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Carpenter

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 the union carpenter wage in NJ?

NJ union carp journeyman $39.54 hr plus about 19/hr for benefits so about 60 /hr

Where do carpenters keep their tools?

One can purchase carpenters tools from: Amazon, Sears, eBay, Wood Craft, Tool Station, Carba Tec, Wood Worker, Garret Wade, Just Off Base, Quality Wood Working Tools, Highland Wood Working, to name a few.

Do you need a license to complete carpentry jobs?

A carpentry license is required start a carpentry business. Along with starting a business, a carpentry license is needed for other things, such as making furniture, installing window and door locks, making partition walls, or installing roofing.

How much union carpenters make in Boston?

I have been a union carpenterfor 5 yrs . Work is good . $ 38 per hrs is ok. Yes there are lots of illigals but beeing union we work for goverment fund jobs

Average hourly rate for carpenter in UK?

Carpenter apprentices don't make very much at first. Usually around the $10 p/hr range. Once you become a carpenter usually make around $15 p/hr. This is based upon working for a company. Private contracting pays way more.

What is the union carpenter wage in Alabama?

Many unionized carpenters in Alabama make an amount close to $42,000. The amount will vary depending upon their experience and where they work at.

What happens when a carpenter make mistake in measuring?

then he must have to do that thing all over again as if one thing will be wrong all process will be wrong

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It depends on a few things.

If it's one board and the measurement is too long, you can cut the board again.

If it's one board and the measurement is too short, the board can't be used in that place. This doesn't mean the board is bad, just that it won't fit where you wanted to put it. You can save that board and use it somewhere else.

If it's a large area you measured wrong, the effect depends on how you measured it wrong.

This is why we always measure twice.

What is the future outlook for carpenters?

Pros; Outdoor work. You learn how to remodel, and build your own home.

Cons: No work, can't find work, no female coworkers, dirty, dangerous, dusty, sweaty, too hot, too cold, once a laborer-always a laborer, it's hard on the body.

More Pros: Carpentry is lots more than just building houses ... carpenters can also build furniture, bookshelves, outdoor patio furniture and patio decks. A carpenter can be as creative as they want. And yes, there are female carpenters - some very successful ones at that.

What is the average salary of a carpenter in Canada?

about 79,000 or higher if you are good 100,000 just for building a home damn

What are some of the tools a carpenter needs?

A trim carpenter would need a small angle nailer and a pin nailer, a mitre saw, chisels, an edge trimmer or small router as well as other carpenter tools.

What do carpenters charge per hour?

i live in the philly area and make 35 an hour. union rate dictates all other rates. but... illegal contractors dictate lower rates with the exploitation of the hard working immigrants. we need to stop that for America's state

What is the wage scale for a union carpenter in Louisiana?

The wage scale for a union carpenter, or any union worker, in Louisiana is based on the union wage scale rate of where the home based company that is doing the work in Louisiana is located. Example: If the company's head office is from Illinois, they set the Illinois union scale for that job. If the company's head office is from Minnesota, they set the Minnesota union scale, and etc.

What is a house-top carpenter?

I might be wrong to whoever reads this, but I think a house-top carpenter is a person who replaces or makes the roof of a house.

The carpenter might build the trusses that hold up the roof. A roofer is the person who puts the roof covering (tar paper, shingles, etc.) on top of the trusses.

How do you become a journeyman carpenter?

get a job in carpentry, apply for the apprenticeship under the company you work for. Start gaining hours of work experience and begin to attend school at an approved trade school...pretty easy i did took me 4 years

What type of personality you need to be a Carpenter?

Well there are plenty of human qualities and characteristics, all good carpenters should have a variety, but not limited to, some of the following:

  • Patience: time, effort and plenty of practice;
  • Intellect: Know your math principals & geometry inside and out;
  • Creative: A desire to extend beyond natural vision;
  • Open minded: To see things from another perspective;
  • Diligent: be on time and willing to learn everyday for the rest of your life;
  • Attentive: to even the smallest of details;
  • Conciseness: work habits and ethics;
  • Giving: The willingness to share their knowledge and experience of the trade
  • Patience: Did We mention, You need plenty of patience to be good at it.

Being an excellent Carpenter, knowing all aspects of the trade, is a step by step process. Shortcuts always end up biting you on the backside.

P.S. ...and liking beer doesn't hurt.

WHAT IS THE WAGE SCALE FOR A California union carpenter?

It works in sync with the California Prevailing Wage deteminations...at least up to 2012. The increases after 9/1/13 are a slightly difficult to obtain.

How Much Does An Average Carpenter Make An Hour?

well depending on where you choose to work and what type of projects you incur, it can range anywhere from around 36/hr to over 100. I am working for my journeyman's ticket and it should only be a matter of a year or so. I figure i can take home a pretty decent income working for my dad in the real estate market. Buying and selling homes gives you direct control over the potential amount of return.

What is carpenter called on a ship?

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.

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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?

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?

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

Who is in local 1185 carpenters in Illinois?

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