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Started by He Man, June 19, 2009, 08:37:13 PM

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ducpainter

#15
June 20, 2009, 05:50:43 PM
Quote from: He Man on June 20, 2009, 05:48:38 PM
more then 15 uses!
It's a hobby gun.

If you want longevity buy a pro unit.
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He Man

#16
June 20, 2009, 06:21:49 PM
so are you saying 15 is a lot of uses?

ducpainter

#17
June 20, 2009, 06:24:46 PM
Quote from: He Man on June 20, 2009, 06:21:49 PM
so are you saying 15 is a lot of uses?
No...

All I'm saying is eastwood is a hobbyist company and most hobbyists use a unit once or twice a year.

The gun is guaranteed and as you said they'll take care of it.

If you don't want the aggravation of the inconvenience...

buy a pro unit.
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ducatiz

#18
June 20, 2009, 06:47:51 PM
how much was it?

divide by 15, that's how much it cost you per use.

I do that all the time.

I bought a table saw at Harbor Freight for 75 bucks -- 11 years ago.  I've used it literally thousands of times.. Have built all kinds of shit with it, have gone thru a few dozen blades.

I could have bought a pricey one, the SawStop one is like $600.. ANd I doubt it would have cut more.

Some things aren't made to last long no matter what you pay -- plus, if they are replacing it, then don't worry about it.  IF you don't need it SELL IT.
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#19
June 20, 2009, 07:12:26 PM
once or twice a year isnt much of a hobby. Anything hobby should be fine for light use as long as you treat it right and dont demand to much of it. I PC'ed 15 items, and the whole unit probably didnt see more than 30 mins of actual trigger time.

ducpainter

#20
June 20, 2009, 07:17:24 PM
Quote from: He Man on June 20, 2009, 07:12:26 PM
once or twice a year isnt much of a hobby. Anything hobby should be fine for light use as long as you treat it right and dont demand to much of it. I PC'ed 15 items, and the whole unit probably didnt see more than 30 mins of actual trigger time.
That's your opinion/perspective of  hobby use.

So if you use the 'formula' the gun cost you less than $6.67/ use and it will be replaced.

What's the issue? You want more quality for your hundy.

Welcome to the 21st century.
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Popeye the Sailor

#21
June 20, 2009, 07:18:32 PM
M ost people might do a set of valve covers and a waterpump, then nothing much for a while. Most car parts don't fit in an oven, or their wife catches 'em at it.


Like 'tizz said-divide cost by uses-so $100/15uses= $6 and change per use.


Now think about what it would cost to send those things out for powdercoat. It's not a bad deal, but really, hobby stuff is *not* meant to hold up.
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He Man

#22
June 20, 2009, 07:33:02 PM
im not disagree with you guys, i didnt expect this thing to hold up for longer than maybe 100 parts. but 15 is just sad. its not an overly complicated thing either.


I just dropped $300 bucks on a new gun, once and if i get a replacement for this, im jst going to ebay it.  great reviews on durability and consistency!

ducpainter

#23
June 20, 2009, 07:39:24 PM
Quote from: He Man on June 20, 2009, 07:33:02 PM
im not disagree with you guys, i didnt expect this thing to hold up for longer than maybe 100 parts. but 15 is just sad. its not an overly complicated thing either.


I just dropped $300 bucks on a new gun, once and if i get a replacement for this, im jst going to ebay it.  great reviews on durability and consistency!
$300 isn't bad.

Have you ever priced top of the line liquid guns?
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    is even more amazing than yours."
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    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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Popeye the Sailor

#24
June 20, 2009, 07:43:26 PM
Quote from: He Man on June 20, 2009, 07:33:02 PM
im not disagree with you guys, i didnt expect this thing to hold up for longer than maybe 100 parts. but 15 is just sad. its not an overly complicated thing either.


I just dropped $300 bucks on a new gun, once and if i get a replacement for this, im jst going to ebay it.  great reviews on durability and consistency!

I just hope next tool you buy you get the good one off the bat maybe?


Because now you're up to $400 for a $300 gun.
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He Man

#25
June 20, 2009, 08:28:18 PM
Quote from: Mr Natural on June 20, 2009, 07:39:24 PM
$300 isn't bad.

Have you ever priced top of the line liquid guns?
nope, i dont think i want to. I know the top of line powder guns are around $1500-$3000, im sure those HVLP guns run in that range to. I dont even know how it can manage to cost that much.

Quote from: MrIncredible on June 20, 2009, 07:43:26 PM
I just hope next tool you buy you get the good one off the bat maybe?
Because now you're up to $400 for a $300 gun.

i hope so to :(. but that $100 is mostly recoverable. If eastwood approves of the warranty claim, then ill get back atleast $70 bucks. so it offsets it.

NAKID

#26
June 22, 2009, 05:31:39 AM
You never mentioned it, but you do have an air line dryer before the gun right?
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DrScampy

#27
June 22, 2009, 05:48:53 AM
Hello... I work for the Eastwood Company & was forwarded your thread this morning.

I was wondering if you have had the chance to contact the Customer Service Dept @ Eastwood yet about the warranty on your gun? We stand behind our products & I know if the gun is less than 1 year old, it would be covered under warranty & you would be entitled to either a FREE replacement or a REFUND.

Electrical items can be funny when it comes to durability/longevity... I know people that have bought a BRAND NEW TV/radio & had it crap out in 2 weeks & others who have the same unit they bought back in 1993 still going strong...

Considering the # of guns we have sold since their introduction 10 years ago, we have had VERY few issues with these guns & MANY satisfied customers. I hope we can turn this negative experinece into a positive one for you & that we can better serve you with your future projects.

Customer Service can be reached @ 1-800-544-5118

Have a GREAT day!!!
DrScampy [thumbsup]

ducpainter

#28
June 22, 2009, 05:52:43 AM
Quote from: DrScampy on June 22, 2009, 05:48:53 AM
Hello... I work for the Eastwood Company & was forwarded your thread this morning.

I was wondering if you have had the chance to contact the Customer Service Dept @ Eastwood yet about the warranty on your gun? We stand behind our products & I know if the gun is less than 1 year old, it would be covered under warranty & you would be entitled to either a FREE replacement or a REFUND.

Electrical items can be funny when it comes to durability/longevity... I know people that have bought a BRAND NEW TV/radio & had it crap out in 2 weeks & others who have the same unit they bought back in 1993 still going strong...

Considering the # of guns we have sold since their introduction 10 years ago, we have had VERY few issues with these guns & MANY satisfied customers. I hope we can turn this negative experinece into a positive one for you & that we can better serve you with your future projects.

Customer Service can be reached @ 1-800-544-5118

Have a GREAT day!!!
DrScampy [thumbsup]


So...

even if you don't like the gun He Man...

you can't not like a company that comes to you to help. ;D
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 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


NAKID

#29
June 22, 2009, 05:53:43 AM
The power of the DMF never ceases to amaze me...
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