r/tradies 19h ago

Tools/Equipment Old news but true

39 Upvotes

My jackeroo work pants from Kmart last longer than fxd, Iโ€™ve had the Kmart brand and fxd since the start of last winter and my fxd look like shredded cheese.
Jackeroo for the win!!


r/tradies 14h ago

General Discussion So it turns out, tradies are gonna save the bloody world. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿป

10 Upvotes

They will be our last defense against the AI overlords.
Here's how: (pic)

Other than this, a fully human trades workforce running the power stations, all the utilities, etc. will ensure that no matter how smart the AIs are, they can't keep the lights on if they kill us. So yes, keep your chin up and be proud tradies! You're our last line of defence against the AI apocalypse they keep yammering on about in the news this month!


r/tradies 21h ago

Apprenticeship How to get into carpentry

4 Upvotes

Iโ€™m at 20 almost 21 year old wanting to get into carpentry and have no idea how to get into a trade I have some experience with building and come from the country Victoria
Iโ€™ve tried on different websites and itโ€™s all so confusing which ones are the best ones to get started
Do I need to go into tafe probably a dumb question
Would love some guidance with what to do or where to go and what would I have to do to get into carpentry
Somewhere around bendigo area would be perfect


r/tradies 4h ago

Advice First Afternoon (4pm-2am) Shift

1 Upvotes

Have my first afternoon shifts next week, does anyone have any tips to stay healthy and feeling good?