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WBsBADBOY
09-20-2004, 10:13 PM
Many of these have already been mentioned here already but I thought that a list of all the mean low down and rotten things you can send a green hand to get you would be a good refrence for us "seasoned vets". (as if we really need a list to work from lol lol).

Left handed: Monkey wrench, Cresent wrench, Hammer, nail puller, Framing square, concrete trowel etc.
Level fluid
Lazer fluid
A bigger bubble for your level
Pre formed toe nails.
Sky hook. (ok there is such a thing now. It is that "U" shaped thing for your saw and/or nail gun. But they dont know that)
Your skill saw that cuts 52 degree angles
A round radius chalk line so you can snap an arc on something
Ask to see there soils transfer engineer certificate(s). (calsus on there hands)Tell them they cant work without them.
Go get me my pretzels (concrete/facia) see if they get you a snack instead
Board stretcher
Rebar splitter.
Pre-bent boards for the arches.
Nail hole filler. (for boards that have been used for concrete and are to be used in the structure)
M.P.P. (multi pourpose persuader)
Air pressure reverser
Nail grease
Manually operated nail cutter (chisel)
Angel level
Bet them beer after work that you can:
Put 13 nails on the head of just one.
Drive a 16 penny nail through a 2x4 with only one hand and not use your hammer.
Frame a complete wall including a window and a door and use only your hammer and a skill saw. No tape or pencil. (no pre cut package)
Stand the same wall by yourself. (it can be done!! think Lever and fulcrum)

That is all I can think of off hand. So bring on you good ones Guys and Gals.

Dragon
09-21-2004, 07:36 PM
My little brother was helping me with some footings one day and I told him to go get the Come-Along. He spent 30 minutes looking through the truck for a cable come-along, moving the concrete come-along out of his way several times in the process.

A good one to pull on the seasoned vets is to send them after a board bender. There is such a tool. It is very handing for framing and deck building. They instantly think you are pulling a joke on them.

CyPhoth
10-29-2004, 03:55 PM
don't forget the checkered paint :)