New Member of CGRS Team

07 February 2013, 01:53

Duane Wiebe

I want to introduce Tyler Bellande, came aboard this month, skilled all around gunsmsith, former Army Ranger, Colorado School of Trades graduate. Solid background in CNC operation and programming. Looking forward to beilng able to provide services that have, kind of, gone by the wayside these past few years...and catch up on bottom metal orders.

He will be a busy man!

07 February 2013, 02:10

michaelj

Duane,
He looks younger than you you should have had him take his hat off

I know he will do a good job for you as soon as he gets off that cloud he is walking on. Good luck to you both.

07 February 2013, 02:26

HBH

It was a pleasure to meet Tyler in Dallas.
And my congrats to him!

07 February 2013, 02:29

FAST996

A very lucky young man,good for both of you.

07 February 2013, 02:29

Aaron Little

Im very glad to see another CST student join the custom gunmaking field.

I know MichaelJ has been very dedicated to introducing students to this type of work at school, in his off-campus classes, and by putting together the first ACGG visit for students. If there is one person largely responsible for the direction I went, and many other students to come in the continuation of fine/custom gunmaking it is Mike.

07 February 2013, 02:40

michaelj

Aaron
Thank you for the kind words but it is students like yourself and Tyler and others that make my being an instructor fulfilling.

07 February 2013, 03:44

MJines

Congrats to Duane and Tyler. Good to see up and coming gunsmiths getting to work with and learn from the master gunsmiths.

07 February 2013, 04:48

Zephyr

Hope he doesn't like Maple Syrup

07 February 2013, 16:57

Woodhits

Good luck Tyler!

07 February 2013, 21:52

Bill/Oregon

Duane, thank you for hiring a veteran.

07 February 2013, 22:28

Pegleg

Duane- Is that your shop? I see some open bench top area.

07 February 2013, 22:57

Duane Wiebe

quote:
Originally posted by Zephyr:
Hope he doesn't like Maple Syrup

Errr...well...he says he loves maple syrup

07 February 2013, 23:11

Duane Wiebe

quote:
Originally posted by Pegleg:
Duane- Is that your shop? I see some open bench top area.

He just hasn't had time to scatter things around yet

11 February 2013, 00:12

Fal Grunt

Very lucky man! I envy him. Glad to see a CST grad coming up in the ranks too.

Aaron, it is Mike's fault for getting a lot of us into this trade. I am sure happy for it.

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10 March 2013, 01:33

Cross L

tell him to watch those chin whiskers around spinning machinery--

all the best to him.

10 March 2013, 01:42

silvertip1

quote:
Looking forward to beilng able to provide services that have, kind of, gone by the wayside these past few years

What are the new services that are going to be offered?

10 March 2013, 04:35

ForrestB

quote:
Originally posted by Duane Wiebe:
Looking forward to beilng able to provide services that have, kind of, gone by the wayside these past few years...

Hopefully, that means he'll be building custom rifles again.

10 March 2013, 06:05

Duane Wiebe

No doubt about it..my plate is pretty full and I've felt kind of badly not beilng able to accept some of the "Parts work"..rebarreling, scoope mounts, bolt handles, feeding and functioning, restoring, high grade repairs filling bottom mertal orders,,,well you get the idea.

In the short time he's been aboard,, we have enough work lined up to keep him busy for several months. I have a lot of faith in his demonstrated abilities,,,else he wouldn't be here.

He puts in long hours, solves problems, comes to work on time, speaks English...even takes out the trash

11 March 2013, 01:28

Woodhits

Glad to hear that he's working out well.

13 March 2013, 00:41

custombolt

quote:
Originally posted by Duane Wiebe:
No doubt about it..my plate is pretty full and I've felt kind of badly not beilng able to accept some of the "Parts work"..rebarreling, scoope mounts, bolt handles, feeding and functioning, restoring, high grade repairs filling bottom mertal orders,,,well you get the idea.

In the short time he's been aboard,, we have enough work lined up to keep him busy for several months. I have a lot of faith in his demonstrated abilities,,,else he wouldn't be here.

He puts in long hours, solves problems, comes to work on time, speaks English...even takes out the trash

Good luck with the new guy Duane. Seems like a sensible guy and very appreciative of his opportunity. So, now...do we all get the "entry level labor" discount this year? Just kidding. I'm anxious to see some of his work.