True Stories From The Shop ... Men are So Funny

A little background.

I've coated a few of these HVAC filter vent covers for a local wrought iron maker ...

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He just had his website published a few weeks ago and the orders are starting to come in. These vents are very sturdily constructed and are pretty heavy for a 5-foot 115 lb. woman to toss around. So the last time he dropped off vents to coat a couple weeks ago, he brought over a custom-built, collapsible, adjustable pipe frame for me to hang them on while I work. It's AWESOME ... it'll work great for not only his heavy-a$$ vents, but dash frames, rear end housings, bumpers, etc. He took the picture out of my head and made it real. I'm very impressed.

So last Thursday evening, my custom bike builder customer Jerry stopped by to pick up some finished parts and look at color swatches for a frame he's debuting soon. After a very lengthy visit, we arose from our stools at the work table, he picked up his swatches, and we started walking towards the door where the vent frame is sitting. Realizing it was going to be perfect to coat his frames on, I said

"Oh, Jerry! Before you leave I just have to show you my rack."

He dropped the swatches on the floor. "Well I thought you'd never offer."

A couple phone calls later and he's still laughing about it. Told me I have unbeatable customer service.