Why build your own Mini Excavator Thumb Attachment? September 10 2014, 4 Comments
We see a lot of people out there are curious about building there own thumb attachments. Our own customers tell us that before they found us they were considering buying a kit and building one themselves.
The honest truth is that building your own mini excavator thumb just isn't worth the time and hassle. Why build one when we sell them for a fraction of what you can build them for? In order to build your own mini excavator thumb you would need bulk purchasing power and would be left with extra material.Lets not forget about the specialized tools along with welding ability.
So If you are considering building your own thumb ask yourself a few questions first.
- Would it be cheaper to build a excavator thumb myself ? Often times it would actually cost your more in time and money, especially when MiniExcavatorthumbs.com sells weld on excavator and backhoe thumb attachments at 40 percent lower than retail.
- Do I have the tools and material? The tools we use to build mini excavator thumbs are very expensive and we hire highly paid professionals to put these things together. This ensures you are getting a quality product that will last over time.
- If I purchased a kit how long would it take to build? Your time is valuable and you would rather be spending your hours after a long hard day at work relaxing rather than messing around trying to build a thumb. Our thumbs typically arrive within 5 -7 business days.
So the choice is clear. There is no need to try and build a mini excavator thumb attachment when you can buy one brand new for half the cost, saving you both time and money.
Cheers,
Mr. Mini Excavator Thumbs
Comments
Anthony - MiniExcavatorThumbs.com Support on November 07 2017 at 07:16PM
Hi David,
We actually have shipped many thumbs to HI and as you probably know shipping anything to the island can be expensive however we work with freight companies to get our customers the lowest prices on shipping attachments.
Best,
Anthony
David Almer on October 28 2017 at 01:33PM
The shipping cost to Kona Hawaii is a big factor for me. But being a lazy bum I am inclined to buy yours.
Anthony - Mini Excavator Thumbs Online Support on February 04 2016 at 06:07PM
Alex, thank you for the feedback. I haven’t visited this post in a while and after reviewing it I see how it could come off that way. Our intension wasn’t to demean hard working craftsman like yourself but to just point out that for the cost of the material, labor and time we could get you a thumb attachment faster than the time it would take to build one from nothing and for a reasonable price. Your right though welding is a labor of love. Cheers.
Alex on February 02 2016 at 07:54PM
Just a suggestion. I think your approach comes off a little demeaning. I’ve been a welder for years and am one of the people who still would make my own but I know I’m a small percentage. Telling potential customers they don’t have the knowledge to build a thumb seems unnecessary. That being said your prices are spot on and would be very close to making your own. Looks like your building good stuff though -Alex