New Guy From Wa

[Cowhorses]

Hey Shtoink...I just seen where you are into the electonics side of things. Have you done much re-solder of boards? I know the solder required today is pretty bad stuff, no lead and such and these things don't last like they should. Had an couple incidents with my Dodge and boards needed repair and there was nobody I could find West of the Mississippi that did it. I thought it was a pretty good deal. One was my ABS controller. They wanted $1080 for a new one and you couldn't buy just the board part. There was an outfit in GA that did a re-do on them. Sent it there and cost me $71 total with shipping and all and it works great. There are other boards like on injection pumps etc. Seems it would be a great business. Those folks in GA, said they do hundreds of these and air bag modules(and more) weekly. I did have a radio repaired here in Yakima..same deal..bad solder on the board. If ya start to do that kind of thing...let me know.

[Havamal]

I have to admit having a Tandy just down the road is handy!

The only problem is that I tend to spend to much when I go in there and I am usually in there once a week or so

[Cowhorses]

You been to McPhearson Leather in Seattle, yet? Often better prices than Tandy. Well, it used to be. Been awhile for me. It's worth the trip to just see whats in there. I think they also have a website.

[Havamal]

Nope, but I am going to try get by there next time I head up that way.

[hornm]

Welcome aboard! Maybe the next time I'm visiting my pal Gerrit up in Yakima we'll have to see about meeting up.

Horn

[Cowhorses]

Nice meetin ya Horn. Gerrit...seems I know of a guy, goes by that name. Hangs out with the Rodeo crowd...has a friend named "MUD". Could it be? Ya, stop by anytime your in the area. I actually live in E. Selah, Pomona area really. Love the quote! I have one too, but best not post it.

It's worth the trip Matt

[lesking]

Just thought I would say hello to all you folks here in Washington. I live in Olympia. Just started back into leather learned in high school but just went to my 50th high school reunion so its been a while. many years ago I was really involved in rodeo and was a farrier for several years. I go to the Tandy store in Tacoma often and have been to the one in Seattle.

[Cowhorses]

Hi Les ( I will assume your first name is Les). And, if thats your last name, same as mine. Welcome..great folks here and tons of help, and good advice. I know Olympia well. Used to live at off the Marvin Road by the ole' cheese factory....Johnson's Point I think. Many moons ago. Was going to Lacy, to Cabela's, till they built one here. Nice to meet ya. I know what ya mean about taking leather working back up after a long time...yes I do. Fun stuff and challenging!

[King's X]

Hello and welcome to the forum!