Originally Posted by
The Impossipede
Browse through any of the various framebuilding forum and you'll find that due dates are ephemeral. Whatever you're promised? Double it. Then be willing to be flexible from there. You'll be much happier.
Doug, this is not aimed so much at you, but at anyone considering a custom frame who might be wandering through.
To anyone considering a custom frame who might be wandering through,
Don't accept the above post as fact. Every pro builder I personally know sets a due date and delivers on time....every time.
The OP here has every right to be frustrated in his situation, but that in no way reflects how the vast majority of framebuilders do business.