Bright Honor 2,684 April 4, 2013 Share April 4, 2013 Hello, JTP Here. I take up carpentry at my vocational high school. I am currently working on a house project, which is far into production. Our school has students work on real houses for real people during Junior and Senior years. So I was wondering: Anyone here into construction at all? I would sure like to discuss that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcato 2,143 April 4, 2013 Share April 4, 2013 My father is a construction worker. Although I can't say I intend to follow his footsteps, I've done some construction work with him and enjoyed it. We've done remodeling around the house. I also helped with the set this year of the high school play production a little. I got to slam a door to make sure it was sturdy enough. ~Relax and enJOY life. True joy is a BLESSING.~ ~Musician, poet, writer, and all-around storyteller~ Interests: Old literature, ancient history, MUSIC, fantasy, anime Best Pony: Tiaaaaaa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Honor 2,684 April 4, 2013 Author Share April 4, 2013 My father is a construction worker. Although I can't say I intend to follow his footsteps, I've done some construction work with him and enjoyed it. We've done remodeling around the house. I also helped with the set this year of the high school play production a little. I got to slam a door to make sure it was sturdy enough. ^Flooring I worked on a couple weeks now. We are doing finish work and making the deck for the house. It is a very nice one. I love working on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Circuits 603 April 4, 2013 Share April 4, 2013 I've done quite a few trades save for plumbing and roofing. I could probably build an entire house if I had the money or at least run the show so-to-speak. I've even put a nail through the joint of my big toe with a numatic nailer. (yeah, it hurt more then a Barak Obama's presidential leadership) I'm not into construction anymore though. Too many many injuries and they're taking a toll now... 1 For I have saved your soul in the heavens, and now save it on the ground. - TwilighCelunaCircuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Honor 2,684 April 4, 2013 Author Share April 4, 2013 I've done quite a few trades save for plumbing and roofing. I could probably build an entire house if I had the money or at least run the show so-to-speak. I've even put a nail through the joint of my big toe with a numatic nailer. (yeah, it hurt more then a Barak Obama's presidential leadership) I'm not into construction anymore though. Too many many injuries and they're taking a toll now... Just have to be careful and use common sense. It can be a dangerous trade if the proper cautions aren't used... By the way, at least you didn't have a rafter fall on your head.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Circuits 603 April 4, 2013 Share April 4, 2013 Just have to be careful and use common sense. It can be a dangerous trade if the proper cautions aren't used... By the way, at least you didn't have a rafter fall on your head.. (I don't know why but somehow that kinda of feels like an instulting fatherly lecture. lol ) I've fallen right on my back on top a stood up framed wall so i yeah, i know the pain.. For I have saved your soul in the heavens, and now save it on the ground. - TwilighCelunaCircuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Honor 2,684 April 4, 2013 Author Share April 4, 2013 (I don't know why but somehow that kinda of feels like an instulting fatherly lecture. lol ) I've fallen right on my back on top a stood up framed wall so i yeah, i know the pain.. Actually I didn't hurt at all. I just thought I'd let you know that. The house I built last year was a big project and a big pain to do. I have to tell you: pinewood interior finish BLOWS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammo 986 April 4, 2013 Share April 4, 2013 (edited) Yeah I just brought in some supplies for the renovation in my barn. Fixing up the whole place, top to bottom. *Looks behind me* Uh LOT'S OF CONSTRUCTION GOING ON! "You heard him. Construction." Edited April 4, 2013 by Jammo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyCryptid 4,330 April 4, 2013 Share April 4, 2013 (edited) I've done few odd jobs with my family, I helped lay down linoleum the other day, as well as sub-floor and self-stick tile in another room of the same house. Tearing the old floor up was the hard part, it was rotten and moldy/ Edited April 4, 2013 by Shoboni "You know, I don't know who or what you are Methos, and I know you don't want to hear this, but you did teach me something. You taught me that Life's about change, about learning to accept who you are, good or bad. And I thank you for that." -Duncan McLeod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Honor 2,684 April 4, 2013 Author Share April 4, 2013 Yeah I just brought in some supplies for the renovation in my barn. Fixing up the whole place, top to bottom. *Looks behind me* Uh LOT'S OF CONSTRUCTION GOING ON! "You heard him. Construction." Sounds like a fun project. I hope the renovating goes well. Start from the top and go to the bottom. That way no one gets hurt. I know this because I got my OSHA Certification last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZomBrony 347 April 4, 2013 Share April 4, 2013 I'm not very experienced in it but I'm taking a construction class at my school too. My class hasn't but I know the COOP program is involved in a house-building project. We do simple little projects in my class though. Our first project was making a push stick, the second a jewellery box and the third and current project is... some sort of table. I'm not really sure what to call it but it's basically a fancy end table with a shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Honor 2,684 April 4, 2013 Author Share April 4, 2013 I'm not very experienced in it but I'm taking a construction class at my school too. My class hasn't but I know the COOP program is involved in a house-building project. We do simple little projects in my class though. Our first project was making a push stick, the second a jewellery box and the third and current project is... some sort of table. I'm not really sure what to call it but it's basically a fancy end table with a shelf. Ah I see. I remember my first project: It was during exploratory. I was making a tool holder. my next project would be bird houses. Very fun stuff. Carpentry is best learned through hands on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZomBrony 347 April 4, 2013 Share April 4, 2013 Ah I see. I remember my first project: It was during exploratory. I was making a tool holder. my next project would be bird houses. Very fun stuff. Carpentry is best learned through hands on. Indeed. I knew nothing about woodworking when I signed up for the Construction course but I've only been in the class for... Three months I think and I already feel like I know all the equipment we use. I couldn't do maintenance of course but I work the machinery pretty easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nah 3,182 April 4, 2013 Share April 4, 2013 Well, I'm taking Drafting class, and that counts a bit as construction, it's pretty fun but hard to keep up in at times. Yeah, construction is very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Honor 2,684 April 4, 2013 Author Share April 4, 2013 Well, I'm taking Drafting class, and that counts a bit as construction, it's pretty fun but hard to keep up in at times. Yeah, construction is very interesting. Yeah I used to handdraft in related. It is fun when you know what you are doing, but it can get pretty difficult. There is also the CAD program, but I prefer hands on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluttershyfan94 5,742 October 25, 2020 Share October 25, 2020 (edited) I've always enjoyed working with my hands and having worked in carpentry for ten years it can be rather entertaining. While it is not my specialty as I graduated university I decided I would try to finish both carpentry and my masters degree aiming for a doctorate. Edited October 25, 2020 by Fluttershyfan94 1 DA: http://fluttershyfan94.deviantart.com/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Fluttershyfan94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicEnergy 23,223 October 28, 2020 Share October 28, 2020 I'm not really into construction, although I I do love to make buildings in video games. *totally not up to any shenanigans* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Gallagher 33,593 October 28, 2020 Share October 28, 2020 My favourite video game is all about building rollercoasters if that counts. I like watching it but as for doing it, I think I might accidentally knock down a building. Signature made by the amazing @Sparklefan1234 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasoriman 139 October 31, 2020 Share October 31, 2020 My favorite part of construction is the carpentry. I took four years of building trades in high school because that part was always fun, if a little bit nerve-wracking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubWolf 17,312 November 17, 2020 Share November 17, 2020 Not really, but I always liked to follow all the construction projects around the city, be it highways, buildings, etc. Weird, back then 2 years felt like a long time . Sig by Wolf, Handwriting by SparklingSwirls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixonTheAdversary 1,632 December 21, 2020 Share December 21, 2020 I took Wood Working and Construction classes in High School, I enjoyed it well enough, even though the class couldn't keep a teacher for a whole year the 2 years I took it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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