Yep, you're old and reaaaally behind the times... Old man :p

know if its anything like Saskpowers?

3/0 is just regular 1" wide, 1/4" thick brace lagged to the pole. Anything bigger uses a "bow brace" thats bolted to the arm using 1/2" bolts and a 5/8" bolt through the pole.
I've strung 477 acsr...

Funny story,
when you are learning to climb, we free hand but are tethered to a jib like you described. Friend of mine gaffed out countless times and had is face all cut up on the pole. He would be...

Yeah haha, it's tough that's for sure. Really makes a guy proud once you make it through.
On our crews we don't have dedicated groundmen. Infact no one does. Sometimes you will have labourers who...

However the plus side of that is you work with some tough and sharp guys. And you know they are tough and sharp. Always gonna be one in every crowd.

Where I work is a little different than you guys. At my utility to get hired on you submit a resume. Then go through an interview infront of a Lineman, company Hr and union rep. Also you have a hand...

We use Milwaukee M18 tools at work. I'm pretty happy with them. Also the batteries fit into our electric md6s. I believe those are a burendy brand

I've had problems with dpf emission **** too. Got a big sterling with a Mercedes in it. If you are just working in town and on short trips it's always going into re gen mode. Same with our freight...

Over center boom with extendable stick is pretty sweet I gotta say.

I like to take my grandmas advice. "Call them as you see em." He is a piece of **** so call him that. Rest of the crew (if you get along) will follow suit. He won't like being called down by his...

I'm in my apprenticeship now and my advice is.
Don't walk, run. Don't say "I know." And you and what ever truck your assigned to should be ready to go when you start getting paid.
Congrats man!

I'm a second year apprentice. My gear is just your regular klein hooks with leather pads. Ive tried other guys fancy aluminum shanks, velcro pads, velcro pads with steel inserts. I don't like them at...

Hey I got a question for you guys. Used to work as a laborer for a contractor. I when I was taught how to clean a hotstick, some jmen and apprentices told me that the stick is clean enough when you...

How does school work in the states? You go to college for two years then start work and collecting hours? Or go to school for a couple months each year?
In Saskatchewan and Alberta (not sure about...

I'm in western Canada and we do the whole training thing a bit different then you guys so I can't speak on that. It's more than likely a company to company thing.
However a belt with tools is...

I'm 6'3 and it sure makes things easier up the pole. However I know guys who are probably around 5'6 and 140 pounds and they get it done. Also i have seen guys bigger and better shape than me quit....