I'm glad that can't happen around me. mtmuley
Metalworking Hunttalkers!
- Thread starter p_ham
- Start date
Redmt
Well-known member
I can give you story after story why people don't get permits. One owner who happened to be a contractor built with permits. County wouldn't approve a septic system, requiring him to connect to sewer system over 40 miles away. They demanded an elaborate drainage system so that rain water from his roof didn't impact his neighbors. The house was in the middle of 400 acres. They demanded a massive fire suppression system for a hay barn requiring a 3 phase pump and 100,000 gallon water reserve. There's no 3 phase power for 30 miles. They require a separate electric system to charge EV's. They didn't want to approve propane heat or appliances even though he had documented proof that the power was out over 500 hours in the last year. The county is totally out of touch with rural areas.
We obviously aren't building the same type of homes if you don't work off of a plan set. mtmuley
Probably not, I do those pole barn houses for new construction. I remodel 100 year old homesteads and cabins.
The remodel part sounds interesting. We do some, but on a very large scale. mtmuley
I’m sure I’m smaller than you. I have 3-5 employees at a time. Do mostly custom work. It’s not for everyone. But it’s a good living. Plus working for big ranchers and landowners. I have procured hunting access on tens of thousands of acres throughout the center of the state.
I don't own the company. Sometimes I get tired of the huge custom home gig. But, it's better than tract stuff. We did a big job on a huge ranch out of Wheatland a few years ago. Got hunting permission. Drawing tags is an issue. mtmuley
I hear ya. I’m a Wyo resident and still can’t draw a tag in areas where I have permission. Good thing bears are general. I found a great spot last fall.
RidgeRunner76
Well-known member
Not homes, but people would be extremely surprised at the requirements needed to fulfill AISC, AWS AS9100, NFPA and whatever local building codes in places. That's just a handful.
In some ways, I admire these guys for just being able get it done.
I've seen a lot of scary things done by people just getting it done. I agree some requirements can be on the ridiculous side. But I think some kind of regulation in building practices is necessary. mtmuley
RidgeRunner76
Well-known member
No I as well and that's the reasons those Regulations are in place. Especially OSHA.
If you've never seen the carnage not following these things can bring, you wouldn't understand. That's a generic statement btw.
That's why I dedicate myself to learning and Especially teaching why these matter. Extremely high stress
OSHA. They are poking around here lately. Every employee in our company recently went to forklift school. It was a joke. mtmuley
RidgeRunner76
Well-known member
Ah, forklift "school" lol. Been driving them over 30 years. It's not complicated. Know how everything works and know your limits, especially weights, heights and terrain.
Rigging and running cranes is a different matter. Both though, anytime something is in the air, better be 100% focused.
Yeah. The instructor gave the answers. If you are able to retain information for an hour you pass easily. I too have operated the rough terrain lifts a long time. But now I'm certified. mtmuley
np307
Well-known member
Neighbor brought over some stuff and asked for a hand after finding out that flux core is a pain on thin stuff. Got to practice some torch cutting as well. 
RidgeRunner76
Well-known member
Great example. Always tell my guys if you feel like something is off, just stop and we'll evaluate. There is nothing in this type of work getting anyone hurt or worse.
RidgeRunner76
Well-known member
Great work! Ya flux core is a different process to deal with
np307
Well-known member
Yeah I like running it on bigger stuff that I dont care about aesthetics for since I don't have a shop. Other than that though I dont really care for it. Never had a chance to run much dual shield at work either.
RidgeRunner76
Well-known member
Yep. Dual shield Flux is a gold standard in most structural and definitely Bridge work. Aesthetics hardly matter overall. Following the process and wraps were.
I set into place an alternative "special " process found in shipbuilding for our PG work.
Was a spray transfer process from 035", 045", up to 1/16" ER-70S-6 wire and 309L same sizes. Using a 95% Argon, 3% CO2, and 2% Oxygen gas mix. Was an absolute "hotrod" but burnt deep, was forgiving of some imperfections, and would challenge you in the Aesthetic aspect. Looking consistent was the 1st step in the CWI inspection.
All that aside, it made jumping into the common processes a whole lot easier.
Similar threads
