Terry's Rubber Rollers

[concretecowboy71]

Has anybody used this service recently? The website is pretty outdated looking and I don't want to send off some rollers and never see them again. Will try the email address, but thought I would ask in case anybody had some feedback.

[rsimms3]

His website hasn't changed in a while, but I used him last year without issue. If you don't hear back from him within a couple days, send your email again and check your own spam folder. I know when I was trying to contact him, some things were getting flagged.

[concretecowboy71]

Great! Thanks!

[Soulbear]

Hi There,

The website is pretty outdated looking and I don't want to send off some rollers and never see them again.

Agreed, the Website does not inspire confidence. I got lucky and managed to eventually secure a Brand New Idler for my US built Sparta GT12 Broadcast Turntable from Skeeter Nash at "Russco" I also studiously avoided sending my Latest Idler Wheel problem there too. There was sufficient depth on the Tyre, so I managed to get rid of the "Flat Spots" by having the Tyre skimmed on a friends Lathe. Having said all that, Terry's work does seem to be Highly Regarded when I've read reviews both here and on Turtable and Tape Recorder Forums and the Like, so maybe my reservations are unfounded.
Soulbear

[Greg Reierson]

He did an A80 roller for me a few weeks ago.

[Steve E.]

He knows what he is doing and does it well.

When you get into these obscure areas of interest, the dude who hasn't updated his site since 1997 is often the guy you want. He may well just be a guy who has priorities other than the internet, and enough clients from 30 years ago that he doesn't care. One could play devil's advocate and argue that a need to keep current and slick is a sign of desperation.

I am saying this as a general rule....more about the first part than the end.

[concretecowboy71]

I have contacted him and he got right back to me. Steve, I agree with your observations. For better or worse, my mother used to choose shoe repair guys on the basis of how much or little English they choose to speak. Her rationale was that the "old country" guys were much better at their craft!

[piaptk]

I've used him for dozens of rollers, as recently as a couple weeks ago. He rules, is pretty fast, and will work with you to fix any problems. He's quick to get back to you and makes a great product.