Quick update. I haven't heard from my machinist for 2 months. His mailbox is full. One package he sent got messed up and was supposedly going to be delivered back to him, and then resent to me. That was 2 months ago.
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not a good sign
he's disappeared for a month before, but not 2 months.
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Its been 2+ months since I have heard from my machinist, Kelby.
I think he has done a fantastic job of machining and on multiple occasions come through in a pinch, but 2 months of no communication is unacceptable in this business relationship.
I have called the phone numbers I have for him multiple times, texted, and emailed. Nothing. No response.
He has my money, taps and raw materials. He owes me a very significant amount of product....which of course would help fund the next round of tools.
I'm moving on, but now have even more limited resources to work with. I've literally just gotten cut off at the knees, again.
If anyone has suggestions, or can recommend a machinist ....I'll listen. I've got some leads locally so i'll see where that goes.
For those that have waited and are waiting on product.... I've been patient and I've thrown money at the problem. No matter what, I can't seem to get ahead here.
I'm very very frustrated.
I think he has done a fantastic job of machining and on multiple occasions come through in a pinch, but 2 months of no communication is unacceptable in this business relationship.
I have called the phone numbers I have for him multiple times, texted, and emailed. Nothing. No response.
He has my money, taps and raw materials. He owes me a very significant amount of product....which of course would help fund the next round of tools.
I'm moving on, but now have even more limited resources to work with. I've literally just gotten cut off at the knees, again.
If anyone has suggestions, or can recommend a machinist ....I'll listen. I've got some leads locally so i'll see where that goes.
For those that have waited and are waiting on product.... I've been patient and I've thrown money at the problem. No matter what, I can't seem to get ahead here.
I'm very very frustrated.
Can't be found in person at his place of employment or home?
He is in Medina Ohio. ..I am in Connecticut.
I hope Kelby comes though with his end of the deal.This is such a great tool to have.
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What's the name of the machine shop?
A legitimate shop would purchase its own tooling and materials and want payment when job is finished or within 30 days.
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Anyone nearby that can stop and see whats up
Maybe that would work
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Kelby is an independent small Fabricator he even purchased tools so that he could speed up this very process he is his own shop he calls himself KMC fabrication but he does not have a website
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Kelby Crum? 6118 Wooster Pike (hwy 3) Medina, Ohio? Anyone here close by?
That's the one
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Isn’t @blsnelling somewhere in Ohio?
SquareFile
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You guys really think someone is going to go to his house that's not involved? Stratton still walks ffs! And I "think" saw modders in PA and TN are still screwing people over but lynch mobs aren't being asked for. Its just a vicious cycle of internet business I guess.
I'd recommend mattyo to send this guy and the IRS a 1099 and chalk it up for a loss.
I'd recommend mattyo to send this guy and the IRS a 1099 and chalk it up for a loss.
Like I said, I'm moving on. At this point, dunno if it worth it sending the 1099 .. but its certainly an idea.
Overall, the amount of money / stuff he has at this point just isn't worth breaking the contract over... which is why this is confusing.
The guy might not be walking around right now, he could be in a hospital somewhere or on a couch on a 2 month bender... I dunno. either way is irrelevant. I need to get more stuff made because I have people interested.
The point of the original post is to make public that Kelby has broken the contract. I still intend to meet demand if at all possible. Whats nice is that at this point I haven't taken any deposits, but I just need to front a pile of cash to get this back up and running.
Overall, the amount of money / stuff he has at this point just isn't worth breaking the contract over... which is why this is confusing.
The guy might not be walking around right now, he could be in a hospital somewhere or on a couch on a 2 month bender... I dunno. either way is irrelevant. I need to get more stuff made because I have people interested.
The point of the original post is to make public that Kelby has broken the contract. I still intend to meet demand if at all possible. Whats nice is that at this point I haven't taken any deposits, but I just need to front a pile of cash to get this back up and running.
SquareFile
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I work for a shop that takes on small jobs if your in need. No website but they answer the phone.
