I wanted a pin removed from a handgun. Service was great. Very knowledgeable. He did exactly…read morewhat I requested.

Ed, I had my hunting rifle worked over by him and was very…read moreimpressed with his extensive knowledge and troubleshooting skills on correcting issues with my fire arm. Only down side is that he is very skilled and probably the best gunsmith in the state, so you have to wait. If you have the time, you will not be disappointed with the work. Prices were very good for the quality of work you receive.

Rob at Action Machine solves all of our engine challenges! We depend on them totally for all of our…read morerebuilding needs and they deliver the very best quality work. We gladly travel 125 miles one way to use their services. Our clients expect premium results from us, Action delivers that for us. We trust them completely and have at least one rebuild in their shop at all times. Communication and updates are consistent, they keep us informed of what is going on and what to expect. Pricing is very fair for the premium quality they provide. We have been doing all our rebuilds with them for 5 years now and have yet to have a problem of any kind. British Car Ranch Wenatchee Washington

Gentleman was short with me on the phone when I called asking some beginner's questions about my…read morefirst rebuild. Over the 5-10 minute call, I felt as though he was uninterested in meeting me where I was at, offering me advice, or perhaps he just didn't want to touch my engine. To give him benefit of the doubt, I HAD called near closing time. Also possible that he's overworked... whatever it was, I understand. That was my sole verbal interaction with a representative of this company. Several weeks since then, I've emailed Action Machine Shop with specific questions regarding work I'd like done on my engine and requesting a quote. I have not heard back in 4 business days. By this point I've seen zero interest from Action Machine in taking my money & business. I may not be their ideal client. At this point, between two well-known shops in the Seattle area, I'm happy sitting on the 6-month waiting list for Pacific Auto Machine. I'd rather wait my turn than beg this shop on my hands and knees to work on my lowly Toyota 4 cylinder, let alone teach me a thing or two.

Excellent attention to detail in powder coating 40+ year old headlight surrounds as well as my…read moreairbox. They look and feel new. I was honestly shocked by how good they came out. Turnaround time was a couple weeks and I was not in a rush. Price is not cheap but the quality is tops.

Five star service! We are so happy with our restored patio set- it looks better than when it was…read morenew and a great value! Juan was so easy to work with. He was courteous, professional and, especially, accommodating during these trying times. Thank you AP Coating!

I was on the hunt for a VW Beetle and Kyle was extremely helpful in finding the perfect vehicle for…read moreme! He was extremely efficient and thorough when doing his inspections on potential cars for me to buy. As someone who doesn't know a lot about cars he explained his process to where I could understand and also still felt very involved in the selection process. I will recommend this company to anyone and everyone, such a pleasure to work with!

They did a good job on my flywheel. Nice guys at the shop and great service. Inflation sucks.read more

I was sending work to Gary since he was able to sneak in cylinder heads and some block work, do to…read morehis Machinist retiring and only working 1 day a week. However in the last several months the quality or work had dropped off or he has started severely overcharging. I had him clean a couple oil pans and a few parts and even though I told him to only run them through the sprayer booth he without consent media blasted and other thing to the tune of 500$. Once I returned to the shop I found a bit of runt on a Rod journal and called him to give him a heads up. next visit I took him a cylinder head and what I received in return was half of a camshaft out of a running OEM engine (with out any rust) came back badly rusted. When ever I spoke with him all I heard about the job was "AH!". Gary seems to have no idea what is going on. It's very sad to see this shop going out of business. When you attempt to drop off items the entire driveway has been sold to the tire shop. When asked about the significant rust they left on my clients camshafts, Gary simply said you'll need to remove the rust. He stated the he "Never looked at the job." It unfortunate that his brain can't wrap itself around the fact that it's time to sell before there is nothing left. they are doing greater damage then any benefit possible. I'm sorry to see you go Gary!!! These cams may have been coated with oil but there was NO!! "rust" prior to visiting Pacific Auto Machine!!!

This past two weekends, a friend and I took Ars Obscura's Basic Bookbinding Class. M.H.R taught the…read moreclass and I must say, this was the most amazing experience I've ever had in a teaching environment. From the very start, we were welcomed into the bindery by M.H.R and Joel. We knew we would be spending the day here, so we brought our own snacks and drinks. The bindery studio is small, organized and compact. It has a wonderful vibe - you know good work is being done here. We were immediately at ease. M.H.R was ready for us - all of our materials were on the table. Joel left for the afternoon to run errands, leaving us to our devices and that's when the learning began. Before getting started, we were walked through a review of different types of bindings. M.H.R wanted to ensure that our expectations were level and we both understood what we would be creating in this experience - a great way to start. M.H.R is incredibly wise and detailed in their craft. No question is unanswered, no curiosity left unexplained. As an amateur bookbinder, I thought I had the "basics" down, but I was wrong! I quickly understood that I had room to improve on even the smallest techniques. Within the first hour, I knew that this class was worth every hour and penny spent. Over the next two weekends (2 days, 14 hours), we created the most beautiful case bound books. The first day is all about the text block - folding, sewing, gluing, etc. The second day was the case - cutting boards, measuring spine, adhering the bookcloth and then applying gold tooling using the Quickprint machine. M.H.R's instruction is hands-on. We're first shown the technique and then asked to perform it on our own books. Throughout, M.H.R was with us checking on the progress, answering questions and challenging us to try again in order to improve on our technique. When the whole project came to an end, I was sad to learn that my book would need to stay in the press overnight. Fear not - M.H.R packaged the book wonderfully and mailed it to me the very next day (I live a fair distance from Seattle) along with a note via email thanking us for spending time in their bindery. This was a fascinating opportunity that I would do a thousand times over. I hope M.H.R decides to teach more advanced bindings at some point - I'll be the first return customer! Some notes: Joel was there later in the afternoons, but was quietly working on projects while listening to some pretty smooth tunes on the radio. He was very kind and I got a 60s/70s vibe from him. The studio has various animal skins (goat, calf, python, to name a few) hanging here and there. We found it added to the character and didn't bother us at all, but I'm sure some folks might take offense so I figured I'd tell you. There are plenty of places nearby to have a snack break or eat dinner. The bindery is focused on binding, not eating, so don't expect to find a vending machine ;) The phone would ring after 5pm while we were there and it would go to voicemail as this was after hours. They were very polite the one time I heard them answer the phone. I encourage you to check this place out, it's a unique, rare gem with a timeless feel in an age where everything is manufactured.

A professional and premiere service! I've book looking for…read morea quality bindery in Seattle for some time now who actually does above average work and Ars Obscura seems to be exactly what I've been looking for! All of my interactions with Mia have been incredibly positive as she is a very friendly and professional women to deal with. Its not so easy trusting someone with your beloved books but this wasn't an issue for me after feeling well assured that my antiques were in the hands of someome who was genuinely interested and devoted to the work that they do. The quality of the work itself has exceeded my expectations which is why I felt compelled to write this review along with the fact of how wonderful my overall experiences have been in general. I highly recommend this service for those looking for a craftsmen who is an expert at what they do and who wouldn't settle for anything less.

Mike and his partner did an excellent job repairing the bent tongue on my utility trailer. After…read morespeaking with a few other welders who didn't inspire much confidence (to put it nicely), it was clear within minutes that these guys knew exactly what they were doing. They had a solid plan, worked efficiently, and completed the repair in about 90 minutes. The quality of the work was great. Pricing was very fair--maybe not the cheapest, but easily the most qualified. Given how critical the tongue is to safe towing, choosing the right people mattered. I'd absolutely use them again without hesitation. Qualified, knowledgeable, flexible, honest and budget conscious. Plus they inspire confidence.

Quick knife sharpening with attention to detail. Easy to schedule and affordable. Pleasant…read moreexperience

Rob was great to work with! I took some knifes to get sharpened and a pair of poultry scissors and…read morethey came back like they were new. Rob saw that a wood sleeve for one of the knives was busted and he fixed it at no charge. I also had him come out and look at refinishing a table, and he was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He went above and beyond, testing different finishes out on a sample even when he knew the project probably wouldn't work out.