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<blockquote data-quote="Muddyboots" data-source="post: 2731945" data-attributes="member: 63925"><p>When I was putting together my infamous .270TH, I ran into a multitude of problems. Couldn't get barrel off even with 4' cheater bar. Called a smith that did work for me on a Ruger #1. He is a gentlemen of highest regard. He reminds me of J E Custom in many ways. He told me to bring it to him and he will give it a go. He knows I am retired so he told me to hang there so he can do it while I wait. I never expected that since he was in a build. And yes, he builds rifles not assembles them. He machines what he needs and is a craftsman. So he pops barrel after hitting with torch and using heavy barrel vise. So I asked him to true action and he said sure but it will be a while. Three weeks later, get call its done, gorgeous! Completely redone beautiful blueing. The extractor also needed replacement. Had to heat treat to get it to correct temper so it would work as designed.</p><p></p><p>What he charged was not what I expected. The heat treat alone is ton of labor. So I paid plus a nice extra.</p><p></p><p>So here is my question, you tip for the simplest of services provided.</p><p></p><p>Do you even consider giving your smith recognition of his work by giving him a financial reward? Heck, you tip your outfitter for their services, seems only right a smith, a craftsman whose work you will use with pride should get similar recognition. And no IMO, the cost of the work is not the determining factor. If that was case, you would never tip your outfitter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Muddyboots, post: 2731945, member: 63925"] When I was putting together my infamous .270TH, I ran into a multitude of problems. Couldn't get barrel off even with 4' cheater bar. Called a smith that did work for me on a Ruger #1. He is a gentlemen of highest regard. He reminds me of J E Custom in many ways. He told me to bring it to him and he will give it a go. He knows I am retired so he told me to hang there so he can do it while I wait. I never expected that since he was in a build. And yes, he builds rifles not assembles them. He machines what he needs and is a craftsman. So he pops barrel after hitting with torch and using heavy barrel vise. So I asked him to true action and he said sure but it will be a while. Three weeks later, get call its done, gorgeous! Completely redone beautiful blueing. The extractor also needed replacement. Had to heat treat to get it to correct temper so it would work as designed. What he charged was not what I expected. The heat treat alone is ton of labor. So I paid plus a nice extra. So here is my question, you tip for the simplest of services provided. Do you even consider giving your smith recognition of his work by giving him a financial reward? Heck, you tip your outfitter for their services, seems only right a smith, a craftsman whose work you will use with pride should get similar recognition. And no IMO, the cost of the work is not the determining factor. If that was case, you would never tip your outfitter. [/QUOTE]
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