I don't know who needs to hear this, but....

[Judamonster]

Meh, everyone has a 1st time taking something apart. Guns, cars etc. Not everyone can reassemble properly. If they could, pro's would serve no purpose.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

I have a zip lock bag with a completely disassembled P220 somewhere. Tried to clean the frame in an ultrasonic cleaner.

Don't try that.

 

[d.kaufman]

When I was a kid my dads mechanic had a sign that read
LABOR RATES...

$50 A HOUR
$60 A HOUR IF YOU WATCH
$70 A HOUR IF YOU HELP
$80 A HOUR IF YOU ALREADY KNOW WHATS WRONG
$90 A HOUR IF YOU ALREADY TRIED FIXING IT.

Or something like that....lol

Have this sign at my shop

 

[TheGrumpyGuy]

I've got one that fits the description. A winchester 30-30...

I'd be more than happy to take that off your hands, if it's that much of a bother...

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Have this sign at my shop

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Inflation

 

[printcraft]

I got a good deal on a smith revolver in a bag here long ago. Empty frame and all.
A couple new springs and it worked perfectly.

 

[d.kaufman]

Inflation

Actually it's low for the times...

My normal labor rate (drop your car off and go away) is $125. Might have to have a specialty one made

 

[Mongo59]

My old mechanic on the west side had the same sign back in the 80's!

Our local tractor mechanic had one, "If it has ****, tires or tracks, you are going to have trouble with it..."

 

[Squirt239]

 

[Squirt239]

 

[JAL]

One must 100% completely disassemble it to get it squeaky clean and properly disinfected in the dishwasher. If you don't put all the parts into a large box and shake it vigorously afterward, it removes all challenge when reassembling it. Most people enjoy a good puzzle.

 

[model1994]

Stop taking your firearms completely apart

im pretty good but Browning A5s and Ruger Mk .22s intimidate me nonetheless

 

[Mgderf]

If you don't know what it does, don't f*** with it!

I had a customer that developed a clogged bathroom vanity drain.
He decided to do something about it himself.
He went to Ace Hardware and bought a hand-crank 25' drain snake.
He ran this snake 20' down the drain and then got it stuck.
It wouldn't go forward and wouldn't come back out.
So, what to do now?
He cut the snake cable off about 2" outside of the drainpipe and put the drain back together, them called me to come fix the problem.

We ended up removing about 20 square feet of flooring and had to cut the obstructed pipe out to replace it.

 

[Mongo59]

If you don't know what it does, don't f*** with it!

I had a customer that developed a clogged bathroom vanity drain.
He decided to do something about it himself.
He went to Ace Hardware and bought a hand-crank 25' drain snake.
He ran this snake 20' down the drain and then got it stuck.
It wouldn't go forward and wouldn't come back out.
So, what to do now?
He cut the snake cable off about 2" outside of the drainpipe and put the drain back together, them called me to come fix the problem.

We ended up removing about 20 square feet of flooring and had to cut the obstructed pipe out to replace it.

Yep, stupid should hurt...

 

[Mongo59]

Time for a minor adjustment...

 

[Magyars]

I don't have machine skills or the equipment, but I've gotten a lot of old iron spitting again with my blacksmith skills.

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Looks another like mine, but it's not an original. I've thought about "aging" it.

 

[billybob44]

Have this sign at my shop

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Ha==That's the same sign that I had in my stall when I "Turned" wrenches for GM....

 

[BugI02]

I've got one that fits the description. A winchester 30-30...

Good heavens! Did you completely disassemble a '94?

I think there are people in hell whose penance is to reassemble boxes o'94s

 

[Expat]

I have seen people show up at the brand specific boards and ask how to put something back together. I always like it when they are told, "well, you need a specific tool to do it". I guess it is a learning thing at that point.

 

[ditcherman]

I, for one, refuse to not tinker with stuff.
But I also realize I might have to pay way more for a pro to fix my mess up than the original problem would have cost.

In the end, I’m ahead.
So far.
I keep tinkering with bigger and bigger things…