Any female carpenters out there?
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Well, I know this will really boost my popularity but, I don't think it's practical for a woman to be a carpenter, other than trim or maybe small remodels. And even then, who would want to hire someone who is limited in what they can do? Before you get pissed ladies, you have to understand that lumber is heavy! Carpentry is more than just cutting wood and nailing things together. Can you pull a 24' douglas fir rafter up to the roof? Can you carry 2x12x20' joists through a roughly backfilled lot for hours on end? Or move a stack of 3/4 t&g? How about nailing off a 12/12 roof 2 1/2 stories in the air? (this really sucks because there is absolutely nothing to hold on to and the roof is slippery with sawdust and plastic couplers from the nail gun) And all this under a blazing sun. This kind of stuff is exhuasting, and I'm a pretty big guy. My hands are like leather, I barely get slivers anymore because they just won't penetrate.
I've never seen a women carpenter (other than on TV and, lol) and doubt I ever will, the physical demands are just too great.
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I got my training by DOING, WATCHING and ASKING (FREE). I can fix darn near everything. USA
I got my training by DOING, WATCHING and ASKING (FREE). I can fix darn near everything. USA
I'm only a Daddy's girl and now my husband's girl for running and getting this or that - however, our local college has a one year program that graduates 3 or 4 women as carpenters every year and it's my understanding that they out do the men a lot of times simply because they are more focused, pay attention to detail, and look at the broader picture. So, if you have a dream of being a female carpenter - go for it! Life's too short not to attain those dreams that can be made to come true.
I got my training from all the men in my life, they were mostly sorry *** dogs who wouldn't help me do sh**. In Tennessee here. I had to volunteer to do everthing.
My husband is a builder, and I've worked by his side for years. Over time, I've learned quite a variety of skills, and we just built a new home together. For that reason, I consider myself more than a handyperson. Among other things, I sided the house, installed and finished hardwood floor, and helped with the trim. All of my training came from him. (USA)