Original Posted By: Gordon Brimhall
That may be true Mike.I also heard that AC Spruce bought out Wicks.Can anybody confirm that?GordonMichael D Cuy wrote:> Group- Just as a side note: During the 4.5 years I spent> getting very familiar with the phone, my Mastercard, and> a/c supply catalogs (and don't forget Mr. UPS man) I found> that Wicks a/c Supply in St. Louis was just a way better> company to deal with for building my Piet than Aircraft Spruce> and Specialty. Service was better, more accurate shipments,> good response in shipping time, and mostly better prices.> I ordered my wing spars and all the wood from Wicks a few> weeks before Osh '96 and asked them if they would truck it> to Osh where I would be to pick it up....rather than paying> trucking costs to my home. No problem. I met up with> Dan Dieters from Wicks at thier Osh. display and followed> him out to the truck where my spruce was all boxed and> ready to go ontop my vehicle. Piece of cake.>> Mike C.That may be true Mike.I also heard that AC Spruce bought out Wicks.Can anybody confirm that?GordonMichael D Cuy wrote:Group- Just as a side note: During the 4.5years I spentgetting very familiar with the phone, my Mastercard, anda/c supply catalogs (and don't forget Mr. UPS man) I foundthat Wicks a/c Supply in St. Louis was just a way bettercompany to deal with for building my Piet than Aircraft Spruceand Specialty. Service was better, more accurate shipments,good response in shipping time, and mostly better prices. I ordered my wing spars and all the wood from Wicksa fewweeks before Osh '96 and asked them if they would truck itto Osh where I would be to pick it up....rather than payingtrucking costs to my home. No problem. I met up withDan Dieters from Wicks at thier Osh. display and followedhim out to the truck where my spruce was all boxed andready to go ontop my vehicle. Piece of cake.Mike C.________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce
Pietenpol-List: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce
Original Posted By: Earl Myers
Group- Just as a side note: During the 4.5 years I spentgetting very familiar with the phone, my Mastercard, anda/c supply catalogs (and don't forget Mr. UPS man) I foundthat Wicks a/c Supply in St. Louis was just a way bettercompany to deal with for building my Piet than Aircraft Spruceand Specialty. Service was better, more accurate shipments,good response in shipping time, and mostly better prices. I ordered my wing spars and all the wood from Wicks a fewweeks before Osh '96 and asked them if they would truck itto Osh where I would be to pick it up....rather than payingtrucking costs to my home. No problem. I met up withDan Dieters from Wicks at thier Osh. display and followedhim out to the truck where my spruce was all boxed andready to go ontop my vehicle. Piece of cake.Mike C. Group- Just as a side note: During the 4.5 years I spentgetting very familiar with the phone, my Mastercard, anda/c supply catalogs (and don't forget Mr. UPS man) I foundthat Wicks a/c Supply in St. Louis was just a way bettercompany to deal with for building my Piet than Aircraft Spruceand Specialty. Service was better, more accurate shipments,good response in shipping time, and mostly better prices. I ordered my wing spars and all the wood from Wicks afewweeks before Osh '96 and asked them if they would truck itto Osh where I would be to pick it up....rather than payingtrucking costs to my home. No problem. I met up withDan Dieters from Wicks at thier Osh. display and followedhim out to the truck where my spruce was all boxed andready to go ontop my vehicle. Piece of cake.Mike C. ________________________________________________________________________________
Group- Just as a side note: During the 4.5 years I spentgetting very familiar with the phone, my Mastercard, anda/c supply catalogs (and don't forget Mr. UPS man) I foundthat Wicks a/c Supply in St. Louis was just a way bettercompany to deal with for building my Piet than Aircraft Spruceand Specialty. Service was better, more accurate shipments,good response in shipping time, and mostly better prices. I ordered my wing spars and all the wood from Wicks a fewweeks before Osh '96 and asked them if they would truck itto Osh where I would be to pick it up....rather than payingtrucking costs to my home. No problem. I met up withDan Dieters from Wicks at thier Osh. display and followedhim out to the truck where my spruce was all boxed andready to go ontop my vehicle. Piece of cake.Mike C. Group- Just as a side note: During the 4.5 years I spentgetting very familiar with the phone, my Mastercard, anda/c supply catalogs (and don't forget Mr. UPS man) I foundthat Wicks a/c Supply in St. Louis was just a way bettercompany to deal with for building my Piet than Aircraft Spruceand Specialty. Service was better, more accurate shipments,good response in shipping time, and mostly better prices. I ordered my wing spars and all the wood from Wicks afewweeks before Osh '96 and asked them if they would truck itto Osh where I would be to pick it up....rather than payingtrucking costs to my home. No problem. I met up withDan Dieters from Wicks at thier Osh. display and followedhim out to the truck where my spruce was all boxed andready to go ontop my vehicle. Piece of cake.Mike C. ________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
I have a question I send email to Aircraft Spruce. I always get an answer. Evenasked if I had a catalog and was told I would rec the 1999/2000 as soon as itcame off the press. I have it now. Do You?Plus it is only 50 miles from me.GordonHatz630(at)aol.com wrote:> I got tired of calling ASS and waiting 10 - 15 minutes before a human being> answered my call. I give Wicks my buisness now. Everytime I call they> answer on the first or second ring. Their customer service is great and I> let them know it everytime I call.>> Scott________________________________________________________________________________
I have a question I send email to Aircraft Spruce. I always get an answer. Evenasked if I had a catalog and was told I would rec the 1999/2000 as soon as itcame off the press. I have it now. Do You?Plus it is only 50 miles from me.GordonHatz630(at)aol.com wrote:> I got tired of calling ASS and waiting 10 - 15 minutes before a human being> answered my call. I give Wicks my buisness now. Everytime I call they> answer on the first or second ring. Their customer service is great and I> let them know it everytime I call.>> Scott________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
My experience has been exactly the same (except for the personal deliveryat OSH
. I do all my shopping from Wicks. The people that answer thephone seem to be a lot more knowledgable than ASS.KenOn Thu, 19 Aug 1999, Michael D Cuy wrote:> Group- Just as a side note: During the 4.5 years I spent> getting very familiar with the phone, my Mastercard, and> a/c supply catalogs (and don't forget Mr. UPS man) I found> that Wicks a/c Supply in St. Louis was just a way better> company to deal with for building my Piet than Aircraft Spruce> and Specialty. Service was better, more accurate shipments,> good response in shipping time, and mostly better prices.> I ordered my wing spars and all the wood from Wicks a few> weeks before Osh '96 and asked them if they would truck it> to Osh where I would be to pick it up....rather than paying> trucking costs to my home. No problem. I met up with> Dan Dieters from Wicks at thier Osh. display and followed> him out to the truck where my spruce was all boxed and> ready to go ontop my vehicle. Piece of cake.> > Mike C. > Ken Beanlands B.Eng (Aerospace)Calgary, Alberta, CanadaChristavia MK 1 C-GREN________________________________________________________________________________
My experience has been exactly the same (except for the personal deliveryat OSH
. I do all my shopping from Wicks. The people that answer thephone seem to be a lot more knowledgable than ASS.KenOn Thu, 19 Aug 1999, Michael D Cuy wrote:> Group- Just as a side note: During the 4.5 years I spent> getting very familiar with the phone, my Mastercard, and> a/c supply catalogs (and don't forget Mr. UPS man) I found> that Wicks a/c Supply in St. Louis was just a way better> company to deal with for building my Piet than Aircraft Spruce> and Specialty. Service was better, more accurate shipments,> good response in shipping time, and mostly better prices.> I ordered my wing spars and all the wood from Wicks a few> weeks before Osh '96 and asked them if they would truck it> to Osh where I would be to pick it up....rather than paying> trucking costs to my home. No problem. I met up with> Dan Dieters from Wicks at thier Osh. display and followed> him out to the truck where my spruce was all boxed and> ready to go ontop my vehicle. Piece of cake.> > Mike C. > Ken Beanlands B.Eng (Aerospace)Calgary, Alberta, CanadaChristavia MK 1 C-GREN________________________________________________________________________________Pietenpol-List: Re: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce
Original Posted By: Gene Tomblin
Mike, where was the Wicks advice a year ago? Aircraft Spruce &Specialty knows my American Express Card number very well. They havebeen super and a great supplier if I know what I want. If I don't, theydon't either. Early on I didn't even know what size cotter keys to getand they couldn't help. Their catalog has a lot of information for anew guy though and all in all I'm happy with their service.Copinfo(at)ix.Netcom.ComTim CunninghamDes Moines, Iowa (515) 237-1510Mike, where was the Wicks advice ayearago? Aircraft Spruce Specialty knows my American ExpressCard numbervery well. They have been super and a great supplier if I knowwhat Iwant. If I don't, they don't either. Early on I didn't evenknowwhat size cotter keys to get and they couldn't help. Their cataloghas alot of information for a new guy though and all in all I'm happy withtheirservice.CunninghamDes Moines, Iowa (515)237-1510________________________________________________________________________________
Mike, where was the Wicks advice a year ago? Aircraft Spruce &Specialty knows my American Express Card number very well. They havebeen super and a great supplier if I know what I want. If I don't, theydon't either. Early on I didn't even know what size cotter keys to getand they couldn't help. Their catalog has a lot of information for anew guy though and all in all I'm happy with their service.Copinfo(at)ix.Netcom.ComTim CunninghamDes Moines, Iowa (515) 237-1510Mike, where was the Wicks advice ayearago? Aircraft Spruce Specialty knows my American ExpressCard numbervery well. They have been super and a great supplier if I knowwhat Iwant. If I don't, they don't either. Early on I didn't evenknowwhat size cotter keys to get and they couldn't help. Their cataloghas alot of information for a new guy though and all in all I'm happy withtheirservice.CunninghamDes Moines, Iowa (515)237-1510________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce
Original Posted By: Alan Laudani
I got tired of calling ASS and waiting 10 - 15 minutes before a human being answered my call. I give Wicks my buisness now. Everytime I call they answer on the first or second ring. Their customer service is great and I let them know it everytime I call.Scott________________________________________________________________________________
I got tired of calling ASS and waiting 10 - 15 minutes before a human being answered my call. I give Wicks my buisness now. Everytime I call they answer on the first or second ring. Their customer service is great and I let them know it everytime I call.Scott________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce
Original Posted By: Burroughs
Subject: Re: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce Mike, where was the Wicks advice a year ago? Aircraft Spruce &Specialty knows my American Express Card number very well. They havebeen super and a great supplier if I know what I want. If I don't, theydon't either. Early on I didn't even know what size cotter keys to getand they couldn't help. Their catalog has a lot of information for anew guy though and all in all I'm happy with their service. Copinfo(at)ix.Netcom.Com Tim Cunningham Des Moines, Iowa (515) 237-1510 Hey Tim ! That's great to hear you are getting what you need at A/CSpruce.....and they do have a good catalog. I know what you mean about AN hardware, etc...it took mea while to figure out all the codes and lingo that go along with it...but now I almostsound like I know what I'm talking about
) !!! Good to hear you are back flying. Mike C. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce Mike, where was the Wicks advice a year ago? Aircraft Spruce &Specialty knows my American Express Card number very well. They havebeen super and a great supplier if I know what I want. If I don't, theydon't either. Early on I didn't even know what size cotter keys to getand they couldn't help. Their catalog has a lot of information for anew guy though and all in all I'm happy with their service. Copinfo(at)ix.Netcom.Com Tim Cunningham Des Moines, Iowa (515) 237-1510 Hey Tim ! That's great to hear you are getting what you need at A/CSpruce.....and they do have a good catalog. I know what you mean about AN hardware, etc...it took mea while to figure out all the codes and lingo that go along with it...but now I almostsound like I know what I'm talking about
) !!! Good to hear you are back flying. Mike C. ________________________________________________________________________________Pietenpol-List: Re: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce
Original Posted By: Earl Myers
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce>Actually, Wicks has an on-line catalogue and website at> . Interestingly enough, they also have a pipe>organ company!>>Ken>>On Fri, 20 Aug 1999, Michael D Cuy wrote:>>> >How about putting Wicks phone #, e-mail, address on here for everyonelike me>> >to use.>> >>> >thanks>> >>> >John D>>>> http://www.magicneedles.qpg.com/W/wicks/>>>>Ken Beanlands B.Eng (Aerospace)>Calgary, Alberta, Canada>Christavia MK 1 C-GREN>>>________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce>Actually, Wicks has an on-line catalogue and website at> . Interestingly enough, they also have a pipe>organ company!>>Ken>>On Fri, 20 Aug 1999, Michael D Cuy wrote:>>> >How about putting Wicks phone #, e-mail, address on here for everyonelike me>> >to use.>> >>> >thanks>> >>> >John D>>>> http://www.magicneedles.qpg.com/W/wicks/>>>>Ken Beanlands B.Eng (Aerospace)>Calgary, Alberta, Canada>Christavia MK 1 C-GREN>>>________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
>> Mike, where was the Wicks advice a year ago? Aircraft Spruce & Specialty> knows my American Express Card number very well. They have been super and a> great supplier if I know what I want. If I don't, they don't either. Early> on I didn't even know what size cotter keys to get and they couldn't help. > Their catalog has a lot of information for a new guy though and all in all> I'm happy with their service.> Tim Cunningham> Des Moines, Iowa (515) 237-1510 Hey Tim !That's great to hear you are getting what you need at A/C Spruce.....and theydo have a goodcatalog. I know what you mean about AN hardware, etc...it took me a while tofigure outall the codes and lingo that go along with it...but now I almost sound like Iknow what I'mtalking about) !!! Good to hear you are back flying.Mike C. Mike, where was the Wicks advicea year ago? Aircraft Spruce Specialty knows my AmericanExpress Card number very well. They have been super and a greatsupplier if I know what I want. If I don't, they don'teither. Early on I didn't even know what size cotter keys to getand they couldn't help. Their catalog has a lot of information fora new guy though and all in all I'm happy with their service.Copinfo(at)ix.Netcom.ComTim CunninghamDes Moines, Iowa (515) 237-1510 Hey Tim !That's great to hear you are getting what you need at A/C Spruce.....andthey do have a goodcatalog. I know what you mean about AN hardware, etc...ittook me a while to figure outall the codes and lingo that go along with it...but now I almostsound like I know what I'mtalking about ) !!! Good to hear you are back flying.Mike C. ________________________________________________________________________________
>> Mike, where was the Wicks advice a year ago? Aircraft Spruce & Specialty> knows my American Express Card number very well. They have been super and a> great supplier if I know what I want. If I don't, they don't either. Early> on I didn't even know what size cotter keys to get and they couldn't help. > Their catalog has a lot of information for a new guy though and all in all> I'm happy with their service.> Tim Cunningham> Des Moines, Iowa (515) 237-1510 Hey Tim !That's great to hear you are getting what you need at A/C Spruce.....and theydo have a goodcatalog. I know what you mean about AN hardware, etc...it took me a while tofigure outall the codes and lingo that go along with it...but now I almost sound like Iknow what I'mtalking about
) !!! Good to hear you are back flying.Mike C. Mike, where was the Wicks advicea year ago? Aircraft Spruce Specialty knows my AmericanExpress Card number very well. They have been super and a greatsupplier if I know what I want. If I don't, they don'teither. Early on I didn't even know what size cotter keys to getand they couldn't help. Their catalog has a lot of information fora new guy though and all in all I'm happy with their service.Copinfo(at)ix.Netcom.ComTim CunninghamDes Moines, Iowa (515) 237-1510 Hey Tim !That's great to hear you are getting what you need at A/C Spruce.....andthey do have a goodcatalog. I know what you mean about AN hardware, etc...ittook me a while to figure outall the codes and lingo that go along with it...but now I almostsound like I know what I'mtalking about ) !!! Good to hear you are back flying.Mike C. ________________________________________________________________________________Pietenpol-List: Re: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce
Original Posted By: Earl Myers
How about putting Wicks phone #, e-mail, address on here for everyone like me to use. thanksJohn D________________________________________________________________________________
How about putting Wicks phone #, e-mail, address on here for everyone like me to use. thanksJohn D________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
>How about putting Wicks phone #, e-mail, address on here for everyone like me>to use. >>thanks>>John Dhttp://www.magicneedles.qpg.com/W/wicks/______ ... __________
>How about putting Wicks phone #, e-mail, address on here for everyone like me>to use. >>thanks>>John Dhttp://www.magicneedles.qpg.com/W/wicks/______ ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce
Original Posted By: Pat Panzera
Actually, Wicks has an on-line catalogue and website at . Interestingly enough, they also have a pipeorgan company!KenOn Fri, 20 Aug 1999, Michael D Cuy wrote:> >How about putting Wicks phone #, e-mail, address on here for everyone like me> >to use. > >> >thanks> >> >John D> > http://www.magicneedles.qpg.com/W/wicks/> Ken Beanlands B.Eng (Aerospace)Calgary, Alberta, CanadaChristavia MK 1 C-GREN________________________________________________________________________________
Actually, Wicks has an on-line catalogue and website at . Interestingly enough, they also have a pipeorgan company!KenOn Fri, 20 Aug 1999, Michael D Cuy wrote:> >How about putting Wicks phone #, e-mail, address on here for everyone like me> >to use. > >> >thanks> >> >John D> > http://www.magicneedles.qpg.com/W/wicks/> Ken Beanlands B.Eng (Aerospace)Calgary, Alberta, CanadaChristavia MK 1 C-GREN________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Wicks vs. Aircraft Spruce
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
I gotta put in a plug for Aircraft Spruce also!! Everything I haveordered has been very good. One minor exception was a good test of theirservice after the sale...some aileron sub-spars (4 pieces) in my Hatzspruce kit were cut 1/16" under size. I discovered this several monthsafter receiving the kit but they replaced them immediately, noquestions, no cost, and please keep the old stuff. Good service!My spruce kit was wonderful. I weeded out 10 or so pieces out of the 200(40 extra) 1/4 sq.cap strip they provided. All else was perfect including end grain wellwithin spec on all 8 wing sparsTuesday I placed an order with Tangee (my rep) in Ca. Wed, 8 am Irecieved a call from AS&S in Ga. to confirm that order was shipping thatday, double check shipping address and method. Again.. personal service.Wicks has been good on everything too.-----Original Message-----
I gotta put in a plug for Aircraft Spruce also!! Everything I haveordered has been very good. One minor exception was a good test of theirservice after the sale...some aileron sub-spars (4 pieces) in my Hatzspruce kit were cut 1/16" under size. I discovered this several monthsafter receiving the kit but they replaced them immediately, noquestions, no cost, and please keep the old stuff. Good service!My spruce kit was wonderful. I weeded out 10 or so pieces out of the 200(40 extra) 1/4 sq.cap strip they provided. All else was perfect including end grain wellwithin spec on all 8 wing sparsTuesday I placed an order with Tangee (my rep) in Ca. Wed, 8 am Irecieved a call from AS&S in Ga. to confirm that order was shipping thatday, double check shipping address and method. Again.. personal service.Wicks has been good on everything too.-----Original Message-----