"Wes" wrote in message
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"Mike Henry" wrote:

I believe that is Michael Morgan's web site. Run a Google Groups search
on
that name and you should find that several buyers have had problems
getting
product from him. He still owes me the Bridgeport rebuilding book or at
least a refund.

Darn. He doesn't have a stellar rep from first glance.
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/ub...15.html#000000

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.c...rch+this+group

It appears he had a bankruptcy. I wonder if he has run his business any
better this try?

What year did he fail to deliver what you ordered?

Having worked in a company that failed, I learned during the process that
those that have prepaid in full get little satisfaction. If you only have
a
deposit then the courts, if they approve a reorganization plan, will
likely
require that orders with deposits be satisfied. Kinda weird if I
understand
it correctly. I guess the idea is cash flow.

Since I planned to make this a late fall purchase to get me through the
snow
season, I'll hold off a bit on making a purchase until I can check his
current rep out a bit better. Thanks for the intel.

If I do buy it will be with my credit card since it has buyer protection
(hope that isn't a scam).

Based on email exchanges it did seem like he had a run of bad luck. I've
long since given up on a refund and bear him no ill will.

I do have one of his unfinished straight edges that will eventually get
Ebayed or sold outright since it is no longer needed. It has a small cavity
(casting defect?) that can probably be milled out at the expense of some
"meat". If you buy a new one you might check with other owners to see if it
is a frequent occurrence.

Mike