Many people have been concerned about the availability of Dolan Tools. I am happy to announce that we got in a shipment of tools recently. Although we did not receive all the tools we ordered, we did get a pretty good selection that are now in stock and available to purchase. I am optimistic that the remaining tools will be shipping soon. I know the Dolans are working as quickly as they can to produce tools.
As the week winds down, I thought of several little tidbits I've been meaning to mention and I thought I'd start a new regular feature called "The Friday 5" to help everyone wrap up the week.
1. If you have your own blog about pottery stuff, email me at blog@brackers.com and I'll add it here.
2. Prodigy Wheels by Thomas Stuart have been SO popular that our order has been delayed a little bit. The 15 wheels we have on order should be shipping a week from next Tueday. If you already ordered one, we'll contact you when they arrive here.
3. I'm working on a complete redesign of our website with faster, easier-to-use software. Please bear with me while I focus a lot of my time on that because it means the main website won't be updated as frequently. I'll try to fill you in on my website progress on this blog.
4. Don't forget to visit our home page and click on the link to sign up for the email newsletter. They aren't frequent, but they are very informative!
And finally, 5. Big congratulations to our Dave Sturm - he graduated from KU this semester with all sorts of honors and dean's list accolades and whatnot. Brief warning - his major was Poli Sci, so think twice before engaging him in a political debate. :-) We love ya, Dave!
If you don't already know him, let me introduce you to Dave Sturm. Dave started working at Bracker's Good Earth Clays about a dozen years ago and quickly became well-versed in kiln, wheel, and other equipment repair issues. He performs repairs all over the area (sometimes driving all day to get to the repair), as well as working on equipment that people bring into the store. He has also provided technical support for people all over the country who call in with a variety of questions. Because Dave is in such high demand, we decided to post his calendar online so you can see at-a-glance when is the best time to get ahold of him. Click on the title of this blog entry to view his calendar or go to our website and follow the link on our home page.
I just added a new button at the top of the sidebar so you can subscribe to the site feeds from this blog, using your favorite method! That way, you'll automatically know when I update the blog and you'll be able to read the latest news and information, tips and tricks, and new product releases.
Bracker's is in the midst of our Annual Spring Sale, which runs through June 30th. We didn't get a sale flyer mailed out this Spring, but you can browse through the website for sale prices on darn near everything! In fact, it's easier to list the items NOT on sale - anything with a quantity-based discount such as moist and dry clays, chemicals, Mason Stains, and dry glazes we weigh out. Equipment, tools, toys, books, videos, and liquid glazes are on sale.
Also, stay tuned for an important announcement coming in the next week or two. :-)
