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Wrenching is a better than the average trade, but you will accumulate damage in your hands and shoulders from it. The vibration of impact guns do considerable
by AngryData 3mo ago
Wrenching is a better than the average trade, but you will accumulate damage in your hands and shoulders from it.
The vibration of impact guns do considerable damage to your hands over a decade or two of work along with the tight squeezing of tools. Thick padded hand grips might be a good idea even if impact guns don't feel like it hurts right now. Heavy wrenching can do a number on shoulders too but shoulder sockets can be replaced, although it is supposedly not a pleasant experience.
- Ralo 3mo agoAbsolutely. It's not perfect but safety is in your control, and all up to you. I accept the trade off, as the alternative is going back to linkedin and begging for a job all day. This is why I try to hoard all my money. I don't want to do this when I'm 50. I've always thought about doing this for 10-15 years and then building a semi and doing some owner operator long haul trucking. I could easily fix anything on the truck and save major money.
- jazzyjackson 3mo agoBesides, sitting in a chair all day isn’t great for your body either
- bb88 3mo agoHave you thought of opening your own truck repair shop? Often there are places where trucks break down and the solutions are slim to None. A good repair shop in the right place might make decent money.
- Ralo 3mo agoI'm so at peace right now, the flow is good. I don't need the hustle of chasing mllions of dollars. The owner of the company can deal with that, I just want to do my 8 hours and go home free and clear.
- Gud 3mo agoAvoid impact guns at all costs. I install heavy machinery for a living and I forbid them on site. Use regular spanners, ensure adequate cross tightening and final tightening with torque.