A Refinishing Job Well Done
This week Tim completed his first solo contract project. It turned out great. His customer was pleased as punch (however pleased a punch may be) and handed him a handful of cash. It was a win for everybody. I consulted with my aspiring apprentice near the end about final details—how to perfect the work for presentation to the customer. Tim was pretty proud of his work on this. He fixed any minor imperfections to the best of his ability and turned out a great job.
Old Dogs CAN Learn New Tricks
It was a good moment as he asked for final advice. We like and respect each other. I believe he has the gift to become really good at this type of work. It was my privilege to be a part of his learning. I took a few pictures, before and after. The color I worried was too dark turned out perfect. Sometimes it is best to simply let the apprentice learn on his own, but this time I was the one who learned something i.e. clear coats brighten dark-stained wood grain. And, sometimes if you remain silent you can avoid having said something stupid.
Young Dogs Learn New Tricks Even Faster
Tim has started to move on to a new type of skill now. He is building his first drawer. The more I can teach him the better for both of us. He learns new skills and I have more time to do other work, like seeking new customers or playing on Facebook. I pray daily for God’s blessing on both of us and for success for us as we build this business.
Tim’s finished cabinet refinishing project