On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 2:06:55 AM UTC-4, Bill wrote:
> DerbyDad03 wrote:
> > On Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 4:43:55 PM UTC-4, Electric Comet wrote:
> >> funny ad for woodwork and carpentry help
> >>
> >> http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/trd/5679325509.html
> > It would fun to reply just to see what he says.
> >
> > "I am available. Will you cover transportation costs from the east coast? I
> > am used to my own tools, so you'd need to cover shipping for them also. If
> > you bought new bits for the router, I'd be willing to use those. Mine are
> > dull. FYI - I don't work weekends, which includes Fridays. Mondays are iffy."
> >
> > That oughta get a rise out him.
> >
> > BTW...what's with all the images of doors/doorways? His ad was for window
> > frames.
> >
>
> Personally, I'd prefer not to work for a contractor who doesn't know the
> difference between a window and a door! ; ) He keeps describing how
> easy the work is. To me that sounds like he wants to keep the money
> from the job for himself. Who do we know who is close to north Seattle?
I couldn't resist. I just replied to his ad asking why he had pictures of
doors in an ad related to window frame work. If he responds, I'll let you
know what he says.
On 8/9/2016 2:46 PM, Bill wrote:
> DerbyDad03 wrote:
>> On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 9:16:07 AM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>> On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 2:06:55 AM UTC-4, Bill wrote:
>>>> DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>>>> On Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 4:43:55 PM UTC-4, Electric Comet wrote:
>>>>>> funny ad for woodwork and carpentry help
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/trd/5679325509.html
>>>>> It would fun to reply just to see what he says.
>>>>>
>>>>> "I am available. Will you cover transportation costs from the east
>>>>> coast? I
>>>>> am used to my own tools, so you'd need to cover shipping for them
>>>>> also. If
>>>>> you bought new bits for the router, I'd be willing to use those.
>>>>> Mine are
>>>>> dull. FYI - I don't work weekends, which includes Fridays. Mondays
>>>>> are iffy."
>>>>>
>>>>> That oughta get a rise out him.
>>>>>
>>>>> BTW...what's with all the images of doors/doorways? His ad was for
>>>>> window
>>>>> frames.
>>>>>
>>>> Personally, I'd prefer not to work for a contractor who doesn't know
>>>> the
>>>> difference between a window and a door! ; ) He keeps describing how
>>>> easy the work is. To me that sounds like he wants to keep the money
>>>> from the job for himself. Who do we know who is close to north
>>>> Seattle?
>>> I couldn't resist. I just replied to his ad asking why he had
>>> pictures of
>>> doors in an ad related to window frame work. If he responds, I'll let
>>> you
>>> know what he says.
>> I received an email response from the poster of the ad. I'm including it
>> as written, except for the signature line. (I removed his personal
>> information mainly because it was technically a "private" email to me)
>>
>> The grammar, spacing and punctuation is his. I'm not so sure about the
>> "Attention to Detail" noted in his signature line. ;-)
>>
>> My question:
>>
>> Hi! Why does your ad show pictures of doors and doorways if the work is
>> related to window frames?
>>
>> His response:
>>
>> carpentry is carpentry. im a carpenter.
>> mostly doors.
>> a window here and there. this specific
>> project is to make some window
>> frames. which require carpentry.
>>
>> (The following appeared to be his default email signature)
>>
>> Please call any time if you have any questions.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> His Name
>> His Phone Number
>> His Company Name (supposed to be a link, but there was a space in it,
>> so it couldnât be clicked)
>> His Companyâs Phone Number
>>
>> *Artisan Craftsmanship
>> *Personal Service
>> *Attention to Detail
>
>
> If he was in my town, I might try working for him, for the experience.
> I met a "woodworker" (sort of) at a craft shop recently who was rather
> afraid of telling anything for fear people were going to steal his
> ideas. I didn't even ask him anything. But he mentioned alot of people
> come in trace things, ask what sort of glue he uses, etc.
>
> Bill
bizarre.
--
Jeff
Bill <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
>
> Why would you pay $40-50 an hour for completed work? Wouldn't you
> just pay for completed work (or pay by the hour?)
>
That's part of the scam. The hourly rate is a diversion. He claims to pay
for completed work, but I bet he'll find something you didn't finish to
avoid paying. At that time, you'll be no longer welcome on his property or
so frustrated with him you'll write the entire thing off.
He might be the kind of guy you only negotiate with with him being on the
wrong side of a Kill-O-Zap blaster.
Puckdropper
On Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 4:43:55 PM UTC-4, Electric Comet wrote:
> funny ad for woodwork and carpentry help
>
> http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/trd/5679325509.html
It would fun to reply just to see what he says.
"I am available. Will you cover transportation costs from the east coast? I
am used to my own tools, so you'd need to cover shipping for them also. If
you bought new bits for the router, I'd be willing to use those. Mine are
dull. FYI - I don't work weekends, which includes Fridays. Mondays are iffy."
That oughta get a rise out him.
BTW...what's with all the images of doors/doorways? His ad was for window
frames.
On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 9:16:07 AM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 2:06:55 AM UTC-4, Bill wrote:
> > DerbyDad03 wrote:
> > > On Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 4:43:55 PM UTC-4, Electric Comet wrote=
:
> > >> funny ad for woodwork and carpentry help
> > >>
> > >> http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/trd/5679325509.html
> > > It would fun to reply just to see what he says.
> > >
> > > "I am available. Will you cover transportation costs from the east co=
ast? I
> > > am used to my own tools, so you'd need to cover shipping for them als=
o. If
> > > you bought new bits for the router, I'd be willing to use those. Mine=
are
> > > dull. FYI - I don't work weekends, which includes Fridays. Mondays ar=
e iffy."
> > >
> > > That oughta get a rise out him.
> > >
> > > BTW...what's with all the images of doors/doorways? His ad was for wi=
ndow
> > > frames.
> > >
> >=20
> > Personally, I'd prefer not to work for a contractor who doesn't know th=
e=20
> > difference between a window and a door! ; ) He keeps describing how=
=20
> > easy the work is. To me that sounds like he wants to keep the money=20
> > from the job for himself. Who do we know who is close to north Seattl=
e?
>=20
> I couldn't resist. I just replied to his ad asking why he had pictures of
> doors in an ad related to window frame work. If he responds, I'll let you=
=20
> know what he says.
I received an email response from the poster of the ad. I'm including it
as written, except for the signature line. (I removed his personal=20
information mainly because it was technically a "private" email to me)
The grammar, spacing and punctuation is his. I'm not so sure about the
"Attention to Detail" noted in his signature line. ;-)
My question:
Hi! Why does your ad show pictures of doors and doorways if the work is=20
related to window frames?
His response:
carpentry is carpentry. im a carpenter.
mostly doors.
a window here and there. this specific
project is to make some window
frames. which require carpentry.
(The following appeared to be his default email signature)
Please call any time if you have any questions.
Thanks.
His Name
His Phone Number
His Company Name (supposed to be a link, but there was a space in it,=20
so it couldn=E2=80=99t be clicked)
His Company=E2=80=99s Phone Number
*Artisan Craftsmanship
*Personal Service
*Attention to Detail
On Sat, 6 Aug 2016 18:20:58 -0400
Bill <[email protected]> wrote:
> I would want to get paid, in cash, hourly if I was working for that
> guy.
may be get a written contract
Electric Comet wrote:
> On Sat, 6 Aug 2016 18:20:58 -0400
> Bill <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> I would want to get paid, in cash, hourly if I was working for that
>> guy.
> may be get a written contract
>
I'd feel better with the cash.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 4:43:55 PM UTC-4, Electric Comet wrote:
>> funny ad for woodwork and carpentry help
>>
>> http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/trd/5679325509.html
> It would fun to reply just to see what he says.
>
> "I am available. Will you cover transportation costs from the east coast? I
> am used to my own tools, so you'd need to cover shipping for them also. If
> you bought new bits for the router, I'd be willing to use those. Mine are
> dull. FYI - I don't work weekends, which includes Fridays. Mondays are iffy."
>
> That oughta get a rise out him.
>
> BTW...what's with all the images of doors/doorways? His ad was for window
> frames.
>
Personally, I'd prefer not to work for a contractor who doesn't know the
difference between a window and a door! ; ) He keeps describing how
easy the work is. To me that sounds like he wants to keep the money
from the job for himself. Who do we know who is close to north Seattle?
DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 4:43:55 PM UTC-4, Electric Comet wrote:
>> funny ad for woodwork and carpentry help
>>
>> http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/trd/5679325509.html
> It would fun to reply just to see what he says.
>
> "I am available. Will you cover transportation costs from the east coast? I
> am used to my own tools, so you'd need to cover shipping for them also. If
> you bought new bits for the router, I'd be willing to use those. Mine are
> dull. FYI - I don't work weekends, which includes Fridays. Mondays are iffy."
>
> That oughta get a rise out him.
>
> BTW...what's with all the images of doors/doorways? His ad was for window
> frames.
>
Why would you pay $40-50 an hour for completed work? Wouldn't you just
pay for completed work (or pay by the hour?)
DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 9:16:07 AM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>> On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 2:06:55 AM UTC-4, Bill wrote:
>>> DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>>> On Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 4:43:55 PM UTC-4, Electric Comet wrote:
>>>>> funny ad for woodwork and carpentry help
>>>>>
>>>>> http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/trd/5679325509.html
>>>> It would fun to reply just to see what he says.
>>>>
>>>> "I am available. Will you cover transportation costs from the east coast? I
>>>> am used to my own tools, so you'd need to cover shipping for them also. If
>>>> you bought new bits for the router, I'd be willing to use those. Mine are
>>>> dull. FYI - I don't work weekends, which includes Fridays. Mondays are iffy."
>>>>
>>>> That oughta get a rise out him.
>>>>
>>>> BTW...what's with all the images of doors/doorways? His ad was for window
>>>> frames.
>>>>
>>> Personally, I'd prefer not to work for a contractor who doesn't know the
>>> difference between a window and a door! ; ) He keeps describing how
>>> easy the work is. To me that sounds like he wants to keep the money
>>> from the job for himself. Who do we know who is close to north Seattle?
>> I couldn't resist. I just replied to his ad asking why he had pictures of
>> doors in an ad related to window frame work. If he responds, I'll let you
>> know what he says.
> I received an email response from the poster of the ad. I'm including it
> as written, except for the signature line. (I removed his personal
> information mainly because it was technically a "private" email to me)
>
> The grammar, spacing and punctuation is his. I'm not so sure about the
> "Attention to Detail" noted in his signature line. ;-)
>
> My question:
>
> Hi! Why does your ad show pictures of doors and doorways if the work is
> related to window frames?
>
> His response:
>
> carpentry is carpentry. im a carpenter.
> mostly doors.
> a window here and there. this specific
> project is to make some window
> frames. which require carpentry.
>
> (The following appeared to be his default email signature)
>
> Please call any time if you have any questions.
>
> Thanks.
>
> His Name
> His Phone Number
> His Company Name (supposed to be a link, but there was a space in it,
> so it couldnât be clicked)
> His Companyâs Phone Number
>
> *Artisan Craftsmanship
> *Personal Service
> *Attention to Detail
If he was in my town, I might try working for him, for the experience.
I met a "woodworker" (sort of) at a craft shop recently who was rather
afraid of telling anything for fear people were going to steal his
ideas. I didn't even ask him anything. But he mentioned alot of people
come in trace things, ask what sort of glue he uses, etc.
Bill
woodchucker wrote:
> On 8/9/2016 2:46 PM, Bill wrote:
>> DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>> On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 9:16:07 AM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>>> On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 2:06:55 AM UTC-4, Bill wrote:
>>>>> DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>>>>> On Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 4:43:55 PM UTC-4, Electric Comet
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> funny ad for woodwork and carpentry help
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/trd/5679325509.html
>>>>>> It would fun to reply just to see what he says.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "I am available. Will you cover transportation costs from the east
>>>>>> coast? I
>>>>>> am used to my own tools, so you'd need to cover shipping for them
>>>>>> also. If
>>>>>> you bought new bits for the router, I'd be willing to use those.
>>>>>> Mine are
>>>>>> dull. FYI - I don't work weekends, which includes Fridays. Mondays
>>>>>> are iffy."
>>>>>>
>>>>>> That oughta get a rise out him.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> BTW...what's with all the images of doors/doorways? His ad was for
>>>>>> window
>>>>>> frames.
>>>>>>
>>>>> Personally, I'd prefer not to work for a contractor who doesn't know
>>>>> the
>>>>> difference between a window and a door! ; ) He keeps
>>>>> describing how
>>>>> easy the work is. To me that sounds like he wants to keep the money
>>>>> from the job for himself. Who do we know who is close to north
>>>>> Seattle?
>>>> I couldn't resist. I just replied to his ad asking why he had
>>>> pictures of
>>>> doors in an ad related to window frame work. If he responds, I'll let
>>>> you
>>>> know what he says.
>>> I received an email response from the poster of the ad. I'm
>>> including it
>>> as written, except for the signature line. (I removed his personal
>>> information mainly because it was technically a "private" email to me)
>>>
>>> The grammar, spacing and punctuation is his. I'm not so sure about the
>>> "Attention to Detail" noted in his signature line. ;-)
>>>
>>> My question:
>>>
>>> Hi! Why does your ad show pictures of doors and doorways if the work is
>>> related to window frames?
>>>
>>> His response:
>>>
>>> carpentry is carpentry. im a carpenter.
>>> mostly doors.
>>> a window here and there. this specific
>>> project is to make some window
>>> frames. which require carpentry.
>>>
>>> (The following appeared to be his default email signature)
>>>
>>> Please call any time if you have any questions.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> His Name
>>> His Phone Number
>>> His Company Name (supposed to be a link, but there was a space in it,
>>> so it couldnât be clicked)
>>> His Companyâs Phone Number
>>>
>>> *Artisan Craftsmanship
>>> *Personal Service
>>> *Attention to Detail
>>
>>
>> If he was in my town, I might try working for him, for the experience.
>> I met a "woodworker" (sort of) at a craft shop recently who was rather
>> afraid of telling anything for fear people were going to steal his
>> ideas. I didn't even ask him anything. But he mentioned alot of people
>> come in trace things, ask what sort of glue he uses, etc.
>>
>> Bill
>
> bizarre.
>
Take a trip to some of the "touristy" parts of Tennessee (or don't), and
see how "capitalistic" it is. Unbelievable!
On 8/7/2016 11:20 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 4:43:55 PM UTC-4, Electric Comet wrote:
>> funny ad for woodwork and carpentry help
>>
>> http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/trd/5679325509.html
>
> It would fun to reply just to see what he says.
>
> "I am available. Will you cover transportation costs from the east coast? I
> am used to my own tools, so you'd need to cover shipping for them also. If
> you bought new bits for the router, I'd be willing to use those. Mine are
> dull. FYI - I don't work weekends, which includes Fridays. Mondays are iffy."
>
> That oughta get a rise out him.
>
> BTW...what's with all the images of doors/doorways? His ad was for window
> frames.
>
His ad says local to seattle only. Don't think he'll respond.
--
Jeff