Do you fix chainsaws and....

[dswensen]

The other train of thought was/is to start a parttime small engine repair out at my personal shop. I could then call my own shots, and if I don't want to work on something, that is it.
It would be interesting, but probably more frustration than it would be worth. There really isn't a lot of competition up here for people who know their way around a small engine, and it would be a interesting side line, maybe retirement hobby??

As I approach retirement, I have thought of this too. If people were appreciative, not abusive, and paid their bills, I would consider it. However, as many on this site know, many people are NOT appreciative, ARE abusive, and do NOT pay their bills.

I think I'll enjoy retirement a different way …..

 

[svk]

If a guy has the capital, a great retirement job is operating dump truck/skid steer or something. Lots of work and name your price and hours.

 

[mogulmasher]

Yep sucks people are like this. If I don't know a customer they pay me what I figure will be half up front.

 

[pioneerguy600]

If a guy has the capital, a great retirement job is operating dump truck/skid steer or something. Lots of work and name your price and hours.

Excavator.

 

[L34]

If I fix something for some one that I think "may" be able to help me in the future it's cheap.
Other wise you pay.
One of dads friends always wants things on the cheap,I charge him more (so does dad).