I am a beginner to woodwork, the main test I have with this bundle ruclips.net/user/postUgkxTNB_zFBSnTo_O1PqfVUwgi7ityw0JlKt is that I think that its hard to settle on a choice of the plan and outline to use as there are a large portion of them there. Nonetheless, I like the simple stride to step directions laid out there.
Listening to Phil for 30 seconds was enough to realize that a great amount experience, knowledge and care is required to be a competent master tradesman like that.
"You did fine...It's just wrong. It's right...except for all the parts that are not." Ahh yes. I have heard these same words uttered manyyy times before. Scott reminds me of me, when my dad or boss steps onto the job. Love it. Keep up the good (but wrong) work!
@@martinsmith251 Haha... Yeah, that's a classic goodie. Another one I thoroughly enjoy is when my dad says: "Yep...I remember MY first time reading a tape." When a cut was off. Or..."I remember MY first time hammering a nail!"🤣 I could literally hand drive 10,000 16d Green Sinkers in 2 swings without bending one...and the second he comes over and watches me...I'd start bending them or miss entirely, without fail. "Sneak up on it", he'd say!🙄😂 It felt like I'd never swung a hammer before.🤦🏼♂️ Yepp...I remember MY first time: "_______ " (fill in the blank with any task you've done a 5 thousand times and do it every single day for work.) Ahh yes...good times indeed.
Already one of my favorite episodes. LOL What fun to see Phil school a dedicated craftsman with such diplomacy. It made me laugh. "Look at your creativity" made me actually laugh out loud. I had an electrician that helped me do my own wiring of a house a couple of times and he was just as impressed with my creativity. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Hehe......and the thing being about electricity that there are a bazillion ways of doing it that are definitely safe and recognized somewhere, but maybe not in your country. Then there are a bazillions ways of doing it which are very much unsafe but still work, then there are many more that are totally not legal but actually work fine and are safe, its just that nobody ever made a proper Test and Standard and accessories (i.e. stranded wire being a big nono in buildings in some countries despite being the norm in machinery where vibration, temperature and contamination loads are off the chart - its just the simple fact that home switches, outlets and boxes are not designed for it, its cheaper that way) and then there are those few that are not only unsafe but do not work. Like connecting neutral and PE in an appliance, which will trip the gfci if there is one and defeat the purpose of the PE....
My Father passed away a few years ago, and I almost feel like I am getting that kind of advice and teaching from your channel since his passing. Thank you for the content you provide, and how you approach it.
For me, it was a great friend and mentor, the late Ed Sutton. Like you alluded to and a viewer said in another video, watching this is like getting to listen to Ed for another 15 minutes and 27 seconds. Thank you Scott.
It is amazing to see two masters interacting. Their crafts are closely related but this kind of interaction shows how incredibly profound the differences are. Really a joy to watch.
ok, I'm just 44 seconds into this video......and the phenomenal friendship evidenced between the Wadsworth clan and the Rocus....is flat out GLORIOUS! Thankyou for bringing us all such love and respect; it's inspirational to nth degree..... Darrell OH! Hi Ken!!!!
This video definitely shows the value of having good friends and contacts in any trade. No one can know everything about everything, and it's good to have someone who's willing to gently (and sarcastically) guide you through the mess you're in.
Phil is quite a character. It is comforting seeing you as a master craftsman confused by certain trades, makes me feel better making mistakes on "easy" home repairs.
I love your humility and willingness to learn. “I can forgive failure. What I can’t forgive is not trying.” Michael Jordan Keep trying, keep failing, keep learning and keep up your good work!
Phil is a Master Plumber as a plumber myself (retired) I see all the tricks I learned many years ago. looks like he never worked a day in his life, He Loves his work. your family is lucky to have a master builder (grand Pa) on the Job as well. stay well, great content
Another intuition of your highly respected videos….I love the fact you put your kids to work. Partially free labor. Partially to keep them busy. Partially to show them what it’s like to be a man and to work with your hands and especially to show them the respect for the the working tradesman. Which I believe 20yrs from know they will have told the story of how they helped grandpa build this addition. I love it.
My teacher in college said "you don't need to know or remember everything but you do need to know where to get the answer". I've learned a lot from you and remembered some things forgotten. Keep up the learning and the teaching.:)
I like the fact that you readily admit there’s something about building you don’t know. I learn something from every video you put out and from this I learned to be cognizant of the fact that even experts can benefit from somebody else’s input. Great job!!
Awesome to have friends and associates like Phil to help when it's needed. It goes without saying that you have or will help him when needed. Small town America at its finest.
Videos like this exist nowhere else. Thank y’all for documenting so much of what you do and putting it out there. I learn something new every time. Sending love from Alabama
I've learned so much from watching your videos. If only every foreman was so informative, and skillful. Good on you for getting outside your comfort zone, and trying something new. We all deal with the issues you mentioned when doing something new - but we forget that even the masters who've been around for a long time get those same issues when trying something new.
As an electrician/tradesman there is one moment I loved more than any other. Phil said “you know I know about one percent of what he does and it’s weird to tell him how to do anything.” I know I know a lot more about electrical work but Scott has more construction experience than I ever will.
I could work with you two for sure. The underlying smart aleck tones, but also the amount of knowledge being passed back and forth, i love it lol. Also the "Phil-ism" comment cracked me up 😂
This was the most entertaining episode. It's representative of the old saying, "We're all ignorant......just on different subjects". Thanks for making this vid, and being honest about the lack of plumbing skills. Many would not have aired footage which shows any lack of knowledge.
If anyone wants to see what happens when you don't have a competent plumber helping you run pipes, watch Andrew Camarata's video "Preparing a site for a monolithic slab". Good on you for working to learn more, Scott!
When I was a builder only, I absolutely hated plumbing. I spent 3 years working with a plumbing and electrical company and I’ll have to say since I’m back into building it’s helped me tremendously that I actually understand plumbing now. Good job getting it done
This is golden 2 guys at the top of their games and one finally gets the chance to school the other, and hes not half talking advantage in a really nice way while his pal knows it. Brilliant !
Ok Scott, I live in 1/4 zip sweatshirts like the one you wear with the Essential Craftsman logo but they are not in your merchandise. How am I gonna own one? Thanks for the videos. You are very easy to watch and listen too. I once apprenticed under an old journeyman electrician that told me, you’ll never learn it all, just learn your resources. Phil is a godsend resource. Keep up the good work.
we all learn from our successes and from our Oopsies, the mistakes are made when we dont ask for help. it takes courage to admit we need help when we need it. and refreshing when you see others ask. thanks for sharing ! i also learn from watching others! thanks again!
Scott, as much as I love you, I love when Phil is in your videos that much more. What a great group of people. Edit: cut your pipe with your skill saw with a normal blade. You don’t get the fuzzy stuff on the end of the pipe. For 3 and 4 inch you have to turn the pipe but with some practice your cuts can be so much better than using any other kind of technique
I thought there were but two truisms in plumbing: 1) “stuff” only flows downhill and 2) never run a major past a minor without a vent. I learned the third in this video; a tee never lays on its back. Thanks to the Essential Craftsmen experts for increasing my knowledge incrementally.
"Because it doesn't leak"... I look forward to more Phil-isms. Perhaps a compilation video once this build is done combined with ones from the spec-house. Keep up the good work EC!
hope all is well .. i own a heating and cooling company out alabama . you are very wise and i love your vids . you inspire me . i hope ya'll have great day . thank you for sharing
I love that you share the boneheads, the burbles and baubles with us; even when it goes wrong, its the mark of a true craftsman to work with, rely on and gain experience that informs the craft.
You literally dug yourself in deeper! On any video channel I watch - like Pask and Thos Johnson and Handtool Rescue - the mistakes are an essential element. It’s a crucial missing element in New Yankee Workshop, which is fun but doesn’t have that human element. We all make mistakes; we need philosophies and strategies to recover. And sometimes we need one of our heroes to be the person reminding us, because too often we won’t listen to our friends or spouses. As in this case: stop and wait and think.
The greatest lessen you can learn is to know when you don't have a clue and to call for help. I oddly enough knew what Phil was trying to tell you, I am surprised you aren't putting in a floor drain, but that could be part of the shower.
I share your love of Plumbing, Scott. When it comes to anything beyond attaching things together, I just saddle up and call the professional. In the long run it is far cheaper than me screwing things up 3 or 4 times and then realizing my inadequacies, then calling a plumber. Although I have become quite competent at irrigation piping and building manifolds for that, waste lines I just tons easier & faster to get the professional help required. Love the channel and look forward to this build. Thanks and keep up the good work!
Long time buddies giving each other a little fun ribbing reminds me of my former USAF buddies and how we would laugh and joke around out on the flight line. I immediately noticed the logo on Phil’s TShirt. Aim High USAF. (22 year vet here)
Congratulations on passing inspection. I have scratched my head and screamed help with plumbing and electrical more times than I can count. Bad thing is, every job is different, and I can't associate what I learned previously to the job at hand. Sheeesh!
Scott, I was sweating and smiling at the same time watching this. Most of us could admit we have been in this same position. I consider you an experienced multi-talented tradesman, but the content of this video is screaming proof that the value an experienced tradesperson brings to a job is simply worth the going rate (and then some). Thanks for this video, Scott.
Great job and thanks to a good friend Phil!! being over whelmed is not fun. It is good to get out of our comfort zone, I think it makes us better at what we do over all.
I greatly appreciate your videos to this project, and your interactions with The Pro Phil - I understand what you mean by work and talk or just work, and the frustrations behind a project until it’s completed. I sit and watch this and recollect memories of my grandfather, father, and uncles as car repairs progress. A little known truth, if you know someone quite well enough to not be distraught, it’s considered constructive criticism. Again, reason why I thoroughly appreciate this video. “Have another roll, Phil” 🤣
Thanks wadworths! I always learn something. Been in residential construction 20 years. Never knew t’s only stand straight up in plumbing. Good to know!
Mr. essential craftsman, I am in the process of becoming a apprentice plumber in Minnesota, I am 18 and for my age plumbing is very hard to understand at times, especially in new construction. Even the journeyman I work with say it’ll take 2 to 3 years until you can lay out an underground.
Stick with it! I just completed my apprenticeship and got a residential license earlier this spring. It's very overwhelming at first but it will come, just keep paying attention.
You only lose if you quit. Starting early means I’m ten years you will be living the dream. A good plumber is worth more than his weight in gold. And in most cases as valuable as a first rate doctor.
"Look at your creativity"
Best constructive criticism ever.
Haha, that's what you tell a 3-year-old who has just completed his first finger-painting.
I will definitely be using this comment in everyday life and especially at work! 😂😂
I am a beginner to woodwork, the main test I have with this bundle ruclips.net/user/postUgkxTNB_zFBSnTo_O1PqfVUwgi7ityw0JlKt is that I think that its hard to settle on a choice of the plan and outline to use as there are a large portion of them there. Nonetheless, I like the simple stride to step directions laid out there.
Listening to Phil for 30 seconds was enough to realize that a great amount experience, knowledge and care is required to be a competent master tradesman like that.
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Agree. Thinking i’ll pay a plumber when i do the plumbing
indeed - Phil sees the finished piping in his head and can translate that into the real world
"Everybody thinks plumbin's easy. But, it is!" We all need a Phil in our lives.
I love Phil's comment, " I know about 1% of what he does. It's weird to tell him anything." 🤣😂😆
"You did fine...It's just wrong.
It's right...except for all the parts that are not."
Ahh yes. I have heard these same words uttered manyyy times before.
Scott reminds me of me, when my dad or boss steps onto the job.
Love it. Keep up the good (but wrong) work!
Not one from this episode, but a personal favourite is “It’s not entirely incorrect…but it’s close”. 😂
@@martinsmith251 Haha... Yeah, that's a classic goodie. Another one I thoroughly enjoy is when my dad says: "Yep...I remember MY first time reading a tape." When a cut was off. Or..."I remember MY first time hammering a nail!"🤣
I could literally hand drive 10,000 16d Green Sinkers in 2 swings without bending one...and the second he comes over and watches me...I'd start bending them or miss entirely, without fail. "Sneak up on it", he'd say!🙄😂 It felt like I'd never swung a hammer before.🤦🏼♂️
Yepp...I remember MY first time: "_______ " (fill in the blank with any task you've done a 5 thousand times and do it every single day for work.)
Ahh yes...good times indeed.
This was the first time I have ever seen Scott get flustered. Glad to know he's like the rest of us. Keep up the good work.
Already one of my favorite episodes. LOL What fun to see Phil school a dedicated craftsman with such diplomacy. It made me laugh. "Look at your creativity" made me actually laugh out loud. I had an electrician that helped me do my own wiring of a house a couple of times and he was just as impressed with my creativity. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Hehe......and the thing being about electricity that there are a bazillion ways of doing it that are definitely safe and recognized somewhere, but maybe not in your country. Then there are a bazillions ways of doing it which are very much unsafe but still work, then there are many more that are totally not legal but actually work fine and are safe, its just that nobody ever made a proper Test and Standard and accessories (i.e. stranded wire being a big nono in buildings in some countries despite being the norm in machinery where vibration, temperature and contamination loads are off the chart - its just the simple fact that home switches, outlets and boxes are not designed for it, its cheaper that way) and then there are those few that are not only unsafe but do not work. Like connecting neutral and PE in an appliance, which will trip the gfci if there is one and defeat the purpose of the PE....
My Father passed away a few years ago, and I almost feel like I am getting that kind of advice and teaching from your channel since his passing. Thank you for the content you provide, and how you approach it.
I feel the same way
For me, it was a great friend and mentor, the late Ed Sutton. Like you alluded to and a viewer said in another video, watching this is like getting to listen to Ed for another 15 minutes and 27 seconds. Thank you Scott.
Phil is a treasure, love seeing him again on the channel.
It is amazing to see two masters interacting. Their crafts are closely related but this kind of interaction shows how incredibly profound the differences are. Really a joy to watch.
The moment I saw that you uploaded another plumbing video, I was hoping for a Phil cameo. This did not disappoint at all.
ok, I'm just 44 seconds into this video......and the phenomenal friendship evidenced between the Wadsworth clan and the Rocus....is flat out GLORIOUS! Thankyou for bringing us all such love and respect; it's inspirational to nth degree..... Darrell OH! Hi Ken!!!!
This video definitely shows the value of having good friends and contacts in any trade. No one can know everything about everything, and it's good to have someone who's willing to gently (and sarcastically) guide you through the mess you're in.
Friends like Phil are a Godsend!
Phil is quite a character. It is comforting seeing you as a master craftsman confused by certain trades, makes me feel better making mistakes on "easy" home repairs.
Nobody knows everything, everyone knows something.
I love your humility and willingness to learn. “I can forgive failure. What I can’t forgive is not trying.” Michael Jordan
Keep trying, keep failing, keep learning and keep up your good work!
Love Phil and his great attitude!!
Phil is a Master Plumber as a plumber myself (retired) I see all the tricks I learned many years ago. looks like he never worked a day in his life, He Loves his work. your family is lucky to have a master builder (grand Pa) on the Job as well. stay well, great content
Indeed!
I love this guy. Such a pro. He's the guy you gotta ask in tough situations.
Another intuition of your highly respected videos….I love the fact you put your kids to work. Partially free labor. Partially to keep them busy. Partially to show them what it’s like to be a man and to work with your hands and especially to show them the respect for the the working tradesman. Which I believe 20yrs from know they will have told the story of how they helped grandpa build this addition.
I love it.
Tear it all out and we will start over.....FANTASTIC! Phil is a classic!
My teacher in college said "you don't need to know or remember everything but you do need to know where to get the answer". I've learned a lot from you and remembered some things forgotten. Keep up the learning and the teaching.:)
I love Phil. Was hoping to see him again!
"Like normal humans do..."
LOL "look at your creativity" !!
This video was a treasure among the Essential Craftsman library :)
Haha The exchanges between Scott & Phil while Ken keeps watch :)
There was so much more of it that had to be cut, but it was very entertaining. Lots of teasing.
"Look at your creativity."
I need more positive friends like this.
Long time viewer here and I have to say one of the most entertaining videos- like ever😂😂 All praise Phil the god of plumbers and soft schooling.
I love Phil. He reminds me of a great freind of mines dad. Brings back alot of great memories of him ribing us about work we were doing.
I like the fact that you readily admit there’s something about building you don’t know. I learn something from every video you put out and from this I learned to be cognizant of the fact that even experts can benefit from somebody else’s input. Great job!!
Your a very smart man and one that knows his limitations. Do what you know and get help on what you don’t know. Great job
I could press pause and I was still confused. Thank you Phil!
as a plumber from canada, who is subject to slightly different codes, i must say i enjoyed this incredibly.
It's always a hilarious and extremely informative video when @PLUMBER is on
I loved it when Phil said " Look how creative you were". 😀
“Look at your creativity” 😂😂 Phil is the best
Awesome to have friends and associates like Phil to help when it's needed. It goes without saying that you have or will help him when needed. Small town America at its finest.
"All kinds of crap to consider" -literally. Lol. Love hearing his expertise.
9:08 absolutely hilarious! "I know about 1% of he does, and it's weird to tell him how to do anything"
Videos like this exist nowhere else. Thank y’all for documenting so much of what you do and putting it out there. I learn something new every time. Sending love from Alabama
Every video in your series is pure gold!!
Phil has plumbing in his blood. So proud of my nephew.
HI!! Kenny!!! Good to see you!!
Kenny is just as nice in person.
I've learned so much from watching your videos.
If only every foreman was so informative, and skillful.
Good on you for getting outside your comfort zone, and trying something new. We all deal with the issues you mentioned when doing something new - but we forget that even the masters who've been around for a long time get those same issues when trying something new.
As an electrician/tradesman there is one moment I loved more than any other. Phil said “you know I know about one percent of what he does and it’s weird to tell him how to do anything.” I know I know a lot more about electrical work but Scott has more construction experience than I ever will.
I could work with you two for sure. The underlying smart aleck tones, but also the amount of knowledge being passed back and forth, i love it lol. Also the "Phil-ism" comment cracked me up 😂
This was the most entertaining episode.
It's representative of the old saying, "We're all ignorant......just on different subjects".
Thanks for making this vid, and being honest about the lack of plumbing skills. Many would not have aired footage which shows any lack of knowledge.
Thanks for sharing your successes AND your failures, they're great to learn from.
Keep up the great work!
Love it! ……”1800callphil” LOL 😂. Phil….”Look at the creativity” 🤣
I think we’ve all been there!
Wonderful to see another human who has trouble with plumbing. Always enjoy your work.
WE LOVE PHIL
More Phil! dudes a legend. He explains things so well.
Phil's a gem.
That guy holding the chair down deserves a raise. He’s doing great.
If anyone wants to see what happens when you don't have a competent plumber helping you run pipes, watch Andrew Camarata's video "Preparing a site for a monolithic slab". Good on you for working to learn more, Scott!
Phil is a character, thanks for sharing it looks great
Thank you for teaching us the trade Mr.Craftsman !
When I was a builder only, I absolutely hated plumbing. I spent 3 years working with a plumbing and electrical company and I’ll have to say since I’m back into building it’s helped me tremendously that I actually understand plumbing now. Good job getting it done
I love Phil so much. Watching all his appearances again.
This is golden 2 guys at the top of their games and one finally gets the chance to school the other, and hes not half talking advantage in a really nice way while his pal knows it. Brilliant !
I really enjoyed this one ,I’ve only been apprentice plumbing for a year and a half Phil is a very patient good teacher
“If you can’t work and talk at the same time, stop talking!” GOLD! I wish I had thought of that simple sentence 40 years ago.
Oh yeah! Gotta love an episode with Phil! They guy is a such a pro, and hilarious.
when you make most everything else look so easy, it's nice to see you overcome a challenge once in a while :D
Congratulations escaping comfort zone = GROWTH, well done Scott!
It's always a good day when EC and Phil open school for the rest of us.
“Look at your creativity!”😂 Ah man I love it!
Ok Scott, I live in 1/4 zip sweatshirts like the one you wear with the Essential Craftsman logo but they are not in your merchandise. How am I gonna own one? Thanks for the videos. You are very easy to watch and listen too. I once apprenticed under an old journeyman electrician that told me, you’ll never learn it all, just learn your resources. Phil is a godsend resource. Keep up the good work.
we all learn from our successes and from our Oopsies, the mistakes are made when we dont ask for help. it takes courage to admit we need help when we need it. and refreshing when you see others ask. thanks for sharing ! i also learn from watching others! thanks again!
Dang it, youtube needs a love button for videos like this. Had me laughing and really enjoying it. Such cool fun guys!
Scott, as much as I love you, I love when Phil is in your videos that much more. What a great group of people.
Edit: cut your pipe with your skill saw with a normal blade. You don’t get the fuzzy stuff on the end of the pipe. For 3 and 4 inch you have to turn the pipe but with some practice your cuts can be so much better than using any other kind of technique
Your videos are so relaxed and enjoyable I’ve been doing this shit my whole life and I love watching it
I thought there were but two truisms in plumbing: 1) “stuff” only flows downhill and 2) never run a major past a minor without a vent. I learned the third in this video; a tee never lays on its back. Thanks to the Essential Craftsmen experts for increasing my knowledge incrementally.
"Because it doesn't leak"... I look forward to more Phil-isms. Perhaps a compilation video once this build is done combined with ones from the spec-house. Keep up the good work EC!
Really enjoyed your experience with the plumbing
The people need more Phil Rokus.
this was gold. I respect the heck out of you both. good laugh. Phil is a funny fella. taking gabs at you and laughing about it. Haha.
hope all is well .. i own a heating and cooling company out alabama . you are very wise and i love your vids . you inspire me . i hope ya'll have great day . thank you
for sharing
I love that you share the boneheads, the burbles and baubles with us; even when it goes wrong, its the mark of a true craftsman to work with, rely on and gain experience that informs the craft.
You literally dug yourself in deeper!
On any video channel I watch - like Pask and Thos Johnson and Handtool Rescue - the mistakes are an essential element. It’s a crucial missing element in New Yankee Workshop, which is fun but doesn’t have that human element.
We all make mistakes; we need philosophies and strategies to recover. And sometimes we need one of our heroes to be the person reminding us, because too often we won’t listen to our friends or spouses. As in this case: stop and wait and think.
I had no idea what Phil's vision for this was after listening to the explanation. I would definitely have needed a drawing.
Each man to his own trade, but knowledge and experience should be shared everyday is a school day !😉
The greatest lessen you can learn is to know when you don't have a clue and to call for help.
I oddly enough knew what Phil was trying to tell you, I am surprised you aren't putting in a floor drain, but that could be part of the shower.
I could watch you and Phil all day. I love your channel!
I share your love of Plumbing, Scott. When it comes to anything beyond attaching things together, I just saddle up and call the professional. In the long run it is far cheaper than me screwing things up 3 or 4 times and then realizing my inadequacies, then calling a plumber. Although I have become quite competent at irrigation piping and building manifolds for that, waste lines I just tons easier & faster to get the professional help required.
Love the channel and look forward to this build. Thanks and keep up the good work!
Long time buddies giving each other a little fun ribbing reminds me of my former USAF buddies and how we would laugh and joke around out on the flight line. I immediately noticed the logo on Phil’s TShirt. Aim High USAF. (22 year vet here)
You could create a playlist for the workshop build. Good series of videos so far.
Congratulations on passing inspection. I have scratched my head and screamed help with plumbing and electrical more times than I can count. Bad thing is, every job is different, and I can't associate what I learned previously to the job at hand. Sheeesh!
Scott,
I was sweating and smiling at the same time watching this. Most of us could admit we have been in this same position. I consider you an experienced multi-talented tradesman, but the content of this video is screaming proof that the value an experienced tradesperson brings to a job is simply worth the going rate (and then some). Thanks for this video, Scott.
Not only was that educational but it was very amusing!
“You did fine…it’s just wrong”! Gotta like Phil!
I’d be really okay if Phil had his own RUclips channel.
He does actually. But he doesn't put a lot on it. ruclips.net/channel/UCBeU-XiuXSBKxg0YROGbtJQvideos
Great job and thanks to a good friend Phil!! being over whelmed is not fun. It is good to get out of our comfort zone, I think it makes us better at what we do over all.
A master meets his grandmaster. But it was very instructive and lots of fun.
I greatly appreciate your videos to this project, and your interactions with The Pro Phil - I understand what you mean by work and talk or just work, and the frustrations behind a project until it’s completed.
I sit and watch this and recollect memories of my grandfather, father, and uncles as car repairs progress.
A little known truth, if you know someone quite well enough to not be distraught, it’s considered constructive criticism.
Again, reason why I thoroughly appreciate this video.
“Have another roll, Phil” 🤣
Thanks wadworths! I always learn something. Been in residential construction 20 years. Never knew t’s only stand straight up in plumbing. Good to know!
Love the “imagination “ comment, classic Phil!!
Mr. essential craftsman, I am in the process of becoming a apprentice plumber in Minnesota, I am 18 and for my age plumbing is very hard to understand at times, especially in new construction. Even the journeyman I work with say it’ll take 2 to 3 years until you can lay out an underground.
Stick with it! I just completed my apprenticeship and got a residential license earlier this spring. It's very overwhelming at first but it will come, just keep paying attention.
You only lose if you quit. Starting early means I’m ten years you will be living the dream. A good plumber is worth more than his weight in gold. And in most cases as valuable as a first rate doctor.
Great video. I love seeing the learning curve!
I love the fact that he pulls his tape to use as a pointer when he is making his point.