HILLBILLY HOCKEY STICK

[Comfortably_Numb]

I like it when people show some reason. I get my fill of those who don't. A little rant... Just yesterday someone was highly offended that the trigger guard spur return on his Woodsrunner didn't hit the exact center of the trigger plate and that there were supposedly some minute rust specs on the barrel outside. Thought I did him wrong.

Been there. Done that. I feel your pain. It's why I don't take any orders anymore and never will again. But past that being self employed is great!

 

[PathfinderNC]

I like it when people show some reason. I get my fill of those who don't. A little rant... Just yesterday someone was highly offended that the trigger guard spur return on his Woodsrunner didn't hit the exact center of the trigger plate and that there were supposedly some minute rust specs on the barrel outside. Thought I did him wrong.

“Customers” like that made me decide never to do any more commission pieces or instruments. It’s so much more relaxing now
Ps: sorry I kind of ditto’d Mike’s comment above… didn’t see it at first.

 

[okawbow]

Jim, I made archery bows for many years and ran a business full time for the last 17 years before retiring. Among many similar stories, I had a guy saw zig zags through the back fiberglass of his new bow so he could paint it like an “Indian” bow. Of course it broke the first time he pulled it back and he wanted to return it under warranty.

Mike, I really like the looks of the rifle you are building. 4 1/2” drop makes for a good offhand rifle if you hold it right. That’s why I like the Bedford County style rifles.

 

[JimFlint]

Sorry, didn't mean to get off topic here...

I thought you were spot on.

 

[JimFlint]

I too have had to fire customers, not many in my 40 years of business but a few. I like to focus on the good/great ones that make it all worth while. The fact that the very few that are disgruntled bother you Jim, shows you care and are a good person.

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Jim, with attention to detail and the products you put out I'm surprised anyone would find a reason to come back at you! I guess there are always a few, you can tell from the people on here and their comments what most feel about you and your company.

 

[SOLANCO]

I was a retailer. Six days a week interacting with individual customers. One of my purveyors convinced me to sell out and go to work for him. My stress level fell off of a cliff.

 

[SOLANCO]

“Customers” like that made me decide never to do any more commission pieces or instruments. It’s so much more relaxing now
Ps: sorry I kind of ditto’d Mike’s comment above… didn’t see it at first.

"made me decide never to do any more commission pieces"

Wow. Wish I had known. Guess I'll stop asking you for a horn!

 

[Wireforhire]

"made me decide never to do any more commission pieces"

Wow. Wish I had known. Guess I'll stop asking you for a horn!

I believe Pathfinder means he'll keep making them of his own design and sell those. At least I hope that is what he was saying .... because, I am in line for one of his as well! WZ

 

[PathfinderNC]

I believe Pathfinder means he'll keep making them of his own design and sell those. At least I hope that is what he was saying .... because, I am in line for one of his as well! WZ

Not to derail this thread (sorry if so!)- but I yes am still making horns- just not by commission, as stated above.

 

[James Kibler]

Didn't mean to send this topic off course, Mike, How's the rifle coming along? Show some more pics when it's time.

Jim

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Didn't mean to send this topic off course, Mike, How's the rifle coming along? Show some more pics when it's time.

Jim

Haven't touched it. I've been working up a load for a schuetzen rifle in 25 20ss. That and making salsa. Pulling evergreens out of the ground, etc.
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[Buffalorunner]

Jim just ignore those nimble nut. You have to much good work to do.

Larry

 

[hanshi]

“Customers” like that made me decide never to do any more commission pieces or instruments. It’s so much more relaxing now
Ps: sorry I kind of ditto’d Mike’s comment above… didn’t see it at first.

I know a gifted gun builder who simply quit building several years ago because of such "nitpickers". I am very glad I got one of his rifles while he still was building them.

 

[James Kibler]

Have to tell another story... Chuck Edwards finishes quite a few of our rifles when customers request a complete rifle. Well recently, he finished one that was beautiful. After receiving it, the customer was disappointed in the rifle because the pin ends were different depths below the stock surface. Just imagine what this fellow must be like...

 

[Pete G]

Have to tell another story... Chuck Edwards finishes quite a few of our rifles when customers request a complete rifle. Well recently, he finished one that was beautiful. After receiving it, the customer was disappointed in the rifle because the pin ends were different depths below the stock surface. Just imagine what this fellow must be like...

Fill the holes with colored wax

 

[Crow#21957]

Nice , I really appreciate the knowledge of this craft you guys have. Funny I didn't know comfortably numb was Mike Brooks.lol
I sure enjoy building ml,s but I sure am a novice.

 

[IanH]

Have to tell another story... Chuck Edwards finishes quite a few of our rifles when customers request a complete rifle. Well recently, he finished one that was beautiful. After receiving it, the customer was disappointed in the rifle because the pin ends were different depths below the stock surface. Just imagine what this fellow must be like...

He probably wanted the ends fire-blued and pressed in so as not to mar the bluing, too. Sheesh.

 

[Wirehair]

Send him some new pins, have him remove the installed pins and then replace them with the new pins. See how well that works out.

 

[longcruise]

Funny I didn't know comfortably numb was Mike Brooks.lol

You can tell by his companion in his avatar.

I too await pictures of the hockey stick.