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Carpenters work with tools to build and finish everything from cabinets to furniture, and also rough-in houses. Many enjoy working with their hands. This category is for questions about the work, career path, and the skills necessary to become a carpenter.

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What is carpenter called on a ship?

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In 1607 there wasn't a carpenter with the settlers. Usually there was a shipwright in the crew because they often needed to repair the ship on a voyage. The settlers built the fort and rudimentary shelters. They were more interested in seeking gold.

How heavy is an ant?

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1 million tonnes

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What are some benefits of a carpenter?

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What is Philadelphia union carpenters wage rate?

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Delaware Carpenters Union is Local 626. Today (2007) all the union carpenters in the area come under Philadelphia District Council of Carpenters. In the past + / - 10 years, Douglas McCarron, "underhanded," and a friend of President Bush, has been in violation of Federal Law "LMRDA." McCarron has changed over 2000 local unions, into 50 + /- District Councils

Carpenter Effective 5-1-06 Expires 4-30-2009 Regional Council/Phila 5-1-06 5-1-07 5-1-08 Deductions Base rate $33.75 $3.30 $3.35 Field dues 3% of gross Foreman 38.81 wages Welfare 8.60 Pension 4.29 POL Action check off Annuity 3.50 .07¢ per hour Savings Plan 1.00 Apprentice .45 Job recovery dues IAP .30 .65¢ per hour National Apprentice Fund .04 Education Fund .02 (*To be divided between wages & fringes)

Carpenter Effective 5-1-06 Expires 4-30-2009 Regional Council/Bucks, Chester Montgomery, Delaware County5-1-06 5-1-07 5-1-08 Deductions Base rate $32.65 $2.65 $2.65 Field dues 3% of gross Foreman 37.55 wages Welfare 8.60 Pension 4.29 POL Action check off Annuity 3.50 .07¢ per hour Savings Plan 1.00 Apprentice .45 Job recovery dues IAP .30 .65¢ per hour National Apprentice Fund .04 Education Fund .02 (*To be divided between wages & fringe

What does a carpenter do on a house?

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He builds wooden forms for concrete structures, piers, stairs, sidewalks, foundations just to name a few.

Who is in local 1185 carpenters in Illinois?

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the local 1185 is for the floor covering installers.such as carpet ,tile ,sheet goods and numerous other things

What is the rate of pay for a union journeyman carpenter in Hawaii?

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My husband is a journyman carpenter and gets 43 dollars an hour plus 401k and annuity benefits and completely free medical for the entire family

How do you figure what to charge for carpenter work?

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Carpenters charge their customers usually by the job and sometimes by the hour. The hourly charge is usually around 25 to 30 dollars an hour. If you have a contractor, you can often get a discount.

What does a finish carpenter make?

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This depends on experience and region. I live on Vancouver Island and here the starting salary seems to be between $15 and $20/hr. Experienced carpenters who have all their own tools will charge an average of $35/hr or more for high end work.

How much money should a 3rd year apprentice carpenter earn?

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Bare-bones ( 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, no overtime) it works out to a roughly 52 - 53 grand annual salary, before taxes.

How can carpenters advance?

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What time do carpenters work?

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7:00 am

What are union carpenter wages in Arizona?

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It's only 21.00 per hour for a Journeyman that's why we moved to Nevada.

What is the pay scale for an union carpenter in Canada?

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union carpenter wage is like a journeyman wage which is 25-32 depending on the type of job,and if you have your ticket and you are a member of the union you would be worth like 35 and upwards depending on what other stuff you bring to the table like perhaps a first aid ticket.also unions pay benefits on top of that as well.

What are union carpenter wages in Washington state?

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Journeyman, union carpenter scale in Seattle is $35.39 per hour.

What is the rough opening in carpentry?

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  • Rough opening is an opening in a wall, or the framework of a building, into which a door frame or window frame, subframe, or rough buck is fitted.
  • It is a measurement that a manufacture needs for installment of their component applications.

What kind of nail do carpenters avoid?

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their own, or fingernails. fingernails is on little riddle level 73...

How much do carpenters make in Alberta?

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The average wage for carpenters is less than the average ($44,231) for all occupations in the province. However, wages depend on trades certification and other variables, such as union membership. For example, the current rate for journeyman members of the B.C. Carpenters Union is $27.54/hr (approximately. $54,000 per year), plus benefits. On average, carpenters with trades certification earned $7,000 per year more than non-certified workers. Based on these variables, 19% of B.C.'s carpenters working full-time, full-year earned $50,000 or more.

What are the skills carpenters need?

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solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately to advoid costly mistakes select material,plan sequences and method of work cut and shape material AND BE ABLE TO JOIN THEM TOGETHER CHECK WHEN COMPLETED TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING FITS

What is the union carpenter scale in Maryland?

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The compensation package is around $34 (fringes and benefits included) so a carpenter receives around $27 per hour. This rate is subject to change.

What tools do carpenters need?

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What math courses are required to be a carpenter?

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Prospective carpenters can take several key courses in high school to create a solid foundation for their career. They can take basic classes such as blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, physics, algebra and geometry to gain the basic skills they need to pursue formal training. In most cases, a high school diploma is preferred before joining an apprenticeship program or applying for carpentry school.

How much does a carpenter get paid in Washington DC?

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters as of May 2008 is, $49,200 This would amount to $23.65 per hour. Plumbers, pipelayers, pipefitters, and steamfitters are among the highest paid workers in construction occupations. Median hourly wages of wage and salary plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters were $21.94 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $16.63 and $29.66. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $13.22, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $37.93.