POV- Hector el Connector

[@skitown11]

Crane operator is killin it. Erecting is easy if the fabricator and crane operator have their shit together.

[@mayneofsteel]

Believe it or not this is his first job flying steel👏 yeah having a good operator helps out a lot

[@TooMuch637]

Washers are obviously optional.

[@mayneofsteel]

That’s what we call a bolt ups problem right ther lmao

[@TooMuch637]

@@mayneofsteel “Leave the problem for the next guy”

[@fernandocontreras5815]

2 guys on one end and you’re by yourself , only need one on each end, since your on the iron they should let you connect your side first

[@mayneofsteel]

Usually I would agree but here the lift couldn’t reach the other side to drop me off so I had to bridge the beam. Anddd this actually my first time working with a phone man, the second guy in the lift.

[@peteywheatstraws4909]

I usually carry a .5" drive ratchet and a deepwell 1.25" socket in my boltbag, comes in handy sometimes.

[@Kevin-is-here]

Looks like you finally got something you wanted, it sucks most buildings are being made out of concrete 😢

[@dgarc012]

As someone with severe butter fingers, I'm glad I work at ground level.

[@mayneofsteel]

I am also glad you work at ground level 🫡 lmao it took me awhile to really get comfortable working on the steel tbh

[@shawnhenderson1130]

Should be tying your tools off anyway. Law where I'm from

[@mayneofsteel]

@@shawnhenderson1130 very true very true

[@mikeshawn6765]

What do you do if the beam is to short? Can you use a spacer?

[@mayneofsteel]

Nahhh no spacer. Depends how short the beam is. First we double check the plans, rarely will the dimension of the beams be off but it could be the wrong piece. But if it’s the write number beam then we close that gap using quick bolts, come alongs, or wedging one side of the column to help close the gap.

[@zoeylamant8298]

that's when you bring out the good ol beam stretcher

[@johnathanchacon2758]

As a connector, in the instance when you had that gap for that connection, it’s always good to keep a ratchet spud on your harness for those kinds of ordeals. If you can stash a socket or two for the erection bolts you’re using and the quick bolt you have you’re gold. That way you’re not wrenching with your spud too long. Anyhow, hang and bang brother. Stay safe

[@mayneofsteel]

The second homie to say this ima give it a try, appreciate the support 🤘🏽

[@Allday-p8v]

Nice bro

[@mayneofsteel]

Thank you fam