First day as a mate

Ashley-Joseph · Jul 17, 2019

So tomorrow I have managed to find work as a mate installing conduit and cable trays. This is my first time other than collage working as a mate and I am nervous as I have never installed conduit on big buildings any advice would be helpful also I was told to take basic hand tools any advice on this as well.

Pete999 · Jul 17, 2019

Ashley-Joseph said:
So tomorrow I have managed to find work as a mate installing conduit and cable trays. This is my first time other than collage working as a mate and I am nervous as I have never installed conduit on big buildings any advice would be helpful also I was told to take basic hand tools any advice on this as well.

Listen and take note of what the bloke in charge says.

telectrix · Jul 17, 2019

basic hand tools would be a set of screwdrivers, cable snips, pliers, grips, and for conduit/tray etc, a set of metric spanners 10mm - 17mm. tray is a doddle.conduit bending is a black art that you only learn with practice and a skip full of scrap failures.

Spoon · Jul 17, 2019

When cutting conduit/tray: Measure twice and cut once....

littlespark · Jul 17, 2019

Ask for a threading machine. A day of 20mm conduit threads with old tap and die and you got Popeyes arms

Baddegg · Jul 17, 2019

Eyes open....mouth shut.....try and pre empt what the fella teaching you is going to need next, it proves you’ve been paying attention, you’ll be invaluable....congratulations and best of luck to you

Ashley-Joseph · Jul 17, 2019

littlespark said:
Ask for a threading machine. A day of 20mm conduit threads with old tap and die and you got Popeyes arms

Much cheaper than a gym membership tho.

telectrix · Jul 17, 2019

littlespark said:
Ask for a threading machine. A day of 20mm conduit threads with old tap and die and you got Popeyes arms

wimp.

Pete999 · Jul 17, 2019

littlespark said:
Ask for a threading machine. A day of 20mm conduit threads with old tap and die and you got Popeyes arms

telectrix said:
wimp.

Not going to happen LS, O[ should be prepared to work hard, don't worry about being a Dogs body, the more you whinge the less you will be thought of, stay cool and focused you will become a respected member of the team I'm sure, dig in and soak it up, and learn how to brew a decent cuppa, good luk and well done for securing a Mates job.

telectrix · Jul 17, 2019

Ashley-Joseph said:
Much cheaper than a gym membership tho.

good start there. yous got the right attitude.

cliffed · Jul 17, 2019

Make the route straight & easier as possible,keep sets & kicks to the limit

telectrix · Jul 17, 2019

cliffed said:
Make the route straight & easier as possible,keep sets & kicks to the limit

thought we weren't allowed to kick apprentices/mates anymore. some EU directive

Spoon · Jul 17, 2019

In between jobs find something constructive to do and stay off your mobile phone.

Pete999 · Jul 17, 2019

Spoon said:
In between jobs find something constructive to do and stay off your mobile phone.

People tapping away on Cell phone Pees me right off, at work if I was Boss Man I would nail the phone to the nearest joist, no place for Cells at work, leave it for tea and lunch breaks, even then out of my sight unless it's life or death, bloody things

. Oh keep the work place tidy.

Sintra · Jul 17, 2019

As already said measure twice and cut once. Good set square for tray is essential.

Ashley-Joseph · Jul 17, 2019

Sintra said:
As already said measure twice and cut once. Good set square for tray is essential.

Awhh I shall grab one tomorrow.

Deleted member 26818 · Jul 18, 2019

10mm and/or 11mm open ended spanners for gutter bolt nuts.
17mm combination spanner for nuts and bolts (might also need 13mm).
Wide flat screwdriver for gutter bolts.
Heavy duty 12 inch hacksaw.
Hammer.
Measuring tape.
Set Square.
Might need a chalk line.
Fine point Sharpie.
Torpedo spirit level.

telectrix · Jul 18, 2019

Ashley-Joseph said:
Awhh I shall grab one tomorrow.

here . cheap as chips

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telectrix · Jul 18, 2019

to be pedantic. the above is a try square. this is a set square:

Ashley-Joseph · Jul 18, 2019

telectrix said:
to be pedantic. the above is a try square. this is a set square:
View attachment 50647

I was taught with a combination square. That is most likely what I will get

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telectrix · Jul 18, 2019

under a fiver @ b&q. :

Magnusson Combination square | DIY at B&Q

This Magnusson combination square is made from hard wearing steel. It's perfect for detailed DIY tasks that need to be accurately measured.

www.diy.com

JAWS · Jul 18, 2019

Best of luck today Ashley hope it all goes well for you.

pirate · Jul 18, 2019

Oi, Massive! Stolen me bleedin' headscarf, 'aven't ye?

Have a good day, Ashley!

westward10 · Jul 18, 2019

Yeah hope all goes well Ashley.

FatAlan · Jul 18, 2019

Pete999 said:
People tapping away on Cell phone Pees me right off, at work if I was Boss Man I would nail the phone to the nearest joist, no place for Cells at work, leave it for tea and lunch breaks, even then out of my sight unless it's life or death, bloody things. Oh keep the work place tidy.

I’m surprised that more isn’t made of this. Smart phones must be responsible for the loss of millions of working hours. They probably also present a safety issue.

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