That old apprentice who called me out on my mortar mix

Had a job last month repointing a retaining wall in Portland. This kid straight out of trade school watched me mix and said my ratio was off. I got defensive at first. Told him I've been doing this 15 years. He pulled out his phone and showed me the manufacturer spec for that specific brick type. I checked it after he left. He was dead on. Made me feel like an old dog who can't learn new tricks. Anyone else had a younger guy call you out and actually be right?

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mark4363h agoMost Upvoted

Did I just have to google "mortar mix ratio" while hiding in the porta potty after a young framer called me out on my nailing pattern? Yeah that was a fun afternoon.