i have never done anything related to carpenter. i do need cash, and
an opportunity is available for a carpenter apprentice. with my background, is it possible to learn to be carpenter aprentice?
2006-08-25 09:10:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
depending on what kind of carpentry you are doing its not that bad. if you are rough framing it is hard work, and hard on the fingers, but it is alot of fun. trim carpentry is a little trickier altho. your cuts have to be good, but i have never done trim, maybe in a few years or so. remember, a hammer is a tricky tool to use. ya dont just pick up a hammer and sink nails in one swing over the period of a week, i know a guy that has been framing for a year or so and still cant swing a hammer right. (he is a little slow) just reciently we stareted letting him use a saw. he just couldnt grasp the concept. but everyone learns differently, and people teach differently too. whats your background gotta do with it? you have to want to learn to be able to learn anything. and be careful with nail guns, they bight and it hurts!!
2006-08-25 09:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by lheitjan_01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead and see if you can by being an apprentice.
I can guarantee how much you would know about carpentry one year from now if you didn't try.
I have been a carpenter all my life and I would not have wanted to do anything else!
Employers that hire look for energy, enthusiasm and willingness to work. They will teach you the rest.
2006-08-25 16:37:34 · answer #2 · answered by duke1414 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the whole point of being an apprentice! If your willing to learn then go for it!
If you have a logical mind and are somewhat good at math, you should have no problem.
2006-08-25 16:14:55 · answer #3 · answered by brian c 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to pay your dues. By that I mean you have to be willing to be a "gofer" for a few years as you pick up skills. Check with construction companies. I think they usually need clean-up people and may take you on on an apprentice program.
2006-08-25 19:53:58 · answer #4 · answered by Jerry Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends entirely on your talents and aptitude, if you've got what it takes it's worth working hard at but if you don't naturally see how things fit together and have good spacial perception it will be a long hard slog and you won't be able to compete w. people who do. Same for most things.
2006-08-25 16:16:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn how to use a tape measure and be ready for long hours in all kinds of weather.
Its hard work but very fulfilling to know that you have built something.
2006-08-25 16:14:43 · answer #6 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's like an art, but if u study hard & are very preciece & like to be accurret, & are good with measurements & fractions, geometree, & have a strong & powerful arm & can hit a nail on the head & never miss. you might have a slight chance @ it
2006-08-25 16:17:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are willing to take the time to teach you and you are willing to learn then go for it but,
'by all means do the best you can
other wise its not worth doing at all . . .'
best advise someone could give.
2006-08-25 16:15:51 · answer #8 · answered by Criss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it is; buit some people will never get the hang of it, others will, if giventhe opportunity, why not take it?
2006-08-25 16:14:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all you need to know to start out with is how to use a tape measure and a hammer, the rest will follow.
2006-08-25 16:13:38 · answer #10 · answered by general_stamey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋