions or provide a skilled trained workforce program. See unconfirmed link for more information on southern and northern California local carpenters union resource: https://www.swctf.org/ and https://www.ctcnc.org/.
Mark King
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Depends a lot on any specialty area you are interested in.
Hazardous fields within any construction industry require long hands on training, intense exams, licensing.
Handyman services in many states, as an example, only have to have insurance & a business license.
The hours you put in depends on the field of trade. The more complex, ex: plumbers-finish carpenters-mason's, put in long hours due to the precision that is required to get a quality outcome.
I highly recommend a basic tool kit. Many home improvement deals have full kits with carry cases.
Hammer, screwdriver with multiple inter changeable bits, small tools.
As far as books-I've never used one. Learned on the job by doing it.
Hazardous fields within any construction industry require long hands on training, intense exams, licensing.
Handyman services in many states, as an example, only have to have insurance & a business license.
The hours you put in depends on the field of trade. The more complex, ex: plumbers-finish carpenters-mason's, put in long hours due to the precision that is required to get a quality outcome.
I highly recommend a basic tool kit. Many home improvement deals have full kits with carry cases.
Hammer, screwdriver with multiple inter changeable bits, small tools.
As far as books-I've never used one. Learned on the job by doing it.