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Nordschleife Master
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: ɹəpun uʍop 'ʎəupʎs
I have a good relationship with several local machine shops.... one who I dropped parts off in march for simple mods that I could do but would take a lot of time... I have stopped by several times and they let me know their timeline for large projects and I have acknowledged that I am small stuff for their biz... I'm at a point that I could have done the work many times over with hand tools but I took it to them because I wanted precision.... At this point they are holding me up from progressing on my projects.
My 1st instinct is to just show up and ask for my parts back and do it myself... but I don't want to burn any bridges... but I have been dropping in regularly not asking for the work to be done but just to continue the relationship...
My 1st instinct is to just show up and ask for my parts back and do it myself... but I don't want to burn any bridges... but I have been dropping in regularly not asking for the work to be done but just to continue the relationship...
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2014
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Sounds like some cool upgrades are going on with you!
I know that at the machine shop I am using that they have tons of work and basically no skilled machinists to help them catch up.
My heads sat quietly on a pallet at the shop from late August until just last Friday when they finally were able to get to them. Tough call, knowing what to do... Since I am so slow myself, it didn't seem to matter in my case because I still have tons of stuff to do before the engine goes back in.
I imagine it would be really hard to deal with if the shop was actually the thing that was keeping me from getting finished.
I really hope it works out for you promptly.
Dan
I know that at the machine shop I am using that they have tons of work and basically no skilled machinists to help them catch up.
My heads sat quietly on a pallet at the shop from late August until just last Friday when they finally were able to get to them. Tough call, knowing what to do... Since I am so slow myself, it didn't seem to matter in my case because I still have tons of stuff to do before the engine goes back in.
I imagine it would be really hard to deal with if the shop was actually the thing that was keeping me from getting finished.
I really hope it works out for you promptly.
Dan
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: North Country
Just because randy has a mangina and needs his bored out especially after the Normy shower scene does not mean I even have that aftermarket part. Randy is the Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner of the 928 world so no telling what parts he has or has lopped off or just let shrivel up and fall off... I think he is part Kardashian due to his shower **** pics that no one ever looks at.... Has anyone ever seen Randy and Kibort in the same room? They might be the same smack talking tight wearing nuttless wonders....
If a mod wants to weigh in on this talk to Randy nuttless v (which stands for vagina) 1st for attempting to hijack this thread with his lack of mangina....
If a mod wants to weigh in on this talk to Randy nuttless v (which stands for vagina) 1st for attempting to hijack this thread with his lack of mangina....
Works well for me. My view of the Forum is now less diminished.
Rennlist Member
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: In a tizzy
if that shop doesn't work out, sounds like it will though. You might want to see if you can find any Maker Spaces in your area. They usually have all kinds of common and modern machining/tooling/3d printers/plotters/lasers/welders/cutters/etc. and the like to use. You pay a monthly membership then get trained/qualified on something then sign up and use it for what you want. It's kind of like a machine shop club. Kinda fills the gap on small jobs without purchasing the equipment as long as you don't mind doing it yourself. Most of the equipment is donated.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Mississippi
I have been a machinist for 20 years and have worked from job shop to international corporations. Your realationship with your customers no matter the amount of work, is the most important thing. Every job shop, such as you describe will have machinists they can detach for these type of jobs. You are not being unreasonable, they are not doing the work because you are insignificant to them. Find another shop, preferably one that deals with custom auto work. Never put up with this, if they want your business they will do the work. Might I ask what you are having done?
