Nick,
There is a logical explanation to what Doug wrote. Unfortunately, I do
not have the time right now to lay it all out for you. Taking the
concept to the extreme is not the best way to understand what Doug is
eluding to.
Brian Baylis
La Mesa, CA
Doug Wrote:
Ellis Briggs also painted frames on their premises so I was very
fortunate to have learned those procedures there as well. I think both of those places made better frames than most others partly because their shops
were not financially dependent on building alone but were just part of a
bigger operation. That allowed them to take time to finish them they way they wanted rather than turn out the numbers to make a profit.
Doug Fattic - getting closer to some of the mysteries of framebuilding
in Niles, Michigan
How does making a profit hinder an artisan from producing quality
work?
I have heard this mentioned from several other sources and have a
difficult time comprehending this thought process.
If it was in fact true; their best work would be free.
Nick Zatezalo
Atlanta,Ga.USA