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Aaron, I remember when you were moving into your new shop some years ago. Your work has blossomed into mastery, as evidenced by the results you occasionally share with us here.
Are you working alone or have you taken in an apprentice to help?
Thanks again for sharing your work with us. Stan.
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That broken stock looks like a good project for The Stock Doctor.
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Aaron, I remember when you were moving into your new shop some years ago. Your work has blossomed into mastery, as evidenced by the results you occasionally share with us here.
Are you working alone or have you taken in an apprentice to help?
Thanks again for sharing your work with us, Stan. I think I’m in my 9th year of being self employed. I’m still working alone, and I’m unsure where I stand on an apprentice/hiring. My backlog is admittedly too long; but finding capable people, finding the time to train someone, and retaining them are problematic. More to come, Aaron
A.M. Little Bespoke Gunmakers LLC.
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How long does it take you to re-stock an English Best sidelock?
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Aaron, I remember when you were moving into your new shop some years ago. Your work has blossomed into mastery, as evidenced by the results you occasionally share with us here.
Are you working alone or have you taken in an apprentice to help?
Thanks again for sharing your work with us, Stan. I think I’m in my 9th year of being self employed. I’m still working alone, and I’m unsure where I stand on it. My backlog is admittedly too long; but finding capable people, finding the time to train someone, and retaining them are problematic. More to come, Aaron I can only imagine. Best wishes for the future. Stan
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How long does it take you to re-stock an English Best sidelock? Approximately 150hrs
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Concave mullered borders make a great checkering job even greater. Superb. What finish did you use on the wood if it’s not a secret formula?
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Concave mullered borders make a great checkering job even greater. Superb. What finish did you use on the wood if it’s not a secret formula?
JR I'd be curious to know too, John, because I noticed that it matches exactly the results I get when using a 50/50 sanded in mixture of marine spar varnish and pure tung oil. The sheen and clarity is the same.
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