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Originally Posted by Superman
As many of you know, I do labor relations in the construction industry. Why are apprenticeship programs at least four years long? Because that's how long it takes for a worker to learn THE BASICS. We call them "craft workers" because that's what they are. My hat is off to most of those guys. Some of the work they do is breathtaking. Seriously. Takes your breath away.
Some craft work is lost now. And some is being lost as we speak. The guys who know how to do the intricate plaster work.....they're dying. As they die, so does their craft.
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Is sad you mention that. My dad learn his jewerly skill from the old country. He can make you anything you want including design with just a few simple hammers, hand tools and a torche. No machine and casting BS. I have not met any like him. No one wants to do work like that anymore. It all about a buck and how fast one can make money. Thankfully I was able to work along side him during my high school and some college years. I was able to learn and develop the skill on how to become a true craftsman. Plasters are out there but not many. You get a dime and a dozen drywallers who thinks they are plaster men. We do fine woodworking and upper end remodels. many times people don't want to pay for that kind of time consuming work. Many young people would just want to do something simple and easy and make few bucks and go home and spend it. true passion and service is hard to come by these days.