Scott parker, single kernel scales.

[Liven The Dream]

Call me a copy cat .
Had one done by Scott . The wait was more than I could take.
I went to eBay got a few to play with .
OJT as Uncle would say .
Sold the one Scott did . My eyes watered when I walked in my loading room .
It is possible to do a good job ! Scott is over worked .

 

[Rset]

Plain and simple answer to this is he needs to stop accepting new work until he has finished the substantial backlog that he already has. He appears to be full of promises and little else except a great talent for tuning scales.
To be honest, I have no idea how many scales he has laying around, but I am sure from numerous posts that some have just written off the fact that they will ever see their scale again, tuned or not. Some have posted that they have been waiting well over a year. And what happens to your scale if for some chance, God forbid, something should happen to him where he could not work any more?
He also said that he would be offering finished scales for sale, or that he would be offering his own design. I have seen neither.
I would suggest that given the demand for his product, that he would be much better served by finishing the work he has on hand and then offering finished scales for purchase as they become available. He could offer a discount for your "core" if he wanted to have a stock to work from at that point without sourcing them.
He would make more money (people would pay more for a product that could be delivered now), he would have a ready supply of "core" scales to work with, and he would be able to shed his bad reputation for poor communication and terrible service.
Not trying to tell the man how to run his business, but...........

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[Dub]

Plain and simple answer to this is he needs to stop accepting new work until he has finished the substantial backlog that he already has. He appears to be full of promises and little else except a great talent for tuning scales.
To be honest, I have no idea how many scales he has laying around, but I am sure from numerous posts that some have just written off the fact that they will ever see their scale again, tuned or not. Some have posted that they have been waiting well over a year. And what happens to your scale if for some chance, God forbid, something should happen to him where he could not work any more?
He also said that he would be offering finished scales for sale, or that he would be offering his own design. I have seen neither.
I would suggest that given the demand for his product, that he would be much better served by finishing the work he has on hand and then offering finished scales for purchase as they become available. He could offer a discount for your "core" if he wanted to have a stock to work from at that point without sourcing them.
He would make more money (people would pay more for a product that could be delivered now), he would have a ready supply of "core" scales to work with, and he would be able to shed his bad reputation for poor communication and terrible service.
Not trying to tell the man how to run his business, but...........

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kinda sums up my thinking as well.... he must do good work though

 

[R.Morehouse]

I had Scott do one some years ago he had found for me....RCBS Precisioneered Powder Scale....It is USA made and the fastest settling beam I have seen. I wanted an M-5 to travel with and when I called he had a mint condition one sitting on the shelf......I DID put out $250. for it....It runs dead-nuts with the RCBS, just takes about twice as long to settle......What I am kind of getting at is, he may have one sitting there ready to go. I doesn't matter what it is. If he has it, it is American made and will be all you want it to be. He does send a test weight with it that he has checked......Mine was a bullet.

Regards
Rick

 

[group therapy]

Plain and simple answer to this is he needs to stop accepting new work until he has finished the substantial backlog that he already has. He appears to be full of promises and little else except a great talent for tuning scales.
To be honest, I have no idea how many scales he has laying around, but I am sure from numerous posts that some have just written off the fact that they will ever see their scale again, tuned or not. Some have posted that they have been waiting well over a year. And what happens to your scale if for some chance, God forbid, something should happen to him where he could not work any more?
He also said that he would be offering finished scales for sale, or that he would be offering his own design. I have seen neither.
I would suggest that given the demand for his product, that he would be much better served by finishing the work he has on hand and then offering finished scales for purchase as they become available. He could offer a discount for your "core" if he wanted to have a stock to work from at that point without sourcing them.
He would make more money (people would pay more for a product that could be delivered now), he would have a ready supply of "core" scales to work with, and he would be able to shed his bad reputation for poor communication and terrible service.
Not trying to tell the man how to run his business, but...........

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makes sense to me, but like you said, not telling him how to run his business, but..................

 

[Mikemci]

S.O.S......Different day.

 

[Cecil S.]

I bought 2 Ohas 10-10's just knowing one would make the trip to Mr Parker. I did as much as I could reading Boyd Allens posts and noticed much improvement. I just want better.

 

[COOPDUCK]

Hey just throwing in my experience with Scott Parker. I sent him an old Ohaus scale that had sentimental value to me about a year ago. I sent it knowing full well it might take awhile, and that I might not get a ton of communication, just based off what I’d read on the internet.

I adjusted my expectations, put on my patience cap, and let him do his thing. It did take a bit of time, but my scale works spectacularly, and he has responded very quickly to a couple emails I’ve since sent him with some maintenance questions. I emailed him a month or two ago with a quick question, and he was calling me within minutes. He’s been a great help for me. I honestly think this is a little bit of a labor of love for the guy.

I would heartily recommend his services. I do understand the frustration and sentiment being shared here. I think people that choose to send him a scale need to adjust their expectations, be patient, and try a little more honey than vinegar. My two cents.

Cory Cooper
WA State

 

[Erud]

I think people that choose to send him a scale need to adjust their expectations, be patient, and try a little more honey than vinegar. My two cents.

Cory Cooper
WA State

Or, maybe Mr. Parker should just stop quoting people 2 week turnarounds when he knows it will really be months or years? Getting a time estimate wrong once in a while is understandable, but doing it to every single customer is kind of a different story.

 

[rogn]

Order up an FX120i and autothrow/trickler and never look back. Keep your beam tucked away for just in case day.

Being a confirmed troglodyte, I amd glad to have my little Ohaus sitting on the shelf at eye level to make sure my little electronic gem hasnt had a case of electron/proton incompatibility. Gravity has been very consistent here and has shown very little variation, ever. While every electronic gizmo Ive ever seen can have a hiccup and not tell me about it.(especially this keyboard monstrosity). Nope gonna keep the little balancing act.

 

[rogn]

I guess Mr Parker would do better just telling everyone it will be ready when its ready, crystal ball needs work. But it will be ready when its ready.

If you dont like his business plan dont go to him. This horse has been beaten badly, beyond recognition.

 

[bozo699]

You people do realize there are forum rules against openly bashing people?... Right?... If you feel Parker is doing wrong and your p.ms and Emails have went unanswered why don’t you complain to a Administrator or the forum Boss.
Wayne

 

[Nick Caprinolo]

I sent Scott a scale knowing full well his reputation. It didn't matter to me. I chose to accept the bad part and rely on the fact that his scales are the best that can be had.

Everyone knows what to expect when they send him a scale, so why bitch about it.

 

[Ccrider]

I sent Scott a scale knowing full well his reputation. It didn't matter to me. I chose to accept the bad part and rely on the fact that his scales are the best that can be had.

Everyone knows what to expect when they send him a scale, so why bitch about it.

Yep. If I was Scott, I would send anybody that bashed me there scale and money back and tell them where to.... I meant tell them to find somebody else to tune it for them.

 

[drano38]

I sent Scott my RCBS 5-10 scale (early '80s vintage) in about 2004. Can't remember how long it took to get the scale back.
But it works great. This winter i got a Dandy trickler, and I can see Varget kernels change the scale's beam.
I hope people waiting for their scale get them back soon. Its a great modification.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

About once every couple years i pull out my 80’s model 10-10, wipe the knife with carb cleaner on a lint free qtip and just see if it still resolves to one kernel. It still does like every other good one ive seen. I pack it back in its original plastic case and put it back on the shelf next to the concentricity checker i use even less. Cant figure out what id gain by sending it off

 

[Puzzaz01]

I received a tuned Redding scale from Scott a few years back, it took a few months to get it but it is now my go to scale. I use my Scott Parker tuned scales to check my A&D FX120. I feel your pain but when I was dealing with him by phone and emails I always received a reply within a few days.

Darrin

 

[Bc'z]

Well I guess I'm the lucky 1 in all of this...
I was got my Parker tuned M5 in less than a week.
It was gifted to me from another member.
It sits right in front of my 1010 that's just as accurate.
I contemplated sending the 1010 out for tuning but there's really no need.

 

[Texas10]

For the independent businessman, there really is such a thing as being too successful. I suspect Scott has a day job that is his bread and butter, and he does this as a love for the sport - 27 years now according to his F.B. page. Having been there and done that, I can tell you it is quite a challenge balancing job, family, and the new enterprise.

My feeling is that Scott's best business option would be to buy new scales and upgrade then sell them outright instead of reworking customers scales. That would take the pressure off. But I suspect that there really are no new scales available with good enough components use as a base for an upgrade, and that is why he does what he does.

What with his good reputation in shooting circles, having a scale made to his specifications in someplace other than China and selling new, tuned, accurate scales might be a good business move. Might be enough market for a profitable boutique business.

 

[diego-ted]

Here is my testimony, about 6 years ago I decided a Scott Parker tuned Ohaus 10.10 Was the most accurate I was going to get after seeing his 1 grain YouTube videos. I bought an Ohaus off of eBay and sent it off to Scott Parker. The waiting time was no more than waiting for Varget or primers or barrels during the "crisis time" Who remembers that? I used the scale for 5 years and then quit shooting for 3 years. The scale sat on my shelf uncovered. (Bad Me) . I recently started shooting again dusted off the scale with just my breath and started reloading . My groups are constantly under half MOA to 1/3 range on a tuned load at a 100 yd. I just did the scale test myself with a kernel of 4350 and it indeed did move! I know the wait time hurts but in my opinion the end result justifies the time and expense considering all the alternatives. I wish all waiting a speedy delivery.