Dewey Vicknair

[KCordell]

Just got an email letter from Dewey that he is ceasing operations on March 31st. I have had lots of great work performed by Dewey on my doubles and am very sad to see him go. Aside from him being close to me (proximity), he was a good guy to hang out with.

Since I have really only worked with Dewey, whom else can the board recommend that can perform to his level of work?

Thanks,

KC

[Ed Blake]

Wow. That's a shocker. I hope he's alright.

[KCordell]

Originally Posted by Ed Blake

Wow. That's a shocker. I hope he's alright.

He is fine from a health perspective....I just saw him a week or so ago... If any here are current customers or have work in his shop, he emailed a letter to you and this explains his situation.

[Bill Murphy]

Yup, got the email. I am extremely disappointed. He has helped me through some difficult situations. I hope his next project is satisfying for him.

[Cold Spring]

Here's a copy of Dewey's PDF I received today..... best I can do converting it to a Word document.

Vicknair Restorations
Dewey Vicknair, Gunsmith d 565 Oak Lane - Lititz, PA 17543 d 717-626-4226
http://www.VicknairRestorations.com

January 01, 2013
Dear Friends and Clients:

Effective March 31, 2013 Vicknair Restorations will cease business operation.
I did not come to this decision lightly, many factors were weighed and in the
end, regardless of how much I might enjoy my work, I simply can not afford to remain in
business. The financial cost of things like taxes, health insurance and liability
insurance and the physical costs of constant exposure to lead, solvents and other toxic
chemicals, combined with the general stress of dealing with paperwork, regulations,
taxes, audits, liability exposure, etc. leave no other option when considered logically.
Having to be personally responsible for every phase of business allows less
time than I would like for actually performing gunsmithing work.

In these final months, I will endeavor to finish - to my usual standards - those
projects that have been started. Any guns that I have not yet started will be returned.
Return shipping will be at the customer's cost and should be arranged via
e-mail. If you will be picking up in-person, e-mail would also be the best contact
method.

In closing, I would like to sincerely thank everyone for the opportunity to help
preserve these great old guns.

Dewey

[tom tutwiler]

Shame, the man was one of the best out there. Soup to nuts he could do it.

[Hammer Gun]

Sounds to me like Government regulations got him, I know personally several small business that have closed the doors recently because of them, just to bad!

[Ed Blake]

Buried by paperwork.

[David Hamilton]

It is the intention of the regulators to make all things to do with guns difficult.
David

[charlie cleveland]

looks like the poiticans are still working for themselves and not the people...im sure sorry that DEWEY is closing his doors ive seen a lot of his work and it was top notch..i know he loved turkey hunting for sure maybe he will get to hunt more... charlie