Gentleman was short with me on the phone when I called asking some beginner's questions about my…read morefirst rebuild. Over the 5-10 minute call, I felt as though he was uninterested in meeting me where I was at, offering me advice, or perhaps he just didn't want to touch my engine. To give him benefit of the doubt, I HAD called near closing time. Also possible that he's overworked... whatever it was, I understand. That was my sole verbal interaction with a representative of this company. Several weeks since then, I've emailed Action Machine Shop with specific questions regarding work I'd like done on my engine and requesting a quote. I have not heard back in 4 business days. By this point I've seen zero interest from Action Machine in taking my money & business. I may not be their ideal client. At this point, between two well-known shops in the Seattle area, I'm happy sitting on the 6-month waiting list for Pacific Auto Machine. I'd rather wait my turn than beg this shop on my hands and knees to work on my lowly Toyota 4 cylinder, let alone teach me a thing or two.

I'm a retired guy and like to help out family and neighbors with their cars. Had a car with a rough…read moreidle and a leak down showed the problem to be a bad exhaust valve. Action Machine has detailed pricing on their website and from that I quoted the customer a price. 2 hours of my labor to remove the head and an hour to drive to Action only to find out the prices on their website aren't accurate. The new price was +$200 more than what I had quoted my customer. This is called Bait and Switch, is dishonest and broke any trust I had with this business. Didn't feel I could trust them if they told me I had bent valves, worn guides or a warped surface. Discussed with the customer and they decided this was out of their budget and had also lost confidence in this shop to do honest work. I retrieved the head before they did any thing. My customer will bank the $$$ and just put up with the rough idle.

This machine works is a family owned and operated business that has endured over 7 decades known…read morefor precision work. Everything from fine edges on giant damn doors to precision tooling used on the Space Needle years ago, that make Bert & Betty proud to fine tooling and meticulous work continued by their Son, Gary Lindmark and longtime employees who care about the work they turn out. It's no accident job bidder, Budd Hagstrom left teaching and continues to serve second generation family President Gary Lindmark, because the work has been varied and challenging year after year. They love what they do and take pride in workmanship- rare these days, despite heavy road traffic plus inflated costs to maintain a private business in Seattle. DJR

Gary was a big help and nice guy! He ask me to meet him at the shop at 10am and he was on time. The…read morework was good and I was very happy with the outcome.

The team here is so talented and really helped us out of a bind with a car part. Thank you for the…read morepersonal service and I'm coming back today for help with another piece!

As a 50-yr metal working and mfg. veteran, I have to say, Limited Productions is probably the most…read morequality-conscious machine-shop I've ever experienced. Not only is their work dimensionally accurate, every component is meticulously deburred, clean and packaged. Owner, Glenn Ryan is the "real deal" in technical knowledge and metal-working experience. Somewhat quiet, with a dry humor, he is exceptionally thoughtful in his approach to processing methods and scheduling...he's the kind to ask, "Glenn, how would you make this part". Ltd.Prod. is equally strong in both turning and milling, and just as willing to do a proto-type, as a 1000-pc run. They're equally experienced with stainless, aluminum and plastic and have mfg'd all of the above for me over 5-6 years. They quote their work and honor they're quotes. Delivery times are pretty "on the mark". If Glenn can't meet the requested date, he'll tell you so on the front end, not on due date. Prices are mid-range and fair. But quality exceeds other shops, so I consider the value-proposition to be better at Ltd.Prod. They deserve 5-stars!

I had a special problem with my trailer hitch and they did a great job cutting it down to work for…read moreme. Thanks to your helpful staff.

From the owner: Ballard Machine Works began many years ago with an overwhelming desire to work with metal. I…read morecompleted my own projects and cast about making others projects. This led to better tools, and faster project completion, needing more projects to work on. Now we are 5 employees and running as much work through the shop as we can, helping people's projects and parts come to fruition.

I asked these gentlemen to do one job and they did it right! The services they provide were both…read morequick and painless, most importantly they have better prices than that of what the other machine shops in town quoted me. 10/10 recommend their shop!

Very rude older gentleman interacted with me during parts drop off. Basically don't care whether or…read morenot you give them business. And don't seem to care about your parts as long as they get their job done and get paid.

Professional and knowledgeable, prices are agreeable for the region. Staff is friendly and helpful.read more

Brought my head In to get some work done. Staff was super friendly and turn around time was just…read moreabout 4 hours. They cleaned the head re surfaced and did a valve leak down test. Definitely will have more business from me. Dropped the head off at 830 and got called just after 12 same day to pick up. Awesome place and awesome staff.

been using Johnson's machine for decades and they R fabulous.....NOBODY is perfect but they come…read morepretty close !!!! GREAT GRET GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We use Johnson's on a regular basis and are always happy with their service and quality of machine…read morework.

Had Alan of Getter Going Machine Works do some milling in some small billet aluminum parts for a…read morecar I am building. He end up machining me some brand new pieces as the parts I brought ending up not working out. Really appreciated that. Alan is communicative and let me know what was happening. Was also nice to chat with him about his awesome hot rods and talk cars for a bit. Will definitely be going back in the future to have more custom things made.

Super nice and professional guy. He had my pieces on time. Reasonable prices, I totally recommend…read morethis shop