Wanted: Experienced Leather Wrap Installer To Work Road Tournaments.

CastilloLeatherGoods

CastilloLeatherGoods

Artisan Crafted Leather
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I'm looking for an Experienced Leather Wrap Installer to work some upcoming tournaments with me at my booth starting next year.

Must have experience in the installation of embossed leather wraps as well as Genuine Exotic Wraps such as: Lizard and Elephant.


For details please feel free to PM, email, or call me directly.

Thank You,
Gil Castillo
calego@sbcglobal.net
773-491-0018
 
FLYINGSNAIL said:
Pay by?
1) Lunches and Dinners with drinks:D???
2) Pay each wrap50/50 or 60/40:grin:?
3) Pay by the day:grin:?
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man your offering your services.....i didnt realize that you did any cue work at all.....lol......i thought you were just a hoarder...:lol:
 
I'm still looking to hire someone for the BCA Nationals in Vegas this May, so if you're interested in installing leather wraps at my booth send me a PM.
 
CastilloLeatherGoods said:
I'm still looking to hire someone for the BCA Nationals in Vegas this May, so if you're interested in installing leather wraps at my booth send me a PM.
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With all the new people getting into cue repair and cue building, I'm sought of surprised one of them has come out from behind their computer and got on ship with you. The exposure could be a great kick.
 
I thought about talking with Gill about this at state but I’m not at that level yet. With the quality and looks of his blanks this person should be VERY busy in Vegas. I’m averaging 50 minutes a wrap. At that speed in a booth I’d have issues.
 
Only "if"

"IF" I had the funds to temporarily move and all the time in the world I'd come to YOU and let YOU train me!!!and let the shows pay YOU back

"IF" you would be interested in funding such a deal let me know and I'll FIND the time............


BTW edit:::you would be training a complete greenhorn when it comes to leather
 
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Michael Webb said:
With all the new people getting into cue repair and cue building, I'm sought of surprised one of them has come out from behind their computer and got on ship with you. The exposure could be a great kick.
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I'm sort of surprised myself no one has taken me up on my offer.
It's great extra cash and if you're a cuemaker it's a great way to get exposure for your cues.

If I don't find anyone for the BCA Nationals in Vegas I'll just do the installs myself in between selling cases, taking orders, selling other misc. products, doing cue case personalizing and repair and everything else that goes along with running a booth, lol.

I will have help in other areas so it wont be that overwhelming :rolleyes:

See everyone in Vegas in a couple of weeks.
 
CastilloLeatherGoods said:
I'm sort of surprised myself no one has taken me up on my offer.
It's great extra cash and if you're a cuemaker it's a great way to get exposure for your cues.

If I don't find anyone for the BCA Nationals in Vegas I'll just do the installs myself in between selling cases, taking orders, selling other misc. products, doing cue case personalizing and repair and everything else that goes along with running a booth, lol.

I will have help in other areas so it wont be that overwhelming :rolleyes:

See everyone in Vegas in a couple of weeks.
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Well if it's any consolation, The last time I did repairs at V/F. I took a helper just to write out the tickets, afterwards, I spent a week on the couch but I was smiling and as little movement on the hands as possible. :thumbup:
 
I'm actually surprise you don't install leather wraps yourself.
I wouldn't do it b/c wrap channel depth and leather wrap thickness oftentimes do not match.
A ton of sanding and filling happen all the time.
Heaven forbid you come across handles with curvatures and/or multiple angles.
Or weight bolts across the handles.
Never mind the bananas.
 
JoeyInCali said:
I'm actually surprise you don't install leather wraps yourself.
I wouldn't do it b/c wrap channel depth and leather wrap thickness oftentimes do not match.
A ton of sanding and filling happen all the time.
Heaven forbid you come across handles with curvatures and/or multiple angles.
Or weight bolts across the handles.
Never mind the bananas.
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Welcome to the real world Joey. C'mon in, the water's fine. :rolleyes:
 
Michael Webb said:
Welcome to the real world Joey. C'mon in, the water's fine. :rolleyes:
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Sorry Mike.
I certainly wouldn't be able to do it.
Portable lathe and people waiting for their cues, I'd sink.
With all the new people getting into cue repair and cue building, I'm sought of surprised one of them has come out from behind their computer and got on ship with you. The exposure could be a great kick.
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I'm not suprised.
This gig is reserved for seasoned great cueamakers and repair people like you, Ted Harris and Steve Lomax.
I bet you gentlemen would rather work for yourself though armed with hand picked leather pieces.
 
JoeyInCali said:
Sorry Mike.
I certainly wouldn't be able to do it.
Portable lathe and people waiting for their cues, I'd sink.

I'm not suprised.
This gig is reserved for seasoned great cueamakers and repair people like you, Ted Harris and Steve Lomax.
I bet you gentlemen would rather work for yourself though armed with hand picked leather pieces.
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lol, here's the key to it, nothing special other than,

1-You have to be confident in your knowledge of cue construction,

2- Never panic, condemn or judge what you might see in a cue. People are watching but more importantly, they're listening.

3- Never and I mean absolutely never, speak on behalf of the Cue maker who made the Cue or make false promises. Like hey, so and so made the cue, he'll warranty it. If you see something really questionable, suggest maybe the customer should get in touch with the Cue maker of the cue, BEFORE you do whatever the work is, just to charge him for something because you feel like he wasted your time. NOT COOL.

4- When working in public, you represent more than yourself, You represent Cues and Cue making. Act accordingly and respond with Empathy when it's needed.

5- People love to watch Cue mechanics, Honesty and Personality goes a long way.

See simple. :thumbup:
Some of my favorite mechanics working side by side and having a real good time at V/F
Me and Ted, Separate booths side by side, You'd think we showed up together, YeeeHaaaaaa:thumbup::thumbup:
Lomax and Blackburn, double yeeehaa
Reeves and Nevel, If you give Larry a shinny nickle, he might actually smile.:grin:
Baby's pro shop always has a great time and Mike Gulyassy has probably taught more people how to repair cues than he cares to remember.

All of the above are some of my good friends and the memories are priceless.
 
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Michael Webb said:
lol, here's the key to it, nothing special other than,

1-You have to be confident in your knowledge of cue construction,

2- Never panic, condemn or judge what you might see in a cue. People are watching but more importantly, they're listening.

3- Never and I mean absolutely never, speak on behalf of the Cue maker who made the Cue or make false promises. Like hey, so and so made the cue, he'll warranty it. If you see something really questionable, suggest maybe the customer should get in touch with the Cue maker of the cue, BEFORE you do whatever the work is, just to charge him for something because you feel like he wasted your time. NOT COOL.

4- When working in public, you represent more than yourself, You represent Cues and Cue making. Act accordingly and respond with Empathy when it's needed.

5- People love to watch Cue mechanics, Honesty and Personality goes a long way.

See simple. :thumbup:
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Thanks for sharing your wisdom Mike.
You're a great representative of this trade.
 
Cuemaker Tony Guerra of Guerra Cues will be installing wraps at my booth for the BCA Nationals so stop on by.
We will be set up and ready to go as of tomorrow.
 
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