Field guide

Field guide

How the work actually gets done: tips from the trade, step-by-step how-tos and a corner for apprentices.

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EMT bendingMarks, shrink and step-by-step instructions for every common bend.

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Bending tipsReading your bender, fixing dog-legs, and making offsets match.
Pulling wirePlanning pulls, lubricant, pull-point spacing and pulling tension.
TerminationsTorque, terminal temperature ratings and aluminum terminations.
TroubleshootingMeter use and a step-by-step approach to common faults.
SafetyLockout/tagout, arc flash basics and PPE categories.
Apprentice cornerStudy plans, practice questions and Texas licensing exam prep.