2 Feb
2006
2 Feb
'06
3:05 p.m.
Often? Seems more like always to me, lately. People
have no idea what it
takes to support repairs, in terms of not just the place but the equipment,
the parts you should have on hand, the skillset that has to be constantly
honed when new equipment comes out (often!), the service manuals, and the
absurdly-priced manufacturer's parts kits that some of them seem to insist
that you get from them (a gimmick to dispose of excess inventory, I'm sure).
These are all valid points. I said often because I didn't want to make a
statement that I couldn't back up. Doesn't there have to be a kit somewhere
which is cheaper than buying the finished product? Maybe not... :-(
What sort of kits are they offering? I might be
tempted for those situations
where just having a board is nice, as opposed to going the perfboard
route...
The next time I stop in I will compile a list and post it.
--tom