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Old Aug 26, 2024 | 11:27 AM
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I’ve got a local machinist that I can do odds and ends with. But I’ve been shipping all my stuff to my trusted machinist and other states. It’s getting to the point where the turnaround time just is too hard on me. Can anyone recommend a good machinist that’s fair and reasonable with prices in the central Florida area?
 

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Anyone know of any good machinist that does Harley motors in Central FL? Really urgent.
 
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How far are you from Deland?
 
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@rigidthumper Not too bad. Who you recommend? 45 min to an hour depending on traffic.
 

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John Sachs is in Deltona, Kirby is in Deland.
 
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I actually have talked to both throughout the years. Both are good options. I ended up sending it all to OHIO again. Can’t keep doing that, so probably need to start using someone local.
 
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Originally Posted by azlou66
John Sachs is in Deltona, Kirby is in Deland.
Is Kirby still doing work? I thought I read on FB where he was retiring or something? I don't want to start rumors, if this isn't true. I don't know.....
 
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On a limited basis is what he told me last we spoke.
 
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Shipping charges must have been a biotch. Hard to find a person better then Mr. Sachs he has only been around 60 years or so.
 
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Shipping charges must have been a biotch. Hard to find a person better then Mr. Sachs he has only been around 60 years or so.
I’ve had dealings with John. He’s ported a few sets of heads and bored out some carbs for me. Truthfully I didn’t think he does it all? I had 113 cases line honed and reciprocating mass balanced. Wasn’t sure he took it that far?
 
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