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| Damn, number 7 made me laugh out loud, I never realized you were supposed to whip the doubles that way to test them, I always did it more as a batting motion. hilarious Red
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| Priceless!  Dave |
| | | Posts: 1238 | Location: New Hampshire | Registered: 31 December 2001 |
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| quote: Originally posted by Dago Red:
Damn, number 7 made me laugh out loud, I never realized you were supposed to whip the doubles that way to test them, I always did it more as a batting motion.
hilarious
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| I was told dry firing a double was necessary to keep everything in line and working properly.
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| | | Posts: 8964 | Location: Poetry, Texas | Registered: 28 November 2004 |
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| Funny Butch. Speaking of impatient customers, I have a sign in my shop that reads "If you want it bad, you'll get it bad... The worse you want it, the worse you'll get it!" You would be surprised at how many people actually expect you to drop what you are doing to do theirs, while they wait.
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| GOLLY! This is like the daily occurance at my shop!
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| | | Posts: 706 | Location: Between Heaven and Hell | Registered: 10 June 2005 |
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| quote: Originally posted by Westpac:
Funny Butch. Speaking of impatient customers, I have a sign in my shop that reads "If you want it bad, you'll get it bad... The worse you want it, the worse you'll get it!" You would be surprised at how many people actually expect you to drop what you are doing to do theirs, while they wait.
WOW! Great sign Westpac. I might have to steal that and not tell you about it! Semper Fi.
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| | | Posts: 706 | Location: Between Heaven and Hell | Registered: 10 June 2005 |
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| How in heck do you tell a gunsmith what you want and know they are going to get it right when they start on your job in 2 to 12 months? |
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| There is only ONE commandment for gunsmiths:
1. be honest with the customer RE delivery time and estimated charges to do the work.
OK, TWO.
2. don't spend HIS deposit $$$ on another job or personal expenses; like taking your wife/girlfriend on vacation. There is no legitimate excuse for asking for a larger deposit than the estimated cost of parts.
I have had the same gunsmith do about 90% of the custom rifle work since 1978. He has never asked for a deposit; although a number of times he has suggested I buy the parts before he moves from one stage to the next.
Asking for receipts is a nice thing as well, unless you are a repeat customer.
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| quote: Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
There is only ONE commandment for gunsmiths:
1. be honest with the customer RE delivery time and estimated charges to do the work.
OK, TWO.
2. don't spend HIS deposit $$$ on another job or personal expenses; like taking your wife/girlfriend on vacation. There is no legitimate excuse for asking for a larger deposit than the estimated cost of parts.
I have had the same gunsmith do about 90% of the custom rifle work since 1978. He has never asked for a deposit; although a number of times he has suggested I buy the parts before he moves from one stage to the next.
Asking for receipts is a nice thing as well, unless you are a repeat customer.
Rich
I would add a third. Never deviate from the customer's instructions without consulting with the customer first. |
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