Thanks, Tom for his website.  I agree with you.  What he usually does is 
update your Perkins to current specks unless you tell him otherwise.  He is 
very good.
Harvey
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: OT perkins brailler repair


>    Hey, Don.
>
> I use a Perkins every day for certain tasks both at work and at home, so 
> you
> definitely are not alone.
>
> Here's a real good Brailler repair person:
>
> alan ackley
>
> E-mail:
>
>  [log in to unmask]
>
>
> Alan is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
>
> Alan not only is very knowledgeable and conscientious about what he does,
> but his prices are extremely reasonable.  He also keeps you informed via
> e-mail about every step in the repair process, and regularly gets your 
> input
> as to whether or not to proceed.
>
> I honestly can't think of anyone else I'd rather send my Perkins Braille
> writers to.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ