Lead Times to 6 to 7 Weeks

[mbcabinetmaker]

Shopsmith isn't the only company struggling to keep up with sales. I just ordered an Incra Wonder Fence and its going to take 6 to 7 weeks for delivery.

[Gene Howe]

Sorry for your wait. Happy for the companies, though.

[garys]

If you are like me, you order a new tool like that because you really want or need it. In that case, it is worth waiting 6 to 7 weeks to get it and start using it. In the past I've had to wait occasionally for something important, but later after using it for 10 years, I forget that I waited.

[nuhobby]

These tools are gradually fabricated, 0.001" at a time, right ?

[mbcabinetmaker]

Yeah Im not worried about the wait. I ordered a complete router table package except the stand. I hope they go ahead and send what they have so I can get as much put together as possible. I can add the fence system when it comes in. I'm more excited by the Incra Clean Sweep than anything else!

[benush26]

Yeah Im not worried about the wait. I ordered a complete router table package except the stand. I hope they go ahead and send what they have so I can get as much put together as possible. I can add the fence system when it comes in. I'm more excited by the Incra Clean Sweep than anything else!

They are a great company to work with, however, if you would like them to send a partial shipment of those things they have in stock, it might be a good idea to let them know (if you haven't already). In the past I have waited (though usually less than 5 weeks) to get an order when only a few pieces were waiting for production. Longest wait was when they had one of their 10% off sales. A few small parts were missing whne my stuff arrived and they had the replacements on the way in a day.
If you haven't signed up for their insider group, it might be worth your time. The points I accumulated more than paid for the shipping costs on a big purchase and I knew about some items I wanted, going on sale about 4 days before it showed on their web site.

Just a thought.

Be well,
Ben

[mbcabinetmaker]

Yes I did sign up and saved 10% on the order. I got an e-mail that said some of my order would ship soon. There are different lead times on several of the items so I hope I can get the top and router lift in the earlier shipment. That way I can go ahead and get that part set up. I'm going with a Kregg bench table so that I can roll it flat against the wall as opposed to the
Incra that only swivels on one end. I'll have to modify the Kregg but that's okay.

[wrmnfzy]

It doesn't seem like good planning. I get an email from SS with their special on sanding disc conversion disc to Velcro. I order it and it's out of stock. If you put something on special you should expect orders and have some merchandise in stock. IMHO

[mbcabinetmaker]

I was wrong about the e-mail that led me to believe my order would ship in stages. I called Neil today and he said that they usually shipped the order in its entirety when all the items became available. I ask if they could go ahead and send what was available now and it should ship on Monday. Everything except the fence system and power switch! I can live with that and go ahead and set up my new system. They are super nice and I appreciate them being accommodating to my needs.


Oh and I ordered a couple of T rules that are on sale!

[JPG]

Here we go again!

Most vendors have quantity pricing that defines order quantity(minimum if you will).

I believe typically that exceeds the quantity that is economical to store(keep on hand).

So you have a 'sale' to obtain orders for an amount that will hopefully decrease the storage quantity.

Welcome to "lean" manufacturing.

When your sales numbers are small being lean is more critical.

Yes a lot of conjecture, but I think a lot of reality.

A while back SS Inc. reorganized as RLF Brands. At that time their floor space decreased substantially(much less warehousing capacity).

IIUC they sold the building and leased back a portion of it.

I prefer the stuff above to no source at all.