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Post by rocknrob on Nov 6, 2024 12:15:02 GMT -5
Tires or no tires, the threat of tariffs is going to force my hand earlier than I would like. Looks like I get to order a Kingsley North cabber today after taking a chunk out of savings. Better get my Etsy store up. So excited!
Those folks at Highland Park have got to be furiously scrambling to figure out how to continue operations next year.
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Post by realrockhound on Nov 6, 2024 12:20:50 GMT -5
Get your tires. Necessities over luxuries. But if it doesn’t work out, you could always pick up stripping as a side hustle 😂
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Post by rocknrob on Nov 6, 2024 12:55:14 GMT -5
Get your tires. Necessities over luxuries. But if it doesn’t work out, you could always pick up stripping as a side hustle 😂 The Kitsap penninsula may be hard up for any kind of strip club but I don't think they're THAT hard up.  I already got the tires, just needed two thankfully but they're winter rated so I don't try drifting in the Chevy whenever there's a minute amount of moisture on the ground. It was getting rather bad, I bought some tires from an auto shop instead of Les Schwab and well... they were probably some of the worst wet weather driving tires I've owned. I still had half their life left before I swapped out. No point in having tires that had bad wet traction in this part of the world. My rock & gem club is having a show later on this month, I'm hoping someone there is selling a used cabbing machine to take some of the sting off the price tag. Most of the good stuff I see online are nowhere near my neck of the woods so I may end up ordering a new one. - Rob |
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Post by realrockhound on Nov 6, 2024 13:02:51 GMT -5
Get your tires. Necessities over luxuries. But if it doesn’t work out, you could always pick up stripping as a side hustle 😂 The Kitsap penninsula may be hard up for any kind of strip club but I don't think they're THAT hard up. I already got the tires, just needed two thankfully but they're winter rated so I don't try drifting in the Chevy whenever there's a minute amount of moisture on the ground. It was getting rather bad, I bought some tires from an auto shop instead of Les Schwab and well... they were probably some of the worst wet weather driving tires I've owned. I still had half their life left before I swapped out. No point in having tires that had bad wet traction in this part of the world. My rock & gem club is having a show later on this month, I'm hoping someone there is selling a used cabbing machine to take some of the sting off the price tag. Most of the good stuff I see online are nowhere near my neck of the woods so I may end up ordering a new one. - Rob Hey… make your dreams a reality 😂 But joking aside… glad you got your tires. I just had to buy a new set. That was $1000. Sucks, but it’s a necessity. Hope to see some cabs soon when you get your cabber. |
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Post by rockbrain on Nov 6, 2024 16:20:35 GMT -5
Tariffs won't affect the KN cabber. It's made in the U.S.
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Post by rocknrob on Nov 6, 2024 16:24:44 GMT -5
Tariffs won't affect the KN cabber. It's made in the U.S. Does that include components? I'm curious about things like the motor, pump or machined parts really. So many things are made in China that aren't out in the open, I automatically assume some expensive components will come from there. Thankfully Kingsley isn't in the same fix that Highland Park will be in. - Rob |
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Post by whalecottagedesigns on Nov 6, 2024 19:30:46 GMT -5
Tires or no tires, the threat of tariffs is going to force my hand earlier than I would like. Looks like I get to order a Kingsley North cabber today after taking a chunk out of savings. Better get my Etsy store up. So excited! Those folks at Highland Park have got to be furiously scrambling to figure out how to continue operations next year. Rob Good news that you are pressing the button! Glad for your sake! :-) As an aviation weather forecaster by trade, I forecast some exciting times ahead for you! :-) |
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Post by brotherbill on Nov 7, 2024 5:24:15 GMT -5
Tariffs won't affect the KN cabber. It's made in the U.S. Does that include components? I'm curious about things like the motor, pump or machined parts really. So many things are made in China that aren't out in the open, I automatically assume some expensive components will come from there. Thankfully Kingsley isn't in the same fix that Highland Park will be in. - Rob When our club (in Canada) was looking to replace it's cabbers we were told that the Kingsley North and Diamond Pacific both qualified for the tarif free USMCA trade agreement. This requires that the machine and components are entirely manufactured and assembled in either US, Mexico or Canada. I don't know if that will help you, time will tell?? |
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Post by liveoak on Nov 7, 2024 6:52:41 GMT -5
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Post by rocknrob on Nov 7, 2024 9:38:09 GMT -5
Does that include components? I'm curious about things like the motor, pump or machined parts really. So many things are made in China that aren't out in the open, I automatically assume some expensive components will come from there. Thankfully Kingsley isn't in the same fix that Highland Park will be in. - Rob When our club (in Canada) was looking to replace it's cabbers we were told that the Kingsley North and Diamond Pacific both qualified for the tarif free USMCA trade agreement. This requires that the machine and components are entirely manufactured and assembled in either US, Mexico or Canada. I don't know if that will help you, time will tell?? That is great news. I'm glad something's finally domestic  . If I can't find a used option then I'll order one after the show on the 24th. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 7, 2024 9:45:53 GMT -5
I hope you are able to find what you want in a timely manner and on that fits your budget. I can't wait to see what you can do whit a dedicated cabber.
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Post by rockbrain on Nov 7, 2024 10:09:23 GMT -5
Tariffs won't affect the KN cabber. It's made in the U.S. Does that include components? I'm curious about things like the motor, pump or machined parts really. So many things are made in China that aren't out in the open, I automatically assume some expensive components will come from there. Thankfully Kingsley isn't in the same fix that Highland Park will be in. - Rob I can't speak for the internal components but I took a look at the motor last night. It's a Dayton motor that says it's made in Mexico. |
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Post by dshanpnw on Nov 7, 2024 10:58:20 GMT -5
I should buy tires too. I probably will be going to the Kitsap show, pretty much the last one of the year for Washington.
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Post by rocknrob on Nov 7, 2024 12:20:19 GMT -5
I should buy tires too. I probably will be going to the Kitsap show, pretty much the last one of the year for Washington. Domestic-ish is better than getting things from a completely different continent  . Thanks for looking! dshanpnw Yeah, they keep saying we're going to get snow this year but at this point it's basically throwing darts at the meteorological dartboard. You might see me at the show, I'm volunteering for a couple of things including 2 display cases. Are you vending there or just visiting? I've heard it's a packed venue this year. - Rob |
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Post by chris1956 on Nov 7, 2024 16:45:51 GMT -5
That is great news. I'm glad something's finally domestic . If I can't find a used option then I'll order one after the show on the 24th. I think all of the motors on my Covington and Kingsley North equipment are from Mexico. Don't know that there are any smaller motors made in the USA any more. I think most of the belts come from somewhere else also. |
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Post by dshanpnw on Nov 9, 2024 18:36:24 GMT -5
I should buy tires too. I probably will be going to the Kitsap show, pretty much the last one of the year for Washington. Domestic-ish is better than getting things from a completely different continent . Thanks for looking! dshanpnw Yeah, they keep saying we're going to get snow this year but at this point it's basically throwing darts at the meteorological dartboard. You might see me at the show, I'm volunteering for a couple of things including 2 display cases. Are you vending there or just visiting? I've heard it's a packed venue this year. - RobJust visiting. I'm not a seller...(yet). How will I recognize your displays please? |
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Post by rocknrob on Nov 9, 2024 19:52:03 GMT -5
rockbrain Domestic-ish is better than getting things from a completely different continent . Thanks for looking! dshanpnw Yeah, they keep saying we're going to get snow this year but at this point it's basically throwing darts at the meteorological dartboard. You might see me at the show, I'm volunteering for a couple of things including 2 display cases. Are you vending there or just visiting? I've heard it's a packed venue this year. - Rob Just visiting. I'm not a seller...(yet). How will I recognize your displays please? Nice! As far as I know, I'm the only one named Robert. The cases are all together but I'm not entirely sure how they're going to be organized this year. There will be quite a few though. Heh one will be my sphere collection and the other I think will be a couple of things jammed into one. I think I'll have an illustration of beginning to end of making a cab and perhaps a few display pieces as well. Hoping to score some of that serpentine that will be there this year. |
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I already got the tires, just needed two thankfully but they're winter rated so I don't try drifting in the Chevy whenever there's a minute amount of moisture on the ground. It was getting rather bad, I bought some tires from an auto shop instead of Les Schwab and well... they were probably some of the worst wet weather driving tires I've owned. I still had half their life left before I swapped out. No point in having tires that had bad wet traction in this part of the world.
. If I can't find a used option then I'll order one after the show on the 24th.
. Thanks for looking!
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