You every have one of those days/weeks

Happens now and the to me as well. Madness.
You run around like a chiken without a head. I know it’s a matter of priorities…
When this happens to me I have commited myself to a date.. And I will try my damnest to deliver.. Even if it means squeezing 3 days into 1.. Early mornings/ no breaks /late nights. It sucks ‘coz the client never sees the back break effort you put in just to keep your name.
On the very rare occasion when I just can’t deliver on time… I Just cant. Can’t push water uphill.
That’s the way it is… ! Period. All the shouting and threats will not speed it up. This is where all future work for me is decided.. Just like the person hiring you – whether you will be hired next time..
My thoughts are with you friend.. Pace yourself. Swear often. Hug the missus. And get working. LOL
Ps.. don’t kick the dog.

-- "Even small steps makes a distance." (Shawn Phillips, musician)

I know these kind of delays and problems are irritating but there are things to be grateful for like the router bit did not in bed it self in you. Remember good customers understand when things go wrong and you need a little time. Also Remember that people who rush or are overly tired are in line for serious injury.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

There are only two times when a woodworker hurries. Just before he make a mistake and just after he makes a mistake! lol. Been there, done that….........Here it is Sunday evening and the only reason I’m on the computer is I’m waiting for lacquer to flash over so I can flip some shelves and put the last coat of finish on tonight and be ready for delivery tomorrow. Promised to deliver tomorrow and fell a little behind on schedule. It’s been a long week-end…........but all is well and tomorrow is another pay-day. Like Jim said, be thankful you didn’t get hurt and I’m sure your customer will understand.

-- John @ Myrtle Beach

glad your ok from the router snafu
go back and read jim’s response, then read it again
getting hurt will only put you further behind or worse
good luck

-- Ron, Missouri

ever had one of those days or weeks ?................how about a decade or two of them?

Dishwasher died, then the fridge died, then the dryer died, right after purchasing a brand new state of the art King size mattress. Then the furnace died…............SOB.

I’m approx., 10 weeks late on my current project…................so far no one is bitching me out.

But I am sooo happy to be on the right side of the grass !!!!!

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

I hear you. Wile I’m not a professional woodworker, I do deal with clients on a daily basis in my day job. Only advice I can offer after many years of working with clients is that when it comes to delays, keep your head up, don’t make excuses, and deliver the best quality product as close to the deadline as possible. Smile and suck up any criticism on missed deadlines if it happens (remember you’re the professional here). They may be upset at a missed deadline for a little while. But at long as the quality is good, they’ll end up happy and eventually come back for more. Good luck!

-- Life is a one lap race.

o yes for me stared in 2004 when I got told I would be in the wheelchair for the rest of my life and I am just staring to get cot up .

-- Robert Laddusaw