There’s something about tradies that makes them perfect material for a good laugh – maybe it’s the early mornings, the straight shooting, or the fact that every job seems to come with a story. Whether you’ve got a sparkie in the family, know a chippie who loves to yarn, or simply appreciate the hardworking characters who keep Australia running, these light-hearted jokes are guaranteed to spark a smile.

We’ve rounded up seven of the best tradie jokes – nothing mean-spirited, just the kind of humour that gets shared on worksites, at barbecues and around the smoko table. Get ready for a good chuckle!

I went to Bunnings yesterday and asked where I could find some hammers, nails, a trowel, and a bag of cement. “They’re all under construction”, said the staff member. “Okay,” I said. ” Where will they be when they’re finished?”

I’m working on a joke about road construction.
Just give me a few months to lay it all out.

What music do tradies listen to?
The Carpenters and Nine Inch Nails!

Why don’t drills have any friends?
Because they’re always boring!

My boss asked me to attach two pieces of wood together.
I nailed it!

Did you hear the amazing story of the blind tradie?
He picked up a hammer and saw.

A carpenter accidentally sawed off his left hand.
The doctors said he will be all right.