NCNG
A business like NWSL requires a staff of qualified machinists and machine tools dedicated to producing the thousands of parts they produce. Once a tool is set up to machine bushings they probably machine thousands of them and then set the machine up for another part. It may be some time before they get to making more bushings.
On another matter, the profile of their O scale wheels has deteriorated (in my opinion) since they started using a new CNC tool instead of their old screw machine. It is not the fault of the tool. Whoever programmed the tool should take a closer look at NMRA wheel profile standards.
I am not a happy camper. Fortunately I can machine my own bushings, axles etc. But, I have depended on NWSL for many years to supply wheels and wheel sets in O Scale.
I am not sure the current NWSL management cares. I contacted them some time ago about their wheel profile and they didn't seem to understand my complaint. They said they were going to correct the tooling and sent me more wheels at no charge but the new ones were not much better than the first group that was sent. The wheels do work but they look like hell. Has anyone else noticed this or am I being too demanding? The tops of flanges should have a rounded profile.
One thing NWSL does know...how to raise prices dramatically.
Joe
