Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 11:05 pm
Amen for the comments and very true. For anyone wanting used Shopsmith parts, Ebay lists hundreds of them but buyer beware as most sellers are unaware what parts may be worn beyond tolerances or defective. There is only a few of us who understand what used parts are acceptable for repairs and will stand behind any part or service we sell.fjimp wrote:Last week I ordered a small part for my pickup. I attempted first to find the part used. One guy at a junk yard laughed and told me I was nuts to even try to find that part used and still working. Yes I ordered it new from a Toyota dealer. It arrived and I installed it. While doing so I realized that the part is highly fragile and getting one used would have been frustrating at best.
Why in the world would a world class manufacturer of wood working tools desire to create a department that rebuilds destroyed parts for resale, while knowing full well every time they sell one that fails, an angry jerk somewhere is going to have expected the part to be warrantied like a new one? Sorry gentlemen I fail to see any wisdom in the concept.
Further I would love to hear about one other manufacturer of top notch equipment that makes parts available for more than a few years. I choke every time one of us complains that Shopsmith can't supply parts for 50 year old equipment they didn't build in the first place. At what point does reality enter the picture?
As for having to wait for goods. In case you folks are unaware our nation is still suffering from one of the worst financial crisis in recent history. I don't care where I go for any desired goods, I frequently have to wait. I suspect many of shopsmith's vendors are out of business and other are struggling to remain in existence. I suppose that many of you are unfazed by today's economy. I for one have so watch my expenditures more closely than ever. Why in the world would I even consider criticizing vendors I count upon for doing the same. Jim