Coop Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Vinn, I was leaning 60% them, 40% you until I read their last idiotic response about the box. Now you have my 100% support, not that that will buy you anything. Customer support goes a long way, in both directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 1 hour ago, vinnyjojo said: ....or as my boys call it, a ‘bonker’ Uh ohh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 I'm seeing both sides here. I've bought two sets from them. Both came in oversized boxes and sustained no damage. You want a replacement of an item that is not damaged. That's not reasonable to me. Contrary to popular belief, the customer is not always right. You do have the ability to return it per their website. If they do not issue a replacement for not damaged products (which this is) then return it, and buy it same day. They pass in flight and you have a still new one. BC makes a great product, and they are machined very well. If you think moving a few inches in a box is going to damage your vices, Get a different one. You are paying a premium for a TOOL, that you don't think can survive the mail. Why pay the premium, if it's not even good enough to survive transport? Would you return a set of chisels for this? A TV that was delivered with box damage but no issue to the product? I get that it's annoying, and BC isn't bending over backwards here, but neither are you. Shipping those is expensive. You want a replacement, don't even know that you Need done yet. Why not offer to ship it back on your dime, they return on theirs. Neither at fault, but both parties can amicably share in making it right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Don’t believe where this has gone. Brendon shipped me a glide. The cast wheel is massive. The threaded rod also. If they tumbled against each other in the mail, I assume damage not look for it. I cannot believe anyone is telling you to look for damage after metal parts tumbled against each other. That said, they asked, so find it. Photograph it. Ask them what the heck they thought you meant that they offered a box?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris208 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Put it together. Find out if it needs to be returned. The wooden parts can be reused on the replacement, if needed, and that’s the most time consuming part. Their response was not good, but their point is valid. It seems like there is a high probability that you’re complaining about nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted January 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 7 hours ago, Brendon_t said: You are paying a premium for a TOOL, that you don't think can survive the mail. Why pay the premium, if it's not even good enough to survive transport?.,.... Would you return a set of chisels for this? Are you kidding me? Yes..it’s a tool A polished, finely machined tool... with threads and a crisscross designed to run smooth as silk. We’re not talking about a flint rock tied to a stick. Tell you what Buy four expensive new chisels for $200, put them in a shoebox with no packing, and shake vigoriuously for 1500 miles. All, good, right? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 3 hours ago, vinnyjojo said: Are you kidding me? Yes..it’s a tool A polished, finely machined tool... with threads and a crisscross designed to run smooth as silk. We’re not talking about a flint rock tied to a stick. Tell you what Buy four expensive new chisels for $200, put them in a shoebox with no packing, and shake vigoriuously for 1500 miles. All, good, right? . Ok. You want to complain. You could have lead with that. Didn't mean to piss in your Cheerios. Probably best left there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 I would really prefer to not lock this thread but, it's getting a little out of hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted January 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 Used some tongue and groove offcuts from my ash hardwood floors for the bottom shelf on the bench. Pairs well with yellow pine. Actually went through quite a few pieces to make sure the five boards matched and looked nice together. One out of place cathedral or mismatch in color would’ve drove me bananas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted January 30, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 Don't let the OCD get the best of you, Vinny. I'm sure the kids want to use their bench before they get big enough to work at yours! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wouldwurker Posted February 1, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Figured maple for the leg vise chop. Normally I wouldn’t use the side with the worm stain...but pretty sure my kids will think it looks cool. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 Really cool project!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wouldwurker Posted April 23, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 Complete and ready to go (this is much nicer than my bench) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 That turned out great Vinny, very nice work and a treasure for generations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 Thats pretty cool looking. Nice Job indeed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Needs some kids in the picture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawDustB Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Looks great, Vinny! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted April 25, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Lovely bench, Vin! Anyone want to start a pool on which kid and which bodypart the vice gets tested on first? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Vin this is nicer than my main bench and my assembly table combined.... solid work the outcome is pretty awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wouldwurker Posted April 25, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Thanks all. Bench was a hit. The birthday boy has been ‘flushing the LEGO men down the toilet’ (i.e, putting them in the dog holes’.) ...still better than video games. Closeup of the bench crafted hi-vise turned mini-leg vise. Can’t say a bad thing about the product. Wow it’s well made. About the finish. While the chop is wipe on poly, I wrapped up the actual bench the day before, so I just wiped on walnut oil from the grocery store. The pine soaked it up and it dried overnight. No fumes. No smell. A great finish in a pinch to take the ‘raw’ look out of the lumber. Included a quick vid of me using the #8 to flatten the top. That, and traversing with my jack plane It made quick work of it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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