Doug Richardson Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) posted by mkw It was a miracle that the Manual got finished in time for the Phoenix SAR show but it did. I thought I had taken more than enough Manuals to last the show but I was sold out the first day of the 4-day show. I was overwhelmed by the response. I only hope that people find it helpful. No matter though, there will never be enough photos and illustrations to satisfy me but the reality is that there is not enough of a market to justify even what I was able to include. I will never make a profit on the Manual unless I work for free but it had to be written. The first person to contact me after it was published had damaged his gun because he did not have the information in the Manual. I had heard that story so many times before so I feel bad that I was not able to finish the Manual a long time ago. The Manual is 184 pages. It was just too thick for me to use my standard comb binding. So I went to Perfect binding which worked out well. The Manual is $25. I had originally priced it at $35 but I want everyone to have one. $7 Shipping. There is enough room in the Priority envelope for another of my books or small stuff. Edited December 19, 2014 by Doug Richardson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Thank You Mr. Richardson, you are a true Thompsonite of the first order. Can a person order a book on the net? Thanks,Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkel Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 I would like to order also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Nope guys you have to either shoot an email and Doug's helper will assist or pick up the telephone and talk to a person. No online ordering and no electronic payment. Just like the good ole days Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Are these for the general care and maintenance of Thompson's? I'd be interested in one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) There's a review of the book by reconbob on the second page of the forum. Ron Edited December 20, 2014 by ron_brock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkel Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) I just mailed to order this book. This is his address from the website. Douglas W. Richardson, P.O. Box 3364, Chatsworth CA 91313, U.S.A.CALL 310-457-6400 10-8 Edited December 20, 2014 by timkel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 There's a revue of the book by reconbob on the second page of the forum. Ronhttp://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=17137&do=findComment&comment=144128 It looks nice. I'll order one Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnshooter Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Mailed a check last Saturday, got the copy today; very fast service. The priority envelope got quite wet somewhere else along the line, and the whole thing is slightly damp, but otherwise unharmed. I have it laying flat to dry overnight; hope to post my enjoyment of it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob241 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Was wondering about the workshop manual, I ordered a copy Dec 20-2014 and never received it, Is Doug having problems shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piep Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Give Doug a call and he will make it right, what ever the problem was.I have never had a problem with Doug, a great individual and a pleasure to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 bob,Doug R is nearly blind and he depends on someone else to fill orders.If that someone else happens to be in Belize, then it takes a while for orders to be shipped.You'll get it eventually.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Guys, Doug is in Belize. Called him today he said he would be back the 17 of January. He said it was on his blog saying he wouldn't be back until middle of month. I called because sent PMO on the 21 of December and hadn't gotten my manual. Iamnot in any rush just wanted to make sure he got it. Oh well all good things are worth the wait. This generation wants it all right now. Have to admit even as a old man I have gotten the same way. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnshooter Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Doug is absolutely above board. Nothing to worry about. But, if your check got deposited while he was on his way to the airport, you will not likely see anything until he gets back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkel Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I completely forgot I ordered this book. Thanks for the reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Ordered on Dec 26 and still haven't received it. Figured he was probably in Belize. Sounds like he is. He's always come through in the past. I always look forward to receiving his new publications, this one in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w. Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 He gives notice when and how long he'll be out of the country here: http://www.thompsonsmg.com/BLOGS.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I forgot about these, I sent a check out today for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karatebear Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 When I spoke to last month I believe he said mid January was his return, I could be mistaken though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkel Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Got the new "workshop manual" yesterday. ordered 12/20 Edited January 27, 2015 by timkel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karatebear Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Glad to hear yours arrived yesterday, that means mine should be hear soon also, hopefully today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 My check hasn't been cashed, I hope I sent it to the right place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob241 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Mine was ordered on Dec 22, arrived yesterday in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karatebear Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 : ( mine hasn't arrived yet, will call tomorrow, paid with USPS Postal M.O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose1023 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I sent my USPS Money Order for the workshop manual on Jan 22. After two weeks, my letter and money order was returned to me saying that it could not be forwarded. I just read on Mr. Richardson's blog that he closed his PO Box. Does anyone know the correct address to send payment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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