amazingkevin Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) The lady that knows everything had me do a project and it was designed wrong.So when i delievered it she shrugged it off and had me change it.The pieces were designed to hold what ever size rigs she makes but would only hold size 16 or 1" rings.I took all back and tried to modifie on the table saw .no go ,Then i tried my 4.5 grinder with 4" saw blade ,no go ,I knew it's going to take my hand planer from the beginning but had no idea when it is .I finally found it and it shaved off on an angle to accept rings of all sizes.The zebra wood needed no sanding at all but the white wood 2"x4" wood needed 80 grit and 120 grit on the dremil mini sanding drum.About 2 hours work . Edited April 5, 2016 by amazingkevin bobscroll, Ninuninu, Smudger and 2 others 5 Quote
Lucky2 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 Kevin, in this case I don't think being right, is anything to be happy about. This women would drive me nuts, I wouldn't even try pleasing her. Len Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 I hope you made some money on that deal Kevin ! Quote
kywoodmaster Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 I learned a long time ago to make one prototype and get it approved in writing before making multiple units of anything. Ninuninu 1 Quote
Ninuninu Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 The lady that knows everything had me do a project and it was designed wrong.So when i delievered it she shrugged itbof and had me change it.The pieces were designed to hold what ever size rigs she makes but would only hold size 16 or 1" rings.I took all back and tried to modifie on the table saw .no go ,Then i tried my 4.5 grinder with 4" saw blade ,no go ,I knew it's going to take my hand planer from the beginning but had no idea when it is .I finally found it and it shaved off on an angle to accept rings of all sizes.The zebra wood needed no sanding at all but the white wood 2"x4" wood needed 80 grit and 120 grit on the dremil mini sanding drum.About 2 hours work .IMG_20160404_170903.jpgIMG_20160404_170907.jpgIMG_20160404_170912.jpgIMG_20160404_170924.jpg Customers can be difficult at times Kevin. Seeing that I only started this kind of stuff a few months ago and there is not much demand for scrolled works in Malta, when I get an order for a portrait, I normally print out an extra full size pattern an show them that explaining that what they see on the pattern is what they get on the wood. If they like I go ahead because I am certainly not going to spend several hours hand cutting with a fret saw just for someone to say "It's not what I imagined." You are a good a patient man Kevin! amazingkevin 1 Quote
Ninuninu Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 I learned a long time ago to make one prototype and get it approved in writing before making multiple units of anything. Have to agree with you there ky! Very good idea! Tony Quote
lawson56 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 I have had customers like that in the past. I deal with them 1 time then no more.I to hope you made some Big Bucks from this project. Quote
NC Scroller Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 Sure hope she paid well. Good Job. Quote
oldhudson Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 The customer isn't always right. But the customer is still the customer! If you want to try and make money doing custom work - be careful. I walk away from jobs where I don't feel a fairly high level of confidence in the customer. I probably miss some opportunities but I haven't been burned. Quote
ike Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 That is why i am reluctant in taking special orders. some people you just can't please My last one what she wanted dwas fairly simple so i took it and then after I got started she changed her design on her 3rd change I told her I wouldn't make it. Quote
LarryEA Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 In a way, it's a sad story. you were 'right'... a little late Quote
FranMike Harley Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 You my friend have the patience of a Saint !! Is this a repeat customer of yours who has done this to you in the past ? I echo the comments - hope you got paid good for your hard work and aggravation.... Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Posted April 5, 2016 Kevin, in this case I don't think being right, is anything to be happy about. This women would drive me nuts, I wouldn't even try pleasing her. Len Len , i lmao reading this post of yours,We love our women but the things they do to drive us wacky! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) I hope you made some money on that deal Kevin ! Steve that would be 60 balloons cold hard cash included was the $9.50 zebra wood chunk.I gave her what was left because i know it will cause the wheels to turn in her head for another project for me!Thanks for looking! Edited April 5, 2016 by amazingkevin Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Posted April 5, 2016 I learned a long time ago to make one prototype and get it approved in writing before making multiple units of anything. to many miles to go to show and tell before doing a job.they tell me whatb they want i make it that way and go from there.Thanks Larry! Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Posted April 5, 2016 Customers can be difficult at times Kevin. Seeing that I only started this kind of stuff a few months ago and there is not much demand for scrolled works in Malta, when I get an order for a portrait, I normally print out an extra full size pattern an show them that explaining that what they see on the pattern is what they get on the wood. If they like I go ahead because I am certainly not going to spend several hours hand cutting with a fret saw just for someone to say "It's not what I imagined." You are a good a patient man Kevin! Tony i try to spend as little time as i can with them as they confuse me even more,lol Ninuninu 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Posted April 5, 2016 I have had customers like that in the past. I deal with them 1 time then no more.I to hope you made some Big Bucks from this project. chicken feed money,lol lawson56 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Posted April 5, 2016 The customer isn't always right. But the customer is still the customer! If you want to try and make money doing custom work - be careful. I walk away from jobs where I don't feel a fairly high level of confidence in the customer. I probably miss some opportunities but I haven't been burned. That's cookin! Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Posted April 5, 2016 That is why i am reluctant in taking special orders. some people you just can't please My last one what she wanted was fairly simple so i took it and then after I got started she changed her design on her 3rd change I told her I wouldn't make it. Oh i can feel the pain IKE Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Posted April 5, 2016 In a way, it's a sad story. you were 'right'... a little late T You my friend have the patience of a Saint !! Is this a repeat customer of yours who has done this to you in the past ? I echo the comments - hope you got paid good for your hard work and aggravation.... nobody's easy,yes she has been my bread with butter many a day ,week and months with her ideas! hank god and Greyhound she's gone,lol Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 Some folks are always right, even if they are only left handed. Glad you were able to work around this. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Posted April 5, 2016 Some folks are always right, even if they are only left handed. Glad you were able to work around this. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Bahahaha,thanks DW! Quote
rdatelle Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 Kevin, looks like a lot of work doing that. To much sanding for me. amazingkevin 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Posted April 6, 2016 Kevin, looks like a lot of work doing that. To much sanding for me. I to avoid sanding if i ca help it! Quote
Luperez548 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Posted April 7, 2016 Hahahahaha, Kevin I enjoy reading your posts, so looks like it is very easy for you to unravel this. amazingkevin 1 Quote
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