cowboyneal

Over 20 years ago I was known as the go-to guy in the area for high-end decks. A builder who did very nice work but had his share of setbacks had me build a deck with a chinese-chippendale-style railing on his house, overlooking the 15th fairway of a very private country club. The fancy railing was an extra. When I finished, I asked for the last draw on the deck and payment for the railing in full. The usual song and dance ensued, followed by unreturned phone calls, etc. The call that worked is paraphrased here: "Nick, I take it you are aware the Belmont club championship is this weekend, and there will be hundreds of members walking the course, most of whom know you. Unless you want to explain why your deck is in the middle of the 15th fairway, where I will happily tow it, I'd suggest you have my payment by this evening." He paid. Sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do...

Over 20 years ago I was known as the go-to guy in the area for high-end decks. A builder who did very nice work but had his share of setbacks had me build a deck with a chinese-chippendale-style railing on his house, overlooking the 15th fairway of a very private country club. The fancy railing was an extra. When I finished, I asked for the last draw on the deck and payment for the railing in full. The usual song and dance ensued, followed by unreturned phone calls, etc. The call that worked is paraphrased here: "Nick, I take it you are aware the Belmont club championship is this weekend, and there will be hundreds of members walking the course, most of whom know you. Unless you want to explain why your deck is in the middle of the 15th fairway, where I will happily tow it, I'd suggest you have my payment by this evening." He paid. Sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do...

Well, there's Metabo. Not sure who owns them, but I do know that the Ridgid angle grinder I have is awful similar to the Metabo I had prior...