VPI MOTOR PULLEY ??

I don't believe the Mike everyone refers to is the same Mike that is there now.  The "new" Mike is Mike Bettinger who is an EE, but just recently joined the company.  My understanding is the "old" Mike left several years ago (not sure I ever knew his last name, he never used it in e-mail).  As for company ownership, Harry retired a couple of years ago and the company is run by his son Mat.  Mat has been doing a good job and is responsible for the Prime and other new products.  Harry is still active and has HW's Workshop for one off products.  If you want to read a lot more about VPI products check out their forum, lots of good info.

HI This is Bob from Bob's Devices.  I don't remember getting an email recently about a pulley, but typically I only need a photo to make sure you get the right part.  VPI is not standard on their parts, even on the same table.  If someone emails or calls, I try to be as responsive as possible.

Forgot to add that Mat has said they don't offer parts direct anymore since it would compete with the dealers.  Not sure if this is a perceived problem or one that the dealers complained about.  Contacting VPI can be a bit of challenge, they do answer the phone but only on select days, I believe it is Tuesday, Wednesday, and  Thursday.  E-mail can also be a challenge, they do answer but are a bit irregular.  The forum is the best bet.  VPI has been very successful the last few years and the extra work makes it harder to get ahold of them.

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I went out today and bought a metal turning lathe so I can make my own pulley.......It seem that if you don't want to spend your life trying to contact somebody that doesn't want to be contacted, then you might figure out how to do it yourself.....Its given me another viewpoint on some businesses like VPI and PRO-AC ......Its OK to buy a 1000.00 turntable but don't trouble them with the small stuff.......I will make my own out of brass and skip the plastic VPI ones......  Will