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[AMA] I am a professional construction carpenter. Feel free to ask me anything. (self.casualconversation)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by Coskii to c/casualconversation@lemmy.world

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I've been working in construction for the past 11 years at this point with a few years before that in a part time role. I'm more than happy to lend whatever knowledge or insights I may have about work, life, or whatever.

I will be checking in sporadically to see if there are questions.

EDITED WELL AFTER QUESTIONS STOPPED: I'm still active-ish on Lemmy, so if you happen to find this and have a question, I will likely still get back to you.

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[-] Kaato112487@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

What's your favorite joint to make?

[-] Coskii 22 points 1 year ago

I wish construction carpentry had joinery as a normal part of it these days, but for the most part we use fasteners (nails/screws) to join the lumber. On the rare occasion I have a reason to make nice joints, it's usually very simple.

On the side though, I really like the looks of the various Japanese joints, and everyone appreciates a well fitted butterfly.

[-] lemming741@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

I mitered some fascia boards today. Got it right the first time! Compound miter on the corner fit perfectly with no gaps.

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[-] Coskii 2 points 1 year ago

Some of those compound miters still throw my head through a loop. The one that really gets me way too often is connecting quarter round on the runner of longer staircases. Somehow dealing with something that's around a 45 degree angle instead of flat just throws me off way too much. I need to practice more.

[-] lemming741@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

The hardest one was an 11:12 so it's much harder to visualize which side to cut compared to a shallower pitch. My saw can do up to 50 degrees and I made some cuts at 42.5 and some at 47.5. LOTS of pencil marks haha