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21/12/2006, 19:45 Chris Head Joined on 21/11/2004 What next? Posts 2,526 Re: Barn doors debacle. Client supplied the timber John, he didn't want to pay the additional 200 euro for Oak planks, for doors that will be there for a lifetime. JR, the hinges were existing hinges, we took the old doors down and put the new ones up, they should have been painted before hanging the new doors, but client knew best. He'd bought bolts that were the correct diameter but had a square shaft....'no problem' I said, we'll just drill out the hinges....'no, we'll do it this way' he said. The doors had been sized to have the closing strip halved into each one, 'I don't want that, I want this' fair enough. By now I've gathered the chap is a bit of a plonker, I won't be working for him again. 'Homing barn doors Phil? Ya lost me me old saus'!        Report

21/12/2006, 19:59 Cassis Joined on 25/12/2005 Here and there Posts 6,411 Re: Barn doors debacle.  Chris Head wrote: 'Homing barn doors Phil? Ya lost me me old saus'! Sorry - meaning given the method by which they have been hung, they could easily decide to take off and return to whence they came, if you get my drift ....    Report

21/12/2006, 21:05 Chris Head Joined on 21/11/2004 What next? Posts 2,526 Re: Barn doors debacle. Gotcha Phil!    Report

22/12/2006, 18:06 Jonzjob Joined on 23/08/2004 Nr Carcassonne, 11 Posts 2,591 Re: Barn doors debacle. Might be a touch dodgy Chris if the punter supplied the wood? And difficult for you to take your work out of it. Best thing is to take the money, deny that you had anything to do with them and write it off as a bad experience, then find a quiet corner and swear yer heart out!!! Nuts on the outside, wot a pillock, someone might pinch them ! John. The only difference between the men & the boys is the size & the shape & the price of their toys!!    Report

22/12/2006, 18:17 Cassis Joined on 25/12/2005 Here and there Posts 6,411 Re: Barn doors debacle. Don't worry, Jon - I wasn't serious and I don't think Chris took it that way either. However, if someone were to accidentally start a small fire at the bottom of said doors ...    Report

22/12/2006, 19:08 Jonzjob Joined on 23/08/2004 Nr Carcassonne, 11 Posts 2,591 Re: Barn doors debacle. Cass me awd Saus, I wasn't beeng tooo serious eever, but you beware who you are insiting to riot!! He might just decide to shoot 'em . You never know? (where's me innocent smilie?) John. The only difference between the men & the boys is the size & the shape & the price of their toys!!    Report

22/12/2006, 19:39 Chris Head Joined on 21/11/2004 What next? Posts 2,526 Re: Barn doors debacle. They've still not paid yet....who knows what may happen Seriously, the experience was worth it for what I've learned.    Report

22/12/2006, 19:56 Cassis Joined on 25/12/2005 Here and there Posts 6,411 Re: Barn doors debacle. Not paid?  So they are still yours, then, surely.  Go save them, Chris!    Report

23/12/2006, 18:54 Chris Head Joined on 21/11/2004 What next? Posts 2,526 Re: Barn doors debacle. Too heavy for me on me tod Cass, you want a wee adventure?    Report

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