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Trying to Become More Handy - Principles of Construction BRCC
Posted on 7/24/19 at 9:37 am
Posted on 7/24/19 at 9:37 am
I want to learn how to build stuff and use tools properly. Thinking about taking the Principles of Construction course at BRCC. Does anyone know anything about this course? If you have other tips on how to become more savvy with home repairs/construction, please share!
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Posted on 7/24/19 at 9:56 am to Jergan Jensen
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I want to learn how to build stuff and use tools properly. Thinking about taking the Principles of Construction course at BRCC.
You would be better off tagging along with a GC and/or just trying yourself.
quote:Youtube...
If you have other tips on how to become more savvy with home repairs/construction, please share!
Posted on 7/24/19 at 11:25 am to Jergan Jensen
YouTube will teach you how to do just about anything these days.
Start with some small projects and just get out there and try.
Just go slow, think before you do, and be careful.
Having the right tool for the job is also important. If you cant do it with what you have, then go buy what you need. It's almost always cheaper than paying someone else and you'll have the tool when you need it next time if you take care of it and store it where you can find it.
Also, if you have friends that are doing home projects then offer to come help. You learn a lot by just watching. Most of what I learned early on was by holding the light for my dad.
I'd take the money you are thinking about spending on the class and spend it buying some decent starter tools that you dont have.
Start with some small projects and just get out there and try.
Just go slow, think before you do, and be careful.
Having the right tool for the job is also important. If you cant do it with what you have, then go buy what you need. It's almost always cheaper than paying someone else and you'll have the tool when you need it next time if you take care of it and store it where you can find it.
Also, if you have friends that are doing home projects then offer to come help. You learn a lot by just watching. Most of what I learned early on was by holding the light for my dad.
I'd take the money you are thinking about spending on the class and spend it buying some decent starter tools that you dont have.
This post was edited on 7/24/19 at 11:33 am
Posted on 7/24/19 at 12:35 pm to Jergan Jensen
I've been through that class at BRCC. I don't know how it is now, but 12yrs ago it was pretty worthless when it comes to hands on knowledge. The book is great but you can only cover so much in a short semester. Youtube is your friend.
This post was edited on 7/24/19 at 12:45 pm
Posted on 7/24/19 at 12:38 pm to NATidefan
Additional to this advice, you can sometimes rent the tool depending on what you need done.
I've done many repairs on my vehicles with the wrong tools and I never learn my lesson.
I've done many repairs on my vehicles with the wrong tools and I never learn my lesson.
Posted on 7/24/19 at 1:09 pm to Jergan Jensen
Lowe’s and Home Depot offer some free basic classes if this stuff doesn’t come natural to you. Best is to just start doing shite, be safe, but make mistakes and learn. YouTube has a video for everything now so it’s easy to kind of just follow along.
ETA - I assume you are talking about home improvement/handyman type stuff and not building structures from ground up.
ETA - I assume you are talking about home improvement/handyman type stuff and not building structures from ground up.
This post was edited on 7/24/19 at 3:17 pm
Posted on 7/24/19 at 1:17 pm to Jergan Jensen
Home Improvement 1-2-3 Book
I have this book and have read through a good bit of it, because I've been on a becoming more handy mission for the last few years.
I find most of the material is presented in a proper and easy-to-understand way. Great cheap reference to own and flip through before attempting a project.
I have this book and have read through a good bit of it, because I've been on a becoming more handy mission for the last few years.
I find most of the material is presented in a proper and easy-to-understand way. Great cheap reference to own and flip through before attempting a project.
Posted on 7/24/19 at 1:20 pm to Monday
Yeah car tools are whole different bag of worms. Lol
But for normal round the house stuff I'd say ever person needs
1. Screwdrivers (ratchets ones are awesome) of different types and sizes.
2. Hammer
3. Drill and bits (sooo many bits)
4. Wire pliers
5. Needle nose pliers
6. Chanel locks ( at least two sizes)
7. Vise grips
6. Socket sets (metric and english)
7. Wire dykes (light and heavy duty)
8. Measuring tape
9. Square
10. Level
11. Skil saw
12. Jig saw
13. Two extension cords
14. Wire strippers
15. Work light
16. Safety goggles (even though I dont wear then as often as I should)
17. Ladder (8 foot)
18. Pipe cutter
19. Hacksaw
I'm probably forgetting something that I'd consider essential, but that's a good start.
Then start adding stuff as you need them, like
Angle grinder, pry bar, sander, miter saw, table saw, more diverse drill bits and sockets, heavy duty drill, impact drill, etc.
But for normal round the house stuff I'd say ever person needs
1. Screwdrivers (ratchets ones are awesome) of different types and sizes.
2. Hammer
3. Drill and bits (sooo many bits)
4. Wire pliers
5. Needle nose pliers
6. Chanel locks ( at least two sizes)
7. Vise grips
6. Socket sets (metric and english)
7. Wire dykes (light and heavy duty)
8. Measuring tape
9. Square
10. Level
11. Skil saw
12. Jig saw
13. Two extension cords
14. Wire strippers
15. Work light
16. Safety goggles (even though I dont wear then as often as I should)
17. Ladder (8 foot)
18. Pipe cutter
19. Hacksaw
I'm probably forgetting something that I'd consider essential, but that's a good start.
Then start adding stuff as you need them, like
Angle grinder, pry bar, sander, miter saw, table saw, more diverse drill bits and sockets, heavy duty drill, impact drill, etc.
Posted on 7/24/19 at 1:31 pm to NATidefan
I'd also recommend watching some safety videos on Youtube before attempting to use any power saws.
Alot of the safety steps involving them just come naturally because I learned young and have used them so much. But if you never have, then some videos are in order for sure.
Dont over estimate a strong drill either, can torque, twist, pop out of your hand and hit you in the head or toe real quick. Lol
Alot of the safety steps involving them just come naturally because I learned young and have used them so much. But if you never have, then some videos are in order for sure.
Dont over estimate a strong drill either, can torque, twist, pop out of your hand and hit you in the head or toe real quick. Lol
This post was edited on 7/24/19 at 1:34 pm
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:27 pm to NATidefan
quote:impact driver...
I'm probably forgetting something that I'd consider essential,
This post was edited on 7/24/19 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:32 pm to NYCAuburn
It was in my add as needed part. Lol
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:34 pm to NATidefan
Yeah I saw after the fact, but still consider it esseital. half of HO shite is screwing in stuff. Impact driver is the correct tool, people screw up a lot of shite using a plain drill
Posted on 7/25/19 at 9:04 am to Jergan Jensen
quote:
other tips on how to become more savvy with home repairs/construction
Just do it. Learn from your mistakes. If you break something, fix it. Common sense goes a long way with being safe with tools. But if you do injure yourself, you'll know not to do that again.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 8:38 am to lildaddy86
OP, check on line to see if there are some wood working clubs. There has to be.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 8:47 am to NYCAuburn
quote:Why is this. I use my drill all the time. Is there that big of a difference?
people screw up a lot of shite using a plain drill
Posted on 7/26/19 at 9:05 am to tigerfoot
quote:
Why is this. I use my drill all the time. Is there that big of a difference?
easier to strip a head and over tighten.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 10:35 am to Jergan Jensen
You can come to my house today and I'll walk you through replacing a disposal. Perfect opportunity to get some real-world experience
Posted on 7/26/19 at 11:21 am to Jergan Jensen
LSU has a non-credit leisure course through its continuing education program in beginning woodworking and intermediate woodworking taught by furniture maker in Clinton LA where he teaches the course in his woodworking facility. The same instructor has been doing it for some years. The course is not expensive.
I’ve not taken them myself because, as i recall, when I was looking into it, they would interfere with fall deer hunting and spring turkey hunting.
Here is a link to the course description in intermediate woodworking that was taught this summer LINK
There is also a Baton Rouge Woodworkers Club that looks like it might afford some learning and experience opportunities. I’m not a member. LINK
I’ve not taken them myself because, as i recall, when I was looking into it, they would interfere with fall deer hunting and spring turkey hunting.
Here is a link to the course description in intermediate woodworking that was taught this summer LINK
There is also a Baton Rouge Woodworkers Club that looks like it might afford some learning and experience opportunities. I’m not a member. LINK
This post was edited on 7/26/19 at 1:46 pm
Posted on 7/27/19 at 12:32 am to Jergan Jensen
Jergan - I am not very handy and interested in learning more, if you join the class I may too.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 10:15 pm to Jergan Jensen
Buy Dewalt, the tools will do the work for you.
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