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 couldnt be clicked)
His Companys 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