Thanks JLA - The Firearms Forum

goofy · 07-24-2012, 06:56 AM

I just wanted to say THANKS to josh for the TFF patch

He included his card and I gave him a call.It's always nice to put a voice to the typing.
He is a man who uses the word SIR. This is something that you do not here that often anymore one of the things that catches my attention.
I am 56 almost 57 so this is said with respect.
The young of today seems like they do not use Sir in there conversation(Except when they are in trouble or want something) and it is always nice to here it.(I am not saying you are young Josh)just that you are part of a ME generation (people in there 30s)
So it always a sign of respect and good strong upbringing when Sir is used.A sign of a good man.
It was a short conversation (I had a costumer come in) so I had to cut it short.
Sorry Josh I look forward to talking when time is not limited.
But what he did do is hook me up with Helix on a job that a costumer needed done that is above me. I sent a pm to Helix and heard right back from him about it and is going to do it for me.
This is not the first time that Helix helped me out THANKS HELIX!!
And Jack made parts for me also.
Witch brings me to this.
If we can do something like make a list for all members to see what our members do(smithing).All the work that is needed on guns can be kept in the TFF family.I for one would rather send the work I can not do(due to lack of the proper equipment and knowledge) to someone I have talked to and know that there Quilty of work is very good then to send it to a co. outside of TFF that I know nothing about.
We here at TFF have different things that we do that are our specialty's.
I am into restoration and checkering(as you have seen) Others do custom work that I do not do.
So if we can keep the work within TFF WE ALL MAKE OUT GOOD!! We get very good work and keep each other making money.KEEPING IT IN THE TFF FAMILY.

What do you think?
Mike

Sig Willy · 07-24-2012, 07:11 AM

Sound like a grand idea.

jack404 · 07-24-2012, 07:16 AM

happy to help here , just no receivers or restricted parts , it'd take months just for the permits ,

sub parts , stuff no-one makes old disconnectors , extractors and such , springs , no worries ,

carver · 07-24-2012, 07:16 AM

I think it's a good idea! And having meet Josh on several occaisons, I agree with you on his character!

goofy · 07-24-2012, 08:42 AM

I think that sense we are all across the country(and across the ocean)that if someone needs some thing done they could find the closest to them to get the work done.And if it is a special job then we have each other to send it to.
Mike

Zane71464 · 07-24-2012, 08:50 AM

Sounds like a great idea Goofy and to keep what work we can within TFF makes good sence. Good for everyone. Josh is a nice guy, (I just thought he was an older gentleman... about retirement age or so?)

gun-nut · 07-24-2012, 08:58 AM

I like that Idea! I would be glad to do stock refinishing. And other small things as well. Just ask I will let you know what i will do and what i cant. But for the most part most anything.

goofy · 07-24-2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Zane71464

Sounds like a great idea Goofy and to keep what work we can within TFF makes good sence. Good for everyone. Josh is a nice guy, (I just thought he was an older gentleman... about retirement age or so?)

I ether read or was told his age.If I am wrong please excuse the the brain freeze Josh.
Mike

Zane71464 · 07-24-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by goofy

I ether read or was told his age.If I am wrong please excuse the the brain freeze Josh.
Mike

I think his last Birthday put him at about 89yrs old.

...I may be "thuddded" when Josh reads this!!!

I was just kidding Goofy.....he's a young Man.

Helix_FR · 07-24-2012, 10:27 AM

Josh is a old soul. (But not that old.

) He's younger than me but has the work ethic and maturity of someone much older. For services, use Josh for load development. I send all my stuff to him for that and he's better then anyone I have found. I'm all for listing services we do if others find it OK. I always used TFF as a way to help people and get help if needed, not as a means of advertising and drumming up business on a public level but if it helps others, lets do it.

time2shoot · 07-24-2012, 11:57 AM

I like it!

Shooter45 · 07-24-2012, 03:24 PM

Excellent idea !!!

Maybe I can incorporate something into the Tech Forum or maybe even a Store Front.

Let me get this worked out.

BETH · 07-24-2012, 03:45 PM

i think that is a good idea

Capt Mac Turk · 07-24-2012, 06:14 PM

Heck yea thats a Great Idea!

Good look'in out Mike!

You 2 Sam I'll be look'in for that.

geds · 07-24-2012, 06:19 PM

Sounds like a win-win for all concerned!

JLA · 07-24-2012, 10:04 PM

I too think its a hell of an idea, and like Helix I just want to help people out, even if I dont make a dime on the job. I think gunsmithing is a dying art and those of us that do it need to band together and keep our customers from going to the white collars for services. I wont hesitate to refer a job over if its something I am not equipped to accomplish, good lord knows I have transferred a good amount of work to Helix because he is a wizard on the lathe, and a master at the bluing tanks.

We all have our strengths for sure..

And youre very welcome for the patch Goofy.

Oh yeah, BTW, I am 28 yrs old Jim..

BETH · 07-24-2012, 10:06 PM

Did u say 48

JLA · 07-24-2012, 10:07 PM

62.. Nah seriously, My DOB is 05/05/1984.

geds · 07-24-2012, 10:09 PM

Young whippersnapper!

JLA · 07-24-2012, 10:32 PM

shoot I was born last century..

jack404 · 07-24-2012, 10:53 PM

hahahaha

1LoneWolf75 · 07-24-2012, 11:45 PM

I think that a "sticky" gunsmith list would be a great idea. Like JLA said its becomin a dyin art. That bein said I'm thinkin bout correspondence gunsmithin school.

gun-nut · 07-25-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JLA

62.. Nah seriously, My DOB is 05/05/1984.

WOW! I remember songs that came out that year! Boy oh boy! Was that about the same time that vinal records were going out and caset tapes were the big thing to have? Oh ya! i remember you had to have a BOOM BOX! You were to carry it on your shoulder and blast it as loud as you could. If you had one you were the COOL dude! Here is just a small bit of the songs that us older ones were listening too when you were born. http://youtu.be/1kkPnvSJCFQ Roller skating rinks were on just about on every corner of town. Wow what a flash back!

Sorry did not mean to side track.

hogger129 · 07-25-2012, 08:36 AM

JLA did an EXCELLENT job with my Springfield 1911 and I've been trying to recommend him to people wanting to get work done.

hogger129 · 07-25-2012, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LoneWolf75

I think that a "sticky" gunsmith list would be a great idea. Like JLA said its becomin a dyin art. That bein said I'm thinkin bout correspondence gunsmithin school.

+1

Why it's a dying art? I think a lot of the guns coming out - like the Glock for example - are built in a way that it doesn't require gunsmith help to put new parts on it. I thought most if not all the parts are a true drop-in fit.

I still like a good 1911 though. Nothing I've found shoots as well.

07-24-2012, 06:56 AM	#1
goofy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Contributor Posts: 2,018	Thanks JLA I just wanted to say THANKS to josh for the TFF patch He included his card and I gave him a call.It's always nice to put a voice to the typing. He is a man who uses the word SIR. This is something that you do not here that often anymore one of the things that catches my attention. I am 56 almost 57 so this is said with respect. The young of today seems like they do not use Sir in there conversation(Except when they are in trouble or want something) and it is always nice to here it.(I am not saying you are young Josh)just that you are part of a ME generation (people in there 30s) So it always a sign of respect and good strong upbringing when Sir is used.A sign of a good man. It was a short conversation (I had a costumer come in) so I had to cut it short. Sorry Josh I look forward to talking when time is not limited. But what he did do is hook me up with Helix on a job that a costumer needed done that is above me. I sent a pm to Helix and heard right back from him about it and is going to do it for me. This is not the first time that Helix helped me out THANKS HELIX!! And Jack made parts for me also. Witch brings me to this. If we can do something like make a list for all members to see what our members do(smithing).All the work that is needed on guns can be kept in the TFF family.I for one would rather send the work I can not do(due to lack of the proper equipment and knowledge) to someone I have talked to and know that there Quilty of work is very good then to send it to a co. outside of TFF that I know nothing about. We here at TFF have different things that we do that are our specialty's. I am into restoration and checkering(as you have seen) Others do custom work that I do not do. So if we can keep the work within TFF WE ALL MAKE OUT GOOD!! We get very good work and keep each other making money.KEEPING IT IN THE TFF FAMILY. What do you think? Mike --> Last edited by goofy; 07-24-2012 at 07:00 AM..

07-24-2012, 07:11 AM	#2
Sig Willy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 565	Re: Thanks JLA Sound like a grand idea.

07-24-2012, 07:16 AM	#3
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Thanks JLA happy to help here , just no receivers or restricted parts , it'd take months just for the permits , sub parts , stuff no-one makes old disconnectors , extractors and such , springs , no worries ,

07-24-2012, 07:16 AM	#4
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,236	Re: Thanks JLA I think it's a good idea! And having meet Josh on several occaisons, I agree with you on his character! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

07-24-2012, 08:42 AM	#5
goofy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Contributor Posts: 2,018	Re: Thanks JLA I think that sense we are all across the country(and across the ocean)that if someone needs some thing done they could find the closest to them to get the work done.And if it is a special job then we have each other to send it to. Mike

07-24-2012, 08:50 AM	#6
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,350	Re: Thanks JLA Sounds like a great idea Goofy and to keep what work we can within TFF makes good sence. Good for everyone. Josh is a nice guy, (I just thought he was an older gentleman... about retirement age or so?) __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

07-24-2012, 08:58 AM	#7
gun-nut Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio Contributor Posts: 931	Re: Thanks JLA I like that Idea! I would be glad to do stock refinishing. And other small things as well. Just ask I will let you know what i will do and what i cant. But for the most part most anything. __________________ Don't retreat just reload.

07-24-2012, 10:27 AM	#10
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,618	Re: Thanks JLA Josh is a old soul. (But not that old.) He's younger than me but has the work ethic and maturity of someone much older. For services, use Josh for load development. I send all my stuff to him for that and he's better then anyone I have found. I'm all for listing services we do if others find it OK. I always used TFF as a way to help people and get help if needed, not as a means of advertising and drumming up business on a public level but if it helps others, lets do it. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

07-24-2012, 11:57 AM	#11
time2shoot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon SD Contributor Posts: 2,599	Re: Thanks JLA I like it! __________________ I AM A VETERAN MY OATH OF ENLISTMENT HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE!

07-24-2012, 03:24 PM	#12
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,749	Re: Thanks JLA Excellent idea !!! Maybe I can incorporate something into the Tech Forum or maybe even a Store Front. Let me get this worked out.

07-24-2012, 03:45 PM	#13
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,668	Re: Thanks JLA i think that is a good idea

07-24-2012, 06:14 PM	#14
Capt Mac Turk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So Fla-- NO place to Shoot AKA "TFF" Posting Clown Posts: 835	Re: Thanks JLA Heck yea thats a Great Idea! Good look'in out Mike! You 2 Sam I'll be look'in for that. __________________ Capt. Mac Turk U.S.C.G.-100 Ton-Unlimited Master Fair winds & Following Sea's (My pops line) ~"Little Miss Magic" "And the sea will grant each man new hope,His sleep brings dreams of home" Captain Marko Ramius Christopher Columbus Member of D.A.D.D. till she's 21 keep your scuppers dry and your bilge pumped - ahoy, matey! Quoted by Jim Hauff 10-6-11 NRA member They can take my guns after, they pry my cold dead fingers off them

07-24-2012, 06:19 PM	#15
geds Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,706	Re: Thanks JLA Sounds like a win-win for all concerned! __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot...and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself." - Mark Twain

07-24-2012, 10:04 PM	#16
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,309	Re: Thanks JLA I too think its a hell of an idea, and like Helix I just want to help people out, even if I dont make a dime on the job. I think gunsmithing is a dying art and those of us that do it need to band together and keep our customers from going to the white collars for services. I wont hesitate to refer a job over if its something I am not equipped to accomplish, good lord knows I have transferred a good amount of work to Helix because he is a wizard on the lathe, and a master at the bluing tanks. We all have our strengths for sure.. And youre very welcome for the patch Goofy. Oh yeah, BTW, I am 28 yrs old Jim.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

07-24-2012, 10:06 PM	#17
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,668	Re: Thanks JLA Did u say 48

07-24-2012, 10:07 PM	#18
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,309	Re: Thanks JLA 62.. Nah seriously, My DOB is 05/05/1984. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

07-24-2012, 10:09 PM	#19
geds Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,706	Re: Thanks JLA Young whippersnapper! __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot...and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself." - Mark Twain

07-24-2012, 10:32 PM	#20
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,309	Re: Thanks JLA shoot I was born last century.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

07-24-2012, 10:53 PM	#21
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Thanks JLA hahahaha

07-24-2012, 11:45 PM	#22
1LoneWolf75 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Humboldt KS Posts: 587	Re: Thanks JLA I think that a "sticky" gunsmith list would be a great idea. Like JLA said its becomin a dyin art. That bein said I'm thinkin bout correspondence gunsmithin school. __________________ They can have my guns when they pry them from my cold, dead hands!!! "Democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not." - Thomas Jefferson "I've seen the system fall apart from the rules and all our presidents lie"--"Soul Survive"- Asphalt Ballethttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6DgVrYWw00

07-25-2012, 08:36 AM	#24
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,064	Re: Thanks JLA JLA did an EXCELLENT job with my Springfield 1911 and I've been trying to recommend him to people wanting to get work done. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can." Last edited by hogger129; 07-25-2012 at 08:42 AM..