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masterswimmer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Ex-builder here. I consider myself very discerning when it comes to labor/workmanship. I'd like to offer my endorsement to cgrutt. All the work I've seen by him is nothing less than fine craftsmanship. His attention to detail is bar none.
Good luck CG.
Good luck CG.
masterswimmer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Sorry buddy, even you aren't worth tarnishing my already sullied reputation. I only speaketh the truth. Your craftsmanship rocks.
whauburger
6.5 Creedmoor
I too can vouch for CG's work. He did a roof job for me and is fair, honest, and does good clean work....HOWEVER, I can not vouch for his ED fixes.
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
LMS
.357 mag
Nice work Cgrutt. I know you're downstate, but maybe you should consider advertising around (and traveling to) the finger lakes. Lots of folks have second homes on the lakes and are beholden to the locals, who aren't always the best or reasonably priced. Just a thought.
Good luck with your endevors.
Different Drummer
.44 mag
I sure wish you had posted this up earlier. I am leaving for Newfoundland in 7 days and as you know there have been some changes in my life recently. I am not able to do what I used to. At least at the present anyway.
You go right by me on your way to the Lake. Got a storm exterior door I need hung. Possible tile floor in a bathroom and could definitely use some help in installing Vinyl siding on a small barn sized building.
I wish you success in finding some permanent work. However, if you are available when I return in the Fall there are a number of possibilities if you are interested. I am very serious and not blowing smoke here.
EDIT: I sure could use you in NL as well. Bunch of ceramic tile work to be done there as well as enlarge the basement door so I can get my brush hog through it.
You go right by me on your way to the Lake. Got a storm exterior door I need hung. Possible tile floor in a bathroom and could definitely use some help in installing Vinyl siding on a small barn sized building.
I wish you success in finding some permanent work. However, if you are available when I return in the Fall there are a number of possibilities if you are interested. I am very serious and not blowing smoke here.
EDIT: I sure could use you in NL as well. Bunch of ceramic tile work to be done there as well as enlarge the basement door so I can get my brush hog through it.
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Same here around Chautauqua Lake.
Tons and tons of work but only a handful of very expensive craftsmen with a varying degree of quality.
For years I have done this type work, floors, woodworking and my specialty, revitalizing and repurposing our areas beautiful buildings from 100 years ago.
With 100s of decades old structures on a lake, quality craftsmen are always in demand. Wood hates moisture.
Different Drummer
.44 mag
"varying degree of quality " are the key words here.
I am soooo tired of paying for work and then having to pay again to have it done over. Or, just fix it myself. I hesitate to use the word 'Hate" as it is a very powerful word to use. ( I seem to say "dislike" as a replacement ). However, I do HATE it when I have to revisit work done by someone that I have paid to do it under the expectation that they are more of an expert at the job than I.
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Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Yep. Someone recommended the Amish from Richfield Springs since they did their garage for half price and supposedly came out great.
They did 450 square feet of deck or so....nowhere near code. And i continuously find shit wrong like crooked posts (one is real bad but you would have to sawzall the deck apart to fix it), stair not secured etc. wasn't happy.
still not...but it was done quickly.
Heres a story.
There are alot of Amish around here that do fantastic, inexpensive work.
However, there is one guy that is so crooked he should be in jail.
I hesitate to post his name which is Andy Lee.
Anyways, for years he has advertised as a quality Amish craftsman.
If you call for say a roof estimate, he shows up in a horse drawn Amish wagon. He has the soft spoken, very polite speech that makes people comfortable to hire him.
When he shows up to do the job, he shows up driving an F350 Powerstroke Diesel. No more Amish cloths, and that calm polite speaking is transformed into loud, rude and bossy yelling at his non Amish crew.
The fact is that he IS....or was Amish and has learned to avoid questions by the customer as to if the crew will be Amish. He is not breaking any laws because he dies not promise anything as to the "Amishness" of his work.
He has a $20,000 a month account at Home Depot, where he gets ALL his wood and other supplies.
Again, I hesitate to say his name Andy Lee online but hey, sue me dude, every local handyman knows your game bro.
Here he is mentioned in a news article in 1996 as he dodges NYS laws because he is "Amish".
DO AMISH CONTRACTORS PLAY FAIR?
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
And when I looked into the laws, especially workers Comp, they all scam the system. They aren't working for or doing work for/to their church so they need coverage. I will never hire any of them again.
I should've had them rip the whole deck out but it was pool season so we live with it. The shit wood Mark Detwieler (sp?) used cracked like I've never seen.
I should've had them rip the whole deck out but it was pool season so we live with it. The shit wood Mark Detwieler (sp?) used cracked like I've never seen.
If you could fix the rotted out frame rail of my Tacoma, I'd have a job for ya.
ArmedCorgi
.475 A&M Magnum
If you haven't already, get your ass on Angie's List! I would include the cooking too. You never know how many lonely ass ladies (and probably dudes too if you are into that) just want someone to cook for them and "hang out". But seriously, Angieslist.
4excal
.338 Win Mag
Yea to them it's "code shmode". They don't give a hoot living as untouchables in their magic freedom to do whatever they desire land..f'in bullshit is what it is. Just like the lies about no electricity and no power tools..yet when "borrowed" it's all fine and dandy to the Amish Gods..
masterswimmer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I was shed shopping a number of years ago. Saw some Amish built sheds. Needless to say there is always a big sign advertising that they are Amish built, as if that assures quality. All I can say is there was no way I would have purchased one of those Amish built sheds or anything other than maybe a back scratcher built by them. There quality of workmanship was horrendous and the quality of material was less than acceptable.
I think the problem with the perception of Amish woodworking is the shows we see on TV. They appear to do quality work with their barn raisings and personal possessions. When it comes to mass producing anything they cut corners everywhere. No different than the low life slugs looking to scam homeowners sealing their driveways.
But back on topic....CG does really incredible work. If you need anything done he's the man.
I think the problem with the perception of Amish woodworking is the shows we see on TV. They appear to do quality work with their barn raisings and personal possessions. When it comes to mass producing anything they cut corners everywhere. No different than the low life slugs looking to scam homeowners sealing their driveways.
But back on topic....CG does really incredible work. If you need anything done he's the man.
There are some good Amish craftsman out there.
The guy that does tack and harness work for us is amazing. He does very high quality leather work for the price many charge for the nylon stuff.
He made me a saddle 25 years ago that I use daily.
944turbo
.40 S&W
You could make a killer living up here in northern NH being skilled in all those building trades. We're in dire need of trades people. I know contractors who would hire you tomorrow, or start your own business and make the serious money. And it'd get you TFOONY.
Damn Shame you are not near Buffalo, I would hire you in a second!!
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
I do soMe landscaping on the side. I just put an ad on craigslist and I do a few jobs here and there. I make a descent buck doing it. I've never had a problem with some one paying. You run into a few weirdos, but most people are fantastic. I usually have them buy most of the materials and if not I make them pay me for them when I drop them off so I'm not out any money. I get more calls than I can handle. Good luck. Seems like your handy so you'll be fine.
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
You should be making flintlocks!
Robin
Robin