docharber
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Post by docharber on Jul 17, 2024 17:04:49 GMT -5
I just ordered a boot gasket from Minnesota Lapidary and the the gentleman on the other end tells me he has lots of Lortone parts, except barrels. He also offered me the option of snail mail, whereas Kingsley North and Rock Shed are offering shipping options starting at almost $17 for less than a pound of small stuff. My boot gasket will cost, he said. under $3 to ship. He also told me that he expects Covington, the new owner of Lortone, to start production again in the near term. He also carries Lot-O tumblers. Thought you folks would want to know.
Take care,
M. Harber
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 17, 2024 19:36:24 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up on this!  |
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docharber
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Post by docharber on Jul 18, 2024 16:51:05 GMT -5
Update: Today I called Covington looking for a speed controller switch for my Ameritool. $37 with shipping!! Anyway, I was told they are making Lortone tumblers again and have barells. Look for them soon at your favorite dealer.
M. Harber
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Post by Bob on Jul 19, 2024 14:04:46 GMT -5
I just ordered a boot gasket from Minnesota Lapidary and the the gentleman on the other end tells me he has lots of Lortone parts, except barrels. He also offered me the option of snail mail, whereas Kingsley North and Rock Shed are offering shipping options starting at almost $17 for less than a pound of small stuff. My boot gasket will cost, he said. under $3 to ship. He also told me that he expects Covington, the new owner of Lortone, to start production again in the near term. He also carries Lot-O tumblers. Thought you folks would want to know. Take care, M. Harber I was given a tour of this operation a couple of years ago, both the retail store and the part supporting the mail order end. It was impressive and well run. |
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docharber
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Post by docharber on Jul 21, 2024 11:52:49 GMT -5
We can't ignore the add-on costs of shipping any more. I have since been told, when I called about a speed control switch for my Ameritool ($37 with shipping- ouch!) that Lortone tools and parts are coming off the line- specifically barrels. They should be in dealers' hands soon.
M. Harber
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