philip in china Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 It's a long time since I posted a new thread on IFI! Nine weeks ago I paid for my An Yang. I was told delivery would be 1 month. I am still waiting! I have just been asked for my address in Chinese characters which is information I sent about a month ago. I have also been told that An Yang are moving to new premises next week. How that makes any difference to an order placed 9 weeks ago is not explained! I hope that there isn't a problem but I thought I should let other people know about the difficulties I am having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 oh dear - how annoying - hope they get it straightened out for you soon....:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jura T Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 That sucks, I hope you get your hammer soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesrjohnson Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Phillip, I will look into this for you. I understand that they were moving into their new facility and that is a huge task and may explain the delay. I was over there and toured the new factory under construction... it is huge. If you get a chance, it would be worthwhile to visit them and see their operation. I am sure there will be no problem getting your new hammer and that you will be happy with it. I will let you know when they get back to me... James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Nice to hear from you again. Hey the locals get no respect you know you have to be at least 3,000 miles away for that to happen. Hope you get it before the snow falls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Masuk Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I sent them my money at the end of june and my hammer hasnt been shipped yet either, It doesnt entirely matter because I still havent setup base for the hammer yet at least i know why nothing has happened yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 A big hitter in blacksmithing has very kindly sorted things out for me. Anyang have now (Tuesday 22nd) promised me it will be shipped in 3 days (which I interpret to mean on Friday 25th). I am sure it will all work its way through in due course. The only thing is I have a friend coming out on 26th and I had hoped to be able to let him have a go with the machine. That looks less and less likely now but that isn't their fault! I think the best thing is I will post to this thread when she arrives and then it is perhaps best if the thread is removed as I wouldn't want it to do any damage to the reputation of AnYang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 No disrespect was meant to AnYang. It's just the way it is with big companies sometimes things get promised then delayed and folk complain. Don't worry be happy! If I had the money I think owning a AnYang would be so HOT it would be COOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveh Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 My latest order was delayed due to the factory and office being moved,but is at the port now waiting to be loaded on a ship.I think things are getting back to normal,usually they have been quite reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesrjohnson Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Just received a replay from Anyang... Bruce's hammer is scheduled to be shipped Sept 28th and Phillip the following week. There have been delays due to the move, but you will be happy with the performance of your new hammers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Just in case my Anyang does appear one day... what oil should I use in the oiler please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 oh poor you philip has it not arrived yet???? i just put 10 40 standard auto oil in mine - when do you expect it to come or is that a sore topic by now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 I got a text message yesterday to expect it today (Wednesday). Will update when I get it. Is that a truck I can hear?............... (Pause).................. Rats! No! If I get moderated off the site for saying rats I will get somebody else to post the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Patience young jedi :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Philip; James tells me to use non-detergent motor oil. It is harder to find but usually available here. Most air machines use it so I have had small quantities for nail guns and staple guns always. You will love it! Clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james gonzalez Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Thicker and Tackier is best. These things get up to over 150deg F. when you run them all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 It has arrived. With the steel base it is almost a ton so I got a guy with a diesel forklift to get her into the shop then used the pallet truck to get it to exactly where it needs to be. I am going to think about it for quite a while before I actually start casting the plinth and anchoring it down. I want to have it where it will be best. I do NOT want to end up moving the beast again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Congratulations!!! Nothing like having Christmas postponed. Just makes the joy all that much better when it finally does arrive. Envy, Envy, Envy:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmike Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Happy for you Philip Are you going to try it as is or will you wait until it is safely anchored on a cured concetre fundation... I surely could not wait anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 I think I might try to get it running just as it is. I will make the base but whilst that is curing perhaps I will run it to do a bit of light work. The base recommended by Anyang is truly massive- more than I intend to use- but I suppose that that is designed for constant heavy running in a factory rather than occasional light work. When I saw the thing on the truck I must admit I wondered for a few minutes whether I had got too much hammer and whether a smaller one might have been more appropriate- but the feeling soon wore off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 yippee! well done philip- bet you cant wipe the smile off your face now!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David E. Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Congratulations Philip, My hammer is now in the shop also, no wiring or base as yet but getting there, you did have quite a wait, you must be delighted. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Happy for you to finally get it. Worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hammer Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Pictures, man..... pictures..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuge Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 i'm running 10w non detergent in my 33lb. those rings are tight and its cold much of the time in montana. the thinner stuff made a huge difference in start up time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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