An Important Skill for Teaching Tradespeople

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An Important Skill for Teaching Tradespeople

Props can come in handy when you're trying to explain mechanical concepts.

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Midgetman

Once a teacher, always a teacher. Once a writer, always a writer. I just read the Brendan and farewell stories. Take time to rest, enjoy the family. I think we will be reading more from you. Take care and see you on the return side.

DanHolohan

Thanks, but the fork is firmly in place. 😅

EBEBRATT-Ed

Dan, maybe in a year or so you will think of something you want to write. You're a writer.

I did use a prop when I was teaching electrical to the HVAC students at the union hall.

If you're in a cellar for instance and want to run a wire or a pipe to something upstairs and have nothing to measure from you drill a pilot hole. (A small pilot hole in case you're in the wrong spot) Take a metal coat hanger and cut a piece of it and put it in a drill. Cut the drilling end on a 45 with pliers. And drill away. The hole will be so small if you're in the wrong spot no one will notice.

I dragged a short piece of pressure treated 6 X 6 wood to class one night and asked them if they thought the coat hanger would go through it. No one thought it would so we made a few bets. I won but all the money went into the Pizza Fund.

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DanHolohan said:

Thanks, but the fork is firmly in place. 😅

Never say never!

Larry Weingarten

Dan, The last two paragraphs are particularly rich! They deserve to be turned into a poster, put up on the wall as a reminder of where humanity lives. Thankyou!

Yours, Larry