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[Logan44551]

back on the hammer

Fuck dude how much does that Jack hammer weigh? That is a work out right there!

 

[Logan44551]

Back at the school for a couple days, I got to put 3 layers of duct liner in this bulk head both sides and the bottom. We don't have enough 2 inch and 1.5 so I am piecing it in with 2 inch and 1 inch. It gets drywall over so I have to notch out a bunch of shit on the back of the board. Kind of a pain in the ass

 

[kap73]

Fuck dude how much does that Jack hammer weigh? That is a work out right there!

25-30kg i think, they defiantly feel it after a few hours lol

 

[movingiron88]

25-30kg i think, they defiantly feel it after a few hours lol

I'm not sure what you call those hammers down under but, we call them hell dogs where I am. It is a hell of an upper body workout.

 

[kap73]

I'm not sure what you call those hammers down under but, we call them hell dogs where I am. It is a hell of an upper body workout.

the name suits to lol

we just call them rivot busters, or picks

they give a good pump for sure, my hands go numb in my sleep after 2 shifts on one of them

 

[kap73]

I'm not sure what you call those hammers down under but, we call them hell dogs where I am. It is a hell of an upper body workout.

what do u think they weigh?

 

[movingiron88]

what do u think they weigh?

I say 25-30 Lbs.

We use them pretty heavy on concrete demo. I am on a job right now busting out thousands of rivets, improving an old steel truss bridge. That noise drives me crazy.

 

[kap73]

I say 25-30 Lbs.

We use them pretty heavy on concrete demo. I am on a job right now busting out thousands of rivets, improving an old steel truss bridge. That noise drives me crazy.

im getting weak i think lol i thought they may have been heavier, how do they go on rivots? i can only imagine how noisey that is, when we break through the refractory and hit the shell it has a ting to it... do you snap many picks?

i fell asleep in the confined space tonight laying down waiting for my turn haha the sound becomes soothing sometimes

 

[movingiron88]

im getting weak i think lol i thought they may have been heavier, how do they go on rivots? i can only imagine how noisey that is, when we break through the refractory and hit the shell it has a ting to it... do you snap many picks?

i fell asleep in the confined space tonight laying down waiting for my turn haha the sound becomes soothing sometimes

I havent had to run one in a while, they are probably heavier than that. All I know is they feel like a thousand pounds after running them for the day. I got a lot of respect for guys that hammer all day. It is no joke.

Believe it or not the points are very similar for busting rivets. Its as chisel type bit that has a longer shoulder tapering to the point so you can get a longer angle. The tip his a slight indented v. The steel sings and the rivets go flying. You have to be careful walking around that shit. They can do some damage when they are high up.

I labored long enough to know I didn't want to do it for a long time. It is not easy and is down right grueling. Much respect for you brotha

 

[kap73]

I havent had to run one in a while, they are probably heavier than that. All I know is they feel like a thousand pounds after running them for the day. I got a lot of respect for guys that hammer all day. It is no joke.

Believe it or not the points are very similar for busting rivets. Its as chisel type bit that has a longer shoulder tapering to the point so you can get a longer angle. The tip his a slight indented v. The steel sings and the rivets go flying. You have to be careful walking around that shit. They can do some damage when they are high up.

I labored long enough to know I didn't want to do it for a long time. It is not easy and is down right grueling. Much respect for you brotha

there would be shit flying every where, defiantly need your safety glasses on... which is one thing i struggle to keep on

uve done the hard yards by the sound of it mate, props to you

 

[kap73]

cash job while im home

 

[kap73]

love job for the missus friend at her hair salon, floating shelve

 

[movingiron88]

 

[kap73]

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looks like a full on job, im guessing that your temp propping the bridge so u can re-concrete the piers for the main supports?

 

[movingiron88]

looks like a full on job, im guessing that your temp propping the bridge so u can re-concrete the piers for the main supports?

Yes exactly, it's a mile long 100+ year old structure that we are rehabbing.

 

[kap73]

Yes exactly, it's a mile long 100+ year old structure that we are rehabbing.

defiantly be a job in my interests, jobs like that dont come around often i bet

 

[movingiron88]

defiantly be a job in my interests, jobs like that dont come around often i bet

@kap73 people with your skill set always have work out here. Companies cant find enough carpenters that can form concrete. There is enough work within 30 miles for life times. Most of the carpenters dont know or want to work on this kind of stuff. They seem to prefer indoor clean type of work. To bad your several continents away.

I like checking out your pictures and seeing the different types of materials and hardware we use. Like the chairs, ties, concrete, pre made forms and what not. We mainly use Doka or Efco forms if not we make out of wood. How are you guys situated down there for work? Things busy for you?

 

[kap73]

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@kap73 people with your skill set always have work out here. Companies cant find enough carpenters that can form concrete. There is enough work within 30 miles for life times. Most of the carpenters dont know or want to work on this kind of stuff. They seem to prefer indoor clean type of work. To bad your several continents away.

I like checking out your pictures and seeing the different types of materials and hardware we use. Like the chairs, ties, concrete, pre made forms and what not. We mainly use Doka or Efco forms if not we make out of wood. How are you guys situated down there for work? Things busy for you?

nice looking formwork, are those threaded rods hooked onto the reo and cut off later? or you got them in conduits?

im like you i love seeing other aspects of the job and how other countries do it. ive used alot of peri formwork in the past but normally we just fabricate our own shutters with wood.

the industry im in atm is busy as, theres a shortage of carpenters, same reason as u say they just dont like the dirty work. out of all the carpenters i work with im the only formwork carpenter. they cant believe how quick i can form stuff up and how easy it can be stripped. the other guys have it built like its goin ti be there for ever lol impossible to strip

then back in my home town construction is at its peak for 25years. i could be working at home if i wanted but the money isnt as competitive as the work away.

formwork, steel fixing and concrete is by far the best job in my opinion

 

[kap73]

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@kap73 people with your skill set always have work out here. Companies cant find enough carpenters that can form concrete. There is enough work within 30 miles for life times. Most of the carpenters dont know or want to work on this kind of stuff. They seem to prefer indoor clean type of work. To bad your several continents away.

I like checking out your pictures and seeing the different types of materials and hardware we use. Like the chairs, ties, concrete, pre made forms and what not. We mainly use Doka or Efco forms if not we make out of wood. How are you guys situated down there for work? Things busy for you?

i see u guys use expander foam aswell? comes in handy in rough ground like that, what slump concrete you using?

 

[movingiron88]

nice looking formwork, are those threaded rods hooked onto the reo and cut off later? or you got them in conduits?

im like you i love seeing other aspects of the job and how other countries do it. ive used alot of peri formwork in the past but normally we just fabricate our own shutters with wood.

the industry im in atm is busy as, theres a shortage of carpenters, same reason as u say they just dont like the dirty work. out of all the carpenters i work with im the only formwork carpenter. they cant believe how quick i can form stuff up and how easy it can be stripped. the other guys have it built like its goin ti be there for ever lol impossible to strip

then back in my home town construction is at its peak for 25years. i could be working at home if i wanted but the money isnt as competitive as the work away.

formwork, steel fixing and concrete is by far the best job in my opinion

I was at a construction leadership class and the biggest obstacle for our industry in the future is going to be finding qualified workers. For every 3 retiring there is only 1 filling the position.

Form work carpenters are a niche skill. You have to be talented and resourceful. A lot of it is problem solving especially on remodels.

Yes they are cool ties, they get greased up before and spun out after it sets up. Also drop anchors wiith coil rod for uplift in the existing footing.

I like to call it spray form lol, couldn't live without it or there would be a hell of a mess for clean up.

On tight pours with tough access I use a mix with super plasticyser. Usually a 6 slump. Anything without cant be over a 4.

Concrete is a stressful material. The old timers have a saying g that "concrete waits for no man" meaning u get one chance and it sets fast. You better have your shit together. If not it is a COSTLY mistake. Have I told you how much I hate concrete pumps or pump trucks. When shit goes bad it goes epicly wrong.