Clove Hitch: Quick “How To” Guide
Learn to tie a clove hitch in this easy step-by-step beginners guide! A very useful knot in many applications!
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How to Tie A Bowline: Most Useful Knot!
Learn how to tie a bowline knot. One of the best loop knots to know how to tie for many uses in outdoor activities and the trades! Learn here.
Basic Math – Arithmetic/Number Sequence
Arithmetic is a branch of mathematics that deals with the properties and manipulation of numbers. It involves performing mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on numbers to obtain results. In arithmetic, you can use symbols and equations to represent numbers and the operations you perform on them. Number sequences; are a set …
Learn How To Read A Tape Measure
Learn How To Read A Tape Measure. One of the best skills to have to get started in any trade is to be able to read a tape measure. Learn here.
Basic Math – How To Find Guy Wire Length
What is a “guy wire”? It is metal wire that supports the pole or structure on hard angles, dead-ends or whatever the spec calls for! Now how do I find how long the guy wire needs to be, from place on the pole to the anchor point? This is normally a guess game, we typically …
Learn OHMs Law & The Power Formula
OHMs law is a fundamental law in physics that describes the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in an electrical circuit. It says the current flowing through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points, and inversely proportional to the resistance between them. Mathematically, Ohm’s Law can be …
Use Math To Set A Pole
Use Math To Set A Pole There is a specific & easy math equation we use in the lineman trade to figure out; how deep do you set a pole in the ground? Now it all depends on: how long is the pole you are going to set? Is it a 30ft, 40ft, 80ft pole!? …
Learn The Absolute Value
Absolute value is a mathematical concept that tells us the distance of a number from zero on the number line. It’s always a positive number or zero, regardless of the sign of the original number. as an example, the absolute value of -3 is 3, because 3 is the distance between -3 and 0 on …
Blue Collar Basics – Learn The Different Hammers
As you could imagine, hammers are used in the trades! There is a variety of different hammers & they are all used in different occasions! Learn the basic, different ones here https://youtu.be/-yRhXi4uCJQ
Splicing & Tying Knots
Essential Knots & Splices Used On The Job! As explained; knots are essential in the trades. Getting used to being able to tie and splice knots will benefit you significantly. If you don’t have to struggle tying knots while on the job, it will make you seem like a better hand at work. Practice, practice, …
Should You Become A Electrician Marketing Coordinator?
Hello, my name is Vince de Wmo. I work at Canyon State Electric as the marketing and communications manager. This means I am in charge of all the things we send out to people and the marketing materials we use. I used to work at a marketing agency where I helped many different companies with …
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Is HVAC For You?
My name is Justin Meredith, and I am an HVAC installation professional. In this blog, I am going to share my journey as an HVAC installer and what it’s like to work in this trade. I got started in the HVAC industry five years ago after going to school and getting certified at ESCO Institute. …
Is It Hard To Become An HVAC Technician?
Are you interested in becoming an HVAC technician? My name is Jared Moore and I work as a technician and install coordinator for First Choice Mechanical. I stumbled into this trade as my first job out of high school. A family friend had left to go into the military and then came back to it …
How To Apply For The Steel Worker Apprenticeship Program
If you’re interested in a career in construction, a steel worker apprenticeship program might be the perfect fit for you. Not only do you get to work on high-rise buildings and be a part of constructing something truly impressive, but there’s also a sense of pride that comes with it. Timothy Shaw, the training coordinator …
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How To Become An Iron Worker In The United States
Your Guide to Blue Collar Careers! How To Become An Iron Worker Your Guide to Iron Worker Career How To Get Started As An Iron Worker How To Become An Iron Worker Introduction ChatGPT sa Ironworkers are skilled tradespeople who work with iron and steel to construct and reinforce buildings, bridges, highways, and other structures. …
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