The Mike New Technics Bearing

[WOStantonCS100]

I appreciate the depth of feeling here but can I ask that we keep any further discussion about DC off the forum. Please let's get back on topic. There's enough coverage of this issue elsewhere. Thank you.

Yes, certainly...

[Mike_New]

Got another deposit from Sven so now we only need another eight.

[kininigin]

I intend to fully pay up for the mike new bearing within a couple of weeks.Will anyone else be doing the same anytime soon?

I'll be working in france next year and would like to get the bearing before christmas if possible.

So come on you lot,get ya wonga out and lets have 20 (21 including mike) happy people with new bearings.

[kininigin]

Mike,how long does it take to machine one of your bearings?

I would really like to get it before christmas,is there any chance you could 'chase up' those who have paid a deposit and see if they are able to fully pay up,to set the wheels in motion?

[Mike_New]

Hi Kininigin,
It is not a single case of machining one bearing in isolation, firstly, the 25 very high precision shafts have to be rough machined from stock bar. They are then precision ground and sent out for Gas Nitriding, they are then polished and graded for size in units of 0.001mm. before the bearing housings, which I machine; are precision honed and matched to each shaft by hand. These process’s can only be done in batches, as the lathes and grinding machines and honing units must be very finely adjusted for the one particular job which takes many hours of production time.
The costs for all the above must be paid by me before a production slot is committed. The obvious reason for this is that if I defaulted on payment then the shafts would be of no bloody good to anyone else.

The alternative is possibly that if all those that have paid a deposit are willing to revert to the standard price and to pay the balance now, Then I will at least be in the position where I will not have too much advanced cash tied up in Bearings on the shelf waiting to find customers.
This is my biggest concern in these economic times as I am sure others who are reading this will agree.
It would take approx 4 weeks from my payment date.

[kininigin]

Thanks for the clarification on the bearing process mike.

I'd be suprised if everyone went for the pay original price option,i would myself,if i hadn't just buggered one of my speakers

Looks like i'll just have to try and pester everyone with reminders for a couple of months

[Sonority]

Darren & all -
I have also emailed Mike recently to see if there is anything that can be done, but business is business and at this moment in time??

I am also going to be doing as Darren has and transferring in full the amount O/S and also order another one for the second project I have running. I was not going to do this until the new year, but feel that it would help out here and now far more.

With Darrens this will be the equivalent of 4 deposits - and as time is moving on and the machining slot must be getting close - if a few more (5 or 6?) do the same it would be a benefit to everyone here and also set Mike free.

Cheers.

[kininigin]

Hi stephen,

Thought i had better respond to your post.As i have mentioned (elsewhere),i'm going to be in france from december and because of this i need to sort my finances out.

So i contacted mike,inquiring about a possible refund of the deposit,if he is unable to make any before i'm off on my travels.I didn't won't to be over in france and be the one,who might hold everything up,because i'm not able to pay the outstanding balance.Anyone who has done a season snowboarding/skiing will tell you,it's expensive and not a place to run out of money in!!!

Anyway,it may not come to that,as i may have enough work between now and then.I'm just not sure yet and will have a better idea in 2-3 weeks.

I'm also learning to drive and ideally need to pass before i go,so i need to get my priorities in order.

I was hoping mike would have enough money to go ahead by now and it's getting harder to justify buying something,which i won't be able to use till i get back anyway.

[Mike_New]

OK folks;
I am going to make the decision.
If all of those who have paid their deposit, pay the ballance now, ASAP, then I will go ahead and make the next batch. I will not take any orders at the discounted price beyond September 30.
The estimated time to deliveries is approx 3-4 weeks.

[MikeMusic]

OK folks;
I am going to make the decision.
If all of those who have paid their deposit, pay the ballance now, ASAP, then I will go ahead and make the next batch. I will not take any orders at the discounted price beyond September 30.
The estimated time to deliveries is approx 3-4 weeks.

I've been lurking and postponing a decision, but now seems the time.

Mike
Can you let me know how you want to payment ?
Post here or PM

Do I get an extra special discount for being called Mike ?