What a great company! Wish there were more stores like Kauffman Family Tool Repair.

I have an old Milwaukee 5935 belt sander from the mid 80’s. One of the bearings on the front drum was shot, rendering the sander useless. Drum would flop around, and the belts wouldn’t stay on. Normally, I’d toss it and get a new one. But this one belonged to my wife’s grandfather. Scoured the Internet to find a bearing. Even reached out to a company to get a quote on machining one out (flanged sleeve bearing) since it’s not a common size. By sheer luck, I happened to come across Kauffman’s website, and lo and behold, they had the exact front drum assembly. Probably the last one available on the planet. And it was only $20!

I emailed, and Kellie was prompt to reply, confirming that the drum assembly did in fact include the bearings, and she sent along a photo. It, and a couple other items for the sander arrived a couple days later, and I couldn’t be happier.

Fast forward, I’m now restoring an old DeWalt compound miter saw (DW708) that the previous owner left outside for a year. A YEAR! Haha. Suffice it to say, Kauffman was the first place I reached out to for parts. While they didn’t have them in stock, Kellie went one step further and called around to find some of the parts.

Kauffman is the kind of place, that if I lived in the area, I’d show up with a box of donuts for the staff every Sunday morning. LOL

Thanks again Kellie! You guys will be on speed-dial.

I have a Keiko hammer drill and the chuck screw broke. The local hardware store doesn't carry reverse screws. Couldn't find anything on the drill. Visited ereplacement parts and they couldn't fine anything. Contacted the company and their response was we don't make that and have no parts. No I just need the screw dimensions. Same response. Took my half of slug down to home depot and figured out is was a 10-32 or M5-.8. Couldn't find anyone who had both of them and anyone who did have both said one of them was on back order. Until I found Kauffman, not only did they have them in stock, but it got here in a couple of days. Wife was happy I could finally put up the hose reel today. I was happy to have my hammer drill back.

Rarely am I impressed enough to write a testimonial for a company but Kauffman Family Tool Repair deserves it. Found obsolete parts no one else had. Fast shipping and follow up e-mail. Top notch Company.