Some companies supply more than others obviously, but i would also suggest a flat bar, carpenters pencil, safety glasses, and a pocket notebook to take notes. Just like when I started in hvac installation, get the basis to start and he will discover what works best for him as he goes along. Buying a new tool every check.
Mason here but that seems like a good list to start with He will figure out pretty quick if he needs anything else and sees what others have Hope he enjoys it and makes a good career out of it
Darrell, how long have you been in hvac?JR
The kid has decided to switch jobs and has been excepted in some cabinetry / handyman company, he’ll be the apprentice, He said they supply tools but I’m sure that’s just the big electrical tools and not the personal tools, I figured the must haves would be:Tape measure,Hammer,Knife,Multiscrewdiver,Speed square,Chalk line,Level,And a tool belt,I have a tool belt, one that hasn’t ever been used, I got it on sale for a few bucks but it’s even got the shoulder straps, kinda don’t want to give it to him but like I said I’ve never used it and probably never will so it’s better to just give it up. He won’t start till next week so I’m not 100% sure if and what he might need, if so any other tools you think he might need to start off?Maybe a Chisel,Saw,Plane,Stick ruler,Sanding block,Thoughts?JR
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on January 09, 2019, 04:40:16 AMDarrell, how long have you been in hvac?JR well.... My Dad has been in hvac since i was 3 and by the age of 8 i was bending s and drive cleats and sweeping the shop and have been doing it as a side gig off and on ever since. I decided to make the change from law enforcement to full time hvac 4 years ago yesterday. How long you been at it?
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on January 09, 2019, 03:02:31 AMThe kid has decided to switch jobs and has been excepted in some cabinetry / handyman company, he’ll be the apprentice, He said they supply tools but I’m sure that’s just the big electrical tools and not the personal tools, I figured the must haves would be:Tape measure,Hammer,Knife,Multiscrewdiver,Speed square,Chalk line,Level,And a tool belt,I have a tool belt, one that hasn’t ever been used, I got it on sale for a few bucks but it’s even got the shoulder straps, kinda don’t want to give it to him but like I said I’ve never used it and probably never will so it’s better to just give it up. He won’t start till next week so I’m not 100% sure if and what he might need, if so any other tools you think he might need to start off?Maybe a Chisel,Saw,Plane,Stick ruler,Sanding block,Thoughts?JRI think your list has it covered for the basics. He'll probably know better what will be expected from him once he starts.
Well one kooky idea is to call and find out what he might need in advance?Also they are called Suspenders!
So just a standard school pencil? Not a fat wider pencil? Either way I have a few, prob a couple hundred of the regular because of the other kids school supply’s. I guess in either case he’s going to need a knife or pencil sharpener, one of those fancy ones if the larger pencils..JR
Idk, he said it’s cabinet making, but also installing, so both in shop and onsite, but then he also said there’s other jobs he’ll be doing, even welding?He said tools will be supplied but I fig that would be larger tools, he also said he’d be learning or more or less just the “hey kid go get me this, now hold it up”! Either way onsite or shop I think he’s going to a good tape measure, pencil, and notepad first day!JR
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on January 09, 2019, 06:01:15 PMSo just a standard school pencil? Not a fat wider pencil? Either way I have a few, prob a couple hundred of the regular because of the other kids school supply’s. I guess in either case he’s going to need a knife or pencil sharpener, one of those fancy ones if the larger pencils..JRDo you know why carpenters pencils are flat? These are what I use, they're good quality, look nice and you can see them through sawdust. I'm a bit superstitious mental about my pencils too - I like to use the same pencil per project... God have mercy on those who have tried to walk off with my pencils.
More than one reason why the carpenters pencil is flathttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAsSOnU0jqk
Quote from: SteveC on January 09, 2019, 09:12:29 PMMore than one reason why the carpenters pencil is flathttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAsSOnU0jqkShe must have sticky ears if she can hold a carpenters pencil successfully behind her ear?! Also, they're not always the same dimensions?