17 November 2011, 03:56
butchlambertConsumer 10 commandments
Bonnie Cornelison, the wife of the first member of the Bench Rest Hall of Fame, sent me some old reamer prints and other papers that belonged to "Red" Cornelison. I thought I would share this with you.
Butch
17 November 2011, 21:26
butchlocgee thanks for the list - i think i've most of those things to kobe, but new ideas are always welcome
17 November 2011, 22:14
Dago RedDamn, 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
18 November 2011, 02:43
craigsterquote:
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
Red
You do dry fire them without snap caps also, don't you?
18 November 2011, 02:55
butchlambertI was told dry firing a double was necessary to keep everything in line and working properly.
Butch
18 November 2011, 22:41
srtraxButch, thats kind of funny...when I had my retail and repair shop...I had customers like that!
19 November 2011, 00:00
WestpacFunny 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.
20 November 2011, 10:51
guncurtis2GOLLY! This is like the daily occurance at my shop!
20 November 2011, 10:52
guncurtis2quote:
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.
21 November 2011, 04:49
SR4759How 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?
21 November 2011, 05:23
Idaho SharpshooterThere 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 $$$ on another job or personal expenses; like taking your wife/girlfriend on vacation. There is no legitimate excuse for asking for a larger deposit than the estimated cost of parts.
I have had the same gunsmith do about 90% of the custom rifle work since 1978. He has never asked for a deposit; although a number of times he has suggested I buy the parts before he moves from one stage to the next.
Asking for receipts is a nice thing as well, unless you are a repeat customer.
Rich
21 November 2011, 05:54
craigsterquote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
There is only ONE commandment for gunsmiths:
1. be honest with the customer RE delivery time and estimated charges to do the work.
OK, TWO.
2. don't spend HIS deposit $$$ 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.
