Re: Now if this could be used to make Packard parts

Posted by PackardV8 On 2016/9/3 9:23:23

Even most of MODERN OEM replacement parts (for WHATEVER application stringtrimmers, motorcycles, houshold appliances etc etc) are made in China or India or "some third world" country.

No doubt, most any replacement "botique" type parts are made theree and then supplied by US vendors as replacement parts.

I am more inclined to lean toward LEARNING WHO or what companies in China and India would be apt to producing a small run of parts or used for special machining and fabrication purpose. That mite b cheaper and easier in the long run as opposed to buying any "3d printers" for home shop use.

I noticed about 6 months ago an eBay seller that was advertising for engine machine shop work. Even cylinder boring. The prices were alot cheaper than anything local here. Even with the shipping cost still alot cheaper.

Bottom line:
What we need to know is what the various specialty vendors know in terms of any kind of "mail order" custom fabrication of parts.

There is more to this. For now, i'm leaving out some details and personal experiences over the last 4 or 5 years with various other things i've had to repair or rebuild.