Build America 2015 Tool Safety and Construction Training

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Build America 2015 Tool Safety and Construction Training

Hand Tools, Power Tools and Logistics

The Students were instructed on proper hand tool use, how to read a tape measure, trail clearing, ladder safety, post hold digging, deck and wall building, repetitive cutting, plan reading, logistics and the basic principles of roofing, to name a few.  All of these topics will come in handy as their cross county journey takes them to new and challenging building projects. Day two ended with the team building two scaled down versions of projects that they will encounter.

What Lays Ahead for the BAM Team?

Over the course of the summer, these men will be building several different types of structures to better assist people with disabilities. These structures include but re not limited to:

  • Re-roofing a massive 40 square building
  • Building a floating dock and ramp
  • Repairing an accessible waterfront wooden trail
  • Building a 48 foot wide horse run building
  • Constructing and installing a playground
  • Installing walkways, trails and decks
  • Installing split rail fencing
  • Repairing cabins and camp buildings

Build America 2015 Tool Safety and Construction Training

The Concord Carpenter Team – “Behind the Scenes”

The past few days would never have been possible without countless hours that Rob Robillard, Phil Benevides, Todd Fratzel, Archie Trainor, Rick Raymond, Josh Bordenca, Pat Driest, who make up the dedicated carpenters and contractors from Concord Carpenter and Tool Box Buzz. These guys gave up two days away from their families and their own companies to instill the knowledge of safe and smart building practices to the Build America Team.

Kharli Tyler who is the Marketing Manager for Milwaukee Tool flew out with her family to spend Friday with us and bring Milwaukee Power Tools message of support and encouragement. Milwaukee Tools was last year and this year’s tool sponsor, and donated thousands of dollars’ worth of power tools, hand tools and accessories.  Without Milwaukee support this team would not have enough tools to be truly effective in camp.

Build America 2015 Tool Safety and Construction Training

I know I can speak for the instructors as well as the students when I say THANK YOU! Archie and Rick from Concord Lumber who donated all the lumber we used during our two day training program.

Janet and Churchill Franklin, who so graciously allowed all of this to happen on their property in Concord. We were able to use their amazing barn, front yard, driveway and backyard to help facilitate these activities. Janet and Churchill Franklin are customers of Rob and have allowed us to use their property for the second consecutive year.

Thank you guys so much for your hospitality. There are many other folks behind the scenes like Architect Rob Beede and Kevin Magliozzi from Photo Depot, both of whom donated time and expertise to supply architectural drawings and photos as training aids.

Build America 2015 Tool Safety and Construction Training

Build America 2015 Tool Safety and Construction Training

So Build America 2015 Tool Safety and Construction Training is in the history books. The unique strength and character of these young men is inspiring. I am honored to have been a part of this project with some amazing friends that I get to work with on a regular basis and meet twenty new friends that I will continue to follow along their journey. There are definitely some future leaders in the making here!

Throughout the barn there were signs that had inspirational speeches, popular sayings and of course safety messages. There was one that quote that caught my attention on Friday morning, and it didn’t really sink in until the end of day two.

If you want happiness for an hour—take a nap. If you want happiness for a day—go fishing. If you want happiness for a month—get married. If you want happiness for a year—inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime—help others. “ -Chinese Proverb

It’s going to be a fun, exciting trek and a worthwhile cause – get involved!  ~ SCOTT

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Scott Arnold

Writer / Carpenter / Remodeler

Contributing Editor Scott Arnold is the owner of Scott Arnold Remodeling LLC out of Waltham MA. Custom decks, fireplace makeovers, kitchens and bathrooms, Scott enjoys the frame to finish concept. Scott will share his perspective on tools as carpenter and remodeler here and on Toolboxbuzz.com

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